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   Local non-profit Happy Dancing Turtle will host a holiday and seasonal décor swap from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 14 at the Happy Dancing Turtle office on the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus, 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW in Pine River. 

   “Preparing to celebrate the fall/winter holidays can be stressful and expensive,” said Jenny Hill, HDT staff and one of the organizers of the swap. “Having a fun way to pass along decorative items you no longer need and also pick up new-to-you items for free is a win-win.”

   At this no-cost event, participants may take items for free. You do not need to drop off items in order to take other items. Be aware the swap is intended for individuals and families—no resellers, please. Gently used items will be accepted from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, November 13. Examples of items accepted in good working order include string lights, decorations, ornaments, gift wrapping materials, tablecloths, tableware, wall hangings—visit https://www.happydancingturtle.org/reuse for a full list of items that will be accepted. If you have questions about the event, please contact Jenny Hill at [email protected] or 218-587-2303.

   Thanks to a partnership with the Sunrise Sertoma Club of Brainerd, holiday lights that are NOT working may also be dropped off, either on the drop days or on Saturday, Nov. 14. Non-working lights will be passed along for recycling with proceeds to benefit area food shelves. Happy Dancing Turtle is dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change.

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