Events

URL: http://democrat.meetup.com/1094/calendar/5858479/?a=cn1_cn2&gj=ej3
Our June meetup will be Tuesday June 5 at Munkabeans.

Organizer:
Bill Sorem http://democrat.meetup.com/1094/members/771158/

Steve Kelley, former state senator from district 44, candidate for Governor and Attorney General, one of the state's experts in education and now a senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute has agreed to meet with us and talk about grass roots politics. Steve has a wealth of experience about politics in Minnesota. Laurie and I were proud to be Kelley delegates at the last DFL state convention. Who knows what might have been, we could have had a governor on our side.

Please join us for a very interesting meeting.

URL: http://lists.justcomm.org/pipermail/mn-prog-events/msg00592.html
Anti-War Committee Report from the US Social Forum
Tuesday 7/10 @ 7pm @ Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Ave S, Mpls.

At the end of June, AWC member, Jess Sundin, will attend the US Social Forum in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, she will join with other TC activists, as well as organizers from NYC (which protested the RNC in 2004), to lead a workshop where folks from around the country can talk about what to expect at the RNC and how to get involved. The report will focus on RNC preparations, but also be a chance to hear about the growing anti-war movement around the U.S.

URL: http://lists.justcomm.org/pipermail/mn-prog-events/msg00592.html

Wednesday, 7/11, 4 to 6 pm, public exhibition of Iraqi book art, created as the US bombing took place in 2003,
Mpls Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, downtown Mpls.
(Private groups showings welcomed through 7/31.)
320-260-1709.

URL: http://lists.justcomm.org/pipermail/mn-prog-events/msg00592.html
Wednesday, July 11, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Come to Marshall Avenue (St. Paul) side of the bridge so that we can greet you.

Churches and people of faith are invited to join with others in speaking out against the war on Iraq. Churches are invited to bring banners or signs identifying themselves.
FFI: Call Twin cities Peace Campaign-Focus on Iraq (TCPC), 612-522-1861 or WAMM, 612-827-5364.

URL: http://lists.justcomm.org/pipermail/mn-prog-events/msg00592.html
There are several local Amnesty International groups in the Twin Cities area. All of them are welcoming and would love to see interested people get involved.

AIUSA Group 640 (Saint Paul) meets Wednesday, July 11th, at 7:30 p.m.
Mad Hatter Teahouse, 943 West 7th Street, Saint Paul.

Press Release: A Kitchen Table Conversation About Minneapolis and Its Future
Source: Center of the American Experiment
Moderated by Mitch Pearlstein
Center of the American Experiment
Directions

Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, 2007

Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis

Peter Bell
Chairman, Metropolitan Council

Gary Cunningham
Vice President, Northwest Area Foundation

R. T. Rybak
Mayor of Minneapolis

Historian Barbara Dafoe Whitehead is credited with drawing a very useful distinction between "conference table conversations" and "kitchen table conversations." In severe shorthand, the former focus mostly on politics and policies, while the latter expand to include critical questions of culture, values, faith, and personal responsibility.

Please join us for a kitchen table conversation at which three of Minneapolis' most insightful leaders talk deeply about their city, especially about its young people, many of whom are flying, but far too many of whom are drowning.

Lunch will be served, of course.

American Experiment Members: $25
Non-Members: $30

REGISTER ONLINE
https://www.americanexperiment.org/register.php
or contact Peter Zeller at Peter.Zeller@AmericanExperiment.org

To register via mail please send a check or credit card information to:

Center of the American Experiment
12 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 338-3605 - (612) 338-3621

When:
Thursday, July 12, 2007, 7:00 PM 20070713T000000Z
Where:

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We'll meet the second Tuesday due to the holidy on the 4th.

For more information, see http://anti-strib.blogspot.com

Source:http://www.alfranken.com/pages/events/:

5:00-7:00 p.m.
Brookview Golf Course
200 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley

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Event info: Al Franken will be a guest speaker at this fundraiser supporting SD 42 and SD 43 DFL. To RSVP or for more information, email SD 42 DFL at info@dflsd42.org.

New Office Opening for Mike Ciresi
Date: July 17, 2007 at 04:30 PM

Come in and visit our new office at 2400 University Ave W in St Paul! You can’t miss it!

Refreshments and good conversation will be served!
For more information or directions, please call our office at 651-695-8888. We hope to see you there!

Source:http://www.alfranken.com/pages/events/:

July 17, 2007
Brown County DFL Picnic
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Herman Heights Park (at the top of the Center St. hill across from Martin Luther College)
New Ulm
Event info: Al Franken will be a guest speaker at this fundraiser supporting the Brown County DFL. For more information, contact Lori Sellner at 507-227-4004 or lorisell@sleepyeyetel.net.

URL: http://independence.meetup.com/1/calendar/5906590/
Organizer:
Dan Justesen
Asst. Organizer:
Peter Tharaldson

When:
Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 7:00 PM 20070718T000000Z
Where:

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Hi,
With several MeetUps in the last few weeks, I need to put together something for later in July. If you have a suggestion on a topic, a good location, or can offer a guest speaker, please let me know.

Dan

24th Annual Rondo Day Grand Parade
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Line up at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church
1060 W. Central Ave.
Saint Paul

Source:http://www.alfranken.com/pages/events/:

6th CD DFL Garden Party Fundraiser
2:00-6:00 p.m.
6689 Packard Ave NE
Otsego

For more information, call Nancy Schumacher at 612-432-6239.

Summer Israeli Film: Time of Favor (HaHesder)
Sponsor: Adath Jeshurun
When: 07/22/2007 at 10:00am
URL: http://twincities.planitjewish.com/jp/events?page=1&location=home&ID=264...

Who is trustworthy in this story of passion, politics, religion and state? View recent Israeli films on DVD. Each film is in Hebrew with English subtitles. You're invited to stay afterward for informal discussion--English in one room, eash Hebrew in another. Note: These films are not for children. Donations requested to support Adult Learning at Adath Jeshurun. Thank you to Prof. Renana Schneller and to the Hebrew program at the U of M Classical and Near Eastern Studies Department for loaning the DVDs.

Location:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Lane West
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305

Event Contact:
Nina Samuels
Phone: (952) 215-3904
ninas@adath.net

Source:http://www.alfranken.com/pages/events/:

SD20 DFL Fundraiser
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Prairie's Edge Casino
Granite Falls

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Event info: Al Franken ill be a guest speaker at this fundraiser supporting SD 20 DFL. For more information, contact Gary Wertish at gwertish@willmar.com.

URL: http://democrat.meetup.com/205/calendar/5940290/
When:
Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 7:00 PM 20070725T000000Z
Where:
Davanni's at 5124 Gus Young Lane in Edina.

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Actual plans for the June 26 Links/Meetup session:

(I did it again - the automated message went out before I put in the actual details for the next event!)
On Tuesday evening June 26 at 7 pm at the Davanni's in Edina, Dane Smith, President of Growth and Justice will speak on how to make Minnesota's tax system more fair and more supportive of economic growth. He will also give a review of the recently ended state legislative session.

Dane Smith is the new president of the Minnesota policy research think tank ?Growth and Justice?. His presentation will describe the Invest for Real Prosperity campaign which is a strategy for a more prosperous, just and sustainable Minnesota . He succeeds founder and executive Joel Kramer, who now serves as chair of the board.

Mr. Smith recently concluded a 30-year career as a reporter for the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press, where he developed a solid reputation writing about state, local and federal government and politics for Minnesota?s two largest newspapers.

He is also co-author of the book, ?Professor Wellstone Goes to Washington: The Inside Story of a grassroots U.S. Senate Campaign.? And, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Inver Hills Community College.

Tax fairness and the issues surrounding government's proper role in society were among Dane?s favorite issues as a reporter, and he has particular expertise in these areas. He understands the importance of smart public-sector investment that can help all Minnesotans improve their lives and strengthen the state?s economy.
As usual, our Links/Meetup session will be on the 4th Tuesday, at 7 pm at Davanni's in Edina.

Sponsored by the Edina\West Bloomington Democrats. For further information, contact Chuck Prentice
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Who should come? Are newcomers welcome?
Everyone is welcome.

Do members need to bring anything?
Bring enthusiasm, announcements, ideas and a passion for moving our state and country forward.

Why should people come? To show their support and enthusiasm for putting this state and this country back on a path toward responsible, sensible and fair government.

How will members find you when they get there?
The group meets in the "back room" of Davanni's at 5124 Gus Young Lane in Edina.

URL: http://libertarian.meetup.com/25/calendar/5945782/
When:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 7:00 PM 20070726T000000Z
Where:

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This is an open gathering of Libertarians at the party headquarters located in St. Paul. All are welcome to attend for beverages, snacks, good conversation and more.

All are welcome to attend including non-members and those simply interested in the ideas of freedom and liberty.

We look forward to seeing you!

Corey Stern
Libertarian Party of Minnesota
Web - www.LPMN.org
Asst. Organizers:
Bob Smith, Klaus, Lee Brenn

Optional Donation:

USD10.00 per person
RSVP limit:

Only 25 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this event. There's still room for 25 more.

The End of Days: Christian & Jewish Visions
Sponsor: Adath Jeshurun
When: 07/26/2007 at 7:30pm
URL: http://twincities.planitjewish.com/jp/events?page=1&location=home&ID=264...

What are some Christian views of the End of Days? What is the role of the Jewish people in that drama and implications for us today? We will explore these issues with two distinguished Christian guests who reflect different perspectives. As backdrop to the discussion we will hear a range of perspectives of what Jews believe. Panelists: Pastor Tim Burt, Assoc. Pastor of Living Word Christian Center in Brooklyn Park; Prof. Darrell Jodock, Distinguished Prof. of Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College and a Lutheran ELCA pastor; Rabbi Barry Cytron, Dir. of the Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning. Moderator: Rabbi Harold Kravitz. Suggested donation: $8.

Location:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Lane West
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305

Cost: suggested donation $8.00
Pay: At Event

Event Contact:
Nina Samuels
Phone: (952) 215-3904
ninas@adath.net

Source: www.hillaryclinton.com

When

Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where

Home of Mari Pokornowski
11258 County Road 3, SW
Cokato, MN 55321
General Area:
Description

Come and join us as we enjoy free food, the company of fellow Hillary Clinton volunteers and supporters, and discuss the current progress of the campaign efforts in MN! The event is family oriented! Children should come prepared to swim and pet farm animals! RSVP is required, please RSVP at info@hillaryclintonmn.com
Host

Tasha Byers

Source www.ciresiforsenate.com

Education Minnesota Picnic
Date: July 30, 2007 at 05:30 PM

Mike Ciresi is pleased to join the members of Education Minnesota at their annual picnic in St. Joseph’s Minnesota.
Location: Teresa Hall on the campus of St. Benedict in St. Joseph

URL: http://www.taxpayersleague.org
Help us celebrate the legacy of Milton Friedman
Stop by between 5 PM and 8 PM
Tuesday, July 31st, 5:00-7:30 PM

Free drinks, Free Hors d'oeuvres, and Free Markets!

Trocaderos Boardroom
107 Third Ave. North
Downtown Minneapolis
(Valet parking available)

Brought to you by the Minnesota Free Market Institute (formerly known as the Taxpayers League Foundation)
and the Rose and Milton Friedman Foundation

RSVPs not necessary but appreciated
RSVP: jordanm@taxpayersleague.org or 651-294-3590 Ext. 203
http://www.friedmanlegacy.org

URL: http://democrat.meetup.com/1050/calendar/5940291/
When:
Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 8:00 PM 20070801T010000Z
Where:

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Did you know Barack Obama is coming to town Friday June 29th at 5:30 pm?

Do you want to volunteer to work at this event?

Please come to our meeting. Mandy Temple is in charge of volunteer organizing for Senator Obama's vist. There will be plenty to do. Please sign up and join us on two different days Thursday June 21 & Tuesday June 26!

At these two meetings you will sign up to volunteer for different tasks! All volunteers will get a free t-shirt the day of the event.

Thank you!

The First Ladies Speech can be viewed here http://www.helpingamericasyouth.gov/

For any media inquiries regarding Bush's attendance, please contact the first lady's press office at (202) 456-6313.

Contacts: Justin Ware, University News Service, (612) 626-1720