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                                                <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f18c35;"><span style="font-family: Arial Black,Gadget,sans-serif;" class="pt16">October 2012 News and E<strong>vents</strong></span></span></p>
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                                                <p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', Gadget, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Happy 50th Birthday to Rachel Carson's <em>Silent Spring</em></span></strong></span></span></p>
                                                <p>Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Rachel Carson this fall. Her groundbreaking book, <em>Silent Spring</em>, helped alert the world to the effects of unregulated and misused pesticides. The book is thought by many to be the start of the modern environmental movement. A flurry of books and articles has been published on this important <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/magazine/how-silent-spring-ignited-the-environmental-movement.html?pagewanted=all">anniversary</a>. In honor of the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of her book we are giving away a copy of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/books/review/on-a-farther-shore-by-william-souder.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_moc.semityn.www">the New York Times&rsquo; notable</a> book <em>On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson</em> written by William Souder.&nbsp;</p>
                                                <p>&nbsp;Head over to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/saferpestcontrolproject">Facebook</a> page to participate: Like us and comment on our &ldquo;On a Farther Shore&rdquo; photo to be entered. Tell us how Rachel Carson has inspired you.</p>
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                                                <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial Black,Gadget,sans-serif;">Countdown to the Ladybug Bash</span></span></strong></span></p>
                                                <p>The Ladybug Bash is this month! You only have two weeks left to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/SaferPestControlProject/OnlineGiving.html">purchase your tickets</a>&nbsp;($65)&nbsp;to this fun event. Join us as we celebrate Kim Stone for her over twenty years of activism, and hear a new song from our new Ms. Ladybug-a! Thanks also to our newest event sponsor, Lagunitas Brewing Co.</p>
                                                <p>&nbsp;Have you already bought your tickets? Do you want to bring your friends? Take a second to head over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaferPestControlProject">our Facebook page</a>, &ldquo;Like&rdquo; us, and RSVP to the <a href="http://bit.ly/LBB2012">event</a>! Then invite your friends and let them know you&rsquo;re coming. We&rsquo;ll be sharing even more auction items on our Facebook page, so check back often to see what will be available.</p>
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                                                <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial Black,Gadget,sans-serif;"><strong><span><span>Sneak Peak: Ladybug Bash Auction Items</span></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></p>
                                                <p>Here's an advanced look at our auction items. Take a look and plan to bid on these great packages at the Bash with Lin Brehmer as auctioneer!</p>
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                                                    <li>Year Supply of <strong>Organic Valley</strong> products: Produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, Organic Valley milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, butter, soy and more are healthy choices for your family, dinnertime or anytime. Free item up to $10 value each week.</li>
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                                                    <li>Chef for a Day at <strong>moto Restaurant</strong>: Chef Homaro Cantu of moto invites you to spend a Saturday in the kitchen, working side by side with the moto team in preparation for evening dinner service. You will have a chance to see and learn the cutting edge molecular gastronomy cooking techniques for which Cantu and moto have become known.</li>
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                                                    <li>Harbor Country Get Away: Stay for three nights and four days in a beautiful custom home in <strong>Sawyer, Michigan</strong>. This spectacular mountain-inspired home in the woods is a wonderful respite for up to 10 of your family members or friends.</li>
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                                                    <li>Romantic Weekend Downtown for Two: Luxuriate in a two-night stay at <strong>Sofitel Chicago Water Tower</strong>, located one block west of Magnificent Mile. Guestrooms boast feather beds, striking views of downtown Chicago, marble bathrooms, and L'Occitane amenities. While you&rsquo;re there, enjoy a $100 Lettuce Entertain You (HUB 51, Nacional 27, Maggiano&rsquo;s Little Italy, and <a href="http://www.leye.com/restaurants">more</a>) gift card, and two downtown Chicago walking tour passes from the Chicago Architecture Foundation.</li>
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                                                    <li>Penguins and Pizza: Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute penguin encounter for 4 at <strong>Shedd Aquarium</strong>, where you&rsquo;ll be introduced to one of their outgoing penguins and even get to touch its sleek, slick feathers. Then stop by the green-certified South Loop Lou Malnati&rsquo;s for pizza.</li>
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                                                    <li>Our <strong>silent auction</strong> includes great items from Patagonia, Old Town School of Folk Music, Brew and Grow, Brew Camp, City Provisions, Steppenwolf Theatre Co., Second City, and Urban Oasis, along with many other restaurants, theatre, spa, and gardening packages!</li>
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                                                    <li>Remember to like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaferPestControlProject">Facebook</a> to receive more updates on our great auction items!</li>
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