BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BENCHS - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BENCHS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://benchs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BENCHS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T215142Z CREATED:20250731T101852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T215142Z UID:4691-1786186800-1786215600@benchs.org SUMMARY:Bake Sale August DESCRIPTION:đŸŒ» Soak Up Summer at the BENCHS August Bake Sale! đŸȘđŸŸ \nJoin us for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every bite helps animals right here in our community! \nOur amazing group of 20–30+ volunteer bakers brings a delicious variety of homemade treats to every sale—cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. Whether you’re craving something sweet or shopping for your pup\, there’s something for everyone! 🍉 \nNot into sweets? No worries! We also offer non-food items\, so you can still stop by and support BENCHS in a way that works for you. \nWhy it matters: Funds raised go directly toward medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily operations for the animals who depend on us. Every purchase makes a difference. \nBonus: Meet Terri\, our Shelter Manager\, and learn how you can get involved—through volunteering\, fostering\, or other meaningful ways to support BENCHS. \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo đŸ’”đŸ’łTip: Come early—favorites go quickly! \nCan’t make it? You can still support by sharing this event or joining us at a future bake sale. Thank you for being part of the BENCHS family and helping us care for animals in need! đŸ¶đŸ±đŸ’› URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-august/ LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/August-Bake-Sale-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260330T055133Z CREATED:20250105T005140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055133Z UID:4428-1786384800-1786392000@benchs.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-12/ LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T063551Z CREATED:20260730T062229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T063551Z UID:5038-1787396400-1787418000@benchs.org SUMMARY:Mankato Art Crawl DESCRIPTION:The Mankato Art Crawl is a vibrant community event celebrating local art. It features local artists showcasing their work in various business and community locations throughout Mankato. The event includes live music\, art for sale\, and interactive demonstrations\, making it a lively experience for art enthusiasts and the general public alike. \nAs part of the Mankato Art Crawl\, Minnesota writer and photographer J. Anderson will share readings from her memoirs at the Carnegie Art Center on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. She is the recipient of a 2026 Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals grant. All donations collected during the readings will benefit BENCHS. \nThe memoir\, No Bad Days: On Nature\, A Dog\, and Devotion\, began as a blog in 2020 and 2021\, Anderson posted stories and photos from walks with Santiago\, an adopted mixed-breed dog\, in parks and along trails throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. \nDuring a time marked by fear brought on by a global pandemic\, civil unrest\, and a warming climate\, Anderson wanted to offer a different perspective on the world and began developing the blog into a manuscript. Their hope is that the words and images convey that life itself\, regardless of circumstance\, is worthy of deep devotion. \nCall for Art:\n\n\nCommunity members are invited to share “Images of nature and animals that inspire resilience and joy\,” as a part of the Mankato Art Crawl festivities! Bring your photos\, paintings\, or other artwork depicting nature and/or animals to be displayed in the galleries for a pop-up showcase. Community members may bring up to two pieces for display. \nDrop off: Friday\, August 21\, Noon\nArt Crawl: Saturday\, August 22\, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nPick-up: Saturday\, August 22\, 5 p.m. (or by appointment)\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MANKATO ART CRAWL SIGN UP FORM\n\n\nNote: works may be for sale\, with a 35% commission to the Carnegie Art Center URL:https://benchs.org/event/mankato-art-crawl/ LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6428-e1785392031269.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T053741Z CREATED:20260625T010140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T053741Z UID:4989-1789210800-1789239600@benchs.org SUMMARY:Bake Sale September DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of fall with a visit to the BENCHS September Bake Sale on September 12th! Our wonderful volunteer bakers will be serving up a delicious assortment of homemade favorites\, including cookies\, bars\, breads\, muffins\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. Whether you’re looking for a treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or something special for your four-legged friend\, you’ll find plenty to choose from. \nLooking for something other than baked goods? We’ll also have a selection of non-food items available\, giving everyone a chance to shop while supporting the animals at BENCHS. \nEvery purchase helps provide food\, medical care\, enrichment\, and daily comfort for homeless dogs and cats as they wait for loving homes. \nWhile you’re there\, stop by and say hello to Terri\, our Shelter Manager\, and learn more about the many ways you can make a difference through volunteering\, fostering\, or supporting BENCHS. \nPayments accepted: Cash\, check\, and Venmo\nTip: Come early — items sell fast! \nCan’t make it? You can still help by sharing this event or joining us at a future bake sale. \nThank you for supporting BENCHS and the animals we care for! URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-september-2/ LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sept-Bake-Sale-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260330T055413Z CREATED:20250105T005313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055413Z UID:4429-1789408800-1789416000@benchs.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-13/ LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T200000 DTSTAMP:20260330T055516Z CREATED:20250105T005400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055516Z UID:4430-1791828000-1791835200@benchs.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-14/ LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260330T055640Z CREATED:20250105T005539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055640Z UID:4431-1794247200-1794254400@benchs.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-15/ LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260330T055927Z CREATED:20250105T005632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055927Z UID:4432-1797271200-1797278400@benchs.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-16/ LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR