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Lauren & Cody’s Wedding

July 5, 2027

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage NASCAR TV Guide Collectors Set.

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Christmas Eve Party

(in game: December 24, 2022)

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🆓ITS #FREEBIEFRIDAY🆓 Sept 18th

-I present to you this week's bag of mixed delights - From the first kiss of young love to the darkest depths of outer space and all the enchanting places in between…

No matter which path you choose to travel - Until next week - - May your journey be magical 🔮

Dragon's Captive by Shea Malloy Wanderer’s Odyssey: Books 1–3 by Simon Goodson Daughter of Havenglade by H.C. Harrington Never Turn Away by Maureen Driscoll 3 Hour Tour by LP Snyder Royal Heartbreaker by Renna Peak, Ember Casey The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte Captain Dreamboat by Tawna Fenske Bohemia Beach by Lucy Lakestone

#Free #books #reading #fiction #romance #suspense #thriller #mystery #lgbt #sciencefiction #spaceopera #romcom #paranormal #historical #fantasy #youngadult #newadult

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CONGRATULATIONS BOM AUS FOR THE HELPMANN AWARD WINS!!!

WINS: BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL BEST MUSICAL

NOMINATIONS: BEST MALE LEADING ACTOR: AJ HOLMES BEST FEMALE LEADING ACTOR: ZAHRA NEWMAN BEST SUPPORTING MALE ACTOR: BERT LABONTE & ROWAN WITT BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: CASEY NICHOLAW BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: TREY PARKER, MATT STONE, ROBERT LOPEZ

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My dad took me to my first race, but the person who really got me hooked was a woman who lived in my neighborhood. She had followed racing since her childhood, was a writer for Racing for Kids magazine, was a spotter for an ARCA team, knew Earnhardt, Elliott, Petty, and all the other stars of yesteryear on a first-name basis. She wanted to work in Cup, but it was 1991, and they weren’t exactly looking to diversify the sport back then. She lost her kid brother to leukemia, and at the time of this meeting, I was about his age when he passed. When she heard there was an odd little kid in the neighborhood who was interested in stock car racing, she invited me over to talk racing. We spent the better part of an afternoon talking about drivers, cars, history, and the future of the sport. I remember her telling me “Keep an eye on Casey Elliott. He’s running late models right now, but he’s going to be something. Look out for Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte too.” She loaded me up with back issues of RFK magazine, uncut test pressings of Maxx racing cards, and a pile of hero cards. She moved away shortly thereafter. Last I heard she was working for a team in North Carolina. I never got to thank her for the life hanging impact she had on me.

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New-look Daytona 500 has a certain throwback feel

New-look Daytona 500 has a certain throwback feel New-look Daytona 500 has a certain throwback feel http://bit.ly/2Scea0g

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Among those trying to win the Daytona 500 this year are a Florida watermelon farmer, a short-track champion from New England, a television analyst and a 22-year-old whose career nearly was derailed by a brain tumour.

The front row is the youngest in Daytona 500 history and it will be William Byron, a Liberty University student who had his wisdom teeth removed in the off-season, leading the field to green in Sunday’s showcase race to kick off the NASCAR season.

The overall look of the nation’s top racing series has undergone a transformation the last few seasons and proof is plastered on the hood of Corey LaJoie’s car. His full facial-haired face adorns his Ford Mustang, which easily makes him the most recognizable driver among the eight Daytona 500 rookies in the field.

“He looks like he’s going to eat you every lap,” quipped Clint Bowyer.

LaJoie’s paint scheme for his low-budget team is courtesy of sponsor Old Spice, which chose “The Great American Race” to promote its dry shampoo. Manscaped.com bought the space on the back of Landon Cassill’s car, Bubba Wallace signed Aftershokz headphones for the race. After Casey Mears made the field — his first race in two years — skateboard rim maker Rim Ryderz joined his program.

This Daytona 500 is unlike any in recent memory and truly highlights the dramatic loss of star power from just four years ago. The 2015 race featured Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Bobby Labonte, Michael Waltrip and Danica Patrick. All are now retired.

Some of the big-money sponsors in that race included Lowe’s, Target, Dollar General, GoDaddy and 5-Hour Energy. All have since pulled out of NASCAR.

What remains is a new-look NASCAR that nonetheless has a throwback feel.

NASCAR was built on the premise that if a budding driver or team owner could scrape together the funds to field a car, they could bring it down to the beach and try to make the big show. As the sport exploded past its Southern origins, it became nearly impossible for a new driver to claw his way into a ride.

Drivers take the green flag on the start of the first of two qualifying races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

But change has created opportunity — even second and third chances for a guy like Ross Chastain. The eighth-generation watermelon farmer impressed a sponsor with his work ethic and landed a career-changing ride with unexpected funding. Federal agents raided the sponsor right before Christmas, but Chastain still managed to land a seat for his first Daytona 500.

Ryan Preece bounced back and forth between NASCAR and New England short tracks before finally gambling on his future. He settled for a part-time job with a competitive team because he believed he could show his true talent if given the right equipment. Now he’s also a Daytona 500 rookie.

Same with Matt Tifft, who learned he had a brain tumour four races into his 2016 season. Or Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, North Carolina, who followed hero Dale Earnhardt Sr. from the old mill town into a ride with Richard Childress Racing.

Parker Kligerman, a part-time racer and full-time television personality, raced his way into his second Daytona 500.

“Watching this race last year, I literally thought I’d never drive a Cup car again, never have another chance in the Daytona 500,” Kligerman said. “I’m doing TV full-time. It just didn’t seem like I was really getting anyone’s attention. For whatever reason, I just couldn’t find the right opportunity, couldn’t find a sponsor.”

“I went off and did the TV thing. You’ve seen drivers do that before, where they do something to up their profile, then they get back in a ride. It kind of feels like it’s finally all starting to work.”

Kligerman works for NBC Sports and so does Earnhardt Jr., his broadcast partner who will drive the first pickup truck to pace the race. It is an unexpectedly heavy NBC Sports promotion in a race broadcast by rival Fox.

Despite all the hardscrabble hopefuls who at various times figured they’d never make it to NASCAR’s biggest stage, the super teams still exist and the stars are the favourites.

Hendrick Motorsports and its four fast Chevrolets at the start of Speedweeks went 1-2-3-4 in time trials. Byron, who is 21, and 25-year-old teammate Alex Bowman swept the front row for qualifying and gave Chevrolet an early boost in its effort to defend last year’s Daytona 500 victory with Austin Dillon .

Still, Ford drivers swept both podiums in the pair of 150-mile qualifying races to load rows two, three and four with the brand new Mustang. Ford competed last year with the Fusion, winning 19 of 36 races and its first Cup title in 14 seasons, and is eager to make an immediate statement with its sportier new race car.

Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, previous Daytona 500 winners, led the Ford charge. Logano and Team Penske teammate Brad Keselowski are listed as 8/1 favourites in betting lines.

Jimmie Johnson ended a 19-month losing streak with a victory in a Speedweeks exhibition race, but he triggered a 16-car accident while making his race-winning pass. Then contact with Kyle Busch in a qualifying race increased the scrutiny around Johnson, who has a new sponsor Ally Financial and a new crew chief for the first time since his 2001 debut.

The Toyota bunch has yet to stand out from the crowd, which doesn’t bother Martin Truex Jr. His 0-for-14 skid in the in the Daytona 500 is longest among active drivers, but he knows he’s got a chance Sunday.

“Out of the 40 cars, how many have a legit shot at winning? Probably 25,” he said.

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Astrid & Anthony Labonte

July 13, 2025

in game: July 13, 2025

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CRAWFORD: PACK LOSE THEIR FIFTH STRAIGHT

BY: Bob Crawford, Hartford Wolf Pack Wilkes-Barre, PA, November 2, 2018 – Three third-period goals by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins broke open a 2-2 game and carried the Penguins to a 5-3 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack Friday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, in the first of back-to-back games between the two teams in Wilkes-Barre. The Wolf Pack scored all three of their goals on power plays and got a goal and two assists from Lias Andersson, but Ethan Prow had a goal and two helpers for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Sam Lafferty had a goal and an assist. “I liked our game, 2-2, tie the game, going into the third period on the road, against a good team,” Wolf Pack head coach Keith McCambridge said.  “And then a breakdown on a simple rush-against and it’s in the back of our net.  Still, I liked the fact that we fought back, but then started losing some momentum after the game got out of reach with penalties.” The Wolf Pack, who were 3-for-7 on the man advantage, were shorthanded eight times, allowing two power-play goals-against.  That was after allowing four power-play tallies in their previous game, a 6-2 defeat at Springfield on Sunday. “I liked both power-play units,” said McCambridge.  “I thought every time they went on the ice, they looked dangerous.  And our penalty kill, there’s ups and downs with it during the season, right now it’s in a downturn.  So we need to get that back on track.” After a scoreless second period, Lafferty scored the goal that put the Penguins ahead to stay 1:50 into the third.  He carried the puck into the Wolf Pack zone and got between Hartford defensemen Sean Day and Brandon Crawley with an outside-inside move, before putting a backhand shot up under the crossbar behind Wolf Pack goaltender Dustin Tokarski (37 saves). Then, less than three minutes later, at 4:44, Prow scored on a power play, with Andersson off for slashing.  Ryan Lindgren blocked a shot from the left point by Lafferty, but the puck caromed right to Prow, and his quick blast from the right side of the slot beat Tokarski. The Wolf Pack got back to within one at 13:46, on a two-man advantage.  Andersson handed the puck to Steven Fogarty along the goal line on the left side, and he passed it into the goalmouth.  Cole Schneider re-directed it, and the puck went off of Penguin defenseman Zach Trotman and into the net. With 3:04 left, though, Anthony Angello scored off of a faceoff to restore the two-goal margin.  Linus Olund won a draw from Andersson, in the circle to Tokarski’s right, and the puck came to Angello, whose quick shot beat a screened Tokarski to the stick side. The two teams combined for three power-play goals in the first period, starting at 3:48, when Andersson gave the Wolf Pack the game’s first lead, on the first man advantage of the evening. Just 22 seconds after Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Zach Aston-Reese was sent off for interference, Andersson’s bid from the left-wing boards went off of Penguin defenseman Will O’Neill’s skate in front of the goal and got behind Wilkes-Barre/Scranton goaltender Tristan Jarry (30 saves). The Penguins drew even less than three minutes later, though, at 6:41, on a goal by Tobias Lindberg.  After Jarrett Burton spun the Wolf Pack’s Peter Holland around on the forecheck, Olund passed the puck out of the right-wing corner to the slot, and Lindberg fired it past Tokarski. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton then clicked just 13 seconds into its first power play of the night, after Michael Lindqvist was called for tripping.  Prow passed from the middle of the blue line to Aston-Reese at the top of the left circle, and Garrett Wilson got his stick free in front of the net and deflected Aston-Reese’s shot past Tokarski. The Wolf Pack power play got that one back at 10:50, with Lindberg in the penalty box for holding.  Andersson dropped a pass to John Gilmour at the left point, and his one-timer went through a Tim Gettinger screen and into the net. The Wolf Pack and Penguins go at it again Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, with faceoff at 7:05 PM.  All of the action can be heard live on News Radio 1410 WPOP, and online at newsradio1410.com and iHeartRadio.  Video streaming is available at theahl.com/AHLTV. The Wolf Pack’s next home game is also against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, next Saturday, November 10 at 7:00.  That is “Country Night” at the XL Center, and tickets for all 2018-19 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, online at hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger start at just $13 each, and all tickets will have a $3 day-of-game increase. Season ticket information for the Wolf Pack’s 2018-19 AHL season can be found online at hartfordwolfpack.com.  To speak with a representative about all of the Wolf Pack’s many attractive ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info. Hartford Wolf Pack 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5 Friday, November 2, 2018 - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Hartford                         2 0 1 - 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 0 3 - 5 1st Period-1, Hartford, Andersson 4 (Butler, Gettinger), 3:48 (PP). 2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Lindberg 2 (Olund, Burton), 6:41. 3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Wilson 4 (Aston-Reese, Prow), 8:07 (PP). 4, Hartford, Gilmour 3 (Andersson, Gropp), 10:50 (PP). Penalties-Aston-Reese Wbs (interference), 3:26; Lindqvist Hfd (tripping), 7:54; Lindberg Wbs (holding), 10:24; Butler Hfd (holding), 18:17. 2nd Period- No Scoring. Penalties-Hajek Hfd (holding), 3:12; Lindberg Wbs (interference), 5:31; Di Pauli Wbs (high-sticking), 14:59; Lafferty Wbs (slashing), 18:36. 3rd Period-5, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Lafferty 2 (Aston-Reese, Prow), 1:50. 6, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Prow 4 (Lafferty, Blueger), 4:44 (PP). 7, Hartford, Schneider 4 (Fogarty, Andersson), 13:46 (PP). 8, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Angello 4 (Olund), 16:56. Penalties-Andersson Hfd (slashing), 3:05; Bigras Hfd (roughing, roughing), 5:48; Haggerty Wbs (roughing), 5:48; Hajek Hfd (slashing), 7:25; Beleskey Hfd (fighting), 10:31; O'Neill Wbs (fighting), 10:31; Angello Wbs (tripping), 12:33; Summers Wbs (hooking), 13:02; Tokarski Hfd (throwing the stick), 18:21; Holland Hfd (tripping), 19:58. Shots on Goal-Hartford 8-12-13-33. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 15-12-15-42. Power Play Opportunities-Hartford 3 / 7; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 / 8. Goalies-Hartford, Tokarski 1-2-1 (42 shots-37 saves). Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Jarry 3-1-1 (33 shots-30 saves). A-3,962 Referees-Beaudry Halkidis (48), Guillaume Labonte (35). Linesmen-Tom DellaFranco (71), Matt McNulty (26). Read the full article

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Recapping NASCAR free agency and how Erik Jones, Clint Bowyer, Daniel Suarez and others will perform with their new teams

A reviewing of which drivers moved to new teams over the offseason and analyzing their chances for success in 2017.

When drivers take to Daytona International Speedway later this week in preparation for Saturday night’s exhibition-opener, The Clash, and on Sunday for Daytona 500 qualifying (Feb. 26, Fox) there will be several notable names absent. Tony Stewart is retired from NASCAR and off racing sprint cars, Carl Edwards is also retired but home in Missouri with his family, and veterans Greg Biffle and Casey Mears found themselves without rides for 2017.

To recap which drivers shifted teams since end of last season, why they changed and how they’ll perform with their new organizations here’s a complete breakdown.

(Editor’s note: Only drivers who’ve declared they’re running the entire schedule are included.)

Erik Jones joins Furniture Row Racing to drive its No. 77 Toyota

Synopsis for the move: After being a single-car team since its inception, Denver-based Furniture Row Racing decided to add a second team and with its strong ties to Toyota, it only made sense to elevate Erik Jones, the manufacturer’s No. 1 prospect to a fulltime Cup ride.

Why this will work: Despite being located well outside of NASCAR’s North Carolina hub, FRR has grown into a consistent, and at times, dominant organization. Although there may be some initial growing pains, the addition of a second car shouldn’t be too much of a hindrance. And signing the 20-year-old Jones, considering many industry insiders a future Cup champion, is a coup and gives FRR another race-winning driver who if he can smooth out his over-aggressiveness has a good shot to qualify for the playoffs.

Why this won’t work: There is little downside. Because of its association with Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota, FRR was well positioned to expand without disrupting its infrastructure and current run of success that’s seen Martin Truex Jr. advance to the 2015 championship finale and follow with a superb 2016 season.

Grade: A+

Daniel Suarez is promoted by Joe Gibbs Racing to drive its No. 19 Toyota

Synopsis for the move: When Carl Edwards unexpectedly walked away with a year left on his contract, JGR suddenly had an opening for team that had nearly won the Cup title. Who better than Daniel Suarez, 25, a JGR Xfinity Series driver coming off a breakthrough championship season, who also shared many of the same sponsors as the man he’s replacing.

Why this will work: He may not possess the same speed as corporate teammate Jones, nor is he as flashy as some other young up-and-coming drivers, but Suarez’s talent is without question. He’s proven to be quick learner, doesn’t overdrive and shown he can maximize his car’s capabilities. With time, the first foreign-born driver to win a NASCAR national touring championship should adequate himself nicely and demonstrate he’s a worthy successor to Edwards.

Why this won’t work: If Edwards had not retired, he would be entering the season as a championship favorite. Thusly, Suarez has some big shoes to fill and will have pressure to perform from the get-go. And as witnessed when J.J. Yeley replaced Bobby Labonte and Joey Logano replaced Tony Stewart, JGR has a spotty record when it pertains to anointing rookies to fill the seats of highly successful veterans.

Grade: A

Chris Buescher joins JTG Daugherty Racing to drive its No. 37 Chevrolet

Synopsis for the move: Sometimes perfect unions are created out of mutual convenience. As is the case with Chris Buescher, whose previous team, Roush Fenway Racing, didn’t have the necessary funding to retain the promising 23-year-old for 2017, and JTG Daugherty Racing, a team with growing portfolio of sponsors that made expansion to a two-car team a reality. Both sides are saying this is only temporary with Buescher set to go back to Roush next season, though there is a distinct possibility JTG ends up being his permanent home.

Why this will work: Gradually JTG has developed into a solid middleclass outfit, with regular driver AJ Allmendinger earning the team’s first-ever win and an accompanying playoff berth in 2014. Buescher, entering his second full season, represents a nice fit and his talent is such he a second straight trip to the playoffs is not out of the realm possibility.

Why this won’t work: Consistency hasn’t been a strong suit for JTG and adding a second car could further exasperate the issue. There is also the awkwardness of Buescher being aligned with a Chevrolet team, while still under contract to Ford with the understanding he’ll return next season. How much can JTG commit to a driver who’s not committed to it long term?

Grade: B+

Clint Bowyer joins Stewart-Haas Racing to drive its No. 14 Ford

Synopsis for the move: When Tony Stewart announced in the fall of 2015 he would retire from NASCAR competition after the following season, the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing also revealed Clint Bowyer would take over driving duties and join a team that also employs Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick and Danica Patrick.

Why this will work: Bowyer’s affability should help ease the transition into an organization filled with mercurial personalities and provide a nice balance. On the track, he’s an eight-time Cup race winner and thrice has finished fifth or better in the standing -- including runner-up to champion Brad Keselowski in 2012. At 37 he is in the prime of his career and aligning himself with one of the sport’s elite organizations.

Why this won’t work: It’s been four full seasons and 149 races since Bowyer last reached victory lane. Such futility can be attributed to many factors -- most notably the mediocre teams he’s driven for -- but it does give pause whether he still has the ability to produce at the level expected. Another challenge is SHR’s switch from Chevrolet to Ford and the likely hiccups that will occur in the initial months. As evident during his 2016 stopgap year with HScott Motorsports, adversity isn’t always something Bowyer has handled well.

Grade: B

Ty Dillon joins Germain Racing to drive its No. 13 Chevrolet

Synopsis for the move: Wanting to move his grandson up from Xfinity but without room to expand his own Cup team, Richard Childress brokered a deal with Germain Racing where it jettison Mears in favor of Ty Dillon. Part of the package entails Richard Childress Racing supplying Germain with engines and technical data, which essentially turns the single-car team into a de facto fourth RCR entry.

Why this will work: Mears did a nice job helping Germain grow and there were moments when the team appeared ready to take the step until regressing in 2016, so getting a young talent behind the wheel could be the catalyst needed. And Dillon, who has shown flashes, represents an ideal driver to build around going forward, especially if it brings a tighter alliance with RCR.

Why this won’t work: Dillon’s results haven’t yet matched his talent, and a rookie who will likely experience more than his fair share of wrecked equipment may be too much of a burden for a still modest team to face.

Grade: B-

Matt DiBenedetto joins Go Fas Racing to drive its No. 32 Ford

Synopsis for the move: After years cycling through a rotation of drivers (sometimes as many as eight in a single year) team owner Archie St. Hilaire sought more stability. Enter Matt DiBenedetto, who will be tasked with trying to uplift a team that has struggled with competitiveness and doesn’t have an abundance of resources at its disposal.

Why this will work: Long been regarded as a driver whose talent was deserving of a seat with big team, DiBenedetto is still seeking that chance. But Go Fas does provide the opportunity for the 25-year-old to be the central focus of an entire team, and with his crew chief and spotter also making the move with him from BK Racing that continuity should help DiBenedetto acclimate himself.

Why this won’t work: DiBenedetto may be talented, but he also crashes far too frequently. He failed to finish seven races in 2016 because of accidents (though not all of his own doing), and a similar attrition rate is something Go Fast simply cannot sustain.

Grade: C

David Ragan rejoins Front Row Motorsports to drive its No. 38 Ford

Synopsis for the move: David Ragan returns to Front Row Motorsports after leaving the team in 2015 to pursue opportunities elsewhere, a reunion brought about by Buescher (who had been on loan to FRM from Roush) departing.

Why this will work: The veteran Ragan knows how to maximize the limited resources FRM has at its disposal. He scored the team its first victory in 2013 at Talladega Superspeedway and routinely was competitive in other restrictor-plate races.

Why this won’t work: There are only four plate races on the schedule, and outside of those FRM has often struggled. Lack of substantial funding is also a concern.

Grade: C

Cole Whitt joins TriStar Motorsports to drive its No. 72 Ford

Synopsis for the move: An on and off Cup operation for several years, TriStar Motorsports is making a go of being a fulltime team once again. It has secured a charter, guaranteeing a starting spot in every race, and signed journeyman Cole Whitt.

Why this will work: It’s going to be tough. The best chance for success is Whitt avoids problems on the track, thereby placing TriStar in a position to capitalize were other teams to run afoul of NASCAR’s new rule prohibiting damaged cars from returning to the track.

Why this won’t work: With little funding beyond the Daytona 500, there’s a real possibility Whitt is starting-and-parking before too long.

Grade: D+

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Thanksgiving in LA

in game: November 22, 2023

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Olivia’s 42nd birthday dinner

(in game: May 13, 2022)

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Astrid & Anthony Labonte

July 13, 2025

in game: July 13, 2025

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Newcrest High School Class of 2025 Graduation

in game: June 1, 2025

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UMASS Amherst Graduation 2025

in game: May 14, 2025

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Valentine’s Day

in game: February 14, 2024