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White Water Music Series: The White Water Music Series, sponsored by the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, will be four Fridays beginning June 30 at the Idaho Springs Sports & Events Center. Concerts will be from 5:308 p.m. The Matt Flaherty Band is performing June 30, Moonstone Quill on July 7, 2nd Time Around on July 14 and Tonewood Stringband on July 21. For more information, visit www.clearcreekrecreation.com.

Mount Evans Hill Climb: The Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, sponsored by Team Evergreen, will be July 8. Through the proceeds of the Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb, Team Evergreen has donated $3 million to local nonprofits including Bicycle Colorado, Colorado Mountain Bike Association, Special Olympics, Boy Scouts and more. For more information and to register, visit www. bicyclerace.com.

Georgetown Plein Air

Event: The sixth annual Georgetown Plein Air art event will be July 28-29 in downtown Georgetown. The event includes a Quick Draw in historic downtown. The exhibit and sale will run through Aug. 13. Artists can register at www.eventbrite. com/e/plein-air-2023-artist-registration-tickets-466470875947.

Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival: The Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival will be Aug. 4-5 at the Shelly/ Quinn ball fields in Idaho Springs. Friday night is free, though a limited number of tickets are available. Early-bird tickets for Saturday’s event are $25 until June 1. For more information, visit rapidgrassfestival.com.

Georgetown to Idaho Springs

Half-Marathon: The 45 th annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs HalfMarathon will be Aug. 12, hosted by the Clear Creek Booster Club that supports high school and middle school students. Register at www.gtishalf.com.

Devil on the Divide 2023: The Devil on the Divide 2023 50K and 22K will be Sept. 9, both reaching altitudes of 13,000 feet. Prior ultrarunning experience is required. For more information and to register, visit devilonthedivideultra.com/ sign-up.html.

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4. HISTORY: Which city did Anne Frank and her family live in hiding before they were discovered?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the tallest breed of dog?

6. FOOD & DRINK: What is considered the national dish of Spain?

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10. ASTRONOMY: How many primary phases of the moon exist?

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