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The Norwich Family YMCA Kids' Club worked tirelessly to create decorations of red, white and blue for its Fourth of July parade held at the Y facility Thursday morning. Under direction of teachers Gabrielle Testani and Salli Franck, and program coordinator Bonnie Tiffany, Kids' Club is a summer pre-school program for children ages 3-5, filled with creative activities, art projects, games, stories, snacks, swimming and more. The program runs rom 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 15. Fees are $8 per day for members, $10 per day for non-members. For additional information, call the YMCA at 336-9622.