Archive for September, 2009

Video from Twin Cities spoken word artist Desdamona. Too Big for My Skin is not just a poem. It’s a mind state. It’s an international campaign that invites you to leave your response to the video in the comment section or to submit your very own video response. It’s about positive body image, acceptance...
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From Mary Christenson, via Cindy Zwicky. Cindy says: Please pass this on to all who might be interested! This is a beautiful, secluded get-away about 110 miles north of Minneapolis. (click to embiggen) (click to embiggen) YEAR-ROUND LAKE HOME AVAILABLE FOR RENT Beautiful, private, log home on thirty-five acres on Smith Lake near Garrison,...
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Via Lavender Magazine. From Good to Great: A Workshop for LGBT Couples Hennepin Church (511 Groveland at Lyndale Ave., Mpls.) is sponsoring a six-part workshop for LGBT couples who have been together for at least on year. Lay the foundation for a great future by learning about effective communication, conflict resolution, increasing self-awareness, deepening...
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From Quiana Perkins. Erica says: Having run the TC10 a couple times, I thank you very much. Volunteers are essential and this is an incredibly well organized event. YWCA Twin Cities Marathon (TCM) Youth partnership events For the 3rd year, the YWCA youth will participate in the Medtronic TC Family Event- 5K or one...
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From Donna Erickson, via Davina Baldwin. Erickson Marketing has been retained by Meritas, one of the world’s largest and most respected legal resource networks, to secure a Business Development Specialist for its Minneapolis headquarters to coordinate and support business development opportunities across the organization. This is not a “sales” position. The Business Development Specialist’s...
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Erica says: The last one was hot! There’s a DJ for everybody. Come early, stay late, whatever. The Nomad is a great space; the staff was awesome and attentive. Come on out! Friday, Oct 2 9pm-2am Nomad World Pub 501 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis Come down to the Nomad World Pub...
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Seeking exceptional young women for Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Fellows Program! League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVMNEF) is seeking dynamic young women to become fellows for the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) Fellows Program. The LOTT Fellows Program is an expansion of the very successful LOTT Women’s Leadership Conference, designed to...
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Monday, Oct 5, 2009 2-6pm A Free Event Connecting Youth to Services: Employment Assistance, Education, Housing, Health Services Bag Lunch, Haircuts, Supply Room & Children’s Play Area On-site St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church 3450 Irving Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 See complete details on the full flyer which you should feel free to print...
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My partner and I found a gorgeous russian blue/tabby mix in the backyard yesterday. someone must have dumped him in the alley. poor kitty was starving, had fleas, no collar, no chip and has not been fixed. we’ve treated the fleas, continue to feed him and love him. all this little lover wants is...
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Internship Announcement Background: Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council is the national organization exclusively dedicated to securing justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children by advancing social justice for all families. We work to achieve social and legal equality for LGBT families by providing direct support, educating...
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