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Living Green Tip – Empty Nest
If you sent your child/grandchild/niece/nephew off to college this fall, send him/her some eco-friendly gifts to help with possible homesickness or homework overload.
- Simple Underlay Slippers - shabby-chic slippers made with natural rubber and water-based glue; two color combos - the soles are sturdy enough to wear anywhere around the residence hall. Guy's version here ($60).
- West Elm Knit Throw Blanket - organic, knit cotton blanket to keep 'em warm during prefinals all-nighters; in four earthy colors ($49).
- American Apparel California Fleece Track Pant - organic cotton pants for lounging with a little style; best for girls ($36); for guys: organic cotton Polo by Ralph Lauren PJ Pant ($35).
- Whole Foods Gift Cards - as long as there's a WF nearby (check its store locator to see), your student can fill up on healthy, organic options when they get tired of the cafeteria food ($20 and up).
- Fandango Bucks and iTunes Gift Cards - give an experience gift like movie tix or credit on iTunes; it won't cause any waste and gives 'em one more excuse not to study too hard…as if they needed another reason ($10 and up).
- Eggling Crack & Grow Flowers - easy-to-grow plants in egg-shaped pots help suck up indoor pollution - and hardworking brains need fresh air ($9).
- Honest Tea - send organic, biodegradable-bagged tea for a break from Red Bull; we love the Moroccan Mint ($5).
- Dorm Sweet Dorm - preassembled, themed - think cleaning or personal care - packages ($35-$85).
- Throw a batch of homemade organic cookies into the box, and check back later this week for other quick-'n'-easy organic foods you can send.
- They can always use more soap and shampoo.
Source: IdealBite.com
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Bonus Living Green Tip
If you carpool, vanpool, ride the bus, walk or bike, you're already saving money on gas this summer. And here's more good news—if you use your "green" commute at least three days a week, you can register for a Guaranteed Ride Home! That way, if an emergency such as illness or unexpected overtime disrupts your day, you are not stuck; a free taxi ride is just a phone call away.
Visit www.commuterservices.org for details or call toll-free 1-888-454-RIDE(7433) for more information. This traffic tip brought to you by Commuter Services of North Florida—program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation and available to the public free of charge.
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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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Fundraiser for Hayley Hart
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Four-year-old Hayley, the grandaughter of DMS Division of Retirement employee Gail Hart, was diagnosed just this month with leukemia. Read more on her Web page. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hayleyhart
The event is at Paradise Grill and Bar.
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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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Photos Mixed with Paint
Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Free; opening reception for photos and paintings on display. George and Joel Dawson and Brenda B. Martin artists.
City Hall Art Gallery
(850) 224-2500 or clint@cocanet.org
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Art Event to Benefit Paws in Prison
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Free; art event to benefit Paws in Prison, featuring the art of Pattie Maney.
PAWS Pet Boutique, 3491 Thomasville Road #13
(850) 222-PAWSPRICE or (850) 893-3267
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New Artists - New Works
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Free; exhibit opening, to introduce a few new artists to Signature Art Gallery and new works by some of our favorites. New artists' works by Barbara Balzer (sculpter), Thomas Long (hand blown glass), Vasileios Tsentas (potter), Bob Ichter (pastels), Steven Ward (painter) and Pam Talley (painter. Also on display will be new work by some of our favorites, Choppin, Bach, Fowler , Rysevy, Pennington, and Leonhard.
Signature Art Gallery, 2782 Capital Cir NE
(850) 297-2422
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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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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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Plant Rummage Bake Sale for Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity build coming up in Sept. Plants, Espositos, Garage Sale Items, Bake Sale, fun and more.
Tallahassee Democrat parking lot, 277 N Magnolia Dr
(850) 599-2177
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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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Native American and Spanish Organic Gardening
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Free; join Mission San Luis gardener John Maiers, also known as Juan el Campesino, for a monthly tour of our gardens and field crops. The Mission is growing heritage and rare varieties of vegetables and herbs in order to enhance the interpretation of this 17th century National Historic Landmark. Tour starts at 10 a.m. at the Messer House Visitor Center.
Mission San Luis, 2021 W. Mission Road
(850) 487-3655 or (850) 413-9702
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Books-A-MIllion Book Signing
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Free; children’s author and Georgia Native Patsy M. Henry signs her new book "My Hare Line Meets the Brown Rabbit"
Books-A-Million, 3531 Thomasville Road
(850) 893-3131
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Fortune Cookie short film audition
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Mark Bauer (director) is seeking actors for at Twilight-Zone-ish short film thriller to shoot on weekends in October. Roles available: Travis (ages 18-28), Paul (25-35), Natasha (18-40), Chinese restaurant waiter (age/gender open). 320-0665.
Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Drive, Computer Tech. Bldg; TCC (close to Pensacola St.)
(850) 201-6200 or (850)320-0665
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Fashion Show Casting Call
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Free; local fashion event casting for fall show. Taking models of all ages, sizes, levels of experience and looks. Must be prepared to walk and conduct short interview. No registration fee and everyone that participates will have a chance to try out!
Magnolia Park Shopping Center, 111 S. Magnolia Drive, Courtyard Area
(850) 322-2173
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Auditions for the Dendera Dance Company
Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Free; auditions for Middle-Eastern style dance company. Openings for six to eight dancers. Bring music on a CD and costuming. Three to five minutes with or without props. Any style of Middle Eastern dance is acceptable. We are looking for dancers in Cabaret Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese, ATS or Tribal Fusion. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m., auditions at 2 p.m. Auditions only.
Women's Belly Dance Center, 629-H Industrial Drive, Railroad Square Art Park
(850) 590-8387
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Ultimate Ladies Event - The Fashionista Experience
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Free; pamper yourself with complimentary beauty treatments. Savor the moment when it's all about you. Enjoy style tips on how to go from the office to a evening dinner. shop for nutrition, cosmetics, hair care products, lace wigs and more. Win amazing door prizes.
World Class Academy of Beauty, 1235 Airport Drive
(850) 459-0534
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Tallahassee Junior Woman's Club Ice Cream Social
Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Free; GFWC Tallahassee Junior Woman's Club is holding an Ice Cream Social for women interested in club activites and possible membership.
Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Drive
(850) 576-1636 or (850) 907-5711
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Classic Car Cruise sponsored by the Tallahassee StreetRodders
Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
Free; bring your classic, antique or unique car, truck or motorcycle and visit with other car people. No classic, antique or unique auto? Come visit and see what Tallahassee has to show off. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Always the last Saturday of the month.
What-a-Burger, 1101 Thomasville Road
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Third Annual Concert and Show-stopper Production
Saturday, 6 p.m.
Free; “Purple Clouds” presented by Excellence Dance Studio
Van H. Priest Auditorium, North Florida Community College
325 N.W. Turner Davis Dr., Madisoon
(850) 973-1653
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New Tallahassee Bullets U-14 Softball Team
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free; new Tallahassee Bullets U-14 Softball Team looking for players. Call Rick Rossman at 524-4449 or Ken Desotell at 544-5587
James Messer Fields Park, 2803 Jackson Bluff Road
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Game Tally Public Boardgaming
Saturday, 11 a.m. til close
Free; Game Tally is an open organization for game players of all ages. Meets weekly to promote and offer public opportunities to learn new games and make friends in a relaxed, fun environment. Board games, (Euro, strategy, and wargames), card games, (collectible and classic) and other gaming activities (RPGs, Clix, etc). Bring a friend!!!
Zaxby's, 640 W. Tennessee St., front area of restaurant.
(850) 891-4941
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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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Get a Read on This
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Free; pianist and FSU music professor Read Gainsford performs a faculty recital
Opperman Music Hall, FSU College of Music
http://music.fsu.edu/Concerts-and-Events
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Always Room for Cello
Sunday, 4 p.m.
Free; cellist Gregory Sauer and pianist Seth Beckman present an FSU faculty recital.
Opperman Music Hall, FSU College of Music
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Big Bend Bird Club Exotic Bird Fair & Festival
Saturday and Sunday
General Admission, $5 Children 10 & under, free, Two day admission, $8; 20th annual event brings together 50+ vendors of many species of parrots, toys, seed and cages. A certified avian vet does well bird screenings, a professional parrot trainer from ZooWorld teaches training techniques and bird club members help with educational programs all weekend. Raffle prize is an ipod touch.
North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road, Building 2
(850) 878-3247
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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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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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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Sept. 5; various venues including Dixie Theatre, Tupelo Theater
Purchase tickets at the door, online or call Apalachicola Riverkeeper at (850) 653-8936 http://riverflix.org
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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
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Port St. Joe and area have lots planned for this fall. Check it out on this Web site.
http://www.visitgulf.com/calendar.cfm
| | 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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Calling all 'Daves' - Sunday, Aug. 30 you eat free at Famous Dave's. Also at Dave's through Sept. 15, you can get a rib for a buck (limit six ribs). Order $5 worth of something else, which might be a salad or a couple side items, and get six ribs for $6 or three ribs for $3. www.famousdaves.com
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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