Bulletin & Event Updates

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Please see this Sunday's bulletin for Nov. 8th attached.

An Update on the Philoptochos Blood Drive/Shredding Event/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Pitas Sale ---  Philoptochos will be preparing frozen tiropitakia on November 10th from 2:00- 8:00pm.  If you would like to assist with preparations or volunteering the day of the event (Nov 14), please contact Leigh Cortesis  at (336)462-0179.  The ladies thank you in advance for your support.

Greek Fest Express UPDATE -- The Festival Committee will also need volunteers to help prepare for and work the Greek Fest Express on November 20-21 from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.  This event will be much more low key than our usual Festival and will offer a limited Drive-Thru only menu. More information will be coming soon.  If you would like to volunteer, please email GreekFestival@wsgoc.org.  IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
 Sunday November 8, 2020.pdf

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