AFS holds bingo fundraiser Friday

ROSEBURG - AFS Intercultural Programs will hold a Bingo Night at 7 p.m. Friday at Phoenix School, 3131 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd. Cost is $5 per card for 12 games. Snacks, a silent auction and a bath basket raffle will also be held.

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Thu, May 11th, 2006

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