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| Jul, 14 | Biodiversity field school | The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs sponsors its Biodiversity Field School for students entering grades 5 to 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Continues to July 18. Examine and compare species richness around the UConn campus. Fee: $200. Information or registration: 486-9219.
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| Jul, 14 | Weed walk | The Connecticut Audubon Society sponsors a weed walk July 20 at 10 a.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Road, Hampton. Led by Pam Brundage, herbalist. Limited space. Registration deadline: July 14. Registration: 974-1633.
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| Jul, 14 | Senior film | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors a free film at 12:45 p.m. Film: “Charlie Wilson’s War.” Popcorn and beverages available. Information: 429-0262, ext. 104.
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| Jul, 14 | Adult health screenings | VNA East sponsors adult health screenings from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Willington Senior Center in Willington. Free blood pressure screenings. Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood glucose, earwax and foot care available at nominal charge. Appointment or information: 456-7288.
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| Jul, 14 | Teddy bear picnic | The Andover Public Library, Route 6, Andover, sponsors a Teddy Bear picnic from 3 to 4 p.m. Includes story and craft. Information: 742-7428.
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| Jul, 14 | Lawn concert | The Storrs Congregational Church, 2 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, sponsors its Concert on the Lawn series at 6:15 p.m. Features the acoustic ensemble Wild Notes. Variety of Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, rock and classical music. Carillon concert by Dionisio Lind at 7:15 p.m. Free-will donations appreciated. Picnics, lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Desserts available for purchase. Rain location: Parish House Lounge.
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| Jul, 15 | Blood pressure screenings | VNA East sponsors blood pressure screenings from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Fire Safety Complex. Information: 456-7288.
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| Jul, 15 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the Willimantic Elks Club, 198 Pleasant St., Willimantic. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Jul, 15 | Children's book | The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, 1134 Main St., Coventry, sponsors a reading of the picture book “The Ant with Red Pants” at 3 p.m., by its author J.A. Osowski. Includes illustration demonstration by Michael Smith, illustrator. For ages 4 and older. Registration required. Information: 742-7606.
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| Jul, 15 | First aid with adult CPR/AED and infant CPR | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its Standard First Aid Course with CPR and AED for adult, children and infant from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. Continues July 16 and 17. First aid, basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, using an automated external defibrillator. Price: $80. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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