Chatham County Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to help work our Family Fun Night on Friday, August 31

On: August 19, 2012

In: 27344, Calendar, Recreation, Silk Hope

Tagged: northwest district, parks and recreation

Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:49:24 -0400
From: Courtney Goldston
Subject: Seeking Volunteers

Chatham County Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to help work our Family Fun Night on Friday, August 31. This event will be held at Northwest District Park, located at 2413 Woody Store Road in the Silk Hope area. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Courtney Goldston at courtney.goldston@chathamnc.org or call 919-545-8551.
Thanks,
Courtney Goldston
Chatham County Parks and Recreation

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