Spring Funbook 09

Spring Funbook Events, Sports and Programs for the Whole Family

April through May 2009

Have a hoppin’ good time this spring!

NOR’s FREE Easter Egg Hunts, April 11th, 10am

Inside: Classes and Sports for Tots!

Special Events for the Whole Family!

Nearly 40 Sports, Classes and Activities to choose from!

Join the fun with your whole family!

GREENACRES & RIVERVIEW PARKS

Easter Egg Hunts 09!

Age Groups: 1-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old

Saturday April 11, 2009 Meet The Easter Bunny!

Hunts are FREE and start at 10am SHARP! Please get there by 9:45am with your Easter Basket!

Greenacres Center 2014 Calloway Drive

Riverview Center 401 Willow Drive

call 392-2010 for more information

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is coming back to NOR for the 5th year! Join us at Emerald Cove Park for a great time for the whole family!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at Greenacres Community Center, located at 2014 Calloway Drive. For more information, call 392-2010.

Thursday, April 23 Friday, April 24 at 5pm and 7:30pm Tickets: In Advance: Adults $8, Children $6 At the Door: Adults $11, Children $8

Saturday, April 25 at 2pm and 4:30pm

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

FREE to GIRLS 8 to 12 yrs old as seen on Oprah

If you are a female mentor and you are ready to help the girl in your life identify and widen her view of beauty, bring her to the “real beauty workshop for girls”.

This interactive session will shed light on how “ideal” images of beauty have the ability to affect how we see ourselves and our bodies opening up healthy dialog about self-esteem.

Two Sunday sessions to choose from!

Days: April 19 & May 17 Times: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Place: Greenacres Community Center Workshop Facilitator: Raya Joseph Fee: FREE to girls ages 8 to 12 (and their adult mentor) Call Raya Joseph at 565-7996 for more information

Camp For Kids ages 8 to 12

(Games, Recreation, and Summer Sports)

Monday through Friday

7:30am to 5:30pm

Let your kids experience a structured but fun camp that lets them get a taste of all the types of recreation and sports that NOR has to offer!

Dates:(6 Sessions - 1 Week Each)

Session 1 - June 15th-19th

Session 2 - June 22-26

Session 3 - July 6-10

Session 4 - July 13-17

Session 5 - July 20-24

Session 6 - July 27-31

This 5 day camp will feature many different types of games,recreation activities, and summer sports (G.R.A.S.S.) for your children.

Activities will include but are not limited to: Dance, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Soccer, Disc Golf, Softball, Art, and Science.

Children will have the opportunity to choose between different options every day, making the camp experience unique to them.

Space is limited to first 40 participants, so register early!

Place: Riverview Community Center

(401 Willow Drive) Cost: $169/$149 district residents

call 392-2020 for more information

Join the fun with your whole family!

Spend your family movie night with us!

Bring the whole family and join us for a FREE movie in the park.

upcoming movies starting at dusk

Spend an evening with your family at your neighborhood park. Meet your neighbors and have a great time without breaking the bank.

Movies are absolutely free, family friendly, and coming to a park near you. Keep checking www.NORfun.org for the most current movie dates and locations.

Iron Man (PG-13) Parenthood (PG) WALL-E (G) Friday Saturday Saturday May 22nd at May 9th at April 25th at Riverview Park Westdale Park Almondale Park (5501 Verdugo Ln) (15400 Westdale Dr) (401 Willow Drive)

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Olympics

A week-long olympic sports camp for kids ages 3 to 6

Monday - Friday June 22 - 26 9am - 10am Greenacres Gym

Your kids will have tons of fun being exposed to various sports and learning:

(2014 Calloway Drive)

Sprints Obstacle Courses Relays Baseball Throws Long Jump

Please register in advance by June 18

On the last day of camp, we will hold the first Tot Olympics for parents to watch and cheer for their little Olympians!

Participants must be at least 3yrs old or no older than 6yrs by June 26.

Call 392-2020 for info Parent volunteers are needed to assist Coach Terry.

$54 / $49 resident fee (price includes t-shirt)

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Classes for Tots!

Science Each Science Class Only $30/$25

resident fee!

Tot Science &NatuRE for 3-5 year olds

I Love Bugs!

for 3-5 year olds

Your little one will learn about Science and Nature in this fun filled 4 week class for kids ages 3-5. Every week, they’ll explore a different topic and create “science projects” related to the topic.

Does your little one love to hunt bugs in the yard? Are they fascinated by the world around them? Then give them a thrill with our “I love bugs” class. In this 4 week class for 3-5 year olds, they’ll learn and play while studying a new bug each week like dragon flies, lady bugs and spiders. They’ll create crafts and play games - all with a bug theme.

Wednesdays, 11:30am - 12:15pm Session 1: April 15-May 6 // Session 2: May 13-June 3

Fridays, 11:30am - 12:15pm Session 1: April 17-May 8 // Session 2: May 15-June 5

Fun with Dinosaurs

for 3-5 year olds Your little explorers will “dig in” to the world of dinosaurs. They’ll learn about a new dinosaur every week.

There will be several class projects as well, including a volcano, and a dinosaur dig!

2 Days to choose from, 11:30am - 12:15pm both classes Monday Classes // April 27-May 18 Thursday Classes // Session 1: April 16-May 7 // Session 2: May 14-June 4

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All Classes are Held at Greenacres Community Center. Call 392-2010 for more info.

Tot Basketball for Boys & Girls 3-6 years old

Your tot will learn how to play basketball in a FUN, non‐threatening environment!

This instructional program teaches children a variety of basketball skills including: dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility. Teamwork is emphasized in this program. Parent participation is highly encouraged. Space is limited as this program fills up quickly. Birth certificate required when registering.

Fee: $54/$49 resident fee Monday - Friday, June 22 - 26

Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Dr.

April 18 to May 16 T-BALL for boys & girls ages 3-6

Children will learn how to play baseball in a FUN, non‐threatening environment. This instructional program teaches children a variety of skills including: catching, throwing and batting.

Teamwork is emphasized and parent participation is highly encouraged.

Please bring child’s birth certificate when registering.

Please register early!

These classes fill up very quickly!

Emerald Cove Park, 4303 Patton Way Age 3 - 9:00 to 9:45am Age 4 - 10:00 to 10:45am Age 5 & 6 - 11:00am to 11:45am North Meadows Park, 3300 McCray St

Age 3 & 4 - 10:30am to 11:15am Age 5 & 6 - 11:30am to 12:15pm

Age 3 & 4 - 2:00 to 2:45pm Age 5 & 6 - 3:00 to 3:45pm

Call 392-2000 for more info

Call 392-2000 for more info

Participants must be at least 3yrs old or no older than 6yrs by June 26.

Fee: $54/$49 resident fee (includes cap and T-shirt) Participants must be at least 3yrs old or no older than 6yrs by May 16.

Join the fun with your whole family!

Antoinette

Classes for healing by A hands-on adventure in rock climbing. You learn tying knots, climbing commands and signals. Ages 6 and up. Each week you climb in Riverview's own specialized climbing gym, featuring 16 foot high walls with overhangs, cracks, pockets, edges, pinches, underclings, and slopers.

Intro: $60/$50 resident fee Advanced: $30/$20 resident fee

(Annual membership card available to graduating students for $10)

Intro: Wednesdays, 6 - 7pm Advanced: Thursdays, 6-8pm Riverview Community Center

Special group classes available, call the Riverview Center at 392-2020 for more information.

build strength & power

VINYASA FLOW

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Designed to build strength, stamina, flexibility and balance.

Bring a towel and a mat...

You will Sweat!

Continuous class!

Drop in any time!

Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Drive)

Only $10 per class! call 392-2010 for info

Karate/Self-Defense For Kids by

Healing ealing Ministry inistry

ages 3 to adult

Order of the Dragon

Master Earl Absher, 7th degree black belt, teaches a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and selfdefense for ages 3 to adult. Practical “real life� self protection program for all students. Goals are to teach self-defense, stranger dangers, and safety awareness, with an emphasis on respect and discipline.

Year round program, sign up any time!

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:45pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive Beginners/White Belts: 6:00-6:45pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above: 7:30-8:10pm Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive

Beginners/White Belts 6:00-6:45pm Yellow Belts: 6:45-7:25pm Orange Belts & Above 7:30-8:10pm Fruitvale-Norris Activity Bulding 6221 Norris Road Beginners/White Belts: 9:30-10:10am Yellow Belts: 10:15-10:55am Orange Belts & Above: 11:00-11:40am Greenacres Community Center 2014 Calloway Drive

Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking as we explore the hills above Hart Park.

Learn about the equipment as well as proper riding technique.

$24 per month (one class per week) For information, contact Master Earl Absher at 588-3217

For Adults 18+

We provide the bikes and the helmets so all you need to invest is your time.

These classes are designed for those who have never been on a bike before so no one will be left behind as we wind our way up and down the hills.

call 392-2000 for more information

5:30-7:30pm Session 1 - April 21 & 22 Session 2 - April 28 & 30 Session 3 - May 5 & 7 Session 4 - May 19 & 21 Session 5 - May 26 & 28 $70/ $60 district residents Meet at Thorner School

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG Registration: April 1 through June 30

Practice begins: July 13 Season begins: Sept 12, 14, 15 Registration: April 1 to June 30 Register at any NOR office. Physician’s Statement must be turned in with the registration form. (make checks payable to NOR) Participants will be placed on teams according to the school they will be attending in the fall.

Pee Wee Freshmen Sophmores Jr. Varsity Varsity

3rd and 4th Graders weighing more than 55 lbs.

10yrs old (before Aug. 1) weighing less than 130lbs.

11yrs old (before Aug. 1) weighing less than 150lbs.

7th Graders weighing less than 200 lbs.

8th Graders weighing less than 250 lbs.

$185/$165 district residents - Freshman, Sophmores, Jr. Varsity and Varsity $170/$150 district residents - Pee Wee

call 392-2000 for more information

(Falsification of any information on the registration form for any reason is grounds for dismissal from the program. NOR reserves the right to move participants to a different league when necessary based upon an exponent chart that takes into consideration age, height, weight and experience. A copy of the chart is available upon request. NOR reserves the right to weigh players at any time during the season to determine if they fall within the weight restrictions.) Refund Policy: Upon receipt of payment during registration and up to the day that you receive your personalized jersey you will receive a 100% refund. Once you receive the jersey, only 50% will be refunded. After the first game, no refunds will be issued.

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For children ages 2 to 12 years old. Your child will learn speed dribbling, multi-directional dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and much more. The emphasis is on sportsmanship, effort, learning, and fun in a non-competitive environment. There is one coach per 8 students.

DAY

CLASS

Fee:

$85/$75 resident fee

TIME

LOCATION

Wednesdays Apr. 8 to May 27

Tot Soccer Pre-Soccer Soccer 1 Soccer 2 Soccer 3

(age 3.5 to 4) (age 4 to 5) (age 5 to 6) (age 7 to 8) (age 9 to 12)

2:40 - 3:10pm 3:10 - 3:45pm 3:45 - 4:30pm 4:30 - 5:15pm 4:30 - 5:30pm

Liberty Park 11225 Brimhall Rd.

Saturdays Apr. 11 to Jun. 6

Mommy/Daddy&Me (age 2 to 3.5) Tot Soccer (age 3.5 to 4) Pre-Soccer (age 4 to 5) Soccer 1 (age 5 to 6) Soccer 2 (age 7 to 8) Soccer 3 (age 9 to 12)

2:15 - 2:45pm 3:00 - 3:30pm 3:30 - 4:05pm 4:05 - 4:50pm 4:50 - 5:35pm 4:50 - 5:50pm

Westdale Park 15400 Westdale Dr.

Register now at Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2010 or at the District Office at 405 Galaxy Avenue, 392-2000 Call the Kidz Love Soccer Rain-Out Hotline at 1-800-871-2275

Join the fun with your whole family!

Gymnastics

Mommy & Me:

with Stephanie Duncan

[4 separate classes]

4 Kids

An affordable way to start your kids in gymnastics now!

We offer: 1. Professional Training 2. A fully equipped facility 3. Individualized attention 4. Tons of classes for kids

All for a fraction of the cost of other Gyms!

Enroll Today!

Call 392-2020 for more info COST-FOR ALL CLASSES: For 1 class per week: $44/$39 resident fee/month For 2 classes per week: $64/$59 resident fee/month Location: Classes are held at the Riverview Community Center, 401 Willow Dr.

Ballroom Dance Beginning I: Primary figures of six basic dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, and Cha Cha. Mondays, 8 - 9pm or Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:25pm Ballroom Dance Beginning II: Concentrates on one dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning I. In addition to the dances listed previously, learn Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

Mondays, 6:45 - 7:45pm East Coast Swing (A.K.A. Jitterbug) This is the most popular style of swing for all ages.

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:25pm Salsa Class Learn this spicy Latin dance that is so popular today!

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:25pm

(1 hour class) This class is for children under the age of 4. Parents are urged to become involved and interact with the children. This class is designed to show children the basic fundamentals of gymnastics.

Tuesday: 2-3pm, Thursday: 2-3pm, Saturday: 10-11am

Kinder gym:

(1 hour) This class is for children 4-6 years old.

Fundamentals of gymnastics are taught. Classes include: balance beam, floor, rings, and games.

[4 separate classes]

Tuesday: 3-4pm, Thursday 3-4pm, Saturday: 11am-12noon

Girls Level One:

(1 hour) This class is for children 6-10 years of age. This is a beginners class. Children are taught the fundamentals of gymnastics and are working on their way to level two. Class includes: bars, floor, vault, and balance beam.

[3 separate classes]

Tuesday 4-5pm, Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 12-1pm

Girls Level Two:

(1 hour) This class is for children 6-12 years old. This is a more advanced class. Level one is needed to advance to level two. Classes include: bars, floor, vault, beam.

Girls/ Boys Level One:

(1 hour) This class is for young boys (610 years old) that want to continue with gymnastics. Kinder gym is encouraged, but not a requirement. Class includes: vault, rings, floor, and bars.

[2 separate classes] Tuesday 6-7pm, Thursday 6-7pm

Tumbling Level One:

(1 hour) Ages: 6-10. This class is designed for children that want to learn how to tumble but do not want to learn everything about gymnastics. (This is a good class for beginning cheer). Children will learn the fundamentals for tumbling (cartwheels, headstand, forward/ backwards rolls, etc.) [2 separate classes]

Thursday 4-5pm, Saturday 3-4pm

Tumbling Level Two/Three:

(1 hour) Ages: 8-12. This class is for more advanced students. Must take tumbling level one to continue to level two. Level two picks up where level one left off. (Cartwheels-both sides, round offs-both sides, back bends & bridge ups, etc.)

[2 separate classes] Thursday 5-6pm, Saturday 4-5pm

[2 separate classes]

Tuesday 5-6pm, Saturday 1-2pm

s e t a B a r a b r Ba Monday Classes (6 week sessions) Session I: April 13 - May 18 Session II: June 1 - July 6

Wednesday Classes (6 week sessions) Session I: April 1 - May 6 Session II: May 13 - June 17

6 week class fee: $44/$34 residents All classes held at Greenacres Community Center For more information, contact Barbara Bates at 322-5765

or call Greenacres at 392-2010

Indian Cooking

at greenacres community center - 2014 Calloway Drive

Get a taste of world cultures and learn to cook some of India’s finest cuisine in this cooking class for people age 16 and over. Each class we will cook a different set of delicacies from India.

Saturdays, 10am to 12noon April 25 // May 30 $25/$20 resident fee call

392-2010

for info

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

Dance Classes at the Rasmussen Center For people of all ages, dance classes are an ideal way to improve your fitness while having fun with friends or family! Choose from a variety of dance styles and times. Great fun for the whole family! Classes are held at The Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane.

Country LINE Dancing

Learn everything from the tush-push and Tulsa-time to the Chocolate City Hustle and Silver State Special.

Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm Fee: $5 per person, per class

Couples Dancing

Learn couples dances, but you don’t need a partner to attend! Beginner two step & waltz classes - some swing & cha cha.

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00am Fee: $2 per person or $3 per couple, per class

Dance Variety

This is a high beginners to intermediate level class. The instructor follows the latest dance trends and teaches a little bit of everything with a variation of music.

Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30pm Fee: $4 per person, per class

For more info, call

392-2030

Join the fun with the

North Bakersfield Senior Adult Alliance as Premiere World Discovery Presents . . .

Triple play – cardio Strength Stretch

Everything a body needs for fitness: Aerobic conditioning, strength training and stretching.

Features lively routines and choreography that is always new and exciting.

Ages 16 and up.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

5:15 to 6:15pm Greenacres Center

Saturdays More Than a Meal 8:30 to 9:30am Fruitvale-Norris Bldg.

Only $35 per month! jazzercise.com (800)FIT-IS-IT

call Denise Schneiter at 589-8950 for information

Cape Cod and the Islands Featuring Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, and Newport 7 days, July 12, 2009

Great Trains and Grand Canyons Featuring 5 Nights in Sedona 6 days, September 13, 2009 $1774 per person double $575 single supplement

$2049 per person double $550 single supplement

Join us May 6th at 6:00 PM. at the Rasmussen Senior Center for a FREE informational slide show and question and answer session! RSVP required.

For detailed trip information, please contact:

Diane Hooper at 392.2030

or come in person to the Rasmussen Center (115 E. Roberts Lane)

Join the fun with your whole family!

Riverview Park Disc Golf Course

Try this exciting sport similar to golf, played with “Frisbee” discs on our 18-hole disc golf course at Riverview Park. Get your disc at the Riverview Center. Call 392-2020 for more information.

Riverview Open Gym

Ages 18 and up can play pick-up basketball.

FEE: $3 per person Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30am - 2pm

Climbing Gym Hours

Bring your own shoes, chalk bag and harness. Must meet competency requirements.

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8am - 8pm Wednesday & Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Riverview Community Center One-Time Certification: $10 Annual Membership Card: $20 Daily Use Fee: $2 w/ current Annual Membership Card

Guitar Lessons Learn how to play the guitar in a relaxed group setting. Lessons for children 8 years through adults in 4 week sessions. Instruction by David Gamble.

Register in advance at the Greenacres Community Center. Call 392-2010 for more information.

FEE: $40/$30 resident fee Beginner Classes: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Intermediate Classes Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Advanced Classes Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Session 1 - April 14 to May 5 Session 2 - May 12 to June 2 Greenacres Community Center

Golf

lessons for kids & adults at The Links @ Riverlakes

Students will learn set up, full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker shots, golf rules and etiquette. Joan Reedy is an associate member of the United States Golf Teachers Federation.

Session 1, April 7-28 Session 2, May 5-26 Session 3, June 2-23 Tuesday Evenings (2 classes available each night)

5:00 to 6:00pm or 6:30 to 7:30pm Classes are held at the Links at River Lakes Ranch.

Students MUST register in advance at www.NORfun.org.

Kids(under 14): $109/$99 resident fee Adults(14+): $134/$124 resident fee

For more information call

392-2020

NOR JUNIOR THEATER CASTING CALL! Casting Saturday May 16th

Robin Hood the Musical (everyone who signs up is cast!)

Experience the Merry Musical Adventure of “Robin Hood”. Your child will learn stage directions, stage movement, songs and choreography all while having fun and making new friends. This program moves through the rehearsal process to a full stage production offering three public performances. No experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun.

Come prepared to sing if auditioning for a lead role.

9 to 11:30am for kids grades K-6 1 to 3pm for kids grades 7-12

For more info call 392-2000 or Visit www.NORfun.org/JTI Auditions held at The Rasmussen Center (115 E. Roberts Lane)

Cost: $60/$50 resident fee.

Make check payable to NOR.

register for classes and programs online at

WWW.NORfun.ORG

DON’T MISS THE JUNIOR THEATER PERFORMANCE OF

Charlotte’s Web

Beginning Computer Class Learn elementary computing skills, including:

Computer Operation Basics Writing Letters Using Your Printer Creating Forms Using The Internet Sending E-mail

Based on the Book by E.B. White, this is the classic tale of true friendship. Join us for a FUN-filled time with Charlotte, Wilbur, Fern and their friends.

Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Thursdays 10am to 3:00pm 6 week series April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7

North High School, O’Neill Hall

only $10!

300 Galaxy Avenue

Tickets $6.00 Adults/Children (Group rates available) Call

Classes held at The Rasmussen Center (115 E. Roberts Lane)

392-2000 for more information

call 392-2030 for info

Adult Sports Leagues You don’t quit playing because you get old...

You get old because you quit playing!

League

Fee

League Registration Manager’s Meeting Start

5-on-5 Basketball

$485/ Team, $25 Late Fee

April 7 to May 11

Indoor Soccer Coed Volleyball

$325/ Team, $25 Late Fee $335/ Team, $25 Late Fee

May 13 to June 22 April 7 to May 4

Slow Pitch Softball Men & Coed

$450/ Team, $25 Late Fee

Men’s Baseball

$1500/ Team, $25 Late Fee

Days Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Saturday, Sunday Tuesday, Thursday

May 11

June 1

June 22

July 11

May 4

June 2

April 21 to May 18

May 18

June 1

Sunday through Friday

May 12 to June 15

June 15

July 12

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Game Times

Locations

6,7, 8, 9pm

Standard Gym, Riverview Gym, Northside Gym, Greenacres Gym

Sat: 7, 8, 9pm Sun: 8, 9pm 6:30, 7:15, 8, 8:45pm Weekday Games: 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15pm Sunday Games: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9pm Weekday Games: 7pm Sunday Games: 9am, 12, 3pm

Greenacres Gym Riverview Gym, Standard Gym

Greenacres Park

Riverview Park

for more information, call 392-2000 or visit our website: www.NORfun.org

Help kick off the summer with your North of the River Neighbors!

FREE Fun for the

JOIN US FOR

Whole Family!

May 16, 4 till 10pm At Liberty Park

FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES! ARTS & CRAFTS! CARNIVAL GAMES! PICK-UP SPORTS! BOUNCE HOUSES! DEMONSTRATIONS! Wii GAMES! COMPETITIONS! GIVE-AWAYS! FAMILY MOVIE @ DUSK! and MUCH MORE!!!

Interested in being an arts and crafts vendor at FUNFest? Call Diane Hooper at 392-2030 or Visit our website at www.NORfun.org/FUNFest

It’s a taste of everything NOR has to offer!

Call 392-2000 for more information 405 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA

93308

www.NORfun.org

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