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FRIDAY, DEC. 4 • 7-10pm
SATURDAY, DEC. 5 • 10am-6pm
SUNDAY, DEC. 6 • 11am-4pm
Sponsored by NW Lending Group,
the families of Ed & Dee Labiske,
and CMH Pediatrics
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Q u estion s or w an t
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S teve P u tm a n
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O ffice: 503-738-7181
Cell/ Text: 503-440-1076
C a ll now - End of Enrollm ent Dec 7th
The Astoria City Council
wishes everyone a
jo yo us
Ho liday
Seaso n .
Enjoy the lights and
Holiday festivities
while shopping
Downtown Astoria!
Stores stay open late
November 27th through
December 18th.
www.astoriadowntown.com
Customers can park
downtown longer than
the posted time limit,
except in metered
spaces, November 27th
through January 3rd.
