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			<title>Greater Grand Forks Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events</title>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/</link>
			<description>Grand fun. Grand shopping. Grand dining. Greater Grand Forks. Get away to the Red River Valley where the great outdoors meet the friendly towns of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN.</description>
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			<title>Readers' Theatre</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/15/2010, 3/22/2010, 3/29/2010, 4/5/2010, 4/12/2010, 4/19/2010, 4/26/2010. The library s Readers  Theatre reads from radio scripts, poetry or short plays and performs 2 3 time a season </description>
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			<title>'l Bistro Tuesday Wine Club</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/30/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/27/2010, 5/4/2010, 5/11/2010, 5/18/2010, 5/25/2010, 6/1/2010, 6/8/2010, 6/15/2010, 6/22/2010, 6/29/2010, 7/6/2010, 7/13/2010, 7/20/2010, 7/27/2010, 8/3/2010, 8/10/2010, 8/17/2010, 8/24/2010, 8/31/2010, 9/7/2010, 9/14/2010, 9/21/2010, 9/28/2010, 10/5/2010, 10/12/2010, 10/19/2010, 10/26/2010, 11/2/2010, 11/9/2010, 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010, 11/30/2010, 12/7/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 1/4/2011, 1/11/2011, 1/18/2011, 1/25/2011. Wine Club is every Tuesday from 5:30pm 7:30pm in  l Bistro   Each Wine Club Member receives a sample of a red and a white wine, and a full glass of whichever wine you prefer   There are different wines each week, always both a red and a white    1 Year membership  from the day they join  is  30 00  1 time membership  good for one night only  is  5 00 </description>
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			<title>Holiday Craft</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010. Please bring your children to the library for a holiday craft  The craft will be appropriate for preschool and early elementary children, and should take no longer than 20 30 minutes to complete  </description>
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			<title>Kids' Story Time in Spanish</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/30/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/27/2010, 5/4/2010, 5/11/2010, 5/18/2010, 5/25/2010. The East Grand Forks Campbell Library is hosting a Story Time, in Spanish, for preschool through primary grade children and their caregivers   This bi lingual event will introduce Spanish through books and other cultural activities  </description>
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			<title>Open Mic Nite</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/30/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/27/2010, 5/4/2010, 5/11/2010, 5/18/2010, 5/25/2010, 6/1/2010, 6/8/2010, 6/15/2010, 6/22/2010, 6/29/2010. Every Tuesday night at the Hub Bar  Features local talent  </description>
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			<title>Story Time</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/17/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/24/2010, 3/30/2010, 3/31/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/7/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/14/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/21/2010, 4/27/2010, 4/28/2010, 5/4/2010, 5/5/2010, 5/11/2010, 5/12/2010. Caregivers are invited to bring their preschool through primary grade children to this fun and educational event </description>
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			<title>International Sugar Beet Show</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/17/2010, 3/18/2010. Exhibitors and seminars will focus on the latest trends in sugar beet farming   Admission is FREE </description>
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			<title>North Dakota Men's Bonspiel</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/21/2010. Rock out with some of the best male curlers in the country </description>
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			<title>St. Bette's</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010. Regional premiere of this compelling drama, written by local playwright Kathy Coudle King  St Bette s takes place 40 years ago as four women enter a home for unwed mothers  Each woman feels this is her only choice  Unmarried, young, no financial means, burgeoning professional dreams, reckless behavior, and love have brought them to this house  Some want to keep their babies  One, because of her disability, is not allowed  What is choice when there are no options </description>
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			<title>Story Time</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/25/2010, 4/1/2010, 4/8/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/22/2010, 4/29/2010, 5/6/2010, 5/13/2010. Caregivers are invited to bring their preschool through primary grade children to this fun and educational event </description>
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			<title>Wimpy Kid Day</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010. Are you a wimpy kid  The Children s Department at the Grand Forks Public Library is hosting a Wimpy Kid Day on Thursday, March 18th from 4:00 to 4:45 PM  The event is to coincide with the release of the movie  amp quot Diary of a Wimpy Kid  amp quot  During the event, participants will play some wimpy games and in the end several lucky wimpy kids will win free movie tickets courtesy of River Cinema and Carmike Cinema  The Wimpy Kid book series is written for ages 9 12  </description>
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			<title>Wimpy Kids Day</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010. Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the release of the movie  amp quot Diary of a Wimpy Kid amp quot  based on the popular series by Jeff Kinney  Participants will play some wimpy games and several luck wimps will win free movie tickets courtesy of River Cinema and Carmike Cinema  Grand Forks Public Library, 2110 Library Circle </description>
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			<title>Pirates of Penzance Jr.</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/19/2010. Enjoy this classic musical as staged by some of Schroeder Middle School s most talented young performers </description>
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			<title>Adult Grand Am Basketball Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/21</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/21/2010. GRAND AM BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MARCH 19 21, 2010 North Central Grand Am Basketball Tournament This tournament originated in 1988  Over 120 teams from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Canada regularly participate in this event  Rosters may consist of up to 12 players  Games are played at the Betty Sioux Center on the University of North Dakota campus and at area school gymnasiums  Referees are provided  Team Registration Information at www centercourtfitnessclub com grandam htm </description>
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			<title>ND State Republican Convention</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/21</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/21/2010. For more information go to http:  www ndgop org convention aspx </description>
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			<title>ArtWise Art Show</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/23</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/23/2010, 3/24/2010, 3/25/2010. Talented young artists from the community will be displaying their works </description>
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			<title>Cecelia Condit Lecture</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/24</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/24/2010. Video artist, Cecelia Condit s work explores topics ranging from fairy tales, everyday life, female aging, the imaginary world of children, to suburban cannibalism  Cecelia Condit will speak at the North Dakota Museum of Art on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8 pm, reception to follow, as a part of the University of North Dakota s Writers Conference  </description>
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			<title>Game Night</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/25/2010. Game Night is held in the Children s Dept  every Thursday after school  Children and their families can play games such as chess, checkers, Scrabble, and memory match  You are welcome to bring your own games to play  </description>
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			<title>Live music by Jarrod Schell &amp; Matt Strand @ O'Really's Pub</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/25/2010. Live music by Jarrod Schell  amp amp  Matt Strand at O Really s Pub in Downtown Grand Forks  </description>
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			<title>Oliver!</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/25/2010, 3/26/2010. Enjoy this classic musical as staged by some of Valley Middle School s most talented young performers </description>
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			<title>Toddler Storytime</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/18/2010, 3/25/2010. Toddler Storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library last approx  20 minutes, and includes picture books, finger plays, puppet shows, and songs for children up to age 3  Babies are welcome  </description>
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			<title>GGF Symphony Young Audience Concert</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/27</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/27/2010, 3/28/2010. The whole family will enjoy this concert filled with great classical music </description>
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			<title>Annual Home Design &amp; Garden Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/28</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/26/2010, 3/27/2010, 3/28/2010. Come on out and see the latest home design and gardening trends Tickets are  5 for Adults,  4 for Seniors Students and FREE for children 12 and under  with adult  </description>
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			<title>Junior Grand Am Basketball Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/28</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/26/2010, 3/27/2010, 3/28/2010. Come watch the annual Junior Grand Am Basketball tournament, taking place on various basketball courts thoughout Greater Grand Forks  </description>
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			<title>Knight for a Princess - Daddy/Daughter Dance</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/28</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/21/2010, 3/26/2010, 3/27/2010, 3/28/2010. Knight for a Princess   Daddy Daughter Dance    The Grand Forks Park District invites little girls under the age of 11 and a special escort  i e  daddy, grandpa, uncle  to attend the annual Knight for a Princess, Daddy Daughter Dance  Note: Sundays are especially for older girls 12   18 years of age      The guests will enter a room fit for a princess once they reach the evening s festivities   Included in the event is a special photo session for each couple, a flower and gift bag for the girls,</description>
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			<title>Preschool Storytime</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/30</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/30/2010. Preschool storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library  lasts approx  1 2 hour   </description>
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			<title>Slap Shot</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/3/31</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/31/2010. This movie is part of the Art  amp amp  Democracry Film Series </description>
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			<title>Budweiser Blues Series</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/1/2010. Upcoming Empire Blues Concerts:  Oct  24   Kelly Richey  Nov  20   Studebaker John  amp amp  the Hawks  Dec  18   Lamont Cranston  Feb  27   Brandon Sellner  Apr  1   Little Bobby  amp amp  the Storm Tickets are  18 in advance and  20 at the door   For more information, go to www empireartscenter com  </description>
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			<title>Annual Easter Egg Hunt</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 3 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/3</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/3/2010. Free event open to the entire community   Featuring 20,000 stuffed Easter egss, prizes, face painting, Easter Bunny photos and child ID with GF Police Department   All ages are welcome, but the egg hunt is only open to children ages 2 8   The egg hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a m  for 2 3 year olds, followed by 4 5 year olds at 10:15 a m  and 6 8 year olds at 10:30 a m   This event goes very quickly, so you must be present by 10:00 a m  to particpate in the egg hunt For more information, go to w</description>
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			<title>The Hockey Academy Tournament Series</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 4 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/2/2010, 4/3/2010, 4/4/2010, 4/9/2010, 4/10/2010, 4/11/2010, 4/16/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/18/2010, 4/23/2010, 4/24/2010, 4/25/2010. Formerly known as the Ice Palace Cup, this annual youth tournament brings in hundreds of competitors from around the region April 2 4:  Boys  AAA 1995, 1996April 9 11:  Girls  AAA 1995 1996, 1997 1998, 1999 2000 April 16 18:  Boys  AAA 1997, 1998, 1999April 23 25:  Boys  AAA 2000, 2001  </description>
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			<title>Dance Blast: Dancing for Special Stars</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/6</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/6/2010. Local celebrities will pair up with dance teachers to dance for the special olympics  20 teams total Tickets are  25, more details TBA </description>
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			<title>The Passing Zone</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/8</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/8/2010. In their new show, Gravity Attacks , Jon and Owen invite the audience to join them in their fight against the world s most destructive eveil force   gravity   Objects fly through the air, including chainsaws, torches and knives   This duo is like The Flying Karamozav Brothers, Penn  amp amp  Teller, The Smothers Brothers, Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour all rolled into one Tickets range from  25 to  10    For more information, please go to www cfa und edu or call 800</description>
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			<title>Men's Region IV Junior Olympic Gymnastics Championships</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/9/2010, 4/10/2010, 4/11/2010. Bring your family and friends to watch potential Olympic stars compete in the Men s Region IV Gymnastics Championships at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center  This event will bring competitors from MN, IA, SD, WI, NE as well as ND to compete  For a tentative schedule, please go to website  For more information about this event, go to website Admission is free for children infant to 4 yrs  student 5 18 yrs  5 00  adult  10 per session  </description>
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			<title>Shrine Circus</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/9/2010, 4/10/2010, 4/11/2010. Bring the whole family out for some good old fashioned fun   filled with clowns, animals, trapeze artists, jugglers and more clowns </description>
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			<title>Annual Prime Steel Car Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/10</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/10/2010, 4/11/2010. Bring the whole family out to see some of the coolest classic cars around </description>
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			<title>Carlos Runcie-Tanaka &amp; Cecelia Condit Exhibition</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/10</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/15/2010, 3/16/2010, 3/17/2010, 3/18/2010, 3/19/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/22/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/24/2010, 3/25/2010, 3/26/2010, 3/27/2010, 3/29/2010, 3/30/2010, 3/31/2010, 4/1/2010, 4/2/2010, 4/3/2010, 4/5/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/7/2010, 4/8/2010, 4/9/2010, 4/10/2010. February 17   April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981 Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism  CARLOS RUNCIE TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter ethnic unity  He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach </description>
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			<title>Escape the Horizontal: Climbing Competition</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/10</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/10/2010. This spring NHRG will again be hosting its Heightened Awareness climbing competition  For those who have never been to a climbing competition, all we can say is come out and climb  They are a lot of fun for people of all ages and skill levels  All of the routes on the wall are taken down and new routes are put up for the event, so everyone competing gets to climb brand new routes  Cost is  25 for preregistration and  30 for competition day registration  Free t shirt with registration   plenty of</description>
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			<title>Gardening Saturday</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/10</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/10/2010. Schedule of Events:7:30 9:00 Registration 9:00 9:10 Welcome and Announcements 9:10 10:15 10:15 10:45 General Session  amp  9830 What s New For 2010 Eric Bergeson Break and bidding on silent auction Book signing 10:45 11:45 Concurrent Programs  amp  9830 Gardening As We Age Pegi Palmes  amp  9830 Ornamental Grasses Dr  Allen Zuk  amp  9830 Vertical Gardening Julie Schroer  amp amp  Jodie Ramsay  amp  9830 Basic Landscape Design Angela Bartelson  amp  9830 Square Foot Gardening: Small Gardens, Big Results Dr  Ron Smith  amp amp </description>
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			<title>UNDIA Time Out &amp; Wacipi</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/12</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/12/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/14/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/16/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/18/2010. The UNDIA will host the 40th annual UNDIA Time Out  amp amp  Wacipi April 12 18, 2010  The Time out events will be held M F  April 12 16  and the Powwow will be on April 16 18  More details to come </description>
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			<title>Artspace Visit to Crookston</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/14/2010, 4/15/2010. The nationally known, non profit developer for the arts,  amp quot Artspace amp quot  is coming to Crookston on April 14 and 15th  Mark your calendars now for this great two day visit  The two person Artspace team will be visiting with local leaders, artists, and the community about the housing and artistic needs of artists and how they can bring new life to historic downtown  They will be looking at and studying the potential of three to five sites  one of which is the Palace Wayne Hotel  Track updates</description>
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			<title>40th Annual Wacipi Celebration</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/16/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/18/2010. This educational cultural event features seminars and entertainment, culminating in a powwow on the final two days  </description>
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			<title>UNDIA's 40th Annual Time Out Powwow</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/16/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/18/2010. Even though no event was held in 2009, the Time Out Powwow will back stronger than ever in 2010    So mark your calendars now For more information, please go to www und nodak edu org undia  </description>
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			<title>Altru's Here for Life Expo</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/17/2010. Join us at Altru s eighth annual Here for Life Expo at the Betty Englestad Sioux Center  The Expo features a wide variety of health and wellness activities for all ages  Free screenings include: blood sugar testing, hemoglobin checks, blood pressure screen, cholesterol screen, pulmonary lung function, skin cancer screen and much much more  Safe Kids also participates in the event to bring many activities for children  This year s event will also feature a demonstration stage along with a Spin fo</description>
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			<title>Hands-On Learning Fair</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/17/2010. The HANDS ON LEARNING FAIR offers exciting learning activities for children birth to age 7, including art, science, water play, music, stories and much, much more   amp quot Early Years are Learning Years amp quot  is the theme for this year s fair, which is in observance of April as the Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month  The brain power of a young child is amazing  In the earliest years, the foundation is laid for healthy development, learning, and success throughout life  Many </description>
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			<title>RRV Motorcyclists Annual Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/17/2010, 4/18/2010. Bring your family and friends to the annual Red River Valley Motorcyclists Show to see some of the coolest motorcycles around   Admission is  5 for Adults  Children ages 10 and younger are admitted FREE  with paying adult    Proceeds go to local charities and motorcycle safety programs  For more information, contact Tim Gowan at 218 695 2082 or Jane and Wayne Peterson at 701 746 8533  Email info rrvmnd org or visit their new website to learn more  </description>
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			<title>Cabaret</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/20</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/20/2010. Winner of 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical  1967  and Best Revival  1998    Whatever your troubles, you will forget them at the Cabaret   Set in 1929 Berlin, Sally Bowles   a middle class lass from London   is working as a singer at the infamous Kit Kat Club and trying her best to live the thrillingly decadent life which the city is supposed to offer Tickets range from  48 to  23   For more information, please go to www cfa und edu or call 800 375 4068   </description>
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			<title>Eurydice</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/20</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/20/2010, 4/21/2010, 4/22/2010, 4/23/2010, 4/24/2010. Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine   Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost loves   With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story   For ticket information, go to www theatre und edu   </description>
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			<title>Walk to Defeat ALS</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/24</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/24/2010. The Walk to Defeat ALS is a charity fundraiser  Participants gather in the park between 9am and 10am  Registration begins at 9:00am, and the Walk begins at 10:00am  To learn more, please visit www alsmn org or call 888 672 0484  </description>
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			<title>The Secret Garden</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/22/2010, 4/23/2010, 4/24/2010, 4/25/2010. Based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a favorite of millions all over the world,  amp quot The Secret Garden amp quot  is all about the healing power of love and the miracle of rebirth  The powerful score recreates a world where lost loves are found, lost lives are saved, spring comes again, and beauty reigns  </description>
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			<title>Grand Cities Idol</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/29</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/29/2010. Local talented high school students will compete to see who is the Grand Cities Idol  The top five winners from previous competitions held at each of the local high schools, Grand Forks Central, Grand Forks Red River and East Grand Forks Senior High, will sing thier hearts out on stage before family and friends  Plan to attend to see this talented group  Show time starts at 7:30 pm at the Chester Fritz auditorium  Admission is a nominal fee  </description>
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			<title>Story Time</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/29</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/17/2010, 3/18/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/24/2010, 3/25/2010, 3/30/2010, 3/31/2010, 4/1/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/14/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/21/2010, 4/22/2010, 4/27/2010, 4/28/2010, 4/29/2010. Preschool primary grade children and their caregivers are invited to come and enjoy a story and crafts together  </description>
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			<title>Voices of the World</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/4/30</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/30/2010, 5/1/2010. A children s choral festival whose mission is to give kids the opportunity to explore music and culture in a totally new way, experiencing first hand the songs and rhythms of the world in which we live </description>
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			<title>2010 State Reading Conference</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 1 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/29/2010, 4/30/2010, 5/1/2010. This year s conference theme is  amp quot Navigating Literacy in a Changing World amp quot  </description>
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			<title>Extreme North Dakota - Adventure Race </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 1 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/1/2010. Spring Primer 4 6 hour race This race will start and end at Turtle River State Park and will include running and biking, as well as different team challenges  This race will be a great start to your adventure race season or a great opportunity to break into the sport for the first time  Check out the website for more detals: http:  nhrg yogaslackers com AR END AR html </description>
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			<title>UND Cycling Club Loop Race</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 2 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/2</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/2/2010. Dust off your bicycle and put on your helmet    It s time to race to the finish line   </description>
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			<title>Antique to Chic: Children's Benefit</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 9 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/9/2010. The North Dakota Museum of Art will hold its Fifth Annual Antique to Chic jewelry sale and raffle on Mother s Day, Sunday, May 9, from 3   5 pm  Everyone is welcome to browse through a unique collection of costume and vintage jewelry, accessories, and more  This event is free and all proceeds benefit Children s Educational Programs at the Museum  </description>
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			<title>UND Spring Commencement</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/15/2010. Annual graduation ceremony for the University of North Dakota </description>
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			<title>Thunder Over Red River: 2010 Air Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/22</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/22/2010. Bring the entire family out for a day of fun that includes tours, games, entertainment, concessions and a performance by the world famous U S  Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Squadron For more information go to www grandforks schultzairshows com </description>
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			<title>North Dakota Museum of ART CLASSES</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/5/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/16/2010, 3/20/2010, 3/23/2010, 3/27/2010, 4/6/2010, 4/10/2010, 4/13/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/20/2010, 4/24/2010, 4/27/2010, 5/1/2010, 5/4/2010, 5/8/2010, 5/11/2010, 5/15/2010, 5/18/2010, 5/22/2010, 5/25/2010, 5/29/2010. The North Dakota Museum of Art is offering classes for both adults and children  starting February 2010  These classes, taught by artists, will  be held every Tuesday and Saturday of each month  All skill  levels welcome  Materials provided by Museum     BOOK ARTS   Zines   Stephanie Clark       40 members  48 non member 4 sessions            Saturdays   March 6, 13, 20, 27    11:30 1:30  Limit 20 participants            Ages 6 13            Artists Books Sculpture   Stephanie Clark     65 membe</description>
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			<title>Grand Forks Relay For Life</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/4/2010. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease  At Relay, teams of people camp out at University Park and take turns walking or running around a track or path  Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event  Because cancer never sleeps, Relay is an overnight </description>
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			<title>5th Annual Dewey Kvidt Memorial Duathlong</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 5 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/5</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/5/2010. This event consists of a 5K run, 15K bike ride and another 5K run   There is also a 5K walk </description>
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			<title>Grand Cities Soccer Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/11/2010, 6/12/2010, 6/13/2010. This annual youth soccer tournament draws in hundreds of competitors and specatators from across the region </description>
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			<title>ND Pottery Collectors Society Annual Auction and Annual Show &amp; Sale</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/12</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/12/2010, 6/13/2010. The 21st Annual ND Pottery Collectors Society will be in town and is opening thier doors to the public for some of thier events  On Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 1 pm there will be a preview of the NDPCS Annual Auction at the Hughes Fine Arts Center on UND Campus  The Auction starts officially at 2pm  On Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 10 am there will be a NDPCS Society Collectible Show and Sale at the Hilton Garden Inn  Fore more information go to website  </description>
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			<title>Annual Grand Cities Art Fest</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/13</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/12/2010, 6/13/2010. This popular event features over 150 quality art and craft vendors, in addition to live music and food concessions  </description>
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			<title>Art &amp; Wine Walk 2010</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/19/2010, 7/17/2010, 8/21/2010, 9/18/2010. This yearly summer happening takes place June through September on the third Saturday of each month   To take part in this popular event, head to the Blue Moose Bar  amp amp  Grill in EGF or the GuestHouse Town House in GF and purchase a map for  10 that lists all the participating downtown businesses   At each location you will receive either a sampling of wine or a nonalcoholic beverage  some locations may also serve appetizers  and have the opportunity to view works or hear music provided by tale</description>
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			<title>Town Square Farmers' Market</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/19/2010, 6/26/2010, 7/3/2010, 7/10/2010, 7/17/2010, 7/24/2010, 7/31/2010, 8/7/2010, 8/14/2010, 8/21/2010, 8/28/2010, 9/4/2010, 9/11/2010, 9/18/2010, 9/25/2010. A number of regional vendors will be on hand selling everything from fresh produce and homebaked goods to handmade crafts and jewelry   There will also be live music and food concessions   Come on out, enjoy the beautiful weather and stock up at the market   </description>
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			<title>Blues on the Red Music Series</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/6/26</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/26/2010, 7/24/2010, 8/28/2010. This annual summer happening features the region s top blues musicians and some of the best barbecue around   Admission is FREE, with food and beverages available for purchase  </description>
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			<title>Sertoma Fun4th &amp; Fireworks</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/7/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 7/4/2010. This annual happening includes a parade, inflatable games, live entertainment, concessions and of course, fireworks at dusk over the Red River </description>
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			<title>Cats Incredible Catfish Days</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 1 Aug 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/8/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 7/30/2010, 7/31/2010, 8/1/2010.  amp quot Cats Incredible amp quot  is a nationally recognized cat fishing tournament held annually on the Red River of the North   This two day tournament includes 150 two person teams competing for cash prizes   There is also live entertainment, games for kids and food concessions open to everyone   On July 31, there will also be a Chili Cook Off sponsored by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals   You can either enter yourself our just partake of the delicious samples of others </description>
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			<title>ND State Disc Golf Championships</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/8/14</link>
			<description>Date(s): 8/14/2010, 8/15/2010. Some of the most talented  amp quot frolfers amp quot  in the state will compete for the title </description>
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			<title>Extreme North Dakota - Adventure Race </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/9/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 9/11/2010. 10 hour race The 2nd race of the year hosted by NHRG, with the largest prize pool  The race will include running trekking, biking, canoeing, orienteering, mystery challenges, and fixed rope work  Although more details will be forthcoming   rope work sections will be exciting, accessible to everyone, and optional for teams that choose not to complete them  Equipment for teams  hopefully all of them   that choose to tackle one or more of these sections will be provided by the race  although racers</description>
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			<title>Special Olympics North Dakota State Soccer &amp; Bocce Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/9/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 9/11/2010, 9/12/2010. A two day event for children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state of North Dakota </description>
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			<title>Central 1960 Class Reunion</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/9/12</link>
			<description>Date(s): 9/10/2010, 9/11/2010, 9/12/2010. The 1960 High School Class of Central High School will hold its 50th Class Reunion in Grand Forks at the Hilton Garden Inn  The class has a website at : http:  www central60 com  Information about the reunion can be found on the website  For more information, please contact Liz  Skarperud  Eggers at 218 773 0074 </description>
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			<title>Potato Bowl USA</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/9/13</link>
			<description>Date(s): 9/13/2010, 9/14/2010, 9/15/2010, 9/16/2010, 9/17/2010, 9/18/2010. This week long annual happening features of variety of fun events highlighted by the World s Largest French Fry Feed, in addition to a pep rally and fireworks display, pancake breakfast, parade, tailgate party and University of North Dakota football game </description>
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			<title>Legends of Terror Haunted House &amp; Half Pint Haunt for Kids</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/10/30</link>
			<description>Date(s): 10/30/2010.  This annual event includes an earlier Half Pint Haunt for Kids that includes storytime and trick or treating   Later on that evening, the Legends of Terror Haunted House will begin and include a mature historical  amp quot ghost tour amp quot  of the museum grounds   </description>
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			<title>Christmas in the Park</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/11/27</link>
			<description>Date(s): 11/26/2010, 11/27/2010, 11/28/2010, 11/29/2010, 11/30/2010, 12/1/2010, 12/2/2010, 12/3/2010, 12/4/2010, 12/5/2010, 12/6/2010, 12/7/2010, 12/8/2010, 12/9/2010, 12/10/2010, 12/11/2010, 12/12/2010, 12/13/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/15/2010, 12/16/2010, 12/17/2010, 12/18/2010, 12/19/2010, 12/20/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/22/2010, 12/23/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/25/2010, 12/26/2010, 12/27/2010, 12/28/2010, 12/29/2010, 12/30/2010, 12/31/2010. Area businesses, civic groups and religious organizations will light up the park with their amazing holiday displays   The cost is just  5 per vehicle  additional charge for limos and buses , with the money going to benefit local Lions Club charities </description>
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			<title>Celebrate the Night 2010</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2010/12/31</link>
			<description>Date(s): 12/31/2010. This annual alcohol free New Year s Eve celebration offers something for the whole family: games  live music  storytelling  face painting  food concessions and more    </description>
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			<title>Little Caesar's North American Hockey Showcase</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2011</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2011/1/7</link>
			<description>Date(s): 1/7/2011, 1/8/2011, 1/9/2011. This youth tournament brings in hundreds of competitors and spectators from across the region  </description>
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			<title>ND Class B Boys State Basketball Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/1/2012, 3/2/2012, 3/3/2012. Grand Forks is excited to host the North Dakota Class B Boys State Basketball Tournament for the first time ever  This event will be held at the Alerus Center  More details to follow  Welcome Players, Coaches and Fans  </description>
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