Parent Engagement Network

Raising a Resilient Student in Today's World
2019-04-17 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
RAISING A RESILIENT STUDENT IN TODAY’S WORLD
Boulder High School | 1604 Arapahoe
April 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
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Middle and High School parents and students are invited to attend.
Guest Speakers:
Alex Bush and Maria Bales advocates raising awareness about the stigma of depression and focusing on the reality that it is ok not to be ok.
A panel of experts will cover the following topics:

Depression, Stress, Anxiety
Brain Health
Mindfulness
Peer Pressure and Kindness
Exercise and Nutrition

Local Panelists include:

Jenny Hecht, LCSW with Karuna Healing
Avani Dilger, MEd, MA, LPC,CACII of Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol
Sara Weatherly, LCSW with Mental Health Partners of Boulder County
Rona Wilensky, Director of Mindfulness Practices of PassageWorks Institute
Mary Kay Irving, LCSW Boulder Center for Health and Nutrition
Natalie Whiteford, PhD, Summit Behavioral Sleep Medicine
HOPE Coalition of Boulder County and Colie’s Closet

Sponsored by Sources of Strength
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Preparing Your Students Financially for College
2019-04-04 18:30 - 20:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5/PERSON. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO RSVP!!
April 4, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Centaurus High School – 10300 South Boulder Road, Lafayette

Receive personal money management tips most parents and students don’t know.
Fact: 73% of College Freshmen claimed they were ill-prepared to handle their personal finances. Don’t let your student(s) become part of this statistic.

Learn the common financial mistakes most parents make when they send their student off to college
Learn the common financial pitfalls most college freshman make and how to turn those into successes
Get the advice from a recent college graduate student on how he managed his money during college

It is not what you do for your children, but what you teach them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings. ~ Ann Landers ~
BROUGHT TO YOU BY PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION

Snacks Provided!

Speak Now
2019-04-03 17:30 - 19:30
Now is a Good Time to Talk About Vaping!
Wednesday, April 3rd | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Nederland Middle-Senior High School Library
An evening of information about vaping and ho to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol, with MaryErin Mueller, MSW, LSW, (Behavioral Health Advocate) and Kari Green, MSN, RN, (School Nurse).
Open to all parents, and ideal for those with kids ages 9-17. Light dinner and childcare provided.
RSVP – Kari Green kari.green@bvsd.org 720.561.4908
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Raising Resilient Girls
2019-03-19 18:30
Raising Resilient Girls
Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Louisville Middle School
Game On! Sports 4 Girls, in partnership with the Parent Engagement Network (PEN), invite you to join Girls Leadership’s Colorado Senior Educator, Kim O’Malley as she guides parents and teachers in how to help girls (and boys) practice assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and societal leadership.
In this acclaimed 1-hour talk (followed by a 30 minute Q&A), we cover the development of girl dynamics beginning in preschool through high school. We will also discuss how an active lifestyle, including involvement in sports and taking advantage of the great outdoors, can help foster invaluable confidence and healthy growth for girls – from taking risks and embracing mistakes to expressing feelings and forging ahead with their own defined sense of adventure. Join us for a fun, educational and inspiring evening!
This event is for adults only.
*We want to make sure that all parents are able to access this invaluable presentation. If you are unable to pay the presentation fee, please contact Maria at maria@gameonsports4girls.com or 720-893-2386 to discuss.
REGISTER HERE

"Natural Highs" at Friends Middle School
2019-03-14 18:30 - 20:00
Healthy Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
An interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens
Thursday, March 14 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Friends School | 3800 Kalmia | Boulder
A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII
Learn more about:

Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery
How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
Local resources
You are welcome to bring your questions to the discussion

Parents & Teens are Encouraged to attend together
RSVPs appreciated. Shelby Pawlina at spawlina@friendsschoolboulder.org
Questions – Contact Avani avani@naropa.edu or 303-859-5778
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Parenting Adolescents Series: Register for Brain Development
2019-03-12 00:00 - 23:59
Parent Engagement Network Presents the “Parenting Adolescents Series”
March 12, 2019: Brain Development
Casey Middle School
1301 High St. Boulder CO 80304
6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Cost: $10
Scholarship tickets available
Sessions are open to all parents of adolescents! Each session will be delivered in both English and Spanish simultaneously. You will be asked to select your language preference when you register.
Thank You to Our Presenters, Ryan Dawson & Raul Galindo, and to Casey Middle School for Hosting and Sponsoring the Series!

Internet and Technology and Our Kids
2019-03-07 18:30 - 20:30
Why Parenting and Schooling Matter in a Hyper-Connected World
*A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT*
Donations Always Welcome to defray costs of bringing you free events.
Childcare Provided
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Recommended for Adults Only
Thursday, March 7, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Centennial Middle School, Boulder

– Strategies for Technology in Education
– The Influence of Screens on the Developing Brain
– Inappropriate Content and Stranger Danger
– Digital Citizenship and Proactive Monitoring
– Parental Education, Choice, and Consent on Data Sharing/Privacy
– Targeted Online Advertising

Hear the latest and engage in discussion with a panel of specialists:
Joe Toscano – Author, Automating Humanity
Tracy Markle, MA, LPC – Founder and Co-director, Digital Media Treatment & Education Center, Collegiate Coaching Services
Dr. Brett Kennedy, Psy.D. – Co-Director & Licensed Psychologist, Digital Media Treatment & Education Center
Tim Johnson – Former Boulder DA, Cyber Safety
Jason Breed – President, Digital Future Initiatives
Andrew Moore – BVSD, Chief Information Officer
Thank you to Centennial Middle School for hosting this event and for the volunteers at Centennial, Crest View Elementary, and Casey Middle School for their assistance in bringing this event to our community.
Donations to PEN are always welcome to help defray costs of bringing you free events and to provide scholarships for other parents.
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Speak Now at Fairview
2019-03-07 18:00 - 19:30
Now is a Good Time to Talk to Your Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
March 7 | 6:00 pm
Fairview High School
Join us for the evidence-based program on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol.
Contact: Debbie Brinley debbie.brinley@penbv.org

Financial Literacy - Goals: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns
2019-03-05 17:30 - 19:00
Free Financial LiteracyGoals: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
Appropriate for 18 and Older

Capital One Café
1247 Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302
5:30 – 7:00pm
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This course is intended to help you gain a better understanding around financial goal setting. Learn why goal setting is important, how to set goals, and how to remain focused on achieving them. This event is free, suggested donation of $5/person to help defray costs and support events from PEN.
Coffee and snacks available
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Raising of America Documentary at Louisville Elementary
2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:00
A Free Screening of:

February 27, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Louisville Elementary School | 400 Hutchinson Street, Louisville
The science is clear: When parents are stressed their children pay the price. That is why improving conditions for families with young children is one of the best investments any nation can make. This movie and follow up discussion look at how a strong start for all our kids can lead to better individual outcomes AND a healthier, safer, more prosperous and equitable America.
CHILDCARE PROVIDED; Please contact Jennifer at lesptopanthers@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
INTERPRETATION will be provided.
DONATIONS are appreciated to defray costs on putting on this event. Suggested Donation-$5/person.
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The Power of Parents
2019-02-25 15:26
This workshop has been postponed until summer – Keep an eye out for the new date!
~ Please Join Dr. Shelly Mahon for an Interactive Experiential Workshop ~
Our children look to us as guides and we want to be ready to teach them how to understand themselves, make healthy choices, and advocate for their needs.
This workshop will highlight why parents are so important and provide specific ways in which you can have the greatest impact on your child’s development, their choices, and your relationship with them. You will have an opportunity to create a map of your circle of influence and support systems, as well as learn resources that will help you in your parenting.
This will be an experiential workshop where you will actively create yourself as a parent so that you can deal with today and prepare for tomorrow. You will leave with current information, new perspectives and specific strategies that are tailored to your individual family.
~ Simple Snacks Provided ~

Parenting Adolescents Series: Register for Peer Pressure & Refusal Skills
2019-02-12 18:30 - 20:00
Parent Engagement Network Presents the “Parenting Adolescents Series”
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February 12, 2019: Peer Pressure & Refusal Skills
Casey Middle School
1301 High St. Boulder CO 80304
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Scroll down to register for Peer Pressure OR the remaining 2 sessions in the series
Cost: $10/ea.
Sessions are open to all parents of adolescents! Each session will be delivered in both English and Spanish simultaneously. You will be asked to select your language preference when you register
Thank You to Our Presenters, Ryan Dawson & Raul Galindo, and to Casey Middle School for Hosting and Sponsoring the Series!
Scholarship tickets available

Parenting With Wit and Wisdom - Barbara Coloroso
2019-02-07 00:00 - 23:59
PEN Brings You:
Barbara Coloroso Internationally Acclaimed Author, Parenting Educator, and Speaker
Parenting with Wit and Wisdom
Thursday, February 7th | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Platt Middle School | 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder
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6:00-6:30 pm – Meet and Greet with Barbara- includes appetizers and book signing
6:30-8:00 pm – Presentation
8:00- Book Signing* Note – copies of many of Barbara’s book titles will be available for purchase at the event.
Barbara is a bestselling author of Kids Are Worth It! and The Bully, The Bullied, and the Bystander
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Wit & Wisdom is a wonderful introduction to the unique philosophy of parenting educator and internationally bestselling author Barbara Coloroso. It is the perfect blend of years of knowledge and experience that provides a treasure of quick tips and solid advice on both the basics of parenting and helping kids navigate this ever-changing world. This presentation will give you skills and tools to support your kids in growing into responsible, resilient and resourceful youth – not because you tell them to, but because they want to.
Pre-purchase your copy of KIDS ARE WORTH IT! – This bestselling guide rejects “quick-fix” solutions and focuses on helping kids develop their own self-discipline by owning up to their mistakes, thinking through solutions, and correcting their misdeeds while leaving their dignity intact. Barbara Coloroso shows these principles in action through dozens of examples — from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion; from common misbehaviors to substance abuse and antisocial behavior. She also explains how to parent strong-willed children, effective alternatives to time-outs, bribes, and threats, and how to help kids resolve disputes and serious injustices such as bullying. Filled with practical suggestions for handling the ordinary and extraordinary tribulations of growing up.
Barbara Coloroso Parent Tips – 5 minute video
MORE about Barbara, books, and resources can be found at www.kidsareworthit.com

Financial Literacy - Fine Tune Your Financial Relationship
2019-02-05 17:30 - 19:00
Free Financial Literacy
Fine Tune Your Financial Relationship
Appropriate for 18 and Older

Capital One Café
1247 Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302
5:30 – 7:00pm
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Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship. This course is intended to help you gain a better understanding around how you can work as a team to relieve some of the financial stress that arises in a relationship
Coffee and snacks available
DONATIONS are greatly appreciated. Suggested Donation- $5/person
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Hallways of HOPE - A Documentary
2019-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
Hallways of HOPE at Friends Middle School North Campus
3800 Kalmia Ave, Boulder
6:00-8:00pm
A documentary about the impact of art on students and their community.
Join Friends Art teacher Bryn Pennigton to discuss the impact of art in schools and learn how Friends creates art that reflects and resonates.
FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC, however, space is limited so RSVPs appreciated at events@friendsschoolboulder.org
This film is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, and students 5th grade and up.
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2019 Stress & Anxiety Symposium
2019-01-26 00:00 - 2019-01-27 23:59
3rd Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium
Rethink | Reset | Refresh
REGISTER HERE

Saturday Jan. 26th from 9:00am – 4:00pm
(Check – In & breakfast begins at 8:00am)
Breakfast & lunch provided by Premier Members Credit Union
Sunday Jan. 27th from 11:45am – 4:30pm
(Check – In begins at 11:00am)
Location:
Monarch High School | 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027

Cost:
Adults Saturday $75 | Sunday $50
Youth $25 / Day
10% DISCOUNT if you register BEFORE Jan. 1st
Buy Both Days – $100 (Best Deal!)
Scholarships Available Upon Request
Details:
Translation | Childcare | Activities & Resources | CEUs Available
Full Description of ALL Workshops Available HERE
Check out Pre-Symposium Workshops HERE
Downloadable Flyer HERE
Downloadable Spanish Flyer HERE
Special THANKS to our Sponsors!
Sandstone Care, The Hope Coalition of Boulder County, Boulder Valley School District, Healthy Youth Alliance & Premier Members Credit Union

Parenting Adolescents Series: Register for Talking About the Tough Stuff
2019-01-15 18:30 - 20:00
Parent Engagement Network Presents the “Parenting Adolescents Series”
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January 15, 2019: Talking About the Tough Stuff
Casey Middle School
1301 High St. Boulder CO 80304
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Scroll down to register for Talking About the Tough Stuff on January 15, 2018 OR for the Remaining 3 sessions of the series

Cost: $10/ea
Sessions are open to all parents of adolescents! Each session will be delivered in both English and Spanish simultaneously. You will be asked to select your language preference when you register.
Thank You to Our Presenters, Ryan Dawson & Raul Galindo, and to Casey Middle School for Hosting and Sponsoring the Series!
Scholarship tickets available

Financial Literacy - The Psychology of Spending
2018-12-11 17:30 - 19:00
Free Financial Literacy
The Psychology of Spendingf
Appropriate for 18 and older

Capital One Café
1247 Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302
5:30 – 7:00pm
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This course is intended to help you gain a better understanding around spending. Learn about your spending tendencies, ways to hack spending, and ultimately ensure that spending is enjoyable.
Coffee and snacks available
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PEN's CO Gives Day Celebration: Because Every Parent Deserves Support
2018-12-04 00:00 - 23:59
WE NEED YOUR HELP! PLEASE SUPPORT PEN ON COLORADO GIVES DAY!
PEN provides parent education and support to thousands of parents around the issues parents worry about:

reducing substance use/abuse,
managing stress & anxiety,
raising kids in a digital age,
creating strong family-school partnerships, and
building resilient families.

HEAR WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT PEN:
“Like many parents, I’ve had challenges. I have parented my children alone, and there were times when my legs shook with anxiety regarding my ability to do this. Other times I have felt judged for the challenges my children experienced. PEN hosted events that helped me to get through the really tough time. Events about things like overdose, teen pregnancy, mental illness, and suicide helped me to stand up without falling back down because I knew I was not alone. Thank you!”

YOUR DONATION MAKES IT SO EVERY PARENT CAN FEEL SUPPORTED IN THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY

Click Here to Make your Donation Today!
“We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” ―Orison Swett Marden
** DINNER EVENT AT FATE HAS BEEN CANCELED**

Internet & Technology & Our Kids: Why Our Parenting & Schooling Matter in a Hyper-Connected World
2018-11-29 18:30 - 20:30
*A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT*Donations Always Welcome
Childcare Provided
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Recommended for Adults Only
November 29th, 2018 | 6:30 – 8:30pm | Angevine Middle School: 1150 W. South Boulder Rd., LaFayette

– Strategies for Technology in Education
– Inappropriate Content and Stranger Danger
– Digital Citizenship and Proactive Monitoring
– Parental Education, Choice, and Consent on Data Sharing/Privacy – Targeted Online Advertising

Hear the latest and engage in discussion with a panel of specialists:
Joe Toscano – Author, Automating Humanity
Tracy Markle, MA, LPC – Founder and Co-director, Digital Media Treatment & Education Center, Collegiate Coaching Services
Dr. Brett Kennedy, Psy.D. – Co-Director & Licensed Psychologist, Digital Media Treatment & Education Center
Tim Johnson – Boulder DA, Cyber Safety
Jason Breed – President, Digital Future Initiatives
Andrew Moore – BVSD, Chief Information Officer

Insider Perspectives on Autism:
2018-11-29 18:00 - 20:00
￼The Insider Panel Group and Jon Garson, LCSW, along with sponsors BVSD and PEN invite you to
Bring your curiosity and desire to learn to:
INSIDER PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM
November 29, 6:00-8:00pm
Six young adults on the Autism Spectrum will answer your questions and talk about their life experiences.
This presentation is FREE but donations are appreciated. DONATE HERE.
This event will be held at the BVSD Education CenterEntrance: Please use the After Hours security entrance which is tucked behind the Board Room on the east side. In the evening, you can park in reserved spaces.
RSVPs appreciated but not required. SIGN UP HERE

For more information, please contact Anna Stewart, BVSD Parent Liaison at 720.561.5918 or anna.stewart@bvsd.org

Screenagers Documentary at Louisville Middle School
2018-11-15 18:30 - 20:30
Screenagers Documentary at Louisville Middle School

November 15th @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This 67 minute film will have Spanish subtitles. There will be a question and answer time following the film with Spanish interpretation.
We are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids and began a quest to uncover how it might impact their development. As with her other two award-winning documentaries on mental health, Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance.
SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games, and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Downloadable Flyer (English)
Dowloadable Flyer (Spanish)

Parenting Adolescents Series: Register for Resiliency
2018-11-14 18:30 - 20:00
Parent Engagement Network Presents the “Parenting Adolescents Series”
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Casey Middle School
1301 High St. Boulder CO 80304
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Scroll down to register for Resiliency on November 13, 2018 OR for the Remaining 4 sessions of the series
Cost: $10 each
Sessions are open to all parents of adolescents! Each session will be delivered in both English and Spanish simultaneously. You will be asked to select your language choice when you register.
Resiliency Workbook available at event for additional $10
Thank You to Our Presenters, Ryan Dawson & Raul Galindo, and to Casey Middle School for Hosting and Sponsoring the Series!
Scholarship tickets available.

Effekt Alcohol Prevention Presentation for Parents
2018-11-13 18:00 - 18:30
Please join us for a FREE training for parents who want to reduce teenage alcohol use!
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Date: Tuesday November 13, 2018
Time: 6:00 – 6:30
Location: Casey Middle School | 1301 High StreetBoulder, CO 80304
Presentation will begin promptly at 6:00
Snacks Provided

Get Twisted: A Night Out with PEN & Klone Manor
2018-11-10 17:00 - 20:00
JOIN US AT TWISTED PINE FOR A FUN EVENING OUT!

Saturday November 10th | 5:00 – 8:00pm | Twisted Pine Brewing Co. 3201 Walnut St Ste A
Enjoy Food, Drinks and the Musical Sounds of Klone Manor from 5:30 – 7:30 | Hear them Here
Part of Proceeds Go Directly to PEN
While there is no upfront cost to attend, PLEASE RSVP BELOW so we are prepared for you!
LET’S GET TWISTED!
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Financial Literacy - Family + Money: Financial Convos for All Ages or Entire Series
2018-11-06 17:30 - 19:00
Free Financial Literacy

All Events Held at Capital One Café
1247 Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302
5:30 – 7:00pm
~ Scroll Down to Register for Family + Money OR the Entire Series ~
While these are free events, it is important to reserve you spot!
November 6, 2018 – Family + Money: Financial Convos for All Ages
Learn how to have financial conversations with children of all ages! This course is intended to reduce stress around money conversations, and the best practices for discussing with children, teens, and young adults.
December 11, 2018 – The Psychology of Spending
February 5, 2019 – Fine Tune Your Financial Relationship
March 5, 2019 – Goals: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
Coffee and snacks available
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Like: A Documentary About Our Lives on Social Media
2018-10-24 18:00 - 19:30
LIKE: Documentary Screening

Wednesday, October 24
Movie starts 6:00pm
Friends School North Campus
3800 Kalmia Ave, Boulder
Please join us for a screening of “LIKE”. Technology is here to stay and social platforms are a place to connect, share and care, but what’s really happening? Are we addicted? How do we stop? By understanding the effects of social media on the brain, on our lives and on our civilization, we can learn how to navigate it more safely together. Just released, this film aims to inspire people of all ages, especially kids, to self-regulate. It’s not about blame. It’s about looking in the mirror and empowering ourselves to create balance in our lives and to learn to be there for each other.
This event is FREE and open to the public thanks to the generosity of Friends School. It is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, and students ages 11+. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. RSVP HERE by 10/22
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