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The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd. Admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item, or cash for the Goldstream Food Bank. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact the B次元官网网址楥hosin Chatters at info@chosinchatters.org, or drop in at any club meeting, held Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Metchosin Community House.
