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iSchool Winter Meetup in San Gabriel
Hi All!
It’s that time of year again! Spend this week with your family
and next week with your iSchool friends!
The semester is almost done, so lets take a mental break
together! This round we are heading to the SGV! We will meet at
Blossom Market Hall in San Gabriel. There will be lots of
different types of foods to eat, and some large tables for us to
be able to chat!
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