Ponczka Bingo to be held Jan. 20

POLONIA Ponczka bingo will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 20 in the basement at Sacred Heart Church of Polonia. A ponczka sale will begin at 11 a.m., as well. Admission cards will be sold at 11 a.m. in the front of the church and at the eastern door by the elevator. Admission gets you one bingo card and two ponczkas. A cherry tree and raffle will be held, and refreshments will be served. All …

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Fri, January 11th, 2008

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