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Talent show features Grace Cottage staff

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 — Issue 175

TOWNSHEND — The Townshend Town Hall will be the venue for the third annual “Grace Cottage's Got Talent” variety show on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

All performers are Grace Cottage Hospital employees and their family members. The Master of Ceremonies will be Grace Cottage's Dr. Robert Backus, and a variety of skits (music, dancing, singing and comedy) will be performed.

Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be available at intermission. The proceeds will help Grace Cottage expand its Messenger Valley Pharmacy. For more information, call 802-365-9109.

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