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| Apr, 11 | New media conference | The University of Connecticut Neag School of Education presents “The New Media Literacies for Today’s Plugged-In Generation” from 8:45 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. at the Bishop Center on the UConn campus in Storrs. Designed for teachers, health-care professionals, counselors, prevention specialists, media leaders and parents. Explores the impact of today’s mass media upon children and youth. Includes keynote speakers and 20 workshops. Information and registration: 486-3231.
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| Apr, 11 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the at Glenbrook Road on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Apr, 11 | Senior trip | The Lebanon Senior Transportation System sponsors a trip to the Polish National Home in Hartford for lunch. Price for transportation: $4. Information and reservations: 642-2024.
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| Apr, 11 | Senior film | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors a free film at 12:45 p.m. Film: five episodes of “You Bet Your Life.” Popcorn and beverages available. Information: 429-0262, ext. 104.
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| Apr, 11 | Parkinson's Support Group | The McSweeney Regional Senior Center, 47 Crescent St., Willimantic, sponsors a Parkinson’s Support Group at 1 p.m. Information: 423-4524.
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| Apr, 11 | 'Caught in the Net' | The Windham Theatre Guild presents a dessert theatre production of the British comedy “Caught in the Net” at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main St., Willimantic. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Price: $20 adults, $17 seniors, students and children. Show only tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and children. Ticket reservations: 423-2245 or www.windhamtheatreguild.org.
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| Apr, 11 | Canterbury Historical Society | The Canterbury Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, off Route 14, Canterbury. Program: Railroads in Eastern Connecticut, presented by Mark Granville, president of the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum. Information: www.canterburyhistorical.org.
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| Apr, 11 | Christ in the Passover | The United Baptist Church, 38 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford, sponsors a program “Christ in Passover” at 7 p.m. Presented by Jews for Jesus. Includes insights into the pieces of God’s salvation plan. Free, all welcome. Information: 429-2923, 289-4416 or 429-8252.
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| Apr, 11 | Connecticut invents | The Mansfield Historical Society sponsors a free program “Connecticut Invents” at 7 p.m. in the Buchanan Auditorium of the Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield. Presented by Patrick Smith. All welcome.
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| Apr, 11 | Garden earth lecture | The Babcock Library, 25 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford, sponsors a garden earth lecture at 7 p.m., presented by Maureen Haseley-Jones, landscape designer. Topic: reconnecting peoples hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life giving gardens. Free, public welcome.
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