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Mission Zimbabwe Maple Syrup Festival Tomorrow

People looking for a fun family event this Easter weekend can get a sweet deal at the Sugar Bush Breakfast Plus Saturday at Cedar Rail Camp near Chesley.

The Mission Zimbabwe Maple Syrup Festival raises money to support the Village of Hope and a Children's home in Zimbabwe.

The day starts at 9am and runs until 1pm.

Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, entertainment, an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo and log sawing. Eight team members will travel to Zimbabwe on May 9tto provide support to suffering children.

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