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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

Kids Eat Free (or almost free) ..... 6, 10, 12 Summer Movies ...................................... 8 Healthy Snacking .............................18-19 Farmers’ Markets .................................. 22 May KIDS Calendar ..........................24-25

Growing up, my father had a HUGE garden. We spent hours picking rocks each spring as he tilled the soil. I always wondered why we planted so many rocks!

But, it was from that garden that we ate fresh vegetables nearly all summer.

And, we canned and froze as much as we could to eat during the winter. Gardening was an all-hands-on deck activity for us.

I considered myself fortunate as a parent that my kiddo was not a picky eater. Sure he had his preferences. We all do. But, he would devour a pile of broccoli or asparagus, and it wasn’t unusual for him to eat the vegetables on his plate before anything else.

So, parents of picky eaters, I feel for you. I know it can be a struggle. In this issue, you’ll find a list of local farmers’ markets and some great tips on healthy snacking. Involve your kids in picking out fresh farm-to-table food options and making healthy snacks.

As always, you’ll find two jam-packed pages of kid events and listings for summer movies in the parks. Never a dull moment around the greater Springfield area.

So, get out and pick up some seeds and containers. Start small and see where your home garden leads. |

Activities, Entertainment & Camps

B-Sew Inn............................................. 13 Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield ........... 15 Cub Creek Science Camp ......................... 9 Dickerson Park Zoo ............................... 17 Expressive ARTherapy Camp ................. 16 Imaginasium ........................................... 9 Itty Bitty City ........................................ 11 Jungle Gym .......................................... 16 Making Memories Day .......................... 20 Ozarks Public Television ........................ 26 Ozarks Regional YMCA .......................... 16 PAW Patrol Live! at Hammons Hall ....... 23 Sac River Stables .................................. 20 Springfield Art Museum .......................... 8 Springfield Ballet .................................. 21 Springfield Conservation Nature Center... 17 Springfield-Greene County Library ........ 21 Springfield-Greene County Parks ............ 9 Springfield Little Theatre ...................... 20 The Butterfly Palace ............................... 5 “The Spongebob Musical” (SLT) ............ 14 Springfield Symphony Orchestra ........... 27 Sylvan Learning Center ......................... 11 The Titanic Museum-Branson.................. 7 Wonders of Wildlife ................................ 2

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Kids Resale ...............back cover Once Upon a Child .................................. 3

~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher Education and Preschools

Second Baptist Child Devel. Center ....... 13

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Hair Salons

email melinda@springfieldkids.com

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids ........... 20

Melinda Arnold: Parent/Publisher/Owner

Healthy Kids & Healthy Families

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Kids Eat FREE The original, most comprehensive

or almost free

guide in the Ozarks!

Restaurants may modify or temporarily suspend Kids Eat Free offers and operating hours. We do our best to publish accurate information. Please call ahead to confirm offers. Some restaurants may limit service to carry-out and/or curb-side pick-up only while others have dining room seating. Thank you for supporting our local and locally owned and managed restaurants. Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal not listed? Email melinda@springfieldkids.com!

EVERY DAY

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HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free.

5 Spice China Grill, 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-799-0215. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée. For ages 12 and younger, after 4 p.m. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

WEEKDAYS

Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day, Monday through Friday.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., SUNDAY 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, 417-862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat $3.49. Cannot be combined with offers or for $1 with the purchase of a regularcoupons. priced entrée. Also on Tuesday and King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Wednesday.

Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kid’s meal Pasta Express, for dine-in only at four with every adult combo meal or entrée Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., purchased. Choose junior cashew chicken 417-888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., or junior sweet and sour. Maximum of 417-890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417three free meals. Dine-in only.

862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-885-0030. Free kid’s meal for kids age Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, 12 and younger with purchase of an adult Branson, 417-334-3880. Kids age 9 and younger get a free kid’s meal with purchase entrée, 3-9 p.m. of an adult entrée. Child must be present.

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Summer 2022 Movies in the Parks Movies at Founders Park, Springfield 330 E. Water St., Springfield • parkboard.org/movies Fridays and Saturdays, June 3-July 23 Free movies (rated G, PG or PG-13) begin about 9 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Movies in the Park, Nixa McCauley Park, 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa • nixaparks.com June 4, July 9, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, and Oct. 1 Movies begin at dusk and are weather dependent. Bring lawn chairs for seating; concessions are available for purchase. No smoking or alcohol is allowed.

The Amp , Republic J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic • theamprepublic.com May 6, June 3, July 15, Aug. 5, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, and Oct. 28. Check website or call 417-732-3500 for activity and movie start times.

Concessions are available for purchase. Tickets are $1.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 6

Pita Pit, for dine-in only at two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 417-771-5080. Get a $1 kid’s pita with the purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m.

Drink and chips not included. Dine-in only.

Springfield Brewing Company 305 S. Market Ave., Springfield, 417-832-8277. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $8 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 6-10 p.m.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location only, 807 N. Main St., 417-725-6803. One free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased, 5-8 p.m.

Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons. Wednesday and Thursday also.

NEW! HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger.

Luco’s Pizza, 2925 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 417-315-8586. Get a free kids’ pizza per child with the purchase of any food item. Dine-in or carry-out.

McAlister’s Deli, for dine-in only at TUESDAY locations in Springfield and Republic: Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four 210 W. Sunshine, 417-831-4450; locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 1460 E. Primrose, 417-890-5250; 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy., 417-866-2331; 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 417-888-0899; 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat 417-732-4747. Purchase an adult meal and for $1 with the purchase of a regularreceive a 99-cent kid’s meal for a child age priced entrée.

12 or younger. Offer good from 5-9 p.m.

Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Prima’s Mexican Grill, Three locations: Springfield, 311 Park Central, 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 417-823-7180, 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., and 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, one free kids’ meal ($4.25 or less) for kids age 10 and younger for each lunch or Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s dinner entrée purchased. meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 10

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-335-5450. All day, get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

THURSDAY

Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., 417-720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ meal with an adult entrée purchase.

Excludes other promotions or discounts.

WEDNESDAY

Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 417-833-7818. Kids age 12 and 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger younger eat free all day. Up to two kids’ get a free kids’ meal with every menu item meals with purchase of adult entrée. Limit purchase of $9 or more. two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four SATURDAY locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, McAlister’s Deli, for dine-in only at 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., locations in Springfield and Republic: 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, 210 W. Sunshine, 417-831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 417-890-5250; Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy., 417-866-2331; for $1 with the purchase of a regular1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 417-888-0899; priced entrée. and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 417-732-4747. Purchase an adult meal and 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-532-1777. receive a 99-cent kid’s meal for a child age One free kids’ meal for each adult meal 12 or younger. Offer good all day. purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.

Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 417-581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., with purchase of an adult entrée, 4-8 p.m.

Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one regular Only for children ages 10 and younger.

10-inch pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections.

The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo.

417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal.

Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-868-0042. Dine-in only.

One free kid’s plate for kids age 12 and younger with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.

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2022 Birthday Party Resource Guide For advertising information, call Melinda at 417-886-3478 or email melinda@springfieldkids.com.

Deadline for advertising placement is May 1.

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Healthy Snacking Tips for Kids A better practice is to snack from portion-controlled baggies or bowls. Children do well with a routine meal and snack pattern and offering snacks at regular times each day will allow your child to decide if a snack is desired.

It’s important to discuss good nutrition and the benefits of healthy snacking with children.

Consuming too many snacks with high amounts of fat and sugar may lead to health concerns.

Developing a healthy snack list together will increase your child’s acceptance and willingness to snack on healthy snacks.

Snacking on the right foods at the right times can play an important role in improving your child’s nutritional well-being.

Snacks can play an important role in meeting kids’ nutrient needs.

Choices of snacks and timing are important. A well-timed snack at least one or two hours before meals can boost energy and provide additional nutrition for children with smaller appetites.

For children with normal or larger appetites, a small snack between meals may prevent overeating at meals.

Portion control is also important when snacking.

Snacking from a large bag or a box of treats is not recommended. A grazing-style of snacking makes it difficult for children to determine when they are truly hungry, and this may contribute to weight control problems later.

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Help Kids Create Healthy Snacks Parfait: Layer vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt with fruit and dried cereal.

Toasted Whole-grain Waffle: and top with low-fat yogurt and sliced

fruit or nut butter.

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie: Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries,

and a banana for 30 seconds for a delicious smoothie.

Sandwich Cut-outs: Make a sandwich on whole grain bread. Cut out your favorite shape using a big cookie cutter. Eat the fun shape and the edges.

Mini Pizza: Toast a whole wheat English muffin, drizzle with pizza sauce, and sprinkle with low-fat mozzarella cheese Frozen Treats: Mix equal amounts of fat-free plain or flavored yogurt with 100-percent fruit juice. Pour into paper cups and freeze for a tasty treat.

Quesadilla: Sprinkle shredded cheese over a corn or whole-wheat tortilla. Fold in half and microwave for 20 seconds. Top with salsa.

Tortilla Roll-up: Spread hummus on a tortilla; top with a slice of turkey or ham, low-fat cheese, and lettuce.

Whole-grain Pita Pocket: Stuff a pita pocket with ricotta cheese and Granny Smith apple slices. Add a dash of cinnamon.

“Ants on a Log”: Spread celery sticks with smooth nut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins.

Yogurt Dippers: Dip sliced fruit or whole-grain graham crackers into low-fat pudding or yogurt.

Inside-out Sandwich: Spread mustard on a slice of deli turkey. Wrap around a breadstick.

Rocky Road: Smear low-fat chocolate pudding on a whole-grain graham cracker. Top with a marshmallow.

Graham Cracker Apple Pie Bites: Dip whole-grain graham crackers into unsweetened applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon for a taste similar to apple pie.

For additional nutrition information or questions, contact CoxHealth Fitness Centers. Snack tips and recipes provided by David Dade, RD/LD, a wellness and sports nutritionist with CoxHealth Fitness Centers.

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Farmers’ Markets Farmers Market of the Ozarks – Springfield

Marshfield Farmers’ Market

Young’s Shopping Center 900 W. Washington St., Marshfield Accepts SNAP, Double Up food bucks May-October Fridays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Follow the market on Facebook.

2144 E. Republic Road, Springfield Accepts SNAP benefits Open Saturdays year-round.

April-December, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

January-March, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. loveyourfarmer.com

Nixa Area Farmers’ Market

Nixa Assembly of God Highway 14 and Main Street, Nixa April-September Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon nixafarmersmarket.com

Farmers Market of the Ozarks – Branson Branson Landing parking lot Accepts SNAP benefits April-October Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. loveyourfarmer.com

Ozark Farmers Market

844 Finley Farms Lane, Ozark May 19-Sept. 29 Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. ozarkfarmersmarket.com

Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market

Battlefield Mall parking lot Accepts SNAP, Double Up food bucks April-October Tues., Thurs., and Sat., 8 a.m.-noon November-March Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon springfieldfarmersmarket.com

Polk County Farmers’ Market Community Outreach Ministries 320 Market Street, Bolivar Opens in April.

Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Follow the market on Facebook.

C-Street City Market

321 E. Commercial St., Springfield Accepts SNAP April-October Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. historiccstreet.com/city-market

Rogersville Farmer’s Market

270 County Line Road, Rogersville May-October First Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Fair Grove Farmers Market

Wommack Mill pavilion Accepts SNAP, Double Up food bucks April 20-October Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. fairgrovemarket.com Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Wednesday, May 4 May The Fourth Be with Zoo at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Star Wars trivia at 4 p.m. Admission: $16/adults and teens, $11/children ages 3-12, $13/seniors ages 60 and older. Children ages 2 and younger and FOZ members are free.

Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield. 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on page 17.

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Friday, May 6 Glow Night at Jump Mania, 7-9 p.m.

Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield. 417-881-5867 or jumpmaniaspringfield.com

Event details sometimes change after Kids Directory goes to print. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host.

You’ll find even more events on our website, springfieldkids.com.

Saturday, May 7 Girls on the Run 5K. Pre-race activities at 8:30 a.m.; race starts at 10 a.m., west of McDonald Arena. Event at Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. 417-763-3646 or gotrswmo.org/5k

May U-Pick Strawberries at Missouri Berries. Explore the 40-acre farm, pick fresh strawberries, visit the Little Free Library and story book trail. Missouri Berries, 2097 S. Hwy PP, Republic. missouriberries.com

Saturday, May 7 Dirt Day at Lafayette Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free, family-friendly garden event with activities and demonstrations from garden professionals and clubs, a plant exchange, tips for green living, interactive garden art, a dinosaur dig, and birdhouse painting. Lafayette Park, 202 E. Atlantic St., Springfield. parkboard.org See ad on page 9.

Sunday, May 1 “Coppélia” presented by Springfield Ballet, 2 p.m. Comedic ballet filled with shenanigans, life-size toys, magic, and love. Performance at the Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St. Contact the theatre box office for tickets. Ballet office: 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See ad on page 21.

Saturday, May 7 “Flamenco!” performed by Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Final performance of the season with an evening of Flamenco with Ensemble Iberica. Contact the Hammons Hall box office for tickets, 417-836-7678.

Performance at Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Parkway, Springfield.

Symphony office: 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org See ad on page 27.

Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 Gigs in the Garden, 2 p.m. Live local music performances at the Peace Through People Pavilion in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. $10 suggested donation. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield.

417-874-2962 or friendsofthegarden.org

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Saturday, May 21 Space Fest at The Library Station, 2-4 p.m.

A “Discover Exoplanets” event for families with children ages 3 and older.

Games, crafts, experiments, and virtual reality. The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. thelibrary.org See ad on page 21.

Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8 Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, 10 a.m.5 p.m. $5/person; children age 5 and younger are free. springfieldartsfest.org Sunday, May 8

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 24 & 25 PAW Patrol Live! at Hammons Hall. hammonshall.com See ad on page 23.

Sunday, May 8 Mother’s Day at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for moms.

General admission for family members. $16/adults and teens, $11/children ages 3-12, $13/seniors age 60 and older.

Children ages 2 and younger and FOZ members are free. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield.

417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on page 17.

Friday, May 27 Parents’ Night Out at Itty Bitty City, 6-9 p.m. Pizza, after-hours playtime in the City, crafts, games, and a movie for children ages 2-8 (already potty-trained).

Registration is required. Cost: $25/child; an additional sibling is $20. Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield.

417-202-2025 or ittybitty.city See ad on page 11.

Monday, May 30 Thursday, May 12 Homeschool Discount Day at Wonders of Wildlife. For ages 4-17 and 18 with proof of enrollment. Purchase tickets online.

Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. wondersofwildlife.org See Tuesday, May 31-Friday, June 3 ad on page 2.

“Summer Stages: Harry Potter” at Springfield Little Theatre. Theatre games, Thursday, May 12 improvisation, scene-work, and musical Get Slimed at Strafford Branch Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m. For kindergarten-8th grade. theatre song and dance. Ages 4 and 5, 9-11 a.m.; ages 6-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn the science behind slime while trying different recipes that you can take Springfield Little Theatre’s education facility, “The Judy,” 237 S. Florence Ave., home. This could get messy––so, dress Springfield. 417-413-2287 or appropriately. Registration required. springfieldlittletheatre.org/summer Strafford Branch Library, 101 Hwy 125, Strafford. 417-736-9233 or thelibrary.org See ads on page 14 and 20.

See ad on page 21.

Tuesday, May 31-Saturday, June 4 Little Nerf Academy Camp at Discovery Saturday, May 14 Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For ages 5-7.

Parent/Child Workshop: Canyon $200/members, $250/non-member.

Crawlers at Dogwood Canyon, 1-3 Before- and after-care is available p.m. Learn about native reptiles and amphibians. Children must be 8 years old (additional fee). Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis St., and accompanied by an adult. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 State Hwy 86, Springfield. 417-862-9910 or discoverycenter.org Lampe. dogwoodcanyon.org May 2022

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