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Bridget Beck is hosting a “Three Dimensional Symposiums @ the park”

All people are warmly invited to a series of lively evenings for a free dialogue and an interchange of ideas between artists and everyone interested in art of three dimensions. FSP artists and alumni converge at the park twice a month, from June through October, for Three Dimensional Thursday Symposiums. The evenings’ events will include dinner with Franconia resident artists ($10 donation), examples of alumni and/or resident artists’ current artwork and a freewheeling discussion between artists, critics, philosophers, poets, and you!.
For more information please & to RSVP, please call 651-257-6668 or e-mail [email protected].

Franconia Sculpture Park

If you haven’t been to FSP it is highly recommended. Directions at the bottom of this page

I’m thinking about getting an LCD projector for work. It needs to be portable, but not compact – I don’t plan on taking it on a plane.  My application is primarily marketing presentations, not heavy on video or high end graphics.  I’ll be using it about twice a month.  Any recommendations for makes, models or vendors?

Jefferson Lines changed its bus schedule without warning — just as its website promised it would do. Now I’m seeking to share a ride with someone heading to Duluth (or nearby) from the Twin Cities on Tuesday nights post 9 p.m.

I know it’s unlikely, but I’m trying to minimize the carbon footprint of my graduate degree.

From the Burmese jungle to coal mining towns in West Virginia, Training for Change (TFC) has for decades worked alongside grassroots activists to help them build more effective movements. This November 12-14, TFC is bringing its popular Training for Social Action Trainers (TSAT) to Duluth.

The TSAT is meant for activists, educators and organizers of all stripes who want to take their movement-building skills to a new level. Using experiential tools and small group discussion, the TSAT covers everything from workshop design to confronting racism. I highly recommend this training… but space is limited and filling quickly.

The fee is on a sliding scale ($150-$300) and includes all meals. Please don’t let cost be an obstacle: scholarships are available. Check out the Training for Change website for more details and to register.

This Friday night Duluth’s own Loup-Garou will be taking the stage at Beaner’s Central along side St. Paul’s Lotus Eater for a night of rowdy and hearty indie-folk music.

Come enjoy some tunes whilst sipping a coffee drink, tea, beer, or eating a sandwich (might I suggest the Naughty Bird?), scone, or parfait.

Show starts at 8pm \ $5 cover charge \ only 2 bands \ all the smiles you can handle.

Lotus Eater: http://www.myspace.com/lotuseaterband
Loup-Garou: http://www.myspace.com/loupgarouduluth

A friend of mine is at her wits end trying to find a one-bedroom or studio apartment that is in a centralized Duluth location and is not totally ghetto. She is a sweet, responsible person and is about ready to give up hope, so if you have any ideas or leads, I’d really appreciate you leaving a comment. Thanks so much!

Today, September 15, at Hartley Nature Center:

5-7 p.m. Staff-led Mushroom and Plant Walk- join staff as we stroll through Hartley Park to see what’s growing.

7 p.m. AIS meet and greet – an introduction to the aquatic invasive species found in our area presented by Marte Thabes Kitson, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist and National Park Service Liaison for Minnesota Sea Grant.

More information at www.hartleynature.org

In case you missed it, or nearly had a head-on collision today … with little fanfare, East 12th and 14th Avenues are now two-way streets! No longer can drivers drag race up 14th in a dash to get to Burrito Union first. Gone are the days of stopping at every stoplight on 12th. Be safe out there.

We’re looking for landlords in Duluth who want to partner with our group that provides on-site mental health services.

Our model is that we provide on-site services within a particular building. We provide a variety of mental health services and are available beyond typical working hours. For example, we may be willing to rent an office in the apt. building- providing staff up to 24/7.

Yes, there are other programs out there. HDC provides outreach, case management. Also there are the HRA programs that provide Sec. 8, Bridges and Shelter Plus vouchers. Our model is something different that taps into additional funding streams and which allows us to be more on-site and responsive to people’s needs.

If anyone knows of landlords out there that own an apt. building and who may be interested in hearing how this program can help them I’d love to talk to them.

We want to get people the help they can use while also partnering with landlords to address the challenges that sometimes come with renting to individuals who need additional supports to live well in the community.

Thanks! I appreciate the help.