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Indoor festivities to help Wakefield VFW, 4 the Kids

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD - The first-ever St. Urho's Day Beanbag Tournament will take place at Wakefield's VFW Post 9084 on Saturday.

It will be held in conjunction with a 4 the Kids fundraiser based on a pulled pork meal with side dishes and desserts.

According to Chad Carlson, a VFW member who organized the tournament, the whole idea started with "some people talking about having an event."

"We're hoping we can get at least a good 300 to 400 people," said Carlson on Thursday, with all planning in place.

"If it turns out good, we'll continue to offer it as an annual e...