Writers Festival Is Here!
The Powderhorn Writers Festival has arrived again, so make time to attend some of the
following events this weekend. For further information call 612 - 722 - 4817.
Thu. Apr. 5 , 7:00 p.m., Poetry Puppetry Cabaret at Walker Comunity Church -Sanctuary,
sliding fee donation. Fri. Apr. 6, 7:00 p.m., Powderhorn Writers Festival Salon featurning
Saturday’s Workshop presenters from the Institue of Phraseology at Gus Lucky’s
Gallery for free. Also Women’s Drumming and Poetry at Walker Community Church, 7:00
p.m., sliding fee from $5.
Sat. Apr. 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Panel on Genre Writing and Publishing at Walker Community
Church -Sanctuary for free. A book fair will also be held from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. There
will also be a 3:00 p.m. Magnetic Poetry Slam at Me Gusta restaurant, 1507 E. Lake St.
Hosted by Roy McBride. Sign up in advance by calling 612 - 722 - 4817. Limmited to 15
poets.
Sat. Apr. 7, Workshops by The Institue of Phraseology! will be on a sliding scale starting
at $5 for individuals and $10 for families. They are Bookmaing: A Family Affair, 2:30 -
3:30 p.m., Making Better Use of Your Vocal Instrument, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m., Poemmetry for the
Everday, Everybody, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m., Find Your True, True, truest Voice, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
FinaleCabaret - poetry and music extravaganza at Walker Community Church - Sanctuary,
Social Hour at 6:00 p.m. and performances at 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Line Will Help
If you think your temper, over-protective tendencies and need to control your
partner’s choices are standing in the way of a healthier relationship, think about
calling the Men’s Line 612-379-MENS. This free service provides confidential,
short-term counseling for Twin Cities area men and boys who want to improve their
relationships, or who want to avoid the turmoil they witnessed in their childhood. The
Men’s Line grew out of a goal to get men more involved in speaking out against
domestic violence. The Men’s Messages Action Team of the Initiative for Violence-Free
Families and Communities (St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health) started the line over
three years ago to provide a direct place for men to call with their concerns. The
Men’s Messages Action Team is counting on early-stage abusers and those who witnessed
domestic violence as children to use the Men’s Line to get the support they need to
break the cycle of violence.
4th Annual Crime Victims Homicide Memorial Service, sponsored by Psychologist Linda
Lehmann, Hennepin County Crime Victim Initiative, Minneapolis PublicSchools and theOffice
of Indian Ministry, will be held Sun. Apr. 22, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at theOffice of Indian
Ministry, 3045 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis. The service brings together people to remember
friends and loved ones lost to homocide, honoring them through stories, music and a
dinner. If you have lost someone to a homicide please come and participate. Also, the
Council on Crime and Justice will commemoratethe 21st anniversary of National crime
Victim’s rights Week, April 22 - 28. For further information call 612-340-5400.
Wilder Community Education offers New Learning Opportunities for Families. New family and
youth programming will include Family Forums Tue. evenings to help deal with family
issues, teach valuable information, and provide opportunities for sharing ideas through
group discussion. Adult learning includes GED preparation, English As a Second
Language(ESL), Life Skills and Computer Literacy, Wed. evenings and Sat. mornings. Sat.
family classes include Gym and Exercise, Computer Lab, Mother and Daughter Self Defense,
and Parent and Child Karate.
Summer Youth Employment and Training worksites have been chosen. For a list of sites and
information on how youth may gain summer employment through this city program call 612 -
673 - 3936.
Pilsbury House, 3501 Chicago Ave. S., offers basic computer classes on thesecond Thu. of
the month, 6 - 9:00 p.m., and advanced classeson the third Sat. of the month, 9:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Call 612-824-0708, extension 110 for further inforation. There will alo be a
Barter Bazaar “trade show” of services of the Community Barter Network on Sat.,
Apr. 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Roosevelt Community Education, 4029 28th Ave. S. Free Blood Pressure Screening is offered
the first Mon. of each month through the school year at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Bring any information about personal blood pressure altering medication with you.
Screening is held in parish nurse’s office near sanctuary. Nurse conducts screening.
Offered in Cooperation with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4000 28th Ave. S.
Mapping Medicare: Parts A, B and C will enable you to navigate the Medicare highway with
ease. Take the road down Part A, Part B, and find out about Medicare Part C. Leave with a
greater understanding of changes in Medicare under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and
explore Medicare coverage agencies. Offered in cooperation with Senior Community Services.
Please register in advance. 612- 668-4828.
The Minnesota International Center presents U of M Professor of Japanese Literature, Mark
Anderson, in a lecture, “Tokyo: Where East Meets West,” Wed., Apr. 11, at the
Humphrey Institute, Cowles Auditorium, on the U of M West Bank. Registration begins at
5:45 p.m. and the lecture is from
6:30 to 7:30. The fee for students and members. FI call 612-626-4987. Or check out the
website at www.micglobe.org.
East Lake Community Library The first Wed. of every month is bilingual(Spanish and
English). Call 612- 627-7229 FFI. Also, homework help is available most afternoons. Call
612-630-6550 FFI.
Minneapolis South Rotary Club Tue., Mar., 20, MDEDA Services and Programs by Yvonne Cheung
Ho, MDEDA, 612-343-6332.
Joy Rindels, English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Sabathani Community Center has
formed a sewing class for her students. Included in the class are Somali, Hispanic, and
other immigrants who need ways to stretch their budgets. Through Exchange Charities, she
was able to acquire the needed sewing machines. Now she is asking for donations of any
excess fabric. Especially needed are warm winter fabrics, wool blends, corduroy, and
denim, but no fabric will be turned away. The class meets the third Friday of each month
in room 35. Call 612-827-5961.
Mind Literary and Art Journal of, by, and for persons who have experienced mental illness
or emotional disturbances, is seeking poetry, short stories and line drawings. Payment is
one copy. Contact James Livingston, c/o Walker Methodist Church, Box 7588, Mpls. MN 55407.
Free Legal Advice for Small Businesses at Trujillo Tax Services, 2929 4th Ave S., Ste.
100, Mpls, MN 55408.
The Twin Cities Coalition to Defend Mumia Abu-Jamal meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the
Arise! Bookstore, 2441 Lyndale Ave. S., 651-649-4579.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is taking reservations for outdoor picnic areas for
Minneapolis residents and nonresidents by phone at 612-661-4817, or by mail with payment.
Recreation Board Permit Office is located in the Grain Exchange Building, suite 109, 400
S. Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Regular office hours are Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Call for prices.
Heating assistance is available to homeowners and renters who pay for their heat or
electricity and meet income eligibility. For information, call Carol Raabe at
651-284-3279. Or call 612-335-5837.
For lower prescription costs, seniors can fill prescriptions by e-mail from licensed
international pharmacies. To compare prices, check www.medicines.md for international
price lists of many prescription drugs.
The Senior LinkAge Line is a free telephone information and assistance service which can
help connect with services including: transportation, housing, adult day centers, home
health care, housework, volunteering, hospice care, caregiver support, food/meal delivery,
legal assistance, financial assistance, snow/lawn care, employment, minor home repairs,
health insurance counseling and more. Call 1-800-333-2433.
Chrysalis’ Self Empowerment Series For Women, an education and support series
including such topics as: Self Defense Training, Empowerment Through Creativity, Journal
Making and Writing and Financial Health will be held Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., May 14 -
June 18, at Chrysalis, 4432 Chicago Ave. $15 for supplies. Pre-registration is required,
please call: 612-871-0118.
Food Not Bombs serves free food every Sat. at 3 p.m. in the empty lot between 5 Corners
bar and the old Dania Hall site on Cedar Ave. Call 651-649-4557 for details.
Sisters Camelot distributes free organic produce three days a week from an old school bus.
Call 612-722-1627 for details.
Grease Pit Bike Shop Open 3 days a week providing help with do-it-yourself bike repairs,
cheap parts and tools. Sun., 4 - 7 p.m., Mon., 5 - 8 p.m., and Tue., 7 - 10 p.m., in the
basement of Bedlam Theatre, 504 Cedar Ave.
Volunteer Oportunities
Pillsbury House, 3501 Chicago Ave. S, 612-824-0708, offers volunteer
opportunities.Volunteer Receptionist training will be on Tues., Mar. 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
A stipened is offered for successful completion of training with credits for volunteering.
A Supervised Visitation facilitator is needed every other Wed., 6:30 - 8 p.m. Ongoing
child care is needed for special events. Payment is in credits for each hour of service.
that are exchangeable for shampoo, detergent, diapers and more. A computer instructor is
needed to teach one 3 hour class each month. Knowledge of Windows 2000, Word, Outlook and
the Internet required. A stipend and credits offered for successful completion of
training. English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructors are needed for basic English
classes three nights a week for 12 weeks. ESL certiciate preferred, experience required.
Stipend and credits offered.
Home Gardening Project: At 916 2nd Ave. South, Minneapolis. Free raised-bed organic
vegetable gardens for low-income Twin Cities families with children under 6 years of age.
We build and install green beds, provide plants, seeds and gardening help throughout the
summer, free of charge. Applications are simple and can be done over the phone. Space is
limited. Se habla espanol. Volunteers also needed, Spanish speakers a plus. June - Sept.
Call Susan Davies at 612-813-5522.
Minneapolis South Rotary Club meetings held every Tue. 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at Sallies
Restaurant in Gustavus Adophus building, 1628 Lake Street, call 612 - 728 - 9490 or email
larry@twobuffalo.com for further info. $6 including meal. Apr. 3, KQRS Overview by Julie
HoneBrink, Comunity Director, email julie.a.homebrink@abc.com, 612 - 7\617 - 4000. Apr.
17, Phillips Family Network by cindyHillyer of Hennepin County Community Health, email
cindy.hillyer@co.hennepin.mn.us, 612 - 596 - 7066. May topics TBA.
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