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New Plans For 'Jonathan's Dream' Playground
The Mandell Jewish Community Center in West Hartford is planning to modernize it's well-known Jonathan's Dream Playground and is asking for "brainstorming help" from the community during a public forum scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00pm. See...
Tags: West Hartford, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Bloomfield (Hartford, Connecticut), Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Exploring Gillette Castle
FOX CT   With gas prices sky high, we can't forget the gorgeous destinations available to us, right here in Connecticut. Gilette Castle in East Haddam begins it's season this coming weekend and the grounds have never looked so beautiful. "The view of the...Tags: State Parks, Charlie Chaplin, Columbus Day, East Haddam, Connecticut
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Universal Plans Worldwide Promo Push Around 'Despicable Me' Stars
VarietyFor an early poster teasing "Despicable Me 2," Universal Pictures went with a more minimalist approach: two Minions stand above the date July 2013. It didn't need to say more because since the first film hit big in 2010, the yellow Twinkie-shaped...Tags: Politics, Walmart, Entertainment, Jurassic Park (movie), Steve Carell
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Little Puck steals show in SeaWorld's new wild ride to Antarctica
A young black-and-white bird soon will take SeaWorld Orlando guests for a spin on the theme park's new ride, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Little Puck, an animated creation who's the star of the ride, met dozens of SeaWorld's business partners...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Amusement and Theme Parks, Kennedy Space Center, Trips and Vacations, Antarctica
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Somerset County Where to Go for May 23
Fireman’s Adventure Race The Fireman’s Adventure Race June 1, includes a 5 kilometer walk/run through town that will also include some off-pavement terrain. The start and finish for the 5k will be at the Rockwood Fire Department. Breakfast...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Politics, Entertainment, State Parks, The Salvation Army
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Taking the Kids: Tips from the First Lady on staying active on vacation
Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking the Kids exclusively, "The key to getting kids moving is to find something...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Entertainment, Family, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Bombs, bowls and bass: Fishing and studying at Wilderness State Park
A hazy heat lay over the flats. Water blurred into sky at the horizon, and dunes to the south faded into the lake. In shallow water, fish played spawning tag in the shallows. If you wanted to, you could drop a fly or a spinner in front of their faces and...
Tags: Lakes and Ponds, State Parks, Emergency Incidents, Fishing, Explosions
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Readers' top travel picks
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba With a free-form pool for the kids and a casino for the adults, Hector Rivas and his family say the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is the perfect getaway. “We’ve been there four...
Tags: Tamarac, State Parks, Palm Beach Shores, Casino and Gambling, Family
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Theme-park tips for Memorial Day weekend and beyond
The heat is on for Central Floridians. Daytime temps are on the rise, and Memorial Day weekend signals the arrival of house guests who want to spend days (and nights) at our theme parks. Here is a park-by-park strategy -- broken down by morning, afternoon...
Tags: Star Wars (movie), Entertainment, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Foods and Beverages, Restaurants
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Ancient redwood forests evoke look of future in 'After Earth'
When producers of the upcoming science fiction movie "After Earth" wanted to create an image of what the planet might look like 1,000 years in the future, location manager Dow Griffith knew just the place. He immediately thought of the mystical...
Tags: Star Wars (movie), State Parks, Jurassic Park (movie), After Earth (movie), Jaden Smith
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Highland Park mulls government efficiency
When Highland Park City Councilman Paul Frank looks at his property tax bill, he wonders if all those governmental agencies are worth keeping. Frank has requested the creation of a temporary City Council subcommittee to evaluate the efficiency,...
Tags: Riverwoods, Deerfield, Highwood, Bannockburn, Travel
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READER SUBMITTED: Florence Griswold Museum Celebrates Summer With Fifth Annual GardenFest June 7 through 16
Old LymeThe Fifth Annual GardenFest at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a ten-day celebration of the site's historic gardens, featuring special events, displays, demonstrations, and family activities. From June 7 through June 16, visitors can enjoy a...Tags: Arts and Culture, Artists, Florence Griswold House, Human Interest, Tourism and Leisure
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