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Organizations that make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests. [Many of these are 501(c)(7) organizations.]

Key words: Amateur Radio Clubs; Arts and Crafts Clubs; Athletic Clubs; Beach Clubs; Car Clubs; Collecting Clubs; Computer User Groups; Country Clubs; Health Clubs; Hobby Clubs; Hunt Clubs; Investment Clubs; Private Golf Clubs; Private Membership Facilities; Private Swim Clubs; Private Tennis Clubs; Singles Clubs; Social Clubs; Travel Clubs; Yacht Clubs

Scope notes: Do Not Use for clubs exclusively devoted to sports activities, such as hunting and fishing clubs, soccer clubs, etc.; USE appropriate N60 Amateur Sports or N70 Amateur Sports Competitions codes.

See also: Community Service Clubs; Military & Veterans Organizations; Animal Ownership; Garden Clubs (C42)

Organizations that sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

Key words: Agricultural Fairs; Antiques Fairs; County Fairs; Pageants; Parades; Processions; State Fairs;

Scope notes: DO NOT USE this code for arts and cultural fairs. USE codes in Major Group A - Arts & Humanities for these activities.

Excludes: Fourth of July Parades, USE A84 Commemorative Events; Science Fairs, USE B90 Educational Services.

See also: Commemorative Events