Dalewood Middle School Students Have Art Show

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The students at Dalewood Middle School will have an art show and auction on Saturday, March 3.

It will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dalewood Middle School is at 1300 Shallowford Road.  


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