2010
ANNOUNCEMENT: The MINNESOTA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS is pleased to issue Call for Presenters for the 2010 Annual Conference:
Rising to the Challenge: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to End Homelessness, November 15 - 16, 2010, St. Cloud, MN. Particularly interested in proposals that provide tangible suggestions for:
Working across sectors to prevent and end homelessness * Intergovernmental partnerships * Involving volunteers and community members in new ways * Innovations in regional collaboration. Workshop proposals due August 25th.
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July 30: WomenVenture. Money Wise Workshop: Preventing Identity Theft 12 PM – 1 PM. $25. Learn how thieves get your information and what you can do to minimize your risk. 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
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August 1: MN Lynx host Seattle. 6 PM at the Target Center, 600 First Avenue South, Minneapolis. Discount link for Consortium oss.ticketmaster Write Erin for special code.
August 2: Minnesota Women's Building and Women's Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM). Exhibition of works by WARM member artists Mary Bergs, Farida Hughes, Rashaun Kartak. M-F, 9 AM-4 PM. Opening Reception is Wednesday, August 4 from 6-8 PM. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@mnwomen.org
August 2: WomenVenture. Debt Reduction and Asset Building 6 PM – 9 PM. $25 (#2 in a series of 4). Learn how to improve your net worth by prioritizing and reducing your debt. 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 3: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Free. Overview of WomenVenture’s programs and services.
Business Ownership 101 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. $40. Explore starting and financing new businesses from the people who know best -- small business owners. Finding Work that Works 12:30 PM – 2 PM.$25. Evaluate your career options and determine the best direction for you.
Job Readiness 6 PM – 9 PM. $40 (#4 in a series of 5 classes). Learn job-keeping techniques, job goals, positioning yourself for advancement,how to leave a job, and dealing with sexual harassment.
Personal Pitch 6 PM – 9 PM. $40 (#1 in a series of 5 classes).
Learn how to impart a memorable message by creating your own personal “one minute commercial.” Women Can Do It 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Free. Training for low-income women seeking work in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology (IT), and energy process. Learn more during a free information session. 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 3: Twin Cities Gray Panthers. Community Birthday Party in honor of Maggie Kuhn who founded the Gray Panthers forty years ago. Social Justice Awards will be presented and includes WAMM who will receive the peace activist award. 5:30-7:30 PM. Rondo Community Library, St. Paul. sallybrown46@comcast.net
August 3: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Living with MS and Fulfilling your Dream. Registration at 5:30 PM. 6-8 PM. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Complimentary, but you must reserve to 800/887-8100.
August 3: MN Lynx host Connecticut. 7 PM at the Target Center, 600 First Avenue South, Minneapolis. Discount link for Consortium oss.ticketmaster Write Erin for special code.
August 4: Women in Transition. Weathering Change Seminar. 1-4 PM. How to weather a career storm...unexpected changes, forecast ways to navigate change with less stress and more success. Use motivation, wisdom and balance to stay on course no matter which way the wind is blowing. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
August 5 - 6: MNALL (Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life). Cross-Training for Victim Service Providers. The purpose of this training to to offer service providers information and strategies to promote collaboration and victim-centered remedies to enhance older victims' safety and quality of their lives. It is designed for Adult Protection Workers, Community-based domestic violence advocates; Community-based sexual assault advocates; System based advocates; Aging network professionals. Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM (lunch on your own); Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Blaine Police Department, Blaine. Free! Space is limited to register today to jans@mnall.org
August 5: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Free. Overview of WomenVenture’s programs and services. Social Media 101: What’s the Big Deal? 7 PM – 8 PM. Free. Introductory class provides a brief background about the fundamental social media tools. Whether you’re looking for employment or you’re a business owner
looking to increase your online presence, social media is an essential.
Women Can Do It (non-traditional careers) 5 PM – 6 PM. Free. Training for low-income women seeking work in fields that offer high
wages with opportunity for advancement: construction,engineering,
information technology (IT), and energy process. Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions 6 PM – 9 PM. $25 (#4 in a series of 4 classes). Start building good relationships with financial
institutions. Learn about banks and credit unions. Discover various types of insurance and learn how to protect you identity and assets.
Business Ownership 101 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. $40. Explore starting and financing new businesses from the people who know best -- small business owners! 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 6: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, MN Metro Branch. Women in Black will be taking part in the Hiroshima commemoration at the Peace garden by Lake Harriet. Vigil at Sadako sculpture at 11 AM which will consist of standing with the girls visiting from Japan. Interested in being part of the ceremony send your name to mcuneo77@aol.com for further information.
August 7: Asian Indian Family Wellness/SEWA-AIFW. 1st Major Health and Resource Fair for Families and Children. 9 AM-3PM. Education seminars, medical screenings and consultations, community resource exhibitors, alternative medicine vendors, keynote remarks from Dr. Jon Hallberg, MPR. Free. Hindu Temple of Minnesota, Nath Auditorium, 10530 Troy Lane N., Maple Grove. More info: 763/234-8301.
August 7: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
August 7: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. "Shooting Star" at the Guthrie Theater. 1 PM Matinee. Bus will depart College Club at 12:10. Please arrive early. $49 includes ticket and transportation from College Club. Deadline 5/15/10. 651/602-9839.
August 7: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). 70's Summer Fiesta. 4-8 PM in Minneapolis. Carol Masters is 70, wants to raise a little ruckus and a little $$$ for WAMM. Potluck, grill, No gifts, but donations to WAMM welcome. FFI and RSVP: cmasters@bitstream.net
August 9: WomenVenture. Building a Good Credit Rating 6 PM – 9 PM. $25 (#3 in a series of 4 classes). Gain skills necessary to improve your credit score. Learn about the Fair Credit Reporting Act, your rights under it and how to dispute items with the credit bureau. 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 10 and 12: Women in Transition. Two-day Job Transition Services Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Helps you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
August 10: WomenVenture. Career & Employment Transition Group for Women 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Free. Walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas, and gain networking contacts. Marketing Materials 6 PM – 9 PM. $40. (#2 in a series of 5 classes). Create a winning résumé, cover letter and portfolio to highlight your
accomplishments. Work and Life Balance 6 PM – 9 PM. $40 (#5 in a series of 5). Set goals, reduce stress, manage time and deal with a crisis. 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 10: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. In collaboration with the Integrative Medicine Program at Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota and The Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Allina Health, Growing Healthy Families Series: Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Whole Family Approach to Balancing Emotions. Last of 5 Tuesday evening sessions from 6-8 PM. Cost of series: $60/$85 per family; cost per class: $15/$20 per family. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Register by calling 952/935-2202.
August 11, 18 and 25: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Physical Therapy Workshop: Protect Your Back During Daily Activity. 1-2 PM. $75 for Merz patients and Marsh members; $85 for nonmembers. Register at 952/935-2202.
August 12 and 13: WomenVenture. Planning to Succeed. 9 AM-5 PM. $325. Two-day workshop provides tools entrepreneurs need to build and grow a business that is feasible, viable, and desirable. Topics covered include planning to succeed, market planning, cash flow planning and projections, operations planning, and record keeping and financial management. (A one-hour personal business consultation is iincluded in the registration fee.) Are You Really LinkedIn? 6 PM – 8 PM. $40. LinkedIn is one of the most powerful weapons of the career search in today’s market. Learn hands-on how to optimize your profile, research companies and use your connections to find a job.
Career & Employment Transition Group for Women 6 PM – 8 PM. Free. Walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas, and gain networking contacts.2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 12: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Fifth Annual English Afternoon Tea. 2-4 PM. Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit AAUW's Educational Foundation. Reserve online at Reservations@stpaulcollegeclub.com by August 9. 990 Summit, St. Paul. 651/227-5885.
August 12: Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce and KBEM-FM Jazz Radio 88.5 FM. Jazz After Work Ladies' Night Business Networking Event. 4-6:30 PM. Bring a woman friend and stop by the Rooftop Terrace, Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street, Mpls. Admission is free with a business card.
August 12: MN Lynx host Los Angeles. 7 PM at the Target Center, 600 First Avenue South, Minneapolis. Discount link for Consortium oss.ticketmaster Write Erin for special code.
August 14: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill. Salsa & Pesto Festival at WEI. Join a community of other interesting and fun foodies and make your own Salsa and Pesto using organic produce picked fresh from WEI's farm gardens. Bring Your Own Blender! www.w-e-i-org
August 15: MN Lynx host San Antonio. 6 PM at the Target Center, 600 First Avenue South, Minneapolis. Discount link for Consortium oss.ticketmaster Write Erin for special code.
August 16. Minnesota Women's Consortium. Every August in honor of Women's Equality Day, August 26, we host a week-long Feminist Film Fest. The films we show depict feminist concepts or characters. Bring a friend and your lunch. Popcorn will be provided. All films will be shown at 11:30 AM in the Minnesota Women's Building. This year's Picks: Monday, August 16: Girls Rock
Tuesday, August 17: Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Wednesday, August 18: Amreeka
Thursday, August 19: Princess Mononoke
Friday, August 20: Whip It
Some trailers for these movies at www.equalityquilt.org
August 17: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Free. Overview of WomenVenture’s programs and services.
Business Ownership 101 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM at WomenVenture, $40. Explore starting and financing new businesses from the people who know best -- small business owners! 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 18 - 19: MNALL (Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life). Cross-Training for Victim Service Providers. The purpose of this training to to offer service providers information and strategies to promote collaboration and victim-centered remedies to enhance older victims' safety and quality of their lives. It is designed for Adult Protection Workers, Community-based domestic violence advocates; Community-based sexual assault advocates; System based advocates; Aging network professionals. Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM (lunch on your own); Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. St. Paul Police Department (Western District), St. Paul. Free! Space is limited to register today to jans@mnall.org
August 18: WomenVenture. Planning to Succeed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. $325. Learn to build and grow a business that is feasible, viable and desirable with this five-part series. (August 18th – September 15th)
Build a Basic Business Website- 6:00pm – 9:00pm at WomenVenture, $195. Learn how to build and update a basic five-page website using Yahoo Site Builder. In three sessions, attendees will have a ready-to-publish website, and the skills needed to manage it. (A one-hour personal business consultation is included in the registration fee.) (Wednesdays from Aug 18-Sept 1).2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 18: Minnesota Public Radio with Special Honors to the League of Women Voters celebrating their 90th year. On the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, please join MPR for the Women's City Cabaret -- an evening of many singers, poets and special guests with host Jearlyn Steele at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul. Tickets: 651/290-1221.
August 19-20: Asian Women United of MN, Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together, Professional Hmong Women Association, others. API Men Institute. Call to action to all API men to examine the intersection of sexism and racism and to explore how power and privilege contribute to violence against women and children. Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis. 8:30 AM-5:30 PM. Free but requires registration. 612/724-0756.
August 19: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start 6:00PM – 6:45 PM. Free. Overview of WomenVenture’s programs and services.
Business Ownership 101 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at WomenVenture, $40. Explore starting and financing new businesses from the people who know best -- small business owners! 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul. 651/646-3808.
August 20 - 22: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Lakamaga Adult Education Conference: Spark the Fire Within. Camp Lakamaga in Marine on St. Croix, MN. www.girlscoutsrv.org/
August 21: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
August 22: Advocating Change Together. Jazz for Peace to perform Second Fundraising Benefit Concert for the Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference. 3:30-5:30 PM. The Artists' Quarter, 408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul. Discount Ticket Price: $25/ $35 after July 5. Contact Kathy act@selfadvocacy.org for tickets or questions.
August 24 and 26: Women in Transition. Two-day Job Transition Services Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Helps you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
August 27: Women in Transition. "A Whole New Mind" Seminar. Explore ideas from author Daniel Pink. The competitive work edge of the future will be all about what we do, feel and create with our "whole new mind." Identify ways to add more creativity and innovation into your work/life routines. 1-4 PM. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. $30 or sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
August 28: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill. Honey Spinning Day and Potluck at WEI. If you want to see how honey is harvested and bottled, this is a great day to find out at this members-only event. Come and join the sticky and delicious fun! www.w-e-i-org
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September 1 - 2: MNALL (Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life). Cross-Training for Victim Service Providers. The purpose of this training to to offer service providers information and strategies to promote collaboration and victim-centered remedies to enhance older victims' safety and quality of their lives. It is designed for Adult Protection Workers, Community-based domestic violence advocates; Community-based sexual assault advocates; System based advocates; Aging network professionals. Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM (lunch on your own); Thursday 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. Brookdale Public Library, Brooklyn Center. Free! Space is limited to register today to jans@mnall.org
September 4: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
September 10 - September 12: The White House Project. Minnesota Go Run. Duluth, MN. Register.
September 10: Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless & MESH. 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. 1 PM. Deer Run Golf Club, Victoria, MN. https://www.thedatabank.com/
September 15 - 16: MNALL (Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life). Cross-Training for Victim Service Providers. The purpose of this training to to offer service providers information and strategies to promote collaboration and victim-centered remedies to enhance older victims' safety and quality of their lives. It is designed for Adult Protection Workers, Community-based domestic violence advocates; Community-based sexual assault advocates; System based advocates; Aging network professionals. Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM (lunch on your own); Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Carver County Government Center, Chaska. Free! Space is limited to register today to jans@mnall.org
September 18: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
September 26: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Annual Silent Auction & Celebration. 5-8 PM. Bidding closes at 7 PM on over 200 items. Complimentary buffet from 5:30-6:30 PM. Live music. Suggested donation: $10-$30. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 Third Avenue South, Mpls. 612/827-5364.
September 29 - 30: MNALL (Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life). Cross-Training for Victim Service Providers. The purpose of this training to to offer service providers information and strategies to promote collaboration and victim-centered remedies to enhance older victims' safety and quality of their lives. It is designed for Adult Protection Workers, Community-based domestic violence advocates; Community-based sexual assault advocates; System based advocates; Aging network professionals. Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM (lunch on your own); Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Hastings City Hall, Hastings. Free! Space is limited to register today to jans@mnall.org
September 29: Children's Law Center of Minnesota. Annual Benefit Celebrating 15 Years. Windows on Minnesota, The Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis. 5:30-8 PM. Silent and live auctions. To request an invitation, contact Trish Kiefer at 651/644-4438.
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October 2: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill. Fall Open House More details later. www.w-e-i-org
October 2: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
October 16: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Super Saturday. Adult Enrichment Event. Rochester area. www.girlscoutsrv.org/
October 16: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
October 21: Resource. 50th Anniversary Celebration. 5:30-8 PM at International Market Square, Minneapolis. www.resource-mn.org
October 23 and 24: Women's Center, Gender & Women's Studies, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Institutional Diversity Minnesota State University, Mankato. 29th Annual Women & Spirituality Conference. Marrying Sex and Spirituality: A Planetary Challenge. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Akasha Hull. Registration Check-In begins Saturday 9 AM. 507/389-2077.
October 30: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill. U-Pick Apple Day for members only. Come and help us finish up the 2010 Apple Harvest. www.w-e-i-org
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November 6: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
November 6: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill. Cider Saturday Festival at WEI. Fresh squeezed cider - yum. www.w-e-i-org
November 6: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Leadership Conference. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls, MN. www.girlscoutsrv.org/
November 10: WomenVenture. 15th Annual Fall Leadership Event. Minneapolis Convention Center. Early Bird (before July 31): $95 individual; $950 table (seats 10). Tickets and registration at womenventure.org/conference/register
November 10: YWCA Duluth. Women of Distinction Luncheon. ellen@ywcaduluth.org
November 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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December 4: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
December 18: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill.Solstice Celebration and Bonfire. Come celebrate light and life at WE. Potluck and good friends -- a great way to end the year. www.w-e-i-org
December 18: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
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2011
February 5: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.Mid Winter Warm Up. Metro area. www.girlscoutsrv.org/
April 14: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. 3rd Annual Women of Distinction. Watch for updates at www.girlscoutsrv.org/
