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Living Green Tip – Save Energy and Money This Summer!
1. Cool your house to 78 degrees or your highest comfortable temperature.
2. Don't try to speed-cool the house when you get home.
3. Cool with ceiling fans and the AC, but set the AC thermostat a few degrees higher.
4. Set the AC thermostat fan selection to "Auto" instead of "On."
5. Change your AC air filter monthly during heavy use.
6. Use a qualified service technician to service your AC system once a year.
Source: City of Tallahassee, www.talgov.com/YOU
DMS Softball Team--Next Game Tuesday, July 14
6:15 p.m., Tom Brown Park
Get out and cheer on our team!
Blood Drive, Thursday, July 16
Capital Circle Office Center in Tallahassee
11:30 a.m .to 2:30 p.m.
Contact Cindy.Aaron@dms.MyFlorida.com to sign up.
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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.
(850) 241-6748
Flow-Motion Dance Studio, 1018 S. Monroe St.Tallahassee
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Dance Classes
Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
$10 per class; 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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Day of Wizardry at the Brogan Museum
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free for members, $5 for non-member; $10 off family level (or higher) membership that day
Dress as your favorite Harry Potter charachter
The Brogan Museum, 350 South Duval Street
(850) 513-0700 or www.thebrogan.org
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Young Writers Guild of the Big Bend Meeting
Saturday, 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
Future dates: Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 (second Saturday of each month)
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31st Annual Sticky Stomp
Saturday, 4-9 p.m.
$9 for adults, $8.50 for senior citizens and students, $6 for children ages 4 to 15 and free for museum members and children three and younger
Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Drive
(850) 575-8684 or www.tallahasseemuseum.org
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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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Second Saturday Family Program
Saturday, 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
Free; history programs for the family with crafts, storytelling and activities.
Museum of Florida History, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street
(850) 245-6400 or www.museumoffloridahistory.com
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Butterflies Like it Hot
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Free; learn how to develop a butterfly garden with horticulturist Norma Skaggs
Native Nurseries, 1661 Centerville Road
(850) 386-8882
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Free Cooking Demo
Saturday, 3-6 p.m.
Free; learn how to prepare summer salmon salad. Professional Chef Don Heinz demonstrates all the steps necessary to prepare this simple entrée. Each demonstration takes approximately 10 minutes from start to finish, with a tasty sampling at the end.
The Fresh Market, 1390 Village Square Blvd.
(850) 907-1392
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Bastille Day -- Association Francaise de Tallahassee Presents La Fete Nationale
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Free; picnic and potluck for the celebration of the French national holiday. Members and guests are invited to enjoy French music and share conversation and food. Includes live music from Miranda Yemini and Jean-Marc Wise. Bring a dish to share.
A.J.Henry Park, 3000 A.J. Henry Park Drive, near the large playground
(850) 891-3866
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Nature Walk
Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
$3 members, $6 non-members, children half-price
Bring water, binoculars and insect repellent.
Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Rd., Thomasville, GA
(229) 377-4408 or www.birdsongnaturecenter.org
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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.
Future dates: July 18, July 25, Aug. 1
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Apalachee Fitness Conditioning
Saturday, 4:15 p.m.
Free 45-minute body conditioning class, includes a stretching segment, led by fitness trainer Tami Lee-Lanigan. All fitness levels welcome. Bring a floor mat; dumbbells optional.
Mission San Luis, 2021 W. Mission Road, Tallahassee
(850) 487-3711
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Tallahassee Sizzlin' Saturdays Concert Series
Saturday, 6-8 p.m., Billy Rigsby
Free; Kleman Place, Duval Street behind City Hall
(850) 891-3879 or www.talgov.com
July 18 - Tryst
July 25 - Drew Tillman Band
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Declaration of The Independents
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Gathering of "little box" local merchants and vendors.
Railroad Square Art Park, www.locallyownedtallahassee.com
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Big Bend Bird Club Meeting
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Free; guest speaker Dr. David Lopez speaks on the exploration of Wakulla's mysterious waters. Healthy caged birds welcome.
Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Road
(850) 891-3915 or (850) 350-7638
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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
Future dates: July 19, July 26, Aug. 2
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Storytime by Tallahassee Little Theater
Sunday, 3-4 p.m.
Free; interactive storytelling with costumed characters.
Once Upon A Child, 3507 Maclay Blvd.
(850) 894-2479
Future Dates: July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9
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"Romeo & Juliet" Workshop
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Free; read, study and stage scenes for this Shakespearean plan
The Center for Creative Release, 221 E. Third Avenue
(850) 559-2885
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Butterfly Festival Needs Volunteers
July 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fourth Annual Winged Wonders Festival
Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Rd., Thomasville, GA
Call today to volunteer: (800) 953-BIRD
birdsong@birdsongnaturecenter.org or www.birdsongnaturecenter.org
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Apalachicola Riverkeeper's 10th Anniversary Open House and Celebration
July 18, 4-7 p.m.
Free; share good food and good will in thanks to our members and supporters who've been there for us during the past 10 years. Visit the Web site, for a drawing for a St. George Island beach house and other great prizes.
www.apalachicolariverkeeper.org
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St. Marks NWR Photo Club Meeting
July 18, 9 a.m. to noon (third Saturday of every month)
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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July 25, 2009 - 9:00am
National Learn to Row Day
July 25, 9 a.m.
Free; ninth annual National Learn to Row Day; ergometer demonstrations, hands-on lessons and on the water instructions with experienced rowers.
Lake Hall, Tallahassee
www.capitalcityrowing.org
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Get on the Bus with Us to Celebrate 19!
Saturday, July 25, 4-6 p.m.
Free; celebrate 19 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with food, refreshments, door prizes, live music
American Legion Hall at Lake Ella
(850) 575-9621
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Meet and Greet with Curious George
July 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Free; WFSU Kid's Club members get to meet Geroge at an exclusive pre-event party and receive additional prizes
Meet George, create crafts and enjoy all the jumpers and bouncers
Zoinks Kidstation
(850) 487-3170 ext. 359 or www.wfsu.org
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Staycation
http://www.wtxl.com/Global/category.asp?C=40980&nav=menu594_10_2
Summer fun ideas
http://www.visittallahassee.com/seasonal_promotions/promotions_main_page/
Check this site for some “no splurge splurge hot summer specials”
https://nova.imarcsgroup.com/vendorimages/leoncountytdc/No%20Splurge%20promo(1).pdf
This site offers for some local deals and ideas on things to do, including free IMAX Show at the Challenger Learning Center, and two-for-one admission at the Tallahassee Museum.
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.
Area hiking: http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/hiking/table_of_contents/
Area paddling: http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/paddling/table_of_contents/
Area parks: http://www.visittallahassee.com/things_to_see/attractions/parks_eco_tourism_outdoors/
Area geocaching (and more!): http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/
| | For your family dining pleasure, here are some restaurants around town where the kiddos eat free:
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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.
| | If you're traveling to any major cities, including Dallas, Miami and Atlanta, check www.everyblock.com for restaurant reviews, news and more.
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