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| Jul, 12 | Babysitter training | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its baby sitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. For ages 11 to 15. Topics include safety, safe play, basic care and first aid. Price: $60. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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| Jul, 12 | Water ski class and tournament | The Coventry Lake Water Ski Club sponsors its water ski class and tournament starting at 9 a.m. at Patriots Park, 124 Lake St., Coventry. Competition events include trick ski, kneeboard and wakeboard. Information: www.coventrywaterski.com.
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| Jul, 12 | Atlatl | 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 “Everything You Want to Know about Atlatls from 10 a.m. to noon. Presented by Gary Nolf from the World Atlatl Association. Atlats is an ancient spear-throwing tool. Learn to throw one like a pro. For ages 8 to adult. Price: $10 members, $15 others. Registration required by calling 486-4460.
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| Jul, 12 | Book talk | The Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main St., South Windham, sponsors a talk about the book “The Ant With Red Pants” at 11 a.m. Presented by the author Joe Osowski and the illustrator Michael Smith. Includes a demonstration about making simple drawings from basic shapes. Information: 423-5159.
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| Jul, 12 | Board games | The Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield, sponsors a game time from 2 to 5 p.m. Snacks provided. Play games with friends or hang and read. For ages 12 to 18. Sign-up required by calling 423-2501.
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| Jul, 12 | Spaghetti dinner | The Women’s Softball Association of Greater Willimantic sponsors its annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW, 1415 Main St., Willimantic. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, coffee and juice. Price: $6 adults, $5 seniors and children ages 5 and older, free under age 5. Tickets at the door.
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| Jul, 12 | Music at twilight | The Prudence Crandall Museum, routes 14 and 169, Canterbury, sponsors its Music at Twilight program from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Music by Donna Dufresne and the Gypsy Cowboys. Free admission, suggested donation: $2. Museum tours extra. Information: 546-7800.
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| Jul, 12 | Never Alone Cafe | The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery sponsors its Never Alone Café at the First Baptist Church, 667 Main St., Willimantic, at 7 p.m. Features three bands including Out of the Pitt, Sour Grapes and another to be announced. A drug and alcohol-free event. Information: 423-5804.
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| Jul, 13 | Buffet breakfast | The American Legion Post 180, Route 207, Lebanon, sponsors a buffet breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Menu: omelets, eggs to order, bacon, ham, pancakes, home fries, toast and beverage. Take-outs available. Price: $7 adults, $5 seniors and children ages 12 and under.
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| Jul, 13 | Water ski class and tournament | The Coventry Lake Water Ski Club sponsors its water ski class and tournament starting at 9 a.m. at Patriots Park, 124 Lake St., Coventry. Competition events include slalom. Information: www.coventrywaterski.com.
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