Upcoming Monthly Men’s Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, October 15th at the Men’s Center 3249 Hennepin Ave S, Suite 55, Minneapolis 55408 for 30th anniversary celebration. Sunday, November 19th at Stephen Sewell’s/Paul Busch’s, 1795 Summit Ave, St. Paul, 55105 (west of Snelling Av) 651-917-2495. Sunday, December 17th at Rick Gravrok’s 2925 Monterey Ave S, St. Louis Park, 55416. 952/926-6655. (on the west side of Lake Calhoun, off Lake St.). These brunches are open to all men from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m; plan to come and chat and eat for a 1/2-hour to 2-hour period anytime ? inevitably some men stay on until 2 p.m. 4 men attended August’s Men’s Brunch at Dave Mueller’s and 16 were at September’s Brunch at Andy Mickel’s in Minneapolis. – Andy Mickel, 2006-09-01.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held October 27-29 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $595, with payment plans available. To learn more, attend an Open Circle event: Observe, Ask Questions (or Participate if you like) in a safe container with a group of men who are practicing authenticity and connection to feeling at Open Circle of Warriors events at the Men’s Center every 2nd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel with any questions 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times. Register online at <http://minnesota.mkp.org> or call Eric Lucas, at 952-237-3532, <welucas4@frontiernet.net> – Andy Mickel, 2006-09-11.

The African American Men Project presents Black Men Reading, Weekly Book Club, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. NorthPoint Wellness Center, 1313 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Refreshments provided. FFI: 612-302-4692.

The African American Men Project presents EMERGE! Weekly Men’s Group, Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Pilot City Neighborhood Services, 1315 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. “It takes a village to raise a child...but it takes OUR MEN to raise a village.” Refreshments provided. FFI: 612-302-4694.

The Aliveness Project provides services and programs to the HIV/AIDS community including Meal Program, Food Shelf, Support Groups, HIV Resource Library and Prevention Services. The Aliveness Project’s Fundraiser is an Evening of Games, Saturday, October 7, 6-11p.m. at Joe’s Garage in Loring Park. Fun Finger Foods, Cash Bar, Slient Auction and Grand Prize Drawing. Cost $100/person tax deductible. 612-822-7946. FFI: <events@aliveness.org><http://www.aliveness.org/> - 2006-09-11.

Join us for the Minnesota Men’s Action Network: Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Violence Men can Make a Difference state conference, in Brainerd, MN, October 13-14, 2006. This conference is for men who desire a world in which they, their children, partners, parents and friends can live free from the threat of sexual harm and abuse. The conference will offer opportunities to hear from expert trainers, gain new information and skills, and join with other men to take action, all in the beautiful lakeside setting of Cragun’s resort. There is no charge for this conference and Friday night lodging is available at a special reduced rate of $50. Our keynote speakers are Jackson Katz and Tony Porter. This conference is a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Health, Men as Peacemakers in Duluth, and the Gender Violence Institute in Clearwater as part of the larger project to develop a network of men and male leaders involved in primary prevention practices. – Jan Hayne, Dads Make a Difference , 651-222-1622, www.dadsmakeadifference.org 2006-08-15.

The Fatherhood Educational Institute of Chicago’s mission is to introduce indigent and incarcerated fathers regarding fatherhood through the use of clinical and related educational tools to promote fatherhood in poverty stricken neighborhoods and in the general public through events and any other means of educating the public on the importance of patriarchal involvement in children’s lives. Its new affiliate program invites 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to support fatherhood issues in the Chicago area. FFI: <http://www.fatherhood-edu.org/> – Pat Flewellen-Harris, 2006-09-07.