MAY

May 11 and May 22

KidShop - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

Offers support & information for kids (ages 7-18) who have a parent or sibling with a mental illness.  651-645-2948, www.nami.org/namimn

May 14

Estate Tax Seminar - Minnesota Council of Non-profits and the Minnesota Planned Giving Council

The Benefits of an Informed Public: Sound, Professional Communications on the Estate Tax. 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Children's Home Society in St. Paul. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP in order to guarantee your space. Call Elena Doucet-Beer, at 651-642-1904 x250 or email elena@mncn.org.

May 14-16

Family-to-Family Teacher Training - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) -

Training for Family-to-Family Education course that helps families and friends understand and cope with the mental illness of a loved one. 651-645-2948,  www.nami.org/namimn

May 15

Plant and Bulb Sale - Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory at Como Park

The perennials are being grown by the Conservatory gardeners and the bulbs are pulled directly from the Spring Flower Show in the Sunken Garden of the Conservatory.

Free Parking - Admission before 10:00 am is also Free.  For more information contact the Conservatory Gift Shop at 651-487-8260.  For directions call the info-line at 651-487-6500.

May 16-19

Employment, Medicaid & Social Security: Collaborations at Work - Assoc. for Persons in Supported Employment (ASPE). Mpls. Hilton, For more information or to register call 1-804-278-9187 or visit www.aspe.org

May 18

Caregivers Group - CFS/FM Association of Minnesota

A support group for spouses and caregivers including family members of Chronic Fatigue Syndrom and Fibromyalgia patients will meet at Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 West County Rd C2 in Roseville from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Contact Jean Michaels at 763-862-2955 for more information.

May 21-23

“Hearing Voices” - A Play to Benefit NAMI

A play about how the life of a child was shaped when raised by a mother with schizophrenia.

Performed at Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4^th Street, Mpls. For tickets call 612-338-6131

May 22

We Care MS Fair - Mpls. Clinic of Neurology

A Multiple Sclerosis education and support event, Kari Tonsager 763-302-4171 or kari.tonsager@mpls-clinic.com

JUNE

June 12

16^th Annual “Walk n’ Roll” Wheel-a-thon - Wings

Lake Harriet, 10:00 to 2:00,  Free Food, 612-866-0462 ext 130

June 21-26

National Sports Festival - National Disability Sports Alliance

New London, Connecticut

The nation’s biggest event for athletes with physical disabilities.  For more information contact 860-267-6751, www.nationalsportsfestival.org

JULY

July 31

Photography Contest - International Library of Photography - FREE ENTRY

Amateur Photo Contest is open to all St. Paul residents.  Everyone, particularly beginners are welcome to try and win their share of over 1,300 prizes ($60,000).  For more information call 410-363-4800 ext. 121 or www.picture.com

Upcoming Fall Events

September 8-12

NAMI National Convention

October 3-9

Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 4-5

Courageous Conversation - Bridging the Divide

St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference

For more information call Mary Bridget Lawson, 218-726-2140, lawsonm@co.st-louis.mn.us

November 6

Ability Expo - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park - Call Scott Olson for more information at 612-335-7981 or 1-800-582-5296

November 13

NAMI-MN Annual Conference

Volunteer Opportunities -

Hennepin County Human Services Department

Parent Aide Volunteers are needed to provide encouragement and reassurance to single mothers who need friendship.  The stress of parenting can be overwhelming for those coping with a disability or raising teenagers with special needs.  For more information contact Jackie Connolly at 612-348-2875 or Jackie.Connolly@hennepin.mn.us

Store To Door

Openings for volunteers as Grocery Order Takers, Grocery Shoppers, Grocery Delivery and other special projects.  If you would like to volunteer contact 651-642-1892 x 1-27

or visit www.storetodoor.org

Ramsey County Community Human Services - Volunteer Services

Desktop Publisher - Are you looking for a "behind the scenes" opportunity that will have a positive impact on others? Do you enjoy research, writing and the creative expression involved in developing the graphic layout of newsletters, brochures, or other printed materials?  If so, contact  651-266-4090 for additional information or e-mail to volunteerservices@co.ramsey.mn.us

Minnesota Children’s Museum

Adult opportunities include assisting in the glass studio in the outdoor gallery Rooftop ArtPark; providing special event and office support; assisting youth volunteers; reading stories; internships and more. For more information on adult opportunities contact Carrie Larson at 651-225-6046.

Youth opportunities include reading stories; engaging visitors in activities in Rooftop ArtPark; assisting education staff with gallery activities as a member of the Science Squad and more.  For more information on youth opportunities contact Bekah Dalen at 651-225-6048.  Orientation dates are set for June 12, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and June 17, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Or visit www.mcm.org for more museum information.