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| What |
Wrapper Art |
| When |
Wednesday, July 8 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
Learn how to weave a bag, belt or bracelet from chip bags, duct tape and other recyclable materials. Once you know how to do it, the sky's the limit on what you can create! |
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| What |
Dr. Ya Ya's Gumbo Party |
| When |
Thursday, July 9 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
Free, fun family concert @ Community Center (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Playtivity presents: Fun Drum |
| When |
Friday, July 10 2009, 2:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library - Buchanan Auditorium |
| Notes: |
Join in this interactive program of music, movement, stories and fun. Participants will experience a variety of percussion instruments and enjoy opportunities to lead, improvise and listen. This program is recommended for ages 4 and up and requires advance registration. Please call or drop in to the Library to sign up. Free. |
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| What |
Open Wheels: Make a bowl for the Pottery Sale |
| When |
Saturday, July 11 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Community School of the Arts |
| Notes: |
Open Wheels: Make a bowl for the Pottery Sale Fundraiser; call to reserve a time (ages 6 & up) (Community School of the Arts (UConn) (486-1073) (www.csa.uconn.edu)) |
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| What |
Tween/ Teen Henna and Sparkle Tattoos |
| When |
Wednesday, July 15 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
Tweens and Teens! Design your own tattoo or use a pre-made design. Henna tattoos are made from safe, natural dye that lasts a few weeks on skin. Or, make a sparkly skin decoration that washes off with soap and water for a more temporary look. Bring a friend and tattoo each other! Sign up by July 1 at the library. Free |
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| What |
Drop-in Family Summer Fun Night |
| When |
Wednesday, July 15 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
Drop-in Family Summer Fun Night: pool and gym fun, games and more! (all ages) (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
FREE Mansfield Day at the Community Center |
| When |
Wednesday, July 15 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
FREE Mansfield Day at the Community Center; swim, use gym, play games (all ages) (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Concert: 21st Anniversary Kidsville Kuckoo Revue |
| When |
Thursday, July 16 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
21st Anniversary Kidsville Kuckoo Revue; free, fun family concert @ Community Center (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Afternoon @ the Museum |
| When |
Friday, July 17 2009, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Where |
CT State Museum of Natural History & CT Archaeology Center |
| Notes: |
Afternoon @ the Museum: Meet Your Lunch & play with your food! (grades 1-5 w/adult) (CT State Museum of Natural History & CT Archaeology Center (UConn) (486-4460) |
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| What |
Play With Your Food Tween/ Teen Photo Contest |
| When |
Saturday, July 18 2009, 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
Tweens and teens! Let your creativity shine through and make a sculpture out of fruits and vegetables or some other food. Snap a picture and submit it for our contest. Submit your entry by July 18th. Photos will be on display and judged during the week of July 19th. Winners will be announced at our Candy Sushi Making event on July 29th. Please see detailed instructions and inspiration at the library or on our website www.biblio.org/mansfield
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| What |
Nappy's Puppets presents: Father Goose's Tales |
| When |
Saturday, July 18 2009, 10:30 a.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library - Buchanan Auditorium |
| Notes: |
Mother Goose is away for the day and Father Goose is in charge. Too bad he can't get any of the stories right! Puppeteer Jim Napolitano takes the art of shadow puppetry to a new level in this funny and creative show for the whole family. Free
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| What |
Project O: In the Lab & Out to Sea at Avery Point |
| When |
Saturday, July 18 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Where |
call for detail: 486-4460 |
| Notes: |
BYO picnic (ages 6 & up w/adult) (CT State Museum of Natural History & CT Archaeology Center (UConn) (486-4460) (www.mnh.uconn.edu)) |
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| What |
Free carillon concert |
| When |
Monday, July 20 2009, 6:15 p.m. |
| Where |
Storrs Congregational Church |
| Notes: |
Free carillon concert on the lawn of the Storrs Congregational Church + desserts for sale (429-9382) |
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| What |
Todd Brodeur's World Class Frisbee Show |
| When |
Tuesday, July 21 2009, 2:30 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library - Buchanan Auditorium |
| Notes: |
Get some frisbee tips from 2 time World Freestyle Champion Todd Brodeur. Test your own skills as Todd guides you through some of his special moves! This program is recommended for ages 5 and up and requires advance registration. Please call or drop in to the Library to sign up. Free. |
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| What |
Connecticut Department of Labor's Career Express Bus |
| When |
Wednesday, July 22 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library - Buchanan Auditorium Parking Lot |
| Notes: |
The Mansfield Public Library is pleased to host the Connecticut Department of Labor's Career Express Bus on Wednesday, July 22 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in our Buchanan Auditorium Parking Lot. Career Express is the Department of Labor's mobile One-Stop Career Center. It provides the latest workforce and job skills development services to individuals and employers across the state. It is equipped with eight computer workstations with Internet access, the latest audio-visual systems including a plasma TV with SMARTBoard technology and a hydraulic wheelchair lift to make it fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Services that will be available to the public on this day are: Job Search Strategies; Resume Writing and Critique; Interviewing Techniques and Career Exploration. For additional information contact the library at 860.423.2501. This service is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. |
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| What |
Tween/ Teen T-Shirt Design |
| When |
Wednesday, July 22 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
Bring a T shirt and make a cool design. You have 3 options:
1. Tie-Dye a white shirt
2. Bring a shirt and a laser printed image to transfer onto it
3. Bring in a colored shirt and make bleached out design.
free |
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| What |
Concert: Les Julian |
| When |
Thursday, July 23 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
Free, fun family concert @ Community Center (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Pottery Sale Fundraiser |
| When |
Saturday, July 25 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Where |
Community School of the Arts |
| Notes: |
Fundraiser for the Community School of the Arts Scholarship Fund (Community School of the Arts (UConn) (486-1073) (www.csa.uconn.edu)) |
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| What |
2009 K-9/Canine Olympics |
| When |
Saturday, July 25 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Where |
UConn Depot Campus, Rte. 44 |
| Notes: |
Fundraiser on the UConn Depot Campus, Rte. 44; fun for all! (486-4800) |
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| What |
Bus trip: Whale Watch |
| When |
Sunday, July 26 2009, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Where |
call for details - 429-3015 x0 |
| Notes: |
Out of Plymouth, MA; register by July 3 (all ages with adult) (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
CAN-DO Agility Dogs |
| When |
Monday, July 27 2009, 2:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
CAN-DO stands for Canterbury Agility Nonstop Dog Organization, and is a group that competes throughout New England in Dog Agility events. Watch as dog and handler teams demonstate special skills navigating an obstacle course. Come see what this fun sport is all about! Please note we have a raindate of July 30. Free.
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| What |
Storyteller Carol Birch |
| When |
Tuesday, July 28 2009, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library Buchanan Auditorium |
| Notes: |
The Mansfield Public Library welcomes dynamic storyteller Carol Birch and her special storytelling program on Lou Gehrig: The Story of a Great Man. Please join us for this special storytelling presentation as July 4th 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of Gehrig's speech in Yankee stadium - a speech which reverberates in the American psyche to this day. The story is compelling, heartwarming and inspiring and Birch's story crafting is nuanced, capturing the essential qualities of the man in carefully chosen words and images. Carol Birch is recognized as a master storyteller by her peers, having received the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence Award. This program is free and open to the public and is recommended for older children and adults. For additional information please contact the Mansfield Public Library at 800.423.2501 or visit our website at http://www.biblio.org/mansfield/. |
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| What |
Tween/Teen Photo Contest Awards and Candy Sushi Making |
| When |
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
We'll be announcing the winners of our "Play with Your Food" Photo Contest. After prizes are awarded, we'll make some candy sushi!
Free |
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| What |
Drop-in Family Summer Fun Night |
| When |
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
Pool and gym fun, games and more! (all ages) (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Concert: Shaded Soul |
| When |
Thursday, July 30 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Community Center |
| Notes: |
Free, fun family concert @ Community Center (Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department (429-3015) |
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| What |
Dave Fry presents: Family Singalong |
| When |
Saturday, August 1 2009, 10:30 a.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library- Buchanan Auditorium |
| Notes: |
Dave Fry's show mixes silly songs, old favorites, made-up tunes and funny stories, and he gets everyone involved in the joy of making music together. Dave is a master guitar and mandolin player, and a master of many styles. Bring the whole family to this fun concert! Free
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| What |
Tween/Teen Craft: Make Your Own Book |
| When |
Wednesday, August 5 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where |
Mansfield Public Library |
| Notes: |
Drop in and learn how to make your own blank book! Free |
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