Davenport Community Service Fair March 1


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Posted Online: Feb. 21, 2013, 1:27 pm
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Press release submitted by East Bluff and East Side Neighborhood Associations.

The Davenport Community Service Fair will be 6 to 8 p.m. March 1, at The Center, at 1411 Brady St., Davenport.
The Service Fair is a free opportunity for community members to get together to interact with each other and with various organizations that serve the community. Residents can learn about services, programs, and funding available for social, educational, residential, and general community building.
Refreshments will be served and there will also be prize giveaways including gift certificates.
The event is hosted by the East Bluff Neighborhood Association and East Side Neighborhood Association; with assistance in funding provided by Riverboat Development Authority and United Neighbors, Inc.




















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