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LIGHT A LANTERN OF GRATITUDE

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM Anthony Bowen Branch YMCA · U Street Corridor

A POTLUCK WITH THE YMCA ANTHONY BOWEN. Please bring a dish, beverage, or dessert to share. As the evening grows dark, many cultures welcome the harvest season with light. Families across Asia, hang paper lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival, light diyas, and hang star lanterns at Diwali, and gather around lights in celebration of thanks. Decorate a paper lantern with something you are thankful firm and help us fill the courtyard with a warm glow.

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