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Living Green Tip – Reduce Paper and 'Styrofoam' use
- At the grocery store buy loose produce instead of the plastic-wrapped styrofoam trays. Sure, you can recycle them at Publix, but who needs an extra chore?
- In the mailbox cut down on paper clutter by writing the Direct Marketing Association, PO Box 9008 and Box 9014, Farmingdale, NY 11735. One address is for telephone lists and the other for mailings, so you need to send the same letter to both addresses requesting they not sell your name to businesses.
- Reuse or recycle magazines and newspapers. Share a magazine subscription with a neighbor or donate your magazines to a nursing home, assisted living facility, doctor's office or school. Recycle if you can't find a second reader.
Source: Tallahassee Democrat, Eastside Chronicle, Aug. 20, 2009
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Low-cost, No-cost Family-friendly Tallahassee Events
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Dance Classes
Friday, 5:30-7 p.m.
$5 per class; learn to release and express yourself in fluid motions, partner and solo styles.
Flow-Motion Dance Studio, 1018 S. Monroe St.
(850) 241-6748
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Dance Classes
Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
$10; performance-oriented dance instruction. Learn improvisation and storytelling through movement, acrobatic and swing style. Not for the faint of heart. Build flexibility, strength and agility.
Center for Creative Release, 122 E. Third Avenue
(850) 241-6748
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Intermediate Modern Dance Class
Friday, 6:30-8 p.m.
$12 (five for $50); focuses on developing body-mind awareness by working with breath, gravity and space to dance with joy and ease to music from all over the world.
The Edge Dance Studio, 1184-D Capital Circle N.E.
(850) 224-6369 or beatricecor@earthlink.net
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Beginning Middle Eastern Dance Classes
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
$10; gives students a basis in upper-body flexibility, hip movements, synchronized hand and arm movements, and spinal strengthening.
In Step Studio, 2609 Glover Road—Glover Road is 3 miles south of the intersection of Capitol Circle and Crawfordville Road | it runs between Wakulla Springs Road (SR 61) and Crawfordville Highway (US 319)
(850) 421-5151
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3rd Annual Back to School: Community Experience
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
School supply give-aways, free food, free haircuts and braids, free hygiene products, live music, carnival games, information stations, youth gospel choir explosion and Greek step showcase. Live radio broadcast with DJ Dap, Blazin' 102.3. Sponsored by Walmart, WFSU, AMWAT Moving & Warehousing, Comcast, Kidsville News. Supply drop-off sites: BT Performance, Kia Autosports, Zachare Fashions, Top of the Line Detailing, Clippers, Casanova's.
North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road
(850) 878-3247 or (850) 201-3009
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Back to School Bash
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Giving away school supplies to the community. Different community agencies there with information about their program.
1477 Capital Circle NW, New Hope Foundation
(850) 251-1289
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Downtown Marketplace
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (new hours!)
Live music, fresh produce, fine arts and crafts, food and fun
www.tallahasseedowntown.com
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Tallahassee Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fresh, locally grown produce
The Pavilion @ Market Square
turkeyhill@earthlink.net
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Hip Hop Dance Instruction
Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.
$15; Jubilee hails from Fort Lauderdale and currently attends FAMU, where he is a part of Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theater. He believes that dance is the universal language, that it transcends all verbal forms of communication and the the primary way for the soul to express how it truly feels. Jubilee hopes that he can change the lives of others through dance, music and creative expression.
Center for Creative Release, 122 E. Third Ave.
(850) 559-2885
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West African Drum and Dance and Afrobics
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$5 per lesson; African Caribbean Dance Theater is moving its classes and practice sessions from Palmer Monroe Community Center to the Center for Creative Release.
Center for Creative Release, 122 E. Third Ave.
(850) 559-2885
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Zumba
Saturday, 9-10 a.m.
Sunday, 1-2 p.m.
$30 for six classes (that’s $5 each!); combination of Latin music, fitness and fun.
Forestmeadows Parks and Recreation, 4750 N. Meridian Road
(850) 559-0165 or (850) 556-5022
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Crossfit Tallahassee Grand Opening
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free; grand opening celebration; features demonstrations of Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics and various other fitness activities. Fun workouts for everyone regardless of fitness level, and healthy refreshments too. If you're interested in fitness come ready to workout and have fun!
Crossfit Tallahassee, 2518 Cathay Ct
(850) 385-3023
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Feline & Fido Festivities
Saturday, 1 p.m.
"Pussy Galor-ious" Beauty Contest and "Dogged Duds" Fashion Show. Photos will be taken of you and your pet. Winners receive pet gifts from Petunia's and gift certificates. Join us on Facebook and post your pet photos at www.facebook.com/Coombs House Inn. Contests are open to all. Prize winners will receive pet gifts from "Petunia's" our local novelty shop and gift certificates.
Coombs House Inn, 80 Sixth St., Apalachicola, Coombs Camilla Gardens
(850) 653-2634 or (850) 653-9199
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Foliage for Arrangements
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Kelly DeWall and Nahla Bitar demonstrate how to use cut foliage in creating beautiful and unusual arrangements for your home.
Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Rd
(850) 385-2162
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Doug Alderson book talk
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
Author and outdoor enthusiast Doug Alderson will discuss his two new books, "New Dawn for the Kississimmee" and "Through Time and Wilderness," at The Wildnerness Way in Crawfordville.
The Wilderness Way, 3152 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville
(850) 877-7200
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Math/Reading Tutorial Program
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Free; Delta Kappa Omega, Beta Alpha and Zeta Omicron Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority work with students ages 6-17 to improve their reading and math skills.
Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library, 2817 South Adams Street
Call (850) 575-5606 between 5-9 p.m.
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Beginner Yoga Classes
Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.
$10; afternoon Hatha yoga beginner's classes taught by a registered yoga teacher. Learn to relax in a supportive environment.
Yoga Loft, 3850 Killearn Center Blvd.
(850) 575-5275
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Women's Masters Soccer League
Sunday, 4 p.m.
$15 field fee every two months.
The emphasis of this group is on getting exercise and having fun. Those interested in joining are asked to attend.
Meadows Soccer Complex, 701 Miller Landing Road
(850) 893-8989 or (850) 339-0203
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24th Annual 'Tallahassee International'
Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m.
Free; opening reception for juried competition featuring paintings, photography, sculptuer and fine crafts.
FSU Museum of Fine Arts, Copeland & Call
www.mofa.fsu.edu
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Garden Sale for Habitat for Humanity
Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by Tallahassee Democrat, Esposito’s and others.
Tallahassee Democrat parking lot
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Big Bend Bird Club Exotic Bird Fair & Festival
Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 general admission; children 10 & younger free; $8 two-day pass
North Florida Fairgrounds, Building 2, 441 Paul Russell Road
(850) 878-3247
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Prime Time Key Lime Bake Off
Aug. 29, 4-7 p.m.
Finalists notified by Aug. 17
Verandas on Market Street, corner of Timberlane Road
www.simplyentertainingtallahassee.com
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Downtown GetDown
Sept. 4, 11, 25
Oct. 9
All from 6-10 p.m.
Free to attend; vendors sell food. Ultimate Pep Rally with live music and more!
Adams Street Commons
www.uwbb.org or (850) 487-8087
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FAMU Football: Rattlers vs. Delaware State
Sept. 5, 6 p.m.
Bragg Stadium
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FSU Football: Seminoles vs. Miami
Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
Doak Campbell Stadium
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Young Writers Guild of the Big Bend Meeting
2nd Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m.
Free; Tallahassee Writers Association in conjunction with high school teachers and Barnes & Noble present the talents of teenage writers as they present their written works. Open to all high-school age students interested in writing.
Barnes & Noble, 2415 North Monroe Street
Call Marci Elliott, 383-0578, or e-mail Marci2elliott@aol.com for more information
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St. Marks NWR Photo Club Meeting
Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon
Monthly meeting of interested wildlife/outdoors photographers of all skill levels. Some meetings are held at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; others are field trips led by Refuge volunteers.
(850) 925-6121 to verify activities each month.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Education and Visitor Center, 1255 Lighthouse Road, St. Marks
| | Special Deals-Unique Ideas:
| | Check out the six state parks in the Tallahassee area. Visit www.GetOutdoorsFlorida.com or www.dep.state.fl.us and click on "Rediscover Florida."
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Tallahassee Museum offers a Summer Pass—$35 and the pass holder and three others enjoy the museum any time you'd like during the months of June, July, August and September! http://tallahasseemuseum.org/summer
Also, the museum offers free admission to people who have been laid off (need documentation) and two-for-one admission for state employees, university employees and teachers with a valid ID or pay stub.
| | For your family dining pleasure, here are some restaurants around town where the kiddos eat free:
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Seven nights a week, starting Monday, Aug. 24 at IHOP.
4-10 p.m. through Sept. 13
Saturday
Sonny’s
Village Inn
Steak and Shake (with $9 adult purchase)
Cabos
Sunday
Qdoba
Applebee’s (99 cents)
Steak and Shake (with $9 adult purchase)
Barnacle Bills
Everyday
Black Bean (with adult purchase)
Monday
Famous Dave’s (after 5 p.m.)
Po Boys
Village Pizza
Mo’s Southwest Grill (after 3 p.m.)
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
Tuesday
Famous Dave’s (after 5 p.m.)
Beef O Brady’s
Bianca Pizza
Morelia (99 cents)
Chick-fil-A
Pizza Hut (dine in only 5:30-8 p.m.)
Cabell’s American Bar and Grill
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
Wednesday
Qdoba
Los Amigos
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
| | Check out www.restaurants.com to purchase dining certificates at discount prices.
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