Open to the public! Please bring your own bags or boxes for your items. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Staunton Public Library.   If you would like to volunteer please call or text Bonnie Goff at 540-457-7005 or email bonbons_101@hotmail.com to help set up tear down pack or unpack work the door straighten tables sit at the volunteer table or sell. We will provide lunch drinks and snacks on set up day plus pizza on Friday so you won’t go without. PLUS...you’ll be meeting and hanging out with some of the best folks in Staunton!

Watch anime, chat about your favorite manga, play anime board and card games, and enjoy Japanese treats at this laid-back club for students in grades 6-12. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room from 4-5 P.M. on 1st &, 3rd Wednesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Open to the public! Please bring your own bags or boxes for your items. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Staunton Public Library.   If you would like to volunteer please call or text Bonnie Goff at 540-457-7005 or email bonbons_101@hotmail.com to help set up tear down pack or unpack work the door straighten tables sit at the volunteer table or sell. We will provide lunch drinks and snacks on set up day plus pizza on Friday so you won’t go without. PLUS...you’ll be meeting and hanging out with some of the best folks in Staunton!

A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Can't get enough of true crime podcasts, books, and documentaries? Come to our casual discussion groups for ages 18+. We will share recommendations, discuss intriguing real-life cases, and try to solve a fictional crime with the subscription game Hunt a Killer. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

More Info: https://www.vahcbsa.org/appleharvest2022 Location: Camp Shenandoah 222 Boy Scout Lane Swoope VA 24479 US

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Enjoy a morning of networking with local business professionals from the Greater Augusta Region while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast! Sponsored by On the Road Collaborative- join us to learn about this awesome program that's just started in Waynesboro! 

Everything must go! Find some great deals on the final day of the sale! Please bring your own bags or boxes for your items. 

If you are a new member or a current member that is looking for a refresher, join us for Chamber 101. We will be discussing what membership is all about, review the steps that help refine your directory listing, and how to take advantage of all the opportunities for connecting with other businesses, business professionals and our community.  Please join us beforehand at our Coffee & Connections starting at 8:30a, as this presentation will follow. 

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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Enjoy Disney’s animated movie Encanto (2021, PG, 99 minutes) with friends and family! Dance along to your favorite songs or sit back and relax as you watch the tale of magical Madrigal family unfold. Includes a small craft for kids 11 and under (while supplies last) in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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Is the book always better than the movie? Let's discuss! Read a book each month and come to the library to watch the movie and talk about the adaptations. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Our special speaker is Sam Bosserman with United Way. SAW Young Professionals is a diverse group of business leaders committed to building relationships in the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro area. SAW Young Professionals seeks to give young professionals a voice in our community, in our business and ultimately in our future.        

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A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

There's something special about professional women coming together to encourage and support each other. Join us for our last Women in Business social of 2022 as we enjoy lunch, networking and special speaker, Bryn McIntyre Rankin, Client Success Director at Appeal Production.

Teens, receive a copy of the brand new horror thriller The Getaway by Harrisonburg author Lamar Giles when you join our fall book club. The club only meets three times - with fun discussion and snacks at each meet-up. No registration required. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Location: Camp Shenandoah 222 Boy Scout Lane Swoope VA 24479 US

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Aging in Place Roundtable is a networking group comprised of local businesses, community members, healthcare providers, and families who work together to help seniors "Age in Place" at home! Bring a friend and join us? Not just a meeting, it's a Mission!

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Location: Camp Shenandoah 222 Boy Scout Lane Swoope VA 24479 US

Details Come and learn about archaeology this Archaeology Day at the Frontier Culture Museum! Activities on this day will focus more on how… More https://www.facebook.com/events/765974584506011

Details Staunton is known for its historic architecture and is celebrated nationally for its historic preservation. Did you know that had it not… More https://www.facebook.com/events/8020084011399825

Monthly book club for adults at local brewery featuring a variety of fiction and nonfiction, in partnership with Augusta County Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation anouncements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

During this class you will learn about: - Understanding Your Credit Report - The Five Factors to Your Credit Score - Ways to Pay off Debt Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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  During this class you will learn about: - Understanding Your Credit Report - The Five Factors to Your Credit Score - Ways to Pay off Debt Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

The Planning Commission's regular business meeting will be held in City Council Chambers. https://www.waynesboro.va.us/calendar.aspx?EID=7206

Lunch & Learn is a one-hour educational webinar held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12-1 via Zoom. 

All ages are invited to join the Staunton Public Library at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand for stories about dogs and reading with our furry friends!  Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

  Watch anime chat about your favorite manga play anime board and card games and enjoy Japanese treats at this laid-back club for students in grades 6-12. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room from 4-5 P.M. on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Children ages 5-10 are invited to join us on the Library lawn to create a variety of projects to celebrate the season! Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Teens, receive a copy of the brand new horror thriller The Getaway by Harrisonburg author Lamar Giles when you join our fall book club. The club only meets three times - with fun discussion and snacks at each meet-up. No registration required. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Enjoy classic networking with member businesses in an after-hours casual environment. Come prepared with business cards and meet someone new! 

Location: Camp Shenandoah 222 Boy Scout Lane Swoope VA 24479 US

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Post your pet's Halloween costume on SPL's Facebook or Instagram during the week - the costume with the most likes and comments wins!

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This group focuses on issues and activities of particular interest and impact to the Chamber’s member businesses engaged in a wide range of manufacturing-based and manufacturing-related enterprises.

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A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Join us as we celebrate with Kona Ice- Staunton on their grand opening in the Valley!

Teens, receive a copy of the brand new horror thriller The Getaway by Harrisonburg author Lamar Giles when you join our fall book club. The club only meets three times - with fun discussion and snacks at each meet-up. No registration required. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Wear your costume to story time, enter our contest and enjoy refreshments! For ages 2-5. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

This course is designed to enhance your understanding of Leave No Trace practices and outdoor ethics, and to increase your level of expertise and confidence in teaching Leave No Trace skills. On completion of this course, participants will be qualified to lead Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace awareness courses and activities to award the BSA Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. Register here: https://forms.gle/pcjQDEeSfmbp4tEs7 Contact: Sarah Lindegren Email: sarah.lindegren@gmail.com More Info: https://www.vahcbsa.org/content/101425/Leave-No-Trace-Trainer-Course Location: Camp Shenandoah 222 Boy Scout Lane Swoope VA 24479 US

Visit us at the Staunton Farmer's Market! On the last Saturday of the month from April to October, staff from Staunton Public Library and Augusta County Library will offer mobile library services and themed activities for children .

Details Make plans to join us at Penmerryl Farms in Greenville, VA for our Furry 5K & Color Run. Furry 5K starts at 10am and the 1 mile Color Fun… More https://www.facebook.com/events/625471055664609

Member's Show Drop-off is Tuesday and Wednesday 10am4pm. If you need to make other arrangements, please call SVAC 540-949-7662.You may pick up work from the previous exhibit at the same time as you drop off for the current show.NOVEMBER THEME: ORANGE

Introduction to at-home stargazing in the early winter sky using the library's telescopes. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Member's Show Drop-off is Tuesday and Wednesday 10am4pm. If you need to make other arrangements, please call SVAC 540-949-7662.You may pick up work from the previous exhibit at the same time as you drop off for the current show.NOVEMBER THEME: ORANGE

Watch anime, chat about your favorite manga, play anime board and card games, and enjoy Japanese treats at this laid-back club for students in grades 6-12. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room from 4-5 P.M. on 1st &, 3rd Wednesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Can't get enough of true crime podcasts, books, and documentaries? Come to our casual discussion groups for ages 18+. We will share recommendations, discuss intriguing real-life cases, and try to solve a fictional crime with the subscription game Hunt a Killer. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Come and enjoy a morning full of networking at the Chamber office with local business professionals from the Greater Augusta Region all while enjoying a hot cup of coffee and a light breakfast!

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Location: Frontier Culture Museum

A short interactive program for ages 0-2 and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, puppets, and board books. Every Monday at 10:30 A.M. at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand and every Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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Is the book always better than the movie? Let's discuss! Read a book each month and come to the library to watch the movie and talk about the adaptations. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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Proposed for Thursday due to a federal holiday on Friday (Veterans Day). https://www.waynesboro.va.us/calendar.aspx?EID=7415

A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Add your own twist to salvaged and thrift store paintings at our drop-in Paint Invaders program, inspired by artist David Irvine's quirky Re-Directed Art series. Find it at www.gnarledbranch.com. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Mix and mingle at the biggest connection event of the year! This B2B expo offers guests the opportunity to renew connections and make new ones while discovering business solutions from our showcase exhibitors all in a high energy, after hours environment!!  Don't miss out on getting your business noticed at the BIGGEST BUSINESS EXPO of the year!

For anyone interested in local history, Appalachian folklore, and the hills and hollows of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Katherine R. Vestal will share her carefully curated collection of over 100 years of her family's stories, history, and photographs, published together in "Childress Cousins: From the Hills and Hollows of Southern Virginia."  ,Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Aging in Place Roundtable is a networking group comprised of local businesses, community members, healthcare providers, and families who work together to help seniors "Age in Place" at home! Not just a meeting, it's a Mission!

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Halloween is over but it’s too early for Christmas … sounds like it’s time for Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, PG, 76 minutes)! Come dressed in a creepy Halloween costume or a festive Christmas outfit (or a combination of both!) and you could win our Nightmare Before Christmas costume contest, with a small prize for the winner (or winning family). Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

  A short interactive program for ages 0-2 and their caregivers featuring songs rhymes puppets and board books. Every Monday at 10:30 A.M. at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand and every Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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During this class you will learn about: - The Dangers of Social Media Quizzes - What is Social Engineering - How to Detect a Phishing email - Helpful Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

  During this class you will learn about: - The Dangers of Social Media Quizzes - What is Social Engineering - How to Detect a Phishing email - Helpful Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Lunch & Learn is a one-hour educational webinar held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12-1 via Zoom. 

  Watch anime chat about your favorite manga play anime board and card games and enjoy Japanese treats at this laid-back club for students in grades 6-12. In the 2nd Floor Meeting Room from 4-5 P.M. on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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A free painting group meets at SVAC most Thursdays. Please call SVAC if you are interested in joining! It is low key and independent- work on whatever you like! Take advantage of your fellow artists for inspiration and light critique if you are interested.

Enjoy classic networking with member businesses in an after-hours casual environment. Come prepared with business cards and meet someone new! 

For beginners and experts in grades 3 through 12. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours! In the YA area on the 1st Floor of the Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

Monthly book club for adults at local brewery featuring a variety of fiction and nonfiction, in partnership with Augusta County Library. Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation anouncements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.

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The Planning Commission's regular business meeting will be held in City Council Chambers. https://www.waynesboro.va.us/calendar.aspx?EID=7194

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