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January 27, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

The Little Things for Little People room will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon. The program gives items to care (such as diapers, wipes and clothes) for children newborn to preschool age. There are also items available such as baby walkers, bathtubs, strollers, car seats and others. If you are a new family to the program, it is asked that you bring an ID or driver’s license.

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