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—Suzman, James, author.
2021

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"A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman"-- Provided by publisher....
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—Suzman, James, author.
2021

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"A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman." -- Provided by publisher....
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—Petelinsek, Kathleen.
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"People in various professions shape our communities, so it's important to be able to discuss the workers who play a role in our daily lives. Young re...
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—Polak, Monique, author.
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, with photographs and illustrations throughout. This book explores why we work and...
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"With outstanding stories by Alex Haley, Beverly Sills, Dilbert's Scott Adams, Tom Chappell, Dave Thomas, and many more."...
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—Reinhold, Barbara Bailey, author.
1996

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"In Toxic Work, Barbara Reinhold draws from current body-mind research and twenty-five years of career planning experience to explain what makes work...
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—Fleming, P. (Peter), 1972- author.
2015

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There was once a time when 'work' was inextricably linked to survival. But what was once an integral part of life has slowly morphed into a painful an...
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—Green, Alison, author.
2018

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From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York magazine's work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to navigating 200 d...
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"Getting hired is just the first step on the path to being successful at work. From the moment you first meet your new supervisor and coworkers, you'l...
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—Moore, Thomas, 1940-
2008

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Shows how to search for the sacred dimension of work and find life's meaning in the process....
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—Murray, Diana, author.
2021

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"A mom and her child spend a day together working from home."--Publisher....
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—Sennett, Richard, 1943- author.
2008

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The Craftsman engages the many dimensions of skill from the technical demands to the obsessive energy required to do good work. Craftsmanship leads Se...
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—Grace, Marlee, author.
2018

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This book is a quiet revolution, a guide filled with practical advice to help you curb your obsessions and build boundaries between your work, your jo...
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RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… in the prairies. Here is a look at what you can find! Artwork Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce that they recently acquired artwork by Liz Ikiriko – the first Black artists to be added to … illness living in the Canadian prairies. See photos  of the work from the 2019 Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition.   Books We …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to Submit Your Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry … name, title and page number, etc. Edit and Proofread your work in detail: consistency, timeline, pace, clarity, …

Journaling for writers

… ritual) 2. An INTERSTITIAL JOURNAL: To track my daily worky-work doings (this is like a TO DO list on steroids) 3. And … and how I feel it’s going. I began to do this when I was working with writing coach  Jennifer Louden . The important …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… reading with notifications from other apps. What brands work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely … has built-in compatibility. Amazon Kindle ereaders only work with content purchased or subscribed through the Amazon … so you might see some online comments saying it will work that won’t be true for Canadians. There are more …

Support For The New School Year

… lay the foundation of understanding for how multiplication works. Brainfuse also offers study guides and learning … that are fluent in French. If you are looking for homework help titles, we have a booklist of workbooks and study guides that you can place on hold.  If …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about tech … act and interact, and can give you a critical edge in the workplace. Search the LinkedIn Learning catalogue for terms … Foster Interpersonal Communication and Connections at Work Boost productivity and time management Develop critical …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… information for a zillion different things.  Q: How does it work? A:  A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the … HD Handheld 3D Scanner ExScan Pro scanning software Media Workstations are loaded with editing software like Adobe …

Build your tech skills to excel at work

… Build your tech skills to excel at work Blog Body Did you know there are tons of professional … or explore other tech-related topics like Photoshop and Network Computing . To view these suggestions and get started, … Blog Images Short Title Build your tech skills to excel at work Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in!  Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and … If you’re looking for dreamy, mysterious and mythical artwork, check out the multi-media art of Marigold Santos who … will love the playful, absurd, and exaggerated sculptural work of Troy Coulterman.   Alex Janvier Bursting with light, …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… to write a novel? Well, aside from the imaginations at work here (using hypotheses, logical reasoning and … breaths. And again like that of the scientist, a novelist’s work can go on and becomes something more, something greater … experimental data. So let me end with a quote about “the work” that I like to use a lot (even though I don’t think I …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be … learn essential skills that can make the eventual return to work smoother or open doors to new opportunities as we adapt …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… on the job and picked up basic ideas from gig to gig while working with media outlets like VICE. Looking back at my old work, I'm still proud, but I was simply taking snapshots. I was doing the kind of work that anyone can do using mostly automatic camera modes. …

Media Computer Workstations

… Media Computer Workstations … You can do post-production editing on musical … tracks and video, colour-correct photos, create original artwork, and work on digital media projects on the media workstations …

Writing Help at RPL

… many different and interesting kinds of writing, and I’ve worked with writers in many genres: A beginner writer on a … milieu in astonishing and even horrifying ways, People working on memoirs and family history, A famous poet, A well-published writer working on a book about the history of the land in …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… an exhibit first, to research some entry points into the artwork before they come. Others prefer a no-spoilers approach … not an exam. Artists take many approaches in creating their work. Some are solely interested in the elements of visual … or have questions about social issues. Historical artwork often has a context, conveying religious or cultural …

Work, Weather and the Grid: Agriculture in Saskatchewan

Work, Weather and the Grid: Agriculture in Saskatchewan … … was the first to examine the history of agricultural work, how that work has been seen or represented, and what it is understood …

Godless at the Workbench

… Godless at the Workbench … (2004) This publication documents the exhibition … from pre-revolutionary culture. Primarily, Godless at the Workbench explored the link between visual culture and the …

Dunlop Art Gallery artist creates new artwork with local Deaf students

… Dunlop Art Gallery artist creates new artwork with local Deaf students Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, …

Homework and Learning Help

… Homework and Learning Help … Brainfuse  offers study guides and …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… and writers-to-be, and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and from every skill level. Bravo, … Library. It’s been fun running the various programs—craft workshops on Voice, and Setting, and Point of View—and … a “Showcase” of short readings by eight of the writers I’ve worked with over the past nine months. I hope you can …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… years, activating spaces throughout the downtown core.  Working in the outdoor public sphere does come with … to invite artists Ian Birse and Laura Kavanaugh, who work together under the moniker Instant Places. The … media artists will be projecting a mesmerizing moving artwork of computer-generated abstract colour fields and …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… this important woman. This is that long overdue historical work, written by an acclaimed historian of the antebellum … the first and only woman, fugitive slave, and black to work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. So … a $40,000 bounty on her head. Within a year of starting her work, fellow slaves and Northerners began referring to …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… And don’t limit yourself to thinking this book only works for epic adventures. Its structure can be applied to … perfectly by Brian Cox).   5. Writing a Feature Script workshop Of course, I saved the best for last! I’m teaching … Script at the Sunrise Branch on Jan. 21 at 7 pm. The workshop will help you with the tips and tricks to get that …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… In the world of fiction, it's not difficult to think of works that feature libraries or use libraries as the setting … to mind). There are also examples of famous writers who've worked as librarians at some point, such as Beverly Cleary … also might discover something new and unexpected, like a workshop or event to add to your calendar. The possibilities …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to support our customers with services like … since early July, the staff at Central library have been working with Ukrainian community volunteers to lead … and Maria. Together, we are creating a comprehensive network of support for newcomers.  Should you be inspired to …

Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library

… changed throughout his career. He’ll also talk about the work he’s been doing to teach the next generation of … Gallery, where an exhibit of Indigenous artist Sonny Assu’s work is now on display until January 6.  Regina Public Library is committed to working together with Indigenous peoples as we take …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

…   In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured … while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked … belonged to a woman named Eleanor Trigg, leader of a network of female secret agents who were deployed out of London …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… blame. I believed something was stopping me from doing the work. But now I believe that was a lie I invented to fool … discovered the best solution to writer’s block is doing the work. 2. Show up at the page In his book On Writing , … we always see the end product. We never witness the hard work, the detours, and the mistakes a writer struggles with. …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… the upcoming programs — Recycled 3D Structures, Kazam Magic Workshop, The Reptile Show — the list goes on. I then tried to put into words for my coworkers why I was such a super fan of the work they were doing, and it boiled down to a few key …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… past I’ve written plays, and film and TV scripts. I’ve also worked as a journalist. In fact, my favourite gig was as a … it have to do with me? Here at RPL, I’m looking forward to working with the library staff, writers and anyone … a bucketful of public readings, community visits, writing workshops, writing contests, special presentations, and …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… small amounts of money on a scheduled basis, like clockwork. It’s also important to invest regardless of your … to think twice about when or how much to invest. Tip #5: Work With an Advisor You are always going to have a certain … Securities.  Join Scott Sather online in his free RPL workshops:  RRSP Strategies Based on Your Career Stage on …

Let's Talk About Racism

… of Betraya l edited by Myra Tait and Kiera Ladner If it works for your learning style to mix in some fiction, you … Voices collection. It highlights fiction and non-fiction works by Indigenous authors, including graphic novels, … helpful in your discussions with families, friends and coworkers.    Catherine - Sherwood Village Branch Blog Images …

Surface Handling Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… the materials, techniques, and topics represented in their work. With a strong appreciation for traditional media – … and processes necessary to their respective crafts. Their works conjure the past, while providing relevant reflections …

Regina Public Library selects 2018-19 Writer in Residence

… Director and CEO. “She brings a wealth of experience working and coaching other writers, and she has extensive … Writer’s Guild Executive Director. We can’t wait to work with her on her exciting ideas for the Writer in …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… your preferences, shape them into something you can work toward. The acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool created in 1981 by George T. Doran, but it can work really well for setting personal goals too.  S - …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of … background or life circumstances. For her, well before working at the library, it was a place of escape, joy, and …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… — Virtual tour of the museum  and individual artworks and exhibits If it’s educational resources you’re … STEM Resources from the National Informal STEM Education Network   Children’s book authors read-alongs and activities   …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the … DIY bicycle repair clinics, after-hours scavenger hunts, workshops on energy healing, interactive family storytimes, …

Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates Indigenous History Month with New Acquisitions

… Dunlop Art Gallery are proud to announce the acquisition of works by Indigenous artist Jaime Black for RPL’s Permanent Collection. These works are part of Jaime Black’s installation project …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition curated by Queer City Cinema Artistic Director

… Queer cultural expression. Projections brings together the work of Léuli Eshrāghi and Jessica Karuhanga in an immersive … Canadian artist of British-Ugandan heritage, whose work explores cultural politics of identity and Black …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… artist Alana Bartol. This exhibition draws on Bartol’s work with dowsing, as well as its history in mining and resource extraction. In her artwork, Bartol uses dowsing to ask audiences to reconsider …

Support Indigenous Business

… To learn more about how to support reconciliation in your workplace, register for Nick Crighton’s talk on decolonizing the workplace on October 18, or Thomas Benjoe’s talk on the …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… end to the U of R. But! One of the coolest things about working at the library is getting the inside scoop on new … Bonus tip for aspiring cyclists: If biking to school or work, test your ride time and route on a few different days, …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to … our library with live music. It might take a bit more legwork (and a moving truck) to get there, but it’s worth it!   …

USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence

… personal writing projects and attend programs and group workshops led by the Writer in Residence.  For more … information and upcoming Writer in Residence events and workshops, visit reginalibrary.ca/writer-in-residence . -30- …

John Ware Reclaimed

… but a handful of scholars and artists have taken on the work of shedding light on these lesser-known Canadian … prairie" literature, and includes writing that ranges from work by nineteenth-century black fur traders and pioneers, …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… a story like The Handmaid’s Tale comes alive, as characters work against each other for what they want. Action: The … characters, and their motivations, I’m teaching a character workshop this Thursday, January 30 at the George Bothwell …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… you can take away from their style to improve your own work? We’re all just learning from each other.   Speaking of learning from each other, if you are working on a project right now, come and write with us! …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their … of athletic fads. Instead, it’s a look at how science works and how it’s often misused to sell us crap.” Alex’s …

Smells like back to school season

… support resources. But September can’t be all about schoolwork  – so we also put together some fun new releases that … Warga: When a painting is stolen from the museum his mother works at, Rami tries to solve the mystery with help from …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… And finally, keep the vibe going! Do a deep dive into Rae’s work by exploring their full catalogue and reading books … them on social media or seek out documentaries about their work or influences. If you’d like to learn more about Rae …

Community Supports

… . Explore dates and locations . Library Outreach and Crisis Workers Family Service Regina  Need to improve the quality … of your life? Get support from Family Service Regina social workers at the library, who can help with crisis …   Appointments are free.  The Library Outreach and Crisis Workers office is located in the Community Commons at …

Make Settings Come Alive

… get a lot more bang for your buck than that, and you should work towards that. Look around you again, let your eyes rest … making the most of setting in your writing, join me for my workshop on February 17.   In the meantime, I encourage you …

Explore Nuit Blanche Regina at Central Library

… festival, themed “The Sublime” for 2024, showcases artwork and performances in Regina’s downtown August 24.   …

Regina Public Library supports employment in Regina’s nonprofit sector

… in partnership with Nonprofit Voluntary Sector Studies Network (NVSSN) at Luther College at the University of Regina, …

Artist celebrates aging and the power of lived experience at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Streifler fills the gallery walls with large, powerful works that challenge our perceptions about youth and beauty. …

Ground-breaking virtual reality exhibition URL:IRL opens at Dunlop Art Gallery.

… Regina to feature virtual reality, it brings together the work of more than a dozen Canadian and international artists …

Dunlop Art Gallery public art project Roadside Attractions opens across the province.

… Saskatchewanians will experience original contemporary art works by some of the most interesting Canadian artists of …

Regina Public Library offers programs for entrepreneurs and start-ups during Small Business Week.

… Small Business Week by offering a week-long series of workshops and information sessions tackling common issues …

Are You My Mother? Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… longing and love between mother and child in a series of works that describe the search for mother with moving …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… touch, taste, kinesiology (motion) Avoid clichés to create work that rises above the norm Use original metaphors or …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… books. Review each publisher’s website. Make sure your work fits and they are accepting submissions. Read the …

Award winning author, advocate, to speak on civil discourse

… Boyagoda sharing advice and information, talking about his work as the first Civil Discourse Advisor at the University …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… authors are sharing stories through fiction and non-fiction works ranging from graphic novels to memoirs. Our hope is …

Family Road Trips

… counts towards our Level Up! Summer Learning Contest . My coworker, Heather, who you might remember from #RPLstories , …

All Candidates Meet and Greet

… in informal, one-to-one conversations. Rather than a networking event or an occasion for canned speeches, Meet and …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Balcarres Community School, where students created 94 artworks representing the 94 Calls to Action with the help of …

When you love scary movies

… miss days and catch up on the weekend. Or call in sick to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… communicate,” John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he made his …

Regina Public Library powerful computer resources help fight COVID-19

… powerful computers and servers at Regina Public Library are working overtime to help stop the spread of COVID-19, even …

Discover Nuit Blanche Regina at Central Library

… the 2023 Nuit Blanche Regina festival will showcase artwork and performances downtown from emerging and established …

Regina Public Library sees spike in digital card signups

… - 10:35 Add Description Regina Public Library has been working hard to help citizens stay positive during COVID-19 …

RPL and RDBID to host discussion about how to make downtown a safe and welcoming place

… Library. Each speaker represents an organization that is working towards community wellbeing and a healthy downtown. …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… challenges and survive the winter.  Waub is currently working on a much-anticipated sequel to the book. We have …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Calculate what income will be coming in either through your work or from CERB/EI. This is the cornerstone of your plan. …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment.  As a parent, …

An immersive experience at Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates Indigenous resilience

… The exhibition includes immersive, interactive works created in response to songs L’Hirondelle co-wrote …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… of Jane Doe (2016) – Father and son coroners are forced to work late into the night when a mysterious unidentified body …

Team Canada's mental health practitioner to speak at Central Library

… your mental performance with tips from Lisa Hoffart, who worked with Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… we’ve partnered with the city’s Diversity & Inclusion Network to host a free, online event on Wednesday, Sept 29 . I …

Exploring the South Asian diaspora through fashion and style at Dunlop Art Gallery

… and scholar Noor Bhangu, ritual intimacies features the work of Toronto-based artist Meera Sethi, asking critical …

Library supports Regina’s entrepreneurs

… opportunities for inspiration, practical knowledge, and networking for Regina’s aspiring and current entrepreneurs.  …

2020: a year for escape

… eBook requests expand to topics such as mental health, homework help, homeschooling, and French materials for children …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… that is really appealing. The process of “making” and working with our own hands often lowers stress levels in a …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… all of us at RPL when I say that one of the best parts of working here is that we get to meet so many people who are …

John Peet : My Grandfather’s Pictures opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… Pictures, a new exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery, features work by Regina-based artist and ceramicist John Peet. The …

Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates experimental music with artist Josh Thorpe and local partners

… a shared desire to support and showcase experimental sound works. Local establishments CJTR Regina Community Radio and …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… and conversations you know need to happen for the story to work. (You don’t have to know what those scenes or …

Need professional accreditation? The library has your back.

… A+ Certification Prep for Hardware , Software , and Network/Security . Gale Courses is a more immersive learning …

Scarves in the Park

… most. Many of the scarves were stitched by volunteers who work all year long to make sure there are enough to go …

New exhibition Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours family, the land, and Indigenous histories

… a flair for storytelling. Casting her family members in her work, Niro deepens her family lore and explores the …

RPL’s Foodie Film Festival serves up a feast for the eyes

… of screenings, performances, discussions, dinners, and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… means to be human.    If you’re curious about Tanya and her work , you’ll definitely want to register for her upcoming …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition reframes gender representations in historic films

… - 10:14 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery brings the work of Finnish queer filmmaker Elian Mikkola to Sherwood …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading

… You can use a dot grid to make any kind of tracker that works for you, from minimalist to ornate. The open space …

RPL Film Theatre serves up films and food at Feast Your Eyes: Foodie Film Festival

… of screenings, performances, discussions, dinners, and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds …

RPL Film Theatre and Regina Farmers’ Market serve up a delicious feast of culinary films

… of screenings, performances, discussions, dinners, and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds …

Book Club Test Drive

… or dazzle everyone with the perfect snack.  How does it work? A few times each year, the Libby app gives us free …

Regina Public Library selects new Writer in Residence

… “We’re thrilled to welcome Pam Bustin to the library. Her work embodies the curious, collaborative expertise that our …

RPL celebrates local immigrant entrepreneurs for Small Business Week

… will be hosting a weeklong series of events and education workshops to support and celebrate with the local business …
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