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star-24px 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public Spaces
Main Street Manning set up an outdoor, ADA-accessible social gathering spots along a three block area with sidewalk games providing an avenue for community members of all ages to congregate and socialize in a mixed environment.

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