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Operation: Christmas Child shoebox pickup in Stratford Saturday

It may be the Thanksgiving long weekend, but it’s not too early to think about Christmas.

The Operation: Christmas Child shoebox program here in Stratford is starting this weekend.

Julie Bolger is one of the local organizers of the drive.

She says the program’s scope is sizable:

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If you’d like to fill a shoebox for a child this year you can pick one up from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community of Christ Church on Forman Avenue on Saturday.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

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