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73rd Anniversary Year!
December 3, 2020 Vol. 74 No. 44
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Christmas Coloring Contest 22 WINNERS - $450 TOTAL CASH See Pages 6 & 7 For Details On How To Enter.
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Celebrating 43 Years
Kids ... Pick Up Your
FREE CHRISTMAS GOODIE BAG Friday, December 4th 1-7 PM At The Y
While the Y can’t carry out its usual carnival & Santa pictures for Hometown Christmas, we still want to celebrate the tradition!! Stop by the Y Friday, Dec. 4th, 1-7 PM & pick up your FUN-FILLED grab & go goodie bags loaded with crafts, trinkets & fun activities, sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere. This year, Boone County 4-H Flora Producers will be joining us to hand out their AWESOME craft! and, as always, the Boone County Shopper will be offering up a chance for kids to win money with their WONDERFUL coloring contest. First come, first served. 400 goodie bags total. One per child. Maximum of two goodie bags will be handed out if no children are present. We will post online if/when we run out of bags & crafts.
The Y A Great Way To Keep Your Kids Active During Remote Learning. Children As Young As 11 Permitted In The Wellness Center. Contact Us For More Details!