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| May, 1 | Story time | The Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, sponsors a story time at 10 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5. Stories, crafts and more. Continues weekly to June 5. Information: 423-1492.
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| May, 1 | History program | Connecticut State Historian Bruce Stave presents a talk “Oral History and Local History” at 1 p.m. in the Quinebaug Valley Community College Auditorium on Upper Maple Street in Danielson. Reception and light refreshments follow. Free, public welcome. Part of the Killingly Tercentennial Celebration.
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| May, 1 | Adult CPR/AED | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its adult CPR and AED course from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. Basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, using an automated external defibrillator. Price: $50. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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| May, 1 | Publication party | The University of Connecticut literary journal Long River Review sponsors its publication party at 6 p.m. at the UConn Coop on the UConn campus in Storrs. Readings and dessert reception. Free, public welcome.
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| May, 1 | Genealogy series | The Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield, sponsors a basic genealogy series from 6:30 to 8 p.m., led by Laurie Cayer. Continues May 15, 29 and June 5. Free, public welcome. Information: 423-2501.
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| May, 1 | Preschool open house | The Prince of Peace Christian Preschool, 10 North River Road, Coventry, sponsors an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Information: 742-7548 or www.princeofpeace-lcms.org.
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| May, 1 | 'The Merchant of Venice' | Arts at the Capitol Theater Arts Magnet School, 896 Main St., Willimantic, presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 12 and under. Tickets available by calling 465-5636.
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| May, 1 | Film and poetry reading | The documentary “Polis is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Includes poetry readings and viewing of literary manuscripts as part of a celebration of the American poet Charles Olson. Free, public welcome.
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| May, 1 | UConn Symphony Orchestra and Festival Chorus | The University of Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Festival Chorus present a concert in von der Mehden Recital Hall, 830 Bolton Road on the UConn campus in Storrs at 8 p.m. Music by Schumann and Beethoven. Admission: $7 public, free for students and children.
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| May, 2 | 'Three Penny Opera | Columbia Seniors Organization Get Up and Go Club sponsors a trip to see “Three Penny Opera” at the University of Connecticut. Carpool from the Beckish Senior Center, Route 66, Columbia, at 8:45 a.m. Information: 228-0759.
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