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Mystic VFW 3263 to hold annual raffle on Oct. 23

October 12, 2015 12:00 am • Last Updated: October 13, 2015 12:07 am

Mystic — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hugo A. Simonelli Post 3263, Veterans of Foreign Wars will be having their Annual Basket Raffle on Oct. 23.

Doors will be open at 5 p.m.; the drawing starts at 7 p.m. Donated baskets can be dropped off at the post during the preceding week. All are invited to attend.

The post will have its Sunday breakfast on Oct. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast is $7 for regular and $9 for steak. All are invited, so come on down and enjoy.

Call the post at (860) 536-3682 for any further information

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