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Confronting Racism MN Style – YWCA Workshop

*Please mark your calendars and join us virtually next Wednesday, January 19; 7:00 - 8:30p CST*   Based on receipt of a grant from the Fulton Neighborhood Association, the Lake Harriet Site Council is pleased to offer part 3 of a 4-part series of Racial Justice Workshops facilitated by YWCA Minneapolis.  This month's workshop, "Confronting Racism MN Style" is designed for those who have a growing understanding of systems of power and privilege and want to acquire skills for interrupting racism wherever they see it.  The workshop will provide a space to practice skills to respond to overt racism (socially unacceptable), and covert racism (socially acceptable) within the dominant communication styles of the Midwest.      Please note that this event is open to all, regardless of if you have a student attending Lake Harriet Schools or reside in the Fulton or Linden Hills neighborhood.  That being said, this discussion will take place in an open, no-judgement space.  The intent of this discussion is to meet participants where they are; one of YWCA's goals is to "not change minds, but shift perspectives."  Please join us for this valuable discussion and consider embracing the chance to engage with others in your school […]

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YWCA Event: Characteristics of a White Supremacy culture

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Based on receipt of a generous grant from the Fulton Neighborhood Association, the Lake Harriet Site Council is pleased to offer part 4 of a 4-part series of Racial Justice Workshops facilitated by YWCA Minneapolis.  This month’s workshop is "Characteristics of a White Supremacy Culture" Monday, March 28th, 7:00-8:30 Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsc-Copj8uGtRuqsaU0F1n6dkcYuoLLVAQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting It is often hard to talk about race because white culture values certain ways of knowing and not others, and assigns a higher value to some ways of behaving than others. Because these ideas have been maintained over a long period of time, its is sometimes hard for people to notice that this culture is based in whiteness. What are the characteristics of white supremacy culture - and what do we do once we've recognized this? Please note that this event is open to all, regardless of if you have a student attending Lake Harriet Schools or reside in the Fulton or Linden Hills neighborhood.  That being said, this discussion will take place in an open, no-judgement space.  The intent of this discussion is to meet participants where they are; one […]

Summer Story Strolls

Join us this summer for a series of story strolls! Put on by FNA's Racial Equity Committee, Hennepin County Library, and Minneapolis Parks. May 16-18 🐝“The Thing about Bees”🐝 The theme of the story is  a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Children are introduced to different kinds of bees, "how not to get stung," and how the things we fear are often things we don't fully understand. Want to further the conversation? Check out this parent guide with more books and activities. Bonus: Join the Pershing Park Picnic on 5/18 after seeing the story stroll! Save the date for our upcoming story strolls, even of which will have a special event on one of the days! June 6-9: Last Stop on Market Street + Food Drive June 13-16: Are Your Stars Like My Stars + Cookies from a local bakery  July 11-14: My Heart Fills with Happiness

Hennepin County Plastic Free Challenge

Our actions help create a plastic-free world Join us in reducing plastic consumption, especially single-use plastics, in ways that fit best in your lifestyle and are most impactful to reducing your footprint. Join Hennepin County's Plastic Free Challenge, February 1-28. Join the Fulton Team here - or create your own team! More about the Plastic-Free Challenge: Although plastic is a versatile material with many uses, it is also concerning because it presents health risks, contributes to litter and pollution, and is challenging to dispose of. Some of the most common and problematic plastic items we deal with every day come in the form of packaging and single-use plastics. Since these items are used for a short period of time and then discarded, they contribute significantly to the increasing amount of plastic waste. Be part of the solution by joining the Plastic-Free Challenge. Together, our actions can help protect water, address climate change, improve our health, and create a plastic-free world.

Pershing Park Community Connections

Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410, USA 2701 W 48th St, United States

Pershing Park Community Connections occurs on the third Wednesday of each moth from 6:00-7:30. Join Pershing Park Staff for a fun community night with food, games, and crafts! Stop by with your family anytime. Each month will have a different theme, so check with Pershing Park or on Fulton's Instagram for specifics.   Please note: in the case that the third Wednesday conflicts with a holiday week, this event will be rescheduled for the following week.

Tango Night!

Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410, USA 2701 W 48th St, United States

Date: Monday, October 16th, 6:30-7:40pm. Please arrive by 6:20 to check in. Cost: $10 per person, pay at the event RSVP Here Description: Tango across the dance floor as you're surrounded by your friends, neighbors, and maybe a special someone. Register solo. Bring a friend. Make it a date night! Your instructor, international choreographer and performer, Miriam Lea, will guide you in learning foundational tango steps so that by the end of class... you've got some solid moves to show for your efforts. No experience necessary. Wear shoes that are easy to slide in, No other special clothes, or things required. Suggested that you bring a refreshment. Water foundtain and drinks for purchase available from vending machine. **All sales final. No refunds or event date transfers. This event is made possible in part by FNA Small Grants, which supported a partial funding of the class and rec center fees.

Canning 101

Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410, USA 2701 W 48th St, United States

Learn how to safely preserve food through canning! This introductory course is taught by a Hennepin County Master Gardener. Even better - each participant gets one jar of strawberry jam. Cost $10/person. Register with activity umber 3205 at www.minneapolisparks.org/register  

Earth Day Clean Up

Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410, USA 2701 W 48th St, United States

Annual Pershing Park clean up for Earth Day! Stop by the park anytime from 9:30-12:00 and help clean up the park. Afterwards, grab some snacks and check out the activities and environmental groups tabling.