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Sheriff details events leading up to Floyd Co. mass shooting

Sheriff details events leading up to Floyd Co. mass shooting

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) — During a press conference Sunday, Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt shared events that led up to a violent, deadly standoff that occurred Thursday evening in the community of Allen.

The incident described by officials as a ‘war zone’ claimed the lives of three officers, a K-9 officer and injured four other people, including additional police officers.

Lance Storz is in the Pike County Detention Center on a $10 million cash bond facing several charges, including two counts of murder of a police officer. He also faces charges in connection with the death of K-9 Drago who served with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. A not guilty plea was entered on Storz’s behalf during a virtual court hearing.

Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt said Sunday the incident began Thursday, June 30 after the sheriff’s office received a phone call about a woman being held against her will.

When deputies arrived at the home in question near the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Street for a welfare check, a woman was waiting outside and ran to their cruisers, according to Sheriff Hunt.

The woman told deputies Lance Storz was inside the home and she was only able to leave because he was asleep.

Deputies retrieved the woman’s daughter who was at another home and took them both to a safe place, Sheriff Hunt reports.

While being interviewed, the woman accused Storz of taking her phone and holding her hostage inside the home for days.

Sheriff Hunt said the woman told deputies the only time she was able to use a phone was when Storz was sleeping. That is when she said she was able to contact a relative for help. That relative then called the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Hunt says.

Following the woman’s interview with officials, an Emergency Protection Order was filed.

Details about why protective order filed against mass shooting suspect

The woman accused Storz of emotional and physical abuse, including rape. She also warned deputies by telling them that Storz had guns inside the home, the press conference Sunday revealed.

“The woman did say that Mr. Storz had firearms in the house. Deputies didn’t know at that time, obviously how many or to what extent his training was or if he had any,” said Sheriff Hunt.

An examination at the hospital did show signs of physical assault, deputies say.

Sheriff Hunt said Sunday a total of four deputies went to the home Thursday to serve the Emergency Protection Order and arrest Storz for fourth degree physical assault.

Deputies got their first glimpse of Storz in a window behind blinds when they first approached the home.

Deputy William Petry, a victim of Thursday’s shootout, was the first to go up to the house, Sheriff Hunt reported.

Hunt said Storz opened the door ‘like he had been waiting for police’ and started firing.

Sheriff Hunt tells WSAZ.com Storz was wearing a bullet proof vest and backpack when he started firing at police.

“The suspect opened the door like he had been waiting for them,” said Hunt. “He knew they were coming.”

Sheriff Hunt said at least one officer was forced to hide underneath his police vehicle for hours to avoid being shot.

“Deputy Lawson would have been the fourth car,” said Hunt. “Deputy Hall was the third car. Deputy Hall was able to roll out of his car and he was to the rear of the K-9 vehicle driven by deputy Newsome. Deputy Hall rolled under the car and remained hidden there for hours to come. When Deputy Lawson rolled out of his vehicle he was immediately shot.”

Names of others injured in mass shooting released

Deputy William Petry with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Capt. Ralph Frasure with the Prestonsburg Police Department and Prestonsburg Police Officer Jacob R. Chaffins all died as a result of their injuries sustained during the shootout.

Three law enforcement officers were shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday.
Three law enforcement officers were shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday.(WSAZ)

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A vigil is planned Sunday evening to honor Petry, Frasure and Chaffins at the Prestonsburg High School.

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Officials described Thursday’s shooting as the deadliest law enforcement death in Kentucky since the prison riot in Eddyville in 1924 and the deadliest law enforcement event to happen in Eastern Kentucky.

This is a developing story.

Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.

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The hunt is on: Easter events abound throughout weekend for families to enjoy

The hunt is on: Easter events abound throughout weekend for families to enjoy

WILLMAR

— Saturday’s high of 40 degrees didn’t deter the eagerness of area youngsters, who dressed up in vibrant Easter colors for a morning of Easter egg hunting activities scattered around Kandiyohi County.

Everly Litzau, 5, cracks open her Easter eggs to see what kind of candy she secured following Saturday morning's Easter egg hunt at Lake Lillian City Park in Lake Lillian April 16, 2022.

Everly Litzau, 5, cracks open her Easter eggs to see what kind of candy she secured following Saturday morning’s Easter egg hunt at Lake Lillian City Park in Lake Lillian on April 16, 2022.

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Early in the day, children and their families crammed into an activities room over at the Willmar Public Library for arts and crafts, pictures with the Easter bunny and the grand finale of an egg hunt downstairs among the countless rows of books.

Due to the popularity of the event the previous time it was held in 2019, the event was limited to participants and had two sessions throughout the morning. Each child was able to walk away with five eggs.

Bags of Easter eggs await being put out for children to collect them during the NL Ambassador Annual Pancake Feed & Easter Egg Hunt at the New London American Legion the morning of Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Bags of Easter eggs await being put out for children to collect them during the NL Ambassador Annual Pancake Feed and Easter Egg Hunt at the New London American Legion the morning of Saturday, April 16, 2022.

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Later in the morning, bundled-up kiddos gathered at the Lake Lillian City Park for a hunt and additional prizes.

In addition, the New London Ambassador Annual Pancake Feed & Easter Egg Hunt was an ongoing event throughout the morning hours, where kids and families could partake in an indoor egg hunt, enjoy a proper pancake breakfast, silent auction, bake sale and bike giveaway.

Mother Danika Smith, at right, holds out an Easter egg for her daughter, Amelia Smith, 10 months, Saturday morning during the New London Ambassador Annual Pancake Feed & Easter Egg Hunt at the American Legion in New London.

Mother Danika Smith, at right, holds out an Easter egg for her daughter, Amelia Smith, 10 months, Saturday morning during the New London Ambassador Annual Pancake Feed and Easter Egg Hunt at the American Legion in New London.

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2022 Easter weekend events around Panhandle

2022 Easter weekend events around Panhandle

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – From egg hunts to sunrise services, here’s a list of Easter events going on in the Florida panhandle.

BAY COUNTY

Jehovah Witness Memorial Event – Friday – Various

This unique event will be held in six languages at various places in the Florida panhandle. To find a service and time near you, click here.

Petting Zoo for Easter – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., River Camps neighborhood on Highway 388

Bozeman is bringing their baby animals and others to River Camps for a petting zoo for the neighborhood.

Parker Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, 11 a.m. – Memorial Park

An Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Kids will find 400 eggs scattered across Memorial Park.

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, 9 a.m. – St. Andrews State Park

PC Dive Club presents the most unique Easter egg hunt to hit Bay County. An underwater Easter egg hunt! Scuba divers and snorkelers from the tri-state area will search St. Andrews State Park’s jetties to search for that special egg that will win the great prizes.

GULF COUNTY

Two Fish Food Market Easter Baskets – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET – 212 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe

Easter Baskets will be available as supplies last for Two Fish shoppers with children in their households. Donated by the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office.

OKALOOSA COUNTY

Annual City of Crestview Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Twins Hills Park

The Egg Hunt Extravaganza will kick off at 9:15 a.m. on the small soccer field for the 0-3 year age group. At 10:15 a.m. the egg hunt will move to the football field for ages 4-6, as well as ages 7-12.

WALTON COUNTY

Easter Bunny Photo (H)op – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 801 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs

Along with the photo opportunity, attendees can partake in an Easter Egg Hunt at participating brick-and-mortar Main Street merchants. All events are free to attend and open to all ages.

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Austin Easter Egg Hunt 2022: 10 Events, Activities for Kids, Toddlers & Adults

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Easter in the City of Hutto

Best Easter Egg Hunts in the Austin Area – Image Credit – City of Hutto Facebook Page

Are you looking for Easter Egg Hunts in the Austin area? We are blessed with many Easter egg hunts and festivals this Spring, thanks to local businesses, communities, and churches. Our list outlines the 10 best easter egg hunts that can be enjoyed by toddlers, kids and adults!

Editor’s Note: We at austinot.com bring you up to date with the latest information. However, as always, please confirm before you head out. 

Austin Easter Egg Hunt 2022: Events & Activities for Kids and Toddlers

2022 Sweet Eats Easter Egg Hunts

2022 Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Easter Egg Hunts

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This year Sweet Eats will host its Egg Hunts in a giant 2 acre field packed full of farm-themed hiding places. The first hunt of the day is limited to 20 kids, all other hunts is limited to 50 kids so act fast before it gets sold out!

Where: 14400 E. State Highway 29 Georgetown, TX 78626-2515

When: April 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 – Every half hour 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

How Much: $9/hunt (Online) | $10/hunt (Gate)


Easter Eggstravaganza at Calvary Baptist Church

Easter Eggstravaganza at Calvary Baptist Church

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Egg Hunt, Bounce Houses, Food, Crafts & More. Little Ones to Prek: 11:30am, Kinder to 2nd Grade: 12pm, 3rd to 6th Grade 12:30pm

Where: 3005 TX-150 Loop, Bastrop, TX 78602

When: Saturday, April 9 11 am – 1pm

How Much: Free


Hutto Hop-up Pop-up

Easter in the City of Hutto

Best Easter Egg Hunts in the Austin Area – Image Credit – City of Hutto Facebook Page

Hop up to historic Downtown Hutto for this pop-up Easter egg hunt! Stuffed eggs will be scattered all around the East Street area. This is a SELF-SERVE, flexible activity. Bring your own basket/bag to gather eggs anytime from sunrise to sunset Good Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16 if there are any left. But please limit yourself to ONE basket/bag per child.

Where: 500 West Live Oak St., Hutto TX 78634

When: April 15 – 16, 8 am – 6 pm

How Much: Free


Mt. Olive’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Eggstravaganza- Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

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Easter Egg Hunt, Petting Zoo, and Bounce House! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Where: Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 10408 Hwy 290 West, Austin TX 78736

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 am – 12 pm

How Much: Free


Cedar Park Eggstravaganza

Some BUNNY is hopping into Cedar Park for its annual Egg Hunt! This year, they have extended the Egg Hunt so all can participate anytime from 2–4 p.m. The egg hunt runs throughout the event so every child is guaranteed a chance to find eggs and get a toy or candy prize. Egg hunts are divided into small age groups and have no start time. Enjoy train rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, and photos with the bunny until 3:45 pm.

Where: Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.

When: Sunday, April 10, 2 pm -4 pm

How Much: Free


Killeen Easter Egg Hunt

Killeen Easter Egg Hunt

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Hop Hop to the Killeen Athletic Complex, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd! The egg hunt will start at 6:30pm. There will be FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, free face painting, food truck, music and more.

Where: 436-284 W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76541, United States

When: Saturday, April 9 11 am – 1pm

How Much: Free


Austin Easter Egg Hunt 2022: Events & Activities for Kids and Toddlers – Continued

Suds Monkey Easter Egg Hunt

Suds Monkey Easter Egg Hunt

Image Credit – Suds Monkey Brewery FB Page

It’s Finally here,  the FIRST Easter Egg Hunt at Suds Monkey’s new location. This year will be the best that the management will have ever put on! Suds Monkey will be breaking it out the hunt by ages and times to make sure that your kiddo’s have the best experience possible. Please be sure to bring your own basket.

Where: 12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737, United States

When:Friday, April 15, 2 pm – 5 pm

How Much: FREE


McKenna Children’s Museum Easter Scavenger Hunt

McKenna Children's Museum Easter Scavenger Hunt

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Join for a fun Easter Scavenger Hunt! Can you find all of the paper eggs hidden throughout the museum? This fun activity will be available all day, while supplies last!

Where: 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130

When: Friday, April 15, 9 am – 4 pm

How Much: FREE


HTU Community Easter Egg Hunt

Easter at Huston Tilotson University

Image Credit – Huston Tilotson University Facebook Page

Children of all ages are invited to hunt for the thousands of eggs hidden around the Huston-Tillotson University campus during the 2022 16th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter egg hunt features a $500 scholarship prize egg, prize eggs for school supplies and gift certificates, eggs with candy and coins, and filled baskets.

Where: Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702-2795

When: Saturday, April 16, 10 am

How Much: FREE


Wolf Ranch Farmers Market Easter Egg hunt

Easter at Wolf Ranch Farmers Market

Image Credit: Wolf Ranch Farmers Market Facebook Page

Bring your kids out and enjoy the fun of hunting eggs!

Where: 1015 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628-5338, United States

When: Saturday, April 16, 9 am

How Much: FREE


 

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7 Reasons why Hunt: Showdown’s Traitor’s Moon Event Can’t Be Missed

7 Reasons why Hunt: Showdown's Traitor's Moon Event Can't Be Missed

Hunt: Showdown is one of the most intriguing and distinctive multiplayer shooters to emerge in the last five years. Since its original release in 2019, over 3.5 million unique players have taken to its swamps to experience its riveting atmosphere and open-ended combat. As time has passed, its formidable reputation has only grown, as the game constantly evolves through regular updates and thrilling community events.

Now, a new light shines down upon the game’s thriving community of hunters, in the form of the Traitor’s Moon. Its eerie glow will reveal new rewards for hunters to earn, and new revelations about the world of Hunt Showdown to be discovered. With less than two weeks to go before the Traitor’s Moon wanes, here are seven reasons to grab your rifle and experience this exciting lunar phenomenon.


Experience the tense horror of Hunt: Showdown’s unique setting

In the sweltering bayou of nineteenth-century Louisiana, evil has taken root. The dead prowl the swamps and woodlands, attacking anyone in sight, while terrifying monsters lurk in the abandoned settlements that litter the wetlands like flyblown corpses. In this strange, dangerous world, teams of professional hunters compete in a deadly race to kill these monsters, and claim the lucrative bounties offered to rid the wetlands of their affliction.

By tracking down clues scattered through the swamps, players can pin down the location of Hunt Showdown’s unholy beasts, and fight them with powerful period weapons like revolvers, repeater rifles, and sawn-off shotguns. Yet for all their strength and ferocity, the creatures that form your quarry are not necessarily the most dangerous foe you’ll face…

Wade into a multiplayer shooter unlike any other

Hunt: Showdown’s multiplayer doesn’t play by the usual rules. You won’t know where other teams of hunters are, or even how many of them are out there. All you know is that they’ll do whatever it takes to bring home the bounty themselves, even if that means ripping it from your cold, dead hands.

Hence, sometimes it’s wiser to deploy cunning rather than courage. Let other hunters take on the maps’ powerful bosses, like the towering Butcher, the noisome Spider, or the ferocious Scrapbeak. Once the beast is dead, strike hard at those hunters as they revel in their victory and swipe the bounty from their corpses. Or you could track them as they attempt to escape, laying an ambush at a nearby extraction point and taking your victory from the jaws of their defeat.

How you approach a game of Hunt: Showdown is entirely down to you. After all, what happens in the bayou, stays in the bayou.


Unlock new weapons and Legendary Skins

As the Traitor’s Moon rises over the world of Hunt: Showdown, players will gain the opportunity to earn a multitude of exciting rewards. To start, there are four new weapons players can add to their hunter’s arsenal. The Scottfield Brawler and the Berthier Riposte come with powerful melee variants for extra combat flexibility, while the Caldwell Model 92 New Army, and the Winfield Model 93 Slate are entirely new firearms making their debut during Traitor’s Moon. On top of this, players can also unlock a variety of Legendary skins for weapons and equipment.

These four fearsome firearms can be unlocked right now for your Hunter. And time is of the essence. When the Traitor’s Moon wanes, hunters left in the dark will have to wait a further 20 days before these new weapons unlock again, so the best time to grab these new guns is now!

Earn rewards as you play, with no additional cost

The waters of Hunt Showdown’s bayou may be murky, but how you earn rewards during Traitor’s Moon is abundantly clear. If you own the game, there’s no need to put down any additional coin. All the goodies bestowed in the event can be gained by accruing Event Points. There’s a wide range of ways to earn these points. You can simply play the game, earning points by investigating clues and successfully extracting with bounties. Or you can actively seek out special in-game objects like ‘Orwellian Effigies’ which reward players with Event Points when destroyed.


Learn more about the unique world of Hunt: Showdown

Beneath the wan glow of the Traitor’s Moon, players will be able to shed new light on Hunt: Showdown’s mysterious world, in an event where story plays a more important role than ever before. The inscrutable Mr Orwell Chary, administrator for the American Hunters Association, has mysterious designs of his own during the Traitor’s Moon, and canny hunters will be able to gradually unveil these machinations as they play.

Get involved in a game that’s constantly updating

Traitor’s Moon is but the latest event to expand upon Hunt Showdown’s captivating multiplayer. Alongside annual themed events for holidays like Christmas and Hallowe’en, Hunt also sees frequent special events that alter the game. In last year’s event ‘As the Crow Flies’, for example, hunters worked together to reveal the identity of a brand-new boss, the formidable Scrapbeak, while all participants received a new pistol, the Dark Miasma. Last year also saw hunters venture into new territory via a huge new map, DeSalle. More new features are coming to Hunt throughout 2022, so hunters should keep their weapons primed and their wits about them.


Hunt Showdown (and all its DLC) is currently cheaper than ever

The advent of Traitor’s Moon also sees Hunt: Showdown go on sale for the first time ever. Players can currently get 55% off Hunt: Showdown. The game will be on sale until Aptil 7 (but rest assured; many more sales and events are coming to the game after that).

If that isn’t enough to encourage you to wade in, Crytek has also collected four of Hunt Showdown’s DLC packages into a new bundle, the Moonrise Bundle. This includes existing DLCs, The Kid, Llorona’s Heir, and the Rat, alongside a brand new DLC called Meridian Turncoat, which introduces the fearsome legendary Hunter Wim Jansen – aka The Turncoat – alongside a new Legendary Weapon and a Legendary Ammo Box.

Player’s can currently get 35% off the Moonrise bundle (which includes the base game), making now the opportune moment to get involved in this endlessly fascinating multiplayer shooter.

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This farm in the Lower Mainland is offering an adorable boozy adult Easter egg hunt (PHOTOS)

This farm in the Lower Mainland is offering an adorable boozy adult Easter egg hunt (PHOTOS)

The event will include appetizers, dinner, and an egg hunt with ’90s retro tunes. There’s also a ‘meet and greet’ with the Easter Bunny.

A popular local farm in the Lower Mainland is welcoming guests to a couple of fun Easter events this spring. 

Located in Abbotsford, Maan Farms will offer two Easter-themed events this year: one family-friendly offering and a boozy egg hunt for adults. 

Children can interact with adorable farm animals and go on a fun Easter egg hunt at the Baby Animal Easter days (BAE days) event on the farm. There will also be a live Easter bunny, storytelling, and playtime at Barnyard Adventureland.  

Each ticket includes meeting the Easter Bunny, holding and interacting with six different baby animals (bunnies, ducklings, chicks, calves, goats, and pigs), admission to all seven attractions at  Barnyard Adventureland, an activity booklet for the scavenger hunt, eggs to be collected at each animal station to receive an Easter treat at the end of the day, and the opportunity to find the coveted golden egg for a chance to win the grand prize.

Mamma Maan’s culinary prowess will be on display in an array of homemade sweet treats including Rice Krispies Egg Nests, carrot cake, mini donuts, “egg-cellent” ice cream and savoury dishes, such as chickpea and butter chicken rice bowls.

What is Easter ice cream? 

The “Egg-cellent” ice cream includes a “caramel surprise”  inside of a handmade chocolate egg filled with creamy, soft swirl ice cream and topped with mini eggs.

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Photo via Maan Farms

Boozy egg hunt for adults 

Maan Farms is offering a Bunnies & Booze Easter egg hunt that is only for adults (ages 19 and up). The event will include appetizers, dinner, and an egg hunt with ’90s retro tunes. 

Each ticket includes the egg hunt with fun games, such as the spoon race, appetizers, dinner, an alcoholic beverage of beer or Maan Farm’s Estate Winery’s award-winning berry wine, ‘meet and greet’ with the Easter Bunny,  and the egg hunt including a chance to find the golden egg to qualify for the grand prize.


Baby Animal Easter Days (BAE Days)

When: April 8 and 9 from 6 p.m. to late

Where: Maan Farms at 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford

Cost: Walking age and up: $18.50 online | $21.00 at the door. Parents: $14.50 online | $15.50 at the door

VIP $40.00 online and $45.00 at the door

In addition to the General Admission Ticket, VIP ticket holders receive animal food to feed the animals, six mini donuts, one glass of Maan Farm’s berry wine or non-alcoholic strawberry lemonade, and a ‘comeback pass’ with a savings of $16.00 per ticket.

Bunnies & Booze

When: April 8 and 9 from 6 p.m. to late

Where: Maan Farms at 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford

Cost: $79.00 online. (Tickets cannot be purchased at the door and you must be over 19 to attend this event).

Maan Farms is located at 790 McKenzie Road in Abbotsford.

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Akron Zoo to host wild egg hunt events for kids, adults in April

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AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is hosting wild egg hunts for kids on select weekends in April and an adults-only egg hunt on April 15.

The zoo’s wild egg hunt events are suitable for young children and feature costumed characters, eggs hidden throughout the zoo and treat bags. Event dates and times are: April 2, April 3, April 9, April 10 and April 16 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 for adult members, $13 for child members, $12 for non-member adults and $18 for non-member children. Infants under age 2 are free but will not receive a treat bag. All tickets include zoo admission after the event. Purchase tickets online.

Adult egg hunt

The 21-and-over event is scheduled for Friday, April 15 from 6-9 p.m. Eggs will be hidden throughout the zoo for the after-hours event, which includes goodie bags and prizes. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets will go on sale in mid-March and are $23 for members and $28 for non-members. No children will be admitted to the event.

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