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The Hampton-Dumont Bulldog Classic is set for Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Hampton Country Club. An 8 a.m. shotgun start will be held. All proceeds will be used to support all Hampton-Dumont athletic programs. Cost to participate is $200 for a foursome or $50 per player. The cost includes 18 holes of golf and lunch for four. For more information, contact Nate Boock, activities director, at nboock@hdcsd. org or Jane Hoegh, boys golf coach, at jhoegh@hdcsd.org.
CAL School Board meeting rescheduled
The CAL Board of Education has rescheduled its regular meeting for Monday, Sept. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting, which was originally set for Monday, was moved to allow for the regular monthly meeting and the organizational meeting following Tuesday elections.
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