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Sanford Farmers' Market Sat 11/2 8:30 AM - 12 PM OfflineEventAttendanceMode 115
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FREE: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Sat 11/2 9 AM - 1 PM
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Farm to Fork- Senior Connection Program Mon 11/18 10 AM - 12 PM
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LEE COUNTY CENTER

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Sanford, NC 27332

Mailing Address 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332

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