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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Find your next cozy\, winter read at our Friends of the Library Book Sale! \n$5/bag\n$1/puzzle \nAll proceeds support the La Crescent Public Library!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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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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:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Library Holiday Cookie Sale
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent’s public library is hosting a holiday cookie sale from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday\, Dec. 13 in the fire station’s community room\, 336 S. 1st St.\, La Crescent. Please enter through the South Oak Street entrance. Too busy to bake? There will be a delicious selection of homemade cookies at $18 per pre-prepared plate.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-library-holiday-cookie-sale/
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:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T173613Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Stock up for winter weather with gently used books at our Friends of the Library Book Sale! Plenty of choices for all ages\, plus movies\, music\, and puzzles!  \n$5/bag\n$1/puzzle
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/friends-of-the-library-book-sale/
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
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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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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
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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
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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: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20251014T162230Z
CREATED:20251014T162230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T162230Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Join Chad Lewis\, legendary lecturer\, author\, and researcher of all things strange and unusual\, to celebrate spooky season by learning the history of Halloween. \nAs the veil between worlds is at its thinnest\, people have celebrated through history. This program looks at the origins of our holiday celebrations: from trick-or-treating\, scarecrows\, and jack-o’-lanterns\, to the folklore of bats\, witches\, and everything that lurks in the darkness. \nThis program is made possible thanks to SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-history-of-halloween/
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:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20250924T162814Z
CREATED:20250924T162814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T162814Z
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SUMMARY:MN Author Tour Presents: Kent Nerburn
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised near Minneapolis\, author Kent Nerburn went on to the University of Minnesota for American Studies\, then to several post-graduate studies in Religion\, Humanities\, and Art. He worked for several years on the Red Lake Ojibwe reservation\, helping students collect the memories of the tribal elders. This experience introduced him to the native spiritual traditions that are central to the messages of his writings. \nHe characterizes his work as a “constant search\, from various perspecitves\, for an authentic American spirituality that integrates our western Judeo-Christian tradition with other traditions of the world\, especially the indigenous spirituality of the people who first inhabited this continent.” [https://kentnerburn.com/about] \nKent Nerburn is the author of several books\, including NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG (which has been adapted into a film directed by Steven Lewis Simpson) and LONE DOG ROAD. \nThe Minnesota Author Tour is made possible through SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/mn-author-tour-presents-kent-nerburn/
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:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20250827T171235Z
CREATED:20250827T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171235Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Our new fall series with Happy Dancing Turtle continues with Trees on Thurs\, Oct. 9\, 4pm at the Community Building. \nIt’s impossible to enjoy fall without noticing the trees! Join us to learn more about the benefits of trees & how to identify some of our local trees. We’ll play a game to discover what trees need to thrive & end by making our own leaf art creations!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-trees/
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:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20250827T171139Z
CREATED:20250827T171139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171139Z
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SUMMARY:Electrifying Everything
DESCRIPTION:Electrifying your home is a process. Join City of La Crescent’s Sustainability Coordinator Jason Ludwigson for a presentation that will cover the key areas to address to electrify your home: clothes drying\, cooking\, water heating\, and weatherization.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/electrifying-everything/
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:20250911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250827T170600Z
CREATED:20250827T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T170600Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Happy Dancing Turtle returns this fall with another fun series of events\, starting with Oceans on Thurs\, Sept. 11. Join us at 4pm at the Community Building. \nDid you know that we’ve explored less of the ocean floor than we have of the moon’s surface? Come explore the mysteries of the deep sea & what animals live down there! Can you design a creature from recycled/craft materials that would be adapted to life in the deep?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-oceans/
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:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T163000
DTSTAMP:20250609T181348Z
CREATED:20250609T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T181348Z
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SUMMARY:Insect Action! Author Visit and Makerspace Challenge with Local Author Heidi Braun
DESCRIPTION:Leap like a katydid and sway like a walking stick! Learn fascinating facts about insects as you move through the pages of Insect Action! An Alphabet\, Rhyming\, and Movement Book. Local author Heidi Braun will read from her book and lead fun insect-related crafts. \nHeidi Braun has been fascinated by insects for as long as she can remember. She combined this special interest with her passion for children’s literacy and her experience as an early childhood specialist to create her first children’s picture book\, Insect Action! An Alphabet\, Rhyming\, and Movement Book. She and her husband live in southeast MN.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/insect-action-author-visit-and-makerspace-challenge-with-local-author-heidi-braun/
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:20250702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T160000
DTSTAMP:20250609T174526Z
CREATED:20250609T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T174526Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want to Be an Owl? with the International Owl Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn first-hand about owls and their amazing behavior. Become an honorary owl by learning how to hunt\, play\, hoot\, fly\, survive dangers and raise owlets of your own. As a reward for becoming owls\, you’ll get to meet a real live owl! \nThis program is funded by SELCO through a grant from the Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by MN residents.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/so-you-want-to-be-an-owl-with-the-international-owl-center/
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:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T153000
DTSTAMP:20250609T171539Z
CREATED:20250609T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T171539Z
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SUMMARY:Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?
DESCRIPTION:Practice your bird calls with friends from Happy Dancing Turtle\, then play Camo Worm and see if you can spot the worms hiding in the grass. Learn about bird nests\, camouflage\, warning calls\, and how to identify bird species by their eggs!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/have-you-heard-the-nesting-bird/
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:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20250130T145938Z
CREATED:20250130T145938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T145938Z
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SUMMARY:Dodge County\, Inc: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America – Author Talk with Sonja Trom Eayrs
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library for a talk with Sonja Trom Eayrs about her book Dodge County\, Inc: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America. The Trom family has farmed in Dodge County\, MN for generations\, but in the mid-90s\, Dodge’s livestock farmers became ensnared in contracts with corporations like Tyson\, Hormel\, JBS\, and Smithfield Foods. This was the beginning of a perilous journey as a generation of small farmers was squeezed out of the market. \nSonja Trom Eayrs is an author\, an attorney\, the business manager for the Trom family farm\, and is involved in several rural advocacy organizations. Through Dodge County\, Incorporated\, Sonja recounts her family’s litigation against the Dodge County board to prevent a corporate factory farm from going up across the road from the family farm. She weaves her family’s struggle to fight corporate injustices in rural America with the larger story of corporate livestock production in the United States.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/dodge-county-inc-big-ag-and-the-undoing-of-rural-america-author-talk-with-sonja-trom-eayrs/
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:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T193000
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SUMMARY:Oline Muus: The Life and Legacy of a Norwegian-American Feminist
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library for a book talk with Kari Lie Dorer\, the editor & co-translator of Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America. \nOline Muus was many things: Norwegian Immigrant\, pastor’s wife\, mother\, and valued member of her rural Minnesotan Lutheran congregation. But when she sued her husband to recoup her inheritance\, she gained notoriety throughout Norwegian America and beyond. \nKari Lie Dorer holds the King Olav V Chair of Scandinavian-American Studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield\, MN.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/oline-muus-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-norwegian-american-feminist/
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:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Marcie Rendon: Anishinaabe Author\, Poet\, and Playwright
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Community Building for a conversation with the author of the Cash Blackbear series\, Anishinaabe mystery writer Marcie R. Rendon! \nPearl Street Books will be selling copies of Marcie’s books\, which she will be available to sign after the program. \nMARCIE R. RENDON is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation\, author\, playwright\, poet\, freelance writer\, and community arts activist. Rendon supports native artists\, writers\, and creators to pursue their art\, and is a speaker for colleges and community groups on Native issues\, leadership\, writing. As the creative mind behind Raving Native Theater\, Rendon has also curated community created performances such as Art Is… Creative Native Resilience\, featuring three Anishinaabe performance artists\, which premiered on TPT (Twin Cities Public Television)\, June 2019. \nThis program is sponsored through a community collaboration grant with the City of La Crescent and the La Crescent Area Historical Society thanks to the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/an-evening-with-marcie-rendon-anishinaabe-author-poet-and-playwright/
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:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T150000
DTSTAMP:20241114T144007Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Holiday Desserts: A Nutrition and Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:This cooking demonstration will focus on healthy desserts. The holiday season is filled with desserts and sweet treats! Come learn how to make some whole-food\, plant-based desserts. Healthy desserts are a good way to indulge and still consume whole grains\, beans\, and fruit! To help us provide enough food for all to enjoy\, please register your attendance here: https://forms.gle/odnjzmHYaNFGrVks7 \nThis activity is funded by the National Library of Medicine\, National Institutes of Health\, Department of Health and Human Services\, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa\, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences\, and the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/healthy-holiday-desserts-a-nutrition-and-cooking-demo/
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:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTSTAMP:20241021T150004Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Third Place with Author Richard Kyte
DESCRIPTION:Your first place is home\, your second place is work\, your third place is where you socialize. However\, many adults today find themselves without a third place of their own. Join local author Richard Kyte for a discussion on his new book FINDING YOUR THIRD PLACE\, which takes an exciting new look at the essential gathering spaces in our society where friendships are formed\, relationships are nurtured\, and the tapestry of community is woven. \nPearl Street Books will be selling copies of the book after the program. This event is part of our Driftless Regional Read programming\, Art and the Driftless Region.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/finding-your-third-place-with-author-richard-kyte/
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:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20241021T145953Z
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SUMMARY:Before Oppenheimer\, There Was Wilhelm
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library will host author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof on Thursday\, November 14th\, 6:00pm at the Community Building. \nLearn about the Iowa chemist whose scientific innovation helped end WWII. Through the book WILHELM’S WAY\, author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof reveals the largely untold story of her grandfather\, Dr. Harley Wilhelm\, the humble Iowa State College chemistry professor whose scientific breakthrough saved the Manhattan Project. \nDuring her presentation\, Teresa will share stories of Dr. Wilhelm’s life and scientific contributions\, as well as the fascinating history behind the Ames & Manhattan Projects\, and the founding of the Ames Laboratory. \nThis event is a part of the 2024 Minnesota Author Tour\, organized by SELCO (Southeastern Library Cooperating) and funded through Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/before-oppenheimer-there-was-wilhelm/
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:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20241021T145945Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Bears
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for late fall/early winter\, we discuss the different types of bears\, what type of bears we have locally\, and what a year in the life of a bear looks like. We’ll also play a game where we scavenge to find enough food for winter and try out a blubber glove to see why a fat layer is so important!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-bears/
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:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20241021T145832Z
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SUMMARY:Scrapbooking Party
DESCRIPTION:Bring any printed photos\, stickers\, or fancy pens you want to use to put together a scrapbook page! We’ll have 12 x 12 scrapbook paper available and some stickers & supplies. Enjoy tea or hot cocoa and listen to relaxing music while you work! Geared toward teens & adults; all are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/scrapbooking-party/
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:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20241021T131508Z
CREATED:20241021T131424Z
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SUMMARY:Carve Your Clan: A Stonecarving Workshop with Jeffrey Tibbetts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special workshop which blends ceremony\, culture and art to deliver a unique hands-on experience. During this three-hour class participants will carve a physical representation from a natural material while developing an understanding of the Ojibwe world view. This workshop is free and open to the public\, ages 14+. Registration is required; scan the QR code or click the link to sign up. \nThis Legacy-funded event is part of our Driftless Regional Read programming. Legacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/carve-your-clan-a-stonecarving-workshop-with-jeffrey-tibbetts/
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:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T113000
DTSTAMP:20241011T130435Z
CREATED:20241011T130435Z
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SUMMARY:Canine Miscommunication: Are We Setting Our Dogs Up For Failure?
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerrie Hoar\, owner of Crimson Hound\, LLC\, and La Crescent Animal Rescue for an enlightening session on canine body language and what you can do to understand\, communicate with\, and advocate for your dog. Grab your tickets now! All proceeds go to La Crescent Animal Rescue.\nKerrie Hoar\, M.S.\, CPDT-KA\, IAABC-ADT\, FDM\, FFCP is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer with her own local business: Crimson Hound LLC
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/canine-miscommunication-are-we-setting-our-dogs-up-for-failure/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Animal Rescue":MAILTO:info@lacrescentanimalrescue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20240911T195636Z
CREATED:20240911T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T195636Z
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SUMMARY:Nature\, Poetry\, Community\, Modernity: Writing Our Complex Natural-Cultural Moment w/ Moheb Soliman
DESCRIPTION:Through guided discussion and reading & writing prompts\, we will consider how contemporary nature writers can navigate between the many disparate feelings evoked by our by our environment. Poet and artist Moheb Soliman will share his own process in writing HOMES\, his critically acclaimed ecopoetic poetry book about the Great Lakes Region. This program is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/nature-poetry-community-modernity-writing-our-complex-natural-cultural-moment-w-moheb-soliman/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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