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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 29 May 2012 05:23:08 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Upcoming Events</title><subtitle>Upcoming Events</subtitle><id>http://www.cheshiremops.com/upcoming-events/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.cheshiremops.com/upcoming-events/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.cheshiremops.com/upcoming-events/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-05-18T09:40:53Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>2012 MOPS Summer Playdates</title><id>http://www.cheshiremops.com/upcoming-events/2012-mops-summer-playdates.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheshiremops.com/upcoming-events/2012-mops-summer-playdates.html"/><author><name>Shala LaTorraca</name></author><published>2012-05-02T21:44:29Z</published><updated>2012-05-02T21:44:29Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><span>Please join us for these fun themed summer playdates (to be held 1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> Friday of each month, just like our regular MOPS meetings). Please read the descriptions for what to bring with you to each playdate and, as always, please feel free to spread the word and bring a friend (or two)! :)</span></strong></em></p>
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<h2><strong>June 1<sup>st</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Brooksvale Park, Hamden, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://brooksvale.org/">http://brooksvale.org/</a></p>
<p><em>Planting party</em><em>.</em> Bring your own shovels, trowels, hoes, and garden gloves. We&rsquo;ll be planting a small flowerbed at Brooksvale Park to take care of throughout the summer. Bring a fresh fruit to share &ndash; we&rsquo;ll also be making a fun huge fruit salad for a snack. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona at <a href="mailto:fionad40@hotmail.com">fionad40@hotmail.com</a> or 203.271.2876.</p>
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<h2><strong>June 15<sup>th</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Hotchkiss Park, Prospect, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1217768/hotchkiss-field-prospect-ct">http://activerain.com/blogsview/1217768/hotchkiss-field-prospect-ct</a></p>
<p><em>Bikers&rsquo; retreat.</em> Come and bring your own tricycle or bicycle. This park has a nice large fenced paved circle for little ones to ride. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at <a href="mailto:jplaneta24@gmail.com">jplaneta24@gmail.com</a> or 203.272.4159.</p>
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<h2><strong>July 6<sup>th</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Brooksvale Park, Hamden, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://brooksvale.org/">http://brooksvale.org/</a></p>
<p><em>Nature scavenger hunt. </em>Come and enjoy all kinds of summery nature-related activities with us, like crayon rubbings, looking for hidden treasures and other fun. If you have any questions, please contact Erin at erincrisci@yahoo.com or 860.978.9650.</p>
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<h2><strong>July 20<sup>th</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Panthorn Park, Southington, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://www.southington.org/content/50/2426/80/447/358.aspx">http://www.southington.org/content/50/2426/80/447/358.aspx</a></p>
<p><em>&ldquo;Dig till you drop&rdquo; playdate.</em> We&rsquo;ll be digging for treasures and making a &ldquo;dirt cake.&rdquo; Bring your own digging toys and a snack to share! If you have any questions, please contact Deborah at <a href="mailto:mooney217@yahoo.com">mooney217@yahoo.com</a> or 203.313.3838.</p>
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<h2><strong>August 3<sup>rd</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Brooksvale Park, Hamden, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://brooksvale.org/">http://brooksvale.org/</a></p>
<p><em>Bear hunt playdate.</em> Come look for a bear with us and also to enjoy themed songs, stories and &ldquo;bear paw cookies&rdquo; decorating. If you have any questions, please contact Sandhya at <a href="mailto:sedesmond@sbcglobal.net">sedesmond@sbcglobal.net</a> or 203.676.2628.</p>
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<h2><strong>August 17<sup>th</sup>, Friday 10am</strong></h2>
<p>Bassett Park, Hamden, CT</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hamden.com/content/43/85/136/910/default.aspx">http://www.hamden.com/content/43/85/136/910/default.aspx</a></p>
<p><em>Bring your own bubbles end-of-summer party!</em> We&rsquo;ll have a contest to see who can blow the biggest bubble. If you have any questions, please contact Shala at <a href="mailto:cheshiremops@gmail.com">cheshiremops@gmail.com</a> or 203.668.6307.</p>]]></content></entry></feed>
