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SUMMARY:Flower Bed and Landscape Help Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at BENCHS for a Flower Bed & Landscape Help Day!We’ll be pulling weeds and deadheading flowers to keep our shelter looking beautiful for our furry friends and visitors! Please bring your own garden tools\, gloves\, and dress for the weather. \nEvery helping hand makes a difference—see you in the garden!
URL:https://benchs.org/event/flower-bed-and-landscape-help-day/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mural Reveal & Open House
DESCRIPTION:BENCHS has been blessed with the mural talents of Dinah Langsjoen and we are excited to share it with you! Dinah will be on hand to talk about the mural and her process in painting it. \nLight snacks will be served. \nThis activity is made possible by an artist grant by Prairie Lakes Regional Art Council with funds provided by the McKnight Foundation. \n 
URL:https://benchs.org/event/mural-reveal-open-house/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DESCRIPTION:Yummy treats for humans\, benefitting BENCHS cats and dogs! (Some treats for pets while they last.) Stop in while you are out picking up your pet supplies!
URL:https://benchs.org/event/4672/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Microchip Event
DESCRIPTION: Happy Tails Start with a Tiny Chip! At BENCHS\, we’ve seen countless joyful reunions between pets and their families — all thanks to a tiny microchip\, no bigger than a grain of rice! Keep your furry friend safe and easily identifiable by getting them microchipped at our upcoming clinic: Date: Sunday\, July 27th Time: Noon – 3 p.m. Location: BENCHS Cost: $25 per pet (cash or card accepted) No appointment necessary!Don’t miss this chance to protect your pet and give yourself peace of mind. Share this with fellow pet lovers and let’s keep our community’s pets safe together! . NOTE. This is not a GPS device.
URL:https://benchs.org/event/microchip-event/
LOCATION:BENCHS\, 1250 North River Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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