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Autumnfest Fundraiser

 

Woonsocket – Autumnfest, Northern Rhode Island’s Largest Fall Festival, will have our first fundraiser of the year at Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grill, 490 Clinton Street, Woonsocket.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 is the date to remember.  Come to Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grill on that date for lunch, dinner, or take-out, present the promotional flyer and they will donate up to 20% of your check to Autmnfest.   

Promotional flyers are available at both Woonsocket Radio Stations: WOON Radio, 985 Park Avenue, Woonsocket and WNRI Radio, 786 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket.  They are also available from any Autumnfest Steering Committee Member.  Flyers will not be available at Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grill on the day of the event.

This is a great way to enjoy some fantastic food and contribute to Autmnfest at the same time.

Autumnfest invites you to Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grill, 490 Clinton Street, Woonsocket on Thursday, February 22, 2024 for an Autumnfest Fundraiser.

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