Upcoming Dates to Remember



Upcoming Dates to Remember

June 1—Drop offs begin for annual rummage sale

June 8—Meals at Maplecrest (sponsor needed)

June 16th-17th Rummage Sale

June 18—Baby Bottle Campaign ends

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