For more information on accessible Twin Cities events, please see the VSA Minnesota Calendar.

Access Press Upcoming Events

Wed, Feb 22

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Feb 22

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Feb 22

Roseville Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Wed, Feb 22

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Feb 23

2012 Epilepsy Awareness Day at the Capitol

Please contact Stephanie to sign up for advocacy day: 1.800.779.0777, ext. 2312 or email skolari@efmn.org. 2012 Epilepsy Awareness Day at the Capitol

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Thu, Feb 23

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Thu, Feb 23

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Feb 23

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Feb 23

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Feb 23

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Feb 23

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Feb 23

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Feb 24

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Feb 24

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Fri, Feb 24

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Feb 24

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Feb 24

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Feb 24

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Feb 24

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Feb 25

Eat healthier in 2012 – sponsored by the MN Dietetic Association

Learn about healthy eating at the inaugural Minnesota Food and Nutrition Expo 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, Feb. 25 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Learn how every member of your family can start eating better and healthier. Get your plate in shape at great-tasting cooking demos. Talk with more than 30 exhibitors about the latest healthy foods. Ask an expert dietitian your toughest nutrition questions. Visit the bookstore and meet the best Minnesota authors in the food and nutrition field. An interactive Kid Zone is offered and children can meet Power Panther, official mascot of the US Department of Agriculture, who will be on hand for photos and fun. Admission is per family, or free for each person who brings a non-perishable food donation for Second Harvest Heartland. Sponsored by the Minnesota Dietetic Association. FFI: 952-830-7022, www.eatrightmn.org, mda@eatrightmn.org

9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Sat, Feb 25

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Feb 25

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Sat, Feb 25

Creative Kids contest – at PACER Center

Join PACER, other families, and celebrated artist Tony Whelihan 10 a.m.-noon Sat, Feb. 25 for a fun family event where imaginations run wild. Children spend the morning creating artwork by expressing themselves and their creative ideas through various mediums and vibrant colors. The masterpieces are then entered in PACER’s Annual Creative Kids Contest and the winner’s artwork will become the cover design of the 2012 PACER Greeting Card, which will be sold online and at the PACER Benefit. Children ages 4-17 with disabilities can enter the contest. The original artwork of the top 10 designs will be sold at PACER’s Benefit Silent Auction.Participants must preregister and space is limited. Art supply donations welcome. FFI: 952-838-9000, www.pacer.org, danna.mirviss@pacer.org

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd. Bloomington

Sat, Feb 25

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Feb 25

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Feb 25

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Feb 25

Harvey – by the Tin Roof Theatre Company

Tin Roof Theatre Company presents the comedy Harvey at the 1944 Pulitzer prize-winning comedy that revolves around the character Elwood P. Dowd, an affable man with a bit of a drinking problem, who claims to have an unseen friend named “Harvey” — whom Elwood describes as a tall “pooka” resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. His social-climbing sister, who increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing, decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare their family embarrassment. A comedy of errors ensues. AD performance is 7:30 p.m. Sat, Feb. 25; pre-show description at 7:10 p.m. Tickets are reduced to (regular , student/senior ); FFI: 701-235-6778 or 701-205-5788, www.tinrooftheatre.org or www.fmct.org

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo.

Sat, Feb 25

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Feb 26

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Feb 26

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Sun, Feb 26

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Feb 26

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Feb 26

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Feb 26

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Feb 27

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Mon, Feb 27

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Feb 27

UCare will hold free information meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Hastings City Hall, 101 4th St. E., Hastings, MN

Mon, Feb 27

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Feb 27

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Feb 27

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Feb 27

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Feb 28

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

9:00 am – 11:00 am at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Feb 28

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Feb 28

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Tue, Feb 28

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Feb 28

UCare will hold free information meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN

Tue, Feb 28

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Feb 28

Tenth Annual Research Dinner on Mental Illnesses

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota will host their 10th Annual Research Dinner. The event will feature leading researchers on the treatment of mental illnesses. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and program starts at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. For information and registration, call 651-645-2948 or 1-888-NAMI-Helps, or go to www.namihelps.org.

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Radisson Hotel, 2540 North Cleveland Avenue, in Roseville

Tue, Feb 28

Arc launches New SibShops

Kids who have a brother or sister with autism can make friends and have fun at a new Sibshop group in Roseville from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sibshops use games and recreation to help kids ages 6 -12 expresses their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. Participants explore common sibling issues such as teasing and problem-solving through activities and discussion. Sib-shops are also an opportunity for participants to connect with other siblings. Dates for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010 session are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date change) and May 13. Sibshops are free for Arc members and per child (each meeting) for others. Arc also offers 13 additional Sibshops at locations throughout the metro area, including two more locations in Ramsey County. FFI: 952-920-0855.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Rd. B W, Rm 143, Roseville

Tue, Feb 28

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Feb 28

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Feb 28

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Feb 29

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Feb 29

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Wed, Feb 29

UCare will hold free information meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at UCare, 500 Stinson Blvd. N.E., Minneapolis, MN

Wed, Feb 29

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Feb 29

UCare will hold free information meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Bloomington City Hall & Center/Arts (use Arts entrance), 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN

Wed, Feb 29

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Feb 29

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Feb 29

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Feb 29

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Mar 1

ARRM Day at the Capitol

For more information: ARRM

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Thu, Mar 1

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 1

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Thu, Mar 1

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Mar 1

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Mar 1

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 1

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Mar 1

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Mar 2

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Fri, Mar 2

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 2

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Mar 2

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Mar 2

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Mar 2

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Mar 2

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Mar 3

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Sat, Mar 3

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 3

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Mar 3

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Mar 3

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Mar 3

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Mar 4

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 4

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Sun, Mar 4

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Mar 4

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Mar 4

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Mar 4

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Mar 5

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Mon, Mar 5

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 5

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 5

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, Mar 5

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Mar 5

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 5

Roseville Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Mon, Mar 5

PACER Center offers workshop on effective parent advocacy skills

PACER Center is offering “Six Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. Advance registration is requested. This workshop will explore six skills parents can use to become more effective advocates for their child with a disability. These skills include: Understanding your child’s disability, Knowing your school district, Knowing your rights and responsibilities, Using clear and effective communication, Understanding the special education process, and Knowing the dispute resolution options. To register, call PACER at (952) 838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call (800) 537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, Minn.

Mon, Mar 5

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Mar 5

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Mar 6

Courage Center Day at the Capitol

For more information: Courage Center

– at

Tue, Mar 6

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Tue, Mar 6

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 6

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 6

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Mar 6

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Mar 6

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 6

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 6:1 pm. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

6:15 pm – 8:15 pm at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul

Tue, Mar 6

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Mar 6

PACER workshop addresses mental health medications for children

PACER Center is offering “Children Taking Medications for Mental Health Reasons,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. Advance registration is requested. Participants at this workshop will learn about: Medications that are commonly used to treat mental health issues in children, How to talk to children about the medications they are taking, Ways to listen effectively to children’s feelings, and Strategies to encourage children to continue taking their medications as prescribed. Jane Marie Sulzle, RN, CNS, MS of Prairie Care, an organization that offers behavioral health services, will present at this workshop. To register for the workshop, call PACER at (952) 838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call (800) 537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn.

Tue, Mar 6

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Mar 7

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 7

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 7

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Wed, Mar 7

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Mar 7

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 7

The Arc Minnesota to Honor METO Advocates

The Arc Minnesota will honor Shamus O’Meara and the METO plaintiff families at its 2012 Public Policy Recognition Event. Mr. O’Meara served as the lead attorney in the historic METO case, and through this lawsuit, justice was brought to hundreds of individuals with disabilities who were mistreated and abused at METO. Please join us as we recognize these courageous advocates. Contact 651-523-0823 or mail@arcmn.org with questions, or go to our website for event and registration info.

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street in Roseville, MN

Wed, Mar 7

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 7

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Mar 7

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Mar 8

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 8

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 8

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Thu, Mar 8

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Mar 8

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Mar 8

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 8

PACER Center workshop addresses special education process

PACER Center is offering “IDEA: Blueprint for Special Education,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. Advance registration is requested. The special education process is like building a house. There is a logical order to both. This workshop will address how to use the building blocks of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to develop appropriate services for students. Participants will learn about: Understanding parental rights and responsibilities, Building a foundation for the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Involving the IEP team, Developing the IEP, Meeting educational standards, and Resolving differences.To register, call PACER at (952) 838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call (800) 537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn.

Thu, Mar 8

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Mar 8

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Mar 9

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 9

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 9

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Fri, Mar 9

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Mar 9

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Mar 9

St. Paul Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, call Sonja at 651-357-2077.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pm at Snelling Office Park, 1625 Energy Park Drive, suite 100

Fri, Mar 9

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Mar 9

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Mar 9

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Mar 10

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 10

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 10

UCare will hold informational meetings about the UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

UCare is holding free and no-cost informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

Sat, Mar 10

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Mar 10

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Mar 10

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Mar 10

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Mar 11

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 11

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 11

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

10:00 am – 11:30 am at Arc Greater Twin Cities, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul

Sun, Mar 11

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Mar 11

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Mar 11

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Mar 11

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Mar 12

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 12

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 12

Recovery Day on the Hill – Rally at the State Capitol Rotunda

Please join Minnesota Recovery Connection as we rally the recovery community to show Minnesota that recovery is possible and that people recover from addiction every day! Whether you are an individual in recovery, a family member, a friend, a professional in the field, a co-worker or an employer of a recovering person, the recovery community needs you there. This is your chance to stand with other supporters of recovery, speak to your legislators, and help ensure that more people in Minnesota get the recovery support they need and deserve! For more information, and assistance with scheduling a meeting with your legislator, please contact Julia Parnell at MRC at 651-233-2080 or julia@minnesotarecovery.org.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at State Capitol, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 12

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Mar 12

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 12

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Mar 12

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Mar 13

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 13

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 13

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Mar 13

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Mar 13

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 13

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI MN

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 13

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Mar 13

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Mar 14

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 14

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 14

The Blind and Low Vision Computer User Group

In addition to the library’s adaptive technolicy classes there are often volunteers available to introduce patrons to the equipment and software available. Volunteer hours vary, so it’s best to call ahead. The Blind and Low Vision Computer User group meets in Room N402 1-3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Attend a meeting and network with others. Funding for Adaptive Technology classes is provided by a generous grant from the Hudson Family Foundation. FFI: (612) 630-6469www.hclib.org

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Hennepin County Library – Downtown Minneapolis, 300 Nicollet Mall

Wed, Mar 14

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Mar 14

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 14

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 14

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Mar 14

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Mar 15

Metro Center for Independent Living/DSPAM Day at the Capitol

For more information: MCIL

– at

Thu, Mar 15

Minnesota State Council On Disabilities Day at the Capitol

For more information: Minnesota State Council on Disabilities

– at

Thu, Mar 15

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 15

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 15

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Mar 15

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Mar 15

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 15

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Mar 15

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Mar 16

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 16

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 16

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Mar 16

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Mar 16

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Mar 16

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Mar 16

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Mar 17

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 17

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 17

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Mar 17

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Mar 17

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Mar 17

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Mar 18

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 18

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 18

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Mar 18

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Mar 18

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, Mar 18

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Mar 18

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Mar 19

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 19

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 19

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, Mar 19

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Mar 19

Parents with Disabilities group – by MCIL

Parents with Disabilities is a new group offered by Metro Center for Independent Living. This group is for people who have disabilities and have children. Learn from and grow with others who are dealing with the intricacies of disability and parenting responsibilities. Everyone’s experience is valuable and questions are important. Pre-registration requested. FFI: Corbett, 651 603 2028, corbettl@mcil-mn.org

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at MCIL, 1600 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 19

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 19

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Mar 19

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Mar 20

Lutheran Social Services Day at the Capitol

For more information: Lutheran Social Services

– at

Tue, Mar 20

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 20

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 20

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Mar 20

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Mar 20

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 20

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Mar 20

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Mar 21

2012 FASD Day on the Hill

For more information: MOFAS

8:30 am – 10:30 am at

Wed, Mar 21

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 21

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 21

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Mar 21

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 21

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 21

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Mar 21

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Mar 22

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 22

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 22

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Mar 22

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Mar 22

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 22

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Mar 22

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Mar 23

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 23

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 23

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Mar 23

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Mar 23

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Mar 23

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Mar 23

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Mar 24

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 24

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 24

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Mar 24

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Mar 24

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Mar 24

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Mar 25

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 25

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Mar 25

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Mar 25

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Mar 25

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Mar 25

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Mar 26

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 26

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Mar 26

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Mar 26

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Mar 26

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Mar 26

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Mar 27

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 27

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Mar 27

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Mar 27

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Mar 27

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 27

Arc launches New SibShops

Kids who have a brother or sister with autism can make friends and have fun at a new Sibshop group in Roseville from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sibshops use games and recreation to help kids ages 6 -12 expresses their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. Participants explore common sibling issues such as teasing and problem-solving through activities and discussion. Sib-shops are also an opportunity for participants to connect with other siblings. Dates for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010 session are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date change) and May 13. Sibshops are free for Arc members and per child (each meeting) for others. Arc also offers 13 additional Sibshops at locations throughout the metro area, including two more locations in Ramsey County. FFI: 952-920-0855.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Rd. B W, Rm 143, Roseville

Tue, Mar 27

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Tue, Mar 27

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Mar 27

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Mar 28

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 28

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Mar 28

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Mar 28

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 28

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 28

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Wed, Mar 28

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Mar 28

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Mar 29

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 29

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Mar 29

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Mar 29

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Mar 29

Arc launches New SibShops

Kids who have a brother or sister with autism can make friends and have fun at a new Sibshop group in Roseville from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sibshops use games and recreation to help kids ages 6 -12 expresses their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. Participants explore common sibling issues such as teasing and problem-solving through activities and discussion. Sib-shops are also an opportunity for participants to connect with other siblings. Dates for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010 session are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date change) and May 13. Sibshops are free for Arc members and per child (each meeting) for others. Arc also offers 13 additional Sibshops at locations throughout the metro area, including two more locations in Ramsey County. FFI: 952-920-0855.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Rd. B W, Rm 143, Roseville

Thu, Mar 29

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 29

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Thu, Mar 29

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Mar 29

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Mar 30

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 30

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Mar 30

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Mar 30

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Mar 30

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Mar 30

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Mar 30

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Mar 31

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 31

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Mar 31

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Mar 31

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Mar 31

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Mar 31

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Apr 1

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 1

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 1

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Apr 1

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 1

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Apr 1

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Apr 2

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 2

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 2

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, Apr 2

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Apr 2

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Apr 2

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Apr 2

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Apr 3

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 3

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 3

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Apr 3

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Apr 3

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Apr 3

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Apr 3

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Apr 4

Arc of MN/BIA Day at the Capitol

For more information: Disability Day at the Capitol or The Arc of MN

9:00 am – 12:00 pm at

Wed, Apr 4

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 4

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 4

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Apr 4

St. Paul Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, call Sonja at 651-357-2077.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pm at Snelling Office Park, 1625 Energy Park Drive, suite 100

Wed, Apr 4

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 4

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 4

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Apr 4

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Apr 5

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 5

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 5

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Apr 5

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Apr 5

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Apr 5

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Apr 5

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Apr 6

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Apr 6

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Apr 6

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Apr 6

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Apr 6

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Apr 6

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Apr 6

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Apr 7

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Apr 7

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Apr 7

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Apr 7

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 7

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Apr 7

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Apr 8

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 8

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 8

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Apr 8

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 8

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Apr 8

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Apr 9

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 9

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 9

The Blind and Low Vision Computer User Group

In addition to the library’s adaptive technolicy classes there are often volunteers available to introduce patrons to the equipment and software available. Volunteer hours vary, so it’s best to call ahead. The Blind and Low Vision Computer User group meets in Room N402 1-3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Attend a meeting and network with others. Funding for Adaptive Technology classes is provided by a generous grant from the Hudson Family Foundation. FFI: (612) 630-6469www.hclib.org

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Hennepin County Library – Downtown Minneapolis, 300 Nicollet Mall

Mon, Apr 9

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Apr 9

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Apr 9

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Apr 9

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Apr 10

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 10

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 10

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Apr 10

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Apr 10

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI MN

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Tue, Apr 10

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Apr 10

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Apr 11

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 11

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 11

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Apr 11

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 11

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 11

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Apr 11

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Apr 12

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

January meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public. UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 12

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 12

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Apr 12

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Apr 12

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Apr 12

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Apr 12

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Apr 13

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Apr 13

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Apr 13

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Apr 13

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Apr 13

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Apr 13

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Apr 14

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Apr 14

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Apr 14

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 14

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 14

Roseville Support Group for Families – NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Sat, Apr 14

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Apr 14

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Apr 15

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 15

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Apr 15

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 15

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 15

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Apr 15

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Apr 16

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 16

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, Apr 16

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Apr 16

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Apr 16

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Apr 16

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Apr 17

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 17

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Apr 17

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Apr 17

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Apr 17

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Apr 17

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Apr 18

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 18

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Apr 18

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 18

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 18

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Apr 18

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Apr 19

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 19

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Apr 19

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Apr 19

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Apr 19

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Mpls

Thu, Apr 19

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Apr 19

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Apr 20

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Apr 20

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Apr 20

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Apr 20

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Apr 20

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Apr 20

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Apr 21

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Apr 21

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Apr 21

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 21

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 21

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Apr 21

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Apr 22

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 22

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

10:00 am – 11:30 am at Arc Greater Twin Cities, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul

Sun, Apr 22

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Apr 22

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 22

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Apr 22

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Apr 23

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 23

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Apr 23

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Apr 23

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Apr 23

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, Apr 24

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, Apr 24

Tuesdays at the Capitol

For more information: Tuesdays at the Capitol

10:00 am – 3:00 pm at

Tue, Apr 24

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, Apr 24

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, Apr 24

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, Apr 24

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, Apr 25

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, Apr 25

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, Apr 25

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 25

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, Apr 25

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, Apr 25

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, Apr 26

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, Apr 26

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, Apr 26

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, Apr 26

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Apr 26

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, Apr 26

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, Apr 27

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, Apr 27

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, Apr 27

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, Apr 27

Opportunity Partners 2012 Gala – The Fabulous Fifties

Guests will step back in time to the ’50s at Opportunity Partners’ “Fabulous ’50s” benefit gala Friday, as this year’s theme celebrates the 1953 founding of Opportunity Partners, a Twin Cities nonprofit organization that for nearly 60 years has been helping people with disabilities live, learn and work more independently. The event features a select silent auction, interactive games, updated ’50s comfort food, and live auction featuring professional auctioneer Karen Sorbo. The night will conclude with dancing to the 1950s tunes of The Rockin’ Hollywoods. Ian and Margery Punnett of myTalk 107.1 radio will serve as the evening’s emcees. Tickets are ; a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available starting at 0. Buy tickets now at www.fabulous50s.eventbrite.com

4:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Hotel Sofitel Minneapolis, 5601 W. 78th St., Bloomington.

Fri, Apr 27

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Fri, Apr 27

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Apr 27

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, Apr 28

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, Apr 28

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, Apr 28

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sat, Apr 28

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Apr 28

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, Apr 29

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, Apr 29

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, Apr 29

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 29

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, Apr 29

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Apr 29

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, Apr 30

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, Apr 30

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, Apr 30

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, Apr 30

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Mon, Apr 30

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, Apr 30

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, May 1

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, May 1

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, May 1

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Tue, May 1

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, May 1

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, May 2

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, May 2

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, May 2

Hope for Recovery Workshop in St. Paul – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, one-day education workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. Registration is requested. For information or to register, call 651-645-2948.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at West 7th St. Community Ctr., 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 2

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 2

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, May 2

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, May 3

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, May 3

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, May 3

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, May 3

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, May 3

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, May 4

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, May 4

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, May 4

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, May 4

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, May 4

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, May 5

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sat, May 5

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, May 5

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, May 5

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, May 6

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Sun, May 6

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

10:00 am – 11:30 am at Arc Greater Twin Cities, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul

Sun, May 6

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, May 6

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, May 6

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, May 7

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Mon, May 7

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, May 7

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, May 7

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, May 8

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Tue, May 8

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, May 8

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI MN

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Tue, May 8

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, May 8

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, May 9

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Wed, May 9

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, May 9

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 9

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, May 9

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, May 10

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Thu, May 10

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, May 10

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, May 10

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, May 10

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, May 11

UCare will hold free information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan and “Medicare 101” information meetings

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans. UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

9:30 am – 11:00 am at 9:30 a.m., White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, MN

Fri, May 11

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, May 11

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, May 11

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, May 11

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, May 12

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, May 12

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, May 12

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, May 13

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, May 13

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, May 13

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, May 13

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, May 14

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, May 14

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, May 14

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, May 14

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, May 15

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, May 15

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, May 15

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, May 16

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Wed, May 16

Arc launches New SibShops

Kids who have a brother or sister with autism can make friends and have fun at a new Sibshop group in Roseville from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sibshops use games and recreation to help kids ages 6 -12 expresses their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. Participants explore common sibling issues such as teasing and problem-solving through activities and discussion. Sib-shops are also an opportunity for participants to connect with other siblings. Dates for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010 session are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date change) and May 13. Sibshops are free for Arc members and per child (each meeting) for others. Arc also offers 13 additional Sibshops at locations throughout the metro area, including two more locations in Ramsey County. FFI: 952-920-0855.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Rd. B W, Rm 143, Roseville

Wed, May 16

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 16

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, May 16

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, May 17

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, May 17

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Thu, May 17

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, May 17

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, May 18

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, May 18

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Fri, May 18

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, May 18

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, May 19

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sat, May 19

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, May 19

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, May 20

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Sun, May 20

St. Paul Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, call Sonja at 651-357-2077.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pm at Snelling Office Park, 1625 Energy Park Drive, suite 100

Sun, May 20

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, May 20

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, May 21

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Mon, May 21

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Mon, May 21

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Tue, May 22

Almost to Freedom – SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development presents Almost to Freedom, a Black History Month play. A young girl is given a rag doll, through whose eyes we see the extremes of slave life—the cruelty, the love, and the daring escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. ASL interpretation is 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 12 and AD interpretation is available 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 24. Tickets are reduced to access rate (regular ; youth/senior 55+ ). FFI: 651-225-9265, info@steppingstonetheatre.org, www.steppingstonetheatre.org

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 55 Victoria St. N., St.

Tue, May 22

Roseville Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Tue, May 22

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, May 22

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Wed, May 23

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 23

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, May 23

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Thu, May 24

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, May 24

St. Paul Support Group for Families – by NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, call Sonja at 651-357-2077.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pm at Snelling Office Park, 1625 Energy Park Drive, suite 100

Thu, May 24

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, May 24

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Fri, May 25

MN-CCD Full Membership Meeting

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Room 500 N of the State Office Building

Fri, May 25

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, May 25

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sat, May 26

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, May 26

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Sun, May 27

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, May 27

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Sun, May 27

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, May 27

As You Like It – Ten Thousand Things Theater

Ten Thousand Things Theater performs As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tale is about those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. It will be at two locations. AD performance is at 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 17 at . ASL is 6:15 p.m. Tue, March 6 at People, Inc., 317 York Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets are reduced to (regular ; students on Sundays ). FFI: 612-203-9502, www.tenthousandthings.org/

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.,

Mon, May 28

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Mon, May 28

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Tue, May 29

The Blind and Low Vision Computer User Group

In addition to the library’s adaptive technolicy classes there are often volunteers available to introduce patrons to the equipment and software available. Volunteer hours vary, so it’s best to call ahead. The Blind and Low Vision Computer User group meets in Room N402 1-3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Attend a meeting and network with others. Funding for Adaptive Technology classes is provided by a generous grant from the Hudson Family Foundation. FFI: (612) 630-6469www.hclib.org

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Hennepin County Library – Downtown Minneapolis, 300 Nicollet Mall

Tue, May 29

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Wed, May 30

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Wed, May 30

Roseville Support Group for Families – NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Wed, May 30

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Thu, May 31

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Thu, May 31

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Fri, Jun 1

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sat, Jun 2

A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities – by PACER Center

PACER Center is offering “A Parent’s Guide to the Use of Restraints and Seclusion on Children with Disabilities,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. Advance registration is requested. Dan Stewart, an attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, will review the new law on restraint and seclusion and the use of prone (“face- or front-down”) restraints in Minnesota schools. Topics will include the different types of restraint and seclusion practices; how parents can understand when, how, and why they can be used in schools; and strategies on reducing their use. The same information will be presented on both dates. To register for either of the workshops, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn

Sun, Jun 3

Roseville Support Group for Families – NAMI Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For information, call Anne Mae at 651-730-8434.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at

Tue, Jun 5

Anxiety Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI MN

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. This Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets in first and third Thursday of the month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S; St. Paul, MN

Wed, Jun 6

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Jun 7

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Sat, Jun 9

Arc launches New SibShops

Kids who have a brother or sister with autism can make friends and have fun at a new Sibshop group in Roseville from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Sibshops use games and recreation to help kids ages 6 -12 expresses their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. Participants explore common sibling issues such as teasing and problem-solving through activities and discussion. Sib-shops are also an opportunity for participants to connect with other siblings. Dates for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010 session are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date change) and May 13. Sibshops are free for Arc members and per child (each meeting) for others. Arc also offers 13 additional Sibshops at locations throughout the metro area, including two more locations in Ramsey County. FFI: 952-920-0855.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Rd. B W, Rm 143, Roseville

Mon, Jun 11

Independent living classes offered by MCIL – Knitting (2 sessions)

The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers free and accessible classes on living independently for people with disabilities. Most classes are held at 1600 University Ave., #16, the green tile building at University and Snelling, St. Paul. Events are free, accessible and mostly scent-free. Please give two weeks’ notice if anyone needs accommodations. RSVP for classes. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028. Two-week knitting class: Learn simple techniques, patterns and designs of knitting. Adaptive knitting equipment available; for all levels of knitters. Other crafts are welcome.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1600 University Avenue #16, St. Paul, 55104

Wed, Jun 13

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Jun 14

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Sat, Jun 16

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Mpls

Sun, Jun 17

The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can join a caregiver’s support group organized by The Arc Greater Twin Cities. The free group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The group is an opportunity for participants to support one another, share successful parenting techniques, discuss the challenges and hopes of raising a child with FASD, and become better educated about the disorder. The FASD Relative Caregivers Support Group is sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Network. FFI: Janet Salo, 952-920-0855

10:00 am – 11:30 am at Arc Greater Twin Cities, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul

Mon, Jun 18

Anxiety Support Group Meets in East St. Paul

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for persons with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Starting Jan. 5, an Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call NAMI at 651-645-2948, or go to www.namihelps.org.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street, E. St. Paul, MN

Wed, Jun 20

Vet Connection Support Group Meets in St. Paul – NAMI Minnesota

Talk to someone who understands, someone who’s been there. NAMI Vet Connection Support Group is a program that gives veterans the opportunity to talk with other veterans and share their experiences, as well as the successes and hardships of the reintegration process. For more information call Molly at 651-645-2948 ext: 112, or Brian at 651-261-1185.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 45 West 10th St., room G-752, St. Paul, MN

Thu, Jun 21

Living Well with a Disability Series – hosted by MCIL

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers Living Well with a Disability, a free ten-week wellness workshop for people with disabilities that help consumers achieve full participation through health maintenance and health promotion activities. Developed by the University of Montana, the peer-facilitated and consumer directed workshops begin a journey of empowerment. Classes start 10 a.m. Thu, Jan. 12 and continue Thursday mornings. Please give two weeks’ notice if accommodations are needed. For more information: contact Corbett Laubignat at corbettl@mcil-mn.org or (651) 603-2028.

10:00 am – 11:30 am at MCIL, 1600 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104