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   Even though Christmas is six months away, it’s not too early to discover a special gift for a family member or friend. Besides that, you’ll know that every dollar you spend raises funds for local school and community organizations. That’s all happening at the Christmas in July event on Tuesday, July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 10th Street So., Walker. You’ll find handmade crafts, baked goods, a quilt raffle, lefse and handmade cards for sale.  Stay for the luncheon, too. (The event is free.  The cost for the luncheon is $15 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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