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| Jul, 29 | Physics talk | The University of Connecticut in Storrs sponsors a free talk at 8 p.m. at the Jorgensen Auditorium. Speaker: Wolfgang Ketterle, professor of physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Topic: From the hot big bang to the coldest temperature ever achieved.
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| Jul, 30 | Interfaith Sewing and Service | The Interfaith Sewing and Service Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. New members welcome. Bring bag lunch. Projects: fair quilt, school bags for Church World Service, maternity dresses for Haiti. Information: 423-6827 or 228-9658.
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| Jul, 30 | Musical starts | The Andover Public Library, Route 6, Andover, sponsors Musical Starts, a program that teaches music to children ages 3 to 6 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Focuses on singing in tune, keeping a beat and moving artistically to music. Information: 742-7428.
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| Jul, 30 | Memory program | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors a presentation about memory support at 12:45 p.m. Presented by Kristen Chadderton from the Memory Support Unit at Evergreen Living Care Center. Information: 429-0262.
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| Jul, 30 | Summer concert | The Hicks-Stearns Family Museum on the Tolland Green in Tolland sponsors a lawn concert by Mad Agnes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as part of the 30th anniversary celebration. Admission by donation. Picnics and seating welcome. Cookies, water and soft drinks sold. Information: 875-7552.
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| Jul, 30 | Integrative Health lecture | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital Integrative Health Steering Committee sponsors a free lecture from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bernard and Desrosier rooms of the hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic. Topic: “Animal Assisted Therapy.” Speakers: Terrie Carpenter and Zarra Quinn. Information: 456-6002.
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| Jul, 31 | Adult health screenings | VNA East sponsors adult health screenings from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Russell Mercier Senior Center in Hebron. 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, 31 | Teen Henna Tattoo Craft | Get an attractive temporary tattoo using safe natural dyes. Select your own design. 1 p.m. at the Scotland Public Library. This program is open to ages 12-18. Please call 423-1492 with questions or to sign-up. |
| Jul, 31 | Henna workshop | The Children’s Department of the Willimantic Public Library, 905 Main St., Willimantic, sponsors a henna workshop at 4 p.m. for youth in grades 7 to 10. Choose a small design that will be applied to a hand or arm, creating a temporary design. Registration: 465-3082.
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| Jul, 31 | Artist fellowship information session | The Connecticut on Culture and Tourism sponsors an information session about its artist fellowship program at the Quinebaug Valley Community College, Upper Maple Street, Danielson, from 6 to 8 p.m. Includes application process. Information: 256-2720.
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