Upcoming Events
Minnesota Futurists
Every Saturday
We meet weekly at 825 Summit
Ave, Minneapolis from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 21st century topics
of interest are discussed in detail, with input from all attendees.
Cost: $1.00 per meeting. Resident contact: Earl Joseph. The facility
is wheelchair accessible, and
we typically meet in the second- floor conference room.
"Artful
Lives" Exhibit
December 4 - 29, 2006
“Artful Lives” is an exhibit of artwork
created by people with developmental disabilities that brings beauty
to the world and joyously celebrates life. For the month of December,
paintings, including self-portraits, sculptures, charcoal drawings,
and more will grace the Hennepin Gallery at 300 South 6th St., Minneapolis.
Also, Hennepin Cty will display a 50-by-6 foot montage that will
hang from a bridge on the Public Service Level of the Government
Center.
Organized by Partnership
Resources, Inc., an agency that provides employment and artistic
opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, ‘Artful Lives’ features
selected work created by 65 artists with disabilities. Each artist
participated in one of Partnership Resources classes.
Details: Free and open to
the public, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directions at www.hennepin.us FFI: www.partnershipresources.org
Hearing Loss Support Group
December
16, 2006
Hearing Loss Association of
America Twin Cities Chapter meets the 3rd Sat. of each month (except
June, July and August). Hearing loss affects over 32 million Americans.
This is a support group that can help you live with your hearing
loss. The next meeting, Dec.16th, will feature a holiday party and
speaker Jerry Yanz from the Starkey Foundation. Location: Courage
Center, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley. Time: 9:30 a.m. to
noon. FFI: www.hlaatc.org
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2006
The Downtown Riverfront District
and MPRB New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show will light up the winter
sky beginning at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, downtown along the Mississippi
River. Spectacular viewing of the fireworks will reach from 35W to
Broadway, and at parks including Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Boom
Island Park, Historic Main Street Park, St. Anthony Main, the Stone
Arch Bridge and West River Parkway.
Spirited-Child Network
Group
January 3, 2007
Parents of children with intellectual
and developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors at
home and in school are invited to Raising Your Spirited Child, a
monthly parent networking group from Arc Greater Twin Cities and
South Washington County Schools School Age Family Education Program
(SAFE).
The group generally meets
the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at
Lake Junior High, 3133 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury. Participation is
open to parents throughout the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
No cost, but must preregister at 651-768-6416 (leave name and number).
FFI: Arc Greater Twin Cities, 952-920-0855, www.arcgreatertwincities.org
Lake
Harriet Winter Kite Festival
January 13, 2007
Kites of all colors, sizes,
shapes and themes will fly over Lake Harriet from noon to 4 p.m.
on Saturday, Jan. 13. Events near the Lake Harriet Bandshell (4135
W. Lake Harriet Pkwy.) include kite flying and demonstrations; children’s
ice fishing expo and medallion hunt; ice skating and a marshmallow
roast. The event, which is free, is hosted by Lyndale Farmstead and
Linden Hills Parks, and co-sponsored by Minnesota Kite Society, DNR’s “Fishing
in the Neighborhood” and “Minnaqua,” & East
Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Assoc (EHFNA). FFI: www.minneapolisparks.org or call Winter Kite Festival at 612-370-4948. In case of extreme
weather or poor ice conditions, the event will be re-scheduled for
Jan. 20.
City of Lakes Loppet
February 3 - 4, 2007
The 35km Urban Cross Ctry
Ski Race spans two days, Sat & Sun,
Feb. 3-4, featuring the beautiful trails and lakes of the Twin Cities.
Thousands of skiers, including many of the sport’s best, ski
through woods, over parkways and across lakes. Skiers of all ages
and abilities will be challenged and thrilled by this beautiful urban
course. Spectators are also welcome. The complete schedule, maps,
registration and more available at www.cityoflakesloppet.com
Adapted Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Winter 2006-2007
Powder Ridge Winter Rec. Area,
Kimball, MN, will be offering adaptive ski/snowboard lessons this
winter. They can accommodate students with physical disabilities,
speech, hearing & visual impairments by using special equipment & teaching
techniques. Come enjoy the snow at Powder Ridge. 800-348-7734 x 23.
Winter
Activities in the Park
Winter 2006 - 2007
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)
offers a variety of winter activities in the park system that enables
Twin City residents and visitors to enjoy all that the MN winter
has to offer.
Wirth Regional Park—1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy. Cross- country
skiing, snowboarding, designated sledding and tubing hills. Call
763-522-4584.
Columbia Golf Course—3300 Central Ave. NE. Cross-country
skiing, designated sledding and tubing hills. Call 612-789-2627.
Hiawatha Golf Course—4553 Longfellow Ave. Cross-country skiing.
Call 612-724-7715.
Gross Golf Course—2201 St. Anthony Blvd.
Cross-country skiing. Call 612-789-2542.
Grand Rounds Byway District—50
miles of designated groomed walking trails. FFI: www.minneapolisparks.org
Minneapolis Parks Ice Skating
Winter 2006 - 2007
Take advantage of the Minnesota
winter with a few spins on the ice rinks of the Minneapolis Park
System. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation ice rinks for ice skating,
hockey and broomball.
Indoor Rinks
Parade Ice Garden,
600 Kenwood Pkwy (behind the Mpls. Sculpture Garden); 612-370-4846;
www.paradefsc.org
Northeast Ice Arena, 1306
Central Ave NE; 612-782-2123
Outdoor Rinks
Each winter MPRB
freezes over outdoor rinks in many neighborhood parks. Contact the
individual facilities below for information about warming rooms,
skate rental, lessons or leagues they might offer. (S—Skating,
H—Hockey, BB—Broomball)
Armatage Park: S, H
56th & Russell Ave. S
612-370-4912
Bohanon Park: H
4927 Bryant Ave. N
612-370-3932
Brackett Park: S, BB
2728 39th Ave. S
612-370-4924
Bryant Square Park: S, H
31st St. & Bryant Ave. S
612-370-4907
Bryn Mawr Park: S, 2 BB
W. Laurel & Morgan Ave. S
612-370-4833
Fuller Park: S
4800 Grand Ave. S
612-370-4963
Harrison Park: S, H
5th & James Ave. N
612-370-4951
Kenny Park: S, H
58th & Freemont Ave. S
612-370-4901
Lake Hiawatha Park: S, H
2701 E. 44th St.
612-370-3944
Lake Hiawatha Pk/Sch: S, H
4305 E. 42nd St.
612-370-4952
Lake Harriet Bandshell: S
612-370-4900
Lake Nokomis: S, 2 BB
4965 Nokomis Pkwy
612-370-4845
Lake of the Isles: S, H
25th & E. Isles Pkwy
612-370-4875
Linden Hills Park: S, H
43rd & Xerxes Ave. S
612-370-4913
Logan Park: S, H, BB
690 13th Ave. NE
612-370-4927
Longfellow Park: S, H
3435 36th Ave. S
612-370-4957
Loring Pk: S, no warming room
1382 Willow St
612-370-4929
Luxton Park: S, H
112 Williams Ave. SE
612 370-4925
Lyndale Farmstead Park: S
40th & Bryant Ave. S
612-370-4948
Lynnhurst Park: S, H
50th & W. Minnehaha Pkwy
612-370-3939
Matthews Park: S, H
2318 28th Ave. S
612-370-4955
McRae Pk: Perm. in-line/H
rink
906 E. 47th St
612-370-4909
North Commons Park: S, H
1801 James Ave. N
612-370-4921
Pearl Park: S, H
414 E. Diamond Lake Rd. 612-370-4906
Powderhorn Park: S
3400 15th Ave. S
612-370-3941
Sibley Park: S, H
1900 E. 40th St.
612-370-4954
Van Cleve Park:: S, H, BB
901 15th Ave. SE
612-370-4926
Waite Park: S, H
1810 34th Ave. NE
612-370-4959
Webber Park: S
4400 Dupont Ave. N
612-370-4916
Windom Park: S, H
2251 Hayes St. NE
612-370-4905
For ice conditions and rink
closings, call the rink hotline at 612-313-7708. It is is updated
on a regular basis. www.minneapolisparks.org
