Country Music Jamboree will Benefit Lothlorien

Country Music Jamboree will Benefit Lothlorien
Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center, an East Aurora non-profit organization that provides horseback riding opportunities for individuals with disabilities, will be holding a country music jamboree at Club Infinity. The Oct. 24 fundraiser will include live music from several Western New York bands, as well as auctions, prizes and family-friendly games and activities.
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