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Himes, who has spent time as a sports announcer, a ring announcer and a DJ, but is now on disability, was a military reserve member for many years. As such, hosting a regular dance at the Legion is important to him, he said. He is training a protege to take the reins of the free event, which he describes as not your typical 1950s music sock hop, but a trip down musical memory lane from the B次元官网网址�70s, B次元官网网址�80s and more.
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Different themes and local comedy acts will be part of the fun throughout the night for these licensed events, said Himes, calling it a good time for adults of all ages.
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The licensed dances are free to enter and start at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 3 at the Legion, 761 Station Ave.
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