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January 5, 2013

Oklahoma Travelers to perform Jan. 25

NORMAN — The Oklahoma Travelers and Friends’s next performance is planned for 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the Noble Senior Citizens Center at the southeast corner of State Highway 77 and Maguire Road.

The evening’s concert will be all gospel music.

Visitors are asked to bring finger foods to share while enjoying the free event.

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