2008

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April 25 - July 12. Actors Theater of MN presents "Mom's the Word". A collection of tales and motherhood told through monologues, song and sketches. Lowry Theater, downtown St. Paul. 651/290-2290.

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July 5: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

July 5: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Special Benefit concert for WAMM's Music for Peace Weekend features Tom Neilson: "Celebrating the Struggle for Justice and Peace". 7:30 PM. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis. Suggested Donation: $12. 612/827-5364.

July 6: Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). Special Benefit concert for WAMM's Music for Peace Weekend features Susan Cowsill: "Just Believe It" with special appearances by Rick Robot of Tuesdays Robot and the hot, new local group Gospel Gossip. 5-7 PM. Minnesota Music Cafe', 499 Payne Avenue, St. Paul. Suggested donation: $20. 612/827-5364.

July 7: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM. 201 N. Broad Street, Suite 100, Mankato. 1/800/369-5166.

July 8: Life-Work Planning Center. Job-Search Skills Workshop 1-3 PM. 201 North Broad Street #100, Mankato. 1/800/369-5166.

July 8: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 6-8 PM. 201 N. Broad Street, Suite 100, Mankato. 1/800/369-5166.

July 8: Sisters of St. Joseph. "Uncounted: the New Math of American Elections" 81 minute documentary about voting fraud that changed the results of the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. Discussion to follow. 6:30 PM. Water and popcorn provided. Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. Info: 651/696-1642.

July 9: Life-Work Planning Center. Job-Search Skills Workshop 6-8 PM. 1618 South Broadway, New Ulm. 1/800/505-9073.

July 9: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 1-3 PM. Martin County Resource Building, 115 West 1st Street. 1/800/369-5166.

July 9: Women in Transition. "The Dish" - Nourishing Communication. 1-4 PM. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park. Sliding fee scale. 612/752-8444.

July 9: Minnesota Lynx. vs. Atlanta Dream. 7 PM. Target Center. www.ticketmaster.com/artist/805970?calendar_view

July 10: Family & Children's Service. Free Family Matters Tour. See our work first-hand. 8:30-9:30 AM. 4123 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. RSVP to 612/341-1610.

July 10: Life-Work Planning Center. Over 50? Time to Create the Life You Love Workshop begins in Sleepy Eye. 1-3 PM. Sleepy Eye Community Center, 115 - 2nd Ave NE, Sleepy Eye. To register, call Christine 800/505-9073.

July 10: Life-Work Planning Center. Divorce Transition Workshop in Mankato begins in Mankato. 6-8 PM. 201 North Broad Street, #100, Mankato. To register call Marlene 507/345-1577.

July 10: Life-Work Planning Center. 6 week Personal Growth/Career Development Workshop. 1-3 PM. Montgomery Public Library. 1/800/369-5166.

July 12 - August 16: 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.

July 12: Minnesota Lynx. vs Houston Comets. 7 PM. Target Center.
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July 15: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. 11:30 - 12:15 PM. Free. Learn how WomenVenture can help achieve your goals! This orientation provides an overview
of our services and can help you determine your next step toward more fulfilling work. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 15: WomenVenture. Finding Work that Works. 12:30 - 1:45 PM. $30. This class explains the career diamond and how it can help you find work that works for you. Learn the components of the career diamond, especially self-assessment, the foundation of all solid career decisions. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 15: WomenVenture. Career & Employment Transition Group for Women. 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Free. Get support in your career transition! Join our walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas, and gain networking contacts. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 15: Advocates for Human Rights. Legislative Initiatives and Advocacy on Violence Against Women. Presented by Cheryl Thomas, Mary Ellison and Aviva Breen. Noon-1 PM. Free and open to the public. Registration required. 650 - 3rd Avenue South #550, Minneapolis. RSVP by July 11 to Mary Hunt 612/343-3302, ext 107 or mhunt@advrights.org

July 16: Minnesota Women's Consortium. Annual Meeting. Dinner, networking and a chance for delegates from member organizations to have input on board of directors, annual budget and more. Location and Keynote speaker TBD.

July 16: WomenVenture. Smart Retirement Moves for Women 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Free. Smart Retirement Moves for Women will help women better prepare for retirement and financial future. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 16: Honoring Women Worldwide. Sandy Tokach, Board Chair, former Vice President of 3M Aerospace and current Staff Vice President of Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness at 3M, will share techniques and strategies to increase innovation and creativity in human resource, personal and community development to take you and your organization into the future. Tour 3M's new Customer Innovation Center. 9 AM-Noon. 3M Innovation Center, 2350 Minnehaha Ave., Maplewood. $39-$59. Visit www.honoringwomenworldwide.org to register. All attendees must be preregistered and prepaid to gain admittance.

July 17: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness. What to Eat with Registered Dietitian, Sharon Lerhman, MPH, LD. 11 AM. Members $20; non $30. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Register at 952/935-2202.

July 17: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness. An Interactive Workshop with Richard Leider: "Something to Live For". 6:30 PM. Member $75; nonmembers $100. Space limited. Register in advance to 952/935-2202.

July 17: Center for Spirituality & Healing, UofM. Women's Legacies: An Introductory Legacy Writing Workshop with Rachael Freed. 9 AM-4 PM. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. $125 includes lunch and all materials. More info www.csh.umn.edu

July 17: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. 6:00 - 6:45 PM. Free. Learn how WomenVenture can help achieve your goals! This orientation provides an overview
of our services and can help you determine your next step toward more fulfilling work. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 17: WomenVenture. Life Coaching Studios. 7:00 - 8:15 PM. $30. If you’ve considered working with a coach, this experience will help you decide if it’s the right fit for you.Witness the power of coaching in action. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 17: eWomenNetwork. Accelerated Networking Luncheon features Susan Adams Lloyd, VP & General Manager, WCCO-TV, speaking on Working for a Passion, Not a Paycheck. 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis. $38-$55. Register at 612/669-0450.

July 17-20: Gather the Women Global Matrix, locally sponsored by the Center for Women at the College of St. Benedict and Honoring Worldwide Women. All women's organizations in Minnesota are invited to join this gathering on Friday evening, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 for an experience of creating new relationships and deepening old connections between organizations. College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. For more info and to register, contact Mary Kay Carle at 320/252-5653 or email mkcarle@yahoo.com

July 18: Women's Health Center of Duluth. Join in the celebration as Tina Welsh turns the page into another chapter of her life. 6 PM. Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. $50 and up. 218/727-3352.

July 19: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

July 21 Women in Transition: Interviewing Essentials. 6-8 PM. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park. Sliding-fee scale. 612/752-8444.

July 21: Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Twin Cities' community presentation to share key findings from new report, Status of Girls in Minnesota. Noon-1:30 PM. Buffet lunch provided. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. Questions: Heidi 612/337-5010 or 888/337-5010 (toll free) or heidi@wfmn.org

July 22: Minnesota Lynx. vs Seattle Storm. Noon. Target Center.
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July 22: WomenVenture. The Best Place to Start. 6:00 - 6:45 PM at Anoka Technical College. Free. Learn how WomenVenture can help achieve your goals! This orientation provides an overview of our services and can help you determine your next step toward more fulfilling work. 651/646-3808.

July 22 and 24: Women in Transition. 2 day Job/Life Change Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park. Sliding-fee scale. 612/752-8444.

July 23: WomenVenture. Budgeting to Create Savings. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. $50. Learn how to create a workable budget and start saving for periodic expenses. Create a cash flow chart that can help if you live check-to-check and start using a debt and monthly spending tracker sheet to stop spending leaks. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 23: Children's Law Center of Minnesota. Representing Youth in Foster Care for new and current volunteer lawyers, judges, county attorneys, public defenders, social workers and other child advocates. 8 AM-4:30 PM. United Health Group, 9900 Brent Road East, Minestrone. $100-$250. Registration deadline: 7/11/08. 651/644-4438.

July 24: WomenVenture. WomenVenture Networks. 6:00 - 8:30 PM. $35. Be a part of a network that supports and encourages your career and life aspirations. Meetings will
include networking, a special guest presentation about career, life or business topics, as well as facilitated small group discussions. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 25: Minnesota Lynx. San Antonio Silver Stars. 7 PM. Target Center.
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July 27: Minnesota Lynx. vs Los Angeles Sparks. 5 PM. Target Center.
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July 28: Women in Transition. Create a Network of Job Leads. 6-8 PM. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park. Sliding-fee scale. 612/752-8444.

July 29: Women in Transition. Job Search Essentials Workshop. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park. 612/752-8444.

July 29: Minnesota AIDS Project. Allan Spear Forum features Gloria Reuben, Actress/HIV Advocate. 7 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis. Free and open to the public. 612/373-9162.

July 30: WomenVenture. Career and Life Planning for Women Over 45. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. $290. Newly re-energized and expanded to five sessions to keep pace with the everchanging workplace, this series is a must for women thinking about changing jobs or starting a new career. Subsequent sessions meet on Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 30: WomenVenture. Debt Reduction and Asset Building. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. $50. Learn how to improve your debt-to-income ratio and how to handle and prioritize your debt. 2324 University Ave W., St. Paul. 651/646-3808.

July 31: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Election Fund Event at the Home of Lisa McDonald on Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis. 5:30-7:30 PM. More info, contact info@ProChoiceMinnesota.org

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August 2: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

August 6: Bremer Bank and others. 2008 Nonprofit Conference: Today & Beyond - Helping Move Your Organization to the Next Level. Covers areas that have been identified by local nonprofit leaders as areas of need and addresses the critical issues that nonprofit organizations face. Executive directors, managers and leaders of nonprofit organizations as well as board members are encouraged to attend. $30 for individuals or $100 for organizations which will allow you to bring your full board to this conference. 8 AM-3 PM. Alexandria Technical College, Customized Training Center, Room 209/211. More info, contact Holly Witt, Nonprofit Resource Specialist, Bremer Bank at 320/589-1424.

August 7: The Marsh, a Center for Balance & Fitness. Brain Health with Dr. Richard Golden. Latest Research on Diabetes and Emerging Treatments and Technology. 7 PM. Members $20, non $30. 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Register at 952/935-2202.

August 12: Life Illumination Presentations and Coaching. Presentation by Sharol Tyra "See the Vision & Succeed™" Discover Vision, Turn BUSY-NESS to Blessedness, Move Onward. 8-10 AM. $20. Details and registration: Sharol@LifeIllumination.com or visit www.LifeIllumination.com RSVP before or on August 8.

August 14 : American Association of University Women, St. Paul Branch. An English Afternoon Tea. 651/602-9839.

August 14: Family & Children's Service. Free Family Matters Tour. See our work first-hand. 8:30-9:30 AM. 4123 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. RSVP to 612/341-1610.

August 16: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

August 16: Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE), Inc. 2nd Annual Fundraising Event: Cultural Art Imbizo. Open House 1-5 PM at the Hamline Park Plaza, Rose Garden, 570 Asbury Street, St. Paul. Come and enjoy food, entertainment and artwork to support WISE whose mission is to empower immigrant women and girls to succeed. More info: 651/646-3268 Laura or Anusha.

August 16: Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT). 7th Annual Hmong Arts & Music Festival. Western Sculpture Park on Marion Street in St. Paul. More info email intern@aboutchat.org

August 17: Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival. An Organic, Sustainable Food and Wine Event featuring more than 60 exhibitors of local food producers, restaurateurs and some of the top chefs in the TC, as well as more than 100 wines from wine producers. 11 AM-5 PM. Nicollet Island Pavilion on the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis. Tickets: $55 in advance or $65 at the door. All proceeds benefit Minnesota Public Radio. More info: 612/371-5829 Brianne.

August 24: Houston County Women's Resources. Hokah Fun Run Motorcycle and Classic Car Rally. 507/894-2676.

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

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 9: Minnesota Lynx. vs Indiana Fever. 7 PM. Target Center.
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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 12: Minnesota Lynx. vs Phoenix Mercury. 7 PM. Target Center.
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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 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 - 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 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 20: Workplace Justice. Support/Networking Meeting. 10 AM-Noon. Minnesota Women's Building, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul. 952/996-9291.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

November 15: 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: 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 13: Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the YWCA Minneapolis. UPStart lecture series features Glora Contreras Edin, Executive Director, Centro Legal, Inc. 8:30-9:30 AM. YWCA Midtown, 2121 East Lake St., Minneapolis. 612/236-1815 Erin.

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 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 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 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.