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WMS Students Can Go To B'ham Boys and Girls Club

Tracy Ellis Reporting
kgmi@kgmi.com

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- The Bellingham Boys & Girls Club is opening its doors early this week for Whatcom Middle School students.

The club will open at 11 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch will be provided.

There is no fee, but the club is asking that each student register upon arrival.

Whatcom Middle School students do not need to be a Boys and Girls Club member to attend.

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