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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
Graves teaches basket class
Tribal Elder Connie Graves teaches a basket weaving class, which is
open to the public, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Elders' Activity Center.
For more information, contact Tribal Cultural Education Specialist Brian
Krehbiel at 503-879-4639 or brian.krehbielgrandronde.org. U
Recycle Center moved
The Recycle Center has been moved to 9675 Grand Ronde Road.
For more information, contact the Tribal Facilities Manager at 503-879-2407.
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