Sierra Club Energy Forum
Thursday, July 20, 7 to 9 pm
Sierra Club Energy Forum
Where: Mary Star of the Sea Senior Center
41 First Street between Hoyt and
Bond
RSVP at 212-791-3600 x 32
The event is free and open to the public
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