Church fundraiser includes live cows, ‘barnyard bingo’
Holy Rosary Church plans to employ two cows and a larger-than-life grid for its biggest fundraiser of the year, Sept. 10. The church, at 521 Custer Ave., will block off an entire block for its version of “barnyard bingo.” The event will go from 11 a …
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