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The Family Conservancy – Brew for Books

The second annual Brew for Books, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 16th at Boulevard Brewing Company. Guests donated children’s books and enjoyed Boulevard beer, Waldo Pizza and entertainment by John Goolsby.

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Centurion Volunteers Hannah Hasselquist, Megan Stock and Karen Moore
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Guests mingled on the patio of the Boulevard Brewing Company.
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Michael Judy, Brian Sulley, John Minnis, and Cameron Duff flanked Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Also featured in the May 30, 2015 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: Amanda Wood

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