Upcoming Events
March 8 and 22, 2006
ASL
Classes
American Sign Language Classes – ASL.
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) encourages individuals
to EXPAND your social network, gain new knowledge, experience, and
skills!
Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:30
am to 11:30 am.
Location: 1600 University Ave W, Suite #16, St. Paul. RSVP to: Laura
Borton at 651-603-2028 or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 9 and 23, 2006
TBI Support Group
Traumatic Brain Injury – Support
Group MCIL also encourages people to join the Support Groups.
Day/Time: Meets every other
Thursday, 6-7 pm.
Location: 1600 University Ave W, Suite #16, St. Paul. RSVP to: Laura
Borton at 651-603-2028 or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 13 - 14, 2006
Putting
the Pieces Together: 3rd Annual Care and Treatment Education Conference
Day/Time:
Monday, 10 am to 7 pm, Tuesday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Pre-conference
Workshop on Sunday.
Location: Treasure Island
Resort and Casino; Red Wing, MN. For more information contact Nikki
Walker at 763-245-0464 or nikkiwalker@mac.com
Sponsored by: the Minnesota
Department of Education.
March 15, 22, and 29, 2006
Chemical
Dependency
with Disability
MCIL also encourages people
to join the Support Groups.
Day/Time: Meets every other
Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location: 1600 University
Ave W, Suite #16, St. Paul. RSVP to: Laura Borton at 651-603-2028
or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 18, 2006
Can We Count
on Minnesota’s Voting System? A Forum on the State of Elections
in Minnesota
Day/Time: Saturday, 10 a.m.
to noon; Registration and coffee at 9:30 am.
Location: First Universalist
Church, 3400 Dupont Avenue South, Mpls.
Cost: Event is free and open to the public. This forum is designed
to educate the public and elected officials about our voting system.
Procedural and equipment requirements of the Help America Vote Act
(HAVA) have introduced changes about which we all should be aware.
Panelists will discuss voter registration issues, voter disenfranchisement
and suppression, ensuring the accuracy of the vote count, national
lessons learned and the impact of the Help America Vote Act.
Sponsored by: LWVMNEF, Citizens
for Election Integrity MN, and Association of Universalist Women.
March
18, 2006
15th Annual Greater Midway
Home & Garden
Show
Visit expanded workshops on
energy saving improvements, windows, gardening, kitchen design, color
trends, pavers, and more. Featuring local home improvement contractors/products,
tree/garden experts, financing options, senior resources, Q&A with Ramsey County Master
Gardeners.
Day/Time: Saturday, 9 am to
3 pm.
Location: Crossroads Elementary School, 543 Front Ave. St. Paul.
Cost: Free admission and parking. Please contact 651-771-2004 or
bjrhyser@hotmail.com with
any questions.
March 21, 2006
Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender Support
Metropolitan Center for Independent
Living encourages individuals to come meet new people, gain new
knowledge, experience, and skills!
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm.
Location: 1919 University
Ave, St. Paul, MN TRANSPORTATION to 1919 University Centre: Using
Metro Mobility? Go to Charles Ave and turn into Parking Lot A.
Using Metro Transit? Bus stop at: University and Prior Ave. Driving
yourself? Go to Charles Ave and turn into North Parking lot – Parking
is FREE! RSVP to: Laura Borton at 651-603-2028 or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 24, 2006
Personal Assistant
Services
Metropolitan Center for Independent
Living encourages individuals to EXPAND your social network, gain
new knowledge, experience, and skills!
Day/Time: Friday, 1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm.
Location: 1919 University
Ave, St. Paul, MN TRANSPORTATION to 1919 University Centre: Using
Metro Mobility? Go to Charles Ave and turn into Parking Lot A.
Using Metro Transit? Bus stop at: University and Prior Ave. Driving
yourself? Go to Charles Ave and turn into North Parking lot – Parking
is FREE! RSVP to: Laura Borton at 651-603-2028 or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 27, 2006
Arts Access
at
Hennepin County Library
Featuring Jawaahir Dance Company.
Audience of all abilities and heritage can experience the beauty
of Middle Eastern culture through dances that eloquently convey the
heritage and authentic dance forms from Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco,
Persia, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. Arts Access at Hennepin County
Library connects teens and adults of all mental and physical abilities
to the arts.
Day/Time: Monday, 7 pm.
Location: Eden Prairie Library
Sponsored by: Library Foundation
of Hennepin County in collaboration with the Association of Residential
Resources in Minnesota (ARRM), Homeward Bound, Inc., and Star Services.
March
28, 2006
Cribbage Games
Metropolitan
Center for Independent Living encourages individuals to EXPAND
your social network, gain new knowledge, experience, and skills!
Day/Time: Tuesday, 12:00 pm
to 3:00 pm.
Location: 1919 University
Ave, St. Paul, MN TRANSPORTATION to 1919 University Centre: Using
Metro Mobility? Go to Charles Ave and turn into Parking Lot A.
Using Metro Transit? Bus stop at: University and Prior Ave. Driving
yourself? Go to Charles Ave and turn into North Parking lot – Parking
is FREE! RSVP to: Laura Borton at 651-603-2028 or laurb@mcil-mn.org
March 28, 2006
Mental Health
Day on the Hill
Let your voice be heard! Come
to the Capitol and demonstrate your support for increased funding
and improved policies for mental health services. We need access
to healthcare services and medication, more affordable housing, employment
opportunities, community mental health services, and family supports.
We need better educational outcomes and fewer people ending up in
the criminal justice system due to untreated mental illness. Let’s
advocate for children, adolescents, adults and families.
Day/Time:
• Tuesday, 10:00 am: Legislative Briefing.
• 12 noon: Rally in the Rotunda of the Capitol
• 1:00 pm: Visit with your Legislators
Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 105 University Avenue West, St.
Paul; (just across the street from the Capitol). Please note: No
food is allowed and you need to park at one of the ramps or surface
lots.
Please call ahead and
make appointments with your legislators. For more information,
go to this Web site: www.leg.state.mn.us and
click on “who represents me,” and then
enter your address. Invite them to attend the rally. For more information,
call the Mental Health Association of Minnesota at 612-331-6840 or
1-800-862-1799, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness of MN
at 651-645-2948 or 1-888-473-0237.
Sponsored by: the Mental Health
Legislative Network.
April 3, 2006
Open House for
Holy Cross Institute
Come discover a new high school
with Arts and a Classical Education Combined. 8th graders and parents
invited to meet the teachers.
Day/Time: Monday, 7:30 pm.
Location: Hudson (WI) Municipal
Building, 911 4th Street, Room 212. For more information contact
651-379-5202 or visit www.holycross-institute.org
April 15, 2006
Using IntelliTools
Classroom Suite with Young Children
Learn how the integration
of IntelliPics Studio 3, Intelli-mathics 3, and IntelliTalk 3 can
enhance K-8 curriculum activities in math, language arts, social
studies, and science. Participants will receive a free 45-day trial
version of the software.
Day/Time: Saturday, 9 am to
Noon.
Location: PACER Center, 8161
Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN.
Cost: There is no cost, but
registration is required. For more information or to register call
952-838-9000, TTY-952-838-0190, or TF 800-537-2237 or visit www.pacer.org
April
30 and May 1 - 2, 2006
2006 Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Conference
Networking with parents, caregivers,
and professionals. Exhibits ranging from publishing and toy companies
to universities, charter schools, and group homes.
78 Workshops: “Innovations in treating child trauma;” “The
power of mothering;” “Racial identity development;” “Meth-its
impact on a community;” “Pediatric bipolar disorder;” Special
early childhood emphasis workshops during each session. Parents,
Caregivers, & Professionals -You need to be here! Register by
March 31 for a reduced rate. Visit our conference page on the web: www.macmh.org
May 1, 2006
One Stop Shopping
for Persons with Disabilities and Their Support Network
Participants
will be able to do “one stop shopping” on
information related to county services, health/wellness, relationships,
jobs and job training, leisure/recreation options, guardianship,
community inclusion, vacation planning, school transition, social
security, home and daily living ideas, residential services, self-advocacy,
day program options, augmentative communication devices, respite
providers, aging, etc.
Day/Time: Monday, 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
Location: Merrick, Inc., 3210 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights, MN
Cost: Free. There will
be exhibits from 4:30 – 6:00 pm and
breakout sessions from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. A light dinner will
be served from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
Sponsors: Merrick, Inc., PACER
Center, Arc Greater Twin Cities, and the White Bear Lake Area Schools.
For more info, contact Colleen Timbers at (651) 789-6230 or by e-mail
at colleent@merrickinc.org
May 6, 2006
PACER Benefit – Featuring
Michael Bolton
From pop hits to blue-eyed
soul, singer-songwriter and performer extraordinaire Michael Bolton
brings the essence of pop music to life and thrills audiences with
his matchless interpretation of beloved standards. With more than
53 million albums and singles sold, Bolton’s
musical artistry is recognized worldwide. His accolades include two
Grammys for best male vocalist and six American Music Awards. Get
your tickets now! For more information call 952-838-9000, TTY-952-838-0190,
or TF 800-537-2237 or visit www.pacer.org
May 13, 2005
Being Creative
with BuildAbility and Clicker 5
Gain hands-on experience with
two early childhood multimedia software programs that allow children
to customize their own slide shows and write with whole words,
phrases, or pictures.
Day/Time: Saturday, 9 am to
Noon.
Location: PACER Center, 8161
Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN.
Cost: There is no cost, but registration is required. For more information
or to register call 952-838-9000, TTY-952-838-0190, or TF 800-537-2237
or visit www.pacer.org.
July 22,
2006
The 2nd Annual Great Outdoors
Event (SMILES-CIL)
Folks of all ages and abilities
are welcome! Bring the whole family! Events that day will include:
Adaptive Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Trap-shooting, ATV/Off road
Vehicles, a Hog Roast, Bingo and More!
Day/Time: All day Saturday.
Location: Nicollet Conservation
Club, Nicollet, MN. To receive a registration form and more info
on upcoming events, contact Joanne at 507-345-7139.
August 5,
2006
The 3rd Annual
Canoeing Event (SMILES-CIL)
Folks of all ages and abilities
are welcome! Bring
the whole family! Events that day will include: Adaptive Canoeing,
Kayaking and a Hot Dog roast.
Day/Time: All day Saturday.
Location: Gomsrud Park,
Fairmont. To receive a registration form and more information on
upcoming events, contact Joanne at 507-345-7139.
September 16,
2006
The 2nd
Annual SMILES CIL and Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF Fishing Event
Folks
of all ages and abilities are welcome! Bring the whole family!
Day/Time: Saturday;
Location: Fairmont. To receive a registration form and more information
on upcoming events, contact Joanne at 507-345-7139.
