Society
May 14, 2019

Third Thursday event slated

By From JT Staff Reports

Third Thursday at Pharisburg United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, May 16.
The event begins at 6 p.m. with a meal featuring Mexican cuisine.
At 7 p.m. Bill Purk and the Muleskinners will perform bluesgrass music.
There is no charge for the event, but donations are accepted.
The church is loc...

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