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    Art of Manga coming to San Francisco de Young museum

    ByEileen Ogintz July 11, 2025July 9, 2025

    Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today.

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    What did you forget to pack for your family summer vacation?

    ByEileen Ogintz July 10, 2025December 5, 2025

    What did you forget to pack for your last family summer vacation, or your next one?
    Once, I forgot my child’s duffel as we were heading to Cape Cod

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    Best bird watching in years at Ohio Bird Sanctuary

    ByEileen Ogintz July 10, 2025July 9, 2025

    The 90-acre preserve provides important habitat for 52 species of breeding birds and migratory species, as well as hospital and rehabilitation care for raptors and other injured birds

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    Experience culinary delights on AmaWaterways river cruises

    ByEileen Ogintz July 9, 2025September 8, 2025

    For years, AMA Waterways has partnered with local farmers to source the freshest produce, herbs, and freshwater fish, bringing vibrant, seasonal flavors to every plate.

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    Cool places for summer at museums of illusions

    ByAndy Yemma July 8, 2025July 3, 2025

    Looking for a cool place to beat the summer heat, and learn about magical things? Visit a Museum of Illusions

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    Evening Farmers Market Returns in Seattle at Pike Place

    ByEileen Ogintz July 7, 2025July 3, 2025

    Pike Place Market in Seattle announces the return of Produce on Pike, its weekly evening farmers market series

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    Reserve a camping spot online and save

    ByEileen Ogintz July 6, 2025July 3, 2025

    For one day only, on July 15, Campspot is turning back the clock with its new Retro Rebate, offering a $40 rebate on any qualified app booking

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    Gold Star Families: TSA waiving enrollment fees for you

    ByEileen Ogintz July 5, 2025July 3, 2025

    This summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for…

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    Safe Kids Worldwide offers summer child safety tips

    ByEileen Ogintz July 4, 2025July 3, 2025

    Summer is a time when neglecting basic child safety puts kids at higher risk of getting hurt, or worse.

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  • The plusses and minuses of family reunions
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    The plusses and minuses of family reunions

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2025December 5, 2025

    Yhe YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and set on more than 800 acres is very popular for reunions

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