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Collins Road Theater
1462 Twixt Town Road Click on link for information on times and what's playing

Galaxy 16 Cinema
5340 Council St NE Click on link for information on times and what's playing
Wehrenberg Family Summer Series Wehrenberg Theatres will once again host its popular Family Summer Series 2010 for parents looking for family entertainment while the kids are out of school. Best of all, tickets to the movies are still FREE! Family Summer Series features a different 2nd-run family film each week for ten weeks beginning Wednesday, June 2. The series concludes Thursday, August 5
Showtimes are 10 AM every Wednesday and Thursday during the ten weeks of the series. The films will rotate through the circuit so weekly titles at individual theatres will differ.
Wynnsong 12
2435 Edgewood Road SW Click on link for information on times and what's playing
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Kids Corner
Cedar Rapids Public Library Westdale Mall 2600 Edgewood Rd SW Adult library 319-398-5123 Youth library 319-390-7806 crlibrary.org
Jul 26 1:30 PM Movie Matinee: Free Willy: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Based on the Judi Barrett children’s book of the same name, this animated movie features some unusual food-related weather and the voice of Anna Faris. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Jul 26 6:30 PM Bedbug Story Time & Craft "Swamp Creatures"
Jul 27 10:3 AM Colorful Crafts: Alligator Puppet Show Create a fantastic craft during this four-hour drop-in session; all materials provided! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Jul 28 10:30 AM Story Time "Swamp Creature"
Jul 28 1:30 PM Wednesday Wonders: Mad Science Of Iowa "Splish Splash Science" “Go mad” for Mad Science! This is an innovative 45-minute program for summer readers who love creative arts and science. “Splish Splash Science” shows off wonderful water magic tricks, a Viking ship saved from a rogue wave, and info about how dinosaurs became extinct. See stalagmites created right before your eyes, witness an indoor rocket blastoff, and much, much more!
Jul 29 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM Thursday Special: Curtis Alan Hed Humor, juggling, and astounding feats of magic make up performer Curtis Alan Hed’s fantastic show. He shares his experiences with his audiences about the importance of reading and libraries in his life. And one of his act’s highlights is the appearance of Duo, his white “killer” dove.
Jul 30 9:30 AM Toddler Time "Swamp Creatures"
Jul 30 10:30 AM B at Beaver Park: Seashells By The Seashore Beaver Park B(e) at Beaver Park for some great stories and a neat activity that dovetails with our Make a Splash summer reading program theme! Children who attend five story times will earn a t-shirt
Jul 30 1:30 PM Movie Matinee: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Based on the Judi Barrett children’s book of the same name, this animated movie features some unusual food-related weather and the voice of Anna Faris. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Aug 2 10:30 AM B at Brucemore: Bear Stories Brucemore B(e) at Brucemore for some great stories and a neat activity that dovetails with our Make a Splash summer reading program theme! Children who attend five story times will earn a t-shirt
Aug 2 1:30 PM Movie Matinee: The Spy Next Door Action hero and funny man Jackie Chan takes the audience through a fast-paced plot filled with twists and turns. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Aug 2 6:30 PM Bedbug Story Time & Craft "Seashells By The Seashore"
Aug 3 10:30 AM Colorful Crafts: Under The Sea Mobile Create a fantastic craft during this four-hour drop-in session; all materials provided! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Edgar Wibble Marionnette Show New Strand Theatre 111 E 3rd St West Liberty (319) 627-2487 edgarwibblepuppets
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Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion 319-377-3412 cityofmarion.org
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a 20-minute early literacy activity designed for children ages 18 to 36 months.
Jul 27 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Jul 30 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Aug 3 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath Aug 6 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath
Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5.
Jul 27 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Jul 30 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Aug 3 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath Aug 6 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath
Family Time Wednesday at 6:30 PM Jul 27 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Jul 30 10:30 AM Make A Splash With Penguins Aug 3 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath Aug 6 10:30 AM Make A Splash In The Bath
Family Time is designed for children ages 3 - 11
Sunday Afternoon Family Movies The Marion Public Library will be showing family movies in our meeting rooms starting at 2:15 on Sunday afternoons. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks. Children under the age of nine must be supervised by an adult while in the library. Please come with your children and enjoy the show!
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Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center  10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville 892-6485 linncountyparks.com
Every Sunday 1-4 PM Learning Center Exhibits
Are We Alone? Searching For Life In The Universe Aug 7 8:30 AM Professor Robert Mutel, Univ. of IA, will discuss the scientific foundations of this question as well as the technology behind current and planned searches for extraterrestrial life in the solar system and on extra-solar planets. The program will also briefly summarize the history of life's evolution on Earth, and the likelihood that such conditions may exist elsewhere in the universe, and what are the possible cultural consequences of detection. Weather permitting, the presentation will be followed by telescope viewing. Donations welcome. Science for Squirts: Rainbow Ramble Aug 18 10 AM Register at least 3 days in advance by calling 892-6485
Wickiup Hill Scavenger Hunt Aug 21 & 22 10 AM-4 PM Explore the exhibits and trails at Wickiup while completing a scavenger hunt. Find everything on your list and win a prize! You can pick up your scavenger hunt list and redeem it for your prize during normal exhibit hours at the reception desk inside the building.
Monarch Migration and Tagging Aug 28 9 AM Come and participate in tagging monarchs collected at this site. We will place an I.D. tag on the wings and then release the butterflies. Unlike most other insects in temperate climates, monarch butterflies cannot survive a long cold winter. Instead, they spend the winter in roosting spots in Mexican mountains; will one of these monarchs make it to Mexico? Also, learn more about these winter roosting sites. Cost: $2.50/ adult, $1/child 16 and under or $5/family.
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African American Historical Museum  55 12th Ave SE 862-2101 blackiowa.org
Learning Safari: Wilma Unlimited Aug 14 10:30 AM Preschoolers will listen to a story about a courageous woman, then participate in their own Olympic races. Stop in for a chance to go for the gold!
Our Sister's Many Hats Guided Tour Aug 14 Noon Join us for an all-ages tour of the museum's latest temporary exhibit, Our Sisters' Many Hats. Visitors will see the many hats and many roles taken on by African American women in Iowa. All are welcome to stay for a guided tour of Endless Possibilities.
Endless Possibilities Guided Tour Aug 14 2 PM Join us for a free all-ages tour of Endless Possibilities, the museum's permanent exhibit. Our story will begin hundreds of years ago, in Africa, and move through space and time until we arrive in present day Iowa
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The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center www.historycenter.org 615 1st Ave SE
Gallery Admission: $5 for families, $3 for adults, $1 for students and seniors
Chautauqua Movement Exhibit
Union Station Fireplace
Danceland Ballroom Exhibit
Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Airplanes Aug 21 10:30 AM The History Center will highlight its collection of Alexander Lippisch artifacts. Lippisch worked for Collins Radio and developed many experimental aircrafts. Each child will create a toy airplaine to take home. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.
Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter Aug 28 1 PM Join Mark on the fourth Saturday of each month between May and September. These tours will depart from the History Center. Join us as we walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.
"Corn County" Exhibit Opens Aug 28
Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Corn Husk Dolls Sep 18 10:30 AM The workshop will begin with a look at the many food and non-food items made from corn. Children will explore the History Center's temporary exhibit "Corn County" and then craft a cornhusk doll. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.00.
Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter Sep 24 1 PM Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join Mark on his FINAL TOUR of the season. It will depart promptly at 1:00 p.m. from the History Center. We will walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.
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Indian Creek Nature Center 6665 Otis Rd SE 319-362-0664 http://www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Youth Volunteer Day Jul 26 9-3 PM FREE ICNC invites youth ages 11 and older to participate in a summer solstice day of volunteering to help restore Nature Center habitats with staff. Learn about conservation work and its importance. Registration required by noon on Friday, July 23rd. Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Camp-Nature Camp: Wild Outdoors Jul 27 9-3 PM (for campers entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--Choose either Session I:Tuesday, July 6-Friday, July 9 or Session II:Tuesday, July 27-Friday, July 30. MEMBER:$80; NONMEMBER:$100--Hone your basic outdoor skills, learn about Iowa's unique animal and plant life and visit the Nature Center's back corners. Explore trails and discover Iowa's wildlife while developing observational skills in woodland, prairie and wetland habitats. Learn to read a map and use a GPS unit to discover the ancient bog Founders' Grove and Bena Brook. Learn the art of fire making, pocket knife use and care and basic outdoor cooking. Bring a sack lunch. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.
Toddler Tracks: We're Diggin' It! Jul 31 10-Noon for children 18-36 months accompanied by an adult)-10AM-12NOON-MEMBER CHILD:$4; NONMEMBER CHILD:$5; PARENT:FREE-Be prepared to get a little messy as you and your toddler explore soil, rocks and other natural materials. Find out what lives underground, make a tower with wooden blocks and investigate other self-guided stations. Enjoy a hike along our new Sense of Wonder Trail. Activities will be repeated so come and go as it works best for you and your toddler! Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors Aug 2 9 AM or 11 AM (for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children. 7 PM Monday Nite Mini-Camp: Night Life at the Nature Center (for children entering 1st-4th grades; parents may, but are not required to, attend with their children)--7PM-9PM--MEMBER:$5/CHILD, $3/PARENT; NONMEMBER:$8/CHILD, $4/PARENT--Explore the woods to discover the mammals, insects and amphibians that sing, howl, chirp or squeak in the night. Use sound, light and a secret bait to attract night life. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER BY 4 PM ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH CAMP.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors Aug 3 9 AM or 11 AM (for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
REAL (Retired Engaged Adult Learners) Walks: Summer Buzzing With Bees Aug 4 9:30 AM MEMBER:$3-NONMEMBER:$4-Visit our apiary and discover what's going on with the Nature Center's honeybees. Discuss issues facing all pollinators, including our native pollinators. Learn what you can do to help. Coffee and conversation afterwards. This class is for those individuals who are 50 years and better! Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Camp-New! Young Naturalists: Be An Amateur Archeologist Aug 10 9 AM-3 PM (for children entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Spend the day discovering what an archeologist does! Practice your investigative techniques as you learn American Indian skills and how to recognize artifacts, play authentic games, participate in a dig and try your hand at crafts and hunting skills using an atlatl. Hike to nearby sites while learning about the cultures that lived along the Cedar River. Bring a sack lunch. (Program repeated on July 2nd) CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.
Black-Lighting For Bugs Aug 13 8 PM MEMBER ADULT:$4; NONMEMBER ADULT:$6; MEMBER CHILD:$2; NONMEMBER CHILD:$4--Explore the world of night-flying insects, many of which are rarely seen in daytime. Particpants will learn how to set up and use a black light to attract moths, beetles and various aquatic insects. Learn about lifecycles and insects'importance in the overal environment. All ages welcome. Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders Aug 16 9 AM or 11 AM (for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders Aug 17 9 AM or 11 AM (for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
Beat The Heat Aug 21 7 AM MEMBER ADULT:$5; NONMEMBER ADULT:$7--The prairie in August is beautiful but HOT! Join us for an early morning stroll to enjoy flowers, birds, and fast-growing, heat-loving prairie grasses while they are in their prime. Coffee and bagels served afterwards. Registration required by 4PM on Friday, Aug 20th. Call 362-0664 to register.
Creekside Concert-Reunion Aug 27 7:30 PM Enjoy a mix of fiddle tunes, original compositions and traditional songs with Deb Hunemuller on fiddle and Pete Kies on guitar. This acoustic duo create a dynamic and enjoyable blend of familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket with your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the lawn for an old fashioned hoedown. Tickets are $5/M, $8/NM, $1 Children 5-12. Gates open at 7pm. Call 362-0664 for more information. Program moved inside to auditorium in case of inclement weather back
Theatre Cedar Rapids 444 1st Ave NE 366-8591 theatrecr.org
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Catch 419 1120 7th Ave, Marion 319-261-0984 catch419
Catch419 Come check out the area's top youth center. Featuring local bands, pool table, games, food, drinks & more! Hours: Mon-Fridays 3-6, Fridays & Saturdays from 6 - 10 PM Watch for expanded hours coming soon!
Cedar Rapids Area PREMIERE YOUTH HANGOUT.. See for yourself: 1. Internet, TV, Pool and Other Games 2. Live Music Every Weekend
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Science Station
Main Level Lindale Mall sciencestation.org
Every Thursday morning from 10-11 AM in our upstairs gallery, we feature Pre-School Power Hour, free with museum admission. The first and third Thursdays brings the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Story Hour our way. The second Thursday, we welcome the Edgar Wibble Puppet Theater. Other Thursdays, our education staff will entertain and inform the little ones with a hands-on program.
Throughout the school year, we will be closed on Mondays. Regular hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. (The office will still be open, in case you're trying to reach us.)
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Stony Point YMCA crmetroymca.org 207 7th Ave SE 319-366-6421 300 Stoney Point Rd SW 319-390-3488
Swim classes, mighty mites sports, youth weight training and youth basketball and volleyball.
Marion YMCA crmetroymca.org 3100 10th Ave, Marion 319-377-7361
Helen G Nassif YMCA crmetroymca.org 207 7th Ave SE 319-366-6421
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Kids Kitchen Takeover Mt Vernon Rd Hy Vee 362-7900
Kids Kitchen Takeover Hy Vee Edgewood Rd 378-0762
Back To School Aug 17 6 PM Ages 5-7 It’s hard to believe it is already “back to school” time!!! Where did the summer go? This month we will focus on foods for “back to school” and talk about eating healthy as we all get back into a routine. I hope to see you in class. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 379-0762 or stop by the Customer Service desk.
Back To School Aug 21 10 AM Ages 3-5 It’s hard to believe it is already “back to school” time!!! Where did the summer go? This month we will focus on foods for “back to school” and talk about eating healthy as we all get back into a routine. I hope to see you in class. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 379-0762 or stop by the Customer Service desk.
Kids Kitchen Takeover Hy Vee Johnson Ave
Chill Out! Jul 27 10 AM We’ll be really cool as we make frosty taste-treats. Wear your sweater as we create Chilly-Willy Kabobs, Iceberg Salad, and Ice Cream-in-a-Bag. Four years and up (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Please pre-register by 5 p.m. the day before the class. Call 365-0477 or contact Judy Fitzgibbons, jfitzgibbons@hy-vee.com.
Happenings At Collins Rd Hy Vee Collins Rd 393-4480
Kids Kitchen Takeover Hy Vee Oakland Rd 366-7756
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Lil Racer Car Club Hawkeye Downs 4400 6th St SW lilracercarclub..com
 The Lil' Racer Car Club will make its debut at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Opening Night 2010! An organization that provides recreational, educational, and entertainment programs to young race fans under the age of 14 at area race tracks- is expanding to include Hawkeye Downs this season! Fun and exciting events for young race fans and participation in club events are FREE! Stop at the track each week and have some fun!
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2008 Hus Racing League Season Hus Presbyterian Church 2808 Schaeffer Dr SW 319-363-0067 orangetrackracing.org
2nd Saturday of each month 9:30 AM Race Hot Wheels, Match Box and Johnny Lightning cars.
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Playstation 200 Collins Rd NE 319-373-1111
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Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW 319-398-0100
Fall and winter public skate sessions: Weekdays 5.00 includes admission and skate rental Weekends 6.00 admission and 3.00 skate rentals. Call 319-398-0100 for times
Family Learn To Skate Sessions Fri nights 6:30-7:30 PM 20.00 a family
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Riverside Skate Park Outdoor skate park provides a safe environment for extreme sports such as in-line skating, skateboarding and biking
6:00 AM-10:00 PM year-round C St & 13th Ave SW 319-286-5731
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Planet X Fun Center 255 Collins Rd NE next to Hy-Vee  319-294-2237 planetxfuncenter.com
Food and fun! Some activies are: Spaceball, jumpshot, laser tag, rock climbing, bowlingo, bumper cars, miniature golf, space bikes and inflatable.
Hours are: Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-midnight, Sat 10 AM-midnight, Sun noon-9 PM. back
Hiawatha Public Library 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha 319-393-1414 hiawathalibrary
Story Time Sessions
Hiawatha Public Library is pleased to offer a variety of story times. Please note the intended audience, days and time of each. Preschool Story Time : 3 to 6 year-olds Mondays at 6:30 Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 Toddler Time : 18 months to 36 months Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 Smart Start Story Time : 6 months to 18 months Biweekly, Thursdays from 10:00-10:15
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Usher's Ferry Historic Village 5925 Seminole Valley Tr NE 319-286-5763 ushersferry
Hills Bank Night at the Ferry Aug 11 6-9 PM $5 Age 11+years 10yrs. & under free Young, old, singles, families- Join us for an evening of fun under the stars featuring live music from 6:15-9pm at the Ushers Ferry Gazebo and family friendly, old-fashioned games, songs, and stories in the children's activity zone.
August 11 Country/ Gospel Music
Motorcycles and Music Jul 31 4-8 PM
Enjoy Ushers Ferry's first ever motorcycle show. Learn about the history of the motorcycle, vote for your favorite bike, listen to great music, and enjoy outdoor family games. Admission is $8/adult, $4/child (3-14 yrs.) and free for ages 2 yrs. & under.
Bonfire Storytelling Aug 4 9:30 PM Spend a lazy summer evening around a campfire with the Ushers Ferry Storytellers. Hear their favorite old stories and maybe some you've never heard before. Perhaps you'll even bring one of your own to tell! Pack a picnic to eat on the grounds before the program starts at 7:00 p.m. Grounds open at 6:00 p.m. Roast marshmallows, have pop and popcorn, and take a short hayrack ride around the Village. Admission is free for children ages 2 & under. Pre-registration is required! Go to www.crrec.org or call 286-5731. Cost for residents: Adult $8, Child (3-14) $3; for non-residents: Adult $11, Child (3-14) $4
Folk Festival Aug 7 5-10 PM August at Ushers Ferry means Folk Music! Join us beneath the shade trees on the beautiful Gazebo Square for the 8th Annual Ushers Ferry Folk Festival. A great program is in the works with a line up of great performances. The grounds open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets in advance to avoid lines at the gate!
Admission: $12 Adults, $6 Child Schedule:
5:00 Jeffrey C. Capps 6:00 The Simple Folk 7:00 The Riverbottom Ramblers 8:00 The Murphy, Black & Wilson Project
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