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May is a busy time of year, and we have a variety of exciting events and updates to share in this month's edition of the Family Resources Program e-Newsletter. The purpose of this communication is
to build greater awareness and connection to local resources. If you have suggestions, content you would like included in the future, or if you do not want to receive this e-newsletter, please contact me directly.
Regards,
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Molly Patil
Family Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools - Community Education
952.975.6942
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FREE PAPER SHREDDING: TOMORROW 5.17.17
A shredding truck will be at the Eden Prairie Senior Center from 10am - noon (rain or shine) on Wednesday, May 17th. Bring up to 2 paper bags/person (no binders or plastic bags) to safely dispose of your unwanted, but confidential, paper or mail. Learn more HERE.
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DENTAL CLINIC: TOMORROW 5.17.17
myHealth for Teens & Young Adults in Hopkins is hosting a low-cost dental clinic for children, teens, young adults, and pregnant women on Wednesday, May 17th from 9am - 4pm. Though Children's Dental Services accepts all forms of insurance, an income-based sliding fee scale will be used to determine costs. View the flyer HERE.
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FUNNY STUFF ABOUT AGING COMEDY SHOW & RESOURCE FAIR: 5.18.17
Mark Mayfield will entertain and inspire in his clean stand-up comedy about aging on Thursday, May 18th at 11:30am at Pax Christi Church. All are welcome to this presentation, which will be followed by a meet-and-greet reception and resource fair. Visit more than 20 area service providers and learn more about opportunities in Eden Prairie. Registration and more information is available HERE.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IMPACT COUNCIL MEETING: 5.18.17
The next meeting of the Community Engagement Impact Council (CEIC) will be on Thursday, May 18th from 4:00 - 5:30pm at the Eden Prairie Library. Learn more about the CEIC HERE.
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WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ISLAM & MUSLIMS: 5.18.17
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 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Education Center and costs $19. Learn more and register HERE.
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CAR SEAT CLINIC: 5.20.17
Stop by this free clinic at Fire Station 1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road) on Saturday, May 20th from 9 am - 2 pm to have your car seat checked for proper installation by a certified car seat technician with the Eden Prairie Police Department. No appointment needed! Bring your manual.
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ARTS IN THE PARK: 5.20.17
Visit local and regional vendors selling glass, jewelry, paintings, wood, photography, sculptures and more! Also enjoy live entertainment, face painting, kids activities, beer tasting and food trucks. The event is free and runs from 9am - 4pm at Purgatory Creek Park. Click HERE
to view the schedule of events and a list of vendors.
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SPLASH INTO SUMMER: 6.10.17
Start your summer with a free afternoon of fun in the recreation pool at the Community Center! No registration required; activities for all ages. Event runs from 1 - 4pm.
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STOP THE TRAFFICKING 5K: 6.10.17
Stop the Trafficking is a collaborative, community-wide event to raise awareness about human trafficking. All proceeds benefit organizations working to help sexually exploited youth in our surrounding communities. Pre-registration race fee is $35/Adult, $25/Youth. Learn more at: www.stopthetraffickingrun.org
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PROP’S SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM
PROP’s free Summer Food Program provides nutritious, kid-friendly meals to K-12th grade students for the summer and runs June through August. Eden Prairie and Chanhassen families are eligible to receive food each month, and all that’s needed is proof of residency (e.g. utility bill dated in past 90 days) and ID for each child (e.g. school lunch letter/birth certificate). Prior registration is not required. Walk in hours are Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 12:30pm and Wednesday evenings from 4 - 6:00 pm at PROP: 14700 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie. For more information, call 952-937-9120.
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FREE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS
Eden Prairie Schools’ Title-I Programs is offering a series of free online courses for parents throughout the summer. Courses are relevant for parents of all school-age students and are taught by Jeff Thelen. Course options include Supporting Successful Readers, Supporting Math Success, and Jeff’s famous What Kids Keep Telling Me course. Learn more HERE.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE
May is Mental Health Awareness Month; help inform our community about the County’s Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Teams. Licensed mental health professionals are available 24/7 to respond immediately and help both children (17 and younger) and adults (18+) work through a mental health crisis in a home, school, or community setting. Services are free and range from phone consultations to onsite support in assessing a potentially serious situation and providing appropriate referrals. To access the Child Crisis Response Team, call 612-348-2233. For adults, call 612-596-1223.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM CHANGING FOR 2017/2018 YEAR
The annual community-driven process for providing school supplies to students in need is changing for the 2017/2018 school year and is going to be coordinated at the individual school level. PROP, Grace Church, the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools, the district, and various churches and community businesses will be working collaboratively on a single back-to-school supplies initiative moving forward to reduce barriers to accessing the program. Benefits of the new program include:
· More relevant supplies (supplies will better match what students are asked to bring)
· Families no longer need to register
· Backpacks and other supplies will be distributed at the schools
· Tailored program will better meet the needs of individual schools
· Increased school/community connectedness
Information for families about how to obtain supplies through each EPS school is posted HERE. To learn how to get involved, contact Molly Patil at mpatil@edenpr.org.
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NEW CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP @ EP SENIOR CENTER
Senior Community Services is hosting a new, free
caregiver
support group every 4th Thursday of the month from 4:30 - 6:00pm at the Eden Prairie Senior Center. Learn more
HERE
or by contacting Lee Ann Eiden at 952-934-3370.
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MORE FAMILIES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CITY HOUSING LOANS
The City of Eden Prairie offers a zero-interest first-time homebuyer loan, as well as programs that provide qualifying homeowners financial assistance to make certain improvements in their homes. HUD recently increased the household income limits for the programs, so more individuals are eligible to receive these loans. Click
HERE
to learn more.
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CAPSH IS EXPANDING SERVICE AREA, HAS NEW NAME
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH), has dropped the suburban from its name to reflect its new expanded service area. Now, Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) is offering its services and programs to all income-eligible Hennepin County residents, including the City of Minneapolis. To learn more about CAP-HC, visit their new website at
www.caphennepin.org
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LOVE SOMALIA MOBILE FOOD PACK EVENT IN JUNE
Join the effort to pack 6 million meals for those in Somalia, which is on the brink of famine. 30,000 volunteers from the Twin Cities are needed between Friday, June 2nd and Monday, June 5th to pack life-saving Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) meals at the RiverCenter in St. Paul. Donate or sign-up to register HERE
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www.edenpr.org/familyresources
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