Happy Helpers selling brownies at Divadale and Don Avon

by The Bulldog • November 14, 2021

Happy Helpers

This great shot is posted Sunday morning to remind area residents that the Leaside Little Helpers are selling brownies at the corner of Divadale and Don Avon Drives until noon. Love it.

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