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MLK Day of Service at The Anti-Cruelty Society

January 21, 2019 - January 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Anti-Cruelty Society Intake

W. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60654

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Description

On this national day of service activities include reading to adoptable cats, socializing adoptable dogs, crafting toys for shelter pets, creating adoption packets and posters and tours of the facilities will be available. Open to all ages.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://anticruelty.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-2019/

Neighborhood: Chicago

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