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August 4, 2012

Family Fare: Aug. 4, 2012

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Free bike helmets available today

PLATTSBURGH — Free bike helmets will be given away from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Bill McBride Subaru, 5101 U.S. Ave.

Helmets are available in toddler, child, youth and adult sizes while supplies last. The event is sponsored by the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office and Martin, Harding & Mazzotti.

Support group for nursing moms to meet

PLATTSBURGH — La Leche League, a breast-feeding information and support group, meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at Family Connections on U.S. Oval.

The group, which is for all women, meets the first Monday of every month. Babies are also welcome.

To learn more, visit www.lalecheleague.org or call Susan at 643-9436, Melissa at 643-8530, Kira at 314-5186 or Sue at 561-5186.

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