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Dave Gagne - People who do cool things - Part 1

Urban Boatbuilders, Inc.
Dave Gagne helped found Urban Boatbuilders in 1995. A nonprofit organization, they have served over 1700 kids, teaching them wood working skills as they build boats. The kids in this program also learn problem solving skills as they take a project from start to finish. The wooden boats and canoes are beautiful! They will build you a custom boat or sell you one they've made. Dave is really making a positive difference in the lives of young people in our community.

Urban Boatbuilders is located in the Midway Shopping Center. 651-644-9225
http://urbanboatbuilders.org/

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