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CPOA reschedules bingo games. The Chief Petty Officer’s Association will partner with the Moose Lodge of Elizabeth City to hold Sunday bingo games at the Moose Lodge until the CPOA building is repaired. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Donations to assist with building repairs can be sent to BB&T P.O. Box 2366 C/O Chief Petty Officers Association, Attention Ruth, Elizabeth City, NC

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Wed, August 30th, 2006

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