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Daily Five: Brazil Comes to Stonington

Five Things To Know For Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

1. Black Bear Traditional Martial Arts Center hosts classes at 5 p.m. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance and music. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a marital art, combat sport and self defense system. Contact Black Bear Traditional Martial Arts Center for more information.

2. announced the schedule of their recently. Mark Kurlansky of Cod will be the first speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Tickets are $65 for the series or $20 for individual programs. Each program includes a wine and cheese reception, author’s presentation, a question and answer session and a free copy of the book.  

3. The ’s is holding on Tuesday evenings. The classes cost $39 per class and include a 30-minute demonstration, 30-minute question and answer session and one hour of shopping. Tomorrow’s class is on daytime and work looks. Check out the full schedule on Patch and contact Becca Rose at 860-536-7007 or info@BeccaRose.net for more information.

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4. The Frisbee. Is there a dog that wouldn’t be lost without them? Bridgeport, Connecticut toy company Wham-O produced the first Frisbee on Jan. 23, 1957.

5. Today's thought: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"—Maya Angelou.

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