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New lenses, new adventures: Friends for Sight hosts 2nd annual St. George SightFest

By St. George News · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Friends for Sight is excited to return to St. George for its second annual SightFest this Thursday, Oct. 22! In partnership with the Washington County School District, Friends for Sight will provide vision screenings and eye care services to 50…

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