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| Thank you for a Fabulous Greeniac Happy Hour! |
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| Thursday, 20 September 2007 | ||||
I just wanted to thank all the Greeniacs staff, 111 Minna Gallery, and all the Greeniacs, friends, and supporters for a fabulous "green" happy hour this past Tuesday! I am really looking forward to the next one
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