Help us give back to our wonderful Northern Colorado Community this Holiday Season! This is the second year that Owens Dental will be partnering with Adopt-A-Family as a collection center for the holiday toy drive! We loved hosting a tree last year – it was such a neat way to send gifts and warm holiday wishes to families in need. This has been such a difficult year for many, and we look forward to working with Adopt-A-Family again to help spread some holiday cheer!

This year marks 20 years that Adopt-A-Family has been helping provide toys and gifts to families in need right here in Northern Colorado (click here to read their story). Last year, they were able to provide toys and grocery gift cards to help make Christmas possible for 2,000 families in Northern Colorado!

This year, things will of course look a little different with COVID-19 restrictions. So, since our waiting room is closed and to limit potential exposures during shopping, the Giving Tree is now available online! We are still accepting gifts as a drop off location or you can order gifts to be shipped directly to the Adopt-A-Family office in Fort Collins (via Amazon). Here’s the link to the Virtual Giving Tree for Adopt-A-Family:

How Does the Adopt-A-Family Virtual Tree Work?

This year, many businesses are operating in a different capacity, so we created the Adopt-A-Family Virtual Giving Tree that allows people to shop while staying safe at home. Click Here to head to our Virtual Giving Tree where you can click an ornament and view toy ideas or shop from a variety of toys we have preselected. Follow the instructions on the ornament page and if you shop from Amazon, your toys will ship directly to the Adopt-A-Family Distribution Center at SERVE 6.8. You can let us know in the Amazon Gift Message, which business your toy came from.

What Kind of Ornament Should I Choose?

It depends on how you would like to help the family you will be supporting. Many families enjoy grabbing ornaments for children of similar ages as their children. Every family we help gets a $50 grocery gift card, so you may be passionate about helping families have a Christmas Dinner together. Or, you may not have the time to shop for a toy, but you can help financially sponsor a family’s Christmas experience. Whatever ornament you choose; just know you will be helping make Christmas possible for 2,000 families in Northern Colorado.

Thank you for helping us give back this Holiday Season!

– The Team at Owens Dental

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to! Fort Collins is filling the month of October with lots of treats — and maybe one or two tricks. 🙂 Read on for some of our top picks this month, and enjoy the new fall season!

**Owens Dental Featured Events**

 We’re pleased to host some of our own fun fall events this month! Continue reading for details:

Owens Dental Fall Festival & Open House

**FREE** 10/27/18, 12-3pm at Owens Dental

Put on those Halloween costumes and bring the whole family out for games, activities, and treats from the Waffle Lab food truck (No tricks — we promise!)!

Coats for Colorado

10/1 – 11/30 at Owens Dental

We’re partnering with 9 News to collect gently used and new winter coats to help keep our neighbors in Colorado warm this winter!

For art, music and theater lovers

 First Friday Gallery Walk & Downtown Sessions Concert Series

**FREE** October 5, 6-9pm in Old Town & Old Town Square

Check out the work of local artists and artisans, who will be showcasing their masterpieces at local businesses throughout the evening. Also, Wood Belly will be playing at Old Town Square starting at 6pm.

Fort Collins Symphony Masterwork 1 Concert: From Hollywood to the Big Apple

October 6, 7:30pm at the Lincoln Center

Join the Fort Collins Symphony in their first concert of the season, as they present some of Leonard Bernstein’s greatest hits.

A Little Princess

10/6 – 10/20 at the Lincoln Center

Come see a beloved classic come to life here in Fort Collins! Saturday performances through the 20th.

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

2018 CSU Homecoming 5k

10/14/18, 9am at the CSU Campus

Come participate in the 37th annual CSU homecoming 5k! Both runners and walkers of all ages are welcome and children are invited to take part in the free Kids’ Fun Run led by Cam the Ram!

Blue Sky Marathon

10/20/18, 7am at Blue Sky Trailhead

Runners, start getting yourselves warmed — and bundled — up for this trail marathon!

Ram Strength .5k

10/28/18, 12:30pm at New Belgium Brewing

This fun .5k is open to everyone! Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and Ram Strength, proceeds will be used to help fight cancer in Ram Country and support cancer survivors.

For those seeking some family fun

Ram Roundup Scavenger Hunt

Various Downtown Businesses – Ongoing through October

Love Cam the Ram and treasure hunts? You’re in luck! Spot Cam dolls in local businesses throughout the fall season and win a $100 Old Town gift card!

CSU Homecoming Weekend

October 10-14 at CSU Campus

Once you’re a Ram, you’re a Ram for life! Whether you’re a current CSU student, or an alumnus/a from many years ago, join the “Ram”ily for the family-friendly parade and football game this weekend.

Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Harvest Farm

Through 10/27 at Harvest Farm

A corn maze, a hay bale pyramid, pumpkins, and of course, food and fun for everyone! A great seasonal event recurring throughout the month of October, so try to make it out for this!

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Wishing you and your families a wonderful rest of the summer,

The Team at Owens Dental

September 2018 Local Events in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado

Back to school, back to fun! We hope you are able to welcome fall with some of these exciting local events.

**Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, for Labor Day. Enjoy the last unofficial day of summer and we’ll see you again on the 4th!**

Storytime September!

September in Fort Collins is bringing with it a slew of **FREE** author visits and book signings for all you bibliophiles! Check them out below:

Friday, September 7th, 6pm, Old Firehouse Books: Rebecca Roanhorse

Thursday, September 13th, 6pm, Old Firehouse Books: Robert Michael Pyle

Friday, September 14th, 6pm, Block One Event Center (428 Linden St.): Matt de la Peña

Saturday, September 15th, 1pm, Old Firehouse Books: Aspen Kendrick

Monday, September 17th, 7pm, Fort Collins Hilton: Jim DeFelice

Thursday, September 20th, 6pm, Old Firehouse Books: Signe Pike

Thursday, September 27th, 6pm, Old Firehouse Books: Kiersten White

For art, music and theater lovers

Free Concerts in Fort Collins: 

September 1, 6pm, Old Town Square: Blues Behind Bars

September 7, 6pm, Downtown: Downtown Sessions Concert Series

Thursday nights, Mainline’s Rooftop Patio: Live Music series

Wednesday nights, Odell’s: Live Music!

Mishawaka Concerts:

Keller William’s Pettygrass ft. the Hillbenders: September 8th

The Head and the Heart: September 12th

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Tour de Fat

September 1, all day at Downtown Fort Collins & New Belgium Brewing

Finalize your costumes and get ready for the annual Tour de Fat bike parade through Old Town!

FORTITUDE 10K

September 3rd, 8am in Downtown Fort Collins, ending at the CSU Stadium

Join in Fort Collins’ latest Labor Day weekend tradition, and run or walk your way through several of the city’s iconic locations.

Black Squirrel Half Marathon

September 8th, 7am at Lory State Park

If you enjoy trail running, you’ll love this half marathon, which features views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.

Fall Equinox Half Marathon

September 16th, 7am in the Poudre Canyon

Finish the summer strong with this half marathon! Enjoy the beauty and downhill course along Colorado’s only wild and scenic river.

For those seeking some family fun

Ram Roundup Scavenger Hunt

Begins September 7th at Various Businesses in Old Town Fort Collins

Love Cam the Ram and treasure hunts? You’re in luck! Spot Cam dolls in local businesses throughout the fall season and win a $100 Old Town gift card!

FORToberfest!

Saturday, September 15th, 1pm in Old Town Square **FREE**

A trip to Germany is as close as a drive downtown! Soak up some sunshine and enjoy great music and German-themed cuisine at this annual outdoor festival.

Elk Fest!

September 29 and 30 in Estes Park **FREE**

Come out to Estes Park for the weekend and experience a family festival inspired by and including all things elk!

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Wishing you and your families a happy fall,

– The Team at Owens Dental

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for October? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

August 2018 Local Events Newsletter: Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

Summer is winding down, but the roster of fun events in Fort Collins certainly isn’t! Come join your neighbors for one of the following happenings this month, and make the most of the last few days of summer!

For the foodies

Fort Collins Peach Festival

8/18/18 9am to 5pm at Civic Center Park *NEW LOCATION*

The Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins are excited to present the eighth annual Fort Collins Peach Festival on August 18th, 2018. Come try some new peachy treats and beverages!

Garden to Fork Cooking Class

8/30/18 at 6pm at The Gardens at Spring Creek

Excite your taste buds with the freshness of a garden harvest and learn some new cooking techniques. Plus, making a meal in the Outdoor Kitchen is sure to be fun!

Weekly Food Truck Rallies

City Park Food Truck Rally: Tuesdays 5-dusk

Fossil Creek Park Food Truck Rally: Thursdays 5:30pm – 9pm

Bath Garden Center & Nursery Food Truck Rally: Saturdays 11am – 2pm

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

Drake Road Farmers’ Market. Saturdays 10am-1pm at 802 W. Drake Rd. Fort Collins

Larimer County Farmers’ Market. Saturdays 8am-noon at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins

For art, music and theater lovers

Bohemian Nights at New West Fest!

8/10/18 -8/12/18 at Old Town Fort Collins

It’s almost here – the music event of the summer! Get ready for 3 days of awesome, free music in Old Town Fort Collins. This year’s lineup features headliners Motet, Blondie, and the Decemberists — don’t miss it!

Recurring FREE summer concerts:

Noontime Notes: Tuesdays at noon at Oak Street Plaza

Lagoon Summer Concert Series: Wednesday evenings at the CSU Lagoon

Free Music: Wednesday evenings at Odell Brewing

Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live: Thursday evenings in Old Town Square

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Thursday evenings at Front Range Village

Live Music: Thursday evenings at the Mainline Rooftop Patio

Fat Tire Friday Live: Friday evenings at New Belgium Brewing

Funkwerks Summer Concert Series: Friday evenings at Funkwerks Brewing

Downtown Sessions: First Friday of Each Month in Old Town Square

Foothills Mall Summer Concert Series: Sunday evenings at the Foothills Mall

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Kayak Fishing on the Poudre! *FREE*

8/25/18 at 8am at 9552 Poudre Canyon Road

Come try fishing from a kayak! Prior kayaking experience is a plus and while event is free, all participants must have a valid Colorado fishing license. Space is limited, so sign up early!

The Annual Pooch Plunge!

8/26/18 at 6pm at City Park Pool

Bring your pup to join hundreds of other dogs at the Pooch Plunge! Tickets can be purchased in advance (starting 8/13) or the day of. It’s always a crazy fun time for our four legged friends!

Also, here are some fun races coming up for those avid runners among us:

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and 5k – 8/3/18 at 6am in Estes Park

Mountain Avenue Mile 2018 – 8/9/18 at Mountain Ave in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Peach Festival 5k  – 8/18/18 at 8am at Civic Center Park

For those seeking some family fun

Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering

8/3/18 – 8/5/18 at Downtown Fort Collins

Celebrating 10 years of bringing the culture and history of Ireland to Northern Colorado, the 2018 Irish Festival promises live music, local vendors, and Irish culinary delights. Come join the fun!

Movie in the Square: Coco

**FREE**  8/7/18, dusk at Old Town Square

Bring the family out to enjoy this free film in the square!

Fort Collins Comic Con

8/25/18 – 8/26/18 at the Northside Aztlan Community Center

Calling all superheroes, wizards, Trekkies, Sith Lords, steampunks, Whovians, cosplayers, & other fandoms! Bring the entire family for two days of fun, fandom & excitement, all ages welcome.

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Wishing you and your families a wonderful rest of the summer,

– The Team at Owens Dental

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for September? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

July 2018 Events: Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

We hope you and your families all enjoyed a fantastic Independence Day holiday, and that you are able to enjoy this month with some of the fun events listed below!

For the foodies

Foodie Walk

Downtown Fort Collins

July 20th, 5pm

**FREE**

Treat your tastebuds to a culinary tour of downtown Fort Collins businesses, featuring live demonstrations and exclusive tastings.

FoCo Food Truck Rally

City Park, Fort Collins

Every Tuesday through September, 5:30pm to dusk

Come enjoy live music, vendors and delicious and unique eats from your favorite food trucks!

For art, music and theater lovers

Downtown Sessions Concert Series

Old Town Square

July 6th, 6pm

**FREE**

Old Town’s summer concert series continues on the first Friday night in July with local Colorado bands Johnny & the Mongrels and the Wendy Woo Band. Join your neighbors for a great night of live music and dancing!

Lagoon Concert Series

The Lagoon at Colorado State University

Various Dates

**FREE**

If you’re craving live music and the best mobile eats from around town, come hang out by the CSU lagoon on select Wednesday nights this month for local bands and food trucks galore!

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Never Summer 10K

State Forest State Park, Gould, CO

July 29th, 5:30am

Take a short trip into the mountains for an unforgettable racing experience, and come run this fun 10k!

For those seeking some family fun

Outdoor Movie Nights

Old Town Square

Recurring

**FREE**

Enjoy a free movie night out on the square watching some cherished family favorites!

Wizard of Oz Sing-a-Long

Old Town Library

July 28th, 2pm

**FREE**

If you’re a fan of the Judy Garland classic, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to sing along with the songs from the film! Bring your family and your singing pipes; refreshments will be provided.

Knights of the Tempest Summer Showtime Spectacular

Oasis Equestrian Center

July 21 and 22

Travel back to medieval times and watch knights joust at this spectacular tournament!

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Just a side note – make sure you call ahead of time to book any appointments for the next few months. Our summer schedule is always very busy and is already mostly full! We hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at some of these fun events!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer,

The Team at Owens Dental

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for August? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

June 2018 Events in Northern Colorado

With school out and the summer finally upon us in full force, we hope you’ll be able to enjoy this month with some of the fun events listed below!

For the foodies

Taste of Fort Collins

June 8-10 – at various restaurants throughout Old Town Fort Collins

Kick off the summer with this annual event, featuring delicious food and drinks, plus live music!

Foodie Walk

June 15th, 5pm – at various restaurants throughout Old Town Fort Collins

**FREE**

Treat your tastebuds to a culinary tour of downtown Fort Collins businesses, featuring live demonstrations and exclusive tastings.

FoCo Food Truck Rally

Every Tuesday through September, 5:30pm to dusk, takes place at Fort Collins City Park 

Come enjoy live music, vendors and delicious and unique eats from your favorite food trucks!

For art, music and theater lovers

Downtown Sessions Concert Series

June 1st, 6pm at Old Town Square

**FREE**

Old Town’s summer concert series kicks off the first night in June with local Colorado bands Tallgrass and Maxwell Mud. Join your neighbors for a great night of live music and dancing!

Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors” Presented by OpenStage Theatre

June 2, 7pm at the Park at Columbine Health Systems

One of Shakespeare’s zaniest comedies comes to life in the park! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of live theatre.

Lagoon Concert Series

Various Dates at the Lagoon at Colorado State University

**FREE**

If you’re craving live music and the best mobile eats from around town, come hang out by the CSU lagoon on select Wednesday nights this month for local bands and food trucks galore!

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

18th Annual Ladies and Men’s Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, Hosted by the Loveland Lions Club

June 7th at the Olde Course in Loveland, CO.

*Patient sponsored event!* Tee up for a great cause and having a swingin’ time playing golf for charity! For details, call 970-290-5489.

Fort Collins Bike to Work Day

June 27th, 6:30-9:30am – all over Fort Collins! 

**FREE**

Bikes, fun and free food? Come join us for the Fort Collins Bike to Work Day! Ride to work on the 28th and enjoy free food and giveaways from any of the 50 sponsored breakfast stations.

Fort Collins Fitness Festival

June 30th, all day (Groupon discounts available here!). Taking place at Colorado State University Stadium

Get your heart pumping and those endorphins flowing at the first annual Fort Collins Fitness Festival! Featuring activities from a to zumba, you’re sure to find something you will love!

For those seeking some family fun

Family Movie Night: Disney’s Coco

June 7th, 7pm at Council Tree Library

**FREE**

Enjoy a free family movie night out at the library and enjoy the latest Disney animated film.

Rock Your Art Out Family Painting Event

June 2nd, 10am at Old Town Library

Bring your family and artistic skills for this event hosted by Pinot’s Palette staffers! Create a work of art and, more importantly, a memory to cherish forever.

Father’s Day 5K

June 17th, 8am at the Shops at Foothills

With special father-daughter and father-son races, this 5K promises a fun way to celebrate Father’s Day!

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Just a side note – make sure you call ahead of time to book any appointments for the next few months. Our summer schedule is always very busy and is already filling up! We hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at some of these fun events!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer,

– The Team at Owens Dental

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for July? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

May 2018 Events

We are so excited that springtime has finally arrived in full force! We have May day (today), May the 4th Be With You (5/4), Cinco De Mayo (5/5), National Teacher Appreciation Day (5/8), Mother’s Day (5/13), AND Memorial Day (5/28) all in one month! Wow, May is going to be fun! Let’s welcome the new season with some of these fun events, we hope to see you there!

For the foodies:

Pemberley Woods Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Happy Lucky’s Teahouse, May 13th at 1pm

Treat your mom to an afternoon filled with tea, scones, and other delights as you celebrate her on her special day. For more information and to register, click here.

Larimer County Farmers Market

Old Town, May 19th at 8am

Celebrate spring with dozens of local vendors at Fort Collins’ oldest farmers market, where you’re sure to find lots of taste-tempting treats from foodies and farmers around the area. For more information, click here.

For art, music and theater lovers:

Fort Collins Gallery Walk

**FREE** Downtown Fort Collins, May 4th at 6pm

Support local artists as you meander the streets of Old Town in search of the next great masterpiece! For more information on this month’s participants and special features, click here.

Fort Collins Community Barn Dance

Everyday Joe’s Coffee House, May 19th at 7pm

Love to dance? Grab a partner and join friends in the Fort Collins community for a night of square dancing and great music! No experience? No worries! They’ll teach you all the dances first! For more info, click here.

The Larimer Chorale Presents Celtic Journey

May 23rd and 24th, click here for locations and times

Let the Larimer Chorale whisk you away to Ireland, England, and Wales as they sing stunning Celtic melodies in what they claim will be a “mystical and magical evening”!

For Lifelong Learners:

Rekindle the Classics Book Group

**FREE** Wolverine Farm Publick House, May 10th at 6:30

Bookworms, you’ll be in good company at this discussion! Hosted by the CSU department of English, the group will be discussing The Master and the Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov in an informal, friendly environment, and community members are welcome to join in the fun! For more information, click here.

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle:

Colorado Run

Spring Canyon Community Park, May 28th at 8am

Designed for novice and expert runners alike, this race is sure to be a great way to get outside on Memorial Day and enjoy some Colorado beauty as you walk or run 10k along Horsetooth Reservoir! Find out more here.

Quad Rock Ultra Trail Run

25 and 50 mile races, May 12th

If you’re one of those crazy runners and a regular marathon isn’t enough, and you’re just dying for a longer run that is steeper and on trails, this is the event for you! Unfortunately, none of us at the office are this dedicated to the sport, but we have a LOT of respect for all of you who are signed up for this event… best of luck to you!

For those seeking some family fun:

Kessel Run Family Fun Run/Walk

**FREE** May 4th at 5pm, Old Town Library

May the fourth be with you at this family-friendly run/walk around the library, where you’ll encounter games and surprises that are out of this galaxy! Sport your best Star Wars apparel and come join the fun!

Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo Festival

**FREE** Old Town Fort Collins, May 5th and 6th

Get the whole family together for a day of joyful festivities designed to celebrate cultural diversity in our own hometown! Events this year include mariachi bands, zumba classes, and bungee jumping — plus, a variety of vendors will be sharing their beautiful arts and crafts. Click here for the details.

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We hope you are able to get out and enjoy your Fort Collins community with some of the above events! And, as always, if you have suggestions for our next newsletter, we would love to hear them — just email us and we’ll find a place for them in the next issue!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Spring!

– The Team at Owens DDS

Happy Spring!

Spring into the new season with some of these great events, and be sure to email us if there’s anything you’d like to see in the next issue!

For the foodies

Fort Collins Wine Festival

4/6/18 4-6pm, Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins

Don’t miss the chance to sample wine, beer, and tapas at this taste-tempting annual event! VIP and general tickets available here.

Foodie Walk

4/20/18 5-8pm, Downtown Fort Collins

Old Town’s monthly foodie walk takes you on a tour of local gustatory delights! Whether you prefer something savory or sweet, your tastebuds will be tickled by delightful treats and culinary fun facts!

For art, music and theater lovers

An Evening of Chopin and Ballet

4/27/18 and 4/28/18 7pm, 4/28/18 2pm, Lincoln Center Theatre

Treat yourself to an elegant evening at the ballet, featuring some of Chopin’s most beloved melodies!

Die Zauberflöte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

4/4/18 – 4/8/18, CSU Griffin Concert Hall

**FREE**

Enjoy a delightful story accompanied by unforgettable music at this fresh production of Mozart’s 1791 opera. Tickets and times available here.

Fort Collins Symphony POPS Concert: “Broadway POPS!”

4/20/18, 7-9pm, Timberline Church

Something old, something new… and all of it, so much fun! Attend a night out at the symphony, where all-time Broadway favorites will be wedded to contemporary tunes for an evening you won’t forget!

For Lifelong Learners

Bags Packed and Headed to the Rockies: the Legacy of Immigration in Fort Collins

4/6/18, 6-9pm, Global Village Museum

Come learn something new about your the history of your hometown, and support graduate students at Colorado State University by attending this new exhibit at the Global Village Museum. Half-price admission tonight only as part of the Fort Collins monthly Gallery Walk!

Poetry Reading with Special Guests Bill O’Neill and Russell Brakefield

4/12/18, 6-7pm, Old Firehouse Books

**FREE**

Join poets Bill O’Neill, Russell Brakefield, and Sasha Steensen for a special poetry reading, as they each celebrate new or recent publications of their poetry collections.

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Earth Day

4/21/18, 11am-5pm, Civic Center Park Fort Collins

Join your Fort Collins neighbors in celebrating the earth and the start of spring at this all-day festival featuring booths by local vendors, delicious food, live music, and more!

Horsetooth Half Marathon

4/15/18, 8:30am, Hughes Stadium

Runners, get revved up! Dust off those tennis shoes after a long winter and get ready to race along this beloved Fort Collins landmark. Remember to register early to ensure your spot!

For those seeking some family fun

Story Theatre at the Library

Various dates and times, click here for more info

**FREE**

Let this talented troupe of young actors entertain you with silly stories and mischievous mayhem! Sure to make for a delightful afternoon with the family.

Lego Day!

4/13/18, 10am-12pm, Old Firehouse Books

**FREE**

Bring your children (or simply get in touch with your inner child!) to Old Firehouse Books’ annual Lego Day, and spend the morning inventing! All materials provided.

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Wishing you and your families a wonderful spring!

The Team at Owens Dental