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Steve Nagle's Summer Kickoff Party

Steve Nagle’s Summer Kickoff Party

Celebrate the start of Summer and help raise funds for Rick’s Place!

Hey, it’s Steve Nagle… Join me and the Rock 102 crew for a family-friendly Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20th, at Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow, powered by Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, Aqua Pump, Father and Son Garage Door, and the Hawkman!

We’ll have live music from Jack and His Guitar, a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park and Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, touch a truck with the Ludlow Fire Department, loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, and a bunch of cool prizes to be won!

Plus, food & drinks for sale from Vanished Valley, Hot Rod Doggs Food Truck and the Moolicious Ice Cream Truck!

Best of all, every penny raised from this event will go directly to Rick’s Place. This wonderful organization provides free support to grieving children, teens, and their families – they were a real help to me and my family, and this is a great way to help them continue their important work.

Tickets are just $10.21 (plus a small ticketing fee) and can be purchased now!

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