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| Oct, 10 | Heroes and Heroism concert | The University of Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents its Heroes and Heroism Concert at 8 p.m. in the von der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Road on the UConn campus in Storrs. Conductors: Jeffrey H. Renshaw and Howard Hsu. Music by Beethoven, Wagner, Stravinsky and a world premiere of “Variation on the Theme of a Chinese Folk Song” by Lu Wei.
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| Oct, 10 | The Capitol Steps | The University of Connecticut Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road, on the UConn campus presents the humor group The Capitol Steps at 8 p.m. Admission: $34 to $45 with some discounts available. Cabaret fare: $3 to $9. Tickets and information: 486-4226.
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| Oct, 11 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Brialee RV, 174 Laurel Lane, Ashford. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Oct, 11 | Book sale | The Abington Social Library, 536 Hampton Road, Route 98, Abington, sponsors its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Hardcovers: $1. Paperbacks: $.50.
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| Oct, 11 | Connecticut child care | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its Connecticut Child Care course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. First aid, infant/child CPR, injury prevention, more. Meets state requirements for family and center daycare staff. Price: $75. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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| Oct, 11 | Craft and tag sale | The Canterbury VFW, 21 North Canterbury Road, Route 169, Canterbury, sponsors a craft and tag sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Oct, 11 | Hike for Heat | The Boy Scout Troop 180 of Lebanon sponsors its Hike for Heat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Lebanon Green, West Town Street, Lebanon. Collections of non-perishable food items and personal care items and donations for home heating assistance benefit Lebanon’s Social Services and Neighors Helping Neighbors. Chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, pop corn available. Information or sponsorships: 456-0049.
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| Oct, 11 | AARP safe driving | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors the AARP 55 Alive Safe Driving Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continues Oct. 18 at the same times. Fee: $25. Information and reservations: 429-0262, ext. 104.
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| Oct, 11 | Book and bake sale | The Friends of the Fletcher Memorial Library sponsors a book and bake sale in the Holt Hall of the Hampton Congregational Church, 257 Main St., Route 97, Hampton, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 5,000 books available.
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| Oct, 11 | Hearing association | The Hearing Loss Association of Quiet Corner meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ashford Senior Housing Community Room, 49 Tremko Lane, across from the town hall, in Ashford. Refreshments. All welcome.
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