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SQUISH! Art in the Park

✨ Outdoor Clay Workshops All Day at Chambers Grove Park Sunday August 30th Participant Tickets: $25 per maker early bird pricing through 8/19 Drop in anytime | 10 AM-3 PM Create at your own pace. Stay as long as you’d like. Free clay demos for everyone! ✨ Advance tickets appreciated to help estimate clay materials. Each ticket covers 1 adult/ 1 child. Please purchase additional tickets for additional participating children / adults. Squish! is a relaxed, outdoor drop-in clay day held at Chambers Grove Park. There are no scheduled class times, so you can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM and create at your own pace. Your participant ticket includes access to hands-on clay making, guidance from the instructor, and all materials needed to make your project. Wander between making, hiking, take breaks, playground, watch live clay demos, enjoy the riverside setting, or simply spend time with family…

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Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption/Microchipping Event

Come on out for Tractor Supply’s Pet Event, in collaboration with Carlton County Animal Rescue to meet adoptable animals as well as a microchip event for community members! 10am-1pm. Pre-registration or same day registration available. FREE for county residents, $25 per pet for non-residents.

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Paws on the Patio – CCAR adoption/microchipping event

Come join Carlton County Animal Rescue at Moose Lake Brewing Company and meet adoptable dogs on the patio, adoptable cats indoors, and/or bring your pets to get microchipped! FREE for Carlton County residents and only $25 per pet for non-residents. Enjoy local beer, good company, and a food truck onsite!

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Creative Studio First Wednesdays: What Is a Critique with Robb Quisling

Ever wonder what makes a critique actually helpful? Join artist and educator Robb Quisling for a conversation about the purpose of critique, how it can strengthen your creative practice, and how to give and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback. Listen in while you work on your own creative projects in our multipurpose classroom space. Following the presentation, participants are invited to stay for an optional one-on-one critique with Robb to put these ideas into practice. This session is perfect for both developing and emerging artists. First Wednesdays is part of our regular Weekly Creative Studio program, offering additional artist resources, special guests, and professional development opportunities during open studio work time. Creative Studio Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentation: Begins at 5:30 pm

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Fundraiser Breakfast During Agate Days!

Come enjoy a wonderful all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast for $10 during the infamous Agate Days in Moose Lake, MN! Local residents Jennifer and Barney Hollis will be serving breakfast on Saturday, July 18 from 7:30 am – 11:00 am in the Moose Lake City Park and plan on donating all proceeds to be split between Carlton County Animal Rescue and Boy Scout Troop #180. Come hungry and help support your local animal rescue and Boy Scout Troop!

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Sweat for Vets

All Star Nutrition is hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for the charity 23rd Veteran! It’ll start at 9:00 AM and end around 12:00 PM. We’ll have: Anytime Fitness led Workout Face Painting Bouncy House Business vendors Food trucks Firefighter truck Live DJ Raffle Goodie bags If you guys are interested in coming stop by the store, give us a call, or check out our Instagram bio for the sign-up link. If you’re a business looking to get involved to table shoot us a message! Check out the flyer!

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