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Upcoming Monthly Men's Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up) December 18th at Mark Bloom's, 232 W. Franklin Ave #106 (near Lyndale Ave) Minneapolis 55404 612-636-5116. January 15th at Frank Brandon's, 975 Como Blvd E, St. Paul, 55103 651-487-3008. (on the east side of Lake Como). More than a dozen men attended October's brunch at the Men's Center. - Andy Mickel, 2011-11-17.
The 9th Annual Minnesota Fatherhood & Families Summit will be held at the Kelly Inn and River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud on January 23-24, 2012. "Fathering Across the Lifespan" is this year's theme. Dr. Rob Palkovitz, Univ. of Delaware, Human Development & Family Studies, will be presenting this topic at the Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012 keynote. Dr. Glen Palm, St. Cloud State University, Child & Family Studies will be teaming with Dr. Palkovitz on the Pre-Conference Institute, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, 8:30-11:30 a.m. "Fathers in Families: Diverse Pathways for Reworking Fathering" is the topic. Separate registration for the Institute is required.
Other keynote speakers include Tom Gillaspy, MN State Demographer on the "State of the State: Implications of Demographic Change for Fathers and Families;" Dr. Rose Brewer, Univ. of MN African American Studies, "Challenges & Possibilities of Black Fatherhood;" and Susie Brown, "How Practitioners Can Navigate the Political, Social and Economic Waters in MN." An outstanding array of workshop breakouts is included in the two-day agenda.
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FFI: www.mnfathers.org for more Annual Summit information and to register. Contact Sarah Cheesman, MFFN Communications Coordinator, 763-473-0273 Limited space will be available for Exhibitors to display.
- Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, 1605 County Rd 101 N, Suite 700C, Plymouth, MN 55447-2708, Phone / Fax 763-473-7432 - 2011-11-17
The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held April 27 - 29, 2011 at Voyageur Environmental Center, Mound, MN west of Minneapolis. The cost is $595, with many payment plans and partial scholarships 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 Mankind Open Circle 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. - Andy Mickel, 2011-11-18.
SHAMANTRA Trance-Formational Dance is an uncharted experience to help us connect joyfully with Self, Spirit, Intent, Healing, and Community in a safe space of free expressive movement, mystery, beauty, sound and ritual. 1st Saturdays 8:15 - 10 p.m., 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays 7:15 - 9 p.m. at: Living Waters Market & Cafe / Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 55305. 952-938-1929. FFI: Dan Gorbunow 612-987-0324, <http://www.livingwatersmarket.com/Ongoing_Events.html>. - 2011-09-19.
A Men's Retreat with Miquel Rivera "Into the Belly of Ice and Snow" will be held on Jan 28-29, 2012, at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI. To register and get more details, see www.FeedingtheStory.com
In conjunction with this retreat, an introductory event will be held on Jan 27th Friday evening at the Mayflower Church 7:00 pm, 106 East Diamond Lake Road Minneapolis, MN. This evening of story-telling and music is open to Men and Women. More details at www.FeedingtheStory.com. Or call Tim Young at 612-968-7104
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