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| Sep, 25 | Columbia Seniors Book Worms | Columbia Seniors Organization sponsors its Bookworms meeting at the Beckish Senior Center, Route 66, Columbia, at 1 p.m. Book: Selections from “Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett. Led by Judy Vezina. Information: 228-0759.
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| Sep, 25 | Pre-diabetes class | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, sponsors a pre-diabetes class from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration required. Must have physician referral. Information: 456-6805.
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| Sep, 25 | Poetry reading | The UConn Co-op, 2075 Hillside Road on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, sponsors a poetry reading by Jonas Zdanyz at 6 p.m.
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| Sep, 25 | Taiwanese film | The Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield, sponsors a showing of the Taiwanese film “Fishing Luck” at 6:30 p.m. Free, public welcome. Information: 423-2501.
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| Sep, 25 | Hebron cooks | The United Brethren of Hebron Synagogue sponsors its Hebron Cooks cooking demonstration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St., Hebron. Presented by Dory Alderman. Topic: “My Favorite Dinner Party.” A five-course meal. Admission: $15 advance, $20 at the door. Includes recipes and samplings. Information: 228-1781 or www.ubofhebron.org.
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| Sep, 25 | Nightsongs Open Mike | The Knights of Columbus, 138 Snake Hill Road, Coventry, sponsors its Nightsongs Open Mike at 7 p.m. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m. Music and spoken word performers as well as listeners welcome. Favorite performer: Curtis Brand. Hosted by Ruth O’Neil and Jim Hammitt. Suggested admission: $4. Benefits outreach programs.
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| Sep, 26 | Biodiversity weekend | The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at the University of Connecticut sponsors its Biodiversity Weekend through Sept. 28 for ages 16 and older. Field trips and programs about moths, mammals, mosses, reptiles, amphibians, birds and more. Includes hikes. Registration fee: $200 members, $300 others. Advanced registration required by calling 486-4460.
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| Sep, 26 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic. Walk-ins welcome. Drawing for $25 gas card. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Sep, 26 | Senior trip | The Lebanon Senior Transportation System sponsors a trip to the Sharp Hill Vineyard in Pomfret. Lunch on your own. Price for transportation: $4. Information and reservations: 642-2024.
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| Sep, 26 | Sewing revolution | The Windham Textile and History Museum, 411 Main St., Willimantic, opens a new exhibit “Sewing Revolution: The Machine that Changed the World.” Exhibit runs to Dec. 28. Museum admission: $5 adults, $3.50 seniors and students. Information: 456-2178 or www.millmuseum.org.
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