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Norfolk pairs free s’mores, fire safety Thursday evening

Norfolk Park Rangers Amber Rauch (left) and Laura Knipp (right)(Courtesy RPOS)
Norfolk Park Rangers Amber Rauch (left) and Laura Knipp (right)(Courtesy RPOS)

Norfolk is hosting a tribute to a classic confection Thursday evening with free s’mores.

In honor of Toasted Marshmallow Day, which falls on Aug. 30, there will be make-your-own s’mores at East Ocean View Community Center, 9520 E. 20th Bay St., from 7-8:30 p.m. Amber Rauch, one of the City’s two new park rangers, will provide lessons in fire building and fire safety. There will also be campfire stories, according to a notice on the City’s website.

“It’s one of those fun food holidays,” said Holly Christopher, division head for public information at Recreation, Parks & Open Space.

RPOS hired two park rangers earlier this year, and is in the process of ramping up its programs, according to Christopher. Offerings slated for the fall include: a nuisance wildlife-prevention class for adults, which meets for the first time on Sept. 16; a shoreline cleanup day on Sept. 17; and a nature program for toddlers, starting in October.

The s’mores event is open to the public, but registration is required. Call 757-441-5834.

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