The coming month is full of opportunities to learn more and engage in our community. We hope you gain something new from this edition of the Family Resources Program e-Newsletter. Your feedback, suggestions, and content additions for this newsletter are always welcome.
Thank you!
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Molly Patil
Family Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools - Community Education
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EMPTY BOWLS
:
TODAY!
2.20.18
PROP’S Empty Bowls, taking place today from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm and again from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at St. Andrew, is a free event to help end hunger in our community. No program. Come and go as you please. Goodwill donation to PROP welcomed. Enjoy a delicious simple bowl of soup and take home a beautiful hand-made bowl as a reminder of the many empty bowls we have in our community. Enjoy live entertainment and a silent auction of select artisan crafts from local artists. Learn more on
PROP's website
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WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIMS: 2.21.18
This class, which is being offered by Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and the Islamic Resource Center, will introduce you to basic terminology, demographics, beliefs and practices of Muslims, religious celebrations, and differences between religion and culture. Get your questions answered first hand! Class runs from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Wednesday, February 21st at the Education Center and costs $19. Learn more and register on the
Community Education Registration Website
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ACTING BLACK PERFORMANCE: 2:28.18
Part spoken word, part stand-up comedy, part TED Talk, "Acting Black" is a 60-minute solo show created to inspire open and honest conversations about race and diversity; a 30-minute discussion will follow the performance by Carlyle Brown. This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 10:00 - 11:30 am on.Wednesday, February 28th at Hennepin Technical College. Recommended for mature audiences (16+) due to content and language. Learn more by visiting
this event page
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STATE OF EP EVENT: 3.1.18
The 2018 “State of the Foundation, City & Schools” program will take the evening of Thursday, March 1st. This is a free program where you’ll learn about what’s happening at the city, school district, and the Community Foundation, but first you can socialize with others, enjoy free appetizers, and patronize a cash bar starting at 5:00 pm. Presentations from Foundation Executive Director Mark Weber, City Manager Rick Getschow, and Superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools Josh Swanson begin at 6:15 pm.
Visit the
Eden Prairie Community Foundation Website
for more details.
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LET’S GO FISHING ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY: 3.10.18
Support
Let’s Go Fishing Eden Prairie
by stopping by Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 10th between 4:00 and 7:30 pm for their annual All You Can Eat Fish Fry. Cost is $13 for adults, and $7 for children under 10. Funds raised help provide free fishing trips on Lake Riley for children, seniors, hospice patients, vets, and others who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience the joy of fishing our local lakes.
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MIND-BODY EXHIBIT, FREE YOGA, & EP READS AUTHOR PRESENTATION BY MATTHEW SANDFORD: 3.13.18
Matthew Sanford, local author of
Waking
, a “memoir of trauma and transcendence,” will be speaking to the community on March 13th at 6:30 pm at St. Andrew. After his family’s automobile accident that led to the death of his father and sister and him being confined in a wheelchair, Sanford regained his life and developed a new understanding of his body and his connection to it. A free Mind-Body Exhibit and yoga experience will take place prior to his presentation. Tickets to Sandford’s presentation are $5. More info and tickets are available at
www.epreads.org
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SUPPORTING MATH SUCCESS FREE PARENT CLASS: 3:13.18
All parents/guardians of K-12 students are invited to learn the following during this FREE class: What is an effective way to have my child understand math? What do I do if my child needs support with math? What can I do at home to support my child? What are our schools doing for students struggling with math? This class is taking place Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Education Center. Dinner, child care, and interpretation are provided. Learn more by viewing the
program flyer
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MARCH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IMPACT COUNCIL MEETING: 3.21.18
All are welcome to attend the bi-monthly meeting of the CEIC Thursday, March 15th, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Learn more about the CEIC by visiting
Community Education’s website
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TOOLS TO SUPPORT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE
Though we know the importance of ongoing conversations, Black History Month provides an opportunity to jump-start the discussion. Here are some websites to support your conversations with kids, within and outside of the classroom:
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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH FAMILY RESOURCES PROGRAM
Thanks to the generosity of the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club and the Eden Prairie Community Foundation, the Family Resources Program was able to purchase a supply of SW Prime bus passes to reduce transportation barriers to accessing resources. If you are working with a family who is unable to get to things like an intake appointment, an IEP meeting or conference, or a one-time class or meeting, please contact Molly Patil (952-975-6942 or mpatil@edenpr.org). We know many local families experience transportation challenges, and although we can’t meet long-term transportation needs for things like regular rides to preschool, we hope to better connect people to local programs and services through a free ride and an opportunity to learn how to use SW Prime.
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FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Let’s Go Fishing–EP is in need of volunteers for their annual Fish Fry on March 10th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm. Contact Steve Wilson if you would like to know more or to volunteer (& get a fantastic meal at no cost!):
steve@learning-opp.com
or 612-805-0762.
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NONPROFITS INVITED TO TABLE AT ANNUAL GIVE GATHERING
The second annual GIVE Gathering will be Thursday, April 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Heritage Rooms at the Eden Prairie City Center. This event will serve as a volunteer fair by connecting community members to volunteer opportunities. Eden Prairie nonprofits are invited to participate for free. Download a
Table Vendor Form
or contact EP Community Foundation Executive Director Mark Weber at mweber@epcommunityfoundation.org for more information.
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SERVICE PROVIDERS SHARE RESOURCES AT WINTER BLAST
The Eden Prairie Library, PROP, Hennepin County Child & Teen Checkups, The PROP Shop, Fraser, and Royal Credit Union joined the Family Resources Program at Community Education’s Winter Blast Event on February 3rd. Over 600 people attended this event, where these service providers were able to share resources and connect with young families.
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