Welcome To Spring: A Social Gathering for Seniors
Mar.
23
2:00 p.m.14:00

Welcome To Spring: A Social Gathering for Seniors

Bridgewater United extends an invitation to the senior members of our community to come together on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm in the Gymnasium (in the Christian Education Centre) at Bridgewater United for a time to socialize, reconnect with others and celebrate the arrival of Spring.

This is an informal gathering for our community and refreshments will be provided. Thank you to the Members of the UCW for your support with this event.

During our time together, we will be blessed with musical entertainment from Runnin’On MT, who play Classic Oldies and Seaside A Cappella. Seaside A Cappella is a local singing group of many women who placed 5th in a 2023 international competition.

There is no charge to attend this event. Come, be our guest.

To help us ensure we are adequately prepared, please let us know you will be attending this event.

R.S.V.P. by March 20th (the 1st full day of Spring.)

If you would like to attend but unsure about transportation please let us know, we may be able to offer assistance.

Tracy Rafuse (Church Office) (902) 543-4833

Reverend Neil McEwen and Reverend Hans van Nie (Minister’s Office) (902) 543-6854

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Rose Cousins in Concert: A Gary Lohnes Event
Apr.
27
8:00 p.m.20:00

Rose Cousins in Concert: A Gary Lohnes Event

Enjoy a wonderful evening of music with Rose Cousins in Concert in support of Second Story Women's Centre at Bridgewater United Church on April 27th at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm.

Advance Tickets Only

Reserve Seating: $40.00

General Admission: $35.00

All tickets can be purchased by contacting Gary Lohnes;Event Coordinator at garylohnes@bellaliant.net or by phone at (902) 688-2447.

https://rememberingwhen.ca/

Second Story Women's Centre provides support, counselling, referrals, personal development programs, advocacy, volunteer engagement, wellness programs, youth programs, social opportunities for women, girls and other gender-diverse people.

They offer:

support counseling

crisis intervention

referrals

support groups

accompaniment

outreach

girl’s programs

social advocacy

volunteer opportunities

education

presentations and workshops

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World Day of Prayer Worship Service
Mar.
8
2:00 p.m.14:00

World Day of Prayer Worship Service

Join our surrounding church communities on Friday, March 8th for the Ecumenical World Day of Prayer Service at the Bridgewater Baptist Church; 564 Glen Allan Drive at 2:00pm.

The service this year has been written by the women of Palestine: "I Beg You…Bear With One Another in Love,” based on Ephesians 4:1-3. This calls us to bear with each other in love, despite all difficulties and oppression.

They reflected collectively on this theme from the context of their suffering as Palestinian Christian women. They hope to inspire other women around the world to bear with one another in love during troubled times. Storm date is March 9th at 2:00pm.

https://wicc.org/world-day-of-prayer/

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Bridgewater United Church Annual Congregational Meeting
Mar.
3
10:30 a.m.10:30

Bridgewater United Church Annual Congregational Meeting

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 3rd, with a storm date of Monday, March 4th at 6:30pm. This meeting is to review the Annual Report and hold elections. We will highlight all our Committees and Ministries throughout the Worship Service, and then proceed with the Business Meeting to review the Annual Report immediately following the service. All are encouraged to attend.

2023 Bridgewater United Church Annual Report (Draft) - Click Here

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Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Feb.
14
6:00 p.m.18:00

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Come and join us on Wednesday, February 14th at 6:00pm for our Ash Wednesday Service led by Reverend Hans van Nie. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The Ash Wednesday scriptures focus on turning toward God’s healing. Come and gather as we prepare for this Lenten journey with Jesus.

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Bridgewater United Church Special Congregational Meeting
Feb.
12
6:30 p.m.18:30

Bridgewater United Church Special Congregational Meeting

Bridgewater United Church's Special Congregational Meeting scheduled for February 7th has been cancelled and postponed to our storm date of Monday, February 12th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

The congregation is asked to join your Church Community next Monday to vote on the approval of Bridgewater United’s Living Faith Story and Profile/Descriptions for Full-time and Part-time Ministry Personnel Positions at Bridgewater United.

Bridgewater United's Living Faith Story - Click Here

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Bridgewater United 's Living Faith Story and Profile Descriptions Information Session
Feb.
11
11:30 a.m.11:30

Bridgewater United 's Living Faith Story and Profile Descriptions Information Session

Please join the Profile Committee in the Chapel following Worship on Sunday, February 11th, for an opportunity to reflect and review Bridgewater United’s Living Faith Story and Profile/Descriptions for Full-time and Part-time Ministry Personnel Positions. Refreshments will be provided.

Bridgewater United Church's Special Congregational Meeting is on Monday, February 12th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. The congregation is asked to join your Church Community next Monday to vote on the approval of Bridgewater United’s Living Faith Story and Profile/Descriptions for Full-time and Part-time Ministry Personnel Positions at Bridgewater United.

Bridgewater United's Living Faith Story - Click Here

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Songs of the Season: Scotia Brass in Concert
Dec.
14
7:30 p.m.19:30

Songs of the Season: Scotia Brass in Concert

Bridgewater United Church and Scotia Brass will be co-hosting a Songs of the Season concert on Thursday, December 14th at 7:30pm at Bridgewater United.

Scotia Brass is Nova Scotia's premier large brass ensemble, featuring brass musicians from HRM and beyond.

Free-Will Donation.

Bridgewater United’s portion of the donations will be split between the Bridgewater Inter-Church Food Bank and Souls Harbour Bridgewater.

Save the date for a night of wonderful music!

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Bridgewater Inter-Church Council Ecumenical Community Advent Service
Dec.
3
7:00 p.m.19:00

Bridgewater Inter-Church Council Ecumenical Community Advent Service

Bridgewater Inter-Church Council Ecumenical Community Advent Carol Service and Reception will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 7:00pm at Bridgewater Baptist Church; 564 Glen Allan Drive.

A Free-Will Donation will be in support of the Bridgewater Inter-Church Food Bank.

They have asked for donations of cookies and sweets for the reception. These can be dropped off before worship on December 3rd.

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Celebrate Advent! - Guest Musician - Patricia Watson
Dec.
3
10:30 a.m.10:30

Celebrate Advent! - Guest Musician - Patricia Watson

Get ready for Christ(mas)! Advent—a holy, four-week countdown to Jesus’ birthday—begins on Sunday, December 3rd! Get ready to make room for Christ and the radical, countercultural messages that Christ brings.

This Sunday, December 3rd, come and celebrate the Season of Advent with the Be United Communities of Faith. Worship begins at 10:30am. We will be blessed with the Ministry Team of Reverend Neil McEwen, Barbara Pate; Music Ministry Director and West Side United's Student Minister, Donna Kelly.

We will also be blessed with the talented musical talents of Patricia Watson. Patricia Watson, a winner of The African Nova Scotia Music Association's "Rising Star" award, has been singing gospel music and jazz most of her life. Patricia presently sings with the Patricia Watson Quintet and Seaside A Cappella Chorus.

http://www.patwatsonsings.com/

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Universal Cheer Christmas Market
Dec.
2
9:00 a.m.09:00

Universal Cheer Christmas Market

Universal Cheer will be hosting a Christmas Market, Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00am – 1:00pm at Bridgewater United Church. Admission is $3.00.

Come spend your Saturday getting ready for Christmas with the many vendors participating in the Christmas Market.

Bridgewater United Church is home to Universal Cheer on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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Come and Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage - Jack and Marilyn Logan
Oct.
28
2:00 p.m.14:00

Come and Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage - Jack and Marilyn Logan

All are welcome to join Marilyn and Jack Logan in the C.E. Centre (Gym) on Saturday, October 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm, as they celebrate 65 years of wedded bliss. They were married on November 1, 1958 at St. Mark’s United, Saint John, NB. Come and reminisce, sharing stories with one another. Refreshments by the UCW.

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UCW "No Bake" Baking Sale
Oct.
1
to Oct. 31

UCW "No Bake" Baking Sale

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Now that activities are somewhat back to normal, due to COVID, UCW has realized that we are no longer capable of resuming the major catering/kitchen events we have done in the past.

We will continue with our “No Baking” Bake Sale during the month of October as we have for the past three years. The success of this project has been due to your generous response and will be much appreciated again this year.

In the past we have supported projects such as Grandmothers to Grandmothers, Starfish Canada, Schools Plus Emergency Fund, Brunswick Street Mission, our Mission and Service Fund as well as some smaller projects. Throughout the month of October, contributions may be left with the Church Office or with any UCW member.

Please make cheques payable to Bridgewater UCW and designate “No Baking Sale.”

Donations will be credited to your Church Income Tax Receipt.

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Bridgewater United's Anniversary Memorial Hymn Sing
Sep.
24
7:00 p.m.19:00

Bridgewater United's Anniversary Memorial Hymn Sing

Join us this Sunday, September 24th at 7:00pm at Bridgewater United Church for our Anniversary Memorial Hymn Sing. It offers an opportunity to dedicate hymns in the names of family, friends and loved ones. Please note that donations are NOT a prerequisite for your attendance, it is open to all who enjoy an evening of music. Hope to see you at the Hymn Sing!!!

If you have not had the opportunity to return your Memorial Hymn Sing Dedication, the Church Office will be accepting dedications and hymn choices until Thursday, September 21st (today) at 10:00pm by email or through the Church Office mail slot. Donations for the Memorial Hymn Sing can be dropped off later.

Please pick a hymn(s) you would like to sponsor and PRINT CLEARLY the dedication you want in the Bulletin.

For example: In memory of John Smith, gift of son, Peter and family.

 # 684 VU – Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

 # 88 MV – Over My Head

 Let There Be Peace on Earth

 # 145 MV – Draw the Circle Wide

 # 675 VU – Will Your Anchor Hold

 # 703 VU – In the Bulb There Is a Flower

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Ways and Means Ministry Grocery Card Fundraiser
Sep.
17
10:30 a.m.10:30

Ways and Means Ministry Grocery Card Fundraiser

The Ways and Means Ministry of Bridgewater United Church Grocery Card Fundraiser will be held on September 17th.

Cash or cheques are welcomed,(cheques made payable to Bridgewater United Church,)with both Sobeys and Loblaws/Superstore grocery cards available. Gift Cards of $50, $100 and $200 denominations are available. Post-dated cheques up until September 30th will be accepted.

Submit cash or cheque together with the order form to the Church Office, no later then Sunday, September 17th.

By participating in the Grocery Card Fundraising Program, it benefits the work of Bridgewater United Church, with every dollar you spend on your regular, everyday grocery purchases. Purchase the cards at face-value and the church receives as much as 5% of your purchase depending on the total volume purchased through the program. Every purchase, in any amount, adds to the total volume. WIN! WIN!

Grocery Card Form - Click Here

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CANCELLED - Come and Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage!
Sep.
16
2:00 p.m.14:00

CANCELLED - Come and Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage!

Due to the forecasted weather this weekend, the celebration on Saturday, September 16th for Ivan and Shirley's anniversary has been cancelled. We will be celebrating this wonderful occasion of 70 years of wedded bliss during worship on Sunday, September 17th at Bridgewater United. Please bring along your cards and love on Sunday morning at 10:30am. We wish much love and support to Ivan and Shirley on this amazing and joyous occasion.

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B-United Sanctuary Needs Many Hands To Help!
Aug.
22
9:30 a.m.09:30

B-United Sanctuary Needs Many Hands To Help!

The day has come! The Sanctuary carpets have been cleaned and we are ready to return to worship at Bridgewater United Church! But we need your help! On August 22nd at 9:30am, we are looking for volunteers to help us reassemble our Church Sanctuary. We will need help wiping down the chairs, shampooing the chair seats and returning the chairs to the Sanctuary in rows for Worship. This requires many hands. Please consider taking some time out of your day to help. Many hands, make light work. All volunteers are asked to meet at Bridgewater United at 9:30am on Tuesday August 22nd. Thank you for helping to bring worship back to Bridgewater United!

See you tomorrow!

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Worship Site Change - Be United Communities Sharing In Worship At West Side United; Pentz!
Aug.
13
10:30 a.m.10:30

Worship Site Change - Be United Communities Sharing In Worship At West Side United; Pentz!

Due to moisture coming through the concrete floor from the recent humidity and abundance of rain, our Sanctuary at Bridgewater United is currently under restricted access until it is dried out. Upon recommendation from the cleaning company, there is to be no foot traffic in that area until approval has been given. We ask that you respect this request.

Members of Bridgewater United, West Side United. New West Pine United, Caledonia Pastoral Charge and St. Andrews-St. Marks United will be sharing in Worship with Reverend Neil at West Side United; 2702 Highway 331, Pentz at 10:30am on August 13th.

There will be no worship at Bridgewater United that day!

Directions from Bridgewater United; 87 Hillcrest Street, Bridgewater

Head southeast on Hillcrest Street toward Dominion Street

Turn left onto Dufferin Street/Nova Scotia Trunk 3 E

Turn right onto Maple Street

Turn right onto King Street/NS-331 W

Continue to follow NS-331 W

Destination will be on the right

West Side United Church; 2702 NS-331, Pleasantville

(15 minutes from Bridgewater United Church)

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Church Office Closed
Aug.
8
10:00 a.m.10:00

Church Office Closed

The Church Office will be closed for the Civic Holiday on August 8th. For Pastoral Care Concerns during this time, you may reach our Pastoral Care Team by phoning (902) 543-4833. Church Office Emails and Voice Messages will be checked on August 9th.

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Worship Site Change - Be United Communities Sharing In Worship At West Side United; Pentz!
Jul.
30
10:30 a.m.10:30

Worship Site Change - Be United Communities Sharing In Worship At West Side United; Pentz!

Due to moisture coming through the concrete floor from the recent humidity and abundance of rain, our Sanctuary at Bridgewater United is currently under restricted access until it is dried out. Upon recommendation from the cleaning company, there is to be no foot traffic in that area until approval has been given. We ask that you respect this request.

An email will follow in the next day regarding the Church Council meeting scheduled for July 30th following Worship.

Members of Bridgewater United, West Side United. New West Pine United, Caledonia Pastoral Charge and St. Andrews-St. Marks United will be sharing in Worship with Reverend Neil at West Side United; 2702 Highway 331, Pentz at 10:30am on July 30th.

There will be no worship at Bridgewater United that day!

Directions from Bridgewater United; 87 Hillcrest Street, Bridgewater

Head southeast on Hillcrest Street toward Dominion Street

Turn left onto Dufferin Street/Nova Scotia Trunk 3 E

Turn right onto Maple Street

Turn right onto King Street/NS-331 W

Continue to follow NS-331 W

Destination will be on the right

West Side United Church; 2702 NS-331, Pleasantville

(15 minutes from Bridgewater United Church)

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Celebrating Pride Month in Worship at Bridgewater United!
Jul.
16
10:30 a.m.10:30

Celebrating Pride Month in Worship at Bridgewater United!

Be United Communities of Faith will be celebrating Pride Month and will celebrate the lives and ministry of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people, during our Service of Worship beginning at 10:30am, with Reverend Neil McEwen.

The concept of Pride Month began with the Stonewall riots, a series of riots for gay liberation that took place over several days beginning on June 28, 1969. The riots began after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located within Lower Manhattan in New York City.

Constant Friend, because

People of every sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity have the right to live with dignity and without persecution or discrimination, we

Remember in our prayers: LGBTQ+ people of Chechnya, Uganda, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and elsewhere who have been murdered and tortured because of who they are. We remember them and the people who love them. LGBTQ+ refugees from around the world seeking safety and sanctuary. We remember them and the people who welcome them. Trans and gender-diverse people in Canada, the United States, Brazil, and elsewhere, who are targeted victims of hate crimes and assaults. We remember them and the people who love them. LGBTQ+ people whose dignity and self-esteem have been eroded by hateful systems and structures. We remember them and seek to be people who love more fully.

Individually, we each uniquely reflect your glory and express your love, but anti-gay violence, homophobia, and transphobia have blocked many from recognizing your beauty in all people. All of creation suffers from the effects of such hate, fear, and violence.

Daily, may we dedicate ourselves to building bridges of love and hope where harmful divisions have been made, making equity and equality for all people our goal, while working continually for justice, so that

Everyone can live fully in your love. Amen.

—a prayer by Alydia Smith for Pride month

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Be United Communities of Faith Pride Parade Reception
Jul.
9
3:00 p.m.15:00

Be United Communities of Faith Pride Parade Reception

Our Communities of Faith are asked to join Bridgewater United and West Side United following the Pride Parade on July 9, 2023 at Bridgewater United for refreshments.

We will meet back for treats provided by the Church Council Executive and Faith Formation Committee and punch provided by the UCW in the Chapel; located next to the C.E. Centre (Gymnasium.)

Remember we will start the reception following the participants in the parade return from walking the parade route

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Be United Communities of Faith Pride Parade Participation!
Jul.
9
1:00 p.m.13:00

Be United Communities of Faith Pride Parade Participation!

All are invited to come and join West Side United and Bridgewater United in the Pride Parade being held in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia on July 9, 2023. The Parade begins at 2:00pm from NSCC Campus on High Street. Those participating in the parade must be in position between 12:30pm and 1:00pm in the Campus Parking.

Those participating in the parade are invited to wear clothing/shirts that correspond with the colours of the Progress Pride flag; create posters that highlight your Church’s name; create posters with a variety of other messages like: Love is Love; A to Z All Are Welcome; bring along anything that is rainbow and suitable footwear, clothing and water for walking.

For those unable to walk in the parade, we encourage your attendance on the parade route. We are informally designating TWO locations for folks to gather: one at the end of Hillcrest Street at Empire Street and one by the old post office at the corner of Dominion Street and King Street.

Please contact the Church Office at info@bridgewaterunited.ca if you plan to be a part of this wonderful celebration!

Hope to see you there!

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B-United Church Picnic and Fellowship
Jun.
11
11:30 a.m.11:30

B-United Church Picnic and Fellowship

We invite all from Bridgewater United, West Side United, New West Pine United, Caledonia Pastoral Charge and St. Andrews-St. Marks United to join in a time of fellowship on June 11th following Worship.

There will be entertainment with Stewart Franck, food and cold drinks. The Faith Formation Committee will be catering this event, so we are asking that all that plan to attend, to contact the Church Office by June 1st, so we can have enough food for the event.

Bring a lawn chair if you can!

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Seaside A Cappella presents ChoirFest 2023
May
27
2:00 p.m.14:00

Seaside A Cappella presents ChoirFest 2023

The Seaside A Cappella Chorus will be a hosting a ChoirFest on May 27th at 2:00pm at Bridgewater United Church. The event will include twelve choirs/musicians from the local area. An afternoon of wonderful songs. $10 at the door. Cash only.

Featuring:

Seaside A Cappella

South Shore Chorale

B-United Singers (Bridgewater United Church)

Mirth

St. John's Anglican Church Choir

Too-Ra-Loo Duo

Four Shore

Riverport and Area Community Choir

Tim Clark Family

The Shantymen

Collage

South Shore Ukulele Players

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Music from East to West - Bridgewater Fire Department Band and the "Cappy Smart Band"
May
21
3:00 p.m.15:00

Music from East to West - Bridgewater Fire Department Band and the "Cappy Smart Band"

The Bridgewater Fire Department Band is delighted to welcome the Band of the Calgary (AB) Fire Service, the "Cappy Smart Band" to Nova Scotia as they share in a Spring Concert at Bridgewater United Church on May 21st from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Donations at the door, either monetary for the ongoing work of the Bridgewater Fire Department Band or items for the Bridgewater Inter-Church Food Bank.

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Community Kitchen Party
May
7
3:00 p.m.15:00

Community Kitchen Party

South Shore Refugee Project welcomes you to a Community Kitchen Party at St. Joseph’s Church Hall; 123 Pleasant Street on Sunday, May 7th from 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Come and enjoy live music, a meal, drinks and desserts and time with friends and neighbours. All proceeds go towards sponsoring a refugee family of five to the South Shore. Entry by donation, meal $10/person or $25/family (cash only).

We are also seeking help with home-baked squares, contact Claire Wayne at (519) 400-9049, cans of kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce, contact Anna Garland at (902) 634-3032 and volunteers, contact Lydia Skoreyko at (902) 521-1363 or southshorerefugeeproject@gmail.com.

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Multi-Generational Caring Workshop
Apr.
29
10:00 a.m.10:00

Multi-Generational Caring Workshop

Join us Saturday, April 29th from 10:00am – 3:00pm at Bridgewater United Church for a Caring For You - Caring For Me - Caring for Our Church - Caring for the Wider Community Multi-Generational Workshop.

$15.00 for the day of Workshops and Lunch.

The day will include a Time of Welcome with Reverend Neil McEwen, a Drama Presentation and Workshop with Colleen Naomi, a Music Presentation and Workshop with Kevin Parks and Reverend Dana Pardy and a Meditation: Theory and Practice and Workshop with Angela Clifton and Lunch.

Please register no later then April 26th by contacting Marg Forbes at (902) 543-2495 or by email at raforbes@ns.sympatico.ca.

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B-United Youth Group - Movie Night!
Apr.
21
6:30 p.m.18:30

B-United Youth Group - Movie Night!

We will be having a Movie Night tomorrow at Bridgewater United, with popcorn and refreshments! We will be watching it in the Sanctuary on the big TVs. Bring a friend.

We will be locking the door while we are in the Sanctuary for safety reasons, so we would like to know who is all coming so we do not lock anyone out 🙂 Please let me know if there are any food allergies.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night. Let me know if you will be joining us! All Are Welcome. Grade 6 and up!

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