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Five Things You Need to Know Aug. 5

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1) Toy Story 3 movie under the stars, Chesterfield Amphitheater, likely starts at dusk. Bring your seating. All ages. Concession open.

2) is offering a public art experience to school students in painting a Chesterfield style sofa, similar to "Make Your Mark" Mural Project. Schedule for your students now.

3) Weekend Bonus: Storytime, Sat., 10 a.m., , ages 9 months to 2 years with family, songs too.

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4) Weekend Bonus: Fire Safety Fair, Saturday, , 11 a.m.-3 p.m., includes rescue helicopter landing, fire trucks, crash demos, burning rooms and more. Monarch Fire Protection District.

5) On this day: In 1620 the Mayflower ship departs UK for U.S.; in 1861 the first income tax levied by U.S. to pay for the Civil War; in 1882 Standard Oil of NJ is founded by Rockefellers; in 1957 TV music show American Bandstand debuts for teen baby boomers; in 1962 Nelson Mandela is first jailed in South Africa for 28 years; in 1981 Pres. Ronald Reagan fires 11,000-plus air traffic controllers for ignoring his edict to return to work.

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