
Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10
Grand Prize and $500 Second Prize Draws: September 30, 2010
Proceeds to the Community Development Fund
Tickets available from:
UCC-SPC
Office (Saskatoon)
1-888-652-5850 |
BattlefordsUkr
Cdn Cultural Council
Paul Kardynal 446-0848 |
UCC Canora
Taras Korol 563-5211 |
Prince Albert
& District Veselka Club
Elmer Malec 763-2396 |
UCC Regina
Orest Warnyca 584-1844 |
UCC Saskatoon
Slawko Kindrachuk 653-1733 |
Weyburn
& District Ukr Cdn Cultural Council
Stan Ganczar 842-1265 |
UCC Yorkton
Merle Maximiuk 783-7323 |
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Since 1994, Community Development Fund grants have been provided
to member groups, individuals and non-profit organizations whose
projects and activities meet the needs of Saskatchewan's Ukrainian
community.
Lottery licence #L10-0060. Contact the UCC-SPC office at 1-888-652-5850
for further information.
Nation Builder Mary Usick passes away
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July 26, 2010
-- On Monday, July 5, 2010, long-time and active member of
the Ukrainian community, volunteer and supporter of many charitable
causes, Mary Usick passed away at age 95. She was named a
UCC-SPC Nation
Builder in 2003. | Short
Biography |
Ukrainian Canadian Congress Congratulates New Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
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July 22, 2010
-- Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod congratulated
Archbishop Yurij of Toronto, on his election as Metropolitan
of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada at the 22nd Sobor
of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) held in
Winnipeg from July 12-18, 2010. UCC
Media Release |
Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant with
the Shevchenko Foundation
July 21, 2010
-- The successful candidate will provide administrative support
to the Executive Director, Board of Directors and committees,
and coordinate and oversee administrative and programming
duties, including office duties, program development and execution. Application deadline:
August 15, 2010.
Details |
UCC Regina Immigrant Settlement Advisor
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July 11, 2010
-- UCC Regina is pleased to announce that Olena Shyian has
been hired as our Immigrant Settlement Advisor commencing
July 5th, 2010. Details |
Visual Arts Competition Marking 50th Anniversary
of UWAC National Publication
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July 8, 2010
-- The National Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada announces
a visual arts competition in honour of the 50th Anniversary
of its official publication, Promin. The competition is open
to all up to and including age 25. There are 3 categories
with cash prizes for winning entries. Deadline
is October 30th. Details
(PDF) | Registration
Form (PDF) |
Ukrainian Canadian Congress is Now Accepting Nominations for Shevchenko Medal
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July 8, 2010
-- The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
will be considering applications at its September 2010 meeting.
Applications received by August 30,
2010 will be considered for award at the Triennial
Congress in Edmonton this November. UCC
Media Release |
UCC Regina Assisting With the 2010 Ivano-Frankivsk
Program at the U of R
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July 5, 2010
-- Host Families are required for 5 Ukrainian Exchange Students
from Ivano-Frankivsk University, Ukraine. The students will
be in Regina for about 3 months commencing September 3rd to
December 1st. Details |
Third Annual Student Writing Competitions launched
by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation
July 5, 2010
-- Two separate awards are being offered: the High School
Civil Liberties Award ($500) -- submission deadline October
29, 2010; Civil Liberties Opinion-Editorial Award ($1000)
-- op-ed appears in a major Canadian newspaper prior to November
30, 2010. Details |
UCC Congratulates its Past-President Orysia Sushko for her Appointment to the Order of Canada
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July 5, 2010
-- Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod congratulated
Orysia Sushko on being appointed to the Order of Canada by
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor
General of Canada. UCC
Media Release |
Immigration Settlement: Changes at UCC-SPC
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July 2, 2010
-- UCC-SPC is pleased to announce that Serhij Koroliuk and
Nadya Neshcheretna are now Immigrant Settlement Advisors.
More |
2010 Marks the Tenth Annual Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion
Course (AULIC)
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June 24, 2010
-- The dates for this year's AULIC are August 12-15 for a
four-day weekend and August 12-19 for the extended session...
Instructors selected for the camp are skilled in teaching
the language and in sharing Ukraine's heritage and culture.
Instructors for 2010 are:... Details |
Employment Opportunity: Artistic Director for Regina
Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
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June 24, 2010
-- Regina Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, performing under the stage
name Kolos, is currently seeking proposals and applications
for the position of Artistic Director / Instructor / Choreographer.
Application deadline July 31, 2010.
Details (PDF) |
Summer Employment Opportunity: St. Michael's Camp
-- Madge Lake
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June 15, 2010
-- Are you looking for a week away from the hustle of everyday
life and/or looking to spend some time in a beautiful, peaceful
atmosphere? St. Michael's Camp at Madge Lake, SK is seeking
young adults to assist in the implementation of a program
for teens.
More |
Summer issue of Visnyk now available online
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June 8, 2010
-- 20-page issue includes: UCC-SPC Provincial 50-50 Lottery
2010; Ukrainian Dance Festivals and Workshops in Saskatchewan;
Summer Reading Ideas; UCC Regina Branch to Host First Ukrainian
Fall Festival; Ukrainian Studies Courses at STM College. Currently
at the printers, Visnyk will be delivered the week of June
14, but you can preview it here. |
Nation Builder Iryna Lazurko passes away
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June 1, 2010
-- On Friday, May 21, 2010, teacher of Ukrainian language
and culture, organizer of cultural events, and tireless supporter
of community and church organizations, Iryna Lazurko passed
away at age 88. She was named a UCC-SPC Nation
Builder in 2004. | Short
Biography |
St. Petro Mohyla Institute Announcement
May 27, 2010
-- The Board of St. Petro Mohyla Institute is pleased to announce
that Deborah Ehmann has been appointed to serve as the Executive
Director of the Institute, effective May 17, 2010. Details |
Notice of Change in Management of Sheptytsky Institute
May 26, 2010
-- ... the Metropolitan Sheptytsky Society of Saskatchewan
regretfully must announce that after a 35-year role in managing
Sheptytsky Institute for the Eparchy of Saskatoon, management
of the Ukrainian Catholic student residence will be assumed
by the Episcopal Corporation of Saskatchewan or its designated
successor, beginning May 16, 2010. Details |
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Public Meetings
May 25, 2010
-- Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR and Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar,
CSsR, through the Steering Committee of the Saskatoon Eparchy,
invite you to join in the discussion and planning of a new
opportunity. Your vision and participation will help design
and build a new parish. Your ideas and experience will help
develop programs to serve the spiritual and social needs of
your family and this new community. Details |
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church
May 14, 2010
-- Status: 3 Days per week (based on an 8 hour day); Salary:
$14.00 per hour; Deadline for Application: June 11, 2010 Details |
Employment Opportunity: Trident Camp Seeks Administrator
May 13, 2010
-- Trident Camp is looking for an Administrator for this summer.
The two-week camp starts on July 4th and runs until the 17th
and is held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp at Crystal
Lake, SK. Interested persons should contact Paul by email
at Paul.Procyshyn [at] Federated.CA or by phone at 306-789-8164
for further details. In the event interested persons cannot
reach Paul they can try to contact Vincent at 306-525-2418
or by email at Vincent [at] dbi.ca. |
Ukrainian
Canadians express concern over recent developments in Ukraine
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May 12, 2010
-- There are 1.2 million Canadians who trace their roots to
Ukraine -- the second largest Ukrainian community outside
of Ukraine, with a 120-year distinguished history in Canada.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress represents the interests of
this vibrant and active community that closely follows developments
in their ancestral homeland, for which they wish nothing more
than peace, prosperity, and the ability to pursue a full independent,
democratic and dignified existence. UCC
Media Release |
Important Meeting for All Parents: UNF Daycare Program
(Saskatoon)
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May 11, 2010
-- You are invited to attend a UNF Daycare Program
Information Meeting on May 16, 2010 at Bishop
Filevich Catholic School at 2:00 PM. More |
UCC Regina Branch to Host First Ukrainian Fall Fest
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May 7, 2010
-- UCC Regina Branch is hosting its first outdoor festival
on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The event aims to celebrate
Ukrainian culture and recognize its people's contributions
to Canadian society at all levels. By providing a free event
that is open to the public, the Planning Committee anticipates
that relationships both among and between our Ukrainian Canadian
community and the community at large will be furthered. More |
Vesna Festival seeks volunteers to help with the event
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May 5, 2010
-- Those interested in volunteering at VESNA, which is this
Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th in Saskatoon, are requested
to contact Marian at 306-384-4828. |
Employment Opportunity: Norquay Group Seeks Ukrainian
Dance Instructor
May 5, 2010
-- Norquay Rosa Ukrainian Dance Club is seeking a committed
and enthusiastic Ukrainian Dance Instructor for Beginner to
Senior Levels, starting September 2010. Weekly lessons with
approximately 4-5 hours instructional time per week needed,
depending on groupings. Experience with a number of different
regional dance styles an asset. Wage and mileage rate negotiable.
Deadline for application May
31, 2010. Please send resume, including two
references, wage required and day(s) of the week available
to: Norquay Ukrainian Dance Club, PO Box 433, Norquay SK S0A
2V0. For further information, contact Lilia at 306-594-2114. |
April 26 marks the 24th anniversary
of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster
Author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Visits Saskatoon
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April 21, 2010
-- The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
is pleased to present an evening with award-winning author
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, who will introduce her latest book,
Stolen Child, at a Book Reading and Presentation
early next month in Saskatoon. Details |
Nipawin Veselii Dancers Host Ukrainian Dance Camp
2010
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April 14, 2010
-- For beginners (age 5-7), juniors (age 8-10) and seniors
(age 11 & up). Camp takes place August 16-20, 2010. Students
accepted in order of registration. Registration deadline is
July 30, 2010. Details
and application form (from Events Calendar) |
Virsky Tours Canada in the Fall: Five Concerts in
Saskatchewan
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April 14, 2010 -- The Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine with a cast of 50 professional dancers under General Artistic Director Myroslav Vantukh will perform
October 16 through 20 in Saskatoon,
Regina,
Melfort,
Prince
Albert and Yorkton. |
St. Michael's Camp -- Madge Lake, SK
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April 6, 2010
-- St. Michael’s Camp at Madge Lake in Duck Mountain Provincial
Park is a Ukrainian Catholic Summer Camp within the eparchy
of Saskatoon. We are operated under "The Ukrainian Catholic
Church Camps of Saskatchewan Inc” board of directors. We believe
in engaging our campers in spiritual, cultural, social, physical,
intellectual, moral and recreational activities in order to
provide a fun, spiritually nourishing and memorable camp experience.
More |
Nation Builder Hon. Edward Dmytro Bayda passes away
UCC-SB Elects Board of Directors
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March 31, 2010
-- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch elected
its Board of Directors for the year 2010-11 at its Annual General
Meeting held March 29, 2010.
The Board will be lead by incumbent president
Slawko Kindrachuk. Incumbent Board members are Audrey Langhorst,
Larry Balion and Al Kachkowski. Re-elected are Christine Chayka,
Matthew Paslawski and Lisa Sawitsky. New Board members are Marlene
Bodnar, Mykola Karnaukh and Bev Klimchuk. |
Soviet-Era electronic archives presented to Kyiv-Mohyla
Academy Library for historical study
March 30, 2010
-- The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy announced
its receipt of a digital copy of the historical documents
of the Soviet era (1918 to 1991) from the Archives of the
Security Service of Ukraine (SSU – ÑÁÓ). The transfer of previously
secret NKVD-KGB files is regarded as a remarkable event and
illustrates the need for transparency and the search for a
shared historical narrative. More |
Yorkton This Week article: Students introduced to
heritage languages
March 29, 2010
-- ... Harry Kardynal is a retired teacher who started teaching
Ukrainian to grade five classes at Yorkdale in January...
Story |
Spring issue of Visnyk now available online
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March 24, 2010
-- 20-page issue includes: Claiming Federal and Provincial
Tax Credits if your children dance; Treasures of Ukrainian
Easter; Government Receives the First Report of the Sask-Ukraine
Relations Advisory Committee; TYC/UOMA Regina 50th Anniversary
Celebrations; Congratulations to Speed skating Olympian Lucas
Makowsky; UCC National Sports Committee Seeking Members. Currently
at the printers, Visnyk will be delivered the week of April
5, but you can preview it here. |
Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) 2010
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March 23, 2010
-- AULIC 2010 will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of
this very popular Ukrainian language course. Since AULIC’s
extended program had been such a huge success in previous
years, we are pleased to announce it will be offered again
in 2010! The regular program will run from August 12th to
15th and the extended program will carry on to the 19th. Details |
National Volunteer Week 2010 - April 18-24
March 17, 2010
-- It is time to gear up and make plans for National Volunteer
Week, which runs the week of April 18-24, 2010. This is a
great opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and dedication
of volunteers. Volunteer Canada has resources available to
help you acknowledge this event available at http://volunteer.ca/nvw.
Or check with your local volunteer organizations to find out
what is happening in your area. |
Saskatoon StarPhoenix article: Faith in face of persecution
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March 17, 2010
-- Martyred nuns examples of the price of principles
How strong would your faith be in the face of persecution?
That question, expressed in the theme, The Cost of Discipleship
in Our Time, will be examined March 20 at a workshop hosted
by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. March
13 S-P article by Darlene Polachic |
Vesna Festival news: Arts Award, Multimedia Arts Contest
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March 16, 2010
-- Arts Award:
One award of up to $1000 will be granted annually to an individual
or group undertaking a performance, video, publication, or
exhibition promoting Ukrainian culture. Deadline April
15. Details
Multimedia
Arts Contest: Open to all Saskatchewan children
and youth who are of Ukrainian descent. Eight cash prizes.
Deadline April 30. Details |
Employment Opportunity at UCC Saskatoon:
ESL Instructors Required
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March 15, 2010
-- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Inc.
has immediate openings for qualified ESL Instructors to plan
and deliver English as a Second or Additional Language classes
to newcomers to Saskatoon. Details |
Employment Opportunity at UCC Saskatoon: Part Time Child-minding Attendants
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March 15, 2010
-- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Inc.
is seeking supervisors and helpers to assume the responsibility
of child minding during ESL classes. Details |
UCC-SPC Annual Report available online
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March 15, 2010
-- Presented at the Annual General Meeting 13 March 2010 in
Regina, the 36-page report outlines activities of the Ukrainian
community throughout the province in 2009 and includes a list
of projects financially supported by UCC-SPC's Community
Development Fund and a 10-page auditor's report. Report
(PDF) |
Vesna Festival MultiMedia Arts Contest
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For Saskatchewan children (9-13)
and youth (14-18) who are of Ukrainian descent. Visual art,
poetry and storytelling depicting a Vesna Festival or Spring
Celebration theme. Deadline for receiving entries is April
30, 2010. Details |
March 9th is Taras Shevchenko's
birthday
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Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko
March 9, 1814 -- March 10, 1861
Poet/writer and artist -- Kobzar of the Ukrainian
nation
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New UCC National Sports Committee Seeking Members
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March 4, 2010
-- UCC is looking for individuals to help coordinate Canadian
Ukrainian sporting events in Canada as well as supporting
Ukrainian athletes at international competitions. Details |
Employment Opportunity: Executive Director at St.
Petro Mohyla Institute in Saskatoon
March 3, 2010
-- The Board of Directors is recruiting for a dynamic, results-oriented
Executive Director to lead the St. Petro Mohyla Institute.
Application deadline March 31, 2010.
Details |
February 25th is Lesya Ukrainka's
birthday
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Lesya Ukrainka
(Larissa Kosach)
February 25, 1871 -- August 1, 1913
Poetess/playwright ranked with the greatest
masters of Ukrainian literature |
2010 Mohyla Lecture on Holodomor-Famine of 1932-33
at STM
February 22, 2010
-- The Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage
invites you to attend the 2010 Mohyla Lecture on February
26, @ 7 pm, in the Shannon Library of STM College in Saskatoon.
Dr. David Marples of the University of Alberta will deliver
a lecture on the "Causes of Holodomor-Famine in Ukraine,
in 1932-1933". Reception to follow. |
Ukrainian preschool (Sadochok) in Regina
February 16, 2010
-- Regina's only Ukrainian language and culture preschool
is now accepting registrations for children ages 3-5 years.
No previous knowledge of Ukrainian necessary. Classes are
Wednesday and Friday mornings at 1106 McNiven Avenue (Selo
Gardens). Attend one or both days. Join any time. Call 541-5866
to register, or for more information visit www.sadochokregina.ca.
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Heritage Day is Monday, February 15
February 11, 2010
-- Heritage Day is an opportunity to celebrate the architectural
heritage and historic places of Canada. The Heritage Canada
Foundation promotes the third Monday in February each year
as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this date
as a national holiday. For Heritage Day 2010, Canada's Olympic
year, HCF is celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation.
More
about this year's theme |
Tickets still available for 2010 Heritage Forum
February 11, 2010
-- Heritage Saskatchewan, the new collective voice of all
those who value heritage in Saskatchewan, will stage its inaugural
Heritage Sask Forum and Annual General Meeting at Saskatoon's
Delta Bessborough, February 19-20, 2010. Tickets are also
still available for the banquet on Friday night, featuring
Keynote Speaker Arthur Black, and the Forum / AGM on Saturday.
For more information on these events, go to the Heritage Saskatchewan
website
or call their office at (306) 780-9191. Deadline for ticket
sales to the banquet is Monday, February 15, 2010. |
Support Ukraine House at the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
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February 1, 2010
-- Ukraine House, under the patronage of the Ukrainian Canadian
Congress, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the
Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, invite you to the Winter Olympics
2010 in Vancouver, BC. Please visit the "Ukraine House" located
at the Ukrainian Catholic Center, 3150 Ash Street in Vancouver
from February 12-28, 2010 during the Winter Olympics.
You can support
the Ukraine House in Vancouver by purchasing official Ukraine
House 2010 Memorabilia. Pins (at left)
-- $5 (available at UCC-SPC), Crests -- $10, T-Shirts
-- $20. Order
form (PDF) |
Ukraine House at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in
Vancouver
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January 26, 2010
-- From February 12-28, you are invited to visit Ukraine House,
St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St in Vancouver!
"Come Celebrate With Us" Poster
| www.ukrainehouse2010.com
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January 22: 92nd Anniversary
of the proclamation of sovereignty by the Ukrainian National Republic,
91st Anniversary of the union of Western Ukrainian National Republic
and the UNR
More on the Ukrainian
National Republic | Western
Ukrainian National Republic UCC-SPC Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
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January 21, 2010
-- UCC-SPC is currently seeking an outgoing, experienced individual
to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The successful
candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative
and clerical duties. This Saskatoon-based term position is
part-time, 20-35 hours per week. Application
deadline February 1, 2010. Start date February 8, 2010.
Details
(PDF) |
King of Kovbasa, February 11
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January 13, 2010
-- The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional
and Business Association is holding its 9th Annual King of
the Kovbasa Challenge February 11, 2010 at the Western Development
Museum. Proceeds will go to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.
Entertainment provided by the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet
Ensemble; emcee -- CJWW radio host Steve Shannon. Businesses
that would like to be involved can still participate with
a prize for our silent auction item -- a great way to promote
their business at an event that is sold out every year.
Calendar
details |
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