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Early learning town hall set for Tuesday

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MOSES LAKE — The North Central Early Learning Coalition in cooperation with Catholic Charities, the North Central Education Service District and the Apple STEM Network will host a town hall to discuss early childhood education Tuesday at CB Tech in Moses Lake.

Local legislators State Representative Tom Dent and State Senator Judy Warnick, both Republicans, will be in attendance.

Dinner will be provided and activities for children will be available during the meeting.

CB Tech is located at 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake and the meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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