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German and Ukraine Heritage Fest

Presented by East Grand Forks Campbell Library at East Grand Forks Campbell Library

March 15, 2010

The East Grand Forks Campbell Library will hold a German/Ukraine Heritage Fest on March 15, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the library. Regional authors Ron Vossler and Father Sherman will present from their work. Artist Sue Oulette will demonstrate making Ukraine eggs. Representatives of the Forest River Colony will have table displays and the history of the community available. Films depicting Germans from Russia food preparation and immigration and the settling of the prairie can be,...More

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Wimpy Kid Day Wimpy Kid Day Presented by Grand Forks Public Library at Grand Forks Public Library March 18, 2010 Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the release of the movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" based on the popular series by Jeff Kinney. Children will play some wimpy games and in the end several lucky wimps will win free movie tickets.	Grand Forks Public Library	03/18/10	Grand Forks
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Dial-A-Story Dial-A-Story Presented by East Grand Forks Campbell Library at East Grand Forks Campbell Library February 26-August 31, 2010 A story at your fingertips. Call to listen to one or several stories read by library volunteers and staff. Stories to change weekly. Call: 218-399-3435.	East Grand Forks Campbell Library	02/26/10- 08/31/10	East Grand Forks
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Valley Chordsmen Valley Chordsmen Presented by Sharon Lutheran Church November 13, 2007 - Ongoing Valley Chordsmen Barbershop singers meets at 7:00 PM every Tuesday night at Sharon Lutheran Church, 1720 S. 20th St. Grand Forks.	Sharon Lutheran Church	11/13/07- Ongoing
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Suite Deal or No Deal Suite Deal or No Deal Presented by Suite 49 at Suite 49 Restaurant April 26, 2006 - Ongoing Suite Deal or No Deal is similar to the popular new game show, except with a Suite twist. Hundreds of dollars worth of cash and prizes will be given away every wednesday night. Come early and sign up to have a chance at being one of the lucky contestants.	Suite 49	04/26/06- Ongoing	Grand Forks
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