Bethel Community Calendar

All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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 GRADES 6-12

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Learn about Virtual Reality and try it for yourself! Join us to experience Virtual Reality guided by VR expert Gaspare Lipari.

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Tuesday October 22nd

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5:30-6:30 PM

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Join local experts from the WBDC, SBDC, SCORE and SBA for ways to access capital for your business.

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Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

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WEDNESDAYS

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3:30-4:30 PM

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 GRADES 6-12

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Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

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3:30-5:00 PM

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All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

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Wednesdays

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5:30-7:30 PM

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We are thrilled to host Rose Levy Beranbaum on October 23rd at 7pm for a baking event and book launch with the 25th edition of the Cake Bible! Registration required

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About the book:

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The legendary IACP Culinary Classic The Cake Bible--found in the kitchen of every serious baker and beloved for decades--with classic recipes thoroughly updated and including about 30% new recipes and methods and the latest ingredient and equipment information

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Make family memories by joining Chef Elaina for a fun night of baking and decorating with fall cookie making for all ages! $25/person, $40/couple, or $60/family up to 4

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 GRADES 6-12

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Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

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Thursdays

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5:30-6:30 pm

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

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 GRADES 6-12

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Interested in Dungeons and Dragons? Join us for a fun and exciting campaign!

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Friday September 27th

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3:30-4:45 PM

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The Bethel teen center will be hosting an Ice Cream social/Open House on October 25 from 6:30-8pm. For kids 6-12th grade that live in Bethel, 6th graders are allowed to come the last Friday of every month. We are located behind the municipal center

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Meet the staff, learn about the types of after school activities and special event we offer, take a tour. 

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Parents are welcome

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If you have any questions, please feel free to email at Teencenter@bethel-CT.gov

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The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

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On Saturday, October 26, Troops 71 and 710 will team up with R.E. Lawlor for a fundraising event to help support Bethel Scouts. Safe and secure shredding of all of your documents for $1/pound. Come on down to R.E. Lawlor at 233 Greenwood Avenue, your proceeds will go far in supporting this excellent community Scouting program. Thank you!

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Join the Fairfield County Writers Group for their monthly write-in! Get motivated to write more and discuss issues with other writers.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

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1:00-4:00 PM

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Annual Trick or Treat Street at Greenwood Avenue on October 26th from 1pm-3pm

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Enjoy Trick or Treating at downtown Bethel businesses and join us for our costume contest at the Municipal Center at 3pm.

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Join us for the launch of The Knitting Witch by Norma Kassirer, illustrated by Mark Richardson, on Sunday September 22nd at 4:00pm. We will host Norma's daughter, Susan, and illustrator Mark Richardson as we discuss how this wonderful book came into existence! Registration suggested due to space.

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About the book: Beloved author Norma Kassirer, known for her classic children’s novel Magic Elizabeth, brings to life another enchanting tale

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with her newly rediscovered manuscript, The Knitting Witch. This magical story, beautifully illustrated by Mark Richardson, will captivate readers of all ages upon its release in September 2024.

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 GRADES K-2

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Join our fun and creative Lego challenge, where builders explore their imagination by constructing unique structures! Bring your ideas to life!

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Monday October 14th & 28th

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4:30-5:30 PM

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Having trouble finishing a Canva project? Join us for this advanced Canva class to get the help you need & your questions answered.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

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6:30-7:30 PM OR

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

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2:00-3:00 PM

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All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Having trouble finishing a Canva project? Join us for this advanced Canva class to get the help you need & your questions answered.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

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6:30-7:30 PM OR

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

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2:00-3:00 PM

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 GRADES K-5

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Calling all ghouls and goblins to the 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Dress up in your Halloween costume, conjure up creepy crafts, and embark on a spooky scavenger hunt with us!

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Tuesday October 29th

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6:00-7:30 PM

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Join us for an author event with Dan Slater as we discuss his new book, The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld. Registration is suggested due to space.

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About the book: 

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In the early 1900s, prior to World War I, New York City was a vortex of vice and corruption. On the Lower East Side, then the most crowded ghetto on earth, Eastern European Jews formed a dense web of crime syndicates. Gangs of horse poisoners and casino owners, pimps and prostitutes, thieves and thugs, jockeyed for dominance while their family members and neighbors toiled in the unregulated garment industry. But when the notorious murder of a gambler attracted global attention, a coterie of affluent German-Jewish uptowners decided to take matters into their own hands. Worried about the anti-immigration lobby and the uncertain future of Jewish Americans, the uptowners marshalled a strictly off-the-books vice squad led by an ambitious young reformer.

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Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

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3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

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Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

​

5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

 GRADES 6-12

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Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

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Fridays

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3:15-4:45 PM

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Join us for a very special and rare event with Ryan and Regina Cohn on Friday November 1st at 7:00pm. In this spellbinding and entertaining memoir, Regina and Ryan Cohn, founders of Oddities Flea Market, take us on a fascinating and specially curated tour of their most macabre and mysterious objects, art, and artifacts, sharing their incredible history and stories. This is the perfect event for this spooky time of year!

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About the book:

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When not searching at home and abroad for the most rare and obscure artifacts, Ryan and Regina co-host Antiques and Their Afterlives, Atlas Obscura’s bi-monthly livestream that explores the histories of arcane objects. Ryan and Regina’s first book, The Witch’s Door: Oddities and Tales from the Esoteric to the Extreme, is a memoir that gives readers a tour of their lives, their collection, and how this subcultural movement began. 

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About the authors:

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Ryan Matthew Cohn is an artist, curator, rare art collector, and cofounder of the Oddities Flea Market. His artwork has been exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design, Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Copro Gallery, Last Rites Gallery, Morbid Anatomy Museum, Roq La Rue Gallery, and more.

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The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

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Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable day at the Bethel Girls Basketball Color Fun Run on November 2! This 5K run/walk is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, offering a unique experience where you'll be splashed with color along the scenic Bethel High School XC route. Whether you're running solo, with friends, or as a family, this event is sure to bring smiles and excitement. Wear white or neon to really make those colors pop, and be among the first 50 to register to receive a free t-shirt! Lace up, bring your energy, and get ready for an explosion of fun. Sign up now and don’t miss out on this colorful adventure! ($30 adults/$15 kids 12 and under)

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Holiday Fair - crafts, games, gifts, baked good, sandwiches, apple pie,

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xmas items and so much more!

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Gain the skills and confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. 

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• Be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches
• Practice to become a leader and an eloquent speaker
• Grow into a better negotiator and sharpen your management skills
• Gain trust and inspire teams

​

​

Toastmasters members report getting promoted because of their ability to build a convincing argument, landing better job opportunities while networking because of polished impromptu speaking skills, impressing a hiring manager during an interview and expressing their thoughts when speaking in public at formal or informal functions.

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How Toastmasters Works: 

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Members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. The Bethel Toastmasters club is made of 10-20 people who meet on the first and third Monday of each month for up to two hours. Each meeting gives members and guests several opportunities:

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• Guests and members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
• Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
• Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters' education program. Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
• Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.
• New members are offered the opportunity to work with a mentor

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Are you ready to grow your potential?  

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Meeting Location: Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

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Meeting Time: 6:15 pm ET

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Get in touch with us if you have any questions: 

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• Phone: 475-529-0242 
• Email: [](http://gmail.com)[betheltoastmasters@gmail.com](mailto:betheltoastmasters@gmail.com) 
• Facebook: [](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters)[https://www.facebook.com/](https://www.facebook.com)[betheltoastmasters/](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters/)
• LinkedIn: [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters)[https://www.linkedin.com/](https://www.linkedin.com)[company/bethel-toastmasters](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters) 

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Join Toastmasters. Where leaders are made.

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All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

​

TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

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3:30-4:30 PM

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Have you always wanted to learn to sew? This class will teach you the basics and you will get to make your own holiday runner and napkins . For adults or adult/child pairs. Wednesdays Nov. 6 & 13. 4:30-6:00. $50/person, $80/adult & child shared machine)

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All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

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5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

 GRADES 6-12

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Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

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Fridays

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3:15-4:45 PM

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The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

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Bring plants or take plants! you don't have to bring plants to take some home. and you can drop off plants without taking more home (but surely looking won't hurt....)

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Monthly on the 2nd Saturday 11AM-2PM. Indoor and outdoor plants are fine but please do not bring outdoor only plants during months where we have frost. Please do not bring invasive species.

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Co hosted with Bethel CT Pride and Rainy Day Paperback

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Byrd's Books welcomes Margot Mustich for a potluck tasting and recipe swap celebrating grandmas and the foods they make for us with love. Bring a dish and grandma’s recipe to share. Better still, bring Grandma too! We celebrate the release of Margot's first children's book, When Grandmas Cook: In the Kitchen with Grandmas, Nonnas, and Abuelas. Margot will share the process of making her new book as we all enjoy a tasting of each other's recipes from our own grandmas. Registration strongly suggested due to space. Book can be ordered at registration, at the bottom of the page or picked up at the event.

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Choose from one of two options:

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1. A STEM Build your own rocket day (Cost includes rocket kit) for ages 11- 14.

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1. A variety of fun experiences, such as scavenger hunt, games, Trivia, lego building, t-shirt making, paper crafting, and more! (Grades 2 - 6) (Older siblings can also attend if desired. Students will homemade pasta for lunch.

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All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Join us on November 12th at 7:00pm for an author talk and discussion of Sarah Cody's new book, Around Every Corner of Connecticut.

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Around Every Corner of Connecticut celebrates the abundance of beautiful destinations and exciting seasonal (and year-round) activities here in Connecticut. We’re not just talking about the well-known state parks, attractions, and museums. Connecticut boasts so much beauty, creativity, and opportunity. Take a friendly llama for a hike, spy a majestic bald eagle sitting in a tree on the banks of the Connecticut River, or maybe a sleigh ride through a snowy pasture is more your speed. There are incredible trails: the Barn Trail, Wine Trail, and Chocolate Trail for starters. Did you know that we even have a Dinosaur Trail? 

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Using her experience as a travel reporter in the state for more than twenty years, Sarah Cody takes you to her favorite spots. A look at each destination provides additional, valuable, and sometimes little-known information and tips. Coupled by beautiful photographs, the book is a unique and spirited look at Connecticut. Full of New England charm, and brimming with activities, Around Every Corner of Connecticut provides activities and locations for people of all abilities and ages. There are so many incredible places to explore!

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Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

​

3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? This class will teach you the basics and you will get to make your own holiday runner and napkins . For adults or adult/child pairs. Wednesdays Nov. 6 & 13. 4:30-6:00. $50/person, $80/adult & child shared machine)

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

​

5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

​

Fridays

​

3:15-4:45 PM

​

The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

​

Gain the skills and confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. 

​

• Be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches
• Practice to become a leader and an eloquent speaker
• Grow into a better negotiator and sharpen your management skills
• Gain trust and inspire teams

​

​

Toastmasters members report getting promoted because of their ability to build a convincing argument, landing better job opportunities while networking because of polished impromptu speaking skills, impressing a hiring manager during an interview and expressing their thoughts when speaking in public at formal or informal functions.

​

​

How Toastmasters Works: 

​

Members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. The Bethel Toastmasters club is made of 10-20 people who meet on the first and third Monday of each month for up to two hours. Each meeting gives members and guests several opportunities:

​

• Guests and members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
• Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
• Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters' education program. Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
• Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.
• New members are offered the opportunity to work with a mentor

​

​

Are you ready to grow your potential?  

​

​

Meeting Location: Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

​

Meeting Time: 6:15 pm ET

​

​

Get in touch with us if you have any questions: 

​

• Phone: 475-529-0242 
• Email: [](http://gmail.com)[betheltoastmasters@gmail.com](mailto:betheltoastmasters@gmail.com) 
• Facebook: [](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters)[https://www.facebook.com/](https://www.facebook.com)[betheltoastmasters/](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters/)
• LinkedIn: [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters)[https://www.linkedin.com/](https://www.linkedin.com)[company/bethel-toastmasters](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters) 

​

​

Join Toastmasters. Where leaders are made.

​

All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

​

TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

​

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

​

Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

​

3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

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5:30-7:30 PM

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Kids, help make the Thanksgiving table a site to behold with pine cone animals. A fun way to use nature's abundant resources!

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Join us via zoom for an author event with author Alex Kenna about her new book, Burn This Night: A Mystery. 

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About this book: Told in alternating timelines, this gripping mystery about a PI and her quest for answers is full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Allison Brennan and Gytha Lodge.

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About the author: Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Her first novel, What Meets the Eye, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Kirkus Reviews called it a “righteous, painful debut,” and Bookpage called her “a master in the making.”

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Alex lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. Before law school, she studied art and art history, worked as a freelance culture writer for the Atlantic and other publications, and sold paintings in a gallery. When she’s not writing Alex can be found exploring Southern California, toddler-wrangling, and playing string instruments badly.

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Reviews:

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" Burn This Night is an utterly absorbing mystery. Alex Kenna skillfully weaves a tale of two women who both face emotional and physical danger as they fight for truth and family love. Kenna masterfully draws the reader into the dark exploration of the secrets hidden in small towns and the depths some will go to hide the truth. With fiendishly smart dialogue, a captivating setting, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Burn This Night is absolutely fantastic!" --Elise Hart Kipness, author of Lights Out

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"The twists keep coming in this devilish PI mystery . . . Lisa Unger fans will devour this." -- Publishers Weekly

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 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

​

Fridays

​

3:15-4:45 PM

​

The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

​

All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

​

TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

​

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

​

Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

​

3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

​

5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

Winterfest 2024.

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 GRADES 6-12

​

Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

​

Fridays

​

3:15-4:45 PM

​

The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

​

Gain the skills and confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. 

​

• Be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches
• Practice to become a leader and an eloquent speaker
• Grow into a better negotiator and sharpen your management skills
• Gain trust and inspire teams

​

​

Toastmasters members report getting promoted because of their ability to build a convincing argument, landing better job opportunities while networking because of polished impromptu speaking skills, impressing a hiring manager during an interview and expressing their thoughts when speaking in public at formal or informal functions.

​

​

How Toastmasters Works: 

​

Members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. The Bethel Toastmasters club is made of 10-20 people who meet on the first and third Monday of each month for up to two hours. Each meeting gives members and guests several opportunities:

​

• Guests and members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
• Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
• Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters' education program. Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
• Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.
• New members are offered the opportunity to work with a mentor

​

​

Are you ready to grow your potential?  

​

​

Meeting Location: Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

​

Meeting Time: 6:15 pm ET

​

​

Get in touch with us if you have any questions: 

​

• Phone: 475-529-0242 
• Email: [](http://gmail.com)[betheltoastmasters@gmail.com](mailto:betheltoastmasters@gmail.com) 
• Facebook: [](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters)[https://www.facebook.com/](https://www.facebook.com)[betheltoastmasters/](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters/)
• LinkedIn: [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters)[https://www.linkedin.com/](https://www.linkedin.com)[company/bethel-toastmasters](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters) 

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Join Toastmasters. Where leaders are made.

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All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

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WEDNESDAYS

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3:30-4:30 PM

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 GRADES 6-12

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Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

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Wednesdays

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3:30-5:00 PM

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All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

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Wednesdays

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5:30-7:30 PM

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 GRADES 6-12

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Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

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Thursdays

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5:30-6:30 pm

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

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Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

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This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

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Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

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 GRADES 6-12

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Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

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Fridays

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3:15-4:45 PM

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The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

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All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

​

3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

​

5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

​

5:30-6:30 pm

​

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

​

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

​

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

​

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Come make friends and play games! Play new games or classics on the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Wii, and Gamecube!

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Fridays

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3:15-4:45 PM

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Bring plants or take plants! you don't have to bring plants to take some home. and you can drop off plants without taking more home (but surely looking won't hurt....)

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Monthly on the 2nd Saturday 11AM-2PM. Indoor and outdoor plants are fine but please do not bring outdoor only plants during months where we have frost. Please do not bring invasive species.

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Co hosted with Bethel CT Pride and Rainy Day Paperback

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Gain the skills and confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. 

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• Be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches
• Practice to become a leader and an eloquent speaker
• Grow into a better negotiator and sharpen your management skills
• Gain trust and inspire teams

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Toastmasters members report getting promoted because of their ability to build a convincing argument, landing better job opportunities while networking because of polished impromptu speaking skills, impressing a hiring manager during an interview and expressing their thoughts when speaking in public at formal or informal functions.

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How Toastmasters Works: 

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Members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. The Bethel Toastmasters club is made of 10-20 people who meet on the first and third Monday of each month for up to two hours. Each meeting gives members and guests several opportunities:

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• Guests and members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
• Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
• Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters' education program. Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
• Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.
• New members are offered the opportunity to work with a mentor

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Are you ready to grow your potential?  

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Meeting Location: Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

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Meeting Time: 6:15 pm ET

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Get in touch with us if you have any questions: 

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• Phone: 475-529-0242 
• Email: [](http://gmail.com)[betheltoastmasters@gmail.com](mailto:betheltoastmasters@gmail.com) 
• Facebook: [](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters)[https://www.facebook.com/](https://www.facebook.com)[betheltoastmasters/](https://www.facebook.com/betheltoastmasters/)
• LinkedIn: [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters)[https://www.linkedin.com/](https://www.linkedin.com)[company/bethel-toastmasters](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bethel-toastmasters) 

​

​

Join Toastmasters. Where leaders are made.

​

All levels are welcome! Work on a charity project or learn how to start your own.

​

TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

​

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

​

Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

​

WEDNESDAYS

​

3:30-4:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. Bring your works in progress or start a new project!

​

Wednesdays

​

3:30-5:00 PM

​

All ages Chess on Wednesdays! For the seasoned grandmaster or beginner eager to learn. Engage in friendly matches & improve your chess skills.

​

Wednesdays

​

5:30-7:30 PM

​

 GRADES 6-12

​

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.

​

Thursdays

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5:30-6:30 pm

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