Community Outreach Day with Soup & Chili

By: Gail Conner

On: October 31, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Community Outreach Day

November 16th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Marietta Street United Methodist Church

401 Robert L. Parks Blvd.

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