Basket bingo at fire hall

SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary is holding a Longaberger basket bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the fire hall, 25 W. Forrest Ave.

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Tue, September 19th, 2006

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