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SUMMARY:Cheers to Children’s Home
DESCRIPTION:Cheers to Children’s Home!\nSwing into Lake Monster Brewing for a chance to catch up with fellow supporters of Children’s Home\, hear programmatic highlights from leaders and enjoy an array of local brews and appetizers. \nWhen                                                                                            Where\nThursday\, June 4                                                                      Lake Monster Brewing\n4:30 – 6:30 p.m.                                                                   550 Vandalia Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55114 \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://chlss.org/event/cheers-to-childrens-home-3/
LOCATION:Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Golden Valley Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Home and over 130 other exhibitors at the Golden Valley Pride Festival! This free event is great for the whole family and features food trucks\, vendors\, community resource tables and more! For more information\, please visit the Golden Valley Pride Festival website.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/golden-valley-pride-6-13-2026/
LOCATION:Brookview Park\, 200 Brookview Pkwy N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Social Services and other vendors at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/twin-cities-pride-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Loring Park\, 1382 Willow St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T103000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nChildren’s Home recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nCarlson’s Lovable Llamas – Waconia\, MN\nSunday\, June 28th\, 2026\, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (CT)\nPlease join us for an afternoon of connection\, play\, and Llama snuggles at Carlson’s Lovable Llamas. \nFamilies should arrive at 10:30am. Our group will learn about Llamas\, spend time brushing and feeding llamas\, and then take the llamas for a walk. At 12:00pm\, we will eat lunch at the picnic tables. Lunch will be provided. \nThis event is designed for the whole family\, caregivers and kids alike\, and offers space for movement\, curiosity\, and connection at your own pace. \nWe look forward to gathering together in this relaxed\, welcoming farm setting! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-06-28-2025/
LOCATION:Carlson’s Llovable Llamas\, 8380 County Rd 10 E\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
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SUMMARY:Rainbowatonna 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Home at Rainbowatonna 2026 at Central Park in Owatonna\, MN.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/rainbowatonna-2026/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 100 E Main St\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nSunday\, July 19th\, 2026\, from 2:00 p.m. – End of Game (CT)\nCHS Field – Saint Paul\nPlease join us for a Saints Baseball Game at CHS Field in St. Paul!!! This family-friendly experience is a crowd favorite and sure to be memorable for your kiddos! We have a block of seats reserved for our group. Meal tickets will be provided. All details will be shared with registrants as we get closer to the date. \n\nImportant Registration Details:\nBecause this is a ticketed event with limited seating\, we must be exact with our attendance numbers. This event is intended for immediate family members only (parents/guardians and children living in the household). Thank you for your understanding! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-07-19-2026/
LOCATION:CHS Field\, 360 N Broadway St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nFriday\, August 14th\, 2026\, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (CT)\nWaseca Waterpark Pool Party – Waseca\, MN\nPlease join us for a summer evening pool party!!!! We have rented out the whole waterpark for our group to have a great time sliding\, climbing\, and swimming together. Lifeguards will be on duty. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own towels. All details will be shared with registrants as we get closer to the event. \n\nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-08-14-2026/
LOCATION:Waseca Waterpark\, 200 26th Ave NE\, Waseca\, MN\, 56093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
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SUMMARY:Back to School Bash
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Home Eustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nThursday\, August 21 from 5:00pm–7:00pm\nCelebrate the start of the school year with us at our annual Back to School Bash! This free\, family-friendly event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families’ Permanency Support Service grant. \nThe event supports youth being cared for by relatives and kinship caregivers. Each child attending will receive a backpack and essential school supplies. Families can also enjoy snacks\, connect with community resources\, and participate in fun activities like face painting\, games\, and visits with certified therapy llamas! At this time\, this event is reserved for families providing relative or kinship care throughout Minnesota. \nWhat to expect: \n\nBackpacks and school supplies\nShaved Ice and other snacks\nCommunity resource connections\nFace painting\, games\, and therapy llamas\nOpen-house format\, drop in anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm\n\nGet Involved\nWe are conducting a school supply drive to support this event. Visit our community closet page to view our Amazon wish list and donate supplies: \nView Our Wish List\nWe are also looking for volunteers to help support this event. Help is needed in both event setup and during the event. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/back-to-school-bash-2025/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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