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  1. Oct
    26
    Fri

    1. Teen Center Open Friday nights
      7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

      Teen Center

      105 Bethlehem Pike

      The Teen Center located directly across from the Chestnut Hill East Train station is open every Friday night from 7:30 to 10:30 pm for 12-15 year olds. The Teen Center is now open for High School Students on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Center is staffed by a young adult who has his/her clearances. Special Events include: Games, Movies, Drumming, Nintendo Wii, Live music and Open Mic nights. Some Fridays are just TGIF nights to hang with friends. There is free access to the Teen Center with a $25 yearly membership. All teens are admitted with a $5 guest fee charge.

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      7:30 pm
      Teen Center Open Friday nights
    2. Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club
      8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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      Kids

      8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
      Wissahickon Skating Club
      550 W. Willow Grove Ave.

      Wissahickon Skating Club will be holding an open public skate time for those interested in taking to the ice. Admission is $9 and skate rentals are $3. Visit http://www.wissskating.com for more information.

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      8:30 pm
      Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club
  2. Oct
    27
    Sat

    1. Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Plymouth Meeting Friends School

      2150 Bulter Pike Plymouth Meeting

      http://www.pmfs1780.org

      Head on over to Plymouth Meeting Friends School to check out the Gently Used Kids Clothing Sale on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

       

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      9:00 am
      Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
    2. Germantown White House Tours
      10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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      Other

       

      10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      The Germantown White House
      5442 Germantown Ave.

       

      The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.


       


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      10:00 am
      Germantown White House Tours
    3. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    4. Halloween frightful tales at Stagecrafters for kids
      12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
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      Kids

      Halloween Frightful Tales

      The Stagecrafters theater

      8130 Germantown Ave.

      Choose from three performances… Fri. Oct. 26, 7 p.m. or Sat. Oct. 27 , 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

      Dramatic readings of hair-raising hair-raising stories, classic and contemporary. A mystery magic show. Costume contests with prizes — kids receive complimentary treats. Saturday matinee more suited to ages 3-to-6; evening shows geared to ages 6-to-12.

      Adults $6. (Ages 12 or under free, children must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets at the door. Reservations strongly suggested.

      For more information call 215-247-8881. or go www.thestagecrafters.org.

       

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      12:15 pm
      Halloween frightful tales at Stagecrafters for kids
    5. Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
      2:00 pm – 3:00 pm


      p.m.

      Morris Arboretum

      100 E. Northwestern Ave.

      There will be a portion of time for a free guided tour of the Morris Arboretum on Saturday afternoon, with the emphasis being determined by the various interests of those touring. Each tour is designed specifically to highlight a particular section of the arboretum, however, there is no itinerary. It is recommended that those who are touring for the first time select the general tour of the arboretum to get an over-all idea of what the gardens have to offer. This event is free with regular admission. For more information about the Morris Arboretum go to www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

      http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml

       

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      2:00 pm
      Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum
    6. Halloween fun for kids at Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands
      6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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      Kids

      The Schuylkill Center has something for everyone.

      6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

      8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd.

      The Schuylkill Center in Upper Roxborough invites children of all ages to Halloween Hikes and Hayrides, a Halloween adventure in the Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands — a night hike, a hayride, roasted s’mores and nocturnal animals like owls and red foxes in their natural habitat, Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 215-482-7300 ex. 110.

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      6:00 pm
      Halloween fun for kids at Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands
  3. Oct
    28
    Sun

    1. Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Plymouth Meeting Friends School

      2150 Bulter Pike Plymouth Meeting

      http://www.pmfs1780.org

      Head on over to Plymouth Meeting Friends School to check out the Gently Used Kids Clothing Sale on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

       

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      9:00 am
      Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
    2. Ping-Pong
      9:00 pm – 12:00 am
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      Other

      9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
      Earth Bread and Brewery
      7136 Germantown Ave.

      Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more fun events like this.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong
    3. Germantown White House Tours
      10:00 am – 4:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Other

       

      10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      The Germantown White House
      5442 Germantown Ave.

       

      The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.


       


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      10:00 am
      Germantown White House Tours
    4. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    5. Slow-pitch Softball
      10:15 am – 11:30 am
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      Other

      10:15 a.m.

      Penn Charter

      3000 W. School House Lane

      Runs from Sept. 30 until Feb. 24, 2013

      Interested in a friendly game of slow-pitch softball? Join a 40-year tradition this Sunday and every Sunday (until it gets cold) at Penn Charter on School House Lane. For more information, call Bill Epstein at 610-505-6105.

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      10:15 am
      Slow-pitch Softball
    6. Halloween frightful tales at Stagecrafters for kids
      12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Kids

      Halloween Frightful Tales

      The Stagecrafters theater

      8130 Germantown Ave.

      Choose from three performances… Fri. Oct. 26, 7 p.m. or Sat. Oct. 27 , 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

      Dramatic readings of hair-raising hair-raising stories, classic and contemporary. A mystery magic show. Costume contests with prizes — kids receive complimentary treats. Saturday matinee more suited to ages 3-to-6; evening shows geared to ages 6-to-12.

      Adults $6. (Ages 12 or under free, children must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets at the door. Reservations strongly suggested.

      For more information call 215-247-8881. or go www.thestagecrafters.org.

       

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      12:15 pm
      Halloween frightful tales at Stagecrafters for kids
    7. Halloween fun for kids at Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands
      6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Kids

      The Schuylkill Center has something for everyone.

      6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

      8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd.

      The Schuylkill Center in Upper Roxborough invites children of all ages to Halloween Hikes and Hayrides, a Halloween adventure in the Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands — a night hike, a hayride, roasted s’mores and nocturnal animals like owls and red foxes in their natural habitat, Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 215-482-7300 ex. 110.

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      6:00 pm
      Halloween fun for kids at Schuylkill Center’s beautiful woodlands
  4. Oct
    29
    Mon

    1. Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Plymouth Meeting Friends School

      2150 Bulter Pike Plymouth Meeting

      http://www.pmfs1780.org

      Head on over to Plymouth Meeting Friends School to check out the Gently Used Kids Clothing Sale on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

       

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      9:00 am
      Gently-Used kids clothing sale at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
    2. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    3. Play group at Little Tree House Play Cafe
      10:00 am – 11:00 am
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      Categories:
      Kids

       

      New Baby Groups
      10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
      Little Tree House Play Cafe
      10 W. Gravers Ln

      Families of new babies can come together to chat and make new friends. Admission is free for children who aren’t crawling yet. Regular admission rates apply for older siblings and friends.
      $8.50 for 1 child, Siblings are 1/2 price, $55.00 for 10 visits. Adults are free and are responsible for their children at all times.


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      10:00 am
      Play group at Little Tree House Play Cafe
    4. Yoga Basics
      7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

      7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
      Chestnut Hill Yoga
      15 W. Highland Ave. (above Valley Green Bank)

      Whether you are looking to gain overall flexibility, improve balance, learning yoga basics is of tremendous benefit for the entire body and mind. For more information call Bobbi at 215-200-4868.

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      7:00 pm
      Yoga Basics
  5. Oct
    30
    Tue

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Ping-Pong
      9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

      9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
      Earth Bread and Brewery
      7136 Germantown Ave.

      Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more fun events like this.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong
    3. Canceled PSA 4 Meeting Oct. 30
      7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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      Categories:
      Other

      Due to weather, the 14th Philadelphia Police District has canceled tonight’s PSA 4 Meeting
      October 30, 2012

      7 p.m.

      Oxford Presbyterian Church

      8501 Stenton Ave.

      If you have a problem or concern, please come voice your concerns at the next PSA 4 meeting.

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      7:00 pm
      Canceled PSA 4 Meeting Oct. 30
  6. Oct
    31
    Wed

    1. Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Read more
      Categories:
      Arts

      Runs until Nov. 9
      Woodmere Art Museum
      9201 Germantown Ave.

      The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).

      The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.

      Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.

      For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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      10:00 am
      Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
    2. Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
      2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
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      Categories:
      Kids

      2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
      Wissahickon Skating Club
      550 W. Willow Grove Ave.

      Free ice skating lessons for children ages 3-5. Visit www.wissskating.com for more information.

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      2:00 pm
      Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
    3. Save the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 10
      5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
       5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

      Saturday, November 10, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

      The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.

      Reckless Amateurs, including Rebecca Thornburgh and David Thornburgh, will offer a great blend of folk, rock and blues music to accompany a delicious pork roast dinner. Bring family, friends, and neighbors. Adults $25, kids $10 or family ticket for $75. All proceeds will go to the mission fund. For more information, call 215-247-8855 or visit www.chestnuthillpres.org.

       

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      5:00 pm
      Save the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 10
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