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SUMMARY:Bake Sale June
DESCRIPTION:Baked goods for people and pets\, benefiting the cats and dogs of BENCHS! \nLocated at the back of the PetSmart Store!
URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-june/
LOCATION:PetSmart\, 1890 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,News & Events
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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
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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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