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July 18, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

A free worship concert on the lawn will be performed by Still Standing, a contemporary praise and worship band, at 5 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church of Charleroi, 6 Walnut Ridge Road. Bring a chair or a blanket to the lawn at the pavilion for the concert and a picnic of grilled hot dogs. Bring a side dish to share. Donations of pop, water, cupcakes or cookies are also appreciated. All members of the community are invited.

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