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Summer Studio. The High Museum of Art, Greene Family Center. June 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24. Fri., Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. Hands-on art activities from sun print photography to creating miniature furniture. Free with admission: adults, $15; children 6-17, $10; under 6, free. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4444.

Cool Carnivores. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Children’s Classroom. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Get up close with carnivorous plants and construct a pitcher plant game. $6/child plus admission: adults, $12; children 3-17, $9; under 3, free. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859.

Toddler Thursdays. The High Museum of Art, Greene Family Center. June 7, 14, 21, 28. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Ages 2-4. Create your own art masterpieces while enjoying current exhibits. Free with admission: adults, $15; under 6, free. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4444.

Children’s Saturday. Booth Western Art Museum. June 9. 10 a.m.-noon. See a Civil War campsite and make a soldier’s pouch for small treasures. $1/child plus admission: adults, $8; children 12 and under, free. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300.

Lampshades from Paper Family Workshop. Paper Museum. June 9. noon-3 p.m. Ages 14 and up. Create decorative paper shades with flower petals and leaves. Must be accompanied by paying adult. Reserve by June 6. Adults, $25; children, $15. 500 10th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-894-5726.

Home Depot Kids Workshop. Various locations. 1st Saturdays. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. Learn do-it-yourself skills in a how-to clinic designed just for kids. Create toolboxes and mail organizers, build birdhouses and more. Must be accompanied by an adult. Free. www.homedepot.com.

Painting with the Masters. Art on 5 Gallery. Saturdays. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 5-18. Paint, sketch and draw with local artists in the community. Bring sketchbook or examples of work and any materials you would like to work with. Free. 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Ste. 530, Atlanta. 404-564-4799.

Smart Saturdays. Woodstock Arts Center. Saturdays. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. New art project each week with clay, painting, weaving and more. $10/week. 305 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock. 678-754-8482.

Young Writer’s Workshop. Yawn’s Books. Every other Thursday. 4:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Young writers participate in discussions and writing exercises. Culminates with a performance. Free. 210 E. Main St., Canton. 678-880-1922.

Cobb Wind Symphony Spring Concert. Kell High School. June 2. 7 p.m. A performance of classical and contemporary concert band music. Free admission; donations requested. 4770 Lee Waters Rd., Marietta. 678- 305-7148.

Baby Loves Disco. The Loft. June 16. noon-3 p.m. A disco dance party for families with bubble machines, books and puzzles, healthy snacks and more. $12 per “walking human.” 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 800-594-8499.

DeKalb Symphony. Decatur First Baptist Church. June 26. 8 p.m. This community concert will feature Ted Gurch on clarinet and saxophone. Free. 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. 678-891-3565.

Super Summer Art and Music Celebration. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. June 30. 4-10 p.m. This art and music festival features live jazz music, art demonstrations and a Children’s Corner with painting, sand art, moonwalks and more. Free. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton. 770-819-3285.

The Ultimate Playdate. East Cobb Park. Every Wed. 4-7 p.m. Local artist Jay Memory performs classic hits and sing-alongs for kids. Free. 3322 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-591-3160..

Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures. The Breman Museum. With hands-on interactive exhibits, kids can “cook” in the Night Kitchen, read books on Rosie’s Stoop and even dress up like a “wild thing.” June 10-Sept. 30. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Adults, $10; children 3-6, $2; under 3, free. Free parking adjacent to the museum. 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 678-222-3700.

Salem, the Talking Cat: Seven Years of Sabrina Magic. Center for Puppetry Arts, Love Family Atrium. Puppets of the wisecracking cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch on display with costumes, props and other memorabilia from the show. June 22-29. Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $8; children, $6. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3089.

Beyond the Presidency: 25 Years of The Carter Center. Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. A behind the scenes look at the human rights work of the former U.S. president and his wife Rosalynn. June 30-Nov. 25. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sun. noon-4:45 p.m. Adults, $8; children 16 and under, free. 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. 404-865-7100.

Lizards and Snakes: Alive! Fernbank Museum of Natural History. More than 60 live snakes and lizards from five continents in this up-close exhibit. Discover 26 species of scaly reptiles including a 14-foot Burmese Python. Through Aug. 12. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Adults, $13; children 3-12, $11; under 2, free. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300.

Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Stage a Muppet show, pop in to Mr. Hooper’s store and enjoy numbers with The Count, letters with Elmo, Spanish with Rosita and other familiar characters at 123 Sesame Street. Through Sept. 9. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11; children under 2, free. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437.

David Roger’s Big Bugs and Killer Plants. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Learn about the roles of insects and plants in the largest display of insect-eating plants. Through Oct. 31. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults, $12; children, $9; under 3, free. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859.

Louvre Atlanta. The High Museum of Art. Special displays and presentations of hundreds of works of art from the Louvre. Through Oct. 2009. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Adults, $15; children 6-17, $10; under 6, free. Reservations suggested. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4444.

Anne Frank in the World. Old Decatur Courthouse on the Square. The history of Anne Frank through photos, text, a short film, artwork, virtual tours and a replica of the house where she hid from the Nazis. Through Dec. 2009. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 101 East Court Square, Decatur. 678-839-6281.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest. John Howell Park. June 2-3. Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Neighborhood fest with arts, food, live music and more. Kids can enjoy games, crafts and a Tot Trot race. Free. Virginia Ave. from Ponce de Leon Pl. to N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-222-8244.

Georgia Renaissance Festival. Fairburn. Through June 3. Sat.-Sun. and Memorial Day, Mon. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Renaissance-themed fun with jousting knights, belly dancers, jugglers, magicians, storytelling and strolling minstrels. Includes medieval amusement park rides, crafts demonstrations, a children’s petting farm and an artist market. Adults, $16.95; children 6-12, $8.50; 5 and under, free. I-85 to Exit 61. 770-964-8575.

Taste of Clayton. Stately Oaks Plantation. June 8. 6-9 p.m. Sample foods from over 30 local restaurants and enjoy live musical entertainment. Adults, $20; children 5-11, $10. 100 Carriage Ln., Jonesboro. 770-473-0197.

Wren’s Nest Fest. Wren’s Nest. June 8. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pony rides, face painting, storytelling, a petting zoo and games for the whole family. Adults, $5; children 12 and under, $4. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta. 404-753-7735.

Sweetwater Creek Summer Festival. Sweetwater Creek Park. June 9-10. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family fun by the lake including pony rides, face painting, live music, an animal show and more. Free; parking, $3. 1826 Mt. Vernon Rd., Lithia Springs. 770-732-5871.

Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival. Bulloch Hall. June 22-23. Fri. 10 a.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. A festival with storytelling events, music and workshops for learning more about the craft of storytelling. $10-$25. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-640-3253.

North Metro Homeschool Expo. First Baptist Church of Woodstock. June 15-16. Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Seminars, used book and curriculum sale and more. $5 per person; maximum $10 per family. 11905 Hwy. 92, Woodstock. 770-591-4198..

Coca-Cola Film Festival. Fox Theatre. June 3-Aug. 27. Mon., Wed., Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. A mix of classic and current films with a pre-show featuring a sing-a-long, “Mighty Mo” organ concert and viewing of a classic cartoon. June 3: “The Sound of Music;” June 4: “Casino Royale” and “Goldfinger;” June 10: “Affair to Remember;” June 11: “Pans Labyrinth;” June 18: “Saturday Night Fever.” 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-817-8700.

Coral Reef Adventure. IMAX at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. June 30-Oct. 5. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Experience what life is like underwater among countless species and coral animals. Adults, $11; children, $9. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400.

Western Movie Day. Booth Western Art Museum. 2nd Sun. Throughout the year. 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Visit the museum to see some of your favorite Western films. This month features “Blood on the Moon” and “Santa Fe Trail.” Free with museum admission: Adults, $8; children 12 and under, free. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300..

Summer Saturdays. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 11 a.m.-noon. Explore cultures through music, dance, stories and more. June 9: Panorama Steel Band; June 23: Sasikala Penumarthi- Kuchipudi Dance; June 30: Eric Litwin- Short Stories and Living Hard in the Big Easy. Adults, $5; children 3-12, $2; 2 and under, free. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Family Pond Study. Chattahoochee Nature Center. June 2. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 7 and up. Explore what insects and fish are living in the center’s pond. Must be accompanied by an adult. Adults, $5; children 3-12, $2. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Flutter By Butterflies. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. June 2. 2 p.m. Enjoy planting and making butterfly crafts. Free with admission: adults, $7; children 3-12, $3; 2 and under, free. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500.

National Trails Day. Little Mulberry Park. June 2. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. A day of fun-filled outdoors activities including hikes, fishing, hayrides, crafts, rock climbing and more. A two-mile walk begins at 8:30 a.m.; registration required. Free admission. Walk, $10 per person; $25 per family of up to five. 3900 Hog Mtn. Rd., Dacula. 770-822-8840.

Play the Animal Way. Zoo Atlanta. June 3. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Experience fun activities highlighting what keepers do at the zoo. Create crafts, make giant bubbles, reach into a hole and guess what you’re feeling. Free with general admission: adults, $17.99; children 3-11, $12.99; 2 and under, free. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-9453.

Exploring Nature With Your Child. Fernbank Science Center. June 7, 14. Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Learn about plants and animals found in Fernbank Forest. Free. 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 678-874-7100.

Georgia Rocks! Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. June 9. 2 p.m. Classify rocks and learn how they are formed. Free with admission: adults, $7; children 3-12, $3; 2 and under, free. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500.

Nature Hike. Chattahoochee Nature Center. June 30. 8-10 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Join a naturalist outdoors to see what happens at night at CNC. Afterwards, enjoy a campfire and marshmallow roasting. $7 per person. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Saturday Safari. Piedmont Park. 1st, 3rd Sat. 11 a.m.-noon. Through Oct. Nature activities designed for kids, from bird watching to eco-art. June 2: Kids Rock; June 16: Home Sweet Habitat. $7 per child. 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-4024.

Animal Encounters. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m., 4 p.m. See a live animal show and learn about native wildlife living at the center. Adults, $5; children 3-12, $2; 2 and under, free. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Children’s Garden Amphitheater Program. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Throughout the year (except August). Saturdays. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Discover nature through live performances, sing-a-longs, games and other garden fun. Free with admission: adults, $12; children 3-17, $9; under 3, free. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859.

Camp Avenue. The Avenue West Cobb and The Avenue Peachtree City.Wednesdays and Thursdays in June and July, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Spend your summer mornings at Camp Avenue where kids ages 3-10 can have a blast with interactive activities and educational arts. Free. Registration required. 1-877-843-2836.

Georgia Barbecue Classic. Milam Farm Park. June 1-2. Fri. noon-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sample foods while enjoying live music. A children’s play area with a moonwalk, climbing wall, face painting and pony rides. Fri.: free admission; $2 for parking; Sat.: adults, $5; children 2-10, $2; under 2, free. 1155 Douthit Ferry Rd., Cartersville. 770-607-0610.

Indie Craft Experience. Centennial Olympic Park. June 2. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit the largest independent craft market in Atlanta with exhibitors, workshops, live music, coloring and t-shirt decorating for kids and more. Free. 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275.

Mexican Fiesta Pool Party. Wills Park. June 2. 6-9 p.m. Games, door prizes and refreshments. $3 per person. 11925 Wills Rd., Alpharetta. 678-297-6100.

Summer Carnival. Mall of Georgia, Village Stage. June 9. noon-3 p.m. Children will enjoy moonwalks, bubbles, crafts and more. Free. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 678-482-8788.

Beach Party. Downtown Decatur. June 15. 5 p.m.-midnight. Break out your flip flops and Hawaiian shirts for a summertime bash featuring live musical entertainment and a children’s area with boardwalk games, crafts and more, open 5-9:30 p.m. Adults, $10; children 12 and under, free. 101 E. Court Sq., Decatur. 404-371-9583.

Atlanta Summer Classic. Georgia International Horse Park. June 20-24. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. More than 800 horses will be in attendance with jumping shows to see throughout the day. Free. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 770-860-4190.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Zoo Atlanta. June 23. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch hot dog eaters from around the country compete to qualify for the international event. Free with general admission: adults, $17.99; children 3-11, $12.99; 2 and under, free. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-9453.

Stone Mountain Gospel Celebration. Stone Mountain Park. June 23. noon-8:30 p.m. Performances by local church choirs, step teams, spoken word and national gospel acts. Included with one-day all attraction pass: adults, $24; children 3-11, $19. Parking, $8. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690.

Lasershow Spectacular. Stone Mountain Park. Through Aug. 12. 9:30 p.m. Come see one of Atlanta’s favorite attractions with neon laser lights, characters, stories, graphics and fireworks, all choreographed to music favorites. Parking permit required, $8. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690.

Family Fun Days. Centennial Olympic Park. June 23. Noon-4 p.m. Street musicians, games, contests, local sports mascots and more. Free. 404-222-7275.

Youth Fishing Rodeo. Dellinger Park Lake. June 4. 7-11 a.m. Ages 14 and under. Register day of event. Lunch provided. Free. 100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville. 770-387-5626.

Brownwood Bike Rally. Brownwood Park. June 9. 8:30 a.m. Bike races for kids and adults plus a bike rodeo, stunt show, food, prizes and more. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Free racing for kids; adults, $10-$20. 602 Brownwood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-635-0795.

Possum Trot 10K Road Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Chattahoochee Nature Center. June 16. 7 a.m. Race starts and ends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Fun Run, $15; 10K Run: $25 on race day. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 234.

Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center. June 17. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 5 and up. Learn the basics of canoeing along with your children. Pre-registration required. $12 per person. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 237.

Planet3Games Summer Nationals. Various locations in Alpharetta. June 29-July 1. Watch young athletes compete in this multi-sport championship event. Free. 770-992-2600.

Mountain Music Series. Rep Top Mtn. State Park. June 2-July 28. Saturdays. 8-9 p.m. Enjoy performances by Bluegrass groups. Free; parking, $3. 781 Red Top Mtn. Rd., Cartersville. 770-975-0055.

Roswell Riverside Sounds. Riverside Park. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6. Enjoy live music from local bands. Free. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-641-3705.

Summer Concert Series. Mall of Georgia, Pavilion Stage. June 2-July 28. Saturdays. 6:30 p.m. Rock, pop and country artists perform. Bring lawn chairs. Free. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 678-482-8788.

Concerts by the Springs. Sandy Springs Historic Site & Park, Entertainment Lawn. June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2. 6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and listen to the music of popular local artists. Balloon artist and hands-on activities for children. Free. 6075 Sandy Springs Circ., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111.

Brown Bag Concerts. Historic Lawrenceville Courthouse. June 8, July 13. 11 a.m.-noon. Family-friendly entertainment on the lawn with face painting for kids. Bring a picnic. Free. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

Summer Candlelite Concert Series. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. June 15, 8 p.m.; June 30, 4 p.m.; July 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Enjoy performances of jazz, blues, oldies and show tunes. Free. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton. 770-819-3285.

Summer Jazz Series. Villa Christina. June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16. 5:30-8 p.m. Listen to classic and contemporary jazz in the gardens. Moonwalk for kids. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. 4000 Summit Blvd., Atlanta. 404-303-0133.

Centennial Olympic Park Concert Series. Southern Company Amphitheater. Through Sept. Wednesday Wind Down: Wed. 5:30-8 p.m.; Music at Noon: Tues. and Thurs. noon-1 p.m. Live entertainment in the park featuring pop, jazz, blues and r&b artists. Free. 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275.

Fiddler on the Roof. Towne Lake Arts Center. Through June 3. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.; Sat. June 2, 3 p.m. Adults, $15; children, $12. 6576 Commerce Pkwy., Woodstock. 678-494-4251.

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Towne Lake Arts Center. June 6-July 1. Wed. 10 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $8/person. 6576 Commerce Pkwy., Woodstock. 678-494-4251.

Wizard of Oz. Blackwell Playhouse. June 8-30. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Adults, $16; children, $12. 3378 Canton Rd., Marietta. 678-213-3311.

Quest for the Dragon Stone. Theatre on Main. June 9-23. Sat. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Ruth and David journey through a realm of mystical creatures to find their lost father. $8/person. 4857 N. Main St., Ste. 240, Acworth. 770-565-3995.

Puppet Plays and Workshops. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. June 11-16, 18-23, 25-30. Shows: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. Workshops: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. Colorful children’s stories are told with puppets; afterwards learn how to make one. Reservations required. Show, $4; workshop, $3. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6411.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Kudzu Playhouse. Through June 23. Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. $6. 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Camelot. Aurora Theatre. Through June 24. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $18-$25. 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-407-6690.

Heidi. Kudzu Family Playhouse. Through July 1. Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $8/person. 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Beauty and the Beast. Center for Puppetry Arts. Through July 8. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Adults and children, $16. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391.

My Spanish Workshop. Fri. 4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. Puppet shows and movies for kids in Spanish. $3-$5/child. 11050 Crabapple Rd., Ste. 109, Roswell. 770-552-2626.

Children’s Fishing Rodeo. James H. Floyd State Park. June 2. 9 a.m. Children 15 and younger can bring their own fishing gear to catch a limit of five catfish from a well-stocked lake. Free; parking, $3. 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd., Summerville. 706-857.0826.

Georgia Mountain Roots and Music Festival. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. June 8-10. Fri. 5:30-11 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Features performances by bluegrass and folk musicians, arts and crafts booths and a Canine Frisbee Show. Fri. $18; Sat. $26; Sun. $12; children under 10, free. Free admission to dog show and crafts area on Sat. Hiawassee. 706-896-4191.

SummerFest on the Green. Morrow Festival Park. June 30. 6-10 p.m. Join in this early Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks, live music, children’s activities and more. Free admission. Food available for purchase. 5917 Reynolds Rd., Morrow. 770-968-1623..

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