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Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to hold Pitch-In event

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will hold its volunteer Pitch-In event April 22 to 24. (Black Press file photo)

Event planned for April 22 to 24 coincides with National Volunteer Week

by John Arendt
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