Oct 22, 2016, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Oakdale
Soccer for the kids is a family event on Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. to get kids together to help other kids. It is an hour long soccer game for kids 5-13 years of age with an entry fee of $5.00 per child, although the soccer game is for the kids, everyone is welcome. The entry fee includes one hour of soccer, a water bottle, and small snack (nut free).
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