Summer Reading Kick-Off with Guest Readers @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
You’re invited to a celebration of summer reading @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler this Saturday, May 10, 11AM-1PM.
See the list of guest readers above plus visits with a Savannah Ghost Pirates players and Lizzie the Comfort Dog.
April 2025 Kids Programs @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Fun nature programs happening in April 2025 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking. An * indicates pre-registration is required. Call the Visitor Center at 912.598.2300 to register for programs with an asterisk *.
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Archery*: Saturday April 12 & 26, 9am-Noon. Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range near the day use comfort station.
Coffee with a Ranger, 10AM Sunday April 27: Grab a cup of coffee and sit for a spell. Have a chat with our naturalist, who will be available at the fire ring behind the Visitor Center. This is your chance to discuss the history, flora, and fauna at Skidaway Island with one of our friendly, knowledgeable rangers. Coffee and tea available for sale in the gift shop; feel free to bring your own.
Backyard Birding, 9AM Saturday April 5: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
Fungi Friday Hike, 10AM Friday April 11 & 2PM Friday April 25: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. 1-2 mile hike.
History with a Twist* 1-3PM Sat. April 19: It’s 2025 and we’re celebrating 50 years as a state park. Come learn about the history of the area and park while you create and tye-dye your own unique souvenir t-shirt. $20 per person. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL. Shirts are plain white with a special 50 year commemorative design printed in black. Supplies provided. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance. Meet on the sidewalk on the right side of the Visitor Center.
Marsh Underdog, 10AM & 2PM Fri. April 18: The Mighty Mummichog: Have you ever wondered about the minnows you see in the marsh? Their lives are more fascinating than you can imagine! Come learn about the strength and resilience of these incredible fish in the Interpretive Center.
Read with a Ranger, 10AM Tues. April 8 & Tues. April 22. Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center; program will be held outside in fair weather.
Roving Ranger, 6PM Thurs. April 10 & 24: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
Spring Festival, 10AM-3PM Sunday, April 6: Celebrate the season as Skidaway Island State Park springs back to life! During our annual Spring Festival, local vendors will offer an array of environmentally-friendly products and services for you to shop while food trucks serve up their tasty treats!
Sleep-in Soth Hike, 11AM Sunday, April 13: Like to sleep in? No problem. Join us for an ambling one-mile ranger-led hike and learn about the incredible megafauna that once roamed the island. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Snakes of Skidaway, 10AM Tues. April 29: Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: This month, we will feature one of the corn snakes and the eastern king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake!
Sunrise Hike, 6:30AM Sat. April 12: Watch the sun rise on a one-mile ranger-led hike. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Wild Georgia Spring Break Sprint: It’s spring break and you’re invited to a series of programs designed to help you sprint to the finish! Earn a “Wild Georgia” prize* when you attend multiple Wild Georgia programs.If you attend two Wild Georgia Programs, you can receive a sticker of the Wild Georgia logo; attend four and you can receive a custom deck of playing cards, featuring protected species from the Georgia Wildlife Action Plan. To claim your prize, email a photo of your
stamped bookmark to ParksRFun@dnr.ga.gov.
Wild Georgia Spring Break Sprint: Turtle-y Tuesday, 10AM Tues. April 1: Come learn about the turtles that live on Skidaway Island and the important roles they play in the ecosystem. Ambassador animals will be available to meet in the Interpretive Center. All ages welcome.
Wild Georgia Spring Break Sprint: Wingspan Wednesday, 1-3PM Wed. April 2: Wingspan enthusiasts unite! We will play a special version of the popular boardgame, Wingspan, with house rules developed based on bird species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) in our area. Learn about these local SGCN birds, including painted buntings, bald eagles and wood storks. Game recommended for ages 12+.
Wild Georgia Spring Break Sprint: Talkin’ Tree Hike, 10AM Thurs. April 3: Vegetation defines the landscape. Come learn about the trees living in the maritime forest. How do they contribute to the coastal ecosystem? Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead. All ages welcome.
Wild Georgia Spring Break Sprint: Friday Frog Hop*, 6PM Fri. April 4. Hop along the trails with us! We’ll be looking and listening for our amphibian neighbors. Are toads frogs? Do frogs sing? Join us to learn theses answers and more. Meet at the Visitor Center. All ages welcome. $5.
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Special storytime with Savannah children’s book author & librarian
Come celebrate the joy of reading @ Savannah Children’s Museum at this special springtime storytime @ 10:30am Friday, March 21 with popular librarian & children’s book author John Light from Live Oak Public Libraries Bull Street Library.
Included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission.
Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Special Storytime @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Come celebrate the joy of reading with Savannah Children’s Museum at this special storytime with popular librarian and children’s book author John Light from Live Oak Public Libraries Bull Street Library.
Included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Details here.
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Free Tuesday Storytime @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.
Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love for the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Event is free. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Tues. Sept. 3 2024, 10-11AM
Tues. Sept. 10 2024, 10-11AM
Tues. Sept. 24 2024, 10-11AM
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
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Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Become a Telfair member here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM.
Register online here.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
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Free children’s book reading by local author Phyllis Tildes @ Skidaway Island State Park, Feb. 3
Come to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah on Sat. Feb. 3 2-3PM in the Interpretive Center to listen to local author Phyllis Tildes read her charming books for children inspired by nature. You’ll also have the opportunity to color some of the author’s beautiful illustrations.
Phyllis Limbacher Tildes is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books for children ages 0-8. Her love of nature and wildlife is evident in many of her titles. Her latest book, Bunny’s Big Surprise, was released in 2020 and features a variety of low-country wildlife. She has published 24 books, including Counting on Calico in 1995. Her 25th book, a board book version of her popular Eye Guess, will be released in January 2024.
FREE with a $5 park pass.
Learn more here.
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Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Oct. 21 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
This Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Oct. 21, at 10AM.
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Free Museum Admisson on Second Sundays
Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Next one: Jan. 8 2023. Details here.
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TEEN NIGHT: WINTER 2022 SERIES
Teen Night: Ornament workshop
Fri. Dec. 2 4:30–6:30PMSCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Create a custom beaded ornament inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions — imaginative art to adorn your tree!
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Teen Night: Cookie decorating workshop
Fri. Dec. 9 4:30–6:30PM
SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Customize cookies styled like works on view with assistant curator Brittany Richmond.
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Teen Night: Holiday sculptures workshop
Fri. Dec. 16 4:30–6:30PM
SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay.
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Free SCAD Museum of Art Admisson on Second Sundays
Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Next one: Dec. 11. Details here.
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TEEN NIGHT: WINTER 2022 SERIES
Teen Night: Ornament workshop
Fri. Dec. 2 4:30–6:30PMSCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Create a custom beaded ornament inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions — imaginative art to adorn your tree!
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Teen Night: Cookie decorating workshop
Fri. Dec. 9 4:30–6:30PM
SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Customize cookies styled like works on view with assistant curator Brittany Richmond.
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Teen Night: Holiday sculptures workshop
Fri. Dec. 16 4:30–6:30PM
SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get [link: https://www.scadmoa.org/exhibitions/waiting-for-a-response-which-we-might-never-get], transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay.
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Here’s the listing for December!
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Free Admission Second Sunday, Sun. Dec. 11, 2022, SCAD Museum of Art
SCAD MOA welcomes the Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.
Learn more here.
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601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia
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Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.
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Children’s book author Antwan Eady will give away a dozen copies of his book Nigel and the Moon
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring your kids to a free back-to-school storytime with Savannah children’s author Antwan Eady, 10AM-Noon Sat. Aug. 13 2022 @ the new coffee shop The Culturist Union (TCU).
Author Antwan Eady is giving away over a dozen copies of his book NIGEL AND THE MOON.
Learn more here.
The Culturist Union, 3129 Bull St. Savannah, GA, 31405
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SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, July 2 2022
Dream up fantastic worlds with your child at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, 11AM on Sat. July 2 2022 @ SCAD Museum of Art.
Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
For more information, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
Summer Saturday Storytime dates @ 11AM: July 2; Aug. 6.
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah
Details here.
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FREE Saturday morning art program @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, May 21
Free arts mornings are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Imagination Mornings are free, engaging mornings of crafts, stories and movement geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Free, family registration required due to capacity limitations. Register online here.
Saturday, May 21 2022, 10AM
Author Olivia Beaumont will read an engaging storytelling of the book she also illustrated, Tales from the Beautiful Mountain. After the story we will lead families in a creative movement exercise and whimsical craft!
About the book: A beautifully illustrated collection of short stories and fables. Unlikely animal heroes come to life when they meet impossible giant radishes, and a fantastical Cloud Palace. Olivia Beaumont gives an Old World flourish to her luminous paintings and her stories.
Registration and more information here.
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SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, June 4 2022
Dream up fantastic worlds with your child at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, 11AM on Sat. June 4 2022 @ SCAD Museum of Art.
Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
For more information, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
Summer Saturday Storytime dates @ 11AM: June 4; July 2; Aug. 6.
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah
Details here.
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In a new children’s picture book “Nigel and the Moon,” Savannah debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang tell the story of a young Black schoolboy with big dreams of moving past his fear of judgment to share his dreams with his class during career week.
Come celebrate the Feb. 15 publication of “Nigel and the Moon” @ Foxy Loxy in Savannah on Tues. Feb. 15 2022, 4-5PM in the courtyard for story time, crafts & coffee.
So far Nigel and the Moon has received great recognition:
*A Publisher’s Weekly Most Anticipated Book of 2022
*A Barnes and Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ Book of February.
*Amazon’s Editors’ “BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH” pick
* A Southern Independent Bookseller Alliance (SIBA) “Read This Next” February pick.
*Starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and School Library Journal
Learn more here.
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Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art
Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.
Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat. Dec. 4 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.
See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.
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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.
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Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art
Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.
Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat. Nov. 6 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Izumi Kato.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.
See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.
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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.
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Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Sat. May 22 2021 for the LAST book in their Free Virtual Storytime series.
This week they are ending with a bang and splash of… dots!
Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti will be read live, followed by a movement activity and craft geared toward ages 3 to 7. See you at 10:30AM
FREE. Register for the Zoom link here.
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Saturday May 22 2021 – Free Virtual Storytime!
Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for virtual storytime & craft.
The fun starts at 10:30AM and is intended for ages 3 to 7. Register online here to receive the Zoom link.
Book for May 22 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
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Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Sat. April 24 2021 for a FREE Virtual Storytime program.
This week they are celebrating earth month with We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, the 2021 Jane Addams and Caldecott Award Winning children’s book. After the story, participants will be lead through creative movement and a craft related to the story.
This program is intended for ages 3 to 7 years.
Free.
Sat. April 24, 10:30am
Register online here to receive the Zoom link.
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Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.
Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.
March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
Find more storytime info online here.
Register online here.
Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.
Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.
Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill; after the story, stay for arts activities and a ceramics demonstration video. Register here.
March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
Find more storytime info online here.
Register online here.
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Spaces are still available in virtual youth theater classes!
Out of the Box – Virtual Theater Makers
Mondays and Thursdays 5-6pm
For ages 9-12. (Late registration allowed until March 1)
Drama Adventures with Dr. Seuss
Tuesdays 4-4:30pm
For ages 5-8.
Learn more and register here.
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