Upcoming Events
Charter Schools and Special Education
November
13, 2006
PACER Center is offering
this free workshop for parents whose children have disabilities.
Half of Minnesota’s
public charter schools are in the Twin Cities. As recipients of federal
funds, such schools must follow federal and state laws. Participants
will learn about these laws and what questions to ask when considering
charter school enrollment.
Details: 7 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington.
Advance registration requested. FFI: 952-838-9000, 952-838-0190 (TTY),
800-537-2237 (toll free) or www.pacer.org.
Epilepsy
Bill of Rights Seminar
November 14, 2006
The
Epilepsy Foundation of MN is hosting an educational seminar about “The
Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy,” a first-of-its-kind
program designed to empower families affected by epilepsy and educate
the general public.
Seminar topics include social aspects, communication, school and
treatment options. Details: November 14, 1:00 p.m., VA Medical Center,
1 Veterans Drive, Room 4L-125 (Urgent Care entrance to the 4th floor)
Minneapolis.
For a free copy, visit www.EpilepsyBillofRights.com or call 1-877-6ERIGHTS.
Legal
Matters and Legacy
November 14, 2006
What kind of legacy do you want to
leave? How will you provide for your loved ones and your community?
Headwaters Foundation for Justice will host the final in its series
of facilitated discussions for people interested in exploring how
to invest and give strategically to advance movements for justice.
We’ll discuss how to translate
our values into legal directives for estate planning. Attendance
at previous sessions is not a prerequisite.
Details: 7–9:30 p.m.
Twin Cities Friends Meeting Hall, 1725 Grand Ave., St. Paul Cost:
$15. Register: Carol Mollner, carol@headwatersfoundation.org or 612-879-0602
x12.
Epilepsy Foundation Art Show
Through November 2006
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is displaying
the 2006 Brainstorms Art collection at Macalester College this
month in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, lower level Student
Lounge. Hours: noon to midnight; admission free; open to the community.
The collection, with over 50 pieces produced by artists ranging from
established professionals to novices, ages 7-70, can also be viewed
at www.efmn.org.
Medicare Made Easy
November 15 - December 28, 2006
Medicare Made Easy is a free, vendor-neutral program
being offered through Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose Community Education
in partnership with community members. From November 15th through
December 28th, assistance is available for anyone wanting help
with Medicare Part D. Many people will be considering their re-enrollment
options while others may be enrolling for the first time. Over
500 people took part in this series last spring, really appreciating
the help.
Details: Wright Technical
Center, Hwy 25, Buffalo, MN. Wednesday & Thursday
mornings from 10 a.m. until noon. Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Free. Metro area residents welcome! Reservations: 763-682-8770.
Inclusion
in Faith Communities
November 21, 2006
Many people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities would like to be more active in their
faith community, but physical and social barriers often get in
the way. Arc’s Interfaith
Inclusion Network welcomes people of all faith communities who want
to create more opportunities for meaningful inclusion for persons
with disabilities. Guest speaker: Julia Apaloo, St. Stephen’s
Catholic Church.
Details: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.,
Merriam Park Library, 1831 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. Cost: $5 for
optional dinner. FFI and registration: Arc at 952-920-0855.
The Running of the Santas
November 26, 2006
Join the fun run in downtown Minneapolis and help
benefit Legal Aid, providing free civil legal services to low-income
and disadvantaged people in Hennepin and 19 other Minnesota counties
for 93 years. Runners get Santa suit and beard; kids 12 and younger
get Santa hat. The run is short, with hot chocolate and music at
the finish, followed by the Holidazzle Parade.
Run begins at 4 p.m. in downtown
Minneapolis. Rolling Santas, Walking Santas, Santas in Strollers.
All Welcome. Registration: www.midmnlegal.org. FFI: Pam, 612-746-3703
Shrine Bowling Benefit
November 26, 2006
Join us for a great Sunday
of bowling to raise money for Shrine Hospital Twin Cities Unit. Details:
Wells Lanes, 365 N. Concord Street, South St. Paul; 9 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. (651-455-3220). 32 lanes all donated by Wells Lanes for this
special event. FFI: Mark Hughes 651-470-2473.
MCIL Game Day
November 28, 2006
Bored? Come to MCIL’s
Game Day and learn a new board game, play cards, meet new people,
eat and have fun! Bring your own favorite game if you prefer. Have
the chance to win a prize!
Details: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.,
MCIL, 1919 University Ave W. St. Paul. FFI: Laura Borton, Peer
Mentor Program Coordinator / IL Specialist,
laurab@mcil-mn.org, 651-603-2028.
2007 Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference
May 18 - 19, 2007
Mark your calendars now for
the 2007 MN Self-Advocacy Conference. The two-day event, “Lead.
Change. Empower,” will
be held at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel (formerly known
as Radisson Riverfront Hotel) on May 18 and 19, 2007. FFI: Kathy
Sanders, 651-641-0297, act@selfadvocacy.org.
