World Refugee Day Is June 18

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Wed, 06/01/2016 - 2:19pm

Interfaith Refugee Ministry-Wilmington is hosting World Refugee Day, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Empie Park.

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