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Simsbury Celebrates Cycling Through the Arts!

Posted by John K. Hampton, June 4, 2012 at 04:59 pm

I was happy to join First Selectman Mary Glassman & Selectman Lisa Heavner this afternoon in officially dedicating Simsbury's Bike Sculpture at the gateway to Simsbury.

Congratulations to artist Vicente Garcia for creating such a beautiful piece of art showcasing Simsbury' commitment to cycling.

Kudos all the volunteers, donors and sponsors for making this happen!

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