Notes for their Notebooks Awareness Concert
November 20
Maple Grove

Description of Event: The concert features widely renowned performers. All proceeds from the concert will be used to purchase books to donate to Schools for Salone, a former child soldier rehabilitation center in Sierra Leone, which works to assimilate children back into society after years of violence and war.

For information:  763-300-7508 or  http://notesfortheirnotebooks.webs.com

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Beacon Academy Sock Hop & Silent Auction 2009
November 20
Maple Grove

Description of Event: 50's Sock Hop with appearance from Elvis! All proceeds benefit Beacon PTO which supports Beacon Academy in enriching the lives of our students.

For information:  763-546-9999
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VEAP Holiday Benefit
November 20
Bloomington

Description of Event: Join 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS' Leah McLean for the VEAP Holiday Benefit with entertainment provided by Metro Retro, musical performance by Jearlyn Steele, amazing 5 course meal, and unique silent auction.

For information: 952-888-9616 or www.veapvolunteers.org
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Annual Bazaar & Bake Sale
November 21
Amery, WI

Description of Event:  We will have a large assortment of baked goods as well as new & hand-crafted items. Proceeds benefit Amery Senior Center.

For information:  715-268-6605 or www.ameryasc.org
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MOPS Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser
November 21
Shakopee

Description of Event:  Holiday Shopping in One Stop!  All proceeds from the baked goods sale and the raffle will go to support the Shakopee MOPS group.

For information: 952-445-4388 or www.friendshipmops.com
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Do it Green Minnesota's Green Gifts Fair
November 21
Minneapolis

Description of Event: Kick-off this holiday season by going green at Green Gifts Fair. Come SHOP 70+ local retailers and artists for green, recycled, and organic gifts. LEARN about green holiday decorating, wrapping, and food and party ideas.

For information: http://www.doitgreen.org/gifts-fair
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St. Michael- Albertville Women of Today
November 21
Albertville

Description of Event:  Fall craft show and drop off location for "Caring for Kids, Your Local Toy Drive".  Please donate new unwrapped toys, hats/mittens and books for children ages birth to 18.
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Fashion with Compassion
November 21
Bloomington

Description of Event: Luncheon and fashion show to raise awareness and support for Healing House; come bid on silent auction items and browse retail products.

For information:  612-721-9415 or www.fashionwithcompassionmn.org

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Arc's Value Village Saint Paul Grand Opening Event
November 21
St. Paul

Description of Event: Come celebrate a new Saint Paul store in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. In addition to great shopping, enjoy grand opening events such as drawings, displays and demonstrations.

For information: 651-788-8300 or www.arcsvaluevillage.org
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CCS Gold Plate Dinner
November 22
Isanti

Description of Event: The Cambridge Christian School's 10th annual Fall Fundraising Banquet will feature an Italian-style buffet and a musical performance. All proceeds from the event will be used for classroom improvements and the scholarship program.

For information: 763- 689-3806
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Mt. Olivet Music Ministry Annual Fall Concert
November 22
St. Paul

Description of Event: The Mount Olivet Baptist Church Music Ministry will present its Annual Fall Concert "Let's Exalt Him."

For information:  651-665-9529
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Germanic-American Institute Christmas Open Haus
November 22
St. Paul

Description of Event: The GAI will open its doors to the public so that everyone can come enjoy the Haus decorated in its holiday finest, and experience of bit of the German Christmas season.

For information: http://www.gai-mn.org/events/index.html#open
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International Christmas Festival
November 29
Minneapolis

Description of Event: Music and dance performances include German, Greek, Norwegian, Hungarian, Scottish, Ukrainian, Czech, and Slovak groups from the Twin Cities. Variety of ethnic crafts and holiday gifts, bake sale, & tasty ethnic luncheon.  Proceeds to Ukrainian American Community Center. 

For information: 612-379-1956 or www.ukrainianeventcenter.com
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Miss Minnesota & Children’s Miracle Network
November 29
Mall of America

Description of Event: Join 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS' Leah McLean for Miss Minnesota’s, Brooke Kilgarriff, CD release party & fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network.