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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Frogs
DESCRIPTION:Leap into spring by celebrating frogs! Learn about special frog adaptations\, what types of frogs we have in our region\, and try your hand at being a frog. How many insects can you catch in our Frog Frenzy game?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-frogs/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:It Takes a Village: Supporting Youth\, Families\, and Schools in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Our kids are growing up in a world we never imagined—where friendships\, play\, and even self-worth are shaped by a screen. Anxiety\, depression\, and disconnection are rising\, and it’s not by accident. The digital world is designed to consume their time\, their attention\, and sometimes… their childhood. But we don’t have to let it. Join us as we unpack The Anxious Generation and learn how we\, as a community\, can reclaim what matters most. \nNo pre-reading is required to attend. \n4 Door Prize Winners will receive a book!\nSponsored by the La Crescent Public Library \nThis program is sponsored by Winona State University COUNSELOR Education\, La Crescent Public Library\, La Crescent Emotional Wellness Connection\, and Hiawatha Valley Education District.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/it-takes-a-village-supporting-youth-families-and-schools-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: The Water Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of water and how we can help keep it clean. Become a water droplet and take a journey through the water cycle!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-the-water-cycle/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
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SUMMARY:Boggle Poetry
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month\, so come get creative in this collaborative and fun workshop with H. Murray Valentine.\nWe’ll listen to music\, enjoy snacks\, and write poems together in this generative workshop. \nH. Murray Valentine is a writer\, diviner\, and zinemaker who facilitates generative and playful poetry workshops. He co-owns and operates the forthcoming pottery studio and art space\, Railroad Avenue Community Kiln\, in Viroqua\, WI. Find him online at hmurrayvalentine.net.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/boggle-poetry/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T153452Z
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SUMMARY:"The Librarians" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of the documentary\, “The Librarians\,” from director Kim A. Snyder. A professional panel and Q&A session will follow the screening. Film run time is 88 minutes. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nOnce upon a now\, in today’s America\, political polarization finds librarians under siege as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas\, Florida\, and beyond. As the crisis escalates\, they join forces as unlikely defenders on the frontlines of democracy. \nIn October 2021\, Texas House Representative Matt Krause issued a list of 850 books for schools to review for obscene and race-related content\, urging officials to develop standards to ensure “pornography” and anything that may make students feel “discomfort\, guilt or anguish” be removed. The majority of content flagged had racial or LGBTQia+ themes. Parental Rights groups like Moms for Liberty dug in nationwide and book challenges escalated exponentially and became more coordinated. Vulnerable librarians were\, and continue to be\, targeted. \nWith unique access to a new movement in the making\, librarians take us on an odyssey across America to tell their story to resist censorship efforts. We meet a US Army veteran who was fired for refusing to remove books with racial content — and whose County Commissioners\, in the wake of a lawsuit filed by local community members alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment Rights infringements\, attempted to close the public library itself. A librarian in New Jersey investigates coordinated efforts between Parental Rights organizations and a national effort to undermine public education that landed in her own school district with direct attacks\, calling her a “pornographer\, pedophile\, and groomer of children”. A nationally lauded librarian is besieged with death threats in her native Louisiana parish where she lost 12 students to suicide because to feeling “othered.” Tensions escalate as legislation spreads proposing to criminalize librarians for distributing alleged pornographic materials to minors. \nIn a dystopian saga akin to a real-lifeFahrenheit451 sequel\, director KIM A. SNYDER’s gripping documentary THE LIBRARIANS traverses small-town U.S.A. with riveting interviews and troves of archival material to reveal the story of the country’s heroic librarians\, everyday Americans who have become unlikely defenders of democracy\, risking everything to uphold our most fundamental of rights.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-librarians-documentary-film-screening-and-discussion-panel/
LOCATION:La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center\, 1301 Lancer Blvd\, La Crescent\, Minnesota\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Faith Look at Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we welcome the faith leaders of our community churches for a roundtable discussion on the intersections of immigration and Christianity. What are we called to do by the Lord?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-faith-look-at-immigration/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: Trivial Pursuit
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Trivial Pursuit\, featuring fun facts and rabbit holes to go down in.  \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-trivial-pursuit/
LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260310T153519Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Health: The Food-Hormone Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join Hy-Vee Dietitian Ruthie Chipps (La Crosse & Winona) for a FREE presentation and taste-testing. Discover the power of nutrition for women’s health to thrive through every phase! \nRegistration is required. Scan the QR code to sign up or use the following link: https://forms.gle/p1rQYD2sgjnx8vim9
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/womens-health-the-food-hormone-connection/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124657Z
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SUMMARY:The Spheres of Women: Women's Influence on the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how women\, in varying degrees and on different levels\, were affected by the Civil War\, while contributing to the success of the war’s end.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-spheres-of-women-womens-influence-on-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124710Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Historical Look at Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This month’s guest speaker will be Chuck Berendes\, an immigration attorney\, discussing the history of immigration and visa policies. We’ll learn how the process changed over time and where we are today.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-historical-look-at-immigration/
LOCATION:La Crescent United Methodist Church\, 520 North Elm St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Insects in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Discover where our insects go in the cold winter months. Take a closer look at the life cycle of an insect\, and dissect a gall to find out what is inside!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-insects-in-winter/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124736Z
CREATED:20260310T124736Z
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SUMMARY:Thank You for Being a Friend Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate and thank the retiring members of our Friends of the Library Board! Join us at the library for cake\, coffee\, tea\, cocoa\, and time to visit with Friends and community. \nJoan is retiring after 17 years of service\, and Barb is retiring after 10 years of service! Help us show our appreciation for these wonderful Friends\, and everything they’ve done for the library over the years.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/thank-you-for-being-a-friend-party/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124752Z
CREATED:20260310T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124752Z
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SUMMARY:Driftless Mysteries: a Community Read and Author Talk with Sue Berg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Community Read of Driftless Gold by local author Sue Berg. \nLearn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/driftless-mysteries-a-community-read-and-author-talk-with-sue-berg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Community Read: Driftless Mysteries with Sue Berg
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-community-read-driftless-mysteries-with-sue-berg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260210T130807Z
CREATED:20260210T130807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Refugees
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll dig deeper into refugee experiences. What are our current policies\, our historical approach to refugees\, and what are some of the lived experiences of these people? \nOur speaker this month will be Adam Jarvis\, Director of Refugee Services of Catholic Charities in Rochester\, MN. We will also talk about some action steps you can take if interested in helping put welcome kits together for refugee families in our area. \nThis program is sponsored by Light for the World – La Crescent. We are an ecumenical group sponsored through Prince of Peace\, Crucifixion\, and United Methodist Churches\, and the La Crescent Public Library. We invite you to come learn and grow with us through monthly conversations. The focus for 2026 will be on immigration.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-refugees/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260113T132223Z
CREATED:20260113T132223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T132223Z
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SUMMARY:Hygge: After Hours at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Hygge is a Nordic word meaning “cozy”. Wear comfy clothes & bring a warm blanket to stay cozy at the library after hours. Enjoy a hot beverage (tea or cocoa) and quiet reading or crafting time. Library DJ Jess will spin vinyl featuring relaxing tunes. We’ll be hosting a book giveaway as well: anyone who joins us can enter the raffle for a chance to win a free book. \nAny book you read during January or February can count toward the Hot Reads for Cold Nights winter reading program. Pick up extra book review sheets while you’re here! \nHot Reads for Cold Nights is our winter reading program for teens & grown-ups. Fill out book reviews to earn prizes & raffle entries for the grand prize:\n~ 1st & 2nd book reviews: Hot cocoa & raffle entry\n~ 3rd book review: Raffle entry\, library mug (new design this year!)\, and library book light (all new prize this year!)\n~ Grand prize: sponsored by Emplify Health
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hygge-after-hours-at-the-library/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260127T175805Z
CREATED:20260127T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T175805Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: You've Got a Pizza My Heart
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Pizza My Heart – featuring all things romance & food. \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-youve-got-a-pizza-my-heart/
LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260113T133033Z
CREATED:20260113T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T133033Z
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SUMMARY:Hygge: After Hours at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Hygge is a Nordic word meaning “cozy”. Wear comfy clothes & bring a warm blanket to stay cozy at the library after hours. Enjoy a hot beverage (tea or cocoa) and quiet reading or crafting time. Library DJ Jess will spin vinyl featuring relaxing tunes. We’ll be hosting a book giveaway as well: anyone who joins us can enter the raffle for a chance to win a free book. \nAny book you read during January or February can count toward the Hot Reads for Cold Nights winter reading program. Pick up extra book review sheets while you’re here! \nHot Reads for Cold Nights is our winter reading program for teens & grown-ups. Fill out book reviews to earn prizes & raffle entries for the grand prize:\n~ 1st & 2nd book reviews: Hot cocoa & raffle entry\n~ 3rd book review: Raffle entry\, library mug (new design this year!)\, and library book light (all new prize this year!)\n~ Grand prize: sponsored by Emplify Health
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hygge-after-hours-at-the-library-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260113T133051Z
CREATED:20260113T133051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T133051Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of the Hundred-Acre Wood: Celebrating 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh!
DESCRIPTION:Author A. A. Milne and illustrator E. H. Shepherd first brought the stories of Winnie the Pooh\, Piglet\, Tigger\, Kanga & Roo\, and all their friends to life in 1926. \nWe’re kicking off Storytime 2026 with a special Winnie-the-Pooh Party! Join the La Crescent Public Library in celebrating 100 Years of the Hundred-Acre Wood. Bring a stuffie and join Miss Emily for stories\, songs\, and a craft. Enjoy a treat* and take a swag bag to go! \n*Disclaimer: The treat is made out of real honey. Not for children under 1 year old.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/100-years-of-the-hundred-acre-wood-celebrating-100-years-of-winnie-the-pooh/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260113T133109Z
CREATED:20260113T133109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T133109Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Immigration/Asylum Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Light for the World – La Crescent. \nLight for the World is an ecumenical group sponsored through Prince of Peace\, Crucifixion\, and United Methodist Churches\, and the La Crescent Public Library. We invite you to come learn and grow with us through monthly conversations. The focus for 2026 will be on immigration. \nWe begin with definitions and questions: Who are asylum seekers? What’s legal? What’s happening today?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-immigration-asylum-seekers/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20251126T173513Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Matters with Merle Hanson
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 50 years\, Merle Hanson carried the diagnosis of Schizophrenia inside him. He told nobody. It was his secret and his curse. Eventually\, Merle found peace in his journey. The voices still talk. He lives in Winona with his partner\, Cheryl\, enjoying life\, writing books\, and telling stories. He invites you in to listen.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/mental-health-matters-with-merle-hanson/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20251112T201045Z
CREATED:20251105T220236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201045Z
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SUMMARY:Courage in Action: Women Leading the Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, Share\, and Shine into the New Year! \nLeadership isn’t about titles or hierarchies. We find the leadership our world needs now in the quiet power of women who lead with generosity\, courage\, and unwavering clarity. It’s expansive\, inclusive\, and rooted in lifting others as we rise\, across every season of life. \nDrawing from powerful oral histories and lived experience\, Leading with Courage reimagines leadership for women who believe in justice\, connection\, and change across the arc of a career. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re just starting your career\, or somewhere in between\, this guide empowers you to lead with purpose in every season of your life. \nWith a sharp eye and warm heart\, Jodi Vandenberg-Daves\, a respected academic turned coach and consultant—bridges research with real-world wisdom to help you navigate systems\, amplify your influence\, and redefine what leadership can mean for women today. \nIf you’ve ever wondered how to lead at every stage of your career without losing your soul\, this book is your answer.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/courage-in-action-women-leading-the-way-forward/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251105T220251Z
CREATED:20251105T220251Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: Reindeer Games
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Reindeer Games. \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-reindeer-games/
LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
DTSTAMP:20251022T171716Z
CREATED:20251022T171716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T171716Z
UID:10006961-1763802000-1763807400@www.explorelacrescent.com
SUMMARY:Community Naloxone (NARCAN) Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center to learn about: \n– how to recognize an opioid overdose\n– learn all about naloxone\n– learn about Steve’s law (Minnesota’s Good Samaritan and Naloxone Legislation)\n– see a demonstration of how to administer Naloxone\n– get your own Naloxone kit \nThis program is free and open to the public. Coffee and tea will be provided.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-naloxone-narcan-training/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20250827T171338Z
CREATED:20250827T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171338Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:The final event in our series with Happy Dancing Turtle features astronomy. Join us on Thursday\, Nov. 20\, 4pm at the Community Building. \nAs our nights grow longer\, it’s the perfect time to observe the night sky. Join HDT for a journey through our solar system & beyond! Discover fascinating facts about the planets & learn to ID some of the constellations. Participants will make their own starfinders to use on the night sky!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-astronomy/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20251014T170339Z
CREATED:20251014T170339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T170339Z
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SUMMARY:Heal Your Own Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging program featuring the new book Tend to Your Spirit\, co-authored by Julianne Lepp and Florence Caplow\, two ministers who supported one another through the shared experience of chronic illness during the pandemic. \nPearl Street Books will have copies of the book available for purchase.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/heal-your-own-story/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T170321Z
CREATED:20251014T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T170321Z
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SUMMARY:Korea: The Forgotten War with Arn Kind: A Visible Veterans Project
DESCRIPTION:Learn about about one of the most bitterly fought conflicts in American military history\, from the heroic exploits of legendary figures to the stories of specific defenses and counter-strikes. \nMr. Arn Kind is a teacher with 48 years’ experience. Through multi-media presentations including artifacts\, videos\, music\, drama\, role-playing\, and living history experiences\, attendees will learn about the significance of the Korean War to American and Minnesota history. Artifacts include soldiers’ uniforms\, weapons\, and equipment. Weapons are non-firing reproductions that are safe to be handled and displayed. \nThis program is part of our Visible Veterans Series\, made possible with a grant through SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund\, and in partnership with the City of La Crescent\, La Crescent Historical Society\, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11542\, and American Legion Post 595.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/korea-the-forgotten-war-with-arn-kind-a-visible-veterans-project/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T200000
DTSTAMP:20251014T162750Z
CREATED:20251014T162750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T162750Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota in Vietnam with Arn Kind: a Visible Veterans Project
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. \nThe Vietnam War was the longest in American history\, costing the nation 56\,000 lives\, 300\,000 wounded\, 1\,200 missing\, and $141 billion. Who were the Vietnamese\, and what was their fight all about? How did the United States get into the war? What were the strategic\, diplomatic\, and domestic factors that determined the way we fought the war? Controversy continues to swirl around American involvement in the Vietnam conflict. \nMr. Arn Kind is a teacher with 48 years’ experience. Through multi-media presentations including artifacts\, videos\, music\, drama\, role-playing\, and living history experiences\, attendees will learn about the significance of the Vietnam War to American and Minnesota history. Artifacts include soldiers’ uniforms\, weapons\, and equipment. Weapons are non-firing reproductions that are safe to be handled and displayed. \nThis program is part of our Visible Veterans Series\, made possible with a grant through SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund\, and in partnership with the City of La Crescent\, La Crescent Historical Society\, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11542\, and American Legion Post 595.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesota-in-vietnam-with-arn-kind-a-visible-veterans-project/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20251022T171700Z
CREATED:20251022T171700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T171700Z
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SUMMARY:Letters From Home: an Interpretive WWII History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Area Historical Society for an interpretive reading of WWII letters featuring Houston County residents and veterans. \nThen enjoy free time to wander our history fair featuring local veterans\, library books\, archive letters\, and recorded history\ninterviews. History Center staff will be available for Q&A. \nCoffee\, tea\, and cocoa will be provided. \nThis program is sponsored by a community collaboration grant via Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) and the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It is a partnership between the La Crescent Public Library\, La Crescent Area Historical Society\, American Legion Post 595\, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11542\, and the City of La Crescent.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/letters-from-home-an-interpretive-wwii-history-fair/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20250924T162905Z
CREATED:20250924T162905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T162905Z
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SUMMARY:Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII: A Visible Veterans Program with Frederick Beseler
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library and presenter Frederick Beseler to learn about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of WWII. The WASPs were organized in order to provide pilots\, replacing the male pilots being sent overseas and into combat. The WASPs flew more than 60 million miles in every type of aircraft in the Army Air Forces inventory\, from biplane trainers to four-engine bombers and transports and 400-plus MPH fighters. The primary role of the WASPs was delivering the thousands of new aircraft from the factories to airfields around the United States — including Alaska — where the male pilots trained on those aircraft before taking them overseas. \nThis program is part of our Visible Veterans series\, and made possible thanks to a grant through SELCO and the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This grant is a collaboration between the La Crescent Public Library\, the La Crescent Area Historical Society\, the American Legion Post #595\, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11542\, and the City of La Crescent.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/women-airforce-service-pilots-of-wwii-a-visible-veterans-program-with-frederick-beseler/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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