Dept. to hold pottery bingo

Oct 30, 2007 DELTA - Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company will hold pottery bingo Friday at the fire house, 500 Main St., Delta. Doors open 6 p.m., and games begin 7 p.m. Prizes include Henn pottery and baskets. Refreshments will be sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

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Tue, October 30th, 2007

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