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Christmas Fair at Carson City Senior Center happening this Wednesday and Thursday

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Repeats every day until Thu Dec 02 2021 .
December 1, 2021 - 9:00am
December 2, 2021 - 9:00am

The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop is hosting its annual Christmas Fair this Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1- 2, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. All items are handmade by seniors with a variety of quilts, placements, canes, jewelry, art, baby gifts and more! Everyone is welcome to shop.

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