

Town Hall field trip ends at Earth ‘n’ Fire
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Thirty youngsters from Town Hall’s Summer Recreation Program went on a field trip ending at Earth ‘n’ Fire in the Fort, where they each created their own pottery work of art. Town Hall Recreation Coordinator Gege Beagle, center, assists one group. Photo by Cid Castillo

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