Announcement: Twin Cities Women's Choir. Emerging Female Composer Choral Composition. Original, unperformed compositions for SSAA choir -- either a cappella or with piano accompaniment -- that speak to the them of Illuminations: The Return of Light to our Lives. Composer of the winning piece will receive a cash prize of $1500, an archival recording of the premiere performance on December 6, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN and a possible commercial recording on a future TCWC CD. Postmark deadline: 7/25/09. For submission criteria, contact Pat Teiken at sing@TwinCitiesWomensChoir.org
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NOW - July 23: Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Passing Views -- Painted Renderings of 1960's America features the art of Francene Christianson. Free and open to the public. Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata. For gallery hours, call 952/473-7361, ext. 16.
July 1: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. WFMN will issue request for proposals to apply for multi-year grants through its Social Change Fund to nonprofits working to increase equality for women and girls in Minnesota by changing attitudes and behaviors, or shifting institutions and policies. Grants are awarded for up to 3 years of funding, renewable each year based on evidence of satisfactory progress toward goals and outcomes. Info about the grant, the application process, required forms, and link to apply online are available July 1 at www.wfmn.org The grant application deadline is 10/1/2009. Scheduled Grants Information Sessions in Greater Minnesota are listed below according to date in July and August.
July 2: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. Free. This orientation provides an overview of services. 6-6:45 PM. Women Can Do It! Information Session. Free. Program trains low-income women to be well-prepared and skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology, energy process. 5-6 PM. Business Ownership 101. $45. Learn about the different ways entrepreneurs start and finance new business. 7-8:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 6: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM in Mankato. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 7: Women's Art Registry of MN (WARM) and the Minnesota Women's Building. Two month art exhibition sponsored by Women's Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM) and the Minnesota Women's Building. 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. Reception will be Friday, July 10, from 5:30-8:30 PM.
July 7 - August 25: Center For Sprituality & Healing UMN. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Summer 2009. Tuesday mornings 9 AM-12:30 PM. 612/626-2395.
July 7: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. Free. This orientation provides an overview of services. 11:30 AM-12:15 PM. Women Can Do It! Information Session. Free. Program trains low-income women to be well-prepared and skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology, energy process. 12:30-1:30 PM. Business Ownership 101. $45. Learn about the different ways entrepreneurs start and finance new business. 12:30-2 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 7: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 10-Noon in New Ulm or 1-3 PM in Mankato. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 7: Life-Work Planning Center. Job Search Skills. 10 AM-Noon in Mankato or 2-4 PM in New Ulm. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 8: Women in Transition. One-day Personal Empowerment Workshop. Workshop discusses the power of words, thoughts and intentions have internally and in the workplace. Gain insights about Affirmative Self-talk. 1-4 PM. Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
July 8: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 1-3 PM in Fairmont at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 8: WomenVenture. From Mrs to Ms. $85. Divorce can be particularly devastating for women who have opted out of the workforce and don't understand their financial situation. Develop your knowledge and skills to successfully manage your situation and feel empowered. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 8 - August 26: Center For Sprituality & Healing UMN. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Summer 2009. Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:30 PM. 612/626-2395.
July 9: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 10-11:30 AM. Northwest Minnesota Foundation, 4225 Technology Drive NW, Bemidji. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
July 9: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Women and Health Care Reform. 9 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. RSVP to intern@mnwomen.org
July 9: WomenVenture. Career Clinic. $45. Discover what careers are available in the information technology industry. 6-8 PM. Career Transition Group for Women. Free. Get support in your career transition! www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 9: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM in New Ulm. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 10: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 10-11:30 AM. Blandin Foundation, 100 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
July 11: SEIU Healthcare MN. Speak out to demand healthcare equity for all, stand up for the health of our children and families, enjoy food and live cultural entertainment including a special performance by Tony Award-Winning Actor Sarah Jones. 11 AM-3 PM. Free and open to all. Wellstone Community Center, 179 East Robie Street, St. Paul. www.seiumn.org
July 12: Jewish Community Relations Council. The Obama Presidency: The First Six Months featuring insightful perspectives from Senator Amy Klobuchar and other Members of Congress. 6 PM: Dinner. 7:30 PM: Program and Q&A moderated by WCCO's Don Shelby. Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka. For tickets and advertising package info, call 612/338-7816 or email susan@minndakjcrc.org
July 13: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 1-2:30 PM in Gaylord at the Gaylord Library. Register at 507/345-1577 or 1/800/505-9073.
July 13: WomenVenture. Career and Life Planning for Women. $275. This series a must for women thinking about changing jobs or starting a new career. 6-9 PM. Winning in the Workplace. $325. Series to develop work and life skills that will benefit you and off the job. 1-4 PM. Planning to Succeed. $525. Six-part series to build and grow a business that is feasible, viable and desirable. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 14: WomenVenture. Career Transition Group for Women. Free. Get support in your career transition. 9:30-11:30 AM. Planning to Succeed at Anoka Technical College. $525. Six-part series to build and grow a business that is feasible, viable and desireable. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 14: National Association of Women Business Owners-MN. July Roundtable/All Member Meeting: Power Networking/Strategic Networking. More info@nawbo-mn.org
July 14 and 16: Women in Transition. Two-day Job Transition Services Workshop. The workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding scale fee. Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
July 15: Women's Advocates. If These Walls Could Talk Shelter Orientation and Tour. Noon-1 PM. This is a great way to learn more about Women's Advocates and the work we do. Please call Alaena at 651/726-5203 or email her at adunn@wadvocates.org if you would like to attend.
July 14: Women's Programs at The Advocates for Human Rights. Brown Bag discussion covering the Women's Program Update: Recent Travels Presentation. Noon. 651 - 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1240, Minneapolis. More info mhunt@advrights.org
July 15, 22, 29: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. Protecting Your Back - basic techniques for reducing or preventing back pain. 1-2 PM. $75 members, $85 nonmembers. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Reserve at 952/935-2202.
July 15: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Hands on Science Intergenerational Program. 2 - 3 PM. 990 Summit, St. Paul. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and grandchildren are welcome. $10 per person. Register to Fran Langevin 651/739-7834.
July 16: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. Free. This orientation provides an overview of services. 6-6:45 PM. Women Can Do It! Information Session. Free. Program trains low-income women to be well-prepared and skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology, energy process. 5-6:00 PM. Business Ownership 101. $45. Learn about the different ways entrepreneurs start and finance new business. 7-8:30 PM. From Debt to Assets. $185. Series to develop strong financial literacy skills to manager your money effectively and more. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Setting Your Financial Records Straight. $45. Gain control of your finances by creating and maintaining an organized record keeping system. 7-8:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 16: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Annual Meeting. Networking, business meeting, and keynote speaker Suzanne Koepplinger from the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. 5:30 - 8 PM at Wilder Center, Lexington Avenue just south of University in St. Paul, with free parking in the ramp. $35 includes program and dinner from Maly's Hmong-owned restaurant. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, with a deadline of July 13. RSVP and pre-pay at www.mnwomen.org/donation.htm.
July 18: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. Guthrie Theater's production of "When We Are Married". 1-4 PM. Bus leaves the College Club sharply at Noon. $45 each. Fran Langevin 651/739-7834.
July 18: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
July 20, 21, 22: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Making Proud Choices!: Training of Educators. Minnesota Department of Education, Conference Center B, Roseville. $175 MOAPPP member and $210 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
July 20: MN Universal Health Care Coalition. Health Care for All in 2009: How Universal Health Care Supporters Can Be Most Effective. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM. Lunch provided. Minnesota AFL-CIO, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul. RSVP required to Amy Lange amyl@muhcc.org
July 20: WomenVenture. You're Hired - Personal Pitch. $55. Learn how to impart a memorable message by creating your own personal "one-minute commercial". 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 20: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Free Third Monday Movie and Discussion. Children of Shatila. 6:30 PM. St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis. 612/827-5364.
July 21 and 23: Women in Transition. Two-day Job Transition Workshop. The workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
July 21: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. Free. This orientation provides an overview of services. 11:30 AM-12:15 PM. Women Can Do It! Information Session. Free. Program trains low-income women to be well-prepared and skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology, energy process. 12:30 - 1:30 PM. Business Ownership 101. $45. Learn about the different ways entrepreneurs start and finance new business. 12:30 - 2 PM. You're Hired - Marketing Materials. $55. Create a winning resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio to highlight your accomplishments. 9:30 - 12:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 20: WomenVenture. You're Hired - Interview Skills. $55. Learn what makes an interview successful and then practice what you learned during an individual videotaped consultation. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 22: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 10-11:30 AM. Public Safety Center, 802 Cherne Drive NW, Warroad. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
July 23: WomenVenture. You're Hired - Networking Techniques. $55. Discover how to build this critical skill and how to make the most out of your online networking connections.9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Career Transition Group for Women. Free. Get support in your career transition. 6:30-8:30 PM. WomenVenture Networks. $25. Forum to eschange resources and aideas while building supportive relationships with others to achieve your goals. 6-7:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 23: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 1:30-3 PM. Mankato YWCA, 209 South 2nd Street, Suite 314, Mankato. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
July 24: WomenVenture. You're Hired - Negotiation Knowledge. $55. Find out how to ask for what you want and what you deserve in the workplace. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 25: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. Seeds of Awakening: Creative Yoga and Meditation. 3-5 PM. $35 members; $45 non. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Reserve at 952/935-2202.
July 26-30: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). 2009 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health - Social and Emotional Health for All Young People: Expanding Approaches. MN Department of Health. $250. 651/644-1447 x 10.
July 28 and 31: Women in Transition. Two-day Job Transition Workshop. The workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.
July 28: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. Free at Anoka Technical College. This orientation provides an overview of services. 6 - 6:45 PM. Career Transition Group for Women. Free. Join walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas and gain networking contacts. 9:30 AM-11:30 AM. Business Ownership 101. $45. At Anoka Technical College. Learn about the different ways entrepreneurs start and finance new businesses. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 29: WomenVenture. Career and Life Planning for Women Over 45. $275. Series to learn how to navigate through the unique challenges that baby boomers encounter. 6-9 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 30: Laura Jeffrey Academy. End of Year Celebration event on Thursday, July 30 which will include classroom exhibits, choir performance and camaraderie for making LJA’s first year such a success. More info www.laurajeffreyacademy.org/
July 30: WomenVenture. Using QuickBooks. $225. 3 part series. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. www.womenventure.org or call 651/646-3808.
July 30: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Comedy for Choice includes performances by Laura Bidgood, Cynthia French, Curt Lund, Peter Paul Rousseau, Ben San Del, Thadra Sheridan and emceed by John Forde, Host of Mental Engineering. Doors open at 6 PM; show at 7 PM. Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door. Premium seating options: $160 - 4 person table w/4 free drinks. Varsity Theatre, 1308 - 4th Street SE, Dinkytown Mpls. RSVP @ www.ProChoiceMinnesota.org or 651/602-7655.
July 31 - August 2: WEWIN Fifth Annual Conference. Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, 10438 North Fort McDowell Road, Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ. More info: largo@namsinc.org
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August 1: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
August 4-5: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). It's That Easy!: The Caring Adult's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children. 8:30 AM-4 PM. Travelodge, Worthington, MN. $50 MOAPPP member; $85 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
August 5: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 10-11:30 AM. United Way of Olmsted County, 903 West Center Street, Rochester. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
August 5: Women in Transition. Weathering Change Seminar. How to weather a career storm...unexpected changes, forecast ways to navigate change with less stress and more success. 1-4 PM. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
August 11 and 13: Women in Transition. 2-day Job Transitions Services Workshop. Workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
August 12: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Grants Information Session. 10-11:30 AM. Atwood Memorial Center, Primrose Room, 651 First Avenue South, SCSU Campus, St. Cloud. More info, contact Sida Ly-Xiong at 888/337-5010 (toll-free) or sida@wfmn.org
August 13: American Association of University Women St. Paul Branch. English Afternoon Tea. 2-4 PM. Delicious 3 course dining, entertainment, music. $30 in advance. St. Paul College Club, 990 Summit, St. Paul. 651/633-8839 Joanne Wang.
August 13: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. Optimizing Your Health with Vitamin D, an interactive presentation by Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff, Medical Director of Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Penny George Institute for Health and Healing. 7 PM. $10 members/$20 non. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Reserve at 952/935-2202.
August 15: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
August 18 and 20: Women in Transition. 2-day Job Transitions Services Workshop. Workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
August 19: Women's Advocates. If These Walls Could Talk Shelter Orientation and Tour. 5-6 PM. This is a great way to learn more about Women's Advocates and the work we do. Please call Alaena at 651/726-5203 or email her at adunn@wadvocates.org if you would like to attend.
August 20: Women in Transition. "A Whole New Mind." 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. 6-8:30 PM. $30 or sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
August 25 and 27: Women in Transition. 2-day Job Transitions Services Workshop. Workshop will help you chart your career path, navigate obstacles and land the job. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sliding fee scale. 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.
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September 5: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
September 10: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT). Speaker Series features KaZoua Kong-Thao, MA, “Education: The Great Equalizer”. NOON - 1:30 PM. Hoa Bien Restaurant, 1105 University Ave W., St. Paul. $50 Corporate/ Professional, $30 Nonprofit/Community, $25 Student. Please make check payable to HWAT and mail it to: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together, P.O. Box 14127, Saint Paul 55114. Contact us at 651.276.0957 or info@hmongwomenachieve.org; www.hmongwomenachieve.org
September 14-15: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA). 2009 MNCASA Annual Meeting and Training Symposium: Honoring our Roots: Community, Consciousness, and Coalitions in a Time of Change. Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN. 651/209-9993.
September 15: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Minnesota Reproductive Health Update. 8 AM-5 PM. UMN Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul Campus. $30 Title X funded participants. $75 non-Title X funded participants. 651/644-1447 x 10.
September 15: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. Discovering What Matters. Richard Leider introduces a new program that explores rebalancing our priorities around money, medicine and meaning. 7 PM. 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Reserve at 952/935-2202.
September 16: Women's Advocates. If These Walls Could Talk Shelter Orientation and Tour. Noon-1 PM. This is a great way to learn more about Women's Advocates and the work we do. Please call Alaena at 651/726-5203 or email her at adunn@wadvocates.org if you would like to attend.
September 19: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
September 23: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Grant Writing Boot Camp ™ 9 AM - 3 PM. Minnesota Department of Education Conference Center, Roseville. $50. 651/644-1447 x 10.
September 26: Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter. Arthritis Walk. Features a one and three-mile course and suporters walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis. Includes a Kid's Zone, a Health Fair and music. Raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis. Rosland Park in Edina. To form a team or get more info: 651/644-4108.
September 28 - 29 : MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). It's That Easy!: The Caring Adult's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children. 8:30 AM-4 PM. Somali Women Only Training. $50 MOAPPP member; $85 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
September 30 - October 1: National District Attorneys Association/National College of District Attorneys, the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, and the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. Addressing Abuse as America Ages: Enhancing the safety of elder abuse survivors to be held in Minneapolis. Plenary sessions, workshops and large groups to develop or enhance the skills needed to promote victim safety and offender accountability. For any advocate who works in the fields of domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse; criminal justice professionals; aging network providers; adult protective services workers; and survivors of elder abuse. For more info, visit www.ndaa.org and follow the links to Elder Abuse.
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October 1: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Teen Pregnancy Prevention 101. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Land Services Building, Brainerd, MN. $50 MOAPPP member; $85 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
October 2: Pro-Choice Resources. Art for Choice. 6:30-9:30 PM. W Hotel in Minneapolis. 612/825-2000.
October 3: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
October 5-7: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Cuidate!: Training of Educators. Minnesota Department of Education Conference Center B, Roseville. $175 MOAPPP member; $210 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
October 15: Women's Advocates. Celebrating 35 Years 1974-2009. 35th Anniversary Celebration. 5-8 PM. Harriet Island, St. Paul. Contact Elizabeth at 651/726-5217 or ethole@wadvocates.org with questions.
October 17: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
October 21: Women's Advocates. If These Walls Could Talk Shelter Orientation and Tour. 5-6 PM. This is a great way to learn more about Women's Advocates and the work we do. Please call Alaena at 651/726-5203 or email her at adunn@wadvocates.org if you would like to attend.
October 21: Children's Law Center of Minnesota. 14th Anniversary Celebration & Benefit. Awards Ceremony. Silent/Live Auctions. 5-8:30 PM. Millennium Hotel Minneapolis. More info: 651/644-4438.
October 27: Center for Women & Public Policy UMN, Minnesota Women Lawyers and many other member groups. 20th Anniversary Party to commemorate the Task Force Report on Gender Fairness in the Courts. The event will feature Eleanor Acheson, Assistant to the U. S. Attorney General. More info, contact 651/228-0338.
October 27-28 : MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). It's That Easy!: The Caring Adult's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children. 8:30 AM-4 PM. Location TBD, Twin Cities. $50 MOAPPP member; $85 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
October 29: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP), Birds & Bees Project of Pro-Choice Resources, Trans Youth Support Group, others. Beyond Terminology: Gender Inclusive Sex Education. 9 AM-4:30 PM. Webster Open Elementary School, Mpls. $30. 651/644-1447 x 10.
October 31 and November 1: Minnesota State University Mankato. 28th Annual Women and Spirituality Conference with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Vandana Shiva. Minnesota State University, Mankato. 507/389-2077.
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November 4 - 6: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). Safer Choices: Training of Educators. Minnesota Department of Education Conference Center A, Roseville. $175 MOAPPP member; $210 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
November 6: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
November 13: WomenVenture. 14th Annual WomenVenture Professional Development Conference will honor Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gloria Perez. Tickets are on sale now at www.womenventure.org/conference
November 18: Women's Advocates. If These Walls Could Talk Shelter Orientation and Tour. 5-6 PM. This is a great way to learn more about Women's Advocates and the work we do. Please call Alaena at 651/726-5203 or email her at adunn@wadvocates.org if you would like to attend.
November 21: 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 1: Twin Cities Women on Boards. Event to educate and prepare women for board service. Panelits are top-level executives with extensive board experience and a desire to share their knowledge and necessary tools for serving as a director. 4-7 PM. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. $95. More info www.womenonboards.com
December 4: MN Department of Human Rights in partnership with the League of MN Human Rights Commission. 26th Annual Human Rights Day Conference: "Where Do We Go From Here?" with keynote by Dr. Frank Wu. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. More info: 651/296-5663.
December 5: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
December 8 - 10: MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP).Teen Outreach Program Facilitator Training. Location TBD. $175 MOAPPP member; $210 nonmember. 651/644-1447 x 10.
December 10: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT). Speaker Series features Sy Moua “Lessons from an Advocate for Battered Women”. NOON - 1:30 PM. Hoa Bien Restaurant, 1105 University Ave W., St. Paul. $50 Corporate/ Professional, $30 Nonprofit/Community, $25 Student. Please make check payable to HWAT and mail it to: Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together, P.O. Box 14127, Saint Paul 55114. Contact us at 651.276.0957 or info@hmongwomenachieve.org; www.hmongwomenachieve.org
December 19: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.
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May 6 - 7. MN Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP). 19th Annual Conference. Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN. 651/644-1447 x 10.
