Bamboo Town Youth Club

Saturday 28th February 2009  10:00 AM

This program is geared towards youth development in the Bamboo Town Constituency. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old will have the opportunity to engage in a personal development program.

Event: Bamboo Town Youth Club
What: Meeting
Host: MP Branville McCartney & Mrs. McCartney
Start Time: February 28th at 10:00am
End Time: February 28th at 3:00pm
Where: The Meridian School at ...

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pturnquest@tribunemedia.net

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