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Living Green Tip – Drop Plastic Wrap Like a Hot Potato!
Instead, pick up a 2Pac of aluminum foil, which is safer for you and the planet. Hip hop hooray! You can buy 100 percent recycled aluminum foil and recycle it in most areas, unlike plastic wrap and waxed paper, which are made from petroleum and may contain carcinogenic PVC.
Reynolds Recycled Aluminum Foil - just like the conventional stuff but in 100 percent recycled form. Available at most supermarkets ($4/50 square feet).
Earth911 - type in aluminum foil and your zip to find out if you can recycle it locally (note: while it usually doesn't have to be spotless, clean big chunks of food off of it before putting it in the bin).
If you can't avoid plastic wrap or waxed paper, check out eco-friendlier, nonpetroleum versions, such as biodegradable Biofilm wrap ($50/110 square feet) or a Natural Value Waxed Paper ($3/75 square feet).
Source: www.IdealBite.com
DMS Softball Team--Two Games Next Week
Monday, July 20 at Tom Brown Park, Field 5
Thursday, July 23 at Messer Park, Field 4
Both games at 6:15 p.m.
Get out and cheer on our team!
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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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Regal Cinemas Blood Drive
Saturday, 3:30-8 p.m.
If you missed the CCOC blood drive this week and still want to donate, here is your "time to shine." All donors receive a beach towel and a free movie pass for two (good for select films, Monday through Thursday only)
Regal Cinemas, 1501 Governors Square Boulevard
(850) 877-7181 www.scbcinfo.org
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"Florida in the Civil War"
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$9 adults, $8.50 seniors/college students, $6 ages 4-15, free for members/children 3 and younger.
Wear the uniforms, read the letters and examine the artifacts. Learn about the roles Floridians and the state of Florida played in the Civil War, not only from the viewpoint of history scholars but also from the perspective of the individuals involved.
Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Drive, Phipps Gallery
(850) 575-8684
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Apalachicola Riverkeeper's 10th Anniversary Open House and Celebration
Saturday, 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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Winged Wonders Butterfly Festival
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5, $3 children, a celebration of butterflies, birds and dragonflies.
Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Road, Thomasville
(229) 377-4408
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The Hot Hot Hafla Dance Showcase presented by Arabian Flair
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$5 adults, free for children 10 and under; Tallahassee's Arabian Flair presents a day of world dance. This family-friendly event will showcase dances of the world, including Middle Eastern Dance, Bellydance, Hula and more. Guest dancers from all over the Southeast will perform and share their dance talents. Dancers are welcome to join the festivaties, and dancer registration will be at the door. Dancers: please call or e-mail to confirm your performance slot, Troupes/Groups and Solo dancers are welcome.
American Legion Hall Post 13, at Lake Ella off North Monroe Street
renee@arabianflair.com or www.arabianflair.com
(850) 445-7462
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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.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Education and Visitor Center
1255 Lighthouse Road, St. Marks
(850) 925-6121 to verify activities each month.
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Writing Workshop
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Free; "The Heroine's Journey" workshop presented by Tallahassee Writers Association President Donna Meredith
Leon County Public Library, corner of Duval and Park Avenue
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Free Healthcare Fair
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
27-D Azalea Drive, Crawfordville (behind CVS & next to Domino's Pizza)
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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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Colombia's Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free; celebrate Colombia's Independence Day with good food and Colombian music.
Super Perros, 2010 W. Tennessee St.
(850) 421-2378
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Charles Santiago
Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
Free; Spanish flamenco/easy-listening guitar.
El Jalisco Mexican, 2022 N. Monroe St.
(850) 878-0800
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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
Future dates: Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 (second Saturday of each month)
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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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The Tallahassee area has six state parks. This is a great weekend to check them out!
Visit www.GetOutdoorsFlorida.com or www.dep.state.fl.us and click on "Rediscover Florida."
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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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