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Seniors' gathering: "Keys Bags Names Words"

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

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Teen open space

Friday, December 27, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Teen open space

Saturday, December 28, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Sunday open door community hub

Sunday, December 29, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Teen open space

Sunday, December 29, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Teen open space

Monday, December 30, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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December 24, 2024 Special hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
December 25, 2024 Closed all day
December 26, 2024 Closed all day
December 27, 2024 Special hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
December 28, 2024 Special hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
December 30, 2024 Special hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, December 27, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Saturday, December 28, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Open door community hub

Sunday open door community hub

Sunday, December 29, 2024, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Sunday, December 29, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Monday, December 30, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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