The Family Conservancy – Brews for Books
The inaugural Brews for Books literacy event, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 17th at Boulevard Brewing Company. More than 250 partygoers donated books to children in need and enjoyed Boulevard beer, delicious fare and the vocal stylings of father-son duo Ryan Triggs and Jim Triggs.
Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent
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| Barbara and Glenn Ladd with Frank and Ruth Creeden |
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| Megan Nelson, Kimberly Lyman, Meagan Rondeau, Abbie Rondeau-Nelson, Christyn Zins, and Lindsey Porter Epstein |
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