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SUMMARY:TAI JI QUAN
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Wednesdays & Fridays\nMarch 16 – May 8\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm \nA program with movement patterns to improve coordination\, range of motion and strength for fall prevention. Adaptations made for low vision. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/tai-ji-quan/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:ADULT AURAL REHABILITATION GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 19 – April 16\n2 – 3 pm \nThis group is designed for adults with hearing loss and their care partner\, a family member or spouse. Explore hearing loss basics\, hearing devices\, communication strategies\, advocacy skills\, assistive listening technology and hands on troubleshooting scenarios. Sessions are interactive\, giving participants information about their hearing and tools to communicate with greater ease. \nFree and open to the public. Call Kristi at (507) 389-1542 to sign up.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/adult-aural-rehabilitation-group/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEPPING ON
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 26 – May 7\n9 – 11 am \nThis is a fall prevention class where participants build confidence about balance. Topics also discussed include vision\, hearing\, medication\, footwear and exercises. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/stepping-on-2/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science on Saturday
DESCRIPTION:This will be an interactive science experience for students in 1st-6th grade at Gustavus Adolphus College.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/science-on-saturday/
LOCATION:Gustavus Adolphus College\, 800 W College Ave.\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gustavus Adolphus College":MAILTO:marketing@gustavus.edu
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SUMMARY:Prom Dress Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Have a prom dress that you would like to donate to someone else? You can do that as part of Mankato Area Zero Waste’s “Give & Take” event. \nDresses can be dropped off from 4:00 – 7:00 on Friday\, April 10 or from 10:00 – 1:00 during the event on Saturday. Please bring them to the VINE Adult Community Center’s second floor employee entrance. \nThis event is partially funded by a City of Mankato Community Grant.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/prom-dress-exchange/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mankato Area Zero Waste":MAILTO:mankatozerowaste@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Give & Take Exchange
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect opportunity to turn your unwanted items into someone else’s treasure! People looking to declutter\, downsize or clean closets can bring lightly-used items to the event\, and folks who need to stock up can take them home at no charge! \nA prom dress exchange will also be part of the event. \nDrop off is Friday\, April 10 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm or Saturday during the event from 10:00 – 1:00 at VINE Adult Community Center’s second floor employee entrance. \nThis event was partially funded by a City of Mankato Community Grant.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/give-take-exchange/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Non-Profit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mankato Area Zero Waste":MAILTO:mankatozerowaste@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Give and Take Event
DESCRIPTION:This event can be categorized as an item swap–bring things you no longer use and pick up someone else’s discards at absolutely no cost! \n*Item drop-off will be Friday\, April 10 from 4:00 – 7:00.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/give-and-take-event/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Non-Profit
ORGANIZER;CN="Mankato Area Zero Waste":MAILTO:mankatozerowaste@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Family Day at the History Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month\, enjoy free kids admission with paid adult/seniors admission\, a scavenger hunt\, crafts\, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages! \nApril’s topic is the Fur Trade. Special hands-on history program at 10:30 and 2 p.m. \nAdmission is $10/adults\, $8/seniors\, free for kids under 18 (with paid adult)\, and for BECHS Members.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/family-day-at-the-history-center-7/
LOCATION:Blue Earth County Historical Society\, 424 Warren St\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Earth County Historical Soceity":MAILTO:museum@blueearthcountyhistory.com
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SUMMARY:Shop Small at the Mall - Craft and Vendor Events
DESCRIPTION:Shop Small at the Mall hosted by Midwest Makers Mercantile & Kato Promotions! Midwest Makers Mercantile is located near Target and will be the hub for these exciting events! \nThis event highlights over 50 small businesses! Midwest Makers Mercantile (over 30 small businesses in store)\, Signature Ink3D\, Long Dog Apparel\, Atuk Crafts\, The Ex\, Renaissance Glass and more…PLUS during this event you will find the halls lined with pop up vendors – makers and bakers that come from all over Southern MN! \nFind your next favorite little something for yourself or someone special! There will be something for everyone and for everything life throws at us! \nMakers and Bakers are welcome to rent a space (assigned at least 3 days before the event and will be a minimum of 8’x10′ in a main corridor of the mall) \nVendor applications can be completed online at https://pci.jotform.com/form/253626688218064\, this application is also via our website ➡️ www.midwestmakersmercantile.com or in person at the store – these are the ONLY 2 ways to register for the event! Please do not go through any other individual for these events! \nSpecial happenings such as activities\, contest and vendor spotlights will be posted in the Facebook event and community groups throughout the week leading up to the event as details are finalized. \nFood and beverages will be available! In addition to vendors in the halls that may be selling salsas\, breads\, rolls\, treats and more…we have some delicious options in our food court! It’s mini but mighty! Grab some substance from Taqueria Doña Tere or Ichiddo Ramen\, then a sweet treat from Berry Blends or Mochi Mochi! \nAmple free parking is available at the mall with easy accessibility!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/shop-small-at-the-mall-craft-and-vendor-events/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:River Hills Mall\, 1850 Adams Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Makers Mercantile":MAILTO:midwestmakersmercantile@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Let the Pipes Sing: Organ Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Let the Pipes Sing is a special community event celebrating the music and history of the Good Counsel Chapel pipe organ. \nOn April 11\, the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will be traveling on a “Spring Organ Crawl\,” visiting historic organs across the region. Good Counsel Chapel is honored to be one of the tour stops\, giving visitors and community members alike a chance to hear and celebrate this remarkable instrument. \nThe demonstration will feature local organist\, Chad Winterfeldt\, along with guest musicians from the Mankato Symphony Orchestra\, in a program that showcases the power\, beauty\, and versatility of the chapel’s historic pipe organ. \nThis event is also an opportunity to welcome the community back into the chapel and share the space as a place for music\, reflection\, and gathering. \nAdmission is free\, and all are welcome.\nFree-will donations will be accepted to help support the ongoing care and preservation of the Good Counsel Chapel organ.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/let-the-pipes-sing-organ-demonstration/
LOCATION:Good Counsel Chapel\, 170 Good Counsel Dr\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Nonprofit,Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership":MAILTO:nichelles@swmhp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Amigos Unidos: Benefit Concert for COPAL
DESCRIPTION:We’re raising money for Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina (COPAL) by putting on a benefit concert with all proceeds going directly to COPAL. On April 11th from 4-9pm at Mankato Makerspace\, join us for a night of community\, live music performances from local artists\, a food buffet supplied by Food Not Bombs-Mankato\, live screen printing of the rebel loon design courtesy of Mankato Makerspace (B.Y.O shirt or fabric)\, DIY block printing\, a silent auction\, and a crafting/art workshop. \nCOPAL is a Minnesota-based\, member-driven organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino families through workers’ rights advocacy\, health and wellness programs\, voter engagement\, environmental justice initiatives\, and essential community resources. COPAL is a statewide grassroots force building collective power and creating opportunities for Latinos to live a dignified life. In today’s climate of heightened immigration enforcement\, Minnesota’s immigrant communities are facing fear\, uncertainty\, and hardship and COPAL is on the front lines supporting them. Your attendance and donations directly fund this vital work.\nLocal comedian Sergio Salgado will be our host for the night with music performances by:\n– Pocket Lounge\n– Nieves del Norte\n– Nod Hopper\n– Cj\n– Sea Grass Theory\nBuy your ticket and donate to COPAL! Even if you are unable to attend\, your donations are valuable: https://givebutter.com/copal-benefit-concert
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/amigos-unidos-benefit-concert-for-copal/
LOCATION:Mankato Makerspace\, 1700 3rd Avenue\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit,Nonprofit,Workshops & Educational
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