Upcoming Events
Arc Open House
Nov. 13
Arc Greater Twin Cities invites
neighbors and friends to an open house celebrating its move to a
new office at 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, in St. Paul. Arc’s
new office is located near the Mpls/St. Paul border at the intersection
of University Ave, Franklin Ave and Pelham Blvd. The open house
is an opportunity for community members to tour the office and enjoy
refreshments and door prizes.
Details: 4:00 – 8:00
p.m.
FFI: www.arcgreatertwincities.org or
call 952-920-0855 ![]()
Higher
Ground
Nov. 15
When Hurricane Katrina struck the city of
New Orleans, hundreds of people with developmental disabilities
were displaced and cut off from help. Yet direct support professionals
stayed with those they supported. For months, they worked long
hours for low pay, put others before themselves, providing care and
support with improvised resources. Please join us on Thursday to
view Higher Ground, which chronicles these events, and to check out
the newly renovated Education Sciences Building.
Details: Mary
McEvoy Room, 325 Education Sciences Building, U of M Minneapolis
campus. 2:30-4:00 p.m. ![]()
Fremont Health Services Gala
Nov.
15
Fremont Community Health Services
will host a gala event featuring jazz artist Alicia Wiley, auctions,
and a special performance by Xelia’s circus artists. All proceeds will support FCHS in providing
quality affordable primary health care to the under- and uninsured.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Aveda Institute,
400 Central Ave. SE., Minneapolis. $25 in adv, $30 at door.
FFI:
612-287-2425 or www.fremonthealth.org ![]()
(con)Text Art Exhibit
Nov.
16 - Dec. 21
From graphics to word salads,
this exhibition illustrates the power of text in the work of Interact
artists. Novel and unique in their approaches, the artists use text
in a wide variety of ways. The exhibit continues the Interact Center’s goal of creating
art and challenging society’s view of disability. Friday’s
opening reception features refreshments and a studio sale.
Details:
Inside Out Gallery, 212 3rd Ave. N., #140, Mpls. Hrs: Mon-Fri,
12-4 p.m. Free.
FFI: 612-339-5145 or www.interactcenter.com ![]()
MS
Annual Convention Exhibit Hall
Nov. 16 and 17
More than 80
exhibitors showcasing products and services for people with disabilities
will be featured at the National MS Society, MN Chapter’s Exhibit
Hall Friday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and Saturday,
Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Hyatt
Regency Mpls.
To learn more, visit www.MSsociety.org or
call 612-335-7900 ![]()
Mental Illness Family Worksohp
Dec.
1
NAMI-MN will hold a free,
one-day education workshop titled “Hope
for Recovery” for families who have a relative with mental
illness. Family members will find out information about mental illness,
treatment options and how to provide support.
Details: three locations,
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Church, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina;
City Hall Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth;
Anoka Regional Treatment Center, 3300 - 4th Ave. N., Anoka. Registration
is required.
FFI: NAMI-MN at 651-645-2948 ![]()
Santa Run to Benefit Legal Aid
Dec. 1
Run, walk or stroll a mile
and a quarter to support free civil legal services for poor and disadvantaged
Minnesotans. On run day you’ll
get your red Santa suit and white beard. Kids under 12 get a Santa
hat. There’s music and hot chocolate and more fun than anyone
has ever had in a Santa suit! You can pick up your Santa suit beginning
at 2 p.m., and don’t forget to bring a toy for the Toys for
Tots collection.
Details: 4 p.m., run begins
and ends at downtown YWCA, 1130 Nicollet Mall.
FFI: www.active.com/ ![]()
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Dec. 6
Michael (Jason) Weese was
on the 35W bridge when it collapsed. He suffered multiple injuries
including a broken back. Jason and his wife, Kimberly, have two young
boys (5 years and 5 months). Jason is on short term disability but
it is not sufficient to meet their needs during this difficult time.
Join us for a dinner, bake sale and silent auction to raise money
for those costs.
Details:
4:30-8 p.m. Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N., Shoreview.
FFI: 651-633-2921 ![]()
Anxiety Support Group
Ongoing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota
(NAMI-MN) sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders.
The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and
find strength through sharing their experiences. An Open Door Anxiety
and Panic support group meets twice monthly.
Details: two groups;
6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday each mth at Lenox Community Center,
6715 Mtka Blvd, Fire Place Rm 2 (lower level), St. Louis Park;
and 6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday each month, Gloria
Del Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S., St Paul.
FFI: Judy at 612-377-2467
or www.namimn.org ![]()
Art and Healing:
Mind Fields Exhibit
Ongoing
Explore the many dimensions of the invisible and make
psychological realities tangible. Art & Healing: Mind Fields is a unique opportunity
to see the mind from the inside out. This new exhibit from Intermedia
Arts takes a frank and creative look at neurological and mental health—inviting
local artists and health care practitioners to address the ways in
which artistic expression can be used as a tool for healing.
Details:
Mon-Sat, 12-5 p.m. 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.
FFI: www.intermediaarts.org or
612-871-4444 ![]()
