2008

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August 30: Minnesota Lynx. vs Washington Mystics. 7 PM. Target Center.
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September 1: Welfare Rights Committee. March in the Poor People's Contingent starting at 11 AM from the State Capitol Grounds to the Republican National Convention. More info: 612/822-8020.

September 2: The White House Project. In partnership with Best Buy and Women's Leadership Forum (WOLF) and in conjunction with the Republication National Convention will celebrate women's leadership with a VIP reception and a screening of the documentary film "14 Women". "14 Women" offers a bipartisan look at the women in the U.S. Senate in 2006. Minnesota History Center. Limited number of VIP passes to 12:30 PM reception with Marie Wilson and panel of elected women and government leaders. RSVP to cgray@thewhitehouseproject.org or 651/556-1383.

September 2: WomenVenture. Career & Employment Transition Group for Women. 9-11 AM. 2324 University Avenue West, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

September 3: Honoring Women Worldwide. Learn New Ways to Think to Reach Your Highest Potential. 7:30 AM-9 AM. SPIRE, 2025 Larpenteur Ave W., Falcon Heights. Sign up by September 2 to Ma Lee Vang before 651/328-9501.

September 4: WomenVenture. Financial Goal Setting. 7-8 PM. $30. 2324 University Avenue West, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

September 6: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

September 6: WomenVenture. Budgeting to Create Savings. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. 2324 University Avenue West, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

September 6: Minnesota Historical Society. Votes for Women Tour. 1 PM. Minnesota State Capitol. Free booklet on the Minnesota Woman Suffrage Garden will be handed out to each tour visitor. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children age 6-17 and $2 discount for MHS members. 651/296-2881.

September 6 - October 11: International Institute of Minnesota. Free Citizenship Classes on Saturday Mornings. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks. Learn U. S. History and Government. Free. Please register in advance by calling Corleen at 651/647-0191, ext. 307.

September 8: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM. 201 N. Broad St., Suite 100, Mankato. 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166.

September 8: WomenVenture. Career and Life Planning for Women. 6-9 PM. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

September 8: UMN College of Continuing Education. Information Session. Adult learners can discover how to complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or credit certificate in a target subject area. 5:30-7 PM. 612/624-4000.

September 9: Women in Transition. Job Search Essentials Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 9: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 10 AM-Noon. 1618 South Broadway, New Ulm. 507/354-3112 or 1/800-505-9073.

September 9: Minnesota Lynx. vs Indiana Fever. 7 PM. Target Center.
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September 10: Women in Transition. Transitions - Moving On! Workshop. 1-4 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 10: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 10 AM - Noon. Blue Earth/MVAC Prof. Bldg, 301 North Main, Blue Earth. 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166.

September 11: American Association of University Women St. Paul. Reception for prospective members. 4:30-6 PM. 990 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Members will speak on AAUW focus and the branch weekly programs. RSVP to Mary 952/937-6064 or maryendorf@comcast.net

September 11: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together. Hmong Women Speakers' Series 2008 features Mayao Hang, MA Public Affairs speaking on Hmong Women for the 21st Century. Noon-1:30 PM. Hoa Bien Restaurant, 1129 University Ave West, St. Paul. $100 per session. 651/276-0957.

September 11: eWomenNetwork. Accelerated Networking Luncheon. Find Your Voice and Sing Your Heart Out featuring Arlene Vernon. 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis. $38-$55. 612/669-0450.

September 11: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 10 AM-Noon. Redwood Falls Public Library, 509 South Lincoln Street, Redwood Falls. Also from 10 AM-Noon at 201 North Broad Street, Suite 100, Mankato. 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166.

September 11 - 13: Theatre Unbound. BABE: An Olympic Musical, book and lyrics by Carolyn Gage, music by Andrea Jill Higgins. Singer/songwriter Ellis steps out as the lead for the concert/reading of this new musical about the greatest woman athlete in history, Babe Didrikson! One weekend only at the Jeanne D'Arc Auditorium, College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. Tickets: 612/721-1186

September 11: Life-Work Planning Center.Job-Search Skills Workshop in Mankato. 1-3 PM. 201 N. Broad Street, Suite 100, Mankato. Register: Marlene 507/345-1577. Over 50? Time to Create the Life You Love Workshop in New Ulm. 6-8 PM. 1618 South Broadway, New Ulm. Register: Christine at 1/800-505-9073.

September 12: Minnesota Lynx. vs Phoenix Mercury. 7 PM. Target Center.
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September 12: Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD Action Fund. Fundraiser with Garrison Keillor, Mayors Chris Coleman and R. T. Rybak to support pro-choice candidates and reproductive rights. Home of Sylvia and Samuel Kaplan in Minneapolis. $75-$500. RSVP online at www.ppaction.org/ppmsd/events/afev208/details.tcl or to Laura at 612/821-6188.

September 13: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. Silent No More - 9th Annual Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer in honor of all women who have fought ovarian cancer. 5K Run, 2K Walk, and Kids Fund Run. 7:30-8:30 AM Registration. Rosland Park, Highway 62 & Valley Vie Road, Edina. More info: 612/822-0500 or visit www.mnovarian.org

September 13: WomenVenture. Career and Life Planning for Women. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Career and Life Planning for Women Over 45. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM.2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

September 15: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9-10 AM Welcome Back Coffee and Tea Time. 10 AM Greetings and Introduction to Programs. 10:45 Breaking New Ground at the MIA with Kaywin Feldman. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM The Bold New Frontiers of Giving with Susan Cornell Wilkes. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

September 15: Women in Transition. Interviewing Essentials. 6-8 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 15: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM. Waseca/LeSueur Regional Library, 408 N. State Street, Waseca. 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166.

September 16: Minnesota AIDS Project. Allan Spear Forum features Regan Hofmann, Editor in Chief, POZ. 7 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis. Free and open to the public. 612/373-9162.

September 16: Life-Work Planning Center. 10 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM. LeSueur Public Library, 118 E. Ferry Street, LeSueur. 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166.

September 16 and 18: Women in Transition. Job/Life Change Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 17: Twin Cities Gray Panthers, others. Small Actions -- Big Changes: Creating a Future of Healthy Children with Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige who will discuss her new book "Taking Back Childhood". 6:30-7:30 PM. Free and Open to the community (reception with healthy refreshments served). East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700-2nd Street NE, Minneapolis. Register by September 12 to 612/787-4063. Need childcare? Indicate number and ages of children when registering.

September 17: League of Women Voters Minneapolis, WATCH and others. Judicial Issues Forum. 7-9 PM. Temple Israel Auditorium, 2324 Emerson Avenue So., Minneapolis. 612/333-6319.

September 17: Minnesota Women's Press. Minnesota Women's Directory Women Working Together Event. 4:30-7 PM. Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE., Mpls. 651/646-3968.

September 18: Children's Law Center of Minnesota. 4th Annual "The Lud" Golf Outing. Columbia Golf Course. 1 PM. In memory of George Ludcke, a volunteer lawyer at Children's Law Center of Minnesota. Donations to CLC in George's name are welcome. 651/644-4438.

September 18: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)-MN Chapter. Breaking the Profit Barrier with Networking Magic. 4:30-7 PM. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. 952/929-7921 for details.

September 18 - 19: MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA). 2008 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium "Influencing Community and Policy: Organizing as Leaders". Riverwood Inn and Conference Center, Albertville, MN. Watch for more information at www.mncasa.org

September 18: Community Shares of Minnesota. Campaign Kick-Off. 5-6:30 PM. McKnight Foundation, 710 Second Street South, 4th floor, Minneapolis. 651/647-0440.

September 18: WomenVenture. 6th Annual River of Dreams Home Tour. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you drink in the beautiful surroundings of four historic neighborhoods along the Minneapolis riverfront. You'll hop on a vintage-style trolley and journey to the most spectacular urban homes in Minneapolis. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, drinks and dessert. The tour begins at the spectacular Washburn Lofts in the Mill District. 5:30-9 PM. www.womenventure.org/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=79

September 19: Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the YWCA Minneapolis. UPStart lecture series features Keesha Gaskins, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota. 8:30-9:30 AM. YWCA Midtown, 2121 East Lake St., Minneapolis. 612/236-1815 Erin.

September 19: Twin Cities Music Foundation. Benefit at the Weisman Art Museum, includes an evening of drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, live music, beautiful artwork, auction. Musee Art Auction @ the Weisman Museum, 333 East River Road, Minneapolis. More info: www.museeart.org

September 20: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

September 21: League of Women Voters of St. Paul. Voter Registration. 1:30-3:30 PM. Highland Library. Info: www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/locations/highlandpark.html

September 22: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 Interest Groups. 10:45-11:45 AM The Impact of Globalization on Women of the World with Nasrin Jewell. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM Applause for the Arts. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

September 22: Women in Transition. Create a Network of Job Leads Seminar. 6-8 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 22: UMN College of Continuing Education. Information Session. Adult learners can discover how to complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or credit certificate in a target subject area. 5:30-7 PM. 612/624-4000.

September 23: Minnesota Alliance for Health Care Self-Determination. One Day Conference to Explore Our Right to Health Care Self-Determination: Current Threats and Opportunities. Scheduled Speakers: Lois Uttley, MPP, Director of The MergerWatch Project; Kathryn Tucker, Director of Legal Affairs, Compassion and Choices; Sondra Goldshein, JD, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project. 9 AM-1:30 PM. Free. Continuing Education & Conference Center, St. Paul Campus, University of MN. More info: Linnea at 651/602-7655 or linnea@prochoiceminnesota.org

September 23: Wise Women Celebrations. 2nd Annual
“WOMEN WHO WORK SMARTER SHOWCASE”. Exhibits, demos, entertainment by women, for women and of interest to women. 4:30-8 PM. Shoreview Community Center. For information call Elaine @ 612-799-7996 or
email LCARNAHANS@ AOL.COM

September 23: Women's Human Rights Program, Advocates for Human Rights. Film Series: "The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo". 6:45 PM. Rondo Community Outreach Branch, 461 North Dale St., St. Paul. mhunt@advrights.org

September 23: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. Opening Evening Meeting with Dinner and Program featuring Arvonne Fraser, Author of "She's No Lady: Politics, Family, and International Feminism". 5 PM. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

September 23: Mujeres Unidas/Women United. Public Forum Series "Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum" features Senator Patricia Torres Ray, the first Latina woman senator in Minnesota history who will speak on Latina women in state government and the role that Latinas can play in influencing legislation. 6:30 PM. Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead. 218/236-9884.

September 23: UpSwing Business Expo. 5-7:30 PM. Attendance fee: Business Card. Exhibit fee: $215 to $345. Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street, Minneapolis. More info 952/400-0198.

September 24: Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Teen Pregnancy Prevention 101. 9 AM-3:30 PM. American Red Cross, 1301 West St. Germain, St. Cloud. $50 member/$5 nonmember. Scholarships available. 651/644-1447 or 1/800-657-3697.

September 24: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Comedy for Choice. Doors open 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM. Suburban World Theater, 3022 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. Paid parking available @ Calhoun Square. Tickets: $30 in advance/$35 at the door. Limited premium seating option: 4 person table w/4 free drinks for $150. RSVP: www.ProChoiceMinnesota.org

September 25: Women in Transition. Celebrate What's Right with the World, an evening designed to unleash your creativity and explore new opportunities that will allow you to thrive in a micromanaged world. 6-8:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. #212, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

September 25: Minnesota Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. A musical celebration of Sexual Health, Religious Freedom and Reproductive Justice in Minnesota. 5-8 PM. Jitters Cafe and Martini Bar, 205 E. Hennepin Ave.,, Minneapolis. $25 advance; $30 at door. Appetizers served. Cash Bar. Silent Auction. 612/870-0974.

September 26: National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter (NASW). Creating Healthy Organizational Culture - Defining It, Achieving It, and Maintaining It. 8:00 AM-4 PM. Continuing Education and Conference Center, UMN St Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul. Members $115, nonmember $145. Register at www.naswmn.org

September 27: PFLAG St. Paul/Minneapolis. PFLAG Northern Plains Regional Conference. 8:30 AM - Close. Sofitel Minneapolis, 5601 West 78th Street, Bloomington. $60-$100. 612/825-1660.

September 28: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Iraq: Culture, History and Current Events. Lecture with Presentation, Art, Music, and Food. 6 PM. Center for Independent Artists (El Colegio), 4137 Bloomington Avenue South, Minneapolis. 612/827-5364.

September 28: Ann Bancroft Foundation Dare to Dream Minigrant Program. 2nd Annual Women Run the Cities Walk/Run Event to benefit the Dare to Dream Minigrant Program. Minnehaha Park. 7:30 AM-1 mil run for girls; 8 AM - 10 mile run and a 5K run/walk at 8:10 AM. Open to all women, from experienced runners and walkers to beginnners. More info: www.tslevents.com

September 29: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 A Healing Approach to Conflict and Crime with JoAnn Ward. 10:45-11:45 AM MIA (Missing in America): Challenges to Successful Reintegration from Prison. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM Restorative Justice in an Educational Setting. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

September 30: West Central Initiative. 2 hour presentation on the New IRS Form 990 with Eve Borenstein, nationally known exempt organization tax practitioner. 3-5 PM. Fargo Holiday Inn. $25. Register at www.areafoundation.org

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October 1: Children's Law Center of Minnesota. 13th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit. Silent and Live Auctions. 5-8:30 PM. Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis. 651/644-4438.

October 1: The Women's Environmental Institute. 2008 Mother Earth Banquet honoring the Earth and Three Mothers of the Environmental Justice Movement, a Benefit for the Women's Environmental Institute. Honorees are Devra Lee Davis, Winona LaDuke, and Annie Young. 5:30-9:30 PM. Park House, 2120 Park Ave., Mpls. $50/person, or $45 with reservation by September 7. 651/583-0705.

October 1: League of Women Voters of St. Paul. State Representative District 64A & B Forum. Highland Library: Hillcrest Recreation auditorium. 7-8:30 PM. http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/locations/highlandpark.html

October 2: WATCH. Kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a walk-in to your Courthouse. National Walk-in for Justice. Join WATCH in walk-in to the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Info: 612/341-2747 x 7.

October 4: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

October 4: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Iraq: Culture, History and Current Events. Lecture with Presentation, Art, Music, and Food. 6 PM. Center for Independent Artists (El Colegio), 4137 Bloomington Avenue South, Minneapolis. 612/827-5364.

October 4: League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissioners. 37th Annual Conference: Celebrating 60 Years of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Strategies to Strengthen & Invigorate Our Communities addressing UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Disability Issues, GLBT Issues, Close the Gap in Education, American Indian Curriculum. 8:30 AM-4 PM. Kahler Grand Hotel, 20 Southwest Second Avenue, Rochester. $85 ($100 after September 1). Evening Prior is a Networking Event followed by Stage Left Presentation 7 - 11 PM. More info: 763/546-7469 Marion Helland.

October 5: Megan Fischer 5th Annual Memorial Fundraiser to Benefit Survivor Resources (formerly known as Victim Intervention Program, Inc. [VIPI]). Noon-4 PM. Silent auction Noon-2; Live auction 2:30-4; many raffles throughout the day. Music Provided by the Midas Touch Band. Free hot dogs and brats. $10 at the door. 16 and under free. Mancini's Char House, 531 West 7th Street, St. Paul. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, contact irene_49ers@yahoo.com

October 6: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 Reaching Across Cultures with Elizabeth Mach. 10:45-11:45 AM The People, Places and Things that Shape our State with Kate Roberts. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM Business Meeting. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

October 6: UMN College of Continuing Education. Information Session. Adult learners can discover how to complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or credit certificate in a target subject area. 5:30-7 PM. 612/624-4000.

October 7: League of Women Voters Minneapolis, WATCH and others. Judicial Candidate Debate. Noon-2 PM. Hennepin County Bar Association, 600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390, Minneapolis. 612/333-6319.

October 7: St. Paul League of Women Voters. State Representative District 65 A & B Forum. Rondo Community Outreach Library. http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/locations/rondo.html

October 8: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Life Transition Series: Finding Your Own Way led by Richard Leider. 1st in series: Being in Transition. 7:30-8 AM Continental Breakfast and Networking. 8-10 AM Program. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. 3 session series: Members $300, nonmembers $360 or per session members $125, nonmembers $150. Register 952/935-2202.

October 10 - 12: PFLAG St. Paul/Minneapolis. Regional conference for PFLAGers in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. 612/825-1660.

October 11: Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD. Making the Connections: A Day of Discovery for Mothers and Daughters. An all-day retreat for daughters, ages 10-12, and their mothers or female mentors. Examine changes that come with puberty and adolescence, work together to enhance positive communication and connection, recognize the healthy nature of developing sexuality, celebrate the joys and strengths of being girls and women. More info or to register, contact Emily at 612/821-6186.

October 11 and 12: Minnesota State University, Mankato, Women's Studies. 27th Annual Women & Spirituality Conference with Keynote Speaker Riane Eisler. Minnesota State University, Mankato. 507/389-2077.

October 12: Women's Human Rights Program, Advocates for Human Rights. Fall House Party/Fundraiser. 3-5 PM at the home of Marlene and Tom Kayser. Join us to celebrate the Women's Program and the birthday of Advisory Committee Co-Chair and Board member, Marlene Kayser. Tom Kayser has agreed to match donations up to the amount raised at the September 2007 House Party. mhunt@advrights.org

October 13: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 8:30-9:30 Passage Fall Shower. 9:30-10:30 The Panic of 1857: Subprime Mortgage Crisis of Its Day? with Dr. Jenny Wahl. 10:45-11:45 AM Living with Bipolar Disorder with Marya Hornbacher. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM Open Your Mind With Food for Thought with Sue Zelickson. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

October 14: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. Meeting with Dinner and Program featuring Terry Gips on Sustainability and the Natural Step Framework: A Win-in-Win for Business, Our Community and the Earth. 5 PM. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

October 15: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)-MN Chapter. NAWBO Connections. 4:30-7 PM. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. 952/929-7921.

October 15: Women's Human Rights Program, Advocates for Human Rights. Film Series: "Finding Dawn". 7 PM. Hayden Heights Branch Library, 1456 White Bear Avenue, St. Paul. mhunt@advrights.org

October 18: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

October 18: Life-Work Planning Center. Networking Event. 1-3 PM. Blue Earth County Library, 100 East Main Street, Mankato. RSVP by Monday October 6 to Marlene at 507/345-1577 or 1/800-369-5166 or Chris at 507/354-3112 or 1/800-505-9073.

October 20: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 8:30-9:30 Collection of Professional Clothing. 9:30-10:30 Minnesota's Geology and the History of Exploration. 10:45-11:45 AM A Jazz Retrospective with Christine Rosholt. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM The New Minnesota Miracle with Rep. Mindy Greiling. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

October 20: UMN College of Continuing Education. Information Session. Adult learners can discover how to complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or credit certificate in a target subject area. 5:30-7 PM. 612/624-4000.

October 21: League of Women Voters of St. Paul. State Representative District 66 A & B Forum. 7-8:30 PM. St. Anthony Park Library. http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/locations/highlandpark.html

October 22: Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport UMN. Fall Distinguished Lecture Series features a panel of Minnesota female Olympic athletes. 7-9 PM. Cowles Auditorium in the Hubert H. Humphrey Center on the West Bank. 612/625-9671.

October 22-24: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. 2008 Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration: Reflection for Renewal: Responding to the Changing Needs of Battered Women and Their Communities. 651/646-6177 x 13.

October 27: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 Special Interest Groups. 10:45-11:45 AM Restoring the Vision: Ending Poverty in Minnesota with Sen. John Marty. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM International Courts and How They Work. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

October 28: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. Dinner and Program featuring Robin Partch, Winemaker on Winemaking in Minnesota. 5 PM. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

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November 1: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

November 3: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 Peace and Reconciliation in the Middle East through Education with Dr. Nurith Zmora. 10:45-11:45 AM The Art and Life of Maria Sibylla Merian with Lisa Dickinson Michaux. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM The Invisible People with Sheila Schunk Jensen. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

November 5: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Life Transition Series: Finding Your Own Way led by Richard Leider. 2nd in series: Staying on Purpose. 7:30-8 AM Continental Breakfast and Networking. 8-10 AM Program. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. 3 session series: Members $300, nonmembers $360 or per session members $125, nonmembers $150. Register 952/935-2202.

November 6 and 7: MN ACE Women's Network. 2008 Annual Fall Conference "Women Learning & Leading Together". Thursday afternoon and Friday all day. Metropolitan State University. Thursday evening dinner and networking event being held at W. A. Frost, St. Paul. Our organization serves women leaders in higher education -- current or aspiring -- and was established through the Office of Women in Higher Education and is a part of the American Council on Education. More info: Lisa Thomas 612/381-3338.

November 7: WomenVenture. 13th Annual WomenVenture Professional Development Conference. Keynote by Jane Seymour award-winning actress and entrepreneur. Women's Marketplace, career enhancing workshops, and WomenVenture's Legacy Award. Minneapolis Convention Center. More info: www.womenventure.org

November 7 - 23: Theatre Unbound. How I Learned To Drive by Paula Vogel. A tale of seduction, control and learning the rules of the road. Surprisingly hilarious deeply harrowing, this 1998 Pulitzer Prize winner explores one woman's survival amid the many forces that drive her apart from her own body. The Neighborhood House at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul. Tickets: 612/721-1186.

November 7: National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter (NASW). Resilience Training: An Integrative Approach to the Recovery and Prevention of Depression. 8:00 AM-4 PM. Continuing Education and Conference Center, UMN St Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul. Members $115, nonmember $145. Register at www.naswmn.org

November 10: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 The Nuclear Question with Lisa Ledwidge. 10:45-11:45 AM Managining Your Money in Retirement. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM Business Meeting. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

November 11: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. Dinner and Program featuring Dr. Karen Ashe, Researcher, UMN, on Unforgettable Discoveries. 5 PM. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

November 12: YWCA of Duluth. Women of Distinction Event. 218/722-7425.

November 13 - 14. Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Annual Meeting. More info later.

November 15: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

November 17: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 A Morning with Emily Dickinson with Maggie Pistner. 10:45-11:45 AM How Biofuels Starve the Poor. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM the Aging Spine with Erica Visto. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

November 24: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. 9:30-10:30 Interest Groups. 10:45-11:45 AM From Insurance to Travel by Way of Comedy with Holly Davis. Noon-1:15 Luncheon. 1:15-2:15 PM The Speaker Speaks About the House with Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Speaker of the MN House of Representatives. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

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December 1: Minnesota AIDS Project. Allan Spear Forum features Mark Senak, Attorney/Healthcare Policy Expert. 7 PM. UofM Law School, Lockhart Auditorium, 229 - 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Free and open to the public. 612/373-9162.

December 2: Minneapolis Women on Boards. Panel includes: Lois M. Martin, Senior VP & CFO, Capella Education Company; Robin J. Engelson, Managing Director, Lazard Middle Market; Terri Krivosha, Partner, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP; Panel facilitator: Cathy Connett, President, CorConnections. The purpose of the event is to educate and prepare women for board service. $85. More info: 952/400-0198 or info@sharpupswing.com

December 5: Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Human Rights Day Conference & Forum with keynote by Kweisi Mfume, former president of the NAACP and U. S. Representative. More info: 651/296-5663 (TTY 651/296-1283) or visit www.humanrights.state.mn.us

December 6: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

December 11: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together. Hmong Women Speakers' Series 2008 features Kaohly Her on Hmong Women in Corporate America. Noon-1:30 PM. Hoa Bien Restaurant, 1129 University Ave West, St. Paul. $100 per session. 651/276-0957.

December 12: Houston County Women's Resources. 25th Anniversary Gala. Piggy's Restaurant. 507/894-2676.

December 12: National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter (NASW). Relational Dynamics of Good Supervision. 8:00 AM-4 PM. Continuing Education and Conference Center, UMN St Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul. Members $115, nonmember $145. Register at www.naswmn.org

December 13: Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the YWCA Minneapolis. UPStart lecture series features Gloria Contreras Edin, Executive Director, Centro Legal, Inc. 8:30-9:30 AM. YWCA Midtown, 2121 East Lake St., Minneapolis. 612/236-1815 Erin.

December 15: Minneapolis Branch American Association of University Women. Holiday Lights Luncheon. 10:15 AM. $18. 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. 612/870-1661.

December 16: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)-MN Chapter. NAWBO Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction. Dr. Verna Cornelia Price will be the keynote speaker. 10:30 AM-2 PM. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. 952/929-7921.

December 20: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

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2009

January 7: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Life Transition Series: Finding Your Own Way led by Richard Leider. 3rd in series: Saving and Savoring the World. 7:30-8 AM Continental Breakfast and Networking. 8-10 AM Program. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. 3 session series: Members $300, nonmembers $360 or per session members $125, nonmembers $150. Register 952/935-2202.

January 20: Mujeres Unidas/Women United. Public Forum Series "Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum" features Amalia Anderson, Mexica community member and organizer for the Raices and Main Street Project, will speak on creating Latina voice in local government, institutions, and policies. 6:30 PM. Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead. 218/236-9884.

January 29: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Celebration 29 Fundraising Event. Details forthcoming.

February 6: National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter (NASW). Personality Disorders and Trauma: Understanding the Connection and Treating the Patterns. 8:00 AM-4 PM. Continuing Education and Conference Center, UMN St Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul. Members $115, nonmember $145. Register at www.naswmn.org

February 7: Theatre Unbound. 24 Hour Play Project & Benefit Gala. Over 40 TC playwrights, directors and actors dazzle us every year with six new short plays written, rehearsed and propelled onto the state. The catch? They only have 24 hours to do it! Eat, drink, bid and marvel as "prominent local artists walk the tightrope of on-the-spot creation" (City Pages). the Neighborhood House at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul. Tickets: 612/721-1186.

February 10 and 11: MN Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition, MN Network on Abuse in Later Life, MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the MN Coalition for Battered Women. 2009 Action Day to End Violence Against Women. www.mcbw.org

February 16: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Presidents on Presidents' Day. 651/228-0338.

March 18: Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the YWCA Minneapolis. UPStart lecture series features Meria Carstertherson, Superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools. 8:30-9:30 AM. YWCA Midtown, 2121 East Lake St., Minneapolis. 612/236-1815 Erin.

April 3 - 25: Theatre Unbound. Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. A rich mosaic of music and drama that captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenges and abiding legacy of frontier life and the creative power of the women who lived it. The Neighborhood House at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, 179 Robie Street, St. Paul. Tickets 612/721-1186.

April 17: National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter (NASW). Self-regulation in Children and Teens: How do they get it, How do we repair it, Why is it so important? 8:00 AM-4 PM. Continuing Education and Conference Center, UMN St Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul. Members $115, nonmember $145. Register at www.naswmn.org

April 17 & 18: Advocating Change Together. Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference: MOVING Self-Advocacy FORWARD. Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul. More info: 651/641-0297.

April 21 : Mujeres Unidas/Women United. Public Forum Series "Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum" features Ana Maria Vasquez-Restrepo, Global women's and indigenous human rights organizer and co-founder of Bridges Across Borders, based in Florida, is also an eco-artist named Ana Tierra. She will speak on principles of organizing based on her work in Panama and Mexico. 6:30 PM. Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead. 218/236-9884.

April 22: Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport UMN. Spring Distinguished Lecture Series features sports sociologist Michael Messner. 612/625-9671.