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Events Near Friend NE

Ducks Unlimited - Adams 22nd Annual Spring Dinner

Ducks Unlimited - Adams 22nd Annual Spring Dinner

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 5:30pm
Adams Community Building
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Run for Hope

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 9:00am
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Lincoln, NE
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Capital City Autism Run

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 9:00am
Sandhills Global Event Center
Lincoln, NE
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Pork N Pints Beer and Wine Tasting Festival

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
VFW Post 3113
Fairbury, NE
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Awake Festival

Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:00am
Lincoln, NE
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Buzz Run

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 8:00am
Bee, NE
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Angry Cow Trail Run 2

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00am
Hickman, NE
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