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Save the Date!
Save the Date! The Safe House Alliance will be having our 10th Annual Soup for the Souls on April 9th at 5:00pm. It will once again be at the Illinois Valley High School on East River Street in Cave Junction. There will be lots of good soup, bread, cake, a silent auction, raffle and door prizes along with the famous cake walk. We are still seeking donations of bowls and auction or raffle items. Call Susie at 541-592-2515 if you would like to purchase tickets or donate an item. Tickets are still only $15 for adults and you get to eat as much as you want and keep the bowl!
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