Upcoming
Events
November
November
13
Cars for Courage
Sponsored by the Courage Center - Cars for Courage accepts donations
of cars (1989 or newer), boats with motors and trailers, trucks,
RVs, Motorcycles, snowmobiles and other vehicles. All vehicles
must be in good, sellable condition. Cost: Donors receive a tax
deduction based on fair market value of their donation. For more
information, contact 763-520-0540, or toll-free at 1-888-440-CARS,
ext. 2277 or visit the Courage Website at http://www.courage.org Location/Time:
Lupient Chevrolet of Bloomington, 1601 Southtown Drive, Bloomington
TIME: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
NAMI-MN Annual Conference
Sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally
Ill of Minnesota.There will be fifteen breakout sessions covering
a variety of topics that affect children and adults such as Evidence
Based Practices, medication, criminal justice system, children’s
mental health system in Hawaii, meeting the needs of young adults,
life planning and working with hospital staff. For more information,
please contact the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota
at 651-645-2948 or check out the website at http://www.nami.org/manimn.
Location/Time: Earle Brown Center, 1890 Burford Avenue, St. Paul,
MN.
November 15 -
16
Encountering the Disabled
God
Sponsored by Hamline University. Nov 15 - Christology, Contingency,
and Liberatory Theology" featuring
Nancy L. Eiesland, associate professor of sociology of religion
at Candler School of Theology and the Graduate Division of Religion,
Emory University. Nov 16 - Panel Discussion on Challenging Church
and Society and a convocation on A Living Sculture of Certain
Truths: Reverencing Bodies in Church and Society. Cost: November
15 Keynote lecture is free. The cost of attending the November 16
seminars and luncheon is $20.00. Advance registration is available
by contacting Linda Gesling at 651-523-2032 or at http://www.hamline.edu/ur/church Location/Time:
Hamline Univrsity - Klas Center, 1537 Taylor Avenue TIME: Nov 15
7:00 pm; Nov. 16 Registration begins at 8:30 am.
November 16
Arts
Collective Writer's Circle
Sponsored by Hennepin County. Attend the eighth annual book signing
and reading of Other Voices, a compliation of poetry and prose created
by artists who are clients with mental illness, chemical dependency
or physical disabilities; neighborhood residents, or Hennepin County
staff. The public is invited and the event is FREE. Location/Time:
Hennepin County Central Chemical Dependency Center, 1800 Chicago
Ave. Minneapolis - 3rd Floor reception area. TIME: Noon to 2:00 pm. Other
Information: Light refreshments will be served.
“How I Found Hope on a Harley" or, "How
Bowling Saved Me from the Asylum"
Sponsored by the Minnetonka School District is pleased to invite
you to a community-wide event featuring Pete Feigal 2004 Courage
Center Judd Jacobson Memorial Award Winner and nationally-known
speaker and trainer. Pete will share his personal story using humor and heartbreak
to examine insights gained from over 30 years of battling depression. "Conflict
and struggles are moments that define us. We need to focus
not on our wounds, but on what we LOVE." Small donation requested.
A mental health information resource fair and door prizes
of Pete's spectacular art work will be available. This
event is co-sponsored by Children's Mental Health Collaborative,
Americana Community Bank, Beacon Bank and First Minnesota
Bank.
November 17
The
Hmong in the American Workplace: Accommodating Culture, Ritual
and Tradition
Sponsored by the Multicultural Development Center (MCDC) and Seagate
Technology. This workshop is intended to provide in-depth information
about Humong traditions, cultural values and rituals. Cost: MCDC members
$40, non-members $50. Pre-registration is required by Monday, November
15, 2004. Call MCDC at 952-881-6090 or info@mcdc.org Location/Time:
Northwestern Health Sciences University - Conference Room L2, 2501 West
84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 Time 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
November 18
Empowering
Asians with Disabilities to Lead Program
Sponsored by the Women's Iniative for Self-Empowerment (WISE) The
workshops and training will be for individuals and Hmong parents
who have children with developmental disabilitites. Cost: FREE, transportation
and Childcare also provided. Contact May Shoua Moua or Nancy Her at
651-646-3268. Location/Time: Registration Deadline is November 18,
2004. The workshops and trainings will continue through July 2005.
Other Information: The goal is to connect Hmong individuals and parents
with resources that they may not have the chance to access due to
language and cultural barriers.
Getting
Ready for 2005: Nonprofits Public Policy Day
Sponsor: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) A day all about policy:
Who, What, Why, When and How! Cost: $80.00 for members $120.00 for
non-members. To register on-line visit www.mncn.org/events.htm.
Location/Time: Radisson Riverfront Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard,
St. Paul. Time 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Other Information: Get insights
about the newly elected House members. What are the priorities for
2005 and where do the budget issues stand?
November 20
Project
KITE (#2)- Using Multimedia to Support Early Learning
Sponsor by PACER. Kids Included Through Technology are Enriched interactive
workshop examines using multimedia technology to promote early learning
and inclusion for preschoolers. Cost: FREE. To register for the workshop
call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). Location/Time: PACER
Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time 9:00 am
to Noon.
November 21
“After
Hours” Shopping Event to Feature The Minnesota
Boychoir
Sponsored by The Seventh Annual Magical
Evening of Giving “after
hours” private shopping
gala and fundraiser gives patrons
the opportunity to get holiday
shopping done early while raising
money for their favorite charity.
Southdale Center is giving metro
area charities, non-profit organizations
and parent-school associations
the opportuntiy to raise funds
through ticket sales. Each group
keeps 100% of the $5 ticket proceeds.
Participation is free for any
501 c)3 non-profit organization.
Cost: Tickets are $5 and can
be purchased through any participating
charity or from the Southdale
Customer Service Center in advance
or that night at the door. For
more information, or to register,
visit www.southdale.com or
call 952-925-7852.
November
30
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 http://www.picture.com
December
December 1
The Economics
of Disability
Sponsored by the School of Public Health - University of Minnesota.
This conference intends to bring together faculty and community representatives
who share an interest in disabiltiy issues for the purpose of furthering
our insights and potentially creating an agenda that will form the
basis for ongoing collaboration. Cost: FREE, but registration is
required. For more information, contact Jake Priester at the Center
on Aging at 612-626-3549, pries001@umn.edu Location/Time:
Radisson Hotel Metrodome, 615 Washington Avenue S.E., Minneapolis,
MN TIME: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.
December 6
IBM Web Adaptation Techology
Sponsor by PACER. This workshop offers a hands-on demonstration of
Web software that dynamically manipulates Web content to
make websites more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Cost: FREE -
Register early space is limited.To register for the workshop
call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). Location/Time:
PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437
Time 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Other Information: PACER's Simon Technology
Center is piloting the IBM software.
December 10
Technology
for Girls - Engineering
Sponsor by PACER. For girls with disabilities in grades 6-8, the
workshop follows the same format as the forensic science event. Information
about the EXITE camp for summer 2005 will be available. Cost: FREE.
To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190
(TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Mn 55437 Time 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
December 15
Project
KITE - Using Visuals and Graphics to Support Inclusion
Sponsor by PACER. This KITE workshop is the third of five series
for parents and professionals. It will teach learners to use images,
graphics, and text to support includive classrooms. Cost: FREE. To
register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190
(TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Mn 55437.
December 31
Free Poetry
Contest
Sponsor by poetry.com The International Library of Poetry will be
awarding over $58,000 in prizes. Poets from St. Paul particulary
beginners are welcome to win over 250 prizes. Cost: FREE and open
to everyone. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any
style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19921, 1 Poetry
Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Location/Time: Entries must be postmarked
or sent via the Internet by January 31, 2005. http://www.poetry.com Other
Information: The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's
name and address should appear on the top of the page.
2005
February
February
7
IBM Web Adaptation Techology
Sponsor by PACER. This workshop offers a hands-on demonstration of
Web software that dynamically manipulates Web content to make websites
more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Cost: FREE - Register
early space is limited.To register for the workshop call PACER at
952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161
Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm. Other Information: PACER's Simon Technology Center is piloting
the IBM software.
