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Safe Plate for Food Managers - Union County *Canceled*
OfflineEventAttendanceMode Union County Agricultural & Events Center, 3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Agricultural & Events Center, 3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
5 days ago
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Home Food Preservation Series - Jams and Jellies
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3 days away
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Home Food Preservation Series - Pickling
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4 days away
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Home Food Preservation Series - Yoghurt Making
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Lunch & Learn Series
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
4 weeks away
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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
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4 weeks away
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Lunch & Learn Series
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
2 months away
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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
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Lunch & Learn Series
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
3 months away
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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
3 months away
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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
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