Social Events
MNRPCV Upcoming Events: Winter 2012
CLICK HERE to view our upcoming events in calendar form.
FEBRUARY 2012
Summit Brewery Tour
Saturday, February 25th at 1:00 pm
Twenty (20) spots available; RSVP by Monday, February 12th to andrea.e.kruse@gmail.com
Fundraiser Dinner: North African Cuisine
Saturday, February 25th 6:00 to 9:00pm
MNRPCV invites members of the local Peace Corps community and their families and friends to join us for a Fundraiser Dinner featuring amazing North African cuisine that only your fellow RPCVs could prepare. You won’t want to miss this event: Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 pm at the intriguing home of Elsa Frettem and Bernard Gonzalez – 669 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul MN. Suggested donation is $10.00 – kids eat free. To volunteer to be one of the cooks, contact Christi Williams at quiltzilla@gmail.com.
MARCH 2012
Connections Happy Hour
March 8th 4-6pm at Aster Cafe
Are you new or back to Minnesota? Are you an applicant looking to connect with returned PCVs? Have you been in MN a long time and would like to help welcome returnees and applicants to MN and the Peace Corps Family? Join us for Happy Hour at the Aster Cafe for drink/food specials. Please contact Rachel Newby with questions.
West End Happy Hour
March 21st from 4-pm at Sopranos Kitchen
For all West side of the cities people. Meet up at Sopranos Kitchen at West End Shops for happy hour from 4-6pm.
http://www.sopranosmn.com/happy_hour.html
THE SHOPS AT WEST END
5331 West 16th Street
St. Louis Park, MN 5541 Phone: 952-345-2400
Walker Art Center Tour
Thursday, March 22 at 7pm
www.walkerart.org
Jack Bardon (Turkmenistan 2003-05), Walker Art Docent-Tour Guide, will lead a free tour of the Walker Exhibit “Midnight Party.” for the Peace Corps community We will concentrate on social-political issues of interest to many RPCVs – such as immigration; sexual roles and identity; science vs. magic; alienation, confusion and loneliness in contemporary society; hallucinogens; and visionary powers as imaginary solutions to world problems. Meet at 7:00pm in the Bazinet Lobby at Walker Art Center. No RSVP necessary. We can decompress after the tour in the Walker Art Center Garden Café over beer, lattes, and snacks.
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MNRPCV Recent Events: 2010-2011
Bike Trip Talk
February 2. Join Julie Retka (RPCV Liberia) and husband David Byrne for an evening presentation of their two-year bicycle trip from here to the tip of South America and from South Africa to the north African coast. The highlight of the trip was biking into Julie’s Peace Corps village in rural Liberia and finding friends from more than two decades ago, before the civil war. Meet at Mim’s Middle East restaurant in St. Paul, at the corner of Cleveland and Buford Avenues, adjacent to the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. We can order food and begin eating by 6:30 pm, and the presentation will begin at 7:00 pm. Host: Les Everett, evere003@umn.edu or 651-641-1880
JANUARY 2012
MNRPCV SKI WEEKEND
Jan 27-29, 2012, Fri noon-Sun 1 pm
Join us for this MNRPCV traditional weekend in the snow. Ski, snowshoe, eat (lots), play games, and spend time with your fellow RPCVs. The group lodge we reserve holds 35-40 people in 13 bedrooms. View the lodge here:
www.resortsandlodges.com/lodging/usa/minnesota/central-minnesota/edgewood-resort-lodge.html
It’s just outside of Park Rapids, near Itasca State Park for skiing and right on a lake for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, etc. $75 per person for the weekend; children under 2 free. We do group cooking, you will be responsible for part of the cost of the meal you help prepare. Reserve your spot with a check payable to: Curt Rahman, 4209 Browndale, St Louis Park, MN 55416. Call Curt at 612-207-5411 with questions.
Ice Skating at Centennial Lakes Park, Edina MN
Saturday, January 7th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Centennial Lakes Park in Edina, MN features a 10-acre lake that is groomed daily during the winter for ice skating. Spread out over the main ponds connected by narrow, meandering canal, the rink gives skaters a unique skating experience reminiscent of a Currier and Ives setting from bygone days.
• Complementing the rink is a cozy, rink-side warming house, complete with indoor and outdoor fireplace, restrooms, concessions and skate rental. Skate rental is available for $5 per pair, with sizes ranging from children’s size 8 up to adult size 13. Ice sleds may also be rented for $7 per hour. Photo identification must be given as a deposit for all rentals. There is no admission charge for skating so bring your skates if you have them.
• Directions: From Interstate Highway 494 and France Avenue, go north on France for two blocks. Take the first right turn after 76th Street and park in the lower level of the parking ramp.
DECEMBER 2011
Holiday Kickoff Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 21, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Joe’s Garage- 1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, http://joes-garage.com/
MNRPCV’s Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 3, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
The time for the MNRPCV Holiday Party is upon us again, and this year we are adding
a few twists. In addition to the geography quiz we have some
surprises up our sleeve, so come, eat, and get ready for the holiday
season with all your mates in MNRPCV.
When: Saturday December 3rd
Where: the home of Charles and Terri Stander
Address: 574 Summit Avenue, St. Paul MN 55102
Time: 6-9pm
What to Bring: a dish to share and your best Holiday grin; soda will be provided
Food Drive: we will be accepting food to taCalendar Salke to a local food shelter
that has been designated by the Standers.
Calendar Sale: This will be the perfect chance to purchase 2012 International Calendars for yourself or for holiday gifts. While still selling for only $10, each calendar sale will add $5.65 t0 MNRPCV’s funds for grants and other expenses.
Contact Andrea at dre.trowbridge@gmail.com or 612-210-4764 for more information
December Cookie Making
Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Diane Darr’s Home: 101119 Girard Avenue South,Minneapolis – easy to find, just off 35W and 98th Street. RSVP to Andrea Kruse by Friday December 9th to andrea.e.kruse@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 2011
Yeah, It’s November Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 pm
Sweeneys Saloon: 96 Dale Street North, Saint Paul www.sweeneyssaloon.com
Metro Dinner: Emily’s Deli (Lebanese)
Friday, November 18, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join your fellow MNRPCV’s for lovely Lebanese food and conversation at Emily’s Deli on Friday, November 18, 2011. Emily’s Deli is located at 641 University Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis,MN 55413. www.emilysfandmcafe.com. Please RSVP by Monday, November 14 to Andrea Kruse at: andrea.e.kruse@gmail.com
OCTOBER 2011
Fundraiser Dinner: Latin American
Saturday, October 15, 6:00pm
MNRPCV invites members of the local Peace Corps community and their families and friends to join us for a Fundraiser Dinner featuring Latin American food on Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 pm at the intriguing home of Elsa Frettem and Bernard Gonzalez – 669 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul MN. Suggested donation is $10.00 – kids eat free. To volunteer to be one of the cooks, contact Christi Williams at quiltzilla@gmail.com.
2012 International Calendars will be available for purchase or to pick up to sell to others at the fundraiser dinner. Calendars are still $10.00 each. Help us exceed our 2011 sales record: We raised over $2000 for the MNRPCV Grant Program
Metro Dinner: SHISH (Mediterranean)
Thursday, October 6, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join your fellow Minnesota RPCVs for an evening of Mediterranean cuisine and camaraderie at SHISH on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Shish is located at 1668 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. www.shishcafe.net. RSVP by Wednesday, October 5 to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651-235-2919
SEPTEMBER 2011
Walker Art Center Free Tour of Exhibit “Exposed”
Thursday, September 8, 7:00 pm
RPCV Jack Bardon (Turkmenistan 2003-05), Walker Art Center Docent-Tour Guide, will lead a free tour for the Peace Corps community on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00pm. (Admission is free on Thursdays.)We will tour the Walker photo exhibit “Exposed: Voyeurism, Surveillance, and the Camera Since 1870″ which addresses social-political issues of interest to many Peace Corps volunteers – such as past and current wars, abuse of power, child-labor, surveillance, gender roles, violence, and executions. We will meet at 7:00 P.M. in the Bazinet lobby at Walker Art Center. Come one, come all. No RSVP necessary. We will decompress after the tour in the Walker Art Garden Cafe over beer, lattes, and snacks.
MNRPCV Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic
Sunday, September 11, 4:00 pm
Location: Rhoda Brooks’ house: 859 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior, MN 55331.
Why: To join your RPCV friends and participate in the MNRPCV Annual Meeting. Business will include reports from the past year and the election of the 2011-12 Board of Directors. If you have questions about Board positions please contact Jane Bardon, MNRPCV President, at: janebardon@yahoo.com.
How: Bring a dish to share! A grill will be available for your use.
Service Passport: If you have completed your 50 hours of service and recorded it in your PC-50 Service Passport, be sure to bring it to the meeting. There will be a drawing to choose 10 Passports for the $50 awards to humanitarian causes. For details, contact Laura Hoffman at: laura.r.hoffman@gmail.com.
Time Tub: Last chance to bring items to put in the MNRPCV Time-Tub before it is sealed. It will be opened in 2030 on the 50th Anniversary of MNRPCV.
2012 International Calendars: This will be your first opportunity to purchase calendars for yourself or to pick up calendars to sell to others. The price is still $10.00 for these beautiful and meaningful calendars featuring countries served by Peace Corps.
Directions: Go out Hwy 394 to 494 south. Take 494 to Hwy 7 and go west. Pass the intersection of 7 and 101 and keep going west on 7 for 3 more stop lights. Go right at the Christmas Lake Road intersection and immediately left on Excelsior Blvd. Go about two blocks. Rhoda’s home is on the right across the street from a cemetery. It is a green house at the top of a driveway going up. If you go past Adele’s Frozen Custard, you have gone too far.
For general questions about the event, please call Andrea at: 612-210-4764.
Metro Dinner: Obento-Ya
Tuesday, September 20, 6 to 8 pm
Join your fellow Minnesota RPCVs for a yummy Japanese dinner at Obento-Ya on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Obento-Ya is located at 1510 S.E. Como Avenue, Minneapolis MN. If you are not a sushi-person, there are also many other choices. Note: This is a change from the newsletter – the original choice, Giapponese Sushi is no longer in business. http://www.obento-ya.com/. Please RSVP to: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651/235-2919
AUGUST 2011
Metro Dinner: La Grolla:
Thursday, August 11th, 6 p.m. Join your fellow MNRPCV’s for fabulous Italian food and great conversation at La Grolla on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Bar La Grassa is located at 452 Selby, Saint Paul MN. http://www.lagrollastpaul.com
Contact: RSVP to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651/235-2919
JULY 2011
SUMMIT BREWERY TOUR RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, July 4
The Summit Brewery Tour is now scheduled for Saturday August 6. There are two tours available (10:30 a.m. And 1:00 p.m.) with 40 spots available for each time. When sending your RSVP please indicate:
- Time Preference (10:30 or 1:00)
- Number of People Attending
Email RSVP and/or questions to andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com
Metro Dinner: Psycho Suzi’s
Friday, July 22nd, 6 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening with your fellow MNRPCV’s over a unique dinner at Psycho Suzi’s at 2519 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, www.psychosuzis.com.
Contact: RSVP to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651/235-2919
PC 50 Service and Saints Weekend
Mark your calendar for July 23-24
PLEASE CLICK ON THE PC50 MENU TAB FOR DETAILS
The MNRPCV Board of Directors and our local Peace Corps recruiters are planning a weekend celebration to include community service, a night at a St. Paul Saints game and a PC Expo.
Email saintsgame@mnrpcv.org today to reserve your tickets for the game on Saturday, July 23, 7pm – tickets will be $8 each. Tailgate potluck and volunteer celebration 4-7 pm before the game. Local PC Recruiters will be present to honor future volunteers and to ask questions of those interested in Peace Corps service. A service opportunity is planned for Saturday AM and a PC Expo for Sunday, July 25.
JUNE 2011
Metro Dinner: MAI Village
Wednesday, June 15th, 6 p.m. Relax with your fellow MNRPCV’s with a delicious Vietnamese dinner at Mai Village restaurant at 394 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103, www.maivillage.net.
Contact: RSVP to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651/235-2919
Fundraiser Dinner – Eastern European and Central Asian Food
Saturday, June 11th, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
All you can eat - $10 suggested donation – Kids eat free – Proceeds will go to the MNRPCV Grant Fund. At the legendary home of Elsa Frettem and Bernard Gonzalez, 669 Summit, St. Paul MN. Want to be one of the cooks? Contact: Christi Williams quiltzilla@gmail.com
MAY 2011
Metro Dinner: Eastside Thai – Tuesday, May 24, 5 to 8 pm
889 Payne Avenue St. Paul (651-776-6599)
Metro Dinner: Gorkha Palace: Tuesday, May 10th, 6 p.m. Join your fellow MNRPCV’s for great Indian food and fabulous conversation at Gorkha Palace – 23 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, www.gorkhapalace.com.
Contact: RSVP to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651/235-2919
APRIL 2011
50 YEARS OF SERVICE: MINNESOTA PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS EXHIBIT
This special exhibit of items Minnesota RPCVs have brought home from their Peace Corps service will be on display through April 2011.
Location: Humphrey Forum, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 55455, University of Minnesota, west Bank. Schedule: The Humphrey Forum is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. However since many events are held in the Forum, it will be closed to visitors at times. Dates to avoid are: 3/28, 4/4, 4/5, 4/11, 4/27 all day and 4/1, 4/8, 4/13 afternoons.
METRO DINNER: BOCA CHICA: Monday, April 18, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for delicious Mexican cuisine! Location: 11 Cesar Chavez St., St Paul, 55107. Phone: 651-222- 8499 www.bocachicarestaurant.com Contact: Liz Ward at liz@co-culturesolutions.net or 651-235-2919
TOASTMASTERS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
Thursday, April 7, 6-8:45 p.m.
All MNRPCV Members and Friends are invited to the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the MNRPCV Toastmaster club. Location: The Paper Birch Room, North Building of the City of Roseville complex on the corner of Lexington and County Road C. Please RSVP to Committee Chair Mike MacDonald at mrmacpc@ yahoo.com or 952-201-2845.
ANNUAL SLIDE SHOW & POTLUCK
Saturday, April 9, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
One of our biggest annual events!Come and see the Peace Corps experience on the big screen: bring your stories, your slides, and a regional dish to share. Location: Padilla Speer Beardsley offices, 1101 West River Parkway, Minneapolis 55414. Please email up to 5 slides to Liz Ward at liz@co-culturesolutions.net by April 1st. We will also have an analog slide projector: we’re particularly excited to see some photos from the early days, in honor of Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary.
Finally, please bring a dish for the potluck. We expect a very large turnout, so please bring plenty to share! Thanks!
SUMMIT BREWERY TOUR: Saturday, April 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ever wonder what goes into brewing Summit beer? (Besides hard-earned experience, a passion for the craft and many, many tastings, that is.) Join us as we follow your beer from its humble beginnings to that glorious moment when it crosses your lips. Location: 910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, 55102. RSVP by Wednesday, February 23rd. Saturday tours require reservations 1-2 months in advance so let me know via email if you would like to attend and how many people will be coming. Contact: Andrea Trowbridge at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com
MARCH 2011
50 YEARS OF SERVICE: MINNESOTA PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS EXHIBIT
Opening Reception – Monday, March 21, 5-7 p.m.
This exciting exhibit will be on display at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Forum from March through May. The opening reception will feature appetizers and keynote speaker Bob Klein (Ghana 1961-63) in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Peace Corps and of the thousands of Minnesotans who have volunteered over the last five decades. Location: Humphrey Forum, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 55455 Contact: Tysen Dauer, U of M Peace Corps recruiter: peacecor@umn.edu or 612-626-5311
METRO DINNER; MARLA’S CARIBBEAN CUISINE: Saturday, March 19, 12-2 p.m.
A local favorite with RPCVs! Come experience some Caribbean cuisine, and be sure to invite your friends! Location: 3761 Bloomington Avenue South Minneapolis, 55407 www.marlascuisine.com Contact: Liz Ward at liz@co-culturesolutions.net or 651-235-2919
METRO DINNER: CatManDo: Saturday, March 12, 6-8 pm.
Join your fellow Minnesota RPCV’s for a night of fun conversation and great Nepalese food. CatManDo is located at1659 Grand Ave (1 1/2 blocks west of Snelling near Macalester College)Saint Paul, MN 55105 http://www.catmandorestaurant.com/ Please RSVP to Eric Angell at eric-angell@riseup.net by Friday, March 11th.
FEBRUARY 2011
METRO DINNER: CRESCENT MOON: Thursday, Feb 24, 6 p.m.
Come for Afghani food and hang with other RPCVs! Bring your friends! Location: 2339 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, 55418, phone: 612-782-0169 www.crescentmoonfoods.net Contact: Liz Ward at liz@co-culturesolutions.net or 651-235-2919
FUNDRAISER DINNER– Mediterranean Food
Saturday, February 19th 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Home of Elsa Frettem and Bernard Gonzalez – 669 Summit Ave. St. Paul
Join your fellow RPCVs for an evening of fellowship, conversation and great food at the first fundraiser dinner of 2011. Suggested donation $10 per person, kids eat free. All proceeds will go to the MNRPCV Grant Program for PCVs and RPCVs. Contact Christi Williams at quiltzilla@gmail.com (612-825-7203) for further information or if you want to be one of the cooks for this event.
MNRPCV Ski Weekend
Friday-Sunday, February 4-6, 2011
It is not too early to start thinking about the MNRPCV winter get away weekend!! This annual MNRPCV tradition is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your fellow RPCVs, meet other Minnesota RPCV’s, and have a great time!
We have reserved a nice group lodge that will hold 35-40 people, 4 to 6 people per room so there will be sharing. To see the cabin, go to http://www.himinnesota.org/groups.htm. The lodge is located only a couple miles outside of Park Rapids so it is very close to Itasca State Park for skiing.
Only full payment reserves a spot! Send a check payable to:
Curt Rahman, 4209 Browndale, St Louis Park MN 55416
*The price is a flat $75 per person for the weekend, children under 2 are free. We do group cooking so there will be additional charges for that.
Questions? Contact Curt Rahman at 612-207-5411.
JANUARY 2011
METRO DINNER: Flamingo Restaurant
Saturday, Jan 29, 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of East African cuisine and conversation.
Location: 490 Syndicate Street North in St. Paul, 55104.
Please RSVP by Friday, January 28 to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651-235-2919
Ice Skating-Centennial Lakes Park
Saturday January 15th-10am-12pm
Centennial Lakes Park features a 10-acre lake that is groomed daily during the winter for ice skating. Spread out over three main ponds connected by narrow, meandering canals, the rink gives skaters a unique skating experience reminiscent of a Currier & Ives setting from bygone days.
Complementing the rink is a cozy, rink-side warming house, complete with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, restrooms, concessions and skate rental. Concession items include hot chocolate, pop, popcorn, hot dogs, chips and candy. Skate rental is available for $5 per pair, with sizes ranging from children’s Size 8 up to adult Size 13. Ice sleds may also be rented for $7 per hour. Photo identification must be given as a deposit for all rentals. There is no admission charge for skating so bring your own skates if you have them.
Directions: From Interstate Highway 494 and France Avenue, go north on France for two blocks. Take the first right turn after 76th Street and park in the lower level of the parking ramp.
Contact Person: Andrea at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com or 612-210-4764
MNRPCV Sunday Brunch
Sunday, January 16, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Maria’s Cafe (Columbian food)
Join your MNRPCV friends for a great Colombian brunch at a great price on Sunday, January 16th. Maria’s Cafe is located at 1113 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, (612) 870-9842 www.mariascafe.com
Please RSVP by Friday, January 14 to Liz Ward at: liz@co-culturesolutions.net, 651-235-2919
DECEMBER 2010
The Annual Holiday Party and Potluck was postponed to Saturday, December 18 due to weather conditions. The location and all other plans are the same.
MNRPCV Annual Holiday Party and Potluck
Saturday, December 18, 6-9pm, St. Paul MN at the home of Charles and Terri Stander, 574 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102-3669 (This is a different location than last year.)
The MNRPCV Annual Holiday Party is one of our biggest events of the year! Please bring a dish to share and a non-perishable food shelf donation (think protein, like beans or peanut butter).
Babysitting will be provided, so feel free to bring the kids!
2011 International Calendars will be available for purchase at $10 each. If you want more than 2 or 3, order them ahead from Doug Neal at douglasmneal@gmail.com. Be sure to bring all the geography knowledge you can muster for our brain-busting geography quiz!
Coming from out of town? Twin Cities RPCVs would love to host visitors!
Contact Andrea at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com or 612-210-4764 for more information.
Directions: Take Hwy 94 to the Dale Street exit, go south on Dale to Summit, turn left on Summit. It’s on your right towards the end of the block, before S Oakland Avenue. Obey parking signs and be careful not to park to close to street corners or you will get a ticket. There is a driveway alongside the house if you need to drop someone off and a church parking lot across the street.
Hope to see you there!
CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION: Tuesday, Dec 7, 6-8pm
Come to the MN Historical Society to immerse yourself in the story of chocolate. Explore the plant, the products, and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history, and popular culture. The exhibit features experiments and hands-on activities, as well as Mayan, Aztec and 17th-century European artifacts. Exhibition text presented in English and Spanish. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors (65+); $5 for children 6-17; free for MHS members and children age 5 and under.
Contact Person: Andrea at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com or 612-210-4764
NOVEMBER 2010
MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM: Saturday, Nov 27, 10-12pm
“Great Hall of Trees, Land of Gingerbread & Making Spirits Bright”
Meet us at the entrance to the Oswald Visitor Center to celebrate the holiday season at the Arboretum! View dazzling gingerbread structures and festive holiday trees decorated with natural crafted ornaments. Enjoy teas, holiday music, and food. Admission for non-members is $9; children (15 and under), members, and U of M students are free.
Contact Person: Andrea at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com or 612-210-4764
WINE TASTING: Alexis Bailly Vineyard, Saturday, Nov 20, 2:30-5:30
Tour the vineyard and visit the tasting room to sample and purchase Alexis Bailly wines. (http://abvwines.com). Wine tasting is $2 – $5 per person; Chocolate, Cheese and Wine tasting for $10 per person.
Contact Person: Andrea at andrea.trowbridge@uwalumni.com or 612-210-4764
Directions: The Vineyard is located 5 min south of historic Hastings. Take Hwy 61 south from Hastings for 1 mile to 170th street. Turn right at 170th and go 2 miles as the road curves to the left and becomes Kirby Ave. The vineyard and driveway to the winery will be on your left.
**MNRPCV 30th Anniversary Celebration**
Friday November 12, 2010, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Padilla Speer Beardsley offices, 1101 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, 55414
The Minnesota Returned Peace Corps Volunteers dates back to 1980 when the Articles of Incorporation were signed and the first Board of Directors elected. Meet MNRPCV Founders and RPCVs from all periods of MNRPCV’s history. Join us for this celebration of the past and the future of MNRPCV. Special activities will be available and refreshments will be served. Watch for your E-VITE or RSVP to president@mnrpcv.org
North Minneapolis 2011 Calendar Sale Open House
Saturday, November 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Home of Mary Adams, 2807 Fremont Avenue North, Minneapolis
Contact Mary if you want to purchase calendars or pick them up to sell from her depot at another time – madams@ccfcu.org (612-521-0649)
METRO DINNER: El Meson, Monday, Nov 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for a great Spanish-Caribbean dinner at El Meson in Minneapolis (www.elmesonbistro.net). Location: 3450 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis, 55408.
Please RSVP to Greg Hochstetter at greghochstetter@hotmail.com, 651-280-8302
OCTOBER 2010
Fundraiser Dinner – Indian Cuisine
Saturday, October 16, 6:00pm
Home of Elsa Frettem and Bernard Gonzalez – 669 Summit Ave. St. Paul
This is our first Fundraiser Dinner of the 2010-2011 year. Proceeds will be used for MNRPCV 2011 Grants to PCVs and RPCVs. We will be featuring Indian Food. Bring your family and friends – all are welcome. Suggested donation is $10.00(kids free). Contact Christi Williams at 612-825-7203 or quiltzilla@gmail.com if you want to cook or help out. NOTE: There will be a 2011 Calendar Sale Open House at Elsa and Bernard’s beginning at 2:30, before the dinner
St. Paul 2011 Calendar Sale Open House
Saturday, October 16, 2:30 – 6:00 pm (right before the Fundraiser Dinner!)
Home of Elsa and Bernard Gonzalez, 669 Summit Ave, St. Paul
Contact Elsa if you want to purchase calendars or pick them up to sell from her depot at another time - elsa@gonzalez.com (651-428-1765)
Calendar Sale at GEOFEST
Saturday, October 16, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Macalester College Geography Department – 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
We are currently looking for volunteers to staff a Peace Corps table at this year’s GEOFEST. The Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education is sponsoring the Fifth Annual GEOFEST Minnesota Conference in order to bring together social science educators who share a special passion for Geography.
Contact: Tammy Truong – truong.tammy@gmail.com
Metro Dinner – Caribbean
Tuesday October 12, 2010, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Marla’s Caribbean Cuisine: 3761 Bloomington Ave So. Minneapolis MN 55407
Come for some tasty Caribbean food fixed by the lovely and gracious Marla. Check out the website with your speakers on and enjoy the menu: http://www.marlascuisine.com/. They have great vegetarian options and some lovely spicy Jerk Chicken that brings out the happy in me. The service is a bit slow for that authentic Peace Corps experience, so don’t come in a hurry. RSVPs are helpful, but not required, so RSVP if you can to: Christi Williams at quiltzilla@gmail.com
Climate Solutions Revolution: Leading the Way to Our Future
Sunday, October 10, 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Climate Work Day: 10-10-10 Organizing Committee
Mill Ruins Park (On the West End of the Stone Arch Bridge)
103 Portland Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN
Join us as we celebrate a weekend of activity around the 10-10-10 global work parties. (See 350.org) Begin by planning your own local work party to help spread the word about 350, and get to work for a healthy climate.
On the afternoon of 10-10-10, get on your bike, jump on the bus, drive or walk on down and join us at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis where you can experience the amazing mosaic of climate activity that is happening in the twin cities. We will dance, and talk, and be inspired by authors, poets, politicians and more. Everyone is invited!
South Minneapolis 2011 Calendar Sale Open House
Wednesday, October 6, 4:30 – 8:00 pm
Home of Christi Williams, 3604 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis
Contact Christi if you want to purchase calendars or pick them up to sell from her depot at another time – quiltzilla@gmail.com (612-825-7203).
Metro Dinner – Ecuadorian
Saturday, October 2, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Chimborazo: 2851 Central Eve. Minneapolis
Join us for fabulous Ecuadorian food in Northeast Minneapolis. RSP if you can by Sept. 27 – it’s a small place and we want to warn them we’re coming. Contact Miriam at mok4747@yahoo.com or 763-412-315