Annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Block Party
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Come join us for Home made ice cream and cake. Back by popular demand is Tulsa's Dave Gilbert Band with old time favorites of Country and Gospel. Old fashioned games for the kids, and 25 cent Bingo in the air conditioned Sandstone building!
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Annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Block Party
Phone : 620-879-5131 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 620-879-5131
Email Address : cvhistsoc@terraworld.net
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