Mexico Lions Plan Bingo Benefit

MEXICO, NY - The Mexico Lions Club has planned a night of bingo June 1 to benefit the Mexico Central Junior ROTC Rifle Team. The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 7 p.m.

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Mon, May 21st, 2007

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