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Families affected by cancer can carve, paint pumpkins at free Moline event

By Linda Cook,

2 days ago

Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois will offer pumpkin carving as a family program.

Anyone impacted by cancer can enjoy pumpkin carving or painting and dinner in Moline. You can bring anyone you consider to be part of your family. Kids and teens are welcome to bring a friend.

The in-person program will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Gilda's Club, 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline. Registration is required to ensure sufficient supplies and food. Register here.

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