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Creekside Community Center Growing

Chuck Eddington said Creekside Community Center membership exceeded the 2025 goal of 5,000 members.

Eddington said that membership stands at 5,175. He shared that during his Thursday appearance on KHOZ's "Around The Table" show. He expressed hope for more growth. Later, Eddington revealed that the center is on a five-year plan to build up to a membership of around 8,000 people. The center has served the community for a year.

To celebrate a year in business, Creekside will host its birthday party. Eddington said it's on Oct. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's a fall festival party, free and open to members only.

The family event will have games. More was discussed on the broadcast.

The full interview with Eddington is on the "Around The Table" Facebook page.

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