From staff reports
The South Side Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Oil City Community Kids’ Pool Blast from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the city swimming pool in Hasson Heights.
The event is open to children of all ages and is free.
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 29, 2019
The South Side Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Oil City Community Kids’ Pool Blast from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the city swimming pool in Hasson Heights.
The event is open to children of all ages and is free.
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