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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-5/
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:20250503T100000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Earth Day finale to celebrate connection and sustainability in our community.\n\n———————————–\n\nWinona Farmers Market\n7:30 am – 12 pm\nLevee Park\, Main St\n\nThe outdoor farmers market returns for the season! Browse the finest in fresh produce\, baked goods\, locally raised meats and more form small scale producers in the Winona area. The co-op will be there too\, with our smoothie bike! Stop by our booth for a smoothie sample and pick up a BINGO card to start your scavenger hunt. Fun for kids of all ages. Be sure to include a visit to the co-op in your search. We will be giving away prizes!\n\n————————————-\n\nBluff Country Community Room\n10 am – 2 pm\n121 W 2nd St\n\nMeet local area organizations for conversation and fun activities in our community room. There will be trivia\, seed starting and sidewalk chalk art making outside the store if weather permits. See who will be joining us here. Plan to join us rain or shine.\n\n————————————-\n\nVolunteers are welcome! Please contact Ingrid: outreach@bluff.coop for volunteer info. \nCross your fingers for good picnic weather\, and bring a few friends! \nSpecial thanks to the Winona Farmers Market and collaborating organizations in making this event possible. \n 
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/earth-day-fair/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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SUMMARY:Fast Fashion and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU students Alyssa Neistadt and Madeline Mohan to discuss the need for creativity\, standardized labeling\, and accountability within the fashion industry. Explore how our buying power affects the environment and its impact on the international community. This event is free and open to all. Space is limited\, please contact us at the store to reserve your seat in advance: (507)452-1815 or email Ingrid: outreach@bluff.coop \nSaturday\, April 26\n12 PM – 2 PM\nBluff Country Co-op Community Room\nFree\n\n\nThe co-op is celebrating Earth Day all month long with events happening every Saturday during April.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/fast-fashion-and-the-environment-presentation/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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SUMMARY:Local Demo - Ferndale Market
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop in to meet Ferndale Market in person\, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be! \nSaturday\, April 26\n10 AM – 12 PM \nFerndale Market is a third-generation family farm commitment to raising free-range\, antibiotic-free\, and naturally processed turkeys in Minnesota. During the temperate months\, their flocks are rotated on fresh pasture so they have access to clean air and fresh grass. Ferndale takes pride in providing their turkeys with excellent care and creating an environment that maintains health without medications.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/local-demo-ferndale/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053221
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SUMMARY:Local Demo Rescheduled - Wonderstate Coffee
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop by to meet Wonderstate Coffee in person\, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be! \nFriday\, April 25\n10 AM – 1 PM \nWonderstate Coffee has been roasting ethically sourced coffee beans since 2005. They work to spark connections\, inspire curiosity and build integrity across communities with their industry-leading minimum price guarantee for farmers and 5% Giving program\, all from their 100% solar powered roastery in Wisconsin.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/local-demo-2/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Demo - Homestead Honey\, Honeypot Candles & Paulin's Provisions
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop by to meet the following local producers in person\, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be! \nSaturday\, April 19\n10 AM – 2 PM \nHoneypot Beeswax Candles has been crafting beautiful candles for 25 years. Every candle is made by hand from 100% pure beeswax sourced from local beekeepers around Minneapolis\, Rochester\, La Crosse\, and Viroqua. \nHomestead Honey Farm is a family-run company that started in 1972\, located in south-eastern Minnesota. They strive to keep their honey in its natural raw state and have an unwavering standard for quality. \nPaulin’s Provisions was started by two longtime friends in La Crosse\, WI. They produce unique\, shelf-stable products using minimal and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality possible. \nThank you to our local farmers and producers for the sustainable work they do!
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/local-demo-3/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Rolls - Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make Japanese springs rolls like a pro! Akebono will share tips and recipes for making your own spring rolls in this class. Instruction will include how to make raw as well as fried spring rolls\, and students will get to eat one of each with miso soup. Ingredients will be vegan. \n\nSaturday\, April 5 at 10:30 am in the Bluff Country Co-op Community Room. The cost is: $15. Space is limited\, Please RSVP in advance. Sign up at customer service\, call the store: (507) 452-1815 or email Ingrid: outreach@bluff.coop\n\nAkebono is from Japan and is volunteering to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/spring-rolls-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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SUMMARY:Local Demo - Sacred Blossom Farm & O'Neill Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop by to meet the following local producers in person\, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be! \nSaturday\, April 5\n10 AM – 2 PM \nSacred Blossom Farm is a small scale herb farm in Wisconsin’s beautiful bluff country. They grow\, harvest and carefully dry all the herbs in their artisanal blends. No synthetic inputs have been used on the farm since 1992. They continue to nurture the soil and encourage wildlife in order to create a permaculture paradise\, while working to produce the best possible herbal tea by hand. \nO’Neill Family Farm rotationally grazes sheep\, goats and cattle in southeast Minnesota’s Driftless Region. Much of their pastures are on steep ground\, which is unsuitable for cultivating crops. They try to be intentional about the conversion of sun\, water and grass into food and put lots of labor into animal welfare.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/local-demo-1/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Store Visit - Hidden Stream Farm
DESCRIPTION:Plan to stop by the store to visit with Eric from Hidden Stream Farm! \nIf you have been curious about their fresh hams\, now is your chance to get a taste and meet the farmer. \nWe will be sharing samples of their ham\, which is available by pre-order\, just in time for Easter or any springtime celebration. Hidden Stream Farm raises their pork in a deep-bedded system\, with feed grown right on their farm\, which does not contain GMOs\, hormones or antibiotics. Eric will be able to tell you more about their regenerative practices and the making of their fresh hams. Come show your support for good local food by dropping by to say hi and visit with your local farmer at the store. \nSaturday\, March 29 \nNoon – 2 pm \nLearn more about the ham pre-order on our website: https://www.bluff.coop/ham-pre-order/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/in-store-visit-hidden-stream/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T123000
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SUMMARY:Nori Maki Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to make Nori Maki – a tasty\, healthy snack of rice wrapped in seaweed and Japanese traditional Miso soup. Vegan\, Vegetarian\, & Gluten-free friendly.  Akebono is from Japan and volunteers to teach classes with Bluff Country Co-op. The cost of the class is $20\, which covers ingredients. \nSaturday\, March 15\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm\nCo-op Community Room\nCost: $20 \nSpace is limited to 20 participants. Early registration is appreciated. Sign up at the customer service desk or call the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email Ingrid\, the Community Outreach Coordinator\, at outreach@bluff.coop. Please specify your preference for vegan or vegetarian at the time of sign-up.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/nori-maki-class-2/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T133000
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SUMMARY:Fizzeology & Gist Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Product Sampling: Fizzeology Foods ferments and Gist teas\n\n\n\nThursday\, Feb. 20\n10:30 am – 1:30 pm\n\n\n\nMadrona will be visiting the store with samples and talking about two independent companies and the awesome gut health benefits of their locally made products. Stop in for a chance to meet\, learn and have a taste!
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/fizzeology-gist-sampling/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T200000
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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. A light dinner is served. Find more details about attending a board meeting here.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bluff-country-co-op-board-meeting-7/
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:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T140000
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SUMMARY:In Store Visit - Honeypot Beeswax Candle Maker
DESCRIPTION:Meet our new vendor for locally made candles: Honeypot Beeswax Candles from La Farge\, WI. They will be here to visit with shoppers on Saturday\, Feb. 8th\, 11 am – 2 pm. \nWhat started as a small passion project has blossomed into 25 years of creating beautiful\, handcrafted candles. Each candle is lovingly hand-dipped\, poured\, or shaped using 100% pure beeswax from local beekeepers around Minneapolis\, Rochester\, La Crosse\, and Viroqua. Every candle supports our local beekeepers and honors their dedication to sustainable beekeeping. \nWe now have a selection of Honeypot candles available at the co-op\, like the Infinity Twist and Bee-Day candles\, but Ethan will bring additional candles on Feb. 8\, that we don’t currently stock and customers can purchase. Stop by to visit and see the talented work of this local candle maker in person.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/in-store-visit-honeypot-beeswax-candle-maker/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op\, 121 E 2nd Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053221
CREATED:20231109T210134Z
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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. A light dinner is served. Find more details about attending a board meeting here.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/bluff-country-co-op-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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