El Dorado County Western Slope Boys and Girls Club ~ Golf Tournament
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Thursday, October 12 2006, 11:30am - 5:00pm
All proceeds to benefit Western Slope Boys and Girls Club. Includes: Golf, Cart, Awards dinner, Tee & Green prizes and Raffle. 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start (Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.) Cold Springs Golf and Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive, Placerville. Golf Entry Fee $1,500 per team, Individual Entry $250 per person. For more information contact: Western Slope Boys and Girls Club (530) 621-0950
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