Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Photos: Ballinger Friendship Festival had diversity and good weather

Saturday, September 7, 2019

People paused to eat and listen to the music


Photos by Dennis Terpstra

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and good conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another.

So what better way to celebrate diversity than with a party?

Many organizations were present to
meet people and provide resources


The first ever Ballinger Friendship Festival was held on Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 5pm at Brugger's Bog Park on 25th NE. 

The food was delicious and free


The food, music and fun were free, and included arts, crafts, games, a selfie photo booth, and face painting.

They held the entire festival and cleaned up before the weather turned into a major storm at 8:30pm.

Beautiful clothing


Among the participating individuals and organizations:
Ballinger Neighborhood Association, Black Lives Matter / Shoreline and the North Side Step Team, Brugger’s Bog Stewards, City of Shoreline PRCS, the Islamic Community of Bosniaks, JHP Legacy, Literacy Source, Los Pollitos Folklorico, Moms Demand Action, Patty Pan Cooperative, Recology, Seattle ReCreative, Shoreline Historical Museum, Ty Keenan, Washington Alliance for Better Schools, and the Washington Native Plant Society Brugger’s Bog Stewards.

Entertainment by JHP Legacy


Hosted by the Ballinger Neighborhood (BALNA) with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program.


Constance Perenyi from the Office of Neighborhoods gave out treats.




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Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival Saturday

Thursday, September 5, 2019


Join us for our first Ballinger Friendship Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 1pm to 5pm. The food, music and fun are free, including arts, crafts, games, a selfie photo booth, face painting, and more!

Among the participating individuals and organizations:

Ballinger Neighborhood Association, 
Black Lives Matter / Shoreline and the North Side Step Team, 
Brugger’s Bog Stewards, 
City of Shoreline PRCS, 
the Islamic Community of Bosniaks, 
JHP Legacy, 
Literacy Source, 
Los Pollitos Folklorico, 
Moms Demand Action, 
Patty Pan Cooperative, 
Recology, 
Seattle ReCreative, 
Shoreline Historical Museum, 
Ty Keenan, 
Washington Alliance for Better Schools,
Washington Native Plant Society Brugger’s Bog Stewards. 

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and good conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new, and make a new friend or two!

Brought to you by BALNA with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program.

Event volunteers are still needed! To help out, call Londa at 206-437-9118.
More information on the festival here.

Rain or shine, see you there!



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Special events for Labor Day weekend

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Bumbershoot takes crowd surfing to a whole new level
Photo courtesy Bumbershoot 
Not surprisingly, the last weekend of summer, the last weekend before school starts, is packed full of activities.

Here's the list prepared by WSDOT. I'll let you Google the details.

Thursday, Aug. 29
  • Seahawks vs. Raiders - 7 p.m. at CenturyLink Field
  • Evergreen State Fair - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe

Friday, Aug. 30
  • Evergreen State Fair - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe
  • Bumbershoot - 3-11 p.m. at Seattle Center
  • Pax West - All day at the Washington State Convention Center

Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Evergreen State Fair - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe
  • Pax West - All day at the Washington State Convention Center
  • Bumbershoot - 2-11 p.m. at Seattle Center
  • Huskies vs. Eastern Washington - noon at Husky Stadium

Sunday, Sept. 1
  • Evergreen State Fair - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe
  • Pax West - All day at the Washington State Convention Center
  • Sounders vs. LA Galaxy - 3:30 p.m. at CenturyLink Field
  • Bumbershoot - 2-11 p.m. at Seattle Center

Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day)
  • Evergreen State Fair - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe
  • Pax West - All day at the Washington State Convention Center


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Dahlia show continues Sunday at Sky Nursery

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Photo by Martin Král


Continuing on Sunday August 25, 2019 at Sky Nursery, the Dahlia Show gives flower lovers, gardeners, photographers, and community activists a wonderful opportunity to take in the sea of colorful blooms in the natural light of Sky's greenhouse.

This dahlia show attracts competitive dahlia raisers from throughout the Northwest.

The event is free and show hours are 9am - 4pm on Sunday.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave, Shoreline 98133



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In Edmonds, there were mermaids

Monday, August 19, 2019

Mermaid Aura of the Mermaid Pod of Seattle
was not part of the event


Photos by Lee Lageschulte

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Mermaids Synfonia, Linyenea and Orla of the Salish Sea Sirens swam up to shore at Brackett's Landing in Edmonds to spend a few hours playing mermaid music and meeting with the land dwellers and their children.

Synfonia (flute) Orla (harp) get ready to play music for the crowd


Several hundred people gathered on the beach to hear the music, pose for photos, and talk to mermaids.


The Salish Sea Sirens features three mermaids: Synfonia (flute) Orla (harp), and Linyenea (Drum).

They are a woman-owned business



Updated 8-20-2019

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Photos: Celebrate Shoreline family festival

Inflatables and human hamster balls

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Celebrate Shoreline family festival on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from noon to 9pm at Cromwell Park had everything.

Grooming the wallaby

Great music for all ages, pony rides for the kids, a children's stage, food trucks, a beer garden, bouncy houses, petting zoo, live theater, and more! 

Face painting, pony rides, bouncy houses

There was no admission fee but a charge for some activities like the pony rides.

Picnic with fare from food trucks
  
An overcast day didn't keep people from sitting on the grass to watch performances at the Gazebo or the Children's stage.

Pet the tortoise

Some of the events took to the pathways - pet a tortoise.

Council of Neighborhoods volunteers helped people
find their neighborhood

Information booths helped people find their neighborhood, get their questions answered about the Prop. 1 ShARCC, pick up a school calendar from Shoreline Schools, learn how to survive a disaster.

Shoreline Communications van will operate in emergencies

The Communications van was in operation on site. The fire department brought a truck and Deputy Holmes and his K9 partner Atom greeted the crowd.

Police robot
Kids got to operate the police robot and groom the wallaby. For $5 they could ride a pony.

What would you like to be when you grow up?

Shoreline District Court Judge Marcine Anderson and court staff were there to explain the courts a bit and take photos of young justices in robes, holding a gavel.



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Artists in Action at Sky Nursery this coming weekend

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Artist in action at Sky Nursery
Photo courtesy Sky Nursery


Saturday August 24 and Sunday August 25, 2019 from 11 am – 5 pm.

Northwest Artists in Action is a group of accomplished fine artists who love to create and display their art in public.

Watch artists work real-time!  Oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil…

Stop by and admire a variety of paintings and sketches in progress, discuss art with artists, plus enjoy the display of finished original art available for purchase.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline 98133  206-546-4851



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Largest dahlia exhibition in the country at Sky Nursery Aug 24-25

2018 dahlia show at Sky Nursery
Photo by Martin Král


Mark this down - We count on another top-notch dahlia show this next weekend.

After all, with both the Puget Sound Dahlia Association and the Seattle Dahlia Society coordinating the bloom fest, it has truly become the largest dahlia exhibition in the country  -  and even the continent!

Held on August 24 and 25, 2019 at Sky Nursery, this gives flower lovers, gardeners, photographers, and community activists a wonderful opportunity to take in the sea of colorful blooms in the natural light of Sky's greenhouse.

This dahlia show attracts competitive dahlia raisers from throughout the Northwest.

The event is free, of course, and show hours are 12 - 6pm on Saturday and 9am - 4pm on Sunday. See you there!

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave, Shoreline 98133


Time of Saturday show changed to match what Sky is advertising


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Sandcastle building contest Sunday at RB Saltwater Park

Wednesday, August 14, 2019



Sandcastle Building Contest Sunday, August 18, 11:00am  Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St.

Bring the entire family to the Sandcastle Competition at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

With a little imagination and a lot of sand, Richmond Beach will transform into a series of sandcastles and sculptures.

Judges will vote for the top entries in the “Adult/ Family” and “Kids 12 and Under” categories plus a “Crowd Favorite.” 

Contestants will be judged on their creativity, originality, total use of their assigned plot and use of natural materials. 

KITE FLYING 

Contestants and spectators are encouraged to fill the beach and sky with kites. Everyone young at heart is invited to join the fun! Fly a kite (or a few) or just take in the scene! 

SCHEDULE
11:00am Registration
11:30am Competition begins
12:00pm Kites take flight
2:00pm Awards announced



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Classic cars and farmers market side by side Saturday

Classic car show and farmers market this Saturday
at Shoreline Place by Central Market
Photo courtesy Shoreline Farmers Market


This weekend is Celebrate Shoreline!

For the 4th year the Shoreline Historical Museum will host the Classic Car Show next to the Shoreline Farmers Market.

You can check out these classic beauties before you browse the market for your favorite foods.

You can find the full Celebrate Shoreline schedule here. If you're feeling like there's so much to do and how can you possible fit it all in this weekend... don't worry, because Cromwell Park is only 2 miles from the farmers market and car show so YES YOU CAN visit ALL the fun activities on Saturday!

Fresh this week: Classic Cars - Alaskan Salmon - Mushrooms - Cucumbers - Fresh Basil - Raspberries - Lettuce - Blueberries - Peppers - Shallots - Garlic - Spring Onions - Sunflowers

Stop by the Shoreline Farmers Market this Saturday, August 17, 2019 to Celebrate Shoreline and support your local farmers.

See you Saturday!



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Frolic at the Lake - Thursday

Tuesday, August 13, 2019


Spend a pleasant evening by the lake on Thursday with the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association.

This Thursday, August 15, 2019, 5 - 8pm, The Big Dog (hot dogs) food truck will be joined by the Sweet Wheels (homemade ice cream sandwiches) truck.

Dancers from JHP Legacy will entertain. A lovely play structure is there for the kids and a small track circles the park for strolling.

Everyone is welcome. There will be picnic tables and chairs for you to sit and eat or visit with friends old and new.

No one will be offended if you want to just stop by and pick up dinner - but we hope you'll stay for a while.

Echo Lake Park, N 200th and Ashworth Ave N. 



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Celebrate Shoreline Aug 13 - 18

Sunday, August 11, 2019

2019 marks the 24th birthday of the City of Shoreline. The annual Celebrate Shoreline event commemorates this landmark of the City’s incorporation with activities designed to spark celebration and community spirit. 

The celebration takes place over multiple days and venues to encourage community participation. 

With each year, Celebrate Shoreline reflects the celebration of pride the community has in its Cityhood. 

From local arts organizations and neighborhood associations, to area businesses and individual volunteers, Celebrate Shoreline happens because strong community partnerships come together to show their support for their Shoreline neighbors.

Highlights of 2019 Celebrate Shoreline attractions are as follows:

The North City Jazz Walk will be held Tuesday, August 13 for its 13th year of live jazz music in multiple venues throughout the North City Business District. The Jazz Walk is sponsored by the North City Neighborhood Association, the North City Business Association and the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council will host Correo Aereo at 6:30pm at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden on Wednesday, August 14th for an evening of music in the garden.

The Celebrate Shoreline Car Show will once again be held at the Shoreline Farmers Market at Shoreline Place. Both the Shoreline Historical Museum and the Farmer’s Market are excited to continue their partnership at this year’s event at 10:00am on Saturday, August 17th.

The Celebrate Shoreline Festival on Saturday, August 17th at Cromwell Park will start at noon and include popular pony rides, the petting zoo, live theater, two music stages, inflatables, roving entertainment, a photo booth, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks offering several varieties of food. The successful toy workshop addition last year is back due to popular demand.

And returning for a third year, the Celebrate Shoreline Festival main stage will showcase three community groups sharing their culture through music and dance.

The City will again host the Celebrate Shoreline Main Stage Concert later into the evening of the main Festival with the beer and wine garden available for all festival goers over 21. Local bands Geoffrey Castle, Chikiri, Smokey Brights and Rolling Stones Concert Experience will play the Main Stage Concert.

And finally, as has become tradition, the sandcastle building contest sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association will be accompanied by live Steel Drum music at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park closing out the Celebrate Shoreline weekend on Sunday, August 18, 2019.



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Where the Beat hits the Street - get tickets now for Aug 13 Jazz Walk

Monday, August 5, 2019

Where the Beat hits the Street! The 13th annual North City Jazz Walk. Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Jazz Walk is a street party - and a music festival.

Stroll the street from 6:00 - 10:00pm. Grab an inexpensive bite to eat and hear three, free, open to the public music venues!

OR purchase a bracelet and have access to six additional indoor venues (several of which are 21+) and one outdoor venue at The Showmobile stage.

Music at the outdoor venues starts at 6:30pm. The indoor venues, which require a bracelet for entrance, start the music at 7:00pm.

A night out for families at Jazz Walk
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

There's still plenty of time to get those tickets to the North City Jazz Walk.

Bracelets are $20 until midnight on August 12 and $25 the day of the event.

Street Bites
Photo by Mike Remarcke


There are a number of ways to purchase tickets.
In the North City business district:
  • Leena’s 
  • Golden Bow Flowers and Gifts, 
  • North City Lounge, 
  • North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 
  • North City Water District, 
  • Bethel Lutheran, and 
  • The Easy Monkey Taphouse
In Shoreline:
  • Sky Nursery located at 18528 Aurora Avenue N

Your ticket purchase helps support the artists and the event.

Visit the North City Jazz Walk website for more information.



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Submit community events to the Arts Council’s website calendar

Saturday, July 20, 2019

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council would like to send out a friendly reminder that the website calendar is available for the community to submit upcoming events and activities.

We want to help spread the news about all the amazing events that occur in our community on a weekly basis, especially when it comes to the arts and culture (music, dance, theater, visual arts, culinary, and film).

Other requirements typically include involvement in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities, and status as a community group, PTSA, non-profit organization or has a partnership with the Arts Council.

Please allow at least 14 days for your event to be added to the calendar. Inclusion in the calendar is not guaranteed, and all submissions are subject to review and approval by the Arts Council. We reserve the right to edit submissions for content and space considerations.

Have questions? Please contact Publicity Manager Kevin Sheen, at publicity@shorelinearts.net or call us at 206-417-4645. We are happy to help!

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Busy Traffic Weekend July 19-22

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Puget Sound events and traffic for July 19-22
Paint map courtesy WSDOT


  • Northbound SR 99 tunnel maintenance closure: 10pm Friday, July 19, to 8am Saturday, July 20
  • Mariners vs. Angels: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21, at T-Mobile Park
  • Darrington Bluegrass Festival: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21
  • Montlake Bridge maintenance: One lane in each direction from 6 to 11am Saturday, July 20
  • Capitol Hill Block Party: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21
  • Sounders vs. Timbers: 6:30pm Sunday, July 21, at CenturyLink Field
  • Full SR18 maintenance closure: Between Issaquah-Hobart Road and I-90 from 9pm Friday, July 19, to 1pm Sunday, July 21


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Swingin' Summer Eve and Book Sale Wednesday

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Creme Tangerine plays for the crowd
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Swingin' Summer Eve and the Council of Neighborhood Book Sale will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 5:30 - 8:30pm at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N.

Community festival with food, games, used book sale and live music.

This mid-summer family-friendly festival is open to everyone and is free to attend.

Food will be available for purchase and the Council of Neighborhoods holds a huge gently used book sale at very affordable prices.

Bouncy houses and children's activities, booths with information about city and arts, and the best book sale around!





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Pet Pawrade Saturday in Lake Forest Park

Tuesday, July 9, 2019


MVPs of LFP - Pet Pawrade! is Saturday, July 13


Dress up in your favorite sports gear for this year's theme - MVPs of LFP.

The Pet Pawrade will start at City Hall (Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way) and end at Pfingst Animal Acres Park where there will be prizes for best costumes, pet trick competition, food trucks, booths, and giveaways galore for you and your pet to enjoy!

Big thanks to this year's sponsors for the MVP’s of LFP Costume Contest Categories:

Looking to view the Pawrade? Bring a chair to watch on Brookside Blvd NE between NE 178th St and 44th Ave NE.

Planning to participate in the Pawrade walk? Line-up will begin 9:40am at City Hall, marching will begin at 10:00am. You do not need a pet or costume to participate!

Event Schedule:
  • Lineup for Pawrade Walk - 9:40am at City Hall
  • Costume Contest Judging - 9:50am through 10:20am
  • Parade March Begins - 10:00am
  • Community Celebration at Pfingst Animal Acres Park with:
  • *NEW* Pet Trick Competition - 10:40am
  • Announcement of the MVP’s Costume Contest (after Trick Competition) - ~11:15am
  • Musical Performance: Brooke Pennock and Wendy McDowell "Cool Water" - ~11:45am to 1:00pm
AND Pet Trick Competition:
BowWow Fun Towne's Most Outstanding Tricksters!

Rules to Remember:
  • Only motorized or battery-operated vehicles assisting disabled persons will be allowed in the parade.
  • All animals are invited but must be under control at all times.
  • Participants should bring water for their pets and pick up after them!
  • All judges’ decisions on awarding winners are final.
  • No commercial entries or politicking will be allowed.
  • Have fun!!

Questions? Contact the Community Volunteer Coordinator by phone (206-957-2814) or email (croche@cityoflfp.com).



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Hillwood Ice Cream Social Wednesday

Monday, July 8, 2019

Time for Hillwood’s annual Party! Our 12th Annual Community Ice Cream Social will be Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 to 8:30 in Hillwood Park, N 190th and 3rd Ave NW.

Enjoy FREE ice cream sundaes, live music with Top of the Hill Barbershop Quartet and Homebrew Stringband, and kids games and face painting. Plus Absolut Hot Dogs will be there for your dining pleasure. Bring your recycling questions to stump the experts from Recology.

We are collecting used book donations for the Council of Neighborhoods book sale. There will be a box for book donations.



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A few seats are left for Dinner in the Gardens

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Dine at Dunn Gardens


Dinner in the Gardens, Thursday, July 18, 5:30 to 8:30pm


Tickets from $125 per person, includes food, wine, taxes, staff gratuities, and other transaction fees. Call us at 206-362-0933, or go to the website for additional information and to purchase tickets.

There are a few seats left for the upcoming Dinner in the Gardens on Thursday, July 18, at Dunn Gardens.

Dining beneath towering trees on The Great Lawn with a peek-a-boo view of Puget Sound is the most magical way to spend an evening. Bring your friends and join in this elegant fundraising celebration of summer in Seattle.

You will be helping preserve this 100-year-old Olmsted Brothers-designed garden for future generations in an ever-sprawling Seattle landscape. Your support also allows Dunn Gardens to share this incredible space with others.

In the past year the Gardens have invited The Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards, Eagle Scouts, Souluminations, Historylink, Plant Amnesty, and Behind the Badge for a variety of programs.

Families from Mary’s Place are invited to enjoy Children’s Theater in the Gardens. Alzheimer’s patients have found comfort just being in Dunn Gardens.

Produce from our vegetable garden is regularly harvested for The Bitter Lake Food Bank and the first graders of Broadview-Thomson School always look forward to outings to The Dunn.

A big thank you to all our volunteers, donors, members, and supporters for making these programs possible.



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That's a wrap: Another memorable Shoreline Arts Festival


Photos courtesy Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council would like to give a big thank you to everyone who came out to take pART in the 29th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival at our NEW LOCATION at Shoreline Community College.

Performers on the main stage, inside


It was an incredible turnout of local art and talented artists from around the northwest.

Girl discovers joy of hammering
making a birdhouse with Irons Bros.


In addition to all of the unique artwork, there were plenty of highlights, including performances at the Main Stage and Community Stage, Hands-on Art for kids (and adults!), enlightening Cultural Room exhibits, aerial performances on Sunday by The Cabiri, delicious food and beverages in the Food Truck Food Court, and of course the 50+ Artist Marketplace!

There were performers on the outdoor stage


We also lucked out with the weather this year!

This extraordinary celebration of our community’s dedication to creativity is made possible year after year by a wonderfully passionate group of festival committee members, volunteers, staff, sponsors, donors, and members, for whom the Arts Council is immensely and forever grateful.

The Cabiri troupe performed

In addition to all of these amazing groups and people, we also must give a big thank you to the Shoreline Community College for hosting the festival this year. We are deeply appreciative of all their hard work and commitment to making this a special event for the community. Thank you to all of you!

Madeleine wins an award


Did you have a blast at the festival? Please consider contributing to the Arts Council to help keep this keystone community event alive and thriving. It just takes a moment to donate or become an Arts Council Member, and your support goes a long way towards continuing the festival and developing other important Arts Council programs and events.

Africa cultural room


We’re already looking forward to the next Shoreline Arts Festival in 2020!

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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