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Coffee Festival returns to Main Avenue
Tour de Farms takes off Saturday
FLCLife-Long Learning kicks off fall series

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Kindred Spirit Art classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Kindred Spirit Outreach Class also meets in the West Building from 1-3 p.m. Materials are supplied and the classes are open to everyone. 759-5246 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts its fall open house from 4-5:30 p.m. The event includes tours of the gallery and library/archives and a chance to meet the new director. 247-7456 for details.

Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley Park, located at the corner of 12^th St. and Main, at 5 p.m.

The Mancos Farmers Market, featuring live music, meets at Boyle Park from 5-7 p.m. 533-7725 for details.

Cocina Linda, 311 W. College in the Albertson’s parking lot, hosts Brazilian music from Thom Rader of Das Samba, at 6 p.m. 259-6729 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Church Camp Trails. Interested runners should

meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

A free intro to “Esoteric Buddhism - Wisdom to Wealth” and moving meditation meets from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center’s Twilight Room. 505-716-1205 for details.

Lacey Black performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Great American Taxi, featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon fame, plays a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Amphitheater.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series kicks off with “Endangered Species Sighted! Republican Environmentalist, subspecies Christian” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night. The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth Night spinning on the patio until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, hosts open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299 for details.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

The Durango Arts Center Art Library , 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a 5-7 p.m. opening reception for “Paper and Clay,” mixed-media works by Bunny Tobias and Charles Greeley. 259-2606 for details.

Durango Acoustic Music presents a fund-raiser for Hike4Cancer.org, a nonprofit group dedicated to supporting kids with cancer,

from 5-10 p.m. at the Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. The event features live performances by the Pete Kartsounes Band, Rock & Rye and Gigi Love and others. www.henrystratertheater.com for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues, rock and folk at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. 

Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

The One Wheel is Better Unicycle Club meets at 6 p.m. on the Animas River Trail near the BMX track. 769-1244 for details.

Lacy Black plays the patio at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy 160 W., from 6-9 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Good Neighbors playing the Friday Afternoon Club on the patio from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy hour from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Donny Johnson plays Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507 for details.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Durango Scottish Dancers offers Scottish Country Dance Classes from 6:30-8 p.m. in the upstairs studio at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The classes continue on Fridays through May. 382-9593 for details.

The 8th Ave. Trio plays the music of the ’70s & ’80s at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Porch Lights perform at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Formula 151 plays at The Hollywood Bar in Dolores starting at 8 p.m.

The rock band Fractalized performs at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. Food stamps accepted.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a CPR for the Professional Rescuer class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register. 4

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango meets at Buckley Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Partial proceeds from the market benefit the San Juan Symphony. www.acmdurango.org for details.

WholeExpo, “The Holistic Health & Ecological Conference & Exposition for Your Whole Life,” kicks off from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The exposition offers more than 100 exhibitors as well as 14 educational seminars. www.WholeExpo.com.

The Colorfest Quilt Show and Sale kicks off at the Silverton School Gym. The event includes vendors, displays, door prizes, a charity quilt drawing and continues all day on Sunday. 387-5228 for details.

The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, offers Powerhouse Playdays from noon-3 p.m., featuring free electric shows, tours, music, food and pedal-powered Wi-Fi.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play an encore show at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. 

Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

Kirk James performs solo blues from 5-9 p.m. at Steamworks Brewery in Bayfield.

Gigi Love and Michael Coble, an Americana folk duo, play Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507 for details.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

This monthly Contra Dance meets at the Durango La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., with a 6 p.m. potluck, dance lessons at 7 p.m. and the dance at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by Santa Fe’s Hot Tops. 385-9292 for details.

The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, continues its free open–air movie nights at 8 p.m. with a screening of “Star Wars.” Participants are asked to leave the car at home. The free screenings continue on Saturdays through Sept. 13.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

KDUR and the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, present the only pre-CD release party in Colorado for Michael Franti and Spearhead’s “All Rebel Rockers.” Doors open at 8 p.m., and Franti’s film “I Know I’m Not Alone” will be screened before the party. 247-7634 for details.

Dog at Large, a Durango favorite in the 1980s & 1990s, plays an 8 p.m. reunion gig at Legends (formerly the Ballpark).

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents dancing on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a punk party with music from Disorderly Destruction, Ruff Robbers, Soda Jerks, Saturday Night Fever and The Quails beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., presents live rock/pop from Portland’s Niayh at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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WholeExpo continues from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The exposition offers more than 100 exhibitors as well as 14 educational seminars. www.WholeExpo.com for details.

The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com for details.

Durango BMX hosts racing just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Singer-songwriter Pete Giuliani plays a mix of originals and covers from 3-6 p.m. on the patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Gigi Love and Michael Coble play El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver stop off at the Pagosa Brew Pub at 5:30 p.m.

Joel Racheff takes the stage at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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A La Plata County Commissioners Candidates’ Forum meets at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. The event is sponsored by San Juan Citizens Alliance and the Fort Lewis College Student Senate and will focus on social and environmental justice. 259-3583 x4 for details.

The Center of Light presents a free workshop, “Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe,” at 7 p.m. downstairs at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. The gathering meets every Monday. 882-4920 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

The Durango Karate Club’s fall session begins. The Durango Karate Club trains in the Okinawan martial art of Shotokan Karate and is open to students ages 7 to adult. 385-4064 for details.

A Kindred Spirit Art Class meets at the Four Corners Health Care Center from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Materials are supplied and the class is open to everyone. 759-5246 for details. 4

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays at the River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, from 4-7 p.m.

Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all comers.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, along with vocalist Alison Dance, plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.

Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music on the patio from 8:30-10:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s,119 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

The Green Business Roundtable discusses Durango’s Complete Streets at noon at the Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. Kendra Holmes, a founding member and former Safe Roads Coalition Coordinator, will be the guest speaker. 259-3583 to RSVP.

The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, offers open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299 for details.

The Wednesday Durango Farmers Market meets at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. The market features locally grown foods, and food stamps are accepted.

An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a Standard First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

Songwriter Gigi Love plays Americana and folk at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

The Center of Light presents a Mystical Book Club meeting at 7 p.m. downstairs at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. The first book is Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust and the club meets every Wednesday. 882-4920 for details.

The Lipizzaner Stallions perform their 38th anniversary presentation for one show only at 7:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-2308 for details.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s starting at 8 p.m.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

Sage Flowers & Jesse Aycock play blues, reggae and soul at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Art Faculty Group Exhibition featuring work from teachers that has been shown nationally and is part of private and public collections. The show runs through Sept. 19, and the gallery is open on weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., along with Arts Perspective magazine, showcases the vanishing art of Polaroid Film through Sept. 5. The show features acclaimed Polaroid artist Mike Slack from Los Angeles, along with artists from all over the United States and the Durango area. Polaroid will be retiring this year, and the media has been used less and less in recent years. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum hosts a living, cultural treasures exhibit. Ten Ute women and the baskets they weave are the focus of the show, which features 40 pieces accompanied by video of the White Mesa, Utah artisans. www.southernutemuseum.org for details.

Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, displays the paintings of Jeremy Moore through the end of September. 259-5499 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts “Connections: Earth + Art = A Tribute Art Show in Resistance to Desert Rock” through Sept. 28. The Center is also exhibiting “Transitions,” a Navajo textile show, “100 Contemporary Works” by native artists from the Hensler Collection, and selections of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse. Visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7456 for more information.

Ragtime pianist Johnny Maddox plays at The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m. every day except Sunday.

The nature photography of Durangoan Howard Rachlin is on display through August at the Ignacio Community Library. 375-7877 for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit “Eskimo Artifacts from Arctic Alaska.” This show features clothing, masks, hunting and fishing tools, dolls, toys, fetishes and other items. The museum is also hosting “Boots & Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern Colorado.” 259-2402 for details.

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The Women’s Resource Center will sponsor a free “Be Art Smart” tour of Durango galleries on Sept. 11. 247-1242 for details.

The Rocky Mountain Institue of Healing Arts will host a free movie night to “Celebrate Peace on 9/11.” The documentary, “The Narrow Path,” will be screened. 385-5142 for details.

Sand Sheff, local favorite, and Thomas Sneed, of the Reeltime Travelers, play a Sept. 12 show at the Henry Strater Theater.

The Hammer Smith Band, a harmonica-based blues trio from L.A., plays a Sept. 12 show at the Summit.

Bayfield’s 9th annual Heritage Days is set for Sept. 12-14 and vendor space is still available. 884-2331 for details.

The Sunrise Over Africa 7k Run/Walk is set for Sept. 13. All proceeds benefit Ssejinja Children’s Foundation-Uganda. 385-5982 for details.

The annual Trout Unlimited Animas River Cleanup is scheduled for Sept. 13.

Annie’s Orphans, La Plata County’s no-kill dog shelter, will host a work-day on Sept. 13. 903-3175 for details.

The 4 Corners Dressage & Combined Training Association will present a Sept. 13-14 symposium on “Biomechanics of Horse and Rider.” 382-3485 for details.

La Boca Center for Sustainability will host a Sept. 14 harvest festival, featuring live music, farm fresh food, a beer and game garden, and horse-drawn hay rides. 

Darla Hill will hosts dance lessons to benefit VFW Post 4031 on Sept. 14. 247-7870 for details.

The third annual Reel Rock Film Tour, an international climbing film festival, plays the Abbey Theatre on Sept. 16 & 17.

Trimble Hot Springs will host an evening of sacred chanting with Shantala – Benjy and Heather Wertheimer – on Sept. 17.

Pediatric Associates will offer a free children’s yoga class on Sept. 17.

The City of Cortez Animal Shelter will hold its 6th annual fund-raiser and silent auction on Sept. 18 at Picaya Home.

Durango Dharma Center presents “Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again,” a benefit performance by Wes Nisker, on Sept. 19. www.durangodharmacenter.org for details.

The Colorfest Gallery Walk returns to downtown on Sept. 19. The Open Shutter Gallery, Karyn Gabaldon Fine Art, Ellis West Gallery, Sorrel Sky Gallery, Rain Dance Gallery, Toh-Atin, the Durango Arts Center and Earthen Vessel are participating.

The “southwest edition” of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo meets on Sept. 19-21 at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio.

Tour de Fat, New Belgium’s traveling bike festival, returns to Durango on Sept. 20.

International Peace Day will be celebrated Sept. 21 at Rotary Park.

The Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the Abbey Theatre on Sept. 24.

Michael Franti & Spearhead play a Sept. 24 benefit show at Cottonwood Park in Mancos.

Renowned rock band Flash Cadillac plays fund-raiser for the La Plata Family Centers Coalition on Sept. 27 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Durango Acoustic Music presents songwriters Fred Eaglesmith and Corb Lund on Sept. 27 at the Henry Strater Theatre.

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado will host an Oct. 3 bipartisan community education event on the ballot initiatives that will affect women and girls in La Plata County. rsvpevent@wfco.org to register.

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Coffee Festival returns to Main Avenue What: The fourth annual Durango Coffee Festival   Where: Durango’s 8th Street between Main Ave. and the train tracks  When: Sat., Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Durango is going to the beans this Saturday. Coffee connoisseurs and casual consumers are invited to take part in the fourth annual Durango Coffee Festival on Sept. 6. Local vendors will offer numerous specialty drinks, regular drip coffee, coffee cocktail drinks, and coffee-inspired foods. In addition to drinks, each vendor Entertainment will be provided by Formula 151, the Gigi Love Duo, Out to Lunch Again, and the Still Water Drum Band. A high-fashion clothing and accessories competition using recycled coffee bean sacks and other coffee-related materials will be open to public jury during the event.  Children’s activities will also be available along with a Speed Scrabble competition. In addition, a live auction will take place at noon to auction off 50-yard-line Broncos tickets, lunch and soak at Dunton Hot Springs, a private regional ruins tour, Telluride ski tickets and will provide educational information about the socio-economic impact of the coffee industry in a specific coffee-growing region.   much more. The event will conclude with a drawing for a bicycle cruiser filled with local coffee gift items and a GoldenWest pool table.   The festival takes place this Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on 8th Street between Main Avenue and the railroad tracks. The public is encouraged to turn out and drink lattes for literacy, as the festival is a fund-raiser for the Durango Adult Education Center’s adult literacy programs. For more information, call 385-4354.

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Tour de Farms takes off Saturday What: The second annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Where: Beginning at the Durango Farmers Market! When: Saturday, Sept. 6 Durango celebrates local food and active living this Saturday at the second annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour takes off. Sponsored by Healthy Lifestyle La Plata Coalition, the educational bike tour highlights what is unique, healthy and homegrown about our Durango community. This year’s Tour de Farms offers two routes – a leisurely 5-mile, in-town tour and a 35-mile long loop to Hesperus. All participants will tour the Durango Farmers’ Market and visit cutting-edge examples of sustainable agricultural projects. The Tour will feature presentations from farmers and garden directors and share ways you can support area efforts to strengthen the local food system. On both tours, riders will sample delicious, locally grown products and learn about urban and rural farming and gardening; eating seasonally; preserving fresh foods; and how to actively support local food and agricultural efforts. At the finish there will be live music and a seasonal lunch featuring Sunnyside Meat’s BBQ, beer and root beer from Carvers, and salads from Turtle Lake Refuge. All riders must be registered and come prepared with bike, rain jacket, helmet and water. Register by e-mailing juliehudak@gmail.com or calling 259-3155.

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FLCLife-Long Learning kicks off fall series What: Fort Lewis College’s Life-Long Learning lecture series Where: 130 Noble Hall, the Center of Southwest Studies, Roshong Recital Hall When: Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning on Sept. 4 Fort Lewis College is once again opening its doors to the community this fall. Life-Long Learning, a lecture series sponsored by the Professional Associates of FLC, resumes this week and runs through Nov. 20. The programs include both individual speakers and panels exploring a wide variety of subjects. The talks often feature slide or PowerPoint presentations and are always followed by opportunities for open discussion and public Q&A. The lecture series kicks off this Thursday at 7 p.m. with a talk by Thomas Wolf. In “Endangered Species Sighted! Republican Environmentalist, Subspecies Christian,” Wolf will discuss Arthur Carhart, a neglected Colorado history giant. Wolf’s new book, Arthur Carhartt: Wilderness Prophet, follows the life of the major thinker, writer and activist. The free lecture series will continue every Thursday throughout the fall. On Sept. 11, the series founder, Judith Reynolds, will present “Remembrance and Honor: Memorial Art on the 7th Anniversary of 9/11.” Reynolds will explore various examples of memorial art and architecture in the context of the ongoing effort to honor the dead of Sept. 11, 2001. Other coming lectures include, “The History of the Violin,” “Ancient Wisdom: The Psychology of Eastern Religion,” “Poetry Alive and Aloud at FLC,” as well as many more tackling a variety of subjects. For more information on the series, call 247-7401.

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