Sun - Aug 03
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Friendship Day
Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries including India. On this day people spend time with their friends and express love for them. Exchange of Friendship Day Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion. |
Sun - Aug 03
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Intercultural Heritage Celebration
Land of Memories Park, Mankato
Events include: soccer tournament (multi-ethnic teams); ethnic food vendors; entertainment
Sponsored by: LA-MANO,Inc.; Mankato Area Foundtion; Greater Mankato Diversity Council; A&T Auto Repair; Bonito Guadalajara; The Nile |
Tue - Aug 05
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National Night Out
This annual event always takes place the first Tuesday in August. It is an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and to promote crime and drug prevention awareness.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as: block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and sheriff departments, parades, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests, and youth programs. |
Wed - Aug 06
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Pride at the Pub
Pride at the Pub
Pub 500, 7 p.m. - close
Sponsored by SouthCentral Minnesota Pride, Inc.
Occurs the first Wednesday of each month
All lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied people welcome |
Sat - Aug 16
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Raksha Bandhan, Hindu
A festival honoring the loving ties between brothers and sisters in a family. The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her. |
Wed - Aug 20
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Coffee Hag "Gayme" Night
Coffee Hag "Gayme" Night
Coffee Hag, 7 - 10 p.m.
Sponsored by SouthCentral Minnesota Pride, Inc.
Occurs the third Wednesday of each month
All lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied people welcome |
Sat - Aug 23
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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PRW Facilitator Training
Alltel Center
All sessions must be attended. A makeup session will be held at the end for those who had prior commitment on one of the training days. |
Mon - Aug 25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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PRW Facilitator Training
Alltel Center
All sessions must be attended. A makeup session will be held at the end for those who had prior commitment on one of the training days. |
Tue - Aug 26
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Women's Equality Day
Women's Equality Day is observed to remember the day women gained the right to equality. U.S. 19th Amendment - Women's Right to Vote 1920. |
Wed - Aug 27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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PRW Facilitator Training
Alltel Center
All sessions must be attended. A makeup session will be held at the end for those who had prior commitment on one of the training days. |
Thu - Aug 28
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Janmashtami, Hindu
Hindu celebration of the birthday of Krishna. Nightlong prayers are held in the Temples. A two-day obsrvance. |
Thu - Aug 28
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Office of Multicultural Affairs Ice Cream Social
243 Centennial Student Union
MN State University, Mankato
Join MN State Mankato faculty, staff and students for ice cream and social interaction in the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Open to the public |
