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Broadway Rose Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 2pm at Fennell Auditorium in Tigard. Featuring “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Natural Woman” & more. Tickets/Details broadwayrose.org or 503 620 5262.

Troutdale’s 1^st Friday Art Walk & Fair, 5-8pm. 80+ vendors, live music, Kid Zone, and more. Details troutdalefirstfriday.com.

Zoo Nights. Music, food, activities. Details oregonzoo.org.

2-3

Loves Labour’s Lost by OP Shakespeare Festival, 7pm at Irving Park. Arrive an hour early for song, dance & fight rehearsals. Children, picnics, leashed pups welcome. Visit opsfest.org for add’l performances/locations. Free.

Family Fun 10-2 at Multco Master Gardener Demo Garden. Free, drop-in event with self-guided tours, kids’ activities, home gardening info & demos. Details demogarden@multnomahmastergardeners.org.

The Decemberists, 5pm at McMenamins Edgefield. Details 503 384 2507.

Yoga in the Park, 9-10am at Director Park. Free; Sundays at 9.

King Lear by OP Shakespeare Festival, 7pm at Cathedral Park. Details Aug 2-3 or opsfest.org.

Summer in the City at Director Park: Tango dance & music 6-8pm.

Americana Harvest Fest, 5-9pm at Topaz Farm. Music, animals, u-pick & more.

8-10

Easyfolk Fest, 7-10pm at Portland Playhouse. Tickets/Details easyfolkmedia.com/fest or 503 488 5822.

French Moderns: Meet Curator Lloyd DeWitt, 1-2pm at Portland Art Museum.

Donny Osmond at Ilani.

Romeo & Juliet by OP Shakespeare Festival, 7pm at George Rogers Park. Details Aug 2-3 or opsfest.org.

Forest Bathing, 10-noon at Tualatin Hills Nature Park & at Reed College. Leisurely, guided .5-1.5-mile walks to be present & connect with nature. Details pacificpinewellness.com.

Merry Wives of Windsor with OP Shakespeare Festival, 7pm at Cathedral Park. Arrive Details Aug 2-3 or opsfest.org.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, 730pm at Keller Auditorium. Details Portland5.com.

Demystifying Wine Tasting, 6-8pm at Ora et Labora Wine Shop. Details 503 444 7482.

Michael Franti & Spearhead, 5pm at McMenamins Edgefield. Details 503 384 2507.

Come Together: A Burlesque Tribute to the Beatles, 7pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Details albertarosetheatre.com.

Endless Summer Cruise-In, 9am-1pm at ilani. Details 360 353 2891 or Willamettevalleycorvettes.com.

PDX Yard Share – reducing food waste by offering free backyard produce, 10-3. See map at pdxyardshare.org.

Garden University: Wet Felting Workshop, 11-2 at The Oregon Garden. Details oregongarden.org.

Pink Martini, 5pm at McMenamins Edgefield. Details 503 384 2507.

Tango Music & Dancing, 6-8pm at Director Park.

Opera a la Cart Lunch & Play Series, 11:45am at Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park.

23-24

Viking Beer Fest, 3-10pm at Nordic NW Campus. Demos, food, music, vendors, live combat, & hidden gnomes! Details Nordicnorthwest.org

The Winter’s Take by OP Shakespeare Festival, 7pm at Mt Tabor Amphitheater. Details Aug 2-3 or opsfest.org.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 7-930pm at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Details 888 659 2952.

Kevin Hart Acting My Age Tour, 7pm at Keller Auditorium. Details Portland5.com.

The Roaring 2020s, 3 & 6pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Dance, aerial artistry, circus acts & more. Details albertarosetheatre.org.

More Than Pink Walk, 8am at the Zoo. Honor & celebrate those impacted by breast cancer. Details oregonzoo.org.

Aug27-Sept 1

Peter Pan at Keller Auditorium. Get out with the grandkids for this high-flying musical! Peter Pan & Tinker Bell take the kids on a magical journey. Details Portland5.com.

Candlelight concert: Tribute to Adele, 630pm at Alberta Rose Theatre.

OMSI After Dark: Out of This World, 6-10pm. Science demos, performances, DJ’s, vendors & more for the “big” kids (21+). Details omsi.edu.

31-Sept 1

Scooped Ice Cream Festival, noon-8pm at Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Hillsboro. Details scoopedicecream.com.

SEPTEMBER

6-8

Rose City Comic Con at Oregon Convention Center. Details 503 235 7575.

PDX Yard Share – reducing food waste by offering free backyard produce. Map/details pdxyardshare.org.

Digestive Health 101, 3pm at Natural Grocers Gresham. Free; seating first-come. Details 503 465 0130.

Eric Idle: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life at Newmark Theatre. One-man musical with comedy, music, philosophy. Details Portland5.com.

Swing & Standards Trio, 930-1pm at Happy Valley Farmers Market, 13231 Se Sunnyside Rd.

Heather Cox Richardson – Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, 7pm at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Details Portland5.com.

Food Waste Workshop, 7pm at Annie Bloom’s Books. Meet author of No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste. Details 503 246 0053.

21 -23 Schnitz

Chopin & Alpine Symphony at the Schnitz. Inspired by his own adventures in the Alps, Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony evokes nature’s power & majesty through crashing waterfalls, misty meadows, & furious storms. Details Portland5.com.

Sunday Parkways, 11-4 at Gabriel Park. 2-mile multi-modal route & 1.5-mile walking route. Start anywhere on the route via bike, stroll, or roll. Spots along the route have vendors, marketplaces, community booths & free activities & entertainment. Details 541 231 6583.

OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews, 6-10pm at OMSI. Sip & search for your new favorite book. Science demos, entertainment, vendors, & more. 21+ only.

Connie Chung in Conversation, 730pm at the Schnitz. Pioneer news anchor & discusses her forthcoming memoir. Details portland5.com.

ABBA Tribute: ABRA Cadabra, 730 at Newmark Theatre. All ages extravaganza with rave reviews like: “Best show we’ve ever seen!” Smile, dance & sing to favorites such as “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” &“Waterloo.” Details iloveabba.com or Portland5.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Music with George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, & Jeff Peterson, 8pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Three of the most popular musicians from Maui’s renowned “Slack Key Show.”

Willamette Valley events

AUGUST

Eugene | Moon Mountain String Band 730-10pm at The Jazz Station 124 W Broadway. Traditional waltzes to hard-drivin’ bluegrass and country will have you singing, dancing or tapping along. Details 458 205 1030.

Eugene | Summer Concert with Boxcar Figaro at Scobert Park, 4^th Ave & Blair Blvd, 7-830pm. Free. Bring a picnic, blanket or chairs. Kids & well-behaved, leashed pets wxelcome.

Springfield | THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov, a tragicomedy about art, love, and what makes us human, presented at local parks at 6pm rain or shine. through August. Tonight/Tomorrow at Island Park; Aug 3&4 at Owen Rose Garden; Aug 8&9 at Petersen Barn Community Center; Aug 10&11 at Maurie Jacobs Park. Details 541-736-4544

Eugene | Beginners Board Game Night, 5-10pm at Funagain Games Game Parlor, 2711 Oak St. Free; offered every Thursday.

Eugene | First Free Friday 10am-5pm at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 East 15th Ave. Investigate Oregon’s fossils & ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history. Details 541-346-3024.

2-4

Silverton | Homer Days celebrates Oregon’s own political cartoonist Homer Davenport with a parade, cartoon contest, arts & crafts, live music, davenport races, car show, fun run and brewfest. At Coolidge-McClaine Park. Details homerdavenport.com.

Eugene | My Funny Valentine, 130pm at The Shedd, 868 High St. Details 541 434 7000.

Eugene | Art Show at Downtown Library. Opening reception for entries by local artists in the “Love Your Library” logo contest. On display through October. 541-682-5450.

Eugene | First Friday ArtWalk, 530-8. Pick up your ArtWalk Guide at Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8^th, and go!

Eugene | Free Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Classes, 7-830 at Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Dr (OR at the new Eugene Family YMCA) every Sunday for free in person classes. RSVP to eugeneplantbasedproviders.com.

Salem | Riverfront Family Fest 10-2. Get out with the grandkids to this free annual event featuring a helicopter landing, firetrucks, food, face painting, obstacle courses and more.

Eugene | Jeepers Creepers, 130pm at The Shedd. Chuck Redd & Co perform a concert dedicated to renowned songwriter Johnny Mercer.

Eugene | Saturday Market 10-4. Local artisans, chefs, musicians & more at 8^th & Oak.

Eugene | Occupy Medical Services, providing free care & supplies 9-11am at St Vincent de Paul Service Center, 450 Hwy 99 every 1^st & 3rd Saturday.

Eugene | SPIN Health & Wellness Fair, 10-4 at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. Vendors, info & resources + entertainment, giveaways, refreshments & more.

3-4

Eugene | Free Shakespeare in the Park — The Tempest, 6pm at Amazon Community Center. Bring a picnic, blanket, beach chairs & friends. Plays presented Sat & Sun thru Aug 25. Details 541 682 5373.

Eugene | Native American Arts & Crafts Market, 10-4 at Farmers Market Pavilion every first Sunday. 20+ artists & crafters of Tribal Nations. Free.

Corvallis | Communicate for a Change, 6-8pm at Corvallis Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave. 6-week course on basic communication & conflict resolution. Move beyond judgement and blame to compassion and understanding of nonviolent communication. Details/RSVP anna@growingpeace.net or 541 301 7993.

Salem | Oliver! The Musical at Chemeketa Community College, 200 Water St NE.

Eugene | Releasing With Writing, 1130-1230 at Healing Project, 631 E 19th Ave Building B. Expressive writing can help regulate emotions, reduce anxiety & improve physical health. Confidential writing circle. All genres & levels welcome. Drop-in class or via Zoom. Details 541 687 9447.

Eugene | Deaf Night Out at Portal Tea Co, 41 W Broadway 1st & 3rd Tues 6-8pm. All levels event for the ASL community. Hearing are welcome but voices off. Details BookingMoxie@gmail.com.

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Monmouth | Music in the Park, Wednesdays 6:30pm at Main St Park Amphitheater, 120 Main. Also all-ages art activities. Free; please leave pets at home.

Eugene | Walk It Off with the Y Wednesdays 530-630pm at Alton Baker Park thru Aug 28. Free weekly raffles, guided & independent walks and family-friendly fun. Today’s theme: Cancer Survivor Day!

Springfield | Concerts in the Park: Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, 5-845pm at Island Park. Gates open at 5; opening act David Grinder Magic Show. Admission $3 or a non-perishable food donation.

Vida | Chainsaw & Arts Festival, 10-5 at McKenzie Community Track & Field thru Sunday. Free. Details 541 822 3451.

Eugene | Author Talk: Charlie J. Stephens at Downtown Library. Free.

Silverton: Music on the Lawn: Macey Gard Band at Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. Offered 2 Thursdays/month thru Sept. Music, food/drink & admission to the gardens. Details 503 874 8100.

Eugene | Author Talk: Charlie Stephens, 6-730pm at Downtown Library. Talk & reading from acclaimed debut novel “A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest.” Free; details 541 682 5450.

Eugene | Summer Concert: Chico Schwall, 7-830pm at Scobert Park, 4^th & Blair. Free music & family fun. Bring a picnic, blanket or chairs. Details 541 686 4646.

Eugene | Windborne’s Music of Queen by Eugene Symphony, 730 at the Hult Center. Rock out to favorites including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love” & more. Tickets/Details hultcenter.org.

Salem | Get out w/ the grandkids! Family Fun Fridays at Willamette Heritage Museum. Self-guided tour + class. Today: The Kalapuya 11-noon, Before Oregon Statehood 2-3pm. Pack a picnic or grab lunch at the café. RSVP required to willametteheritage.org.

Eugene | Pride in the Park, 10-7 at Alton Baker Park. Free. Live entertainment, food/drinks, vendors, family activities & more.

Salem | Englewood Forest Festival, 10-4 at Englewood Park. A day of art, music, dance, fun & environmental workshops. Learn what you can do in your own yard & garden to protect trees, birds and streams. View pollinators under a microscope, learn about owls, invertebrates, beavers, trees, and native plants. Write poetry, play an instrument, make a bird feeder, paint a traditional Mexican paper-mâché animal, and take home local wildflower seeds. Free; details englewoodforestfestival.org.

Eugene | Shakespeare in the Park — The Tempest, 6-830pm at Amazon Community Center. Beautiful costumes, music & dance and staged comic fights. See it free Sat & Sun thru Aug 25. Details 541 682 5373.

10-11

Salem | Metropolis the Musical, 2pm at Elsinore Theatre. Aug 10 730, Aug 11 2pm. Beautiful music & visuals portray how true love conquer all. Written 100 years ago, this story was about the haves and have-nots rings true today. Tickets/details 503 375 3574.

Corvallis | Communicate for a Change, 6-8pm at Corvallis Friends Meeting House. For details see entry Aug 5.

Independence | From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine & Industry, 10-4 thru September at Heritage Museum, 281 S 2nd St. Traveling Smithsonian exhibition explores some of the processes, problems, and potentials inherent in technologies that use microorganisms for health and commercial purposes. Details 503 838 4989.

Eugene | Aphasia Conversation Group, 2-3pm at Campbell Community Center. Twice monthly group works on language skills guided by a speech language pathologist. Aphasia is a communication impairment that may be caused by stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s, dementia or other condition. Free; screening required. Details 408 866 2104.

Eugene | Summer Disc Golf Putting Series 6-8pm. All ages, skills welcome to play a 9-hole disc golf putting course at Alton Baker Park. Compete for prizes & raffle entries; for $1 extra, play for cash. Details

Springfield | Get out with the grandkids! Samba Ja: Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, 1030am at Springfield Library Fountain Plaza. 15+ member band performs high-energy Samba-Raggae rhythms that’ll get you dancing. Free. Food for Lane County serves free lunch for ages 1-18 after the show while the supply lasts.

Eugene | Walk It Off with the Y Wednesdays 530-630pm at Alton Baker Park thru Aug 28. Free weekly raffles, guided & independent walks and family-friendly fun. Today’s theme: Bring your pet for DOG DAYS OF SUMMER.

Monmouth | Music in the Park — Tuesday String Band at 630.

Death Café 3-430pm at Cascade Health. Tea, snacks, and discussion about our often-complicated feelings surrounding death. Safe space to share your understanding, thoughts, dreams and fears to help make the most of living. RSVP to bit.ly/cascadedeathcafe.

Eugene | Free Concert Series — The Fat Dandelions at Farmers Market Pavilion. Upbeat jazz standards & beloved folk & pop tunes 6-8pm. Free.

Eugene | Get out with the grandkids! Summer Concert — Samba Ja! at Scobert Park 7-830pm. Brazilian marching band will have you up and dancing. Also free facepainting and balloon animals.

16-18

Woodburn | 60^th annual Fiesta Mexicana features 60+ vendors, a car show, soccer tournament, parade, lucha libre, lotteria, live music, carnival and pickleball tournament. Free admission all day Fri; Sat & Sun free until 5. Admission $5 for ages 10+. Details bit.ly/3WArbFK.

16-18

Willamina | Grand Ronde Contest Powwow at Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Hw 22 (Hebo Rd) 11a-10pm. Details grandronde.org.

Eugene | Pink Out with the Ems, 630pm at PK Park.

Eugene | You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, 730pm at Actors Cabaret. This revue of songs & vignettes based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip is full of charm, wit, and heart. Tickets/details 541 683 4368.

Independence | Cruise-In and Car Show, 9am-3pm at Riverview Park. Details mi-lions.org or email central lionscruisein@gmail.com.

Aumsville | Corn Festival: “field of dreams: grow it and they will come.” Includes a parade, corn eating contest, corn sales, vendors and family games. Details Aumsville.us.

Eugene | Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, 7pm at Cuthbert Amphitheater. Details 541 762 8099.

Eugene | Gentle Restorative Yoga with Robert, 10am in person and on Zoom at Trauma Healing Project, 631 E 19th. All levels; details 541 687 9447.

Eugene | Intro to Paper Marbling, 615pm at Bethel Library. Free. Details 541 682 5450.

Eugene | Walk It Off with the Y Wednesdays 530-630pm at Alton Baker Park thru Aug 28. Free weekly raffles, guided & independent walks and family-friendly fun. Today’s theme: NEON DAY.

23-Sept 14

Salem | CLUE ON STAGE at Pentacle Theatre. Six mysterious guests assemble for dinner in a remote mansion. On the menu: murder & blackmail. When the host turns up dead, they’re all suspects. It’s a race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. This comedy whodunit will leave you in stitches as you try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Tickets/details 503 485 4300.

23- Sept 2

Salem | Oregon State Fair featuring livestock, contests, food and drink and family-friendly games, entertainment and arts and crafts. Details oregonstatefair.org.

Keizer | Lovecrafted at Keizer Homegrown Theatre. Horror adapted from HP Lovecraft by celebrated playwright Laramie Dean. Four survivors of inter-dimensional terrors share their stories in a secluded cabin. Details info@keizerhomegrowntheatre.org.

The Jerryatrics perform ever-evolving psychedelic & classic rock, 730pm at the Beergarden, 777 W 6th. All ages, no cover.

Stayton | Gig on the Grass Free Outdoor Concert — North Santiam Band & Jess Carter perform country & rock 630-twilight at Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fernridge Rd. Beer Tent & Food Trucks. BYO blanket or chairs. Free to attend.

24-25

Eugene | Huge Used Book Sale! 8am-2pm at Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Dr. Books $2-$1 or fill a bag for $10 to support the volunteer-run library. All ages, all genres. Saturday only: Verne Ivy Memorial Car Show (free admission) & Scouts fundraiser breakfast & hot dog lunch.

Eugene | Aloha Festival, noon-8pm at Alton Baker Park. Hawaiian culture meets meets NW vibes. Food, music, dance & more. Free admission, parking.

Eugene | S.A.R.A.’s Parking Lot Sale, 10am at S.A.R.A.’s Treasures. Huge selection of thrift at great prices. All proceeds support animals in Lane County. Household items, clothing, jewelry, books, media, tools, furniture, toys & more! Great fill-a-bag options. Rain or Shine. S.A.R.A.’s Treasures gift, thrift, and cat adoption center open during the event to pop in, cool off and browse.

Eugene | Ice Cream Social & Family Fun Day, noon-7 at Scobert Park. Live music noon-2, free ice cream 1230-430. All ages yard games with prizes all day.

Eugene | The Beach Boys, 730pm at Cuthbert Amphitheater. Tickets/details 541 762 8099.

Eugene | Walk It Off with the Y Wednesdays, 530-630pm at Alton Baker Park. Free raffles, guided & independent walks and family-friendly fun. Today’s theme: END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION.

Springfield | Dive-in Movies at Splash, 830-11pm. Enjoy an evening swim & movie. Watch How to Train Your Dragon from the deck and/or take a dip. Bring a towel or blanket & grab food/drinks from local vendors. Regular Splash admission. Details willamalane.org/dive.

Eugene | Restorative Wildcrafting, 9am-1pm with Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah’s Native Plant Nursery. Afternoon of harvesting herbs and making medicine. Meet at the Nursery parking lot, 34639 Frank Parrish Rd. Tickets $65/details 541 344 8350.

SEPTEMBER

Eugene | Beginners Board Game Night, 5-10pm at Funagain Games Parlor, 2711 Oak. Learn new games & meet new friends. Free.

Salem | Night at the Raptor Center, 530pm at Cascade Raptor Center. Wine, dine & meet raptors one-on-one out on the glove. $50. RSVP early: this is a fan favorite. Cascaderaptorcenter.org or 541 485 1320.

6-7

Salem | Xichafest. Kickoff Fri at 7pm with DJ Sonido Dead Steady. Sat features a DJ, vendors, Low Rider Car Show (noon-4), live music & dancing at Xicha Brewing, 2195 Hyacinth St. NE STE 162. Admission is free.

6-8

Sublimity | Harvest Festival. What began in 1973 as a friendly competition among local farmers to see whose tractor could pull the farthest has become a 3-day tradition with tractor, truck & ATV pulls, plus monster trucks. Fri 5pm-1am, Sat noon-1am, Sun 9am-6pm. Details sublimityharvestfest.com.

Eugene | First Friday ArtWalk, 530-8pm at Farmers Market Pavilion. Free.

Dallas | Live Music on the Lawn — Josh n’ Jess, husband & wife country music duo, perform 1-4pm at Van Duzer Vineyards, 11975 Smithfield Rd. Details 800 884 1927.

Eugene | Occupy Medical Services, 9-11am at St Vincent de Paul Service Center, 450 Hwy 99. Offered 1^st & 3^rd Saturdays. Details occupy-medical.org.

Walterville | Community Fair & Waddle, 10am-3pm at Walterville Community Center. Details Grange.org/waltervilleor416.com.

12-15

Mt Angel | Oktoberfest annual German beer & food festival. Performances, family fun, arts & crafts, wiener dog races, street dances & more. Details Oktoberfest.org.

13-15

Salem | Salem Art Fair & Festival at Bush’s Pasture Park. Art, cultural demos, performances, food & drink and more. Details salemartfair.org.

Salem | Little River Band, 730 at Elsinore Theatre. Tickets/details 503 375 3574.

Salem | Prince Tribute, 730 at Elsinore Theatre. Tickets/details 503 375 3574.

18-22

Eugene | Long Story Short, 4-day micro-memoir & fiction workshop “for Women of a Certain Age” at Wordcrafters Studio. Create 3 prose pieces, form new friendships, and learn about publishing opportunities for your work in a small group of women 60+ with National Book Award Finalist & writing instructor Patricia Henley. Details bewriting@wordcrafters.org.

Eugene | Night Market, 5-9pm at Farmers Market Pavilion. Food, live music, artisans & more.

Salem | Pride in the Park at Riverfront Park. Live entertainment, vendors, activities. Details salemcapitalpride.org.

Eugene | Celtic Thunder, 730 at McDonald Theatre. Multi-generational Irish vocal ensemble & stage show combining traditional Irish folk roots with contemporary sounds. Tickets/details 541 345 4442.

Independence | Hop & Heritage Festival downtown. Family friendly live music, cornhole tournament, hop history & more.

Albany | Mushroom Festival, 10am-7pm at Timber Linn Park. Live music, food/drink, artisanal market, beer garden, all-ages games workshops & displays. Family friendly; Free admission, parking.

Salem | An Evening with Fran Lebowitz, 7pm at Historic Grand Theatre. Called “heir to Dorothy Parker by some, social commentator/humorist/actor/author Fran Lebowitz’s essays & interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media, as well as peeves including tourists, baggage-claim, after-shave, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, and anyone overly tan. Tickets/details 541 221 8701.

Salem | Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour, 730pm at Elsinore Theatre. Tickets/details 503 375 3574.

Eugene | Hello, Dolly!, 730 at The Shedd. Award-winning musical featuring classic songs & great humor. Tickets/details 541 434 7000.

Salem | Viva Salem, noon-6pm at Riverfront Park. Get out with the grandkids! Celebrate Hispanic culture with live music, performances, artists, vendors, food & crafts. Free, all ages. Details 503 540 2303.

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