ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Posted 5/1/12: Women's Environmental Institute at Amador Hill needs your help now. Tent caterpillars are advancing on the orchard and crops need to go into the field and more help is needed in the greenhouse in seeding and transplanting. wei@w-e-i.org or call the farm office 651/583-0705.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Metro office invites you to partake in a fun, unique and experential training opportunity on June 6 where you will enter a world where the "larger culture" is Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. As a hearing person, you will be in the "smaller culture". You will depart this training with a greater understanding of the world of hearing loss and a desire to share your personal experience with others! Info.
Family Tree Clinic is now offering a Healthy Beginnings Childbirth Education Series on Thursdays from June 7 - 28 at 608 PM. If you have questions or would like to register for the course, please contact Erin Wilkins ewilkins@familytreeclinic.org or 651/645-0478 x 230.
Women's Advocates, Inc. is running very low on bath towels and twin sized sheets for the 50+ beds. If you can help, please contact Kate at 651/726-5203 or ksuchomel@wadvocates.org
Honoring Women Worldwide is seeking Mentors/Facilitators for 7th or 8th Grade Battle Creek Middle School Girls. Sign up for fall now! Professional women and men needed to work with small circles (6-9 students) of 7th or 8th graders from Battle Creek Middle School one morning a month from 6:45-8:45 AM. If you are interested in becoming a mentor for this fall, contact Kristin for an application or more info. 651/730-0900 or kristin@honoringwomenworldwide.org
2012
NOW - June 8: Women's Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM) and the Minnesota Women's Building. Exhibition of works by WARM member artists Shelly Leithheiser and Deborah Vander Eyk presenting Kinetic Connections. Opening Reception is Saturday, May 5, 6-9 PM. To view the exhibit outside of the reception time, visitors may make an appointment by contacting WARM at info@the warm.org or 612/567-9276.
May 17 - 18: Soroptimist International of Greater Minneapolis. Garage Sale. 8 AM-4 PM. Home of Karen Johnson in Eagan.kcljohnson@yahoo.com
May 17: Honoring Women Worldwide. Love is Straight Talk. (Virtual). www.honoringwomenworldwide.org
May 18: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. 2012 Statewide Conference & Leadership Institute: Women of Color and Native Women's Leadership Project. 7 AM-4:30 PM. More info Lani Suarez at msuarez@mcbw.org
May 18: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Anniversary Lunch and Conversation plus Lunchtime Q & A: Prairie Plants & Gardens. Noon-1:30 PM. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. www.themarsh.com
May 18 or 19: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Summer Weisman Art Museum Tours. Questions skaggsmj@comcast.net
May 18: OutFront Minnesota. 25th Anniversary Celebration. 8-11 PM. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Reception 6 PM. More information kendall@outfront.org
May 19: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Yoga Calm I Training. Learn how to share the benefits of yoga with children. 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. No yoga experience necessary. $195 per person includes book. The Marsh Riders Dakota Trail Ride. 26 miles round trip. Meet Highcroft Elementary School, Wayzata. $10/$15 plus cost of breakfast at The Bistro in St. Bonifacius.15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. www.themarsh.com
May 19: League of Women Voters Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues. 50th Annual Convention. 9 AM. Program: Stacey Lijewski presents NEMO Watershed Games. $14 Lunch, $5 speaker and meeting only. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 136 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Reserve by 5/4/12 to Meandmao2@aol.com.
May 19: Women's Drum Center. Drum Song Workshop. 10 AM at Groth Music. Volva Stav with Kari Tauring. 1-3 PM. $25. Drumline. 7:30-9 PM. $25. 2242 University Ave W., St. Paul. www.womensdrumcenter.org
May 19: Tubman. Starlight Soiree: Light Up the Night. Hosted by KDWB's Dave Ryan celebrates the youth who participates in Tubman's violence prevention programs. Live and silent auctions, dinner and dance. 6 PM-Midnight. Mall of America Field at the HHH Metrodome. Tickets.
May 19: Women's Drum Center. Circle of Trees: A Million Women Drummers Event. 6:30-8 PM. $15. 2242 University Ave W., St. Paul. www.womensdrumcenter.org
May 19: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Pro-Choice Prom. 8 PM-11 PM. $15 per person. Visit www.prochoiceminnesota.org for tickets.
May 20: Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs. Kay Marie Sisto Memorial Walk/Run/Roll to End Domestic Violence. Registration 11 AM-1 PM. 5K walk on the Western Waterfront Trail (not paved). 5K or 10K timed run on the Willard Munger Trail (paved). In memory of Kay Marie Sisto, who was shot three times by her ex-husband on May 26, 2010, as she left to meet her father for a walk. More info and to register www.theduluthmodel.org or call 218/722-2781. All proceeds benefit Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs.
May 20: Compassion & Choices of Minnesota. Grieving and Healing at End-of-Life with Lin Butler, consultant on end-of-life decisions and advance care planning. Noon-2 PM. First Unitarian Society, Chalice Room (downstairs and to the left), 900 Mount Curve, Minneapolis. Lunch may be purchased in the downstairs assembly room before hand. compchoicemn@comcast.net
May 20: Women's Drum Center. Rhythms and Rhymes for Mom And Dad Family Drumming. 2-3:15 PM. $5 per family member/4 years old and younger free. Co-Ed Drum Class. 4-5:30 PM. $15. 2242 University Ave W., St. Paul. www.womensdrumcenter.org
May 20: Vital Aging Network. Hartland to Capitol Hill: The Journey of a Wounded Healer. Ernie Gunderson, his singer-songwriter sister, Eunice and his partner, Becky, present the inspiring story of Mary Gunderson's life and her response to a family tragedy. The presentation, narrated by Ernie, includes photos and excerpts from Hartland to Capitol Hill: The Journey of a Wouded Healer interspersed with songs written and performed by Eunice. Cosponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) MN. 3-4:30 PM. Walker Church in Minneapolis. Register.
May 22: The White House Project. Go Lead Workshop: Brand Yourself for Leadership with Jean Nitchals. Session will help you identify your strengths, teach you how to leverage them as you lead, and incorporate them as a foundation for your personal brand. $15. 5:30-7:30 PM. cgray@thewhitehouseproject.org to register.
May 22: Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD. Political Conversation and Comedy with Lizz Winstead to benefit the Action Fund. 5:30 PM VIP Reception. 6 PM Reception. 7 PM Show. The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis. Tickets or for more information.
May 22: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Dr. Zelickson Talks Melanoma with Brian Zelickson, M.D. 6:30 PM. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. www.themarsh.com
May 22: Women's Drum Center. Drop In Drumming. 7:50-9 PM. $12. 2242 University Ave W., St. Paul. www.womensdrumcenter.org
May 24: Teenwise Minnesota. Adolescent Parent Training: Meeting the Unique Needs of Adolescent Mothers and Fathers. 9 AM-4 PM. Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis. Questions: 651/ 644-1447 or david@teenwisemn.org
May 30: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. Sunsational Skin Care Event. 1-4 PM. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. www.themarsh.com
May 30: Women's Drum Center. Rhythm of Spirit. 7-9 PM. $25. 2242 University Ave W., St. Paul. www.womensdrumcenter.org
May 31: Teenwise Minnesota. Be Wise Benefit Event. An evening of delicious food, sensational entertainment and inspired silent auction opportunities that celebrates and supports the accomplishments of Minnesota's young people. Mary Lee Dayton will be honored. 6-9 PM. Solera Restaurant, Minneapolis. Questions - Katie Welch at 651/644-1447 x 16.
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June 2: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). 5th Annual Walk Against Weapons. 10:30 AM Rain or Shine! Volunteer-Walker Check-in at Bakers Square Restaurant, 928 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie (parking lot). 11 AM 3 mile stroll encircling Eden Prairie Shopping Center. 12:30 PM Walk Ends/Rally at ATK, 7840 Flying Cloud Drive (shuttles back to Bakers). Sign up as many sponsors as you can -- family, friends and co-workers to sponsor your walk for peace and justice. www.worldwidewamm.org
June 2-3: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Flint Hills 2012 International Children's Festival. Saturday at 10 AM, Noon & 2 PM, Sunday at Noon & 2 PM: BAM. Saturday at 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM, Sunday at Noon & 3 PM: Zorro. Saturday at 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM & 2:45 PM, Sunday at 11 AM, 12:15 PM & 2:30 PM: Block Party! Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM, Sunday at 2 PM. World of Rhythm. Saturday at 11:30 AM & 2 PM, Sunday at 1 PM & 3 PM: The Wolf and the Goat. Visit online at ordway.org/festival.
June 4: womenwinning. 30th Annual Annual Luncheon: Share the Torch - Generations of Women Winning with Special Guest Anita Hill. 11 AM. Historic Milwaukee Depot, 300 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis. Details.
June 5: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
June 5: Child Care WORKS. Policy Hour. Noon-1 PM. Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis Street, Room Wesier A & B, St. Paul. 612/455-1055, x 10.
June 5: League of Women Voters Minneapolis. City Convention 2012. Keynote Speaker: Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer. 5:15 PM. the Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis. $35 dinner and meeting. $5 meeting only. 612/333-6319.
June 6: American Association of University Women Minneapolis Branch. St. Croix Valley Spring Getaway. 8:45 AM. www.aauwmpls.org
June 7: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. A Day on the Towns - guided tour of St. Paul & Minneapolis. $20. 8:45 AM meet at 990 Summit, St. Paul. 651/602-9839.
June 8 - 10: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Choice Leadership and Fellowship (CLIF). To develop, educate and empower emerging pro-choice leaders for twenty pro-choice young adults, aged 18 to 30. Details. Applications due by May 23.
June 9: Minnesota Women's Summit Committee. 13th Annual DFL Women's Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Presentation. The 2012 DFL Women of Distinction and 2012 DFL Rising Stars Awards will be presented. 11 AM. The Prom Center, 484 Inwood Avenue North, Oakdale. $35. More info www.dflwomenshalloffame.org
June 11: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: Can Organic Farming Save the World? with Prof. Bud Markhart (UofM School of Horticulture). 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
June 12: American Association of University Women Minneapolis Branch. In-Town Spring Getaway: Minnesota's Mount Vernon and the Como Carousel. 9:30 AM. www.aauwmpls.org
June 12 - 17: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Fela! 651/224-4222.
June 14: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Custody and Parent Time Advocacy Training. Session limited to 40 people. 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Register.
June 15: Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Idea for the observance of this day. Hold a "Town Hall" meeting for all senior service persons and the community, especially seniors. Noon has been a favorite time in many communities. More info.
June 16: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness.The Marsh Riders LRT Ride from The Marsh to Carver Park. 8:30 AM. 26 miles round trip. Meet at the Marsh. $10/$15 plus the cost of your breakfast at the 318 Restaurant in Excelsior. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. www.themarsh.com
June 17: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Wonderful Town Muscial Theater presented by Skylark Opera. Meet at the Theater at 2:30 PM. E. M. Pearson Theatre - Concordia University, 312 N. Hamline Avenue, St. Paul. $25. 651/602-9839.
June 18: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: What is Organic? with Meg Moynihan, MN Dept of Agriculture. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
June 19: Life-Work Planning Center. Moving Your Dream Along (Monthly Support Group) 1-3 PM. 201 North Broad Street, Mankato. Same time, different location: License Bureau, 1900 N. Franklin Street, New Ulm. 507/345-1577 or 1/800/369-5166
June 28-30: Compassion & Choices 2012 National Conference: Heights of Compassion, Bridges to Choice. Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemount, IL. Register online at www.compassionandchoices.org or call 1/800-247-7421 ext. 2296.
June 23: Honoring Women Worldwide. 4th Annual Garden Party: Thriving Together: Reaching Across Generations and Cultures.. www.honoringwomenworldwide.org
June 25: Vital Aging Network. Good for Business: Making the Most of the Maturing Workforce. As the boomer generation approaches retirement age, employers are at risk of losing a valuable resource and facing talent shortages. Employers who find new approaches to leverage and develop older workers can turn the demographic changes to their advantage. It's good for business and it's good for people 50+. This Vital Aging Network forum provides an opportunity for employers and older adults to share ideas and consider options for make the most of mature workers. 3-5 PM at the Southdale Library. Register.
June 25: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: Sustainable Farming Systems and Their Compatibility with Immigrant and Minority Populations with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, Rural Enterprise Center, Northfield. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
June 26 and 27: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. DV 101 Train-The-Trainer Session. 8 AM-5 PM. Register.
June 28-30: Compassion & Choices Conference. National Conference in Chicago. conference@CompassionAndChoices.org or 1/800/247-7421.
June 28: Life Illumination Presentations & Coaching. See the Vision & Succeed™ A Presentation for Discovering Vision, Turning BUSY-NESS to Blessedness, and Moving Onward. Noon CT. Hear how to be your best, do your best, and live in harmony! 1 hour teleclass. $10 via PayPal. Register by Mon. June 25. Teleclass line capacity is limited, register now Sharol@LifeIllumination.com. Connect with Sharol Tyra at 763/477-9186. Sharol Tyra, PCC, RN is a gifted and experienced internationally certified professional coach and mentor, author, nurse leader and a wonderful speaker. In her national presentations, Sharol offers content with an inspirational style, humor and insights. Save the date for a new Teleclass at Noon on August 30.
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July 9: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: Weeds! with Atina Diffley, Organic Farming Works. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
July 10: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
July 11: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Roman Holiday at the Guthrie Theater. Bus departs College Club at 12:30 PM. $52 includes good seats and transportation. 990 Summit, St. Paul. 651/602-9839.
July 11: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Annual Meeting. More info later. info@mnwomen.org
July 16: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: The Ins and Outs of Compost with Ginny Black, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
July 18: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Intergenerational Event: Pinocchio at the Steppingstone Theatre, 55 Victoria Street North, St. Paul. 10 AM. All tickets are $7. Meet in the lobby at 9:30 AM. 651/602-9839.
July 19 - 23: Old Lesbians Organizing for Change. National OLOC Gathering. Hilton Hotel in Woburn, near Boston, MA. More info oloc.org or 888/706-7506.
July 22-25: Children's Defense Fund - National Conference: Pursuing Justice for Children and the Poor with Urgency and Persistence - A Community and Youth Empowerment Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration opens February 29. Sign-up for more info at www.childrensdefense.org
July 23: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: Healthy Land, Healthy Body: Sustainable Medicine with Cynthia Thomas, Herbalist, CMT, BS - Sacred Journey Healing Arts.. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
July 25: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Minneapolis Institute of Arts Tour: Rembrandt in America. Meet in the museum lobby at 11:45 AM. Questions 651/633-8839.
July 30: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: The "Culture" of Sustainable Agriculture: Art and Culture with Seitu Jones, Visual Artist, Sr. Fellow UofM College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
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August 2: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: It All Comes Down to Humus with Prof. Pat Farrell, UofM Duluth, Department of Geography. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
August 7 - 12: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Chicago. www.ordway.org
August 13: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: The Importance of Pollinators in Sustainable Agriculture with Jodi Gertz, UofM Bee Lab. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
August 14: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
August 16: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. 7th Annual English Afternoon Tea. $30. 2-4 PM. 990 Summit, St. Paul. Reservations 651/227-5885.
August 20: Women's Environmental Institute. Organic Farm School. Lecture: The Future of Sustainable Farming and Food Justice in Minnesota with Dave Frederickson, MN Commission of Agriculture. 6-8 PM. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, Mpls. More info or to register 651/583-0705 or wei@w-e-i.org
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September 11: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
September 12 - 13: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Annual Meeting. More info later.
September 21 - 30: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Songbook: Rodgers & Hammerstein & Hart. www.ordway.org
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October 9: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
October 9 - 14: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Billy Elliot the Musical. www.ordway.org
October 20: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Delfos Danza Contemporanea - Poetically Physical Dance. www.ordway.org
October 17: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Lila Downs - Ranchera Music and Jazz. www.ordway.org
October 26: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band. www.ordway.org
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November 13: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
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December 5 - 30: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Elf the Musical. www.ordway.org
December 11: Older Women's League (OWL) of Minnesota. Board Meeting. 10 AM. All welcome. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. info@owl-mn.org or 651/228-9990.
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2013
January 18 - 27: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Songbook: Stephen Sondheim. www.ordway.org
February 8: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Buckwheat Zydeco - Mardi Gras Party. www.ordway.org
March 17: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul - Celtic Fiddler. www.ordway.org
March 19: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Black Grace - Contemporary Dance. www.ordway.org
April 19 - 28: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Songbook: Cole Porter. www.ordway.org
May 4: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Pilobolus - Jaw Dropping Athleticism. www.ordway.org
May 7 - 12: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Anything Goes. www.ordway.org
May 18: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Sing-a-long Sound of Music. www.ordway.org
June 18 - 23: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. www.ordway.org
