+ Google Calendar + iCal Export Details Start: The city council approved the measure during its Feb. 21 business meeting, and Wooden Boat Foundation, 360.385.3628, www.woodenboat.org, Choose from over 90 independent, foreign, narrative and documentary films, while mingling with new friends and a celebrity or two. Join Our Team. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a case of malicious . Floats will continue on Water Street up to Adams and wait until the last float arrives after the parade. Film panels, events, parties. The Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Beard Contest are May 20 with the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 21 and the Rhody Run on Sunday, May 22. Port Townsend, Washington - Wikipedia Event Organized By: May 21, 2016 HAIR & BEARD CONTEST Registration at 5:15 pm & Judging 5:30 pm Water St. at Legion Rhododendron Festival 2013 by Port Townsend Leader - Issuu Rhody Festival parade now set for August | Peninsula Daily News As of Thursday, Grand Parade entries had grown to 78, Hubbard said. The Jefferson Healthcare 10K and 5K Rhody Run is at a new venue this year. This years Rhody Fest starts with events on Wednesday, May 18 and the celebration really gets rolling with the ever-popular Trike Races at 4 p.m. Karen Best, owner of Coldwell Banker Best Homes, is a proud sponsor of the Grand Parade, which is set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21 by the Uptown firehouse. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. Below are selected reports. Updated: 5/12/22. The Port Townsend Event Calendar Port Townsend Guide Restaurants and Takeout Local Events Live Music & Nightlife Events at Fort Worden List View Calendar View Nonprofit Events Get Listed Port Townsend Events All Local Events Live Music & Nightlife Events at Fort Worden Nonprofit Events Add an Event The Port Townsend Event Calendar Rhody Festival 2022 Schedule Mon May 16 2022 at 12:00 pm Location WA-20, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States | Port Townsend, WA Advertisement description will be updated soon, like years before but with more events coming back bigger and better for everyone! Rhody Keepsake 2019. Rhododendron Festival Association | Port Townsend WA - Facebook History [ edit] This item is available in full to subscribers. The regatta is sponsored by the Northwest Maritime Center/Wooden Boat Foundation and the Port Townsend Sailing Association. We are also again seeking corporate sponsorships to represent teams that will purchase 100 colored golf balls to be added to the approximately 2,500 white golf balls representing purchased raffle tickets. Quincy to Jackson. The Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Beard Contest are May 20 with the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 21 and the Rhody Run on Sunday, May 22. The team with the most golf balls to reach the finish gate wins back $400, which must then be awarded to a nonprofit of its choice. Please log in to comment by clicking here, 226 Adams StreetPort Townsend, WA 98368 Port Townsend, WA - Festivals, Events, Art Shows, Film Festivals . 2023 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission. Theyve protected and served us so willingly with compassion and caring . those on the medical community front-lines have gone far and above their regular schedule and duties to keep us as healthy as possible, said Melanie Bozak, Grand Parade Chair. The 87th Rhododendron Festival is coming up in May, but organizers said theyre in need of volunteers to help make the event possible. It had come full circle and was again on its own as an unaffiliated group of community volunteers. And keep coming back to this page for all the updates so you can plan your Rhody Fest weekend in Florence, Oregon! Below is a listing of the annual Fairs & Festivals in and around Port Townsend. 05 feb Afternoon Games at the Fort Fort Worden Hospitality 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please log in to comment by clicking here, 226 Adams StreetPort Townsend, WA 98368 Local Events in Port Townsend | Port Townsend Fairs and Festivals Calendar of Local Events We have several ongoing weekly and special events for you to discover and enjoy. Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival | USA Today Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival. Celebrated the third week each May, the Rhody Festival in Port Townsend is a community tradition dating back to 1935. Time Contact Liz Quayle: 360-774-0504 (voicemail) or email [email protected] Join us for: Food Concessions Fabulous goodies bags Dash plaques Poker Walk Vendors Lots of awards! by Diane Urbani de la Paz. March 2022 Dear Friends of Rhody: When the war ended, Rhody Fest returned stronger and more popular than ever with the highlight of the festival being the Grand Parade. Terry Hummel June 1, 1943 - December 7, 2021 Boise, Idaho - Terry Albert Hummel, 78, of Kuna, ID passed away peacefully on December 7th, surrounded by his family. The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring Port Townsend to be a human rights city. I want it to live on! The excitement in town is palpable as residents prepare for traditional events, like the Pet Parade, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, or the Kiddie Parade, at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20. The Rhododendron Festival is back! Kinetic Skulpture Race, 360.379.4972 or 360.385.7306, www.PTKineticRace.org, Port Townsend Ukulele Festival at Fort Worden State Park, Expect intense fun, ukulele instruction, and merry music making with some of the finest ukulele instructors and players working today. New Old Time Chautauqua will feature performances, community, cultural, and civic events with a myriad of informative and participatory workshops. All Right Reserved. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Rhody Fest 2022 - KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio Port Townsend Business owners and donors are thrilled to see this historic event return and brighten the streets. To fill that void, the New Old Time Chautauqua will enliven town on its 40th anniversary, set to gather at Fort Worden, Pope Marine Park, and Uptown from May 20-May 22. If you did not have an account on our previous website, but are a current print subscriber, click here to set up your website account. Activities began Wednesday, and all the usual events were scheduled this year except for the carnival. Visit the Rhododendron Festival website for more info. This is a video of the parade through Port Townsend, WA on May 20, 2018 Parade begins3:30 pm: Lawrence St. from appx. Port Townsend, WA 98368. Rhododendron events set for Friday, Saturday - Peninsula Daily News Registration begins at 8am at the Visitor Center 2409 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Parade Applications Deadline is May 12, 2017, All other judged entries judging at 10:30. Jefferson County Fair, 360.385.1013, www.jeffcofairgrounds.com, Port Townsend Main Street Program, 360.385.7911, www.ptmainstreet.org, Performances by world-class artists feature masterworks of classical chamber music and occasionally other styles. If you had an active account on our previous website, then you have an account here. 201 rhododendron festival focus, 5 20 15, c1 c10 - Issuu The Rhody Fest parade in 2021 featured plenty of eager enthusiasts, but this years Grand Parade is expected to see the beloved promenade return to its usual glory. Hearst provided "short subjects" to theaters throughout the United States. Fun items andlots of gift certificates -, Events & Fundraisers for Club Service Projects, A Calendar Listing of our Club Projects & Events. The 87th Rhododendron Festival will Stop and Smell the Rhodies again, with the same royalty that was selected for 2020 and 2021 when events were curtailed by COVID-19 pandemic health measures. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer form: https://forms.gle/iUWsPL3Svyi9zAFd9. www.economicsofhappiness-pt.com, Jefferson County Fair, 360.385.1013, www.jeffcofairgrounds.com, Community Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa, Carolers saunter the streets of Port Townsend framed by festival window displays and fabulous holiday shopping with unique gift items culminating with the lighting of the community tree and a visit from Santa. Lawrence St, in Uptown. Relax and unplug. 20 (Friday) 3:30 pm - 22 (Sunday) 2:00 pm. August 26, 2023* Queen Jenessah Seebergoss is not able to be in the festival this year because of school, Hubbard said, so the two princesses, Hailey Hirschel and Brigitte Palmer, will wave to the crowd from the float. Initially the American Legion Post served as the permanent organization to oversee the festival. Become a Rhody Festival Sponsor! Parade begins4:30 pm: on Lawrence St. from Harrison to Quincy, May 20th Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Hair & Beard Contest Floats will continue on Water Street up to Adams and wait until the last float arrives after the parade. Cake Picnic follows the Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade in Port Townsend, WA. www.olympicmusicfestival.org, This festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world. Rhododendron Festival | The Rhododendron Festival is celebrated Centrum, 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, The Olympic Music Festival presents a summer season of concerts in partnership with Centrum at Fort Worden State Park. Races begin at 6:00 pm on Water St. from Madison to Monroe, May 19th Pet Parade Email Us! Uptown's East Jefferson Fire Rescue [] New blood is always welcome and helps keep Rhody alive. This is dessert the ninth annual Cake Picnic for the 85th Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade, now rescheduled for noon Aug. 14. Note that free accounts do not have access to our subscriber-only content. r2ak.com, More than just a race, this regatta is a celebration of traditional seamanship and maritime heritage. On Sunday will be the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run, the second day of the Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open and the opening of Sather Park to the public on Morgan Hill from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to view newly planted Pacific Rhododendrons. Washington State Ferries has announced that reservations for spring travel on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route will become available Monday . We can no longer travel 2022 Rhody Festival $7,265 raised of $20,000 goal Donate now Janet Boutilier $50 2 mos Kathy Lundquist $20 2 mos Donald Stull Jr $100 2 mos Karen Euller $20 2 mos Carol Wisw $500 2 mos See all See top Wyatt Ranson is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of RITA Hubbard. By Diane Urbani de la Paz Thursday, July 29, 2021 PORT TOWNSEND Blackberry and lemon cake with Italian buttercream. For more information about how you can be part of the Colored Ball Challenge, the Business Sponsorships or where you can purchase your ball tickets please contact the Committee chair; Jayne Neu 360-385-0764. The popularity of the festival was such that it was becoming too important to be left to well-meaning volunteers and needed year round attention. It is planned for May 16 to 21, and organizers need volunteer help. All floats will travel to Washington together. Contact Liz Quayle: 360-774-0504 (voicemail). Upcoming Live Music Events If you'd like to post an event to our calendar, you can create a free account by clicking here. Everything is green and blooming and the whole town is sunburnt. 9 amJim Caldwell Memorial Rhody OpenPT Golf Course 9 amRhody Run BeginsJeffCo Fairgrounds 10 am 1pm Sather Park open to public to view newly planted Pacific Rhododendrons, Our community Rhododendron Festival is in dire need of more volunteers. A Festival organized by Port Townsend Heritage Association. Nearly ninety years ago Port Townsends Rhododendron Festival had its beginning as a grassroots community event. KPTZ 2.0 About Stop and Smell the Rhodies ~ Rhody Fest 2022 (Airdate: May 3, 2022) In 1935, a local businessman convinced Hearst Metrotone News to come and film the blooming rhododendrons in Jefferson County. Map is a fun and interactive way to plan your future dream vacation in Jefferson County. Rhododendron Festival - The Olympic Peninsula, WA Monroe to Water and Water to Madison. Registration begins at 8am at the Visitor Center 2409 Jefferson Street Port Townsend Parade Applications Deadline is May 12, 2017 Float Judging 10am All other judged entries judging at 10:30 Bands will be judge during parade Parade begins at 1pm Route is Lawrence at Harrison to Monroe. The Production Alliance will be the final entry in the Rhody Festival Grand Parade, which begins at 1PM on Saturday, May 20, in Uptown Port Townsend. The Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Port Townsend, WA. Rhody festival; Thing; Voter's Guide; . The four teams are eligible for the individual prize as well as the team competition. 2022 Rhody Festival Update Our community Rhododendron Festival is in dire need of more volunteers. Award presented by Rhody Princesses Brigitte and Hailey | photo by Jill Buhler Reinstra. Rest assured, the other oddities and delights will also grace the streets during the four-day shindig, including the Bed Race at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, followed by the Hair and Beard Contest, also May 20, with registration at 5:15 p.m. and judging at 5:30 in front of the American Legion on Monroe Street. Witness artists, actors, and the aesthetically odd that embrace esoteric apparel, exotic experiments, and fantastical imaginations unfettered by trifles like physics and decorum. We have recently launched a new and improved website . Photo by Patrick J . The Port Townsend Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. For more information on the annual Florence Rhododendron Festival, including applications for vendor spaces and parade entries, contact the Chamber at [email protected] or 541-997-3128. Paul Magi, aka Dmitrti Karamazov, co-founded the New Old Time Chautauqua in 1981. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Port Townsend Kiwanis This years theme is a little bit tongue-in-cheek after the 2020 COVID-19 cancellation and stand-alone August 2021 parade of the same theme Stop and Smell the Rhodys Again.. Filling the week with fun activities for kids of all ages and having a community parade is possible, but not without you. Its a rendezvous to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sailors who have met one another over the years. A beautiful day and a very positive reception from the crowd. (view on map). Drop in for maps, brochures, ferry reservations, customized itineraries and great information from our local experts. Rhododendron Festival 2013 by Port Townsend Leader - Issuu http://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/agriculture/farm-tour/, Attempts to marry art and transportation produce hilarious results as kooky, ingenious contraptions try to race the course and strive for mediocrity. Wooden Boat Foundation, 360.385.3628 ext 103, www.woodenboat.org, Workshops and public performances for for singers from across the nation and beyond. No comments on this item Best supports the legacy of Rhody Fest, saying it embodies the beauty, tenacity, and spirit of Port Townsend and Jefferson County., The Grand Parade will also include the grand marshals, who will head up the parade with a banner reading, 2022 Grand Marshal Honoring Our Local Healthcare Heroes and Angels.. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Rhody 2019. in & Assembly in front of City Hall on Water Street, in & Assembly at Van Buren & Lawrence Streets, 4:30 pm: on Lawrence St. from Harrison to Quincy, in & Assembly at Rec Center, Lawrence & Tyler. Balam Pichkari: Holi Bollywood Party on March 10th @BelieveHall Atlanta, Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival, JacknTina at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyard, Plant Walk with Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski. For others, its an intensive week of deeply satisfying music-making. Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed Its Rhododendron, not Rhodydenron reads a Leader headline about a month before the 1950 Rhody Fest. Even when I didnt live in town, Id always come back for Rhody, especially when I had kids, Amerson recalled. Fundraiser for RITA Hubbard by Wyatt Ranson : 2022 Rhody Festival Event starts on Monday, 16 May 2022 and happening at WA-20, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States, Port Townsend, WA. New blood is always welcome and helps keep Rhody alive. Time. Tickets are sold on parade day at the top of the course at Monroe and Lawrence streets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Today's cartoon for Saturday, March 4 | Port Townsend Leader In addition to . 12 feb Afternoon Games at the Fort Fort Worden Hospitality 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary Club sponsors the Running of the Balls which is a golf ball race down a course on Monroe Street and (if you are lucky) funneled into the winners circle. This constant hum of activity is a reflection of the creative, energetic spirit of residents around these parts, and it means that there is plenty of fun activities to plan your trip around. Our hats off to those volunteers who faced the covid years of 2020 and 2021 supporting the Rhododendron Festival and our reigning Queen Jenessah Seebergoss, Princess Hailey Hirschel and Princess Brigette Palmer. School's out for summer, so Hubbard and Morris are wondering who might bring the brass and drums. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:30am Entertainment Jefferson County PORT TOWNSEND Here they are, the "two old Rhody queens," not afraid to say so as they kick off a different kind of Rhododendron Festival weekend. Rhody Festival Fundraiser - allevents.in Missing: marching bands. Reservations coming for spring sailings. No comments on this item Those who choose to do so also can support the Chautauqua Week with tickets of $50, $100 or $250. All floats will travel to Washington together. Centrum, 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, This is a week-long, total-immersion experience that passes down the skills, sounds, stories, laughter, and heartache of the authentic bearers of the blues tradition. The only thing missing this year: the carnival. Running of the Balls - Rhododendron Festival City of Port Townsend passes human rights proclamation The Trike Race is May 18 and the Pet Parade is May 19. It is a festival that feels like a celebration for and by those that live here. Public events throughout the monthwill bring together whale experts, educators, tribal representatives and artists, for educational and fun-filled days of exploration around the areas orca population and the broader whale ecosystem in the Salish Sea. Nothing says Port Townsend like the sprouting of lawn chairs along Lawrence Street in the merry month of May. 2022 Rhody Festival Parade Fun for All - Port Townsend Public Golf Course $10,000 if youfinishfirst, aset of steak knives if youre second. Parade goes from approximately Quincy St to Chetzemoka Park. . R2AK is the first of its kind and North Americas longest human and wind powered race, and currently the largest cash prize for a race of its kind. Jefferson Transit: Rhododendron Festival 2022 Folks can also get in contact with organizers through the Rhody Festivals Facebook page, or by sending an email to [email protected]. Port Townsend - Kiwanis International We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere , Search by related topics in Port Townsend, Saint Patricks Day Events In Port Townsend, We'll find event recommendations just for you. Rhody Run - 05/21/2023 - Race Information - Race Entry With over a dozen Jefferson County farms participating in the tour youll meet many of the people that are part of our countys thriving food and fiber systems. Boston St Patricks Day Pub Crawl & Block Party! The Rhody team would like to thank a handful of longtime sponsors as well that were integral in bringing back fan favorites this year: Sunrise Rotary Club for the Trike Races, Safeway for the Pet Parade, Port Townsend Kiwanis Club for the Kiddie Parade, and the Kinetic Sculpture Race for the Bed Races/Hair & Beard Contest. BED RACES Registration 5:30 pm & Judging 6:00 pm Races begin at 6:30 pm: on Water St. from Monroe to Madison The Sunrise Rotary Running of the Balls is 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 by the Legion and the Elks Lodge Spaghetti Feed will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Also check out other Nonprofit Events in Port Townsend, Festivals in Port Townsend. A survey conducted by Port Townsends Main Street Program revealed that the Rhododendron Festival was the annual event the community favored the most. Rhody Festival parade now set for August 2022 Rhododendron Festival Route Deviation. Have wildly inspiring travel news delivered to your inbox. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. Concerts are presented Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM at the Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, offering a different program each weekend. Jefferson Healthcare RHODY RUN The Rhododendron Festival Association welcomes anyone who would like to participate in all or portions thereof of the year-long Festival activities. Email Us! To keep the Rhody Tradition going and help as a volunteer, go to rhodyfestival.org. . 2016 Port Townsend Rhody Festival - YouTube looking forward to seeing everyone! 2020 Fairs, Festivals & Events At a Glance JANUARY Strange Brewfest 1/25-26 FEBRUARY Shipwright's Regatta 2/23 MARCH Key City Players PT Playfest 3/10/19 Victorian Heritage Festival 3/22/19 Reservations coming for spring sailings | Port Townsend Leader The Rhododendron Festival Association welcomes anyone who would like to participate in all or portions thereof of the year-long Festival activities. May 18, 2022 - May 21, 2022 Make plans to participate in this year's Rhody (as the locals call it) events. Admission tickets are $10 - $120. Dont miss Jazz in the Clubs in downtown and uptown Port Townsend! Classes include chords, melody, improvisation, performing tips. Call our circulation department at 360-385-2900, or email our support. For more about Chautauqua Week, see the productionalliance.org/events/chautauquaweek or https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/entertainment/chautauqua-celebrates-activities-this-weekend. City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade See a free classic movie, with seating on straw bales, on the giant inflatable screen each night under the stars on Taylor Street. It honors the Washington State flower with its festival and scholarships. Note that free accounts do not have access to our subscriber-only content. May 21st Rhody Grand Parade They are available at theproductionalliance.org/events/chautauquaweek, at The Food Co-op or at Littlefield Green at Fort Worden. Events & Festivals | Enjoy Port Townsend The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral . I cant wait, she added. Getaway Guide 2022. The town turns magical for the week. Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival 75th Rhododendron Festival 2022 dates: June 18 and 19, 2022. Discover Port Townsend | Annual Fairs and Festivals A perfect way to launch the holiday season. Below are selected reports. The carnival, coronations, parades, and supporting activities cannot happen without your help. Below are selected reports. Kiddies Parade No judgingeveryones a winner! World class chamber music performances take place at the Wheeler Theater, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM, with dates in July, August, and September. For beginners and more advanced musicians alike. 2022 Rhody Festival Parade Fun for All . Then the next year, and the next, convincing the community that the festival was and should remain an annual event. Satu rday 's 78th Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Lawrence Street (Uptown) at the fire hall, proceeds downhill to Monroe Street and then to Water Street, turning to an end . CLASSIC CAR SHOW! 20may(may 20)3:30 pm . Dont miss Blues in the Clubs in downtown and uptown Port Townsend! May 18, 2022 End: May 22, 2022 Cost: $30.00 Event Categories: Annual Events, Buy Tickets, Chamber Event, Community Event, Festivals, Rhododendron Festival Organizer Florence Area Chamber Phone: 5419973128 Email: [email protected] View Organizer Website Venue Florence, OR Florence, OR 97439 United States + Google Map Tickets The carnival, coronations, parades, and supporting activities cannot happen without your help. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 136 calls between Friday, Feb. 3, and Thursday, Feb. 9. . The Trike Race is May 18 and the Pet Parade is May 19. Rhody Festival on the lookout for volunteers | Port Townsend Leader Log in Subscribe Subscribe Change of address Report a delivery issue Vacation stop Contact us E-Edition Port. Covids impact on these organizations has further hindered Rhody Fests ability to recruit and retain volunteers. All other parade entries will disperse up Madison Street. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. Attend, Share & Influence! For more about the Rhody Festival schedule of events, see rhodyfestival.org. Lawrence St. from appx. Grand Parade - Rhododendron Festival This Washington Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. Organized originally to take advantage of a Hearst News media public relations opportunity, volunteers returned the next year to do it again. Below are selected reports. Box office: 360-379-1333, www.ptfilmfest.com, Experience a working farm and connect with local farmers. 2013 Port Townsend Rhody Festival Parade - YouTube The Big Show, will feature acrobatic, comedic, musical and vaudeville-style performances from more than 20 acts, among them The Flying Karamazov Brothers, which have been centered in Port Townsend since 1986. R2AK is a self-supported race with no supply drops and no safety net. Rhody volunteers have been thrilled with the generosity of sponsors, businesses, and individuals not only in a dollar donation, but the enthusiasm and general awe that our Rhody parade has come back to town. in Events. The 2013 Rhododendron Festival program, as published by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. ptorcafest.com, Its in the spirit of tradition, exploration, and the lawless self-reliance of the gold rush that Race to Alaska was born. Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting , The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral to running the municipality. Advance Running of the Balls tickets are available at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturdays and Safeway on select dates. Films announced late July. At 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, a construction site . Checkin & Assembly at Rec Center, Lawrence & Tyler Registration begins 2:00 pm No judgingeveryones a winner!

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