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College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Aquatic & Fitness Center 25th Anniversary 8:15am–1:30pm, GAFC, See flyer for cost. 8:15–9:45am: Masters Swim Class; 10:00–10:45am: Free Water Exercise Class; 11–11:30am: Reception with cake & refreshments, City Council, adn “Premiere†members who joined in 1991. 11:30am–12:30pm: Fitness Center Equipment Orientation; 11:30am–1:30pm: Water fun for ChildrenContra Dances 7–9:45pm, Community Center Gym, $10 (cash at door). Beginner lesson at 6:30pm. The City of Greenbelt is co-sponsoring Contra Dances with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW). Contra Dance is fun, fun, fun! It is danced to live music which can have an array of instruments depending on the band. There is a caller who calls the dance by doing a “walk through†before each dance. At the beginning of each evening dance, there is a 30-minute lesson to go over all the basic steps that will be called. Call 240-542-2054 for info.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | ||||||
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News Review Annual Meeting 4–6pm, Community Center Room 201, FREE. Members only (come and ask how to volunteer and join!)Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Live Music 11am–5pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. The Gliders, Raincrow, the Scrub Pines, and Mike EloshArtful Afternoon 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. 1-3pm: Mask-Making workshop with Artist in Residence Celestine Ranney-Howes, materials provided while supplies last, all ages welcome.
3pm: Synetic Theater performs “The Miraculous Magical Balloon†at in the gym.
1-4pm: Third floor artist studios open for visiting and shopping.
1-5pm: Greenbelt Museum historic house tours plus ongoing free art gallery and Greenbelt history exhibits at the Community Center.Lulu's Fate 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A mix of music from the Appalachian, southern string band, and country blues traditions, as well as original tunes and covers from Hank Williams to Tom Waits. The trio blends virtuosic instrumentals with lush 3-part vocal harmonies to create new interpretations of traditional tunes.Sunday Ultimate Canceled 5pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Free exercise! Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 3
“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 4
The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!GATe Orientation Class 7–10pm, Community Center, Rm 204, FREE. Why join GATe (and what's with the small "e")?“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 5
Around the Co-op Series 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The program will draw inspiration from around the store as we explore one of the departments, aisles, or some new products.
We will bring out some less familiar items and even some old favorites. We will also highlight some of the lesser known store services. We will provide samples and discounts when possible, and we will always strive to expose customers to “the rest of the store.â€Security Camera Public Forum #1 of 3 7–9pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Give your feedback about security cameras, including locations for potential new cameras. Greenbelt Police will answer questions. Forums 10/5 @ Springhill Lake Rec Center, 10/8 @ Greenbriar Community Center, 10/15 @ Municipal Building.Mama Miriama 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Borrowing unique musical styles and influences from around the world, original songs mix with reworkings of traditional tunes and chants plus new renditions of covers and jazzy standards.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 6
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige PowellGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 7
Exploring Diabetes 1–3pm, Community Center, FREE. Greenbelter Jane DeVane presents standard and
alternative practices for diabetes management with a realistic role that
nutrition plays toward overall better control.Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle.Best of Coffee House 7–9pm, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, FREE. ERHS students showcase chosen musical selections.Rock-A-Sonics 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An amazing band led by young phenom, Willie Barry. Playing a compelling mix of authentic rockabilly, vintage country, and atomic age rock and roll, they will keep you dancing and shouting for more!“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 8
College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Fitness Clinic 9–10am, Schrom Hills Park, FREE. Visit the new outdoor fitness zone for one of our
free exercise clinics. Each session will feature circuit
training and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
using your own body weight. All levels of fitness welcome!Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Volunteer Fall Maintenance & Vegetable Harvest 9am–12pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center Gardens, FREE. Bring your reusable water bottles and coffee mugs, wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty; bring bring your service-learning form to earn hours; rsvp to volunteer@chears.org.Yard Sale Fundraiser 9am–12pm, Magnolia Elementary School, FREE. $20 table rental: 301-204-6493.Security Camera Public Forum #2 of 3 11am–1pm, Greenbriar Community Center, FREE. Give your feedback about security cameras, including locations for potential new cameras. Greenbelt Police will answer questions. Forums 10/5 @ Springhill Lake Rec Center, 10/8 @ Greenbriar Community Center, 10/15 @ Municipal Building.Grilling in the Gardens 12–2pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center Gardens, FREE. Enjoy music and grilled vegetables, educational games and workshopsBabysitting Class 1–4pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. For ages 10–13; students will learn responsibilities and safety
regarding babysitting and handling emergencies. To register email jhering@greenbeltmd.govStar Party 8–10pm, City of Greenbelt Observatory, Northway Field, FREE. Visitors are also welcome
to set up their own telescopes
on the hill. Attendees are
asked to park in the ballfield lot,
not up on the hill, unless bringing
a telescope. Cancelled if
hopelessly cloudy.Split 2nd 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Readers Choice Award Winner for Best Local Band three years in a row - 2013, 2014 & 2015 (Capital Gazette)! They play all your favorite tunes from the 60s to today, from Classic Rock to Motown to Country to Pop and stretching across a variety of popular musical genres.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. |
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Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!The Nighthawks 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Mixing blues, R&B, honky-tonk country, doo-wop, gospel and rockabilly into one delicious stew, this D.C. legendary band will give a night to remember!! Reservations suggested.Sunday Ultimate 5pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Free exercise! Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 10
Columbus Day City offices closed.Columbus Day of Service 10am–12pm, Buddy Attick Lake Park, FREE. Help remove invasive species & earn how to identify English ivy. No experience necessary, training & tools provided. Rsvp to croessler@greenbeltmd.govCity Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvGrief Support Group Doctors Hospital Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd floor, FREE. Provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources for people who have experienced a loss. In addition to a focus on validation and normalization, participants learn more about the effects of grief and tactics to manage it. These meetings are facilitated by Cynthia Swan, LCPC, grief and bereavement counselor with Capital Caring Hospice of Largo.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 11
Little Bit A Blues 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Icons in piedmont-style, acoustic blues, real-deal, acoustic blues: 83-year-old Warner Williams was inducted by the National Endowment of the Arts as a Lifetime Heritage Fellow, Jay Summerour received a WAMMIE Lifetime Achievement Award, and Eric Selby was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. An authentic blues treat!“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 12
Stroke Support Group 1–3pm, Doctors Hospital Professional Bldg, 1st floor conf. room, FREE. Join stroke survivors and caregivers to explore resources as well as learn about stroke prevention, healthy lifestyles and empowerment strategies. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).The Hayley Fahey Band & Friends 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A prolific songwriter with a powerful, multi-octave voice backed by a band of seasoned professionals that continually wow audiences with captivating original songs.Green Team: Zero Waste Circle 7:30pm, Public Works Building, FREE. “Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 13
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Computer Club 7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices.“Sully†& “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week†Old Greenbelt Theater, Click for showtimes & prices. | 14
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle. | 15
Fall Fest 2–5pm, Schrom Hills Park, FREE. $1 pumpkin patch, live music from Just Us, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, mechanical bull ride, moon bounce, KidCare IDs from teh police department, community groups and GVFD info tables. Burgers & hot dogs & more!College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Security Camera Public Forum #3 of 3 11am–1pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Give your feedback about security cameras, including locations for potential new cameras. Greenbelt Police will answer questions. Forums 10/5 @ Springhill Lake Rec Center, 10/8 @ Greenbriar Community Center, 10/15 @ Municipal Building.Oktoberfest 4pm, St. Hugh's Church, Check website for price. Joun us for authentic German food, drink, and fun! Featuring S.V.Alt-Washingtonia original Bavarian dance club of Washington DC.The Bachelor and the Bad Actress plus Crooks & Crows 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. B&BA’s absurdist honky tonk from 8:30–9:30. At 9:30, Crooks & Crows present their gritty blend of Americana, folk, and honky tonk, with progressive country sound brings you on the road and through a diverse landscape of beautiful, dusty, and honest experiences.Jim Cassels Community Award Application Deadline Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Jim Cassels Award Committee wants to give away $1,200!
Each year, the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy gives a $1,200 grant to a group, organization or cooperative to initiate and implement a new project or activity in Greenbelt that fits the Jim Cassels service spirit.
Applications are available at the Customer Service Office, Consumer Corner or online. |
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Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise!Fez Tones Hafla 6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Join us for an afternoon of live Middle Eastern music & dance. Musicians will play exotic instruments such as qanun, oud, darbuka, and riq. | 17
Diabetes Support Group 6–7:30pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join people who have diabetes as well as their families during engaging and interactive discussions about coping with this condition. To register or receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).Reel & Meal 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A monthly film series exploring social, environmental and animal rights concerns. An optional vegan buffet ($14) is served at 6:30pm.City Council Economic Development Worksession 8pm, FREE. Broadcast on
Verizon 21, Comcast 21,
and city website. | 18
Greenbelt Healing Arts Day 11am–7pm, Community Center, FREE. Creative, holistic, and preventive health and healing arts practitioners.Poetry Night Open Mic 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come express your inner beatnik through the spoken word!Breast Cancer Support Group 7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building Room 415, FREE. Join women who are newly diagnosed with or are recovering from breast cancer. To register or to receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).Breast Cancer Male Caregiver Support Group 7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join men who discuss their experiences as caregivers of breast cancer survivors. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).Death Cafe 7:30–9pm, Community Center, FREE. Group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. Presented by Community Hospices. Info: Margaret Capurso, Bereavement Coordinator: 301-560-6002, | 19
Diet to Go Information Session & Tasting 4:30–6:30pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Diet-to-Go is an easy, effective and proven approach to permanent weight loss. If you're tired of struggling with your weight and think all "diet food" is tasteless and boring, then you need to try Diet-to-Go. Food is delivered fresh and pre-packaged directly to the store on Tuesdays and Fridays.
At this event, a representative from Diet to Go will be on hand with complete details and food to taste.Pub Quiz 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring your own team, or form one on the spot. We will collect a dollar from each participant, which will be the prize for the winning team. Come out and test your knowledge on topics from Aardvarks to Zithers. | 20
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group 5–7pm, Doctors Hospital 5th Floor, DSE Room, FREE. Join healthcare professionals who will discuss treatment, resources and support for people who have lymphedema or chronic swelling. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 21
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle.Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival - Community Carve Off 5–8pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. This free annual event gives community members the chance to participate in the Pumpkin Festival by carving a pumpkin that will be placed on the Pumpkin Walk the next evening. You'll need to bring carving utensils, but otherwise this event is free (though donations are appreciated). We'll have music, merriment, and pumpkins at the ready, waiting for your creativity and community spirit! All are welcome.Haunted House: School on Lockdown! 6–10pm, St. Hugh’s School, $5. Tours begin at the side entrance of the school from the rear church parking lot. Donations help fund the youth group’s annual summer retreat. May be too scary for younger children.Greenbelt Writers' Group 7:30–9pm, Community Center, FREE. Officers for the current year are
being sought. Open readings will
also be held if time allows.Zydeco Jed 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An East Coast roots band blending many influences from rock, jazz, funk, grateful delta and more through original material and kind covers. | 22
Electronics, Styrofoam & Paint Recycling 9am–12pm, Public Works Department, FREE. City residents can recycle old or unwanted computers, and other electronic items. Please call in advance for more than 10 items, multiple styrofoam pieces, or items over 50 pounds. Paint recycling for $5/container. Click for details!Pumpkin Walk 5–8:30pm, Greenbelt Forest Preserve - North Track, FREE. An annual tradition! Come see the Greenbelt Forest Preserve as you never have before in this family-friendly walk through the woods. Jack o'lanterns carved by community members at the Community Carve-Off are placed in the woodland trail. A delightful 1/2 miles trek awaits you in the forest. This trail is NOT maintained so be prepared to scale logs and get close to Mother Nature. Goatman and other magical creatures come out at 6PM. Fun for the entire family. Come be part of the tradition!College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Rafael's Race 8:30–10:30am, Greenbelt Elementary School, $20/5k; $10/$1k (school team: $8 & $5). Fundraiser fun-run in memory of
Rafael Martins, helping Greenbelt Elementary School students go on
field trips. Prize drawing after the race.Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Golden Age Club Bake Sale 9am–2pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Rain date 10/23Fast Eddie & The Slow Pokes 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a blend of Chicago, West Coast, Swing and Jump Blues peppered with Soul that serve up a menu to get the joint jumpin'! |
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Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise!Petrified Pickers 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An off-the-cuff evening of bluegrass and country classics with some of the area's finest pickers. | 24
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 25
New Deal Laugh In 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. CLaw Comedy Productions presents the New Deal Laugh-In Showcase featuring some of the area's funniest comics performing together for one night only! Parental Guidance Suggested. | 26
Wine and Food Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine & food tasting to celebrate Patron Appreciation Day. The food tasting will be a seasonal selection available to purchase or made from ingredients available in the store. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle, and all store purchases receive a 5% discount the entire day.The Marianna Previti Trio 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Cunningly seductive vocals of Marianna Previti and her jazz trio as ahe sails effortlessly through reel-book favorites from the 50's and 60's. Marianna is a three-time winner of DC's WAMA award for Best Jazz Vocalist. Joined by Steve Steckler on guitar and Paul Rosenberg on piano | 27
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Free Produce Distribution 2:30–3:30pm, Green Ridge House, FREE. Hosted by Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL) program Do not park in
the parking lot. Volunteers will be
on site to help load cars. Bring
rolling carts or luggage with
wheels to take items from the
distribution.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Lynn Hollyfield | 28
Costume Contest & Parade 4:30pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Come dressed in your finest Halloween costume! Prizes will be rewarded to contestants with the most innovative costume in their age group. There will also be a category for the best in family and best pet. Refreshments and a performance by comedy juggler and circus performer, Michael Rosman will follow the parade.In the event of inclement weather, call the weather hotline at 301-474-0646 for an updated event status. | 29
Shredding Day 9am–12pm, Roosevelt Center Parking Lot, FREE. No more than 5 file boxes or bags per person. Personal papers only (no business or non-paper!). No contaminants accepted. No plastic binders and sheets. Info: 301-474-8004.College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Pumpkin Olympics 10am, Aquatic & Fitness Center, FREE. 49 Cent Dress 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a tasty mix of rock and roll with a dash of blues and soul. Featuring vocalist Melissa Orr, the DC-based band performs tunes by Amy Winehouse, Van Morrison, Duffy, and many others. |
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Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise!Greentop Ramblers’ Halloween Show 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come celebrate Samhain (Celtic Halloween) with jigs, reels and spooky songs!Rocky Horror Picture Show 9pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; Senior/Student $8; Kids $6. Shadow-cast with the Satanic Mechanics. | 31
Flu Shot Clinic 1–7pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. No registration required for free shots for city and county residents.Trick-or-Treat 6–8pm, throughout town, FREE. Residents wishing to participate in trick-or-treat are asked to turn on their porch lights. Apartment dwellers should tie a piece of white cloth on their door. |
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