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SUMMARY:Nordic Festival
DESCRIPTION:Scandia Lodge #1-680 is working with the Scandinavian community to plan and hold the 17th annual Nordic Music Festival. \n  \nThere will be Scandinavian dancers\, bands\, choirs\, musicians\, and more performing in three venues.  There will be a group of Nordic artists and craftsmen offering their creations for sale.   The Viking Age Club will be present to demonstrate crafts and history of the ancient Viking world\, including sword fighting demonstration.   There will be Scandinavian and American foods and beverages for sale\, including lefse\, Danish pastries\, and much more.  A Silent Auction will be held\, which is the primary source of funding for this event.   A Lutefisk Toss will be held.   Best of all\, parking and admission to this event are free. \n  \nThe festival will be held come rain or shine. \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/nordic-festival/
LOCATION:Lions Park Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Drive\, Victoria\, Minnesota\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Cultural and Heritage,Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
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SUMMARY:Donuts in Victoria Chat: Chat with the Mayor
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Debra McMillan for a casual conversation about leadership\, service\, and what is new in Victoria. Hear about upcoming priorities\, projects\, and what it is like to serve in local government. \n  \nJoin us at the Victoria Recreation Center from 9:00–10:00 a.m. on September 16\, 2026\, for an open dialogue with the mayor and your fellow residents. \n  \nThe Donuts in Victoria free community chat series gives an insider look at the happenings in Victoria through casual conversations with City staff and partners. Coffee and donuts are provided as we dunk into new topics monthly. All are welcome to this community gathering! \n  \nLearn more about the series at http://www.victoriamn.gov/chats. \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/donuts-in-victoria-chat-chat-with-the-mayor/
LOCATION:Victoria Recreation Center\, 8475 Kochia Lane\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Government and Politics
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SUMMARY:Park After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night at one of our favorite community gathering spaces at Lions Park. Park After Dark is a community evening built around outdoor recreation\, nature exploration\, live music\, and a movie at dusk. \n  \nArrive early to enjoy open park play with recreation equipment available for all ages throughout the park. Explore pop-up activities hosted by park partners\, grab a bite to eat\, listen to live music\, and enjoy the park as the sun sets. When night falls\, spread out a blanket and settle in for a family-friendly movie in the park. \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/park-after-dark/
LOCATION:Lions Park Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Drive\, Victoria\, Minnesota\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family-Friendly,Music, Performance and Entertainment,Nature and Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum - MN Senate 48 & House 48A & 48B
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County (LWVECC) for an upcoming local Candidate Forum – welcoming candidates for MN Senate 48\, MN House 48A and MN House 48B seats up for election this fall! Candidate forums offer voters a unique opportunity to hear directly from candidates before casting their ballot. All candidates appearing on the ballet for this race have been invited to participate.\n\n\n What is a League Candidate Forum? League of Women Voters candidate forums are not debates. They are designed to be structured\, respectful\, and informative public Q&A sessions. Candidates answer uniform\, vetted questions about their background\, motivations\, and goals as they pertain to the office they seek and are moderated by trained League members.\n\n\n Submit a Question in AdvanceWe want to hear what matters most to you in Carver County! Submit your questions for the candidates ahead of time by emailing: [lwvecc@lwvmn.org].\n\n\n Can’t Attend in Person? Follow League of Women Voters Eastern Carver County on Facebook! Full\, unedited video recordings of the candidate forum will be available on our page after the event.\n\n(Note: In accordance with LWV policy\, full recordings are posted unedited. Excerpts or edited clips of candidate forums may not be used for partisan or political purposes.)\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/candidate-forum-mn-senate-48-house-48a-48b/
LOCATION:Carver County Board Room\, 600 E 4th St\, Carver\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government and Politics
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SUMMARY:Victoria Fire Department Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior firefighters! Respond to emergencies by first learning how to prepare for them! \n  \nStop by our annual Victoria Fire Department Open House on Monday\, September 21\, 2026 between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. for an interactive experience as you meet our local heroes and learn how you can prepare for fire emergencies at home! Hands-on activities hosted throughout the night include riding in a fire truck\, trying out your skills with a fire hose\, and making your way through a smokey house. Enjoy other free activities for the whole family! \n  \nSafety demonstrations at the Fire Station will include showing a fire sprinkler activation side by side burn\, and how first responders can use a drone in the skies of Victoria to aid in identifying fire locations in a burning building as well as help with search and rescue operations. \n  \nInterested in more of a sensory-friendly experience (less noise\, less people) at the VFD Community Open House? Feel free to stop by the event earlier starting at 5:00 p.m. where you’ll be able to explore the various rescue vehicles. We ask that people please be respectful of this time and only use it if needed to reduce the crowd size and noise. \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/victoria-fire-department-community-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Fire Station\, 1500 80th St\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum - Carver County Sheriff & Commissioners
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County (LWVECC) for an upcoming local Candidate Forum – welcoming candidates for Carver County Sheriff and Commissioner seats up for election this fall! Candidate forums offer voters a unique opportunity to hear directly from candidates before casting their ballot. All candidates appearing on the ballet for this race have been invited to participate.\n\n\n What is a League Candidate Forum? League of Women Voters candidate forums are not debates. They are designed to be structured\, respectful\, and informative public Q&A sessions. Candidates answer uniform\, vetted questions about their background\, motivations\, and goals as they pertain to the office they seek and are moderated by trained League members.\n\n\n Submit a Question in AdvanceWe want to hear what matters most to you in Carver County! Submit your questions for the candidates ahead of time by emailing: [lwvecc@lwvmn.org].\n\n\n Can’t Attend in Person? Follow League of Women Voters Eastern Carver County on Facebook! Full\, unedited video recordings of the candidate forum will be available on our page after the event.\n\n(Note: In accordance with LWV policy\, full recordings are posted unedited. Excerpts or edited clips of candidate forums may not be used for partisan or political purposes.)\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/candidate-forum-carver-county-sheriff-commissioners/
LOCATION:Carver County Board Room\, 600 E 4th St\, Carver\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government and Politics
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SUMMARY:Club Book with Jenny Lawson
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Lawson is an award-winning humor writer and activist\, widely acclaimed for her inspiring candor chronicling her life-long struggles with depression\, anxiety\, and chronic pain. \n  \nHer chart-topping books include Furiously Happy and\, most recently\, How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay. \n  \nJoin this virtual session! \nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/club-book-with-jenny-lawson/
LOCATION:Virtual – live stream
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T190000
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum - Victoria City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County (LWVECC) for an upcoming local Candidate Forum – welcoming candidates for Victoria City Council seats up for election this fall! Candidate forums offer voters a unique opportunity to hear directly from candidates before casting their ballot. All candidates appearing on the ballet for this race have been invited to participate.\n\n\n What is a League Candidate Forum? League of Women Voters candidate forums are not debates. They are designed to be structured\, respectful\, and informative public Q&A sessions. Candidates answer uniform\, vetted questions about their background\, motivations\, and goals as they pertain to the office they seek and are moderated by trained League members.\n\n\n Submit a Question in AdvanceWe want to hear what matters most to you in Carver County! Submit your questions for the candidates ahead of time by emailing: [lwvecc@lwvmn.org].\n\n\n Can’t Attend in Person? Follow League of Women Voters Eastern Carver County on Facebook! Full\, unedited video recordings of the candidate forum will be available on our page after the event.\n\n(Note: In accordance with LWV policy\, full recordings are posted unedited. Excerpts or edited clips of candidate forums may not be used for partisan or political purposes.)\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			More\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/candidate-forum-victoria-city-council/
LOCATION:Victoria City Hall\, 1670 Stieger Lake Lane\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386
CATEGORIES:Government and Politics
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