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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>Live Jazz Thursday</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/9/2012, 2/16/2012, 2/23/2012, 3/1/2012, 3/8/2012, 3/15/2012, 3/22/2012, 3/29/2012, 4/5/2012, 4/12/2012, 4/19/2012, 4/26/2012, 5/3/2012, 5/10/2012, 5/17/2012, 5/24/2012, 5/31/2012, 6/7/2012, 6/14/2012, 6/21/2012, 6/28/2012, 7/5/2012, 7/12/2012, 7/19/2012, 7/26/2012, 8/2/2012, 8/9/2012, 8/16/2012, 8/23/2012, 8/30/2012, 9/6/2012, 9/13/2012, 9/20/2012, 9/27/2012, 10/4/2012, 10/11/2012, 10/18/2012, 10/25/2012, 11/1/2012, 11/8/2012, 11/15/2012, 11/22/2012, 11/29/2012, 12/6/2012, 12/13/2012, 12/20/2012, 12/27/2012. Enjoy some great jazz music provided by talented local artists while indulging in some delicious  l Bistro culinary creations </description>
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			<title>Story Time for Children</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/9/2012, 2/16/2012, 2/23/2012, 3/1/2012, 3/8/2012, 3/15/2012, 3/22/2012, 3/29/2012, 4/5/2012, 4/12/2012, 4/19/2012, 4/26/2012, 5/3/2012, 5/10/2012, 5/17/2012, 5/24/2012, 5/31/2012. Story time is open to pre school and grade school children and their caregivers </description>
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			<title>Disney on Ice: Mickey &amp; Minnie's Magical Journey</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/10</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/10/2012, 2/11/2012. Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four magical destinations all in one fun filled ice production   Disney on Ice: Mickey  amp amp  Minnie s Magical Journey will take audiences on a sightseeing tour of the imagination with FOUR performances   Also joining them will be Donald, Goofy, Lilo, Stitch, Ariel, Sebastian, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell as they go on their around the world adventure For more information, go to www theralph com or www disneyonice com  </description>
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			<title>5th Annual Frozen Feat 5K &amp; 10K</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. It s frosty, it s fun   and it s a great way to get some much needed exercise </description>
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			<title>Fancy Nancy Tea Party</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. This event for kids and families is free but registration is required and limited </description>
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			<title>February is Survival Month at Turtle River State Park</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. Classes designed to teach kids what to do if they find themselves lost   Each participant will learn to build a fire, how to signal for help and what to do to ensure they are rescued   At the end of the class, participants will go outside and show off their skills by building a shelter, a fire on snow and boiling water to drink  All participants are required to be accompanied by an adult  Pre registration is required  Class dates are February 4th  amp amp  11th from 10am   2pm  The fee for the class</description>
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			<title>Getcha Diva On (before the ball)!</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. Even Cinderella is going to the ball    so what about you  She has a fairy Godmother, but who do you have  Fear not    the Fire Hall Theatre is here to wave its magic wand     Join us for an afternoon of fashion and beauty when we pamper your body, mind and spirit     We are putting the  quot fun quot  into fundraiser with this fashion show, showcasing gowns in our costume collection from the 1940s to present  You ll also learn about wine selection with Traveling Vineyard wine expert, Cynthia Prom  Get si</description>
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			<title>Greater Grand Forks Symphony presents &quot;A Russian Winter&quot;</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. The Symphony is honored to have the new Bergum Endowed chair cello faculty of the University of North Dakota, Simona Barbu, perform regularly in the cello section   For our Russian Winter performance, Ms  Barbu is playing the virtuosic  amp quot Variations on a Rococo Theme amp quot  by Tchaikovsky   This conert will warm you on a cold winter s night For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www ggfso org  </description>
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			<title>North Country Fiddle &amp; Dance Community Dance</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012. Come one, come all   simple North American folk dances taught and called to live fiddle banjo music by the Tickwood String Band of Fergus Falls   All are welcome: families  singles  couples   No previous dance experience needed   Squares, reels, circle mixers and more </description>
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			<title>Grand Forks Public Library Winter Reading Program</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/12</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/12/2012. December 11: Winter Reading Program Kick off Party, 2 p m  The Winter Reading Program Kick off Party will include a Children s book sale, a short performance by ATA Tae Kwon Do, a bounce house, and student athlete volunteers from the University of North Dakota  The Winter Reading Program is for students in grades K 6  It is done in partnership with the University of North Dakota Athletic Department  Sign up for the Winter Reading Program begins at the kick off party, and continues throughout the</description>
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			<title>Wood Picks and Worship Open House</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/12</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/12/2012. All are welcome to attend our Open House  The Wood Picks will share a bluegrass concert before the worship service beginning at 9:55  They will enhance our worship service which begins at 10:15  Following worship, all are invited to our Fellowship Hall for a free meal of BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches and baked potatoes served by ULC s Evangelism Committee  See you there for Bluegrass and BBQ  </description>
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			<title>Tuesday Wine Club</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/14</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/14/2012, 2/21/2012, 2/28/2012, 3/6/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/20/2012, 3/27/2012, 4/3/2012, 4/10/2012, 4/17/2012, 4/24/2012, 5/1/2012, 5/8/2012, 5/15/2012, 5/22/2012, 5/29/2012, 6/5/2012, 6/12/2012, 6/19/2012, 6/26/2012, 7/3/2012, 7/10/2012, 7/17/2012, 7/24/2012, 7/31/2012, 8/7/2012, 8/14/2012, 8/21/2012, 8/28/2012, 9/4/2012, 9/11/2012, 9/18/2012, 9/25/2012, 10/2/2012, 10/9/2012, 10/16/2012, 10/23/2012, 10/30/2012, 11/6/2012, 11/13/2012, 11/20/2012, 11/27/2012, 12/4/2012, 12/11/2012, 12/18/2012, 12/25/2012. Join the club and sample declious wines every Tuesday </description>
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			<title>University of North Dakota Women's Basketball</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/14</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/9/2012, 2/11/2012, 2/14/2012. 2011 12 HOME SCHEDULE: November 2   7 PM vs  Minnesota Crookston  November 11   7 PM vs  Creighton  November 14   6 PM vs  Idaho  November 20   2 PM vs  Duquesne  December 4   2 PM vs  Montana State  December 17   2 PM vs  Northern Iowa  December 19    7 PM vs  Bemidji  January 12   6 PM vs  Jamestown  January 21   2 PM vs  Utah Valley  February 2   7 PM vs  Houston Baptist  February 4   2 PM vs  Texas Pan American  February 9   7 PM vs  Chicago State  February 11   7 PM vs  NJIT  February 14   </description>
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			<title>Children's Story Time</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/14/2012, 2/15/2012, 2/21/2012, 2/22/2012, 2/28/2012, 2/29/2012, 3/6/2012, 3/7/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/14/2012, 3/20/2012, 3/21/2012, 3/27/2012, 3/28/2012, 4/3/2012, 4/4/2012, 4/10/2012, 4/11/2012, 4/17/2012, 4/18/2012, 4/24/2012, 4/25/2012, 5/1/2012, 5/2/2012, 5/8/2012, 5/9/2012, 5/15/2012, 5/16/2012, 5/22/2012, 5/23/2012, 5/29/2012, 5/30/2012. Story time is open to pre school and grade school children and their caregivers </description>
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			<title>Break the Silence Tour</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/16/2012. You are invited to a free, one hour tour at CVIC to find out more about local violence and see firsthand how we re working to make our community safe for us all  </description>
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			<title>International Crop Expo 2012</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/15/2012, 2/16/2012. This event is free and open to the public  For more information, go to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>A Knight for a Princess: 8th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/17/2012, 2/18/2012, 4/20/2012, 4/21/2012. Experience a night of joy and memories to last a lifetime   This treasured event is for every girl age 11 and under and her escort  e g  daddy, grandpa or favorite uncle  Cost is  50 per couple   Register, after January 2, at www gfparks org  </description>
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			<title>University of North Dakota Men's Hockey</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/17/2012, 2/18/2012, 3/2/2012, 3/3/2012, 3/9/2012, 3/10/2012, 3/11/2012. 2011 12 HOME SCHEDULE: Oct  1 vs  Regina  7:07 PM   Oct  7 8 vs  Air Force Boston College Michigan State  7:37 PM   Oct  14 15 vs  Maine  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Oct  28 29 vs  St  Cloud State  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Nov  25 26 vs  Colorado College  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Dec  9 10 vs  Nebraska Omaha  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Dec  17 vs  Russian Red Stars  7:07 PM   Dec  30 31 vs  Harvard  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Jan  13 14 vs  Minnesota  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Jan  27 28 vs  Wisconsin  7:37 PM 7:07 PM   Feb  17 18 vs  Michigan </description>
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			<title>Grand Forks Horticultural Society Events and Meetings</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/18/2012, 3/17/2012, 4/14/2012, 5/19/2012. Attention Everyone interested in Gardening   Meeting Schedule for the Grand Forks Horticultural Society Come to relax, enjoy, learn and meet new people Meetings are scheduled for Saturday mornings at 9:30 am to discuss the Societies business details  The presentations and main topics are at 10 am  Everyone is invited for both and you don t need to be a member to attend  Refreshments are provided and an invitation to lunch  Memberships are available for  10 a year and will include newsletters, me</description>
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			<title>Kinan Azmeh &amp; Dinuk Wijeratne Concert</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/19/2012. Kinan Azmeh  amp amp  Dinuk Wijeratne are the fourth of five performances in the North Dakota Museum of Art s Winter Concert Series  The Series, long rooted in traditional Western Classical Music, is devoting the upcoming season to the cross pollination between World Music and Classical Music  One of Syria s most beloved musicians, clarinetist Kinan Azmeh will be joined on the piano by Sri Lankan born Dinuk Wijeratne in a concert of Arabic music infused with Western sounds and rhythms drawn from bot</description>
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			<title>Skate the Alerus</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/19/2012. The whole community is invited to come to the Alerus Center for some inline skating fun   The cost is just  2 per skater and helmets are required   SafeKids will have limited quantities of skates and helmets available </description>
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			<title>Family Night at the UND Student Wellness Center</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/24</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/24/2012, 3/30/2012. Time: 7 9pmWhere: UND Student Wellness Center, 801 Princeton Street, Grand Forks, ND 58202  behind the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center Cost:  10 per family  for any size family unit Open to the community  Please bring clean pair of tennis shoes  Secured Area for coats and boots Family night includes: FUN, FUN, FUN for everyone  List of activities here: http:  und edu health wellness workwell programs family night fall final pdf More info can be found on the Work Well website at: http:  und edu heal</description>
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			<title>2012 Men's Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/25/2012, 2/26/2012. Five great shows all in one location: boat  camping and RV  hunting and fishing  travel and outdoor education   There will be a variety of vendors, as well as several guest speakers and live entertainment </description>
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			<title>50th Annual Feast of Nations</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/25/2012. This year s Feast of Nations event promises to be more outstanding than ever  Arrive early to explore cultural displays from countries all over the world  Come to experience an ethnic five course meal and a lot of exciting cultural entertainment  </description>
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			<title>ColdAvenger's Extreme North Dakota Iceman Triathlon presented by Due North</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/25/2012. The Iceman Triathlon is a sprint distance event consisting of classic cross country skiing, mountain biking, running, and sledding along the Greenway  The course will include short sections of  more challenging terrain   i e  ungroomed skiing, biking running on snow mobile trail  in each discipline which are designed to make the race interesting and unique but not daunting  EVENT DETAILS: Date: Feb  25th, 2012 Start time: 9 am Location: Lincoln park warming house, Grand Forks, ND  Disciplines: C</description>
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			<title>University of North Dakota Men's Basketball</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/25/2012, 2/27/2012, 3/3/2012. 2011 12 HOME SCHEDULE: November 12 vs  Waldorf College  3 PM   November 14 vs  Idaho State  8 PM   November 23 vs  Montana  7 PM   November 26 vs  Western Illinois  2 PM   November 30 vs  Jamestown  7 PM   December 15 vs  South Dakota State  7 PM   January 4 vs  Mayville State  7 PM   January 12 vs  Valley City State  8 PM   January 17 vs  North Dakota State  7 PM   January 26 vs  NJIT  7 PM   January 28 vs  Chicago State  2 PM : February 25 vs  Houston Baptist  4 PM   February 27 vs  TX Pan Ame</description>
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			<title>University of North Dakota Women's Hockey</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/2/26</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/24/2012, 2/25/2012, 2/26/2012. 2011 12 HOME SCHEDULE:  Sept  23 24 vs  Manitoba  7:07 PM 2:07 PM   Oct  15 16 vs  Vermont  2:07 PM   Oct  21 22 vs  Ohio State  7:07 PM   Nov  18 19 vs  Minnesota State  7:07 PM   Dec  2 3 vs  Minnesota  7:07 PM   Dec  10 11 vs  Minnesota Duluth  2:07 PM   Jan  4 vs  Lindenwood  7:07 PM   Jan  14 15 vs  Wisconsin  2:07 PM   Jan  20 21 vs  St  Cloud State  7:07 PM   Feb  3 4 vs  Bemidji State  7:07 PM   Feb  24 26 vs  WCHA Playoffs 1st Round Opponent  TBA  </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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			<title>The Conflict Resolution Center Presents: Advanced Training for Executives in Conflict Management</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/2</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/2/2012. March 2, 2012   Advanced Training for Executives in Conflict Management  8:30 4:30  Learn about the causes of conflict, what make it difficult for those in leadership, and strategies for managing conflict on all levels   top to bottom   125 person with group rates available  At the REAC at UND  Early Bird: Register by February 15 for a  25 discount  </description>
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			<title>Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 4 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/3/2012, 3/4/2012. Numerous vendors will be on hand selling a variety of firearms  For more information, go to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>UND Wind Ensemble &amp; University Band</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/6</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/6/2012. Talented University of North Dakota students play a variety of classic music </description>
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			<title>Break the Silence Tour</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/8</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/8/2012. You are invited to a free, one hour tour at CVIC to find out more about local violence and see firsthand how we re working to make our community safe for us all  Contact Kathleen at 746 0405 or kathleen cviconline org  Space is limited, so sign up early  No solicitations will be made  </description>
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			<title>2012 Budget RV Show</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/9/2012, 3/10/2012, 3/11/2012. Stop by and check out the latest and greatest in recreational vehicles  For more information, go to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>2012 Sugar Beet Show</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/14</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/14/2012, 3/15/2012. A variety of agriculture industry vendors will be on hand, along with several guest speakers and seminars For more information, go to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>Trace Adkins</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/17</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/17/2012. One of country music s most talented performers comes to the Fritz stage For more details, including ticket info, go to www cfa und edu  </description>
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			<title>&quot;Living Through Violence: The Oncebay Textile Family&quot; Photography and Textile Exhibition</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/20</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/12/2012, 2/13/2012, 2/14/2012, 2/15/2012, 2/16/2012, 2/17/2012, 2/18/2012, 2/19/2012, 2/20/2012, 2/21/2012, 2/22/2012, 2/23/2012, 2/24/2012, 2/25/2012, 2/26/2012, 2/27/2012, 2/28/2012, 2/29/2012, 3/1/2012, 3/2/2012, 3/3/2012, 3/4/2012, 3/5/2012, 3/6/2012, 3/7/2012, 3/8/2012, 3/9/2012, 3/10/2012, 3/11/2012, 3/12/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/14/2012, 3/15/2012, 3/16/2012, 3/17/2012, 3/18/2012, 3/19/2012, 3/20/2012. Living Through Violence: The Oncebay Textile Family Exhibition on Display February 12   March 20 Opening Reception Sunday, February 12, 2 4pm This Peruvian textile family comes from Ayachuco, the birthplace of the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla organization  During the most dangerous period, Saturnino gathered his family of textile workers and they taught themselves to make the pre Columbian textiles of Paracas, the place where the textile arts reached heights unattained anywhere or during any</description>
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			<title>2012 Home Design &amp; Garden Show</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/23</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/23/2012, 3/24/2012, 3/25/2012. Check out the latest in home design, remodeling and landscaping For more information, go to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>Greater Grand Forks Symphony presents: Hot Sounds from France, Spain and the American Southwest</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/24</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/24/2012. The movie, 10, with Bo Derek and Dudley Moore, featured the Bolero music of Bolero   That s just one of the gems from this concert of show pieces   The most exciting world premiere in Grand Forks this season will be the Guitar Concerto of Michael Chapdelaine   He ll be in Grand Forks to debut his own concerto as a soloist   This concert is a must see For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www ggfso org    </description>
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			<title>Dawn Avery &amp; Steven Alvarez Concert</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/25</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/25/2012. Dawn Avery  amp amp  Steven Alvarez are the last of five performances in the North Dakota Museum of Art s Winter Concert Series  The Series, long rooted in traditional Western Classical Music, is devoting the upcoming season to the cross pollination between World Music and Classical Music  Rarely are performers as at home at Lincoln Center as they are in a sweat lodge  Mohawk composer, cellist, vocalist, educator and Grammy nominated performer Dawn Avery is equally comfortable with either  She has s</description>
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			<title>MedPark Toastmasters Meeting</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/30</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/10/2012, 2/17/2012, 2/24/2012, 3/2/2012, 3/9/2012, 3/16/2012, 3/23/2012, 3/30/2012. Guests Welcome  Join us for a learn by doing workshop, in which participants hone their communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere  </description>
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			<title>Spin for Kids </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/3/31</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/31/2012. Spin for Kids is an indoor race on stationary spin bikes  Each team consists of eight cyclists that ride for 25 minutes each  There is a five minute break between each rider to record mileage and change cyclists  Spin for Kids provides supportive programs, services and equipment to children with special needs within our community and region  All money raised by Spin for Kids will be disbursed to qualifying families to help ease the struggles they face every day and help children to live the full</description>
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			<title>Damn Yankees</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/1</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/1/2012. A devilishly good time musical   filled with hit songs like  Whatever Lola Wants  and  You Gotta Have Heart DAMN YANKEES is the musical story of a baseball fanatic who sells his soul to the Devil to help his team win the pennant   only to learn that there is more to life than home runs  Its sassy and winning ways earned this baseball tale 7 Tony Awards   including Best Musical  Tickets: Adult:  48  43  28Student:  42  27  23Child:  42  22  17</description>
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			<title>2012 Junior Grand Am Basketball Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/2</link>
			<description>Date(s): 3/30/2012, 4/2/2012. Watch some of the top young basketball players in the region compete </description>
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			<title>Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/13</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/13/2012. They were style with substance, swing with swagger and a non stop party that everyone wanted access to  Now audiences can experience this critically acclaimed, hugely entertaining theatrical production which includes exciting new arrangements of the classic songs everyone knows and loves  In addition, audiences will hear original, never before heard songs written by the late, legendary songwriter, Ron Miller   For Once In My Life  , and recorded voiceovers made exclusively for this show by Sandy</description>
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			<title>Trans-Siberian Orchestra</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/14</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/14/2012. Trans Siberian Orchestra and their type of rock theater will be at The Ralph performing Beethoven s  amp quot Last Night amp quot    This unique musical performance combines story telling and over the top production  For ticket information, go to www theralph com  </description>
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			<title>2012 Prime Steel Car Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/14/2012, 4/15/2012. Bring the whole family out to see some of the region s coolest classic cars  </description>
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			<title>Charlotte's Web</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/15</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/15/2012. Theatreworks USA s production of Charlotte s Web, a play by Joseph Robinette with incidental music by Jeffrey Lunden, is based on E B White s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops  Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman she will create a  miracle   Spinning the words  Some Pig  in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only ma</description>
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			<title>21st Hands on Learning Fair</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/21</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/21/2012. 21st Annual Hands On Learning FairThis FREE annual learning fair offers activities for kids from birth to age 7, along with informational displays for their parents  Children engage in play based learning experiences, including art, music, language, science, and health Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:45 AM   1:00 PM At Purpur Arena 1122 7th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND Please direct questions to:  Judy Milavetz judy milavetz email und edu </description>
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			<title>UND Wind Ensemble</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/26</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/26/2012. Talented University of North Dakota musicians play a variety of classical pieces </description>
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			<title>March for Babies</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/4/28</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/28/2012. Come us in the Walk for Babies,help raise money for stronger healthier babies    Registration starts at 9:00am and the walk starts at 10:00am </description>
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			<title>Basic Yoga</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/5/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/9/2012, 2/16/2012, 2/23/2012, 3/1/2012, 3/8/2012, 3/15/2012, 3/22/2012, 3/29/2012, 4/5/2012, 4/12/2012, 4/19/2012, 4/26/2012, 5/4/2012. Learn to relax, let go of stress and tension and improve posture  This class covers the basic alignment principles of Yoga in an open and accepting atmosphere  Appropriate for those new to yoga as well as a refresher for those with yoga experience  </description>
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			<title>Prenatal Yoga </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 5 May 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/5/5</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/11/2012, 2/18/2012, 2/25/2012, 3/3/2012, 3/10/2012, 3/17/2012, 3/24/2012, 3/31/2012, 4/7/2012, 4/14/2012, 4/21/2012, 4/28/2012, 5/5/2012. Prenatal yoga teaches participants ways to alleviate discomforts and increase balance and harmony by weaving together traditional yogic science and childbirth education  The fellowship created throughout prenatal classes inspire courage, strength, peace and awareness  </description>
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			<title>Anything Goes Community Rummage Sale</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/5/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/19/2012. Over two hundred vendors will be on hand selling their no longer wanted treasures   Items being sold range from clothing and jewelry to furniture and knick knacks For more information, got to www aleruscenter com  </description>
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			<title>Greater Grand Forks Symphony Presents: The Winds of Spring</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/5/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 5/19/2012. For many of you, this will be the first time you ve ever seen or heard a bassoon up close   It s a rare instrument played a rare talent    Peter Kolkay is traveling the world to change the way people think about the bassoon   He ll be joined by Grand Forks   amp quot Musician of the Year amp quot , Michael Wittgraf, in a duet concerto   The concert kicks off with The Symphony s own extraordinary principal trumpet, Mark Nelson   And what better way to end our season than with the genius of a Mozart Symph</description>
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			<title>Splasher's of the South Seas Student ID Night</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/5/23</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/15/2012, 2/22/2012, 2/29/2012, 3/7/2012, 3/14/2012, 3/21/2012, 3/28/2012, 4/4/2012, 4/11/2012, 4/18/2012, 4/25/2012, 5/2/2012, 5/9/2012, 5/16/2012, 5/23/2012. Show your student ID and receive  6 admission to the park </description>
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			<title>2012 Grand Cities Art Fest </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 9 Jun 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/6/9</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/9/2012, 6/10/2012. Over 150 quality artisans and crafters will fill downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks offering everything from handmade jewelry and clothing to pottery and wooden furniture   There will also be live music and dozens of food vendors </description>
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			<title>Art &amp; Wine Walk </title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/6/16</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/16/2012, 7/21/2012, 8/18/2012, 9/15/2012, 10/20/2012. Join us for the sixth season of the annual summer Art  amp amp  Wine Walk, co sponsored by the Greater Grand Forks Convention  amp amp  Visitors Bureau  GGFCVB  and the North Valley Arts Council  NoVAC   This annual event is held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks  Stop by either of our starting locations between 1 and 4:30 p m  to purchase your map for  15  The map lists all the participating downtown businesses that are hosting a regional or local artist  Some businesses may eve</description>
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			<title>Blues on the Red 2012 Summer Music Series</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/6/23</link>
			<description>Date(s): 6/23/2012, 7/28/2012, 8/25/2012. Top blues artists from around the region will provide the free music   but bring some money if you want to indulge in the delcious barbecue and burgers   There will also be a beer garden for those 21 and over  </description>
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			<title>Preschool Storytime</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/6/26</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/14/2012, 2/21/2012, 2/28/2012, 3/6/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/20/2012, 3/27/2012, 4/3/2012, 4/10/2012, 4/17/2012, 4/24/2012, 5/1/2012, 5/8/2012, 5/15/2012, 5/22/2012, 5/29/2012, 6/5/2012, 6/12/2012, 6/19/2012, 6/26/2012. Preschool Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays  It lasts about 30 minutes  </description>
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			<title>Toddler Storytime</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/6/28</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/9/2012, 2/16/2012, 2/23/2012, 3/1/2012, 3/8/2012, 3/15/2012, 3/22/2012, 3/29/2012, 4/5/2012, 4/12/2012, 4/19/2012, 4/26/2012, 5/3/2012, 5/10/2012, 5/17/2012, 5/24/2012, 5/31/2012, 6/7/2012, 6/14/2012, 6/21/2012, 6/28/2012. Toddler Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays  It is for children up to age 3, and lasts about 20 minutes  Babies are welcome  </description>
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			<title>Sertoma Fun4th &amp; Fireworks</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/7/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 7/4/2012. The day starts with a Firecracker 10K Run and 5K Walk at 8 a m , followed by a kiddie parade at 11 a m   All throughout the day there will be live entertainment, children s games and activities, contests, food concessions and more </description>
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			<title>UND Summer Educational Camps</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 4 Aug 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/8/4</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/16/2012, 4/17/2012, 4/18/2012, 4/19/2012, 4/20/2012, 4/21/2012, 4/22/2012, 4/23/2012, 4/24/2012, 4/25/2012, 4/26/2012, 4/27/2012, 4/28/2012, 4/29/2012, 4/30/2012, 5/1/2012, 5/2/2012, 5/3/2012, 5/4/2012, 5/5/2012, 5/6/2012, 5/7/2012, 5/8/2012, 5/9/2012, 5/10/2012, 5/11/2012, 5/12/2012, 5/13/2012, 5/14/2012, 5/15/2012, 5/16/2012, 5/17/2012, 5/18/2012, 5/19/2012, 5/20/2012, 5/21/2012, 5/22/2012, 5/23/2012, 5/24/2012, 5/25/2012, 5/26/2012, 5/27/2012, 5/28/2012, 5/29/2012, 5/30/2012, 5/31/2012, 6/1/2012, 6/2/2012, 6/3/2012, 6/4/2012, 6/5/2012, 6/6/2012, 6/7/2012, 6/8/2012, 6/9/2012, 6/10/2012, 6/11/2012, 6/12/2012, 6/13/2012, 6/14/2012, 6/15/2012, 6/16/2012, 6/17/2012, 6/18/2012, 6/19/2012, 6/20/2012, 6/21/2012, 6/22/2012, 6/23/2012, 6/24/2012, 6/25/2012, 6/26/2012, 6/27/2012, 6/28/2012, 6/29/2012, 6/30/2012, 7/1/2012, 7/2/2012, 7/3/2012, 7/4/2012, 7/5/2012, 7/6/2012, 7/7/2012, 7/8/2012, 7/9/2012, 7/10/2012, 7/11/2012, 7/12/2012, 7/13/2012, 7/14/2012, 7/15/2012, 7/16/2012, 7/17/2012, 7/18/2012, 7/19/2012, 7/20/2012, 7/21/2012, 7/22/2012, 7/23/2012, 7/24/2012, 7/25/2012, 7/26/2012, 7/27/2012, 7/28/2012, 7/29/2012, 7/30/2012, 7/31/2012, 8/1/2012, 8/2/2012, 8/3/2012, 8/4/2012. Looking for an activitiy or camp for yourself or your child this summer  Check out the University of North Dakota s Summer Programs and Events Camps and enrich your life through learning  Various camps and programs are run by employees and volunteers from UND  More information such as the types of camps, deadlines, contact information, registration information etc, can be found on their website  </description>
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			<title>City of East Grand Forks 125th Anniversary Celebration</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/8/8</link>
			<description>Date(s): 8/8/2012, 8/9/2012, 8/10/2012, 8/11/2012, 8/12/2012. Just some of the fun activities include a parade, fireworks, live music, wagon train, games, contests and an all school reunion For more information, go to www egf mn  </description>
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			<title>Classic Re-Reads Book Club</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/8/29</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/29/2012, 3/28/2012, 4/25/2012, 5/30/2012, 6/27/2012, 7/25/2012, 8/29/2012. The Classic Re Reads Book Club offers participants a chance to re read those classics that they read   or skipped reading   in high school and college  This time with no grades attached  Join us for an informal discussion of these books that became classics for a reason  Join us on the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Grand Forks Public Library meeting room  </description>
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			<title>2012 Potato Bowl</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Sep 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/9/8</link>
			<description>Date(s): 9/8/2012. This annual event includes such highlights as a French Fry Feed  amp amp  Fireworks Display, Parade, Potato Pancake Breakfast, Tailgate Party and UND Football Game   An exact schedule will be published closer to the event </description>
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			<title>This &amp; That Book Club</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/12/11</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/14/2012, 3/13/2012, 4/10/2012, 5/8/2012, 6/12/2012, 7/10/2012, 8/14/2012, 9/11/2012, 10/9/2012, 11/13/2012, 12/11/2012. Are you a mystery buff  Sci fi fan  Horror aficionado  This  amp amp  That Book Club is for you  Each month, we will read a book from a different fiction genre and get together for a lively discussion  Don t like a particular genre  Give it a try, or skip the meeting that month   the goal is to have fun  When  We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm, in the meeting room at the Grand Forks Public Library  Multiple copies of the book club selections will be available at the Grand Forks Publi</description>
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			<title>Great Reads Book Club</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/12/18</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/21/2012, 3/20/2012, 4/17/2012, 5/15/2012, 6/19/2012, 7/17/2012, 8/21/2012, 9/11/2012, 10/16/2012, 11/20/2012, 12/18/2012. The Great Reads Book Club has something for everyone   from suspenseful tales to knee slapping humor  Plus, no tests  The club is here to simply bring together people who have the same love of books, to have a fun discussion about various books and to simply enjoy each other s company  Even if you hate the book or couldn t finish it, that s okay  let s talk about why  Obligations  Everyone is welcome  There are no long term obligations come when you can, skip when you need to  Don t have the boo</description>
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			<title>Northern Ink - Writers Group</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2012/12/19</link>
			<description>Date(s): 2/15/2012, 3/7/2012, 3/21/2012, 4/4/2012, 4/18/2012, 5/2/2012, 5/16/2012, 6/6/2012, 6/20/2012, 7/18/2012, 8/1/2012, 8/15/2012, 9/5/2012, 9/19/2012, 10/3/2012, 10/17/2012, 11/7/2012, 11/21/2012, 12/5/2012, 12/19/2012. Open to anyone 18 years of age and over the Writers Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month  Join Fancee Long Gorski in discussing many parts of the writing process including characterization, dialogue, point of view, and pacing  Please bring your own writing tools,  pen, paper, and laptop  and be prepared to share and discuss  Walk ins are welcome  </description>
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			<title>2013 Prime Steel Car Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php/calendar/2013/4/13</link>
			<description>Date(s): 4/13/2013, 4/14/2013. Bring the whole family out to see some of the region s coolest classic cars </description>
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