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Spring Fling & Art Stroll readies for return to ‘The Point’ | Post News Group

By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Standard Signaling that better weather is around the corner, Point Richmond’s “Spring Fling & Art Stroll” is returning to downtown Sat., April 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held the day before Easter, the second annual event will see Park Place closed to traffic as children’s activities (11:00 a.m. […]

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