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R GERS CENTERNewsletter
February 2018 Vol. 7 Issue 2
• Director’s Message WinterPurification
• Ask Friends of Rogers Coyote ‘Love’ Songs
• Calendar of Events
www.FriendsofRogers.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:«
[ EXCITE | INSPIRE | MOTIVATE ]
The Cure For Cabin Fever
Winter
Adventures!
Feb. 19-21
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2 www.FriendsofRogers.org ROGERS CENTER NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018
Winter Purification
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Friends of Rogers was recently presented with a leadership gift from Community Bank.
F ebruary is an ideal month for enjoying the peace and beauty
of our natural world. While November, December, and January were packed with holidays and celebrations, that frenzied pace is now behind us. The word February, from the Latin word Februarius, means ‘to purify.’ I can appreciate this as I walk the trails at Rogers Center and catch my breath on these cold winter days. There’s a change in the air, almost like a purification, as if even the snow and the ice know that Spring looms ahead. As the year enters its second month, shake off those winter blues with a visit to Rogers Center! On Feb. 2, join our Owl Prowl night hike. Under the light of the stars and moon, enjoy travels along the trails with the crunch of snow under foot, evening owl calls, and the wonder of the nighttime winter wilderness. We also have Learn to Ski on Feb. 24 for those new to cross-country skiing. All you need is the desire to learn this much-loved sport, and we’ll provide the equipment! Or pack a thermos of hot chocolate to enjoy while sitting inside
the Visitor Center, watching bird activity around the pond. There are many Rogers Center activities to enjoy throughout the year: Spring Frolic, Earth Fest, bird-watching, spring peepers, fossil digging, kayaking, hiking, fishing, flower walks, and picnicking! With the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras fast approaching, it’s nice to get a breath of fresh air to purify ourselves from the hustle and bustle of life. February offers us just that; another month of winter to enjoy.
See you on the trails,
Simon M. Solomon Executive Director
Friends of RogersEnvironmental Education Center, Inc.
Board of Directors
President:AdamSchoonmaker
Vice President:SharonPelosi
Secretary:DanielAuwarter
Treasurer:T.J.Moorehead
Emeritus:ThurstonPacker
D.LukasBrown
DianneDaugherty
EricDiefenbacher
ConstanceHasko
MarshaGuzewich
PaulLepore
JohnPumilio
ChrisRossi
CarolSmith
OwenTallman
FredvonMechow
Staff
SimonSolomonExecutive Director
SarahFreedmanEnvironmental Educator
JenniLarcharChildren’s Program Coordinator
JessicaMoquinFundraising & Marketing Coordinator
Friends of Rogers, Inc.P.O.Box932
2721StateRoute80Sherburne,NY13460
(607)674-4733www.FriendsofRogers.org [email protected]
Friends of Rogers (F.O.R) is a non-profit organization composed of dedicated supporters of the Rogers Environmental Education Center
located in Sherburne, NY.
Save the Date! RogersCenter50thAnniversary
ReunionCelebrationEarthFest2018
(FirstWeekendinMay)HelpusplanagreatreunionbycompletingtheSurvey Here
Visittheevent’sFacebook Page
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Dear Friends of Rogers, The other night I heard some strange coyote howls. My friend said it was a mating howl. Are coyotes
mating at this time of year? Sincerely, Wiley E.DearWiley,Femalecoyotescomeintoheatinmid-DecemberthroughJanuary,andmayacquireasmanyashalf
adozeninterestedmales.Thefemaleisveryparticularaboutchoosingamate,though.Thereisnoviolentcompetitionamongthemales.Theysimplyfollowthefemaleatarespectfuldistance,display-ingtheirtalentsashunters.Withindays,mostofthemalesloseinterest,leavingonlythosewhoaretrulyinterested,until
finallyonlyoneremains,whoseworthinesshasyettobeproven.Amalemayfollowthefemaleforseveralmoreweeksinwhatiscalleda‘courtshipchase.’Shemayfinallydeterminethathehasthecharacteristicsnecessarytohelpherrearafamily.Themale’sdeterminationisfinallyrewardedinanalmostritualizedcelebrationoftheirbond.The
malestandsinaregalmannerasthefemalerubs“cat-like”againsthischestandchin.Playfullyshenudgeshimwithherhaunchesandreachesuptolickhischinandmuzzle.Thenaveryinterestingphenomenontakesplace.Thetwobeginaduetofsynchronizedhowlinginwhichtheyneverrepeataphrase,orsoundthesamenote,astheother.Manyobserversconsiderthisthemostlyricalofallcoyotecalls.Itisbelievedthatcoyotesmateforlife,andonceabondismade,thepairisalmostinseparable.
Therearereportsofcoyotesremainingbythesideofatrappedmate,bringingthemfood-andevenlayinginacreeksotheirtrappedmatecanchewontheirwetfur!Coyotesareafascinatinganimalwithmanyqualitiesthatmakethemuniquefromanyotherwild
dog.Anyonewhohaseverstudiedorobservedcoyotescaneasilyseewhytheyarecalledtricksters.Theyalwaysseemtobegettingintosomekindofmischief.Visitalocalbookstoreorlibrarytofindhelpfulreadsoncoyotes;thereisalwayssomethingnewtolearn!
Sincerely,Friends of Rogers
Ask Friends of Rogers
This Ask Friends of Rogers-Archive Edition was originally written by Nathan Bemos, former Headwaters Youth Conservation Corp volunteer, in 2009. If you have any questions, please direct them to Friends of Rogers. Your inquiry may be answered in next month’s issue!
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To register: download forms at www.FriendsofRogers.org, call (607) 674-4733, or e-mail [email protected]
Rogers Environmental Education Center, PO Box 932, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne NY 13460
Nature Learning and Exploration for 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Currently Enrolling Preschoolers
at Rogers Center!
Classes held Fridays from 9:30 until 11:30 am. Winter Session: January 5 - March 16
$15 per class for members/$17 per class for not-yet-members *Early registration per session is due 14 days prior to first day of program session.
Nature’s Nursery is held at the Visitor Center. Barring extreme weather, class will include outdoor exploration, and children should dress for the weather.
Nature’s Nursery follows the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District closing schedule.
Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center
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February 2nd
Owl Prowl Join Friends of Rogers for a full-moon guided night hike and “Owl Prowl” during a trek through one of the many trails at Rogers Center. Beginning
after sunset, this adventure provides a unique opportunity to view nature from a new perspective, guided only by the light of the full moon. During the “Owl Prowl,” participants will attempt to call out some of the
nocturnal creatures known to frequent the area during this time of night. Barred owls are just beginning to mate and are vocal this time of the year. Depending on weather conditions, complimentary snowshoes
will be used for this hike.
WHEN?
Friday
February 2
TIME?
6:30 pm
WHERE?
Roger Environmental Education Center
Visitor Center
FRIENDS OF ROGERS 2721 State Highway 80
P.O. Box 932 Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-4733
www.FriendsofRogers.org
Pre-registration required by noon on February 1. Members- $4 Not-Yet-Members - $6
Photo by Wells Horton: Barred O
wl
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PO Box 932 2721 State Highway 80 Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-4733
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, join Jenni Larchar as she leads young
chi ldren and grownups in stories, songs & a hike along the trai ls of Rogers Center.
Storytime & Hike takes place rain, shine, or snow, so come dressed for the weather!
Bring a snack or a picnic lunch to enjoy after the hike with new friends.
While this program is free and open to the public, donations are appreciated to support future operations.
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PO Box 932 2721 State Highway 80 Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-4733
Every third Saturday of the month at 10:30 am, join Friends of Rogers to experience hands-on
learning about the natural environment. Led by a specially trained educator, upcoming programs include: Snowy Scenes, Winter Wanderings, Fantastic
Forests, ‘Bed’ Time, Ensuring the Future, Fish Prints, Pond Explorations, Honey Bees, Magical Mandalas, Up-Cycled
Trick-or-Treat Bags, Creative Composters, & Holiday Crafts.
While this program is free and open to the public, donations are appreciated to support future operations.
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Winter Adventures February 19-21
The cure for Cabin Fever! Break free from the indoors and play in the snow. You may even
learn a new skill or two. Snowshoeing, tracking, shelter building and more will fill
our days with adventure. Spring Break-OUT March 26-30 & April 2
and April 23-27
Spring has arrived! Celebrate the changes that come this time of year. Birds
returning, trees budding, and mud puddles expanding add to the excitement.
Chillin’-OUT January 15
‘Hang’ with the creatures at Rogers Center! Learn more about the secret life
of the forest animals who call Rogers Center home.
Hours Camp 9 am - 4 pm
Early Care* 8 - 9 am After Care* 4 - 5:30 pm
Multi-Child 2nd child/$5 off
3rd child/$10 off
Weekly Rates Member: $125
Not-Yet-Member: $150
To register, download forms at www.FriendsofRogers.org, call (607) 674-4733, or e-mail [email protected]
Daily Rates Member: $30
Not-Yet-Member: $35
*Additional $7.50 fee for each care session
Multi-Program $5 off each additional
Discounts
Ages December 26 - 29 January 15 February 19-21 March 26-30 April 2 April 23—27
5-6 Spring Break-OUT
7-10 Wonders of Winter Colgate
Bookstore’s Chillin’-OUT
CVT’s Winter
Adventures Spring Break-OUT Spring Break-OUT Spring Break-OUT
Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, PO Box 932, Sherburne NY 13460
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February 24 WHEN?
Saturday, Feb. 24
Learn to Ski
10 am - noon
Snowshoe Yoga
1- 2 pm
WHERE?
Rogers Environmental
Education Center
FRIENDS OF ROGERS 2721 State Highway 80
P.O. Box 932 Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-4733
www.FriendsofRogers.org
Learn to Ski
The oldest form of skiing, cross-country was devel-oped to aid travel over snow. While some still rely on skis for transportation, today’s sport is mostly for recreation and exercise. Us-ing natural body move-ments, cross-country skiing is easy to learn.
10 am - noon
Member-$12
Not-Yet-Member-$15
Snowshoe Yoga
Bring your love of nature, your patience, and an open mind, as
we join in a gentle practice open to all experience levels!
Explore different breath techniques and meditations.
Equipment rental included in program fees. Paid registration required by noon on Feb. 23.
1 - 2 pm
Member-$18
Not-Yet-Member-$20
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soughtbySherburneRotaryClubPresidentJohnBorst,theRogersConservationEducationCenterneededadirectorwiththevisiontoseewhatcouldbe.EnterWeeks,anativeofAlbion,NYwhohadgraduatedCornellUniversityafterstudyingconservationof
wildlife,hadworkedasabiologistforthestate,andthentaughtbiologyforsevenyearsatSUNYOswego.Hehelpedtochangethecollege’ssciencecurriculumfromageneralprogramforteachereducationstudentstoonethatallowedgraduatestoworkasbiologists.Thesonofapainter,WeeksillustratedhisvisionforRogersinaseriesofpen-and-inkdrawingsofthe
mainbuilding,thewalkingtrails,thevistasthatheimaginedwouldgreetfuturevisitors.Theillustrationshelpedlandthefundingthatgotthecenterstarted,andtheybearastrongresemblancetowhattheplacewouldeventuallybecome.Thoseveryillustrationsliveonasnotecardsandgreetingcardshehad
printedyearsago.Andtherearewildlifepaintingsbythedozens-deerandbirds,forestcreaturesofallkindsandevensomedepictionsofsnowleopardsandotherexoticanimalshemayonlyhaveseenonnatureshowsbutcapturedbeautifullynonetheless.SomeofhisartworkiscurrentlyondisplayattheBaldwinsvillePublicLibrary,thelatestinaseriesofshowshe
Withatwinkleinhismind’seye,JohnWeekscanstillseetherawpossibilitiesoftheRogersGameFarmbeforeitbecametheRogersConservationEducationCenterin1968.Herecitesalloftheplace’sassets-theweir(riverbarrier)thatallowed
fortheraisingandloweringofthewaterlevelsintheproperty’snaturalponds;theunspoiledwoodsandnearbyhillsides;thetroutpondsbuiltinthe1930s,whentheplacehostedpheasantsandfish;themorethan400acresthatgreetedhim.Itwasinthatyear-1968-thatwhatisnowtheRogersEnvironmental
EducationCenterwouldbecomethestate’sfirstinterpretivecenterfortheNewYorkStateConservationDepartment,andWeekswouldbecomeitsfirstdirector.“Theygavemethisgreatstone-and-woodhousetoliveinwithmyfamily,”
herecalls.“Thatreallysealedthedeal.Weraisedfivechildrenthere.”Thestoneportionofthehouseremains;theoriginalwoodenparthassincebeenremoved.FiftyyearslaterthediminutiveWeeks,whoat92isspryandlucidand
Original Rogers Center Visionary
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FEATURE
JohnWeeksreviewssomeofthethousandsofphotographs
hetookduringhissevenyears(1966-73)astheoriginaldirectorofRogers.Heplanstoidentifythephotos,organizethem,anddonatethemtoFriendsofRogers.
fullofthesameenthusiasmbywhichhehasalwaysbeenknown,liveswithEsther,hiswifeofmorethan70years,inBaldwinsville.HesmileswhenhethinksoftheplaceinnorthernChenangoCountythatheenvisionedandhelpedtomakeareality.Butit’sthepeoplethatsetRogersapartfromthefiveotherenvironmentalcentershedevelopedaroundthestate.“ThepeopleofSherburneweresothrilledtoseethefacilityfunctionagain,”herecallsasthattrademarktwinklereturnstohiseyes.“Theywereraisedonpheasantrearing(thefarm’smissionfrom1909until1963),soaneducationcenterwasalittlehardtoadjustto.Buttheydidit,andIgivethemallthecreditforthat.”Bornoutofa$100,000grantfromtheAudubonSocietythatwasfirst
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Bracelet MakerResponsibilities:weaveparacordintobraceletsforbookstore/giftshop
CarpentryResponsibilities:buildingbridges,boardwalks,fences,etc.whichtoaddconvenience,safety,andbeautyofRogers
Exhibits Responsibilities:removedustfrommountedanimalsandcasesandassiststaffinarrangingdisplays
Feeder MaintenanceResponsibilities:fillfishfoodvendingmachinesspringthroughfallandbirdfeedersfallthroughspringaswellascleaningfeedersonceayear
HorticultureResponsibilities:plant,weed,andwaterasectionofourgardensdesignedtoattractnativewildlife
Nature WriterResponsibilities:writenaturearticlesforpublicationinlocal;articlesvaryinlengthandtopicswillbeprearrangedwithstaff
Nest BoxesResponsibilities:inventoryandrecorduse,checkcondition,andcleanoutbluebirdboxesandwoodduckboxes
OfficeResponsibilities:greetvisitorswithasmileandfriendlydemeanor,answerthephone,sellbookstore/giftshopitems,maintaininventoryandofficeorganization,andhelpprovideanswersforvisitorquestions
RecyclingResponsibilities:coordinaterecyclingdonationprogramforsoft-drinkbottles,Terracycle,orelectronicwasteforgeneratingrevenuetosupportoperations
Seamstress/TailorResponsibilities:makeminorrepairsoncostumes;sewemptybirdseedbagsintoreusablebagsforbookstore/giftshop
TrailResponsibilities:clipbranches,spreadmulch,pickuplitter,andchecksignsalongthetrails;toolsareprovided
Worm ManagerResponsibilities:feedworms,aeratewormcompostbox,shrednewbeddingmaterials
Friends of Rogers relies on volunteers to supportourprograms.MakeadifferenceatRogersCenterbydonatingyourtime!Formoredetails,call(607)674-4733.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FEATURE CONTINUED
hashostedacrossNewYorkState.Thisyear,hisartwillcometoGainesParkinSherburne,whereWeekswillholdcourtasfeaturedartistintheSherburneArtsFestivalonSaturday,June9.ItwasatOswegothathehaddevelopedtheRiceCreekFieldStation,
thefirstofseveralnaturecentersthatarehislegacytoday.AmongtheothersareBeaverLakeNatureCenter(Baldwinsville,NY),SterlingCenter(northernCayugaCounty),BaltimoreWoods(Marcellus,NY).Andthen,there’sRogers.“Itamazesmehowlocalpeoplehavetaken
toitandmadeittheirownforalltheseyears,”hemuses.“Itjusttakessomeonewhocanlookataplaceandseethepotential.JohnBorstdidthat,andIwasprivilegedtohelpwiththedetails.“There’snothingbettertogetthingsgoingthananidea.”
This Guest Column was written by Morrisville State College
Professor Emeritus Brian McDowell.
JohnWeeksposeswith“FarewellBanquet,”anoilpaintingofrobinseatingtheirlastmealofberriesfromaMountainAshtreebeforeheadingsouthforthewinter.TheoriginaldirectorofRogersCenterisanavidpainterandillustrator,havingshownhisworkingalleriesthroughoutthestate.
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Support Friends of Rogers and the Rogers Environmental Education Center! Through this special offer, when you subscribe to The Conservationist, New York’s premier outdoor and environmental magazine, half of the subscription price will go directly to support programs at the Rogers Center!
YES, I want to start a one-year subscription to The Conservationist for just $10. I understand that $5 from my subscription goes directly to Friends of Rogers.
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Make check payable to Friends of Rogers and mail to: Friends of Rogers | 2721 State Route 80 P.O. Box 932 | Sherburne, NY 13460
Rogers’ transition from game farm to education center was featured in this 1968 issue.
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In appreciation of Team Green membership, we gratefully acknowledge:
AdamSchoonmaker&TamieLeslieAddisonSchoonmakerAngelaJonesArt&MaureenMcKinnonArt&ShirleyZimmerBeverlyMonroeBrian&MargaretMcDowellBryan&WhitneyMcCrackenCathiHoeflerCharlesandMarySueFosterChristopherSprague&RebeccaHargraveConstanceHaskoD.LukasBrownDanielAuwarter&SarahBradyDanielleKoenigDavidHughes&EmilyHutton-HughesDianeWoodDoug&RowenaKrumErin CollinsFrank&ElizabethMonacoFred&PattivonMechowGlennNilson&LesleyDiehlGreg&DianneDaughertyJenniferBanschbachJohnPumilio
John&PatriciaGrossmanJohnBailey&ChrisRossiJohnKnapp&StacieEdickKatherineWagnerKimberlyLaCoeKrisMcDermottMark&BarbaraGoldenMargaretO’ConnorNancySelleckOwen&SusanTallmanPegJeffreyRichard&KarenKamsokeRobert&NancyBondRossMiller&CarolSmithSallyReymersScottSutton&SharonPelosiStanBenedictSusanKmiecTheMitchellFamilyTheMoquin-VischiFamilyTheSolomonFamilyThomasBirdTJMoorehead&AngelaReedTom&MoorsMyers WellsHorton&MarshaGuzewich
ThebestwaytojoinorrenewyourFriendsofRogers membershipisthroughourmonthlygivingclub,TeamGreen.Monthlygiftsformasourceofincomewecancountontofulfillourongoingneedforsupport.
Monthly This Member GiftOf: Would: Benefits: $48 Underwriteafulldayofprogramming Pine$24 Supportahalf-dayfieldtrip Oak$12 Subsidizeoneweekofcamp Maple$6 ProvideoneStorytime&Hike Beech$3 Cover30minutesoflearningactivities Aspen
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ORPlease accept my one-time gift of $_______ to
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Membership Confirmation
Friends of Rogers relies on donations of cash, supplies,
and services to help support our programs. Your gifts make a difference at Rogers Center!
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Raingearforkids
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AnyoftheseitemscanbedroppedoffduringregularVisi-torCenterhours.Tomakespecialarrangements,[email protected]
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Your Friends of Rogers membership ensures the continuation of programming at Rogers Environmental Education Center and assists Friends of Rogers in maintaining high standards of environmental
education that have been established over the years. Membership contributions help fund community celebrations, educational exhibits, guest presenters, instructional materials, Visitor Center operations, and much more. In addition to the privileges listed, the greatest benefit derived from membership in Friends of Rogers is the satisfaction of supporting Rogers Environmental Education Center!
Membership includes benefits for two adults at the same address. Benefits are extended to all persons 18 or under who reside with adult members; valid for 12 months from date of enrollment; and tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Pine $500• Exclusive naming rights for one full day of Visitor Center operations• Plus all benefits listed below
Oak $250• Private, guided trail outing for up to five people, led by Friends of Rogers education staff• Unlimited, complimentary cross-country ski and snowshoe sessions• Plus all benefits listed below
Maple $100• Four complimentary snow-shoe sessions• Plus all benefits listed below
Beech $50• Commemorative Friends of Rogers sun catcher• Four complimentary cross-country ski sessions• Plus all benefits listed below
Aspen $35• 10% discount on gift shop/bookstore pre-tax purchases over $10• Monthly e-newsletter subscription• Reciprocal membership benefits to centers in the Association of Nature Center
Administrators (ANCA) network• Special rates for fee-based programs and Adventure Camps• Voting rights at the Friends of Rogers annual business meeting
Senior Membership Rate – all persons 65 or over may deduct 25% from a membership level of support
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Enjoy a fanciful perspective on the world of mushroom cultivation through a handsome wall clock with our logo and help support environmental education in Central New York! Sturdy 12” diameter polystyrene clock in striking black and white includes AA battery. Decorate any room with this stylish mushroom-themed timepiece. The Imaginary Farmer will donate 10% of every sale to support Friends of Rogers. Click HERE to place your order today!
COLLABORATION CORNER Bullthistle Hiking Club Explore beautiful Chenango County with a group of experienced and fun hikers! For more information, contact Peg Fuller at (315) 653-7345 or [email protected]
A birding and general nature club serving Chenango County and surrounding communities Contact Charlene LaFever at (607) 334-9112 for more information.
Chenango Bird Club
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Winter Adventures presented by
WinterAdventureCampforages7-10.Nature’s Nursery
NatureLearningandExplorationforpre-schoolers.
Learn to Ski
presented by
10 am - noon
Snowshoe Yoga with
1 - 2 pm
Owl Prowl presented by
Full-moonguidednighthikeonsnowshoes!
Storytime & Hike
presented by
JenniLarcharleadsyoungchildrenandfamiliesinsongs,storiesandatrailwalk.Heldsnowor
shine;dressfortheweather!
presented by
Winter WanderingsTravelthetrailslikeasnowshoehare.
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February 19-21 • 9 amFebruary 2 • 6 pm
February 17 • 10:30 am February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 9:30 am
February 24
February 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 10:30 am