Best Visitors Bureau Podcasts (2024)

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Eisenhower Park 6:50

10h ago6:50

6:50

Eisenhower Park is a small City Park behind Mr. Freeze. The address for your GPS is 619 West South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. Parking is available behind Mr. Freeze. You can also enter the parking lot from West Boundary Street, right next to Marco’s Pizza. In this episode, we talk about the features of the park and signage at the park. A YouTube …

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No Clouds in the Sonoma Sky - Just Sonoma Balloons! Hot Air Ballooning in Wine Country 54:32

4h ago54:32

54:32

Sean Gerrity with Sonoma Ballooning parked his colorful balloon right outside the KSVY studio and hopped off to talk about hot air balloons in Sonoma Valley. During the podcast we find out how to become a hot air balloon pilot, that the job has its ups and downs and landings are guaranteed. We also learn about a day in the life of a hot air balloon…

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057: Ann Liguori, Sports Journalist 25:32

5h ago25:32

25:32

Ann Ligouri is an icon in sports broadcasting. Host, executive producer, and owner of the award-winning Sports Innerview cable series, an original sports talk show host on WFAN New York and the Golf Channel, Ann covers golf from the major championships to various PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events. Ann is a recipient of the Met Golf Writers Association'…

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056: Michael McGowan & Veronica Karaman 33:56

5h ago33:56

33:56

Imagine playing in your first PGA TOUR event and it just happens to be at the U.S. Open. Oh, and its also in your hometown! That's exactly what's happening to Southern Pines native Michael McGowan. The son of former PGA TOUR player Pat McGowan and grandson of the legendary Peggy Kirk Bell, McGowan grew up around Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, play…

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055: Bob Koontz, KoontzJones Design 37:08

6h ago37:08

37:08

If you visit or reside in the Pinehurst area, or Moore County in general, you likely have seen the work of Bob Koontz and his team from KoontzJones Design. As a landscape architect and planner, some examples of his team's work include USGA's Golf House Pinehurst, Golf Pride's Global Innovation headquarters, Pinehurst No. 10, Morganton Park (where t…

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054: Dan Van Horn, U.S. Kids Golf 36:50

6h ago36:50

36:50

Dan Van Horn is the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. What started as a father simply trying to make golf easier and more enjoyable for his kids has become the world’s leading provider of kids’ golf equipment, tournaments, and development best practices in the world. Since 2018, U.S. Kids Golf has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Busine…

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Statesville's August Adventures: Events Rundown 31:12

5h ago31:12

31:12

Welcome to Discover Statesville! In this episode, we are joined by John and Dylan, our summer interns from UNC Charlotte, as they share insights from their capstone project. John discusses the need for better transportation options, like Uber and Lyft, to boost tourism and support local businesses. Dylan highlights how Statesville's prime location …

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Cassidy Ranch Farmers talk flowers, shrubs and tell Florida Man about clouds 46:32

6d ago46:32

46:32

On the eve of the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon, the Sonoma Spiel podcast went to the farmers market to drag two farmers into the studio: Elizabeth Stein and Tucker Stein of Cassidy Ranch farm in Sonoma. The married couple took over the farm in 2021 and grow both grapes as well as flowers and crops. Elizabeth recounts how her time working at Ridge V…

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Ice Cream Shops (Food and Drink Series Part 1 of 7) 23:33

3h ago23:33

23:33

This is the first episode in the Food and Drink Series. (This episode inspired the series.) Part One: Ice Cream Shops (July) Part Two: Coffee Shops (August) Part Three: Restaurants (September) Part Four: Butcher Shops (October) Part Five: Bakeries and Desserts (November) Part Six: Bars (December) Part Seven: Miscellaneous food and drink topics (Jan…

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Food and Drink Series Introduction 4:58

18h ago4:58

4:58

Welcome to the Food and Drink Series on The Perrysburg Podcast! This is the introduction episode. There will be 7 episodes in the series. Details are below: (July) Part One: Ice cream (August) Part Two: Coffee (September) Part Three: Restaurants (October) Part Four: Butcher Shops (November) Part Five: Bakeries and Desserts (December) Part Six: Bars…

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K. Nicole Connell - Natchitoches is Fun for Everyone! 28:50

5h ago28:50

28:50

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer, Parks & Rec Month, Picnic Month, Family Reunion Month, and more on this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast. From Zydeco and Meat Pie Festivals to cruising Cane River Lake and exploring Cane River Creole National Historical Park, K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bu…

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Laugh your pickle off: Lisa Pidge on comedy, pickleball and wine 54:32

8h ago54:32

54:32

We're back on the Spiel! And this week we have a VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Lisa Pidge, from the Laugh Cellar and Crushers of Comedy and now her new gig - Pickleball and comedy! A repeat offender on the podcast, Lisa comes back to talk about what's happening with her popular comedy shows at wineries like Deerfield Ranch, Cooking With Comedians, and her ne…

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Milestone Park 7:53

20d ago7:53

7:53

Milestone Park is Perrysburg’s smallest park. In this episode, we talk about location, parking, how much time you can plan to spend at Milestone Park, and the three must-see features: (1) a limestone road marker (“mile stone”) (2) an Ohio Historical Marker Sign, and (3) a bright orange sculpture of a man wearing a suit and a hat (Man in the City by…

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Celebrating One Year 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

The Perrysburg Podcast is one year old! This is my first anniversary episode. Thanks for great first year! In this episode, I talk about when and why I started this podcast, some stats, and what’s coming up in Year 2. If you can connect me to a contact person for the upcoming episodes mentioned in this episode, please reach out via email: kim@perry…

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Interview with Joshua Johnson, Executive Director - Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

Joshua Johnson is the new Executive Director of Perrysburg’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is also known as Visit Perrysburg. If you’re interested in getting to know Joshua, you’re going to like this episode. In this episode, Joshua introduces himself first. Then, he shares what interested him in taking the job at the CVB, what he lik…

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Statesville's July Extravaganza: Sports, Markets and Fireworks 11:49

1M ago11:49

11:49

Get ready to fill your July calendar with an array of vibrant events happening in Statesville, North Carolina! Ever wondered where you can catch some thrilling baseball action this summer? We've got you covered with all the details on the Statesville Owls' home games at West Iredell High School. With five opportunities to cheer for the Owls on July…

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Municipal Pool 9:20

1M ago9:20

9:20

We talk about the Municipal Pool location, hours of operation, cost, features, the unofficial Facebook Page, and pool parties. If you’re a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg resident, I hope you enjoy hearing about Perrysburg’s Municipal Pool. Municipal Pool 915 Elm St. Perrysburg, OH (419)-872-7966 The FULL show notes are on on the website: p…

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Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured Guests are Dr. Shane Rasmussen – NSU Professor of English & Director of t…

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Gleaning for justice: Kelly Conrad talks Farm to Pantry in Sonoma 48:08

25d ago48:08

48:08

Kelly Conrad is with Farm to Pantry (www.farmtopantry.org), a local organization committed to rescuing food that would otherwise go wasted and getting it to people in need. "The food is out there; all we have to do is go get it. No one should be left behind." On her turn on the Spiel she dishes about working with SingleThread Farms, how visitors to…

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Statesville's Juneteenth: A Legacy of Unity 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

What if a small community event could grow into a cornerstone of town unity and cultural celebration? Join us as we uncover the history of Juneteenth in Statesville, North Carolina, with special guests Seifullahaj El-Amin and Tevin Carr. From the early 1990s beginnings sparked by the local Muslim community under the guidance of WD Muhammad, to the …

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Rotary Park - with insights from Maggie Dreier and Jennifer Engelmann from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

This episode has three parts: Part One is general information Part Two is a list of 10 features Park Three is an interview with Maggie and Jennifer from The Ability Center Perrysburg Rotary Community Park 26350 Fort Meigs Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 Click here for the YouTube version. All videos are from early in the morning (May/June 2024). The FULL…

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Podcasting 101 Classes in Perrysburg 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

Today’s episode is a short announcement about my upcoming Podcasting 101 classes in Perrysburg. I tell you when and where the classes are, who should attend (my ideal student), and what you will learn. The show notes for this episode are on The Perrysburg Podcast’s website: perrysburgpodcast.com. Podcasting 101 Classes Way Public Library (101 E. In…

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Craftsmanship on Tap and the Great Race Chronicles 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

Step into the world of refined craftsmanship and spirited adventure with our esteemed guest, Pete Barger of Southern Distilling Company. As we unravel Pete's journey, you'll be captivated by the tales of how his award-winning bourbons and ryes have earned high praise from the most discerning of palates, securing top honors in competitions that set …

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From Ohio to Sonoma: Broadway Performers Preview "Broadway in Sonoma" with Amy Miller and Tony Gonzalez 49:35

1M ago49:35

49:35

Returning Very Special Guest star Amy Miller brought fellow Buckeye Tony Gonzalez to the Spiel to preview the BRAND NEW season of Transcendence Theatre Company's summer series, and to detail how the new location - just steps from the historic Plaza - make this a truly magical moment for "Broadway in Sonoma." During a rather raucous chat we cover th…

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Interview with Perrysburg Resident Laura Winters 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

Laura Winters is a Perrysburg resident. Her full bio is below. In the first half of our interview, Laura talks about what brought her and her husband to Perrysburg, why she likes living here, what prospective, new, and current Perrysburg residents should know about our town, and a few challenges she has faced while living here. In the second half o…

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Dash the Sloth! Plus Safari West Foundation with Classroom Safari 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Safari West Foundation provides funding for programs like an "animals in hospitals" program for children who are hospital-bound, as well as a program that brings children to the Safari West, a 400-acre preserve with giraffes, gnus, lemurs and all manner of amazing African animals who are in conservation programs. The Foundation also focuses on educ…

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Summer in Statesville: Trails, Tunes, and Time-Honored Tales 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

Step into the heart of Statesville this June and immerse yourself in a variety of events celebrating everything from history to music to the great outdoors! We'll whisk you away on a journey through time with a Juneteenth story walk and craft event at Lake Norman State Park—perfect for families. Feel the boom of musket fire at Fort Dobbs, and lace …

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Riverside Park 20:28

2M ago20:28

20:28

Riverside Park is located at 245 West Front Street in Perrysburg, OH. This episode has 3 parts: General Information Park Features Additional information about The Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker and Garden, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, and The Story of the Riverside Park Cannons. If you only have time to see one thing at Riverside Par…

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City of Statesville: Budget Meeting 05/21/24 2:04:34

2M ago2:04:34

2:04:34

By Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

With the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrations coming up (June 20-22, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show is all about the sports history, culture, and impressive athletes of Natchitoches and the state of Louisiana. Featured guests are K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of…

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Local Honey 15:07

3M ago15:07

15:07

Where can you buy local honey in Perrysburg? What do Perrysburg residents use honey for? In this episode, I share 5 places to buy local honey in Perrysburg and 4 reasons to use it. Want to share where you buy your local honey (in Perrysburg) and why you use it? Send me a voicemail message or an email. To leave a voicemail message on The Perrysburg …

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Talking Stars in the Valley of the Moon: Robert Ferguson Observatory's Stephanie Derammelaere 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Not many places have a professional-level, volunteer-run observatory open to the public. But not many places have the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Luckily, Sonoma Valley does. Executive Director Stephanie Derammelaere explains the mission of the observatory, how it came to be, why Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is a good place to see planets and stars …

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Fiddler's Grove Reimagined: Harmonizing History at Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest 22:22

3M ago22:22

22:22

Celebrate 100 years of music in the Grove this Memorial Day weekend at the Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest. Step into the rhythm with Chase and Bethany Prevette as we look into the evolution of this storied musical landmark. Join us as Bethany tells us how the Blake family is breathing new life into the historic Fiddler's Grove, transforming it into a m…

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053: Rick Cloutier, Director, Moore County Airport 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

Will commercial flight service ever return to the Moore County Airport? We may know soon according to the facility's new director, Rick Cloutier. He was named director in the fall of 2023 taking over from long-time director Ron Maness. Cloutier brings a wealth of aviation experience to his new role and steps in as the airport plans to welcome playe…

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052: Dr. Tom Dorsel, sports psychologist 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

Dr. Tom Dorsel is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, a clinical/sport psychologist, and author of the best selling book, “GOLF: The Mental Game.” He currently works with golfers in both Hilton Head and Pinehurst. With major championship golf season upon us in 2024, what better time than to talk about the most challenging six inches in the golf game …

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MT PLEASANT CVB- Rotary Club-Help Prevent Suicide Event May 16th 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

The MT Pleasant CVB was kind enough to donate their time to allow the Mt Pleasant Rotary Club to talk about their Help Prevent Suicide Event May 16th at the Veterans Memorial Library in Mt Pleasant.By BOB PETERS

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Motorcycles 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

Today, we’re talking about motorcycles. If you’re a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH resident who already rides motorcycles or is interested in learning how to ride one, you will like this episode. It’s spring…Ride on! Disclaimer: opinions expressed in this episode are my own. This episode is not sponsored by any business or local entity…

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54: Dan Van Horn, U.S. Kids Golf 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

Dan Van Horn is the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. What started as a father simply trying to make golf easier and more enjoyable for his kids has become the world’s leading provider of kids’ golf equipment, tournaments, and development best practices in the world. Since 2018, U.S. Kids Golf has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Busine…

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051: Robert Hayter, Landscape Designer + Visionary 34:57

3M ago34:57

34:57

Robert Hayter is a landscape architect by trade, but there is no one title that defines him. Hayter possesses a wealth of knowledge not only about his trade, but also about a number of topics which made for one of our most interesting Paradise in the Pines episodes.Among his accomplishments, Hayter co-authored Pinehurst's first unified development …

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055: Bob Koontz, Principal of Koontz Jones Design 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

If you visit or reside in the Pinehurst area, or Moore County in general, you likely have seen the work of Bob Koontz and his team from KoontzJones Design. As a landscape architect and planner, some examples of his team's work include USGA's Golf House Pinehurst, Golf Pride's Global Innovation headquarters, Pinehurst No. 10, Morganton Park (where t…

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Interview with Michael Richardson about Perrysburg Living Magazine 34:34

3M ago34:34

34:34

Michael Richardson owns Richardson Family Media and publishes Perrysburg Living Magazine. He’s on the podcast today to talk about what makes Perrysburg Living Magazine a great resource for our community, opportunities for you contribute, how to get a copy of the magazine if you’re not on the mailing list, details about his publishing team, Perrysbu…

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Bountiful Berries and Soulful Sounds of Statesville in Spring 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

Get ready to mark your calendars as May unfolds with a basketful of events in Statesville! If the sweet scent of strawberries has you yearning for sun-kissed afternoons, our episode will guide you to the best local farms for strawberry-picking -just be sure to keep tabs on the weather with a quick social media check. We're not just about the daytim…

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Mustafa has No Chill: Sonoma restaurants, hikes and adventures with NoChillMustafa 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Mustafa Tolosa always "goes to eleven" - the local restaurant reviewer started off taking photos of his steak while on a date with his wife, and from there it has grown into a Wine Country go-to spot for locals looking for the low-down on food trucks, restaurants and more. "I'm not a food critic - I'm a highlighter. I like to highlight things," say…

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Episode 43: Eating Chicken Fingies with Caleb 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

On this episode of The Sketchy Show, the new manager of the Uptown Bazaar makes the rounds, 2 Knights of the Pentagon Table make a new friend, and David Pring stops for some grub while waiting for his flight. This episode of The Sketchy Show is brought to you by Liquid Donuts.By Sketchy, the improv sketch comedy robot

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Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg) 57:32

3M ago57:32

57:32

Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents. This episode continues a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg. Pastor Dan Gildner from Grace Church is my guest today. You can find the FULL show notes at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/40 Grace Church Perrysburg 601 East Boundary St. (next to Woodlands Park) Per…

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Author's Festival Returns: Amy Tan, Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Grann et al in Sonoma talking ideas 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

The Sonoma Valley Author's Festival is in it's seventh year in Sonoma, and founders Ginny and David Freeman come to the Sonoma Spiel and share their passion for books and the ideas expressed within. As Ginny notes, "It's an ideas festival - it's small and curated and intimate." This year we find out that among the many author's attending includes h…

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Interview with Katie Hunt Thomas from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 44:16

4M ago44:16

44:16

Today’s episode is an interview with Katie Hunt Thomas. She is the Disability Rights Attorney for the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, a Center for Independent Living in northwest Ohio with the mission to assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community. Episode 5 of The Perrysburg Podcast featured c…

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Natural Sonoma: Caitlin Cornwall on ecology, native plants, bad idea trees & waterfalls 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

Caitlin Cornwall of the Sonoma Ecology Center returns to the Spiel to give her review of the eclipse (thumbs up), talk redwoods as yard trees in dry valley floors (thumbs down, usually) and encourage us to create diverse ecosystems with native plants in your front yard to get the best birds. She also details the upcoming events at Sugarloaf State P…

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Experience the Parks and Historic Sites of Natchitoches, Louisiana 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

With National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 27), Junior Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18) coming up, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show is all the various parks, historic sites and trails, and events you can experience in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured gue…

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Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup - Interview with Lauren Rush 22:52

4M ago22:52

22:52

Lauren Rush is the Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Perrysburg. In this episode, Lauren talks about Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup, which is how some of our parks get spruced up each Spring. She gives the dates, times, and locations for this year’s clean-up and talks about how to volunteer. We also talk about how dog poop affects our loc…

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