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SUMMARY:Bake Sale June
DESCRIPTION:☀️ Savor Summer at the BENCHS June Bake Sale! 🍋🐾 \nJoin us for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every cookie\, loaf\, and sweet summer treat supports animals right here in our community! \nWith 20–30+ talented volunteer bakers at each event\, you’ll find an incredible spread of homemade goodies—cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. There’s truly something for everyone! 🌼 \nNot into sweets? We’ve got you covered with a variety of non-food items\, so you can still shop and support BENCHS in your own way. \nWhy it matters: Every dollar raised helps provide medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily support for the animals who rely on us most. These bake sales make a real difference. \nBonus: Stop by and meet Terri\, our Shelter Manager! She’d love to share how you can get involved—whether through volunteering\, fostering\, or supporting BENCHS in other meaningful ways. \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳Tip: Come early—items go fast! \nCan’t make it this time? You can still help by sharing this event or joining us at a future sale. Your support means everything to us—and to the animals we serve. 🐶🐱💛
URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-june/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,News & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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SUMMARY:Fall Cat & Dog Supply Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some new (maybe new to you) pet supplies?  BENCHS will be hosting a Fall Cat & Dog Supply Sale in early September! We receive so many wonderful donations – many of them BRAND NEW! We can’t even imagine using them all\, so we sell them to raise funds for the shelter. Come on over to check out stacks of dog beds\, carriers\, cute costumes\, collars\, leashes\, and so much more! Something for everyone! \nMark your calendar for these dates: \n\nFriday\, September 8th    12pm-6pm\nSaturday\, September 9th   9am-4pm\nSunday\, September 10th   9am-12pm\n\nAll proceeds go directly to caring for the animals at BENCHS. Thank you everyone for your continued support of BENCHS. See you at the sale!
URL:https://benchs.org/event/fall-cat-dog-supply-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,News & Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230807
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SUMMARY:RibFest Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:BENCHS has been asked to be the main nonprofit at the 25th Annual RibFest\, August 3-6\, 2023! The four-day fest will once again feature the best ribs from across the country and the finest in regional and national musical entertainment. It will take many hands to make this year’s RibFest another success and we are honored to have been chosen! \nIf you are attending RibFest this year don’t forget to stop at the BENCHS booth and vote for your favorite ribber! Every dollar donated goes directly to treating and caring for the animals at BENCHS!      $1 = 1 vote = $1 donated to BENCHS!  \nWe have filled all of our volunteer positions – thank you! Everyone participating should have received an email from Kayla with details about your role at the event. Remember\, volunteers will be outside in the sun for large chunks of time\, and will want to plan accordingly: sunscreen\, hats\, sunglasses\, water bottles\, etc. More information is available on our RibFest Volunteers page. Email Kayla at volunteerplanner@benchs.org with questions.
URL:https://benchs.org/event/3879/
LOCATION:Vetter Stone Ampitheater\, 309 West Rock Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,News & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Volunteer Coordinator":MAILTO:volunteerplanner@benchs.org
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SUMMARY:Surprise! Sale on BENCHS Gear!
DESCRIPTION:Now’s the time to get that new BENCHS gear for summer! \nT-shirts – Tanks – Sweatshirts – Hats – Accessories\nMen’s & Women’s \nOrder Now: https://benchs.secure-decoration.com/ \nCome to our outdoor events this summer wearing your BENCHS gear! \nNew orders ONLY placed from 5/12/23 – 5/26/23 (at midnight).
URL:https://benchs.org/event/surprise-sale-on-benchs-gear/
LOCATION:MN
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