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Retired English teacher turns children’s books into stained glass lamps

By admin | Published: August 5, 2012

THERE ARE A handful of ways to inspire kids to pick up a book and read, but none may be more colorful or fanciful than Marion Blau’s. “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” “Peter Pan,” “Tom Sawyer,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Wind in the Willow” — in all, Blau has made [...]

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Three things to do in Marin County, July 2, 2012

By admin | Published: July 4, 2012

• What: Familiar stories are given unexpected twists in an “Upside-Down Fairy Tales” reading for all ages. • When: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. • Do it: mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave.; 389-4292, ext. 106; millvalleylibrary.org • What: Zumba fitness with Pam Treadway combines upbeat music with energizing, calorie-burning moves for a fun dance [...]

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