BRING OUT THE STRAWBS: Strawberry lovers are eagerly looking forward to the First Church of Christ, Congregational of North Conway’s 10th annual Strawberry Festival, set for Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grounds of the Vaughan Center.
The Strawberry Festival is one of the largest fundraisers for the Vaughan Food Pantry and Vaughan Learning Center.
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