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| Apr, 5 | Latin Fest 2008 | The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road on the University of Connecticut campus is Storrs, presents Latin Fest 2008 at 8 p.m. Dance cabaret with dinner, dessert and cash bar available. Featured bands include India, the Princess of Salsa and Grupo Niche. Tickets and information: 486-4226 or www.jorgensen.uconn.edu.
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| Apr, 5 | Willington Star Party | The Willington Conservation Commission sponsors its Star Party at 8 p.m. at the Fenton Ruby Park, Moosemeadow and Burma roads, Willington, in the hayfield. Guided astronomical tour led by Paul Pribula. Bring flashlight, binoculars and telescopes welcome. Some telescopes available for use. Canceled if cloudy or rain. Information: 429-8384.
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| Apr, 6 | Breakfast | The VFW Post 1724, 1415 Main St., Willimantic, sponsors a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Eggs to order, omelets, pancakes, french toast, home fries, choice of ham, sausage or bacon, beverage. Senior discount available.
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| Apr, 6 | Breakfast | A breakfast to benefit the Windham Invitational Special Olympics Swim Meet takes place from 7 a.m. to noon at the Franco-American Civic and Social Club, 116 Club Road, Windham. Menu includes eggs, toast, home fries, bacon or sausage, pastries and beverage. Price: $6 adults, $5 seniors and children under age 12.
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| Apr, 6 | Drawing plants | The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, 2019 Hillside Road on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, sponsors a workshop “The Art of Drawing Nature Plants” from noon to 2 p.m. Led by Virge Kask, illustrator. Price: $15 members, $20 others. Registration required. Information: 486-4460.
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| Apr, 6 | Images of Scotland | The Scotland Historical Society presents its Images of Scotland slide show at 1:30 p.m. in the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department Community Hall, 47 Brook Road, Scotland. Information: 423-1547.
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| Apr, 6 | 'Caught in the Net' | The Windham Theatre Guild presents the British comedy “Caught in the Net” at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main St., Willimantic, at 2 p.m. Price: $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and children. Ticket reservations: 423-2245 or www.windhamtheatreguild.org.
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| Apr, 6 | Art reception | An art reception takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Gallery of the Homer Babbidge Library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. Commemorates the opening of exhibits in the library and the Dodd Research Center. Artists: Pamela and Frank Bramble. Refreshments, public welcome.
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| Apr, 6 | Piano/organ concert | The Andover Congregational Church, Route 6, Andover, sponsors a debut concert at 2 p.m. of its new Mason & Hamlin piano. Classical to jazz music performed by Markus Centola and Maria Bessonova, pianists, and James Burr, organist.
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| Apr, 6 | Take Note! benefit concert | The a cappella vocal ensemble Take Note! presents a concert at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. Donations at the door benefit NAMI-Windham County and Natchaug Hospital.
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