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Showing posts with label Burnaby Village Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burnaby Village Museum. Show all posts
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Community Garden Planning in Burnaby Takes Root
On Saturday, February 25, Burnaby Food First hosted a Community Garden Planning workshop at Burnaby Village Museum. The idea was to get people thinking about available public land that might be suitable for community gardens. The intention was to plant the seeds of an idea...
Workshop facilitator Grant Rice soon discovered that those seeds had already been planted: many of the Burnaby community members who showed up had already picked out a potential garden site. They had come to find out how to make their gardens a reality.
Presentations by guests Jason Hsieh and Michael Denhamer helped participants look more specifically at opportunities, barriers and ways forward for the development of their imagined community gardens.
Hsieh spoke about his experience with the City of Vancouver, and walked participants through different guidelines and municipal policies that frame the process of establishing a community garden in Vancouver.
Denhamer, who works with Can You Dig It, explained the support that his organization can offer community garden groups in creating sustainable projects that become community assets. Can You Dig It has already helped communities create thriving gardens through 3-year commitments that aid in: navigating application processes and grant applications, locating infrastructure (such as water sources), licensing and insuring the garden, and helping new community gardeners establish governance.
This process was discussed at length in the small groups that formed following the presentations. Grant Rice, events and conference coordinator for Burnaby Food First, passed around maps of Burnaby and encouraged people to identify sites with the potential to become garden spaces. Working with Burnaby's website and maps, he helped participants examine the zoning and context of the sites.
Community gardens are more than communal green spaces. As Denhamer remarked, "community gardens grow food and cultivate community." Many of those who came would like to meet further to discuss future projects and next steps. Rev Kunz, who manages the Gathering Burnaby Gardeners Facebook group hopes that interested community members will get in touch through her page.
The afternoon was an exciting opportunity for Burnaby Food First to meet with local citizens who are spearheading gardening projects in their neighbourhoods. We hope this will become the next step of a greener Burnaby that provides greater food security within our municipality.
Many thanks to the United Way Lower Mainland for their continued support of Burnaby Food First initiatives, and to Burnaby Village Museum for the use of their facilities for our community workshop last weekend.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Feb 25 - Come Imagine Community Gardens in Burnaby
It might be difficult to imagine spring gardens with all the snow we've had. But beneath the snow, is there land that could be used for community gardening?
On February 25, join us for an afternoon at Burnaby Village Museum to find spaces in Burnaby that might be used to plan community gardens. Local experts from "Can You Dig It" and Vancouver community gardens will lead this conversation on planning spaces where community members can come together to cultivate food and flowers.
This is a free event, open to all. Register here.
On February 25, join us for an afternoon at Burnaby Village Museum to find spaces in Burnaby that might be used to plan community gardens. Local experts from "Can You Dig It" and Vancouver community gardens will lead this conversation on planning spaces where community members can come together to cultivate food and flowers.
This is a free event, open to all. Register here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Pollinator Workshop
Happy Earth Day Pollinators Workshop!
When: Saturday April 23, 2016
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Burnaby Village Museum, Discover Room
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Costs: $ 5.00
Who should attend? All ages! Parents and kids interested in bees and their impact on your garden. Did you know that up to one-third of all our foods depends on bees? They have an important job in ensuring that we have access to food! Because this is what your grocery store would look like without bees!
Let's give them all the help they need to survive! To start, why not...
Join beekeeper Andrew Scott and biologist Robyn Worcester on Saturday April 23rd in this collaborative workshop held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
View an active demonstration hive, observe bee BEE-haviour (sorry, I could not resist!) and learn more about the physical structures of the bees and their hive.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about these very important insects! Or find out more about the City of Burnaby's mason bee condo volunteer program!
To register, please visit:
https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Happy-Earth-Day-Pollinator-Workshop_s2_p5587.html
When: Saturday April 23, 2016Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Burnaby Village Museum, Discover Room
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Costs: $ 5.00
Who should attend? All ages! Parents and kids interested in bees and their impact on your garden. Did you know that up to one-third of all our foods depends on bees? They have an important job in ensuring that we have access to food! Because this is what your grocery store would look like without bees!
Let's give them all the help they need to survive! To start, why not...
Join beekeeper Andrew Scott and biologist Robyn Worcester on Saturday April 23rd in this collaborative workshop held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
View an active demonstration hive, observe bee BEE-haviour (sorry, I could not resist!) and learn more about the physical structures of the bees and their hive.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about these very important insects! Or find out more about the City of Burnaby's mason bee condo volunteer program!
To register, please visit:
https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Happy-Earth-Day-Pollinator-Workshop_s2_p5587.html
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article) and Burnaby Now!!!
The next free workshop is:
Pickles
Sunday, August 2 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow
Andrea Potter, Holistic Nutritionist, will show you everything you need to know to make your own batch of perfect pickles!
Upcoming topics include Preserving your Harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article) and Burnaby Now!!!
The next free workshop is:
Pickles
Sunday, August 2 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow
Andrea Potter, Holistic Nutritionist, will show you everything you need to know to make your own batch of perfect pickles!
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| Credit: Sofi Martinez |
Upcoming topics include Preserving your Harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Eating with the Seasons: Seasonal Meal Planning
Sunday, July 26 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Discovery Room
Discover and taste fresh, nutritious recipies and meal ideas with local ingredients. Led by Suzan Anbari, Holistic Nutritionist.
Upcoming topics include pickling, preserving your harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Eating with the Seasons: Seasonal Meal Planning
Sunday, July 26 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Discovery Room
Discover and taste fresh, nutritious recipies and meal ideas with local ingredients. Led by Suzan Anbari, Holistic Nutritionist.
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| Suzan leading a Meal Planning Workshop in 2014 Credit: Leanne Zmud |
Upcoming topics include pickling, preserving your harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Jam Tasting and Making!
Sunday, July 19 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Alice Macpherson, Master Canner, shows techniques and shares tips and tricks to make healthy delicious jams and preserves.
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Upcoming topics include seasonal meal planning, pickling and preserving your harvest.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending
us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Jam Tasting and Making!
Sunday, July 19 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Alice Macpherson, Master Canner, shows techniques and shares tips and tricks to make healthy delicious jams and preserves.
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| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
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Upcoming topics include seasonal meal planning, pickling and preserving your harvest.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending
us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The next free workshop is:
Bee Talk and Honey Tasting!
Sunday, July 12 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Learn how to attract bees to a garden with flowers and plants, taste local honey (yum!) and discover more about how Burnaby backyard gardeners have started keeping bees. Led by Janice Bobic, Bee Keeping Expert, Gardener and Honey Maker.
Upcoming topics include sugar-free jam making, seasonal meal planning, and pickling.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The next free workshop is:
Bee Talk and Honey Tasting!
Sunday, July 12 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Learn how to attract bees to a garden with flowers and plants, taste local honey (yum!) and discover more about how Burnaby backyard gardeners have started keeping bees. Led by Janice Bobic, Bee Keeping Expert, Gardener and Honey Maker.
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| Picture provided by Burnaby Village Museum |
Upcoming topics include sugar-free jam making, seasonal meal planning, and pickling.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
What's Happening in July
Happy Canada Day!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
Head out to Burnaby Village to check out the Indigenous Flora and Fauna tours presented in partnership with Takaya Tours.
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/programs/by-series/public-programs/homegrown-harvest-workshop-series.html
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.
Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food�s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks.
All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
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| Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Head out to Burnaby Village to check out the Indigenous Flora and Fauna tours presented in partnership with Takaya Tours.
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
- Summer Container Gardening
- Bee Talk and Honey Tasting
- Jam Tasting and Making
- Seasonal Meal Planning
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/programs/by-series/public-programs/homegrown-harvest-workshop-series.html
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food�s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks. All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
Friday, June 19, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series
**This posting was provided by Burnaby Village Museum.**
A new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is set to launch. The series is a wonderful extension of the Museum�s current agricultural theme.
Workshop topics include:
The sessions are led by local experts known in the industry. Plan to take in one, two or all seven of the free sessions!
The first in the series is on Sunday, July 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Drop in to hear the presentation on Summer Container Food Gardening by Leanne Zmud and Lisa Schuster, Certified Permaculture Designers.
More information on the series is available on the Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum.
Garden Party
The Museum's 2015 Homegrown Harvest theme will also be celebrated with a Garden Party and Artist Talk on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Meadow at the Museum. The museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby.
Tour the backyard garden displays and the 'Bees and Berries' photo exhibition (Stride Studio) plus enjoy live music and refreshments! Come one, come all!
Burnaby's libraries are also getting in the spirit with two agricultural themed photo exhibitions:
It's going to be a great summer!
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| Photo provided by Burnaby Village Museum |
A new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is set to launch. The series is a wonderful extension of the Museum�s current agricultural theme.
Workshop topics include:
- container food gardening,
- preserving the harvest, and
- seasonal meal planning.
The sessions are led by local experts known in the industry. Plan to take in one, two or all seven of the free sessions!
The first in the series is on Sunday, July 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Drop in to hear the presentation on Summer Container Food Gardening by Leanne Zmud and Lisa Schuster, Certified Permaculture Designers.
More information on the series is available on the Museum�s webpage under the �programs� tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum.
Garden Party
The Museum's 2015 Homegrown Harvest theme will also be celebrated with a Garden Party and Artist Talk on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Meadow at the Museum. The museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby.
Tour the backyard garden displays and the 'Bees and Berries' photo exhibition (Stride Studio) plus enjoy live music and refreshments! Come one, come all!
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| Heritage Learning Garden in Full Bloom! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| The Heritage Learning Garden reflects the wonderful cultural diversity of Burnaby! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| Great Edible Landscaping at Burnaby Village Museum! Can you spot the kale?! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Burnaby's libraries are also getting in the spirit with two agricultural themed photo exhibitions:
- Bob Prittie Library (6100 Willingdon Avenue) / Summer's Bounty (until August 9)
- McGill Library (4595 Albert Street) / Close up in the Garden (until August 10)
It's going to be a great summer!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Burnaby Village Market Mondays and Bee Workshop
Burnaby Food First has two FREE events coming up!
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum
Monday, May 18
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Burnaby Food First at the Burnaby Village Museum on Victoria Day! Drop by for some of our activities, find out more about our free events and workshops, and learn about food security in Burnaby.
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum feature unique vendors featuring locally made products. It is a gathering place for the communities where people can learn about Burnaby's history and explore a variety of artisan and handmade items.
For more information on Market Mondays, visit the Burnaby Village Museum page here.
Bee Workshop
Monday, June 1
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join been enthusiasts Jaycee Clarkson and Marika van Reeuwyk and learn how to welcome bees into gardening spaces of all types!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
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Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a
volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on
board! For more information, send us an email.
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum
Monday, May 18
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Burnaby Food First at the Burnaby Village Museum on Victoria Day! Drop by for some of our activities, find out more about our free events and workshops, and learn about food security in Burnaby.
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum feature unique vendors featuring locally made products. It is a gathering place for the communities where people can learn about Burnaby's history and explore a variety of artisan and handmade items.
For more information on Market Mondays, visit the Burnaby Village Museum page here.
Bee Workshop
Monday, June 1
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join been enthusiasts Jaycee Clarkson and Marika van Reeuwyk and learn how to welcome bees into gardening spaces of all types!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
----
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a
volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on
board! For more information, send us an email.
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