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Events Near Peru IN

Grant County YMCA Santa 5k

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
Matter Park
Marion, IN
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North Manchester Farmers Market

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 9:00am
North Manchester, IN
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CKRR Reminiscing 5K

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
Highland Park
Kokomo, IN
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Indiana Awards and Appreciation Dinner

Indiana Awards and Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Plymouth, IN
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Howard County Ducks Unlimited Gun Bash

Howard County Ducks Unlimited Gun Bash

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at 5:30pm
Kokomo Shrine Club
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Flint Springs Banquet

Flint Springs Banquet

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Huntington, IN
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Tipton County Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner

Tipton County Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00pm
Moose Lodge - Tipton IN
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Wea Banquet

Wea Banquet

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Delphi, IN
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Menominee Limbhangers Banquet

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Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Plymouth, IN
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Land of Lakes Banquet

Land of Lakes Banquet

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bourbon, IN
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White Rocks Banquet

White Rocks Banquet

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wabash, IN
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