Sterling Senior Center

JUNE SCHEDULE

• SALMON CLASSIC KICK OFF DINNER

Saturday, June 27, 5p.m., $25 per person

Reservations Required ~ 262-6808

Tickets may be purchased at the Sterling Senior Center or Pull Tab Store

ALL proceeds benefit the Sterling Area Senior Center, Inc.

• The Friday Flea Market will start June 5th. The fee to set up is $10 per space and must be paid prior to setting up, stop by the office to make payment. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. The Center has no tables or chairs to rent.

* ANNUAL GUN SHOW

The Sterling Senior Center Annual Gun Show will be held on July 18th and 19th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Tables will be available for $50.00 each and admission is $5.00 per person.

Coffee and pastries will be available in the morning with the Elderberry Café serving lunches.

To reserve a table, contact Bill Bailey at 260-3725 or call the Center at 262-6808.

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