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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org
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SUMMARY:Bake Sale May
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every cookie\, loaf\, and sweet treat helps animals right here in our community!\n\nWe’re proud to have 20–30+ volunteer bakers at every fundraiser\, creating a huge variety of homemade goodies including cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. There’s truly something for everyone!💐\n\nNot into sweets? No problem! We also have non-food items for sale\, so there are plenty of ways to support BENCHS.🍪\nWhy it matters: Funds raised help cover medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily operations for the animals who need us most. These bake sales truly make a difference.\n Bonus: Come meet Terri\, the Shelter Manager\, and learn more about how you can get involved\, volunteer\, foster\, or support BENCHS in meaningful ways!\n Payments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳 First come\, first served – items sell fast\n\nCan’t make it but still want to support? Share this event with friends or stop by another month. Your support means the world to us and to the animals we serve. Thank you for being part of the BENCHS family!
URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-may-2/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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DTSTAMP:20260429T053438
CREATED:20260428T221707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T033050Z
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SUMMARY:BENCHS Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Grow Something Good at the BENCHS Plant Sale – Saturday\, June 6! 🌸🐾 \nJoin us on June 6 for a special BENCHS Plant Sale\, where every plant you bring home helps animals in our care! \nBrowse a beautiful selection of plants perfect for your home and garden—annuals\, perennials\, houseplants\, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started\, you’re sure to find something to love. 🌼🌱 \n🌱 Plant Donations Needed!Help us make this event bloom by donating plants! \n\nDrop-off date: June 3 at the shelter\nPlease label each plant with the type and whether it is an annual or perennial\nPlants should be in individual containers\nQuestions? Email: info@benchs.org\n\nWhy it matters: Proceeds from the sale go directly toward medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily operations for the dogs and cats at BENCHS. Your support helps give them the care and second chances they deserve. \nBonus: Stop by and learn more about how you can get involved—through volunteering\, fostering\, adopting\, or donating. Every connection makes a difference! \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳Tip: Come early for the best selection—plants will go quickly! \nCan’t make it? You can still support by sharing this event or stopping by another fundraiser. Thank you for helping us grow a brighter future for animals in need! 🌷🐶🐱
URL:https://benchs.org/event/benchs-plant-sale/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053438
CREATED:20250105T004841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T054819Z
UID:4426-1780941600-1780948800@benchs.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-10/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053438
CREATED:20250602T013926Z
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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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CREATED:20250531T044042Z
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SUMMARY:July Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:🎆 Celebrate Summer at the BENCHS Bake Sale – July 11! 🍪🐾 \nJoin us on July 11 for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every sweet treat helps animals right here in our community! \nOur talented crew of 20–30+ volunteer bakers will be bringing a wide variety of homemade goodies—cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. Whether you’re picking up something for yourself or your pup\, there’s something for everyone! 🍓 \nNot into sweets? No problem! We’ll also have non-food items available\, 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 need us most. Your support truly makes a difference. \nBonus: Stop by and meet Terri\, our Shelter Manager\, and learn how you can get involved—whether through volunteering\, fostering\, or other meaningful ways to support BENCHS. \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳Tip: 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. Thank you for supporting BENCHS and the animals we care for! 🐶🐱💙
URL:https://benchs.org/event/july-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T053438
CREATED:20250105T004939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T055002Z
UID:4427-1783965600-1783972800@benchs.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benchs.org/event/board-meeting-11/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Board Agenda":MAILTO:boardagenda@benchs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053438
CREATED:20250731T101852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T215142Z
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SUMMARY:Bake Sale August
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Soak Up Summer at the BENCHS August Bake Sale! 🍪🐾 \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 💵💳Tip: 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! 🐶🐱💛
URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-august/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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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
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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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
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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
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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
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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
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