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Archive: April, 2012

Otters in Fishtown

April 23, 2012 / Fishtown / Featured, News
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Otters in Fishtown

You know that you enjoy Fishtown – and so does a family of river otters. The otters play and swim throughout Fishtown, lured by the great tasting fish and swift current of the Leland River. When you and your family walk the Fishtown docks this summer, keep alert for the otters along the river bank […]

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Fishtown Stores Now Open!

April 23, 2012 / Fishtown / News
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Spring has arrived! Many of the shops in Fishtown are now open including the Village Cheese Shanty, Tug Stuff, Reflections, Sporck Tileart, and Carlson Fisheries. Businesses are open weeks earlier than normal due to the wonderful spring weather. Take some time out of your weekend to visit us! Please be aware that each shop keeps its own hours. […]

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Fishtown 5K Sponsorship Information

April 23, 2012 / Fishtown / News
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FPS is preparing for the fourth year of its Fishtown 5K and we are trying something new – seeking sponsors!      Download the 2012 Friends of Fishtown 5K Sponsorship Form for additional information. There are two sponsorship levels ($250/$500) and we are limiting the number of sponsorships  – so we can fully promote our sponsorship relationships. […]

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