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Former Rec Center Cleanup Set for Presidents Day
Volunteers and Greater Homewood Community Corporation employees will be working toward revamping the former Barclay Recreation Center.

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Volunteers and Greater Homewood Community Corporation employees will be working toward revamping the former Barclay Recreation Center.

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