The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition April 2020

2020 Lions Expo sponsored by Pfizer and Warren Watchung Connection EXPO 20 1 20 1 The Warren Township Lions Club will be hosting our 2020 Annual LIONS EXPO Wednesday, June 10th thru Saturday, June 13th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm each evening. www.warrenlionsclub.org The event will be held at the Warren Township Municipal Grounds located at 48 Mountain Boulevard and will feature rides, games, food, vendors, and entertainment with a FIREWORKS DISPLAY on Saturday evening. EXPO is the major fundraiser of the Warren Lions Club and enables the club to donate and support local organizations, youth and events. For more information, sponsorship opportunities and vendor information contact Expo Chair Anthony Franchini 908-334-9304 Admission $2.00 Kids under 5 FREE WRIST BAND EVERY NIGHT Celebrating Our 53rd Anniversary! The Orchid Range is a beautiful indoor garden that boasts stunning tropical and subtropical American orchids no mat- ter how cold it is outside. 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