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SUMMARY:Club Meeting & Draft Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a club meeting followed by draft practice. Whether you are a current club member\, interested in joining\, or just want to hang out\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is drafting? The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. You might see it referred to as “carting”. For more information about Drafting\, see the AKC article More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/club-meeting-draft-practice/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting,Draft,Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T130000
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SUMMARY:Berners in the Park - 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 4th\, for a special Bernese Mountain Dog gathering at the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival! Not only is it a great opportunity to connect with fellow club members\, but it’s an amazing opportunity for us to share this wonderful breed with others. \nIt won’t be hard to spot the Berners\, but you can find us at 11 am in Rice Park\, next to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. \nThe Saint Paul Winter Carnival is free to all\, and you can learn all about the planned activities on the Winter Carnival Website. \nWe hope to see you there! \n \n  \n~ 137th Winter Carnival ~\nThe Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation’s 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival will run for 10 days – all day on weekends and evenings during the week. From Thursday\, January 26\, through Sunday\, February 5\, 2023\, the festival will attract 100\,000+ people from Saint Paul and beyond to celebrate winter in Minnesota. Landmark Center\, located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul\, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds\, and businesses throughout the city will be venues for event festivities\, which include ice carving competitions\, family-friendly artistic and educational activities\, and much more! \nThe festival has expanded each year to provide new programming that reflects changing demographics of the community. Landmark Center features free entertainment activities from diverse cultures: music and dance by local artists\, hands-on crafts\, and food and merchandise booths from around the world. \nFor more information about the Saint Paul Winter Carnival\, visit the Winter Carnival Website!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/berners-in-the-park-137th-saint-paul-winter-carnival/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 W 4th St\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T200000
DTSTAMP:20221123T001752Z
CREATED:20221102T201711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T001752Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Winterfest!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Winterfest celebration on December 10th! \nThere will be a club meeting at 1 pm\, with festivities kicking off at 2 pm. \n\nPlease park on the street and use the small gate to the left of the driveway to enter.\nBring a dish to share. Hot drinks will be provided.\nDress for the weather! We will have a bonfire\, and older dogs will be able to warm up in the house.\nWhile dogs are welcome\, please leave intact males and females in heat at home.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/2022-winterfest/
LOCATION:BMDCGTC Headquarters\, 3699 Norsted Avenue South\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet-Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000
DTSTAMP:20220704T184845Z
CREATED:20220704T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T184845Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/board-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T130000
DTSTAMP:20220923T155007Z
CREATED:20220721T003508Z
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 22nd at Hansen park for a potluck club meeting at noon before draft testing. Whether you are a current club member\, interested in joining\, or just want to hang out\, all are invited to join! \n  \nRegistration: No registration is required for the club meeting. \nWhat to Bring: Your dog and something for the potluck to share!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/club-meeting/
LOCATION:Hansen Park\, 1555 5th St NW\, New Brighton\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Latterell":MAILTO:jlatterell2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T170000
DTSTAMP:20221003T191942Z
CREATED:20220704T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T191942Z
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SUMMARY:Draft Test - Looking for Volunteers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 22nd and 23rd for a 2-day draft test. For registration\, fees\, and schedule information\, see the  2022 BMDCGTC Premium List. \nHave you worked hard with your dog to build their drafting skills and want to test your abilities? Perhaps you want to cheer on those participating. All are welcome\, but please be respectful during testing. Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and controlled at all times. Please remember to pick up after your dogs! \nWhat is drafting? The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. You might see it referred to as “carting.” For more information about drafting\, visit the AKC article More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting. \nInterested in Volunteering? \nWe are looking for volunteers to work in the mornings or the afternoons on Saturday or Sunday. If you are interested in learning more about drafting or just want to watch some amazing draft teams work together\, please consider volunteering–no experience needed! Please email us at bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering! \n  \nRegistration\, fees\, and schedule information:  2022 BMDCGTC Premium List \nWebsite: BMDCA Upcoming Draft Tests & Premium Lists \nJudges: Susan Van Ocker and Jasen Duncan \n 
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/draft-test/
LOCATION:Hansen Park\, 1555 5th St NW\, New Brighton\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Draft,Test
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Latterell":MAILTO:jlatterell2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20221018T152206Z
CREATED:20220704T183450Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled -  Draft Practice
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to early sunset\, cutting into our time at the fairgrounds. \n\nJoin us on October 20th for draft practice. Whether you are new to drafting or have titles\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is drafting? The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. You might see it referred to as “carting”. For more information about Drafting\, see the AKC article More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/draft-practice-4/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Draft,Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T203000
DTSTAMP:20220907T155131Z
CREATED:20220704T182922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155131Z
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting & Brewery Meet Up at Bauhaus Brew Labs
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 15th for a club meeting and brewery meet-up at Bauhaus Brew Labs. Whether you are a current club member\, interested in joining\, or just want to hang out\, all are invited to join! \nNo registration is required. Please use a standard dog leash (non-retractable) during this event.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/club-meeting-brewery-meet-up/
LOCATION:Bauhaus Brew Labs\, 1315 Tyler Street NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brewery,Club Meeting,Meet-Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Gilroy":MAILTO:debragilroy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20220907T190450Z
CREATED:20220628T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T190450Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Rally Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 8th\, 2022 for a Rally Demonstration. Whether you are new to rally or have titles\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is Rally? Rally is a team sport where you navigate a course with your dog through a course of 10-20 signs. Each sign provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed! For more information about Rally\, see the AKC Rally page. \n  \nRegistration: No registration required; club-sponsored event. Donations to the club rescue fund are appreciated. \nInstructor: Mary Sonnen \nWhat to Bring: Your dog\, a non-retractable leash\, treats for bait\, and water for your dog. You’ll want a chair as well to sit back and watch!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/interactive-rally-demonstration/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T170000
DTSTAMP:20220704T185119Z
CREATED:20220704T182453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T185119Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Dog Certified Test - September Date TBD
DESCRIPTION:Join us in September\, date TBD. Whether you are new to farm-environment activities or have titles\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is the Farm Dog Certified test? This test involves your dog performing a series of 12 exercises in a farm environment such as being close to livestock\, jumping and staying on hay/straw bales\, walking on unusual terrain\, and jumping over logs. There is no herding involved. To learn more about the Farm Dog Certified test\, see the AKC page Farm Dog Certified Test. \n  \nRegistration: TBD \nJudge: TBD \nWhat to Bring: TBD
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/farm-dog-certified-test-september-date-tbd/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Farm Dog Certified,Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T140000
DTSTAMP:20220725T230020Z
CREATED:20220725T225955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T230020Z
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SUMMARY:BMDCGTC at the MN State Fair - Purebred Booth
DESCRIPTION:On August 30th and 31st\, BMDCGTC club members will be representing the Bernese Mountain Dog breed at the MN State Fair. We aim to give opportunities to people who want to learn more about the breed and provide exposure to AKC events. \nStop by to say hi anytime from 8 am to 2 pm!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/bmdcgtc-at-the-mn-state-fair-purebred-booth/
LOCATION:MN State Fairgrounds\, 265 Snelling Ave. N\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55108
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Fors":MAILTO:borzoi101@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220826T210000
DTSTAMP:20220704T190034Z
CREATED:20220629T004323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T190034Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual BMDCGTC Summer Specialty
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 26th\, 2022 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for our annual specialty show! \nWhat is a specialty show? Specialty dog shows are events that feature just a single breed\, or the varieties of one breed. There are about 2\,000 national\, regional\, and local specialty shows every year. For more information about specialty shows\, see the AKC article What’s So Special About Specialties?. \nWe will celebrate our Veterans with specialty gifts! \n  \nJudges \nDawn Cox: Regular Judging\, Juniors\, and Best Puppy\nStacey Slade: Sweepstakes Judge \n  \nFor additional information about the events and judges for this event\, visit the AKC event page: 2022 Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities Specialty Show. \n 
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/17th-annual-bmdcgtc-summer-specialty/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Show,Specialty
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Wagner":MAILTO:hornx001@umn.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829
DTSTAMP:20220704T181429Z
CREATED:20220704T181039Z
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SUMMARY:St. Croix Valley Kennel Club 4-Day August Dog Show Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2022 St. Croix Valley Kennel Club (SCVKC) 4-Day August Dog Show Cluster and shopping extravaganza\, featuring the best vendors to be found at a dog show! \nSpectators and shoppers are welcome but only dogs that are registered for the show are allowed per AKC rules. \n  \nDetails: \n\nShow Hours: 8 am to 5 pm\nFree show admission\nParking at the fairgrounds is $5 per day or $10 for a 4-day pass (paid at fairground gate)\nEvent Map: https://www.scvkc.com/scvkc-aug-show-site-2/\nEvent Website: https://www.scvkc.com/august-dog-show-cluster/\nVendor Information: https://www.scvkc.com/august-dog-show-cluster/vendor-village-shopping/\nFacebook Event Post: https://www.facebook.com/events/700524044556966\n\nIf you have questions\, please view the event website and reach out to one of the event organizers.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/st-croix-valley-kennel-club-4-day-august-dog-show-cluster/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T200000
DTSTAMP:20220817T214246Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T214246Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Draft Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 18th for draft practice. Whether you are new to drafting or have titles\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is drafting? The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. You might see it referred to as “carting”. For more information about Drafting\, see the AKC article More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/draft-practice-2/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Draft,Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T203000
DTSTAMP:20220720T233837Z
CREATED:20220628T201347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T233837Z
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SUMMARY:Draft Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 4th for draft practice. Whether you are new to drafting or have titles\, all are invited to join! \nWhat is drafting? The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. You might see it referred to as “carting”. For more information about Drafting\, see the AKC article More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting. \n  \nRegistration: TBD \nInstructor: TBD \nWhat to Bring: TBD
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/draft-practice/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Draft,Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T200000
DTSTAMP:20220725T223958Z
CREATED:20220628T201232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T223958Z
UID:975-1658341800-1658347200@twincitiesbmd.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Several times a year\, the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities board members meet to discuss club matters\, including event planning and organization\, rescue efforts\, and more.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/bmdcgtc-board-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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