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SUMMARY:Easter Ham Pre-order
DESCRIPTION:Nothing comes close to the taste of fresh\, locally produced food!\n\n\nIt’s time to celebrate Easter with a flavorful ham from Hidden Stream Farm. Bone-in or Boneless Hams of different sizes are available\, plus Ham Steaks too. Conveniently made available for pick up at the co-op.\n\n\n\nPre-orders are open Wednesday\, March 11\nClose on Tue.\, Mar. 24\nEstimated delivery is April 1st\n\n\n\nDetails are listed in the link below. Payment can be made at the time of pick up. Contact us at the store to place your order\, or tell your cashier the next time you shop.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.bluff.coop/ham-pre-order/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/easter-ham-pre-order/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000
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SUMMARY:Bluff Country Co-op Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Bluff Country Co-op Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3nd Monday from 6-8pm. Co-op owners are welcome to attend meetings. Find more details about attending a board meeting here.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bluff-country-co-op-board-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for a wardrobe refresh! Bring lightly-used clothing in good condition\, suitable for all weather conditions\, to the Community Room during our spring clothing swap. This includes shorts\, jackets\, dresses\, shoes\, sandals\, boots\, and cool or warm-weather accessories\, too! Share what you no longer want and check out the selection to find something new. Our clothing swaps are held in an open-house style. All are welcome to stop by and browse\, regardless of whether they have brought something or not. Any unclaimed clothing that remains after the event will be donated locally. \nCan’t make it\, but still have something you’d like to contribute?\nLook for our collection cart located at the service desk to drop off your items during the week before the event(3/22/26 – 3/27/26). Have questions? Reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop\n 
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/spring-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Visit With Local Vendors
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Earth Day every weekend this month. It’s a wonderful time to connect and support our community. Stop by the store to meet some of the local farmers and producers who provide us with the products we love! Enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be! \n  \nFriday\, April 3 – Homestead Honey\n3:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 4 – Kowabucha Kombucha\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nFriday\, April 10 – Wenonah Body Lab\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 11 – Bluff Country Tallow\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 18 – Pork & Plants\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 18 – Hobby Farmer Switchel\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 25 – Wonderstate Coffee\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 25 – Ferndale Market\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nPlus more! See more details at: https://www.bluff.coop/earth-month-at-the-coop/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/april-local-vendors/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday (Co-op Open)
DESCRIPTION:The co-op will be open normal hours on Easter Sunday\, April 5th\, 8 am – 8 pm.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/easter-sunday-co-op-open/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
CREATED:20260212T224417Z
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SUMMARY:5 Herbs and 5 different Ways to Work with Them for Good Health
DESCRIPTION:​In this class\, Nurse Herbalist\, Lora Krall\, will highlight 5 specific plants and 5 ways to work with them for your good health. Emphasis will be on local\, easy-access plants that you can either grow or forage yourself. \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nCost: $15 cash or equivalent food donation per student.  \nNurse Herbalist Lora Krall is volunteering her talent and time to teach this class. Admission is a fundraising effort to support Winona’s local food shelf.  Space is limited and all are welcome.  Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/five-herbs-for-good-health/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
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SUMMARY:Bluff Country Co-op Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Bluff Country Co-op Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3nd Monday from 6-8pm. Co-op owners are welcome to attend meetings. Find more details about attending a board meeting here.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bluff-country-co-op-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Community Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Riverway Learning Community is excited to be hosting Winona’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday\, April 25 from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. Riverway is located between Watlow and MSC Southeast College at 1200 Storrs Pond Road and guests are invited to park in the Watlow parking lot. This year’s theme is Consumption & Waste so activities and many of the vendors will highlight ways we can reduce our consumption and get creative with our waste. Event highlights include: \nProcession of the Species: A parade of created critters and large puppets built from re-imagined\, recycled materials; birds\, bugs\, animals\, plants & more. Participants will march to the rhythm of the Winona Drum Circle to kick off the event. All community members are invited to join in the parade! \nTrashion Fashion Show: A fashion show that spotlights garments and accessories made from trash and recycled materials. Environmental impact stories will accompany each piece down the runway. \nFree Market & Fix-It Stations: An opportunity to share what you have\, get what you need\, and fix what you can. Clothing\, bike and small appliance fix-it stations on site! Riverway is looking for gently used outdoor recreation gear\, plants\, seeds and gardening equipment. Items will be collected\, organized and shared with the community at the event. The next collection date is Sunday\, April 19 at Riverway from 3 – 5 pm. See their Facebook event page for more details. \nCommunity Partners Offering Information\, Activities and Food Include: Happy Dancing Turtle / Soil & Water Conservation District / Winona Arts Center / Re-Store / Xerces Society For Invertebrate Conservation / Face Painting with Bree / Citizens’ Climate Lobby Southern MN Chapter / Winona Feed & Seed / Winona Family YMCA / Bruno Borsari / Free Blockbuster / Clover Creek / Sanborn Canoe Company / Creators Collaborative / Go-Green Club / Kites with The Science Guy / Bluff Country Co-Op / The Coffee Camper / Riverway Learning Community Food Service / And More! \nWe are thankful to the Winona Community Foundation & the granting committee for funding this important event. \n\nThis event is free to attend. Hope to see you there! View the poster and more details here. Also found on Facebook.\n 
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/earth-day-fair-riverway/
LOCATION:Riverway Learning Community\, 1200 Storrs Pond Road\, Winona\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T113000
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tonics for Good Health
DESCRIPTION:Tonics are the support for our times. These amazing preparations\, used consistently\, can offer long-term support for the body\, helping to prevent illness\, improve vitality\, and build resilience. Learn how to supercharge your diet with herbs for your well-being. Instructor\, Lora Krall\, Nurse Herbalist. \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nCost: $15 cash or equivalent food donation per student. \nNurse Herbalist Lora Krall is volunteering her talent and time to teach this class. Admission is a fundraising effort to support Winona’s local food shelf.  Space is limited\, but all are welcome. Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/herbal-tonics-for-good-health/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:BCC Smoothie Bike at MWMF
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bcc-smoothie-bike-at-mwmf/
LOCATION:Levee Park\, 1 Main St\, Winona\, Minnesota\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Beeswax Candle Dipping Class
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to have co-owners Ethan and Olivia of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles (@honeypotbeeswax)\, lead a Mother’s Day Candle Dipping Class at BCC in our Community Room!  As part of this workshop\, participants will get to learn the art and craft of hand-dipped candlemaking and make a 100% beeswax candle to take home!\n\n\nPlease do not feel that you must identify as a mother or child to attend this workshop.  All are welcome\, no matter who you are or how you define yourself\, family\, or friends.  Let’s celebrate loving one another and being a part of each other’s lives during this fun and fabulous workshop.  Come as you are.  Leave with a little more community\, beauty\, and light.\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nCost: $30 per student. \nPlease wear work appropriate clothing as we will be working with messy and fun materials.\n\n*Students must be 10 years or older to attend. All minors must be accompanied by an adult*\n\n\n\n\nCo-owners of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles​ (La Farge\, WI)\, Ethan & Olivia have been crafting hand-dipped\, poured\, or shaped candles using 100% pure beeswax from local beekeepers ​in andaround Minneapolis\, Rochester\, La Crosse\, and Viroqua for the last 25 years.  This class fee covers the cost of workshop materials and instruction. Fee is paid to instructor on the day of the class.  All are welcome\, but space is limited.  Please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop\n\n\nLearn more about Honeypot Bees Wax Candles at:\n\nEtsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/honeypotcandleshop\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeypotbeeswaxcandles/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/mothers-day-beeswax-candle-dipping-class-26/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Plant and Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Have an over abundance of garden starts\, tools\, or seeds?  Bring your surplus to the co-op and share it with your neighbors during our Plant and Seed Swap! \nIf you have houseplants or outdoor perennials that need to be thinned or divided\, bring them too! From starts to cuttings\, houseplants to seeds\, books\, tools\, & bulbs: everything plant and garden-related is welcome at this swap. To help everyone out\, please label your plants and/or seeds with a name (common or botanical). This event is open to all. Plan to stop by even if you don’t have something to bring. Everyone interested in plants or seedlings is encouraged to attend and take something home\, free of charge. \n*Early\, non-perishable donations may be dropped off at BCC between May 10\, 2026-May 15\, 2026.  Donations may be left in the designated groccery cart at our services desk.* \nRemaining plants\, seeds\, or tools will be donated locally. If you have questions about the swap\, please reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/plant-and-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T185554Z
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SUMMARY:Bluff Country Co-op Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Bluff Country Co-op Board of Directors meet monthly on the 3nd Monday from 6-8pm. \nMeetings are open to Co-op owners with time reserved for owner comments. Find out more details about attending a board meeting here.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bluff-country-co-op-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day (Co-op Open)
DESCRIPTION:Bluff Country Co-op will be open normal business hours on Memorial Day: 8 am – 8 pm
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/memorial-day-co-op/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
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SUMMARY:Summer Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for a wardrobe refresh! Bring lightly-used clothing in good condition\, suitable for warm weather\, to the Community Room during our summer clothing swap. This includes shorts\, dresses\, shoes\, sandals\, and warm-weather accessories\, too! Share what you no longer want and check out the selection to find something new. Our clothing swaps are held in an open-house style. All are welcome to stop by and browse\, regardless of whether they have brought something or not. Any unclaimed clothing that remains after the event will be donated locally. \nCan’t make it\, but still have something you’d like to contribute?\nLook for our collection cart located at the service desk to drop off your items during the week before the event(5/31/26 – 6/5/26). Have questions? Reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop Have questions? Reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop\n 
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/summer-clothing-swap2026/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162707
CREATED:20260413T213132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T220530Z
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SUMMARY:Making Fresh Cheese Two Ways
DESCRIPTION:Join us in making two of the fastest fresh cheese options in one class!  For one option\, we will learn how to make Farmer’s Cheese. This cheese has a fresh\, soft curd and a wide variety of finishing options\, and can be served sweet or savory. As part of the class\, each attendee will get to take home a container of this cheese to enjoy.  The other cheese option we will make during our time together is an all-natural\, Velveeta-like variety.  Learn how to create a homemade and healthier version of a childhood favorite that you can feel good about sharing with your friends and family. This cheese will be served fresh and warm in class with tortilla chips.\n\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 \n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nCost: $25 cash per student. \nSarah Miles is a niche farmer in Winona County\, working to make traditional farming knowledge and goods relevant and accessible in a changing world. She is a single mom who gardens\, keeps livestock\, forages\, cooks\, cans\, ferments\, dehydrates\, practices herbalism\, and more!  For more information\, check out The Four Acre Farm at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064555758173 \nCost includes class materials & instructor’s fee.  Space is limited\, but all are welcome(minors must be accompanied by an adult). Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/making-fresh-cheese-two-ways/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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