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SUMMARY:BENCHS Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Grow Something Good at the BENCHS Plant Sale – Saturday\, June 6! 🌸🐾 \nGarden decor like these beautiful hand painted bowling balls also for sale.\nJoin us on June 6 for a special BENCHS Plant Sale\, where every plant you bring home helps animals in our care! \nPlant sale is coming up!Drop off Wednesday June 3rd. 9-5Ring door bell #1. And we will unload at the back of the driveway.Please have them potted and labeledAlso looking for garden decor and other items \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: June 3\, from 9 to 5 at the shelter. Ring doorbell at Door #1. We will help you unload at the back of the driveway.\nPlease label each plant with the type and whether it is an annual or perennial\nPlants should be potted in individual containers\nAlso accepting garden decor and other gardening items.\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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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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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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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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