Hidden Gems Fleatique set at Mt. Vernon church
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May 14, 2025

Hidden Gems Fleatique set at Mt. Vernon church

Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township, is hosting a Hidden Gems Fleatique from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31. A wide variety of items will be offered for sale. A basket auction and bake sale are also planned. In addition, lunch selections, including ham barbecue, walking tacos, haluski, chips and drinks, will be sold, beginning at 9 a.m. This event coincides with the Mt. Vernon/Bea Mar community yard sales. Shown preparing items for the fleatique, from lef...

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