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Association, free. 462 Main Street, Agawam; 413-789-8332 or www. genesishcc.com/heritagewoods.

Coffee House: Sat, 2-4 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral, This is an opportunity for participants to sing, play, recite a poem or tell a story. Guests will be able to enjoy the entertainment and purchase coffee, tea and snack. If interested in performing, call the church office at 413-7362742, 35 Chestnut St., Springfield.

“A Day in Our Lives”: Sat, 1 p.m. The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, Presented by the Teens of Valley Playwright Mentoring, a Piti Theatre program for teenagers. Recommended for ages 13+ due to some mature content. Reservations are required, visit ptco.org, 289 Main St., Greenfield. www.hawksandreed.com.

Juneteenth Jubilee Family Fun Day: Sat, 1-7 p.m. Blunt Park, Live music, children’s activities, youth and business award presentations, complimentary food from local black-owned restaurants at Taste of Dine Black, informational vendors, Underground Railroad Walking tour presented by PAHMUSA and more, Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield.

Lee Appalachian Trail Designation Ceremony: Sat, 11 a.m. Lee Congregational Church, The Town of Lee invites you to please join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. on the Lee Town Common for the Appalachian Trail Community Designation Ceremony. This AT Community Designation is being presented to the Town of Lee by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in recognition for the town’s support of Appalachian Trail conservation and in support of the valuable services and support that Lee provides to the hikers that wander the trail. A light lunch with refreshments will be served following the celebration in the Lee Town Hall Court Room, adjacent to the Town Common, None. 25 Park Place, Lee.

Mayor’s Ride: Sat, 9:30 a.m. Westfield City Hall, Join Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe and bring your family and friends on this community bike ride. The ride will start and finish at City Hall and traverse 8 miles on the road and Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. Enjoy a food truck, 59 Court Street, Westfield.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing On the Boards: Festival of New

Play Readings: See Friday listing Real Live Theatre presents “When the Mind’s Free”: Sat, 7 p.m. Shea Theater, Staged Reading: Gala event. This evening is for the general public and also serves as a fundraising gala. Enjoy free food and a cash bar as well as the staged reading. Although ticket purchases are not tax-deductible, there will be options for making tax-deductible donations at the event, Tickets range from $10-$100. 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-863-2281 or www.theshea.org

Saying Goodbye to the Leavitt-Hovey House: Sat, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Greenfield Public Library, In-house events, open to the public with refreshments at 402 Main St. The library will close at it’s current address at 2 p.m. The library’s digital resources and virtual programs will be available 24/7 on the library’s website, greenfieldpubliclibrary. org, 402 Main Street, Greenfield.

Silverthorne Theater Company

Presents “The Cake”: See Thursday listing

Veterans Father’s Day Breakfast: Sat, 8-10 a.m. Greek Cultural Center, Sponsored by The Bilingual Veterans Outreach center and Kingdom Minded International Ministries. Veterans are encouraged to call BVOC 413-731-0194 and register for the event, 22 St. George Road, Springfield.

SUNDAY

Grosse Isle, Quebecois and Irish traditional music: Sun, 3 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, Halcyon Arts brings world music to New England including Grosse Isle, a traditional music trio. Named after an island in the St Lawrence River where Quebecois and Irish culture met and merged, $10-$30. 7 Woodbridge St., South Hadley.

Juneteenth Jubilee Father’s Day Brunch: Sun, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dunbar Communtiy Center-YMCA, 33 Oak St., Springfield.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others. Free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith

Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Big Games, Big Fun,” through Sept. 3.

“The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1, 2023. “We Have a Story To Tell: Stories, Maps, and Relationship to Place,” through Sept.

3. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Artifice: New Paintings” by Priya N. Green, through Dec. 31. “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” through Sept.

3. “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m. “Twosomes and Then Some.” $4, members free. Presented by Mark Chester, photographer and author.

Springfield Science Museum: “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure.” Through Sept. 3. Explore Alaska by way of this interactive exhibit that brings the acclaimed PBS KIDS series to life. Set in the fictitious rural Alaskan village of Qyah, the show follows the adventures of Molly Mabray, her family, friends, and dog Suki and is infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions, and language. “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives.

Curated by Aprell May. Permanent Exhibit: State-of-the-Art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit. “Pride in the Planetarium: Little Monsters Night,” today, 6-8 p.m. $10, members free. Incredible images from the night sky, LGTBQ+ icons of the space program, and of course, music. Presented on our new full-dome planetarium system in tandem with our historic starball and music on original vinyl. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. Firstfloor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. 2nd floor: contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia, including never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel Grove sign which used to hang in Forest Park, and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org. Mon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.;

Thurs.-Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults; $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission.; members and infants free. 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum. org.

Amherst History Museum: Permanent exhibit, open through Sept. See the museum’s collection of artworks and more. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. during the summer. 67 Amity St., Amherst

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a STEM-based cash register for kids.

Hours: Tues.-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Children & Adults $8; Seniors (62+) $5; Children under 1 year of age and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org

Connecticut Trolley Museum: Father’s Day Behind the Scenes

Tour & Guest Motorman Day. June 18. On the same grounds is the Connecticut Fire Museum complete with antique fire trucks and apparatus. All activities and Fire Truck Museum entrance is included with your admission price. $13 adults, $11 children ages 2-11, half off for members. Dads and granddads receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult or child. 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. Open 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept - June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Edith Wharton: The Mount: Open for the 2023 Season. The Main House & Bookstore are now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sept. 4. The grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted. Special events may impact museum hours.

Admission: Adults $20,seniors $18 (65+); students with ID $13; children and teens free 18 and under; military with ID $10, discount extends to one family member. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, edithwharton. org

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola.” Through Nov. 5. “Eric Carle Loves Japan.” Through Aug. 20. Featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32-year period. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy

Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Museum hours: Weds.-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org

Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.org

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit. Preserving the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry. Also featuring a new scale model of Mountain Park. Visitor Center open Tues.-Sun, noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. Free admission. mass.gov/locations/ holyoke-heritage-state-park. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-5341723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.

Naismith Memorial Basketball

Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.”; Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID. free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Art Tours: Rockwell Studio Tours.”

Through Nov. 12. 20-minute guided tour of the historic studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, and posed models for more than 20 years. Tickets at NRM.org/visit Online: Drawing Life with Amanda Calatzis, today. An online and on-demand program of sketching and conversation about creative expression, the power of persuasion, and illustration – the people’s art. Visit www.nrm.org for more information. $5. Art Tours: “Rockwell’s Life & Art Tours.” Through Nov. 12. Tickets at NRM.org/visit. Nora Krug: “Belonging.” Through June 18. “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play.” June 10 - Nov. 5. “Curator Tours: Genius of Tony Sarg.” June 15-Aug. 26. Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute guided tour through his diverse portfolio. Tickets at NRM.org/events

Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. Visit www. nrm.org for more information. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830’s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture.

Hours: Through Oct. 1, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Standard daytime admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs like phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID, $15 children 4-17, free for children ages 3 and under. Blue Star Museum Season, through Sept. 4. To gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. “For the Purpose of Illumination.” Learn how New Englanders needed, used, and created artificial lighting methods in the 1830s and see first-hand artifacts from the era. Route 20, Sturbridge or www.osv.org.

Pan African Historical Museum

USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Tues.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-733-1823.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Open for the 2023 season, through Oct. 15. Guided tours are Sat.-Wed. 1-4 p.m. Tours will be offered at the beginning of every hour and last for approximately 45 minutes. The museum is closed

Thu. and Fri.; Wednesday Folk Traditions, June 21, ReBelle, 6:30 p.m. in the sunken garden. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. $5 adults, $1 children.

“Community Days: Amherst, Shutesbury, and Leverett,” June 17, 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Residents are welcome to a free guided tour of the museum which features a new reinterpretation initiative funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities from 2021-2022. Community Days: Hadley, South Hadley, Sunderland, and Whately. June 18, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Residents are welcome to a free guided tour of the museum. 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org

Springfield Armory National His- toric Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or www.nps.gov/spar.

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Summer Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 4. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students and children 6-17, free for children under 6 and NARM/ NEMA/ROAM members. 67 East Road, Adams or susanbanthonybirthplace.com

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: Permanent exhibit, open Wed.Sun.. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchased timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst or www.emilydickinsonsmuseum.org.

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or www.titanic1.org.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: guided tours of the first and second floors. Open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are on the hour with the last self-guided tour weekdays at 2 p.m. and weekends at 3 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Call to reserve at 413637-3206. Admission is $18 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID and $7 children 5-17. Ghost Tours at Ventfort Hall: June 16, 8 p.m., with Robert Oakes. This is not a active investigation. This program is for ages 12 and up, reservations are required. To purchase tickets, call 413-637-3206. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event. $30, 104 Walker St., Lenox or www.gildedage.org.

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit. The museum is open to the public every first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items of Interest and on display include hand built models of early town buildings and other structures, local artifacts and historic items from the Civil war, Mittineague Park and Bear Hole area, as well as other local historic items and displays. 55 Altamont Ave., West Springfield Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and Grounds open daily from dawn to dusk.

Carriage House and Gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events visit www.wistariahurst.org. $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. “Victory Theatre WPA Murals” Exhibition. Through March 2024. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or www.wistariahurst.org.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center is open Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thu., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; 126 Main St., Northampton or www.apearts.org

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258.

Forbes Library: “Glass Souls” by Alicia Saxe, painting by Michelle Vigeant, paintings by William Sharp. Through June 29. 20 West St., Northampton or www.forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Emily Dickinson’s Ghosts” by Laura Holland and Nancy Meagher, through July 1. Art Forum online, today, 7:30 p.m., register at www. gallerya3.com. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “New Works” by Lynne Adams. Through July 1. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or www.hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-732-9128.

Old Town Hall: “Landing” by Laura Radwell. Through July 6. 43 Main St., Easthampton South Hadley Public Library: Art Squad: Inspirations x4. Featuring works by Liz Austin, Lucia

Foley, Abby Jaffe, Marion Pascone. Through June 28. Hours. Mon.Wed. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; thus.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2 Canal St., South Hadley Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery. Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick

Trinity United Methodist Church: Student art from Washington Street Elementary School, through June 30. Prepared with instruction from Art teacher Connie Moore. Gallery hours: Sun. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during the week by appointment. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield, 413-737-5311.

Outdoors

Andrew Devries Fine Art International Inc.: River Studios Sculpture Walking Trail. Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 3 and other times by appointment. 42 East River Road, Middlefield or www. andrewdevries.com.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Exhibit: “Visions of the Connecticut River Valley,” through June 30. Story Walk: “Ruby’s Birds,” through June 27. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise. Walk the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk featuring the children’s picture book “Ruby’s Birds” by Mya Thompson, for readers ages 3-7. “Art Naturally Series,” June 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in this series of free art naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials are free. “Fields & Forests-What do Bees Need?”

June 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Make your own native bee habitat by “painting’ with yarn, fleece, pre-felt shapes, and soapy water. Learn how important native bees are and what they need to thrive. For ages 4 and up, including teens and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed especially for families (including dads), but all are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or www. greatfallsma.org.

Lupa Zoo: Weather permitting, the zoo is open Tues.-Sun. through Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 adults (13+); $12 seniors (62+); $10 children 2-12; free for children under 2. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or www. lupazoo.org.

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Storywalk Stroll, through June 30 from dawn to dusk. This self-guided walk through the Visitor Center meadow features the children’s book “Summer’s Flight, Pollen’s delight.” by Flora C. Caputo. “Nice and Easy Trail Hike,” today, June 29 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. bring drinking water, bug repellant and a snack. Program last approx. 2 hours. Inclement weather cancels. Meeting locations vary, for updates call the visitor center at 413-4994262. Mountain Mindfulness: Forest Bathing Walk. June 17, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free for all ages. Join your guide Jean Beebe for this mindful outdoor experience. This moderate 1-2 mile walk incorporates elements of mindful breathing, nature connection and meditation skills culminating in a group session for sharing and reflection. Dress for the weather in layers, wear sturdy waterproof boots and trekking poles, bring water and a snack. Space is limited. Call the visitor center to register, 413-4994262. Scenic Summit Tours. Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 3, 1 and 2 p.m. all ages. Park Interpreter-guided short and easy walk along paths explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Mass. Wheelchair accessible. Meet a the circular relief map at the Summit. Program duration approx. 20-30 minutes. Parking fee may apply. Nature Scavenger Hunt. Sundays through Sept. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for all ages. Suitable for children and families. Self-guided adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Scavenger Hunts are available at the Visitor Center. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center exhibits, daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., year round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free. 107 McAuley Road, North Adams

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open for the 2023 Season. Through Sept. 4. Hours open daily: 10 am-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weather Permitting

For more information visit www. forestparkzoo.org. $12 adults, $8 seniors (62+); $6 children 1-12; parking: City of Springfield daily parking fee: $3 per in-state car, $5 per out of state car cash only. Bushes and larger vehicles are $15 per vehicle. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or www.forestparkzoo. org.

Markets

Belchertown Farmers Market: Sun. through Oct. 1,10 a.m.-2 p.m., except on Sept. 24 (fair weekend).

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