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SUMMARY:Alternative Spring Break 2026
DESCRIPTION:Alternative Spring Break \n\n\n\nAlternative Spring Break is a FREE program designed for students in 6th\, 7th\, and 8th grade. This experience gives youth the opportunity to build essential life skills in a fun\, supportive environment. \nEach day is packed with hands-on activities\, including games\, arts and crafts\, and interactive guest speakers—all focused on helping students grow\, connect\, and thrive. \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and snacks are provided. \n\nYOUTH WILL BUILD SKILLS IN: \nResiliency • Self-Esteem • Communication • Team Work \n  \nMonday\, March 30th 2026 – Thursday\, April 2nd 2026 \n8:30 AM-3 PM | Cost: Free\nHosted at Eastland Middle School  \n18700 Frank St\, Roseville\, MI 48066 \nThe registration information provided will be reviewed to determine your child’s appropriateness for Alternative Spring Break. \n 
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/springbreak-2026/
LOCATION:Eastland Middle School\, 18700 Frank Street\, Roseville\, 48066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Groups,Events,Prevention Services,Programs,Signature Events,Student and Youth
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SUMMARY:Michigan RecoveryCon & Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Michigan RecoveryCon & Film Festival is happening on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, at Macomb Community College – Center Campus University Center (UC-1) 🎉🎬 \nThis all-day event brings together recovery champions\, treatment experts\, people with lived experience\, families\, and creatives for a powerful celebration of healing\, hope\, and connection. \n🎟️ What to Expect: \n🌟 AEW stars & wrestling legends Jake Roberts & Jeff Jarrett share their incredible recovery journeys at MI RecoveryCon’s Main Event. Tickets available at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.\n🎤 Expert panels & presentations from professionals\, people in recovery\, and loved ones impacted by substance use disorder\n🎨 Interactive workshops on mental & physical wellness and creative outlets for healing\n🎬 A one-of-a-kind Film Festival spotlighting real stories of recovery\, plus a vibrant art showcase from the recovery community 🎞️🖼️\n💬 Recovery meetings for multiple pathways offering a welcoming space for open dialogue\, community support\, and inspiration 🤝🗣️🌱 \nThis event is for everyone touched by substance use — friends\, family\, allies\, professionals\, and those in recovery.Come as you are and leave inspired. 💙 \n \nDownload Map
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/mi-recoverycon-film-festival/
LOCATION:Macomb Community College Center Campus\, University Center (UC-1)\, 43901 University Drive\, Clinton Township\, MI\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Groups,Events,Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Rally 4 CARE
DESCRIPTION:Road rally throughout Macomb County!   \nTime: 11 am – 3 pm    All registered teams are to check-in at 11am at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill to begin the adventure. \nCost: $35 per team \nThis event is rain or shine.  \nREGISTER HERE! \nCARE of Southeastern Michigan’s Rally 4 CARE is a family friendly road rally fundraising event for the entire community. Rally 4 CARE brings awareness and education about substance use and all of the services CARE offers. Attendees will also be able to rally in memory of those we have lost too soon and honoring those who are on their recovery journey. \nParticipants will be taken on a fun-filled ride throughout Macomb County with opportunities to win raffle tickets for prizes by finding clues and solving riddles. Prizes include a $1\,000 grand prize\, a golf package with passes to the University of Michigan Golf Course\, 2 tickets to a 2024 regular season Detroit Lions home game\, and so much more! \nAll proceeds from Rally 4 CARE will support CARE programs that impact the lives of 100\,000 individuals each year. Our programs include substance use education\, prevention\, and recovery\, as well as parenting services\, youth summer camps and so much more. Rally 4 CARE lets the community and those who are struggling with substance use and other life issues know we are here to help. When our community thrives\, we all thrive. \nSponsorships: Sponsorships are available. For more information about becoming a sponsor\, contact Andrew at abrown@careofsem.com\, or download the sponsorship proposal:  CARE 2023 Sponsorship Information
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/rally-4-recovery/
LOCATION:Freedom Hill\, 14900 Metro Parkway\, Sterling Heights\, 48312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Groups,Events,Parenting,Peer Recovery,Signature Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T133945Z
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SUMMARY:Mount Clemens Virtual Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:6th – 8th Grade \nAugust 10 – August 14\, 2020| 1-2 pm \nEmpowering youth| life skill strengthening | character development | games\, arts\, & crafts| field trip \nCost: $0 | Breakfast and Lunch included. \n 
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/mount-clemens-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:In the comfort of your own home.\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200807T140000
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SUMMARY:Warren Center-Line Virtual Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:6th-8th Grade \nAugust 3– August 7\, 2020 | \nEmpowering youth  |life skill strengthening | character development | games\, arts\, & crafts | field trip \nCost: $0 | Breakfast and Lunch included. \n 
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/warren-center-line-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:The Comfort of Your Own Home!
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Camp CARE
DESCRIPTION:Preschool  – 12th Grade | Parent/caregiver group available \nJuly 20 -July 24 through July 27– July 31\, 2020 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm \nFor families impacted by a loved ones addiction learn coping skills and build life skills | recognize you’re not alone | themed camp days \nCost: $0 | Breakfast and Lunch included.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/camp-care/
LOCATION:The Comfort of Your Own Home!
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200713T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142723
CREATED:20190822T083937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T190955Z
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SUMMARY:Harper Woods Virtual Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:6th – 8th Grade \nJuly 13-17\, 2020| 3-4 pm \nEmpowering youth | games\, arts & crafts | guest speaker | \nCost: $0 | Camp activity kit Included \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/summer-camps/
LOCATION:In the comfort of your own home.\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142723
CREATED:20200612T020151Z
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SUMMARY:Eastpointe & St. Clair Shores Virtual Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n6th – 8th Grade\nJuly 6 – July 10\, 2020 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nCamp Kit Pick-Up: July 1 in Eastpointe & St. Clair Shores Locations\, Location and Times Given Upon Registration\nEmpowering Youth | Strengthening Life Skills | Character Development | Games\, Arts\, & Crafts \nCost: $0 \nRegistration is Closed.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/east-pointe-st-claire-shores-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:The Comfort of Your Own Home!
CATEGORIES:Classes & Groups,Prevention Services,Signature Events,Student and Youth
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200307T153000
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CREATED:20191001T014925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T204506Z
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SUMMARY:CARE of Southeastern Michigan’s 25th Annual Parenting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nThe conference\, for parents with children of all ages\, is a day to embrace being a parent and gaining new parenting tools. This event is open to the public and guests will have the option of choosing from more than 20 different workshop options to meet the interests of our diversified audience of parents and professionals. There are also more than thirty-five local exhibitors with resources for families. \nFee\nTickets are $40. \nView the parenting conference workshop Proposal.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/parenting-conference/
LOCATION:Macomb Intermediate School District\, 44001 Garfield Rd #1100\,\, Clinton Twp\, MI\, MIchigan\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190929T220000
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SUMMARY:Recovery Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Registration:\n• Tickets must be presented at time of boarding.\n• This event is open to those in recovery\, family members and or anyone who supports recovery. \nIf you have questions\, please call 586-541-2273. \nFederal\, state and local funding have been provided through Macomb County Community Mental Health/Office of Substance Abuse to support project costs. Recipients of substance use services have rights protected by state and federal law promulgated rules. For information\, contact CARE of Southeastern Michigan Recipient Rights Advisor\, 31900 Utica Road\, Fraser\, MI 48026\, PH: 586.541.2273 or State Recipient Rights Coordinator\, P.O. Box 30664\, Lansing\, MI. \nDownload the event flyer.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/recovery-cruise/
LOCATION:Detroit Princess Riverboat\, 1 Civic Center Dr\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190929T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142723
CREATED:20190822T015411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T071520Z
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SUMMARY:Ride 4 Recovery
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URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/ride-4-recovery/
LOCATION:Maniaci’s Banquet Center – The Macomb Orchard Trail\, 69227 Main St\, Richmond\, MI\, 48062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T163000
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SUMMARY:FASD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Times:\n8:00 to 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast\n9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Conference Schedule (includes lunch) \nRegistration:\nThe FASD Conference registration fee is $60 and includes continental breakfast\, lunch\, attendance at the conference\, and access to conference materials online. \nA limited number of scholarships are available to individuals and families living with FASD. Please contact Ann Carrellas at do9921@wayne.edu or 313-577-8562 for information and availability before registering. \nIf you are unable to complete a registration online\, please contact Ann Carrellas at do9921@wayne.edu or 313-577-8562 to register by phone and pay by check. \nCEUS:\n6 Hours of Social Work and Education Continuing Education Credits available \nKeynote Speakers:\nChristina Chambers\, PhD\, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Common but Under-Recognized Developmental Disability\nJulie Kable\, PhD: Improving the lives of Individuals Impacted by Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and for Those Who Care for Them\nHeather Carmichael Olson\, PhD: Bringing the Innovative Families Moving Forward Program to Michigan\nBreakout Sessions (two per attendee):\nAdrienne Bashista: The Brain-Based Approach to FASD (Parts 1 and 2)\nNate Sheets: Cognitive Supports for People with FASD (Parts 1 and 2)\nEmily Rusnak\, Julie Kable & Parent Panel: Supporting Children with FASD in the Classroom\nCharisse Cossu-Kowalski: Supports and Services for Children and Adults\nBarbara Wybrecht: Criminal Justice Issues\nSelf-Advocates Panel: Living\, Learning\, and Succeeding with FASD\nCharlyss Ray and Mary Jo Kurily: Sensory Strategies for FASD through the Lifespan\nAnna Hon\, Bonnie Ekdahl: Sharing FASD HELPS: Lessons Learned on the Rez \nHotel:\nA group block of rooms is available for conference attendees on May 16\, 2019 at the Best Western Hotel. Reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly at 517-349-8700 and ask for the MCFARES block. Rooms are $85 for a king bed\, $95 for 2 queen beds\, and $124 for a suite. \nAll reservations need to be made by April 25\, 2019 to get the block rates. \nBest Western Okemos/East Lansing Hotel and Suites\n2209 University Park Drive\nOkemos\, MI 48864\n(517) 349-8700 \nMeals:\nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served during the conference.
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/fasd-conference/
LOCATION:The MTG Space\, 4039 Legacy Parkway\, Suite 200\, Lansing\, MI\, 48991\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190323T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142723
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SUMMARY:Parenting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by our Corporate Sponsors:\n\nOur parenting conference includes a keynote presentation; workshops; and resources and opportunities for parents and caregivers to increase their skills and knowledge about parenting children and teens. \n \nConference Agenda\n8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Breakfast\n8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Introductions\n8:45 – 10:00 Keynote: The Good News About Bad Behavior delivered by Katherine Reynolds Lewis\n10:00 – 10:20 Break/Explore Exhibitors\n10:20 – 11:35 Session One Workshops\n11:35 – 12:30 Lunch\n12:30 – 1:45 Session Two Workshops\n1:45 – 2:05 Break/Explore Exhibitors\n2:05 – 3:20 Session Three Workshops\n3:20 – 3:30 Evaluation Collection \n*Speaker and break out sessions will be released as they are confirmed. \nFree Gift\nEveryone attending the conference will receive a free copy of The Good News About Bad Behavior \nCONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSIONS\nKeynote Title: The Good News About Bad Behavior\, Katherine Reynolds Lewis\nBrief overview of presentation:\nIn this keynote address\, Katherine Reynolds Lewis presents how\, by strengthening connection\, communication and capability\, we can raise children who are self-disciplined\, confident\, and better equipped to handle the challenges they’ll face in life—and whose parents can finally stop wondering what they’re doing wrong. \nBreakout Title: Title: Principled Parenting for Principled Children\, Dr. Bernie Les\nBrief overview of presentation:\nParticipants of this workshop will learn how they can remain calm\, implement good parenting plans\, and nurture good relationships by understanding how to prevent giving their power away to their children. \nBreakout Title: Raising Nonviolent Children\, Carrie Conrad\nBrief overview of presentation:\nWho doesn’t want their children to be peaceful and successful? Every kid bites\, hits\, kicks\, screams\, throws something or has a tantrum at some time. At what point should we be concerned? Discuss struggles we\, as parents\, have in connection with our spirited\, anxious\, challenging\, or special needs children’s difficult behavior. We will outline the basic needs for healthy development\, get solutions for addressing difficult and troublesome behavior\, and understand all that is in your power to raise nonviolent children. \nBreakout Title: Helping Teens in Darkness Discover the Light\, Angela T. Moore\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis is an educational and interactive session designed to educate participants about teen depression and treatment\, teen suicide and prevention. Participants of this workshop will learn signs and symptoms of teen depression\, signs of suicide and how proper nutrition\, physical activity\, and mental conditioning can help teens either stay away from darkness or powerfully navigate through it. \nBreakout Title: Noah’s Animals: Our Experience with Autism\, Amy Miller & Kristy Hudson\nBrief overview of presentation:\nWe will be presenting on ASD by discussing it from both professional and personal perspectives. We will discuss the disorder and what it means to be “on the spectrum”\, how it affects every person differently\, and what signs parents need to be on the lookout for early on. We will also touch on everyday challenges\, small breakthroughs that keep us positive as parents\, examples from everyday life\, and how we all can help children move forward. \nBreakout Title: Emotional Wellness From Pregnancy to Parenthood\, Dr. Kristen Hurrell\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will touch on mental health disorders that are common in pregnancy and postpartum and will also include the impact of social media on mental health. We will discuss coping skills for new parents as well as self-care and validation for parents who are struggling with balancing their lives. \nBreakout Title: How to raise body confident kids!\, Dana Suchow\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will discuss the causes and effects of eating disorders\, and take a look at the huge role advertising and social media play in society’s current epidemic of self-hate. Dana will give parents actionable tools and takeaways they can use immediately to help children place value on their internal qualities instead of their physical appearance. \nBreakout Title: Building Strong Connections\, Catheryn Smith & Erinn Alderman Rowland\nBrief overview of presentation:\nParents will learn what social and emotional development is and how to build strong connections with their children. Parents will have a better understanding of appropriate developmental milestones and will learn strategies that will influence strong connections. \nBreakout Title: The Perfect Storm\, Dr. Melonie Schoenherr & Dr. Kathy Olvera\nBrief overview of presentation:\nOur children’s wellness has become the most pressing social issue and a public health emergency. We will discuss awareness\, answers\, and action steps to this neurological epidemic. \nBreakout Title: I’m So Angry I Could Just Scream\, Lisa Kaplan\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will address all aspects of anger and discuss how parents can help themselves and their children to appropriately express their anger. \nBreakout Title: Positive Strategies for Calming the Chaos\, Keynote: Katherine Reynolds Lewis\nBrief overview of presentation:\nIn this workshop\, Katherine Reynolds Lewis will share encouraging ideas for easing the biggest pain points parents experience\, without resorting to punishments or rewards. Parents will learn creative ways to end battles over mornings\, homework\, chores\, sibling fights\, mealtimes\, bedtime\, screen time\, and kids’ lack of motivation\, respect or cooperation. Interactive exercises will give parents practice with these new strategies. \nBreakout Title: 4-1-1 Parent Hotline Panel: Joe Gulino\, Paul Sarris\, Jennifer Crooks\, Jennifer Korzeniowski & Theresa Mlinarcik\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis breakout will provide a Q&A opportunity for parents to get immediate insight on specific challenges in today’s parenting journey. The panel will consist of parent specialists on topics of special needs children\, drug misuse and addiction\, LGTBQ+\, school and education\, and general parenting challenges. \nBreakout Title: What is Vaping: Keeping Parents in the Loop\, Tiffany Jameson\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will be an overview on vaping\, what all of the devices look like\, and the ingredients that are in the juice. We will also discuss how teens may be using vape pens to smoke marijuana. \nBreakout Title: Parent Yourself First\, Joe Gulino\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will provide helpful strategies for succeeding in our parenting journey. We will discuss essential steps that contribute to a positive parent child relationship by taking care of yourself first. \nBreakout Title: When Partners Become Parents: How to Keep Your Relationship Living and Passionate While Raising Children\, Dr. Terri Orbuch\nBrief overview of presentation:\nLearn simple strategies to identify your relationship expectations; resolve disagreements; add fun\, excitement\, and passion; and manage your relationship when you have children. \nBreakout Title: Autism\, Motivation\, & Overcoming Life Stressors\, Ron Sandison\nBrief overview of presentation:\nParents and professionals will learn practical methods to motivate children and young adults with autism to learn new life skills\, prepare for transition\, and gain independence. Ron examines common hindrances to growth\, decision-making\, and independence and ways to overcome them. Many students and young adults with autism experience severe depression and anxiety due to their lack of social interaction\, a failure complex perfectionist mindset\, and sensory issues. Educators and parents will be equipped to help these individuals deal with his or her depression and anxiety and gain self-confidence. \nBreakout Title: Emotional Cost of Bullying\, Crystal Mitchell\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will overview what bullying is an will highlight how bullying emotionally effects the one being bullied as well as the family involved. It will also highlight some of the reasons bullies bully and how to identify\, isolate\, and redirect those behaviors. I will also discuss how families can support each other in the redirection process. \nBreakout Title: Crossing the Rainbow Bridge\, Michelle Borst Polino\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation will discuss a child’s first experience with death by helping the child through the grieving process\, sharing activities to begin the healing process\, and reviewing the grieving process. \nBreakout Title: Raising a Financially Literate Family\, Colleen Godfrey\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis session will help teach parents how to prepare their children for the financial “real world.” Topics include how to teach elementary age kids the purpose of allowance\, money issues such as spending\, saving\, and donating\, and familiarizing them with your financial institutions. Topics to prepare teens for financial independence include checking account management\, debit cards\, credit cards\, and credit reports and scores. \nBreakout Title: Tasty Dishes that are Healthy and Cost Effective\, Chef Paul\nBrief overview of presentation:\nLet Chef Paul walk you off the edge of your evening meal dilemas. \nBreakout Title: What Parents Need to Know About the Juvenile Justice System\, John Ange\nBrief overview of presentation:\nThis presentation focuses on the juvenile justice system at the county level focusing on the recent upward trending threats of school violence. \nBreakout Title: Want Healthy Kids? Get Them in the Kitchen\, Beth Theisen\,\nBrief overview of presentation:\nLearn how to get your children in the kitchen to create\, taste\, and enjoy family favorites and try new foods. Cooking involves math\, science\, reading\, and social studies. Help your child learn in a fun\, relaxed\, and nutritious way. Fun\, easy\, and health recipes will be provided. \nRegistration and Exhibitor Information\nRegistration starts December 1\, 2018. Early Bird rate $30/person until Jan 31\, 2019. $40/person on February 1\, 2019. If you do not receive a confirmation email shortly after you submit registration and payment\, please call 586-541-CARE. CARE has a limited number of scholarships available to support attendance fees. Call for qualifying details. \nConference Exhibitor Application\nSpeaker Workshop Proposal 2019\nSponsorship Opportunities & Commitment \nSW CEs and SCECHs have been approved for this conference.\n$10 separate fee for CEs made payable to MISD. \nFederal\, state and local funding have been provided through Macomb County Community Mental Health/Office of Substance Abuse to support project costs. Recipients of substance use services have rights protected by state and federal law promulgated rules. For information\, contact CARE of Southeastern Michigan Recipient Rights Advisor\, 31900 Utica Road\, Fraser\, MI 48026\, PH: 586.541.CARE or State Recipient Rights Coordinator\, P.O. Box 30664\, Lansing\, MI
URL:https://www.careofsem.com/event/care-parenting-conference/
CATEGORIES:Parenting,Signature Events
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