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   Even though Christmas is six-months away, it’s not too early to find a special gift for a family member or friend. Crafts, hand-made cards, and plants will be on display and for sale at this year’s Christmas in July event, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. July 16 at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 10th Street So., Walker.  Stay for the salad luncheon, too. Cost for the luncheon is $12 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old.

   Christmas in July is a fundraiser sponsored by the Women of Hope, with proceeds donated to support Walker-Hackensack-Akeley school children and youth programs, Boys & Girls Club, Walker-area Food Shelf, Faith in Action, Family Safety Network, Second Harvest, food boxes and Lutheran World Relief.

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