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| Oct, 22 | Puppet forum | The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 6 Bourn Place on the University of Connecticut Depot campus in Storrs, sponsors a live forum at 7:30 p.m. Features a talk by Pam Arciero, puppeteer for Sesame Street and other shows. Free admission, public welcome. Puppet exhibit tour at 7 p.m. Information: 486-0339.
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| Oct, 23 | Bird walk | The Connecticut Audubon Society sponsors a bird walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Road, Hampton, led by Andy Rzeznikiewicz, sanctuary manager. Bring binoculars, wear drab clothing. Price: $5 members, $10 others. Information: 928-4948.
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| Oct, 23 | Tourism and culture workshop | The Connecticut Commission on Culture and tourism holds a Show and Tell workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Windham Arts Collaborative, 886 Main St., Willimantic. For arts, cultural and tourism organizations and personnel. Information: www.cultureandtourism.org.
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| Oct, 23 | Cooking demonstration | Columbia Seniors Organization sponsors a free cooking demonstration at 12:30 p.m. at the Beckish Senior Center, Route 66, Columbia. Diabetic-friendly desserts. Blood glucose screenings and glucometers by Abbott Labs. Information: 228-0759.
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| Oct, 23 | Book fair | The Lebanon Elementary School PTA sponsors its Fall Safari Book Fair from 1 to 8 p.m. at the school, 479 Exeter Road, Lebanon, in the Cafeteria. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
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| Oct, 23 | Flu/pneumonia clinic | VNA East sponsors a flu/pneumonia clinic at the Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, from 1 to 5 p.m. Flu vaccine: $30. Flumist: $45. Insurances accepted: Medicare B, Anthem, Aetna, ConnectiCare, Healthnet/Smart Choice. Pneumonia vaccine: $50. Insurances accepted: Medicare B or Anthem. Information: 456-7288.
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| Oct, 23 | Senior book worms | Columbia Seniors Organization sponsors its Bookworms meeting at the Beckish Senior Center, Route 66, Columbia, at 1 p.m. Book: “A Thousand Splendid Sons” by Khaled Hassieni. Led by Therna Curtis. Information: 228-0759.
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| Oct, 23 | Children's readings | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, sponsors a fund-raiser from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the conference room. Features readings for children with Lorraine Strenkowski, author of the new book “How Tall is a Giant?” Benefits hospital programs.
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| Oct, 23 | Opening art reception | The Julian Akus Gallery in the lower level of Shafer Hall on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus in Willimantic sponsors a opening art reception from 4 to 7 p.m. for the opening of its new exhibit “It’s Getting Hot in Here.” Includes two performance pieces. Free, public welcome. Exhibit runs to Dec. 11.
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| Oct, 23 | Energy assistance and conservation forum | The Willington Democratic Town Committee sponsors an open forum about energy efficiency and assistance programs at the Willington Hill Fire Department, 24 Old Farms Road, Willington, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Moderated by State Rep. Bryan Hurlburt. Includes a panel discussion.
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