Five bands to perform for Haiti relief efforts
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Proceeds will support the work of Plan USA in Warwick, R.I. Plan USA is an independent, not-for-profit organization that works worldwide addressing the needs of children. The organization has been active in helping the children of Haiti for 37 years. For more information, visit www.planusa.org.
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