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2012 Waterfront Events Calendar

Here we present a comprehensive calendar of events and activities involving our region's waterfronts. The calendar project is led by Waterfront Action in collaboration with East Bay Regional Park District, Save the Bay, Port of Oakland, City of Alameda and City of Oakland.

Note that the 2012 calendar is under continuous development. Each month, many more events will have been scheduled by our region's organizations, so please check back for more waterfront opportunities!

Submissions: The calendar gives small organizations an opportunity to promote waterfront events at no cost, and it is updated periodically as the year's schedule develops. Please send requests for event postings to .

Please include title, description, date and time, fee or free, and contact information (phone & URL).

Calendar Contents

Ongoing | February | March | April | May | June | July
August | September | October | November | December

Ongoing Weekly Events and Activities

Sun 9AM-2PM	Pacific Coast Farmer's Market Jack London Square Fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods. Free. More>
Thu 10:30AM Sat 10:30AM	History Cruise on the USS Potomac Join the historic presidential yacht for a narrated 3-hour bay cruise with docent, May-Oct only. $$. Info:510-627-1215 More>
Wed 11AM-3PM Fri 11AM-3PM Sun 11AM-3PM	Dockside Tours of the USS Potomac Docent-led 45-minute tour. $$. Info:510-627-1215 More>
Sat mornings	Sausal Creek Restoration Activities, Free. (Most Saturdays) Info: 510-387-9744 More>
Sat 1:30PM-4PM	Sausal Creek Nursery Activities, Free. (Most Saturdays) Info: 510-387-9744 More>
Sat 10AM Tue 10:30AM	Lake Merritt Cleaning by Volunteers Tues: 10:30 AM, Sat 10 AM. Free. Info: (510) 238-2290 More>
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Scheduled Events and Activities:

January 2012

Jan	Ongoing weekly events.
Jan (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
Jan 7	Native Planting @ MLK Shoreline 9AM-12PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
Jan 7	"Learn to Row" Class @ Jack London Aquatic Center. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Join a "Learn to Row" class sponsored by East Bay Rowing Club. Registration required. More>
Jan 8	Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge Work Party 9AM @ Refuge main gate. Free. Info: 510-843-2222 More>
Jan 12	Bird Walk at MLK Shoreline 9AM-11:30AM Golden Gate Audubon Society trip. Free. Info: 510-301-2987 More>
Jan 13	USS Hornet History Mystery After Hours Tour Go deep into HORNET where you will also hear the stories behind her legendary haunts. $$. Info: 510-521-8448x282 More>
Jan 15	Midwinter Regatta #2 @ Lake Merritt Sailboat races begin about 11AM. Sponsored by Lake Merritt Sailing Club. Viewing is Free. Info: 510-444-5292 More>
Jan 16	Fourth Annual Day of Service @ MLK Shoreline. 8:30AM-Noon Help restore MLK park by cleaning up the area and removing invasive, non-native plants. East Bay Regional Parks activity. Free, but Registration required. Info: 888-327-2757 option 2,3 For more, see p. 11 of Jan-Feb12 Regional in Nature Program Guide> (pdf)
Jan 21	USS Hornet Living Ship Day: Experience an aircraft carrier in action! Witness simulated flight operations! $$. Info: 510-521-8448x282 More>
Jan 22	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>
Jan 29	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Jan 25	Lake Merritt & Lakeside Park Birding 9:30AM-12:00PM Golden Gate Audubon Society trip. Free. Info: 510-834-1066 More>
Jan 29	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>

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February 2012

Feb	Ongoing weekly events.
Feb (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
Feb 1	Ground Squirrel Day at MLK Shoreline 1PM-4PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
Feb 1	Wednesday Walk @ MLK Shoreline. 9:30AM Discover a new park on a fast-paced hike. East Bay Regional Parks activity. Free. Info: 510-544-3282 For more, see p. 11 of Jan-Feb12 Regional in Nature Program Guide> (pdf)
Feb 4	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Feb 5	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Feb 9	Bird Walk at MLK Shoreline 9AM-11:30AM Golden Gate Audubon Society trip. Free. Info: 510-301-2987 More>
Feb 10-12	16th Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival @ Mare Island and North Bay environs. Some events free, some $$. Info: 707-557-9816 More>
Feb 11	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Feb 11	Midwinter Regatta #3 @ Lake Merritt Sailboat races begin about 11AM. Sponsored by Lake Merritt Sailing Club. Viewing is Free. Info: 510-444-5292 More>
Feb 12	Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge Work Party 9AM @ Refuge main gate. Free. Info: 510-843-2222 More>
Feb 22	Lake Merritt & Lakeside Park Birding 9:30AM-12:00PM Golden Gate Audubon Society trip. Free. Info: 510-834-1066 More>
Feb 24	USS Hornet History Mystery After Hours Tour Go deep into HORNET where you will also hear the stories behind her legendary haunts. $$. Info: 510-521-8448x282 More>
Feb 26	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Feb 26	32st Annual Lake Merritt Couples Relay 9AM Sponsored by Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders. $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>
Feb 25	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>

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March 2012

March	Ongoing weekly events.
March (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
March (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
March 3	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
March 3	Fat Saturday @ MLK Shoreline 9AM-12PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
March 4	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
March 7	Dr. Seuss Day at MLK Shoreline 1PM-4PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
March 9	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
March 10	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
Mar 10 - 22	Tall Ships Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftan Foot of Broadway, Jack London Square. The ships will be at the dock. "Adventure Sail" excursions will be offered. $$. Info: 800-200-5239 More>
March 11	Midwinter Regatta #4 @ Lake Merritt Sailboat races begin about 11AM. Sponsored by Lake Merritt Sailing Club. Viewing is Free. Info: 510-444-5292 More>
March 18	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
March 18	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
March 24	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>

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April 2012

April	Ongoing weekly events.
April (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
April (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
April 1	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 4	California Poppy Day at MLK Shoreline 1PM-4PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
April 6	USS Hornet History Mystery Overnight Investigation Enjoy the ultimate family experience by spending the night onboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Tour the ship at night, hear fascinating sea stories, sleep in the bunks, have fun learning about history. $$. Info: 510-521-8448x280 More>
April 6	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 7	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 7	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 12-15	Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show @ Jack London Square, Major sailboat show. 250+ exhibitors. $$. Info: 401-841-0900 More>
April 12-15	Pacific Powerboat Expo @ Jack London Square. Over 100 yachts and 150 trailer boats. $$. Info: 800-698-5777 More>
April 15	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 21	Oakland Earth Day 9AM-Noon, Cleanup activities at several waterfront locations, including Lake Merritt, the Estuary, Sausal Creek, Arroyo Viejo Creek. Organized by City of Oakland Public Works. Free. Info: 510-238-7611 More>
April 21	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 22	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>
April 22	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
April 28	Springtime @ MLK Shoreline 9AM-12PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
April 29	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>

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May 2012

May	Ongoing weekly events.
May (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
May (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
May 5	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 5	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 5	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 13	Mother's Day Cruise on the Potomac 11:30AM - 2:30PM. Jack London Sq. Cruise on the San Francisco Bay includes brunch and mimosas. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
May 13	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 19	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 20	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
May 26	USS Potomac Cruise to View Historic Ships 10:30AM. Jack London Sq. See the The Relief, Jeremiah O'Brien, Pompanito, and the USS Hornet. Includes box lunch. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
May 27	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>
May 27	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>

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June 2012

June	Ongoing weekly events.
June (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
June (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
June (ongoing)	Adult Sailing Classes by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Offerings include dinghy, Laser, keelboat, racing, coastal cruising & navigation. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
June (ongoing)	Summer Youth Rowing @ Lake Merritt Morning or afternoon schedules. Lake Merritt Rowing Club. Ages 12-18. Must be able to swim. $$. Info: 510-273-9041 More>
June 2	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 3	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 3	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 6	World Environment Day at MLK Shoreline 1PM-4PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this wetlands planting workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
June 9	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 9	Wetlands Day at MLK Shoreline 9AM-12PM Martin Luther King Shoreline. Join this weeding workday organized by Save the Bay & East Bay Regional Parks. Free. Info: 510-452-9261x119 More>
June 17	Father's Day Cruise on the Potomac Noon - 3PM. Jack London Sq. Cruise on the San Francisco Bay includes lunch, wine, bar. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
June 21	USS Potomac Cruise: Islands, Shipyards & Estuary 10:30AM. Jack London Sq. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
June 23	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 24	Kayak Basics Class @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), 10AM, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
June 24	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>

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July 2012

July	Ongoing weekly events.
July (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
July (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
July (ongoing)	Adult Sailing Classes by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Offerings include dinghy, Laser, keelboat, racing, coastal cruising & navigation. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
July (ongoing)	Summer Youth Rowing @ Lake Merritt Morning or afternoon schedules. Lake Merritt Rowing Club. Ages 12-18. Must be able to swim. $$. Info: 510-273-9041 More>
July 1	Moonlight Kayaking @ Jack London Square California Canoe & Kayak, times vary Calm water, leisurely pace. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
July 1	Beginning Sea Kayaking (Class) @ California Canoe & Kayak (Oakland Estuary), full day, min age 14. $$. Info: 510-893-7833 More>
July 22	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>
July 28	Historic Bridges Cruise on the Potomac 10:30AM - 1:30PM. Jack London Sq. Cruise on the San Francisco Bay includes boc lunch. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>

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August 2012

Aug	Ongoing weekly events.
Aug (ongoing)	Community & Youth Boating Program by Oakland Parks & Recreation. Youth sailing classes @ Lake Merritt. Youth catamaran, keelboat, windsurfing, & other sailing @ the estuary. Community classes include kayak, dragon-boats, whaleboats & tallship. $$. Info: 510-238-2196 Details at this page - choose category "Boating" General info>
Aug (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
Aug 16	USS Potomac Cruise to View Historic Ships 10:30AM. Jack London Sq. See the The Relief, Jeremiah O'Brien, Pompanito, and the USS Hornet. Includes box lunch. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>

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September 2012

Sep	Ongoing weekly events.
Sep (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
Sep 13-16	Fall Boat Show at Jack London Square Sail & power boat show. $$. Info: 510-536-6000 More>
Sep 22	USS Potomac Cruise: Islands, Shipyards & Estuary 10:30AM. Jack London Sq. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
Sep 24	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>

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October 2012

Oct	Ongoing weekly events.
Oct (Ongoing)	Child and Youth Programs at Crab Cove. East Bay Regional Parks offers a wide range of programs led by naturalists or interpretive staff. Free or modest fee. Info: 888-327-2757 For more, select Crab Cove Visitor Center Naturalist Programs on this page>
Oct 18	Historic Bridges Cruise on the Potomac 10:30AM - 1:30PM. Jack London Sq. Cruise on the San Francisco Bay includes boc lunch. $$. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
Oct 28	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>

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November 2012

Nov	Ongoing weekly events.
Nov 1	Characters of the Bay Cruise on the Potomac 10:30AM-1:30PM, $$. This special 3-hour cruise focuses on local historical figures. Info: 510-627-1215 More>
Nov 25	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>

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December 2012

Dec	Ongoing weekly events.
TBD	Tree lighting and parade preview at Jack London Square 5 - 7PM Tree lighting, live music, and festive songs. Preview parade floats and costume characters from the Oakland Children's Holiday Parade. Free. Info: 510-645-9292, ext. 233 More>
TBD	Lighted Yacht Parade @ Oakland-Alameda Estuary 5:30PM, 35th annual parade with judging and prizes. Viewing is free at Jack London Square (Oakland) and the Alameda waterfront. More>
TBD	Midwinter Regatta #1 @ Lake Merritt Sailboat races begin about 11AM. Sponsored by Lake Merritt Sailing Club. Viewing is Free. Info: 510-444-5292 More>
Dec 23	Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 4th Sunday Race 9AM $$. (viewing is free) Info: 510-644-4224 More>

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