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| Aug, 16 | Steeple Chase | The annual Steeple Chase to benefit Windham Area Interfaith Ministry and Perception Programs starts at the Windham Mills, 320 Main St., Willimantic. Sign-in from 7 to 11 a.m. Rides of 20, 35, 50 and 100 miles. Advance registration: $25 rider, $75 family/group. Registration at event: $30 rider, $80 family/group. Minimum fund-raising: $50 rider, $100 family/group. Free food and snacks. Information: 450-7122 or www.perceptionprograms.org/steeple.
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| Aug, 16 | 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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| Aug, 16 | Childbirth class | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, sponsors a childbirth class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hatch Day Room. Cost: $65 for those delivering babies at WCMH, $75 others. Registration and information: 456-6894.
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| Aug, 16 | Storrs Farmers Market | The Storrs Farmers Market runs from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot between the Audrey Beck Municipal Building and E.O. Smith High School on Route 195 in Storrs. Entertainment by Bruce John. Weekly recipe exchange.
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| Aug, 16 | Chicken barbecue | The Eastford Independent Fire Co. No. 1, 6 Westford Road, Eastford, sponsors its annual chicken barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. Eat in or take-out. Price: $10 per dinner. Tickets: 974-0256, 974-1678 or 974-3688.
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| Aug, 16 | End of summer party | The Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield, sponsors its End of Summer party from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pizza, ice cream and prizes. For ages 12 to 18. Information: 423-2501.
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| Aug, 16 | Music on the green | The Scotland Recreation Committee sponsors a free music concert featuring the classic rock band The Blackbums from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the Scotland Town Green, routes 14 and 97, Scotland. Information: 423-1547.
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| Aug, 16 | Full moon walk | The Connecticut Audubon Society sponsors its free Full Moon Walk at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Road, Hampton. Led by Vern Pursley, caretakers.
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| Aug, 17 | Special music | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 26 Plains Road, Windham Center, features music by Anthony Scoville during the Service of the Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. He will be available to talk with at the coffee hour following the service.
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| Aug, 17 | Chicken barbecue | The Columbia Lions Club sponsors its annual chicken barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. at Recreation Park, Hennequin Road, Columbia. Menu includes corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, beverage and ice cream. Price: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6.25 children under age 12. Walk-ins welcome. Advanced tickets or information: 228-8241.
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