ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 PFUND WILL celebrate its 25th anniversary with an original commissioned creative piece written by Michael Elyanow of The Playwright Center, produced by Scott Mayer of MAYER, directed by Faye Price of Pillsbury House Theatre and showcasing Erin Schwab as the mistress of ceremonies. Actors in the production include, T. Mychael Rambo, Dane Stauffer and Beth Gilleland.

While the celebration intends to generate community it will also generate giving to the organization. Funds raised will support LGBT community grants and scholarships moving into the organization’s next 25 years.

“As we celebrate 25 years, we are proud that PFund has always taken the long view, looking at where the urgencies of today exist within the broader context of history. From our communities’ response to the AIDs epidemic, to our work supporting anti-bullying and marriage policy change, to supporting arts organizations, and our work on racial and gender equity, PFund is proud to be in partnership with a diverse range of leaders who are committed to making positive change,” reflects Susan Raffo, executive director.

The event, sponsored by General Mills, Target, UnitedHealth Group, ROR Tax Professionals and Dorsey & Whitney, will take place at The Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts with an after party hosted at the Graves 601 Hotel.

“PFund’s 25th Anniversary Celebration is an excellent opportunity to share all of the foundation’s accomplishments over the past decades,” reflects Lindsay Kruh, Board Chair. “The future is bright, as PFund refocuses its attention on advancing our regional presence, assuring all constituents in the five state area are able to live freely and openly in welcoming and supportive communities.”

Ticket prices for the anniversary fundraiser are $250 for VIP, $150 for general admission, and $25 for after party. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.PFundOnline.org/25thAnniversary.html

PFund Foundation advances social justice for LGBT communities in the Upper Midwest. PFund develops leaders, provides funding toward systemic change, inspires giving, convenes community dialogue and reports to the wider public on important issues from our communities. Four friends living in Minneapolis established the community foundation Philanthrofund (now known as PFund) in 1987 with $2,000 as a response to the AIDS crisis. 25 years later, PFund manages nearly $1 million in assets and is supported by thousands of vibrant individuals whose gifts create this vital community foundation. PFund is one of only a handful of foundations in the nation created specifically by and for LGBT communities. PFund envisions and works toward a time when LGBT people are safe and celebrated; living free from discrimination, violence, invisibility and isolation.

www.PFundOnline.org

An annual dinner, held in March, benefits the scholarship program. Higher education supporters, labor union activists, legislators and students participate in the event. The dinner honors the student recipients and Nellie Stone Johnson.

The next NSJ Scholarship Dinner will be held on March 21, 2013 at the Prom Center in Oakdale, Minnesota. Tickets are available for the event and can be purchased by contacting us at [email protected]. In addition, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the Prom Center. Information regarding the Prom Center can be found at the following site: Prom Catering

http://www.nelliestone.org/

Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Southdale Library

A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 individual or couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

 
Thursday, Jan. 10, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 7, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 28, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – noon

Register Online or call 612-543-5900.

Get hands-on experience mixing your own music and creating original videos. Work with Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad to express yourself using the latest technology in music and video production.
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation.

Teens can meet nationally-recognized hip hop artists such as Brother Ali at an “MVStudio” kickoff event and get hands-on experience using the latest technology in music and multimedia production at free programs presented mid-March through mid-May at six Hennepin County libraries.

The programs are presented in partnership with the Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) and are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional funding from Best Buy’s Children’s Foundation.

“’MVStudio’ programs offer teens an opportunity to use and further develop their creative skills as they learn about music and multimedia production,” said Hennepin County Library Director Lois Langer Thompson. “This program experience offers a way to capture their stories, poems, and ‘voices’ as they collaborate with others and connect with their community.”

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4–6 p.m.

http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/newsroom/?ID=348

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota will hold a free Mental Health First Aid training course in St. Paul designed to teach the basic first aid skills needed to help a person who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. This two-day, 12-hour course is aimed at improving mental health literacy. It will be held Feb. 25-26, from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S., in St. Paul. Participants should bring a lunch.Participants will receive a course manual and certificate for completing the course. Registration is required. To register or get more detailed information, please contact NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948.

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NAMI Minnesota is a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through its programs of education, support and advocacy.

Adult Homework Help
Minneapolis Central Library
Sunday, Jan. 13, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 1–3 p.m.
Trained volunteer tutors will help adults with college homework assignments in any subject. Also open to adults working to improve their English, prepare for the GED, occupational, citizenship and driver’s exams.

Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Southdale Library

A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 individual or couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

 
Thursday, Jan. 10, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 7, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 28, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – noon

Register Online or call 612-543-5900.

Get hands-on experience mixing your own music and creating original videos. Work with Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad to express yourself using the latest technology in music and video production.
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation.

Teens can meet nationally-recognized hip hop artists such as Brother Ali at an “MVStudio” kickoff event and get hands-on experience using the latest technology in music and multimedia production at free programs presented mid-March through mid-May at six Hennepin County libraries.

The programs are presented in partnership with the Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) and are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional funding from Best Buy’s Children’s Foundation.

“’MVStudio’ programs offer teens an opportunity to use and further develop their creative skills as they learn about music and multimedia production,” said Hennepin County Library Director Lois Langer Thompson. “This program experience offers a way to capture their stories, poems, and ‘voices’ as they collaborate with others and connect with their community.”

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4–6 p.m.

http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/newsroom/?ID=348

Adult Homework Help
Minneapolis Central Library
Sunday, Jan. 13, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 1–3 p.m.
Trained volunteer tutors will help adults with college homework assignments in any subject. Also open to adults working to improve their English, prepare for the GED, occupational, citizenship and driver’s exams.

Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Southdale Library

A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 individual or couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

 
Thursday, Jan. 10, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 7, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 28, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – noon

Register Online or call 612-543-5900.