When it’s this hot, who doesn’t want to skip cooking and go out for dinner or a drink? There are plenty of opportunities to dine out and do good for our community this coming month! We will also welcome two new homes opening up in Eden Prairie to young people and single mothers in need of stable housing. Additionally, we look forward to PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture, taking place in early August. There’s a lot to celebrate this month! I hope this e-newsletter highlights something you want to learn more about and
helps ensure all members of our community are aware of these opportunities. Please share relevant information with the people you work with or serve. Additionally, if you have opportunities you would like to share with others, please let me know.
Stay cool!
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Molly Patil
Community Engagement Coordinator
Eden Prairie Schools - Community Education
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IMPACT COUNCIL MEETING: 7.19.18
The next meeting of the Community Engagement Impact Council (CEIC) will be on Thursday, July 19 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at City Hill Church. As part of our Meeting, we will tour ESTHER Homes’ new housing program for single moms or pregnant women. Learn more about the CEIC on the
Community Education website.
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PROP FUNDRAISING NIGHT @ PANERA: 7.19.18
Print off
this flyer
or show an electronic version to the cashier at the Eden Prairie Panera on Thursday, July 19 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit PROP.
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ESTHER HOMES FUNDRAISER @ SURLEY: 7.23.18
Join a night of celebration and learning more about who ESTHER Homes is and their new work in Eden Prairie. This fundraiser takes place at Surly Brewing in Minneapolis on Monday, July 23 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm and will feature a silent auction, appetizers, and a brief program. Tickets are $25/person or $40/couple in advance. Learn more or purchase tickets on the
event website
.
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MYHEALTH DENTAL CLINIC: 7.25.18
myHealth for Teens & Young Adults in Hopkins is hosting a low-cost dental clinic for children, teens, young adults, and pregnant women on Wednesday, July 25 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Though Children's Dental Services accepts all forms of insurance, an income-based sliding fee scale will be used to determine costs. See the
Dental Services Flyer
for more details.
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VIP BREWERY TOUR & PROP FUNDRAISER @ UNMAPPED: 7.25.18
Stop by Unmapped Brewery (Eden Prairie Rd & Excelsior Blvd) from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25. $1 of every beer purchased goes directly to PROP. There will be growler giveaways, food trucks and a special $10 VIP Tour (includes free beer + tour, spots are limited). VIP Tickets available on the
Happy Hour for Hunger registration site
.
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BREW FOR CHOICE 2018: 7.30.18
Brew for CHOICE is a happy hour event hosted by LTD Brewery on Monday, July 30 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Proceeds benefit CHOICE, inc., a local nonprofit serving people with intellectual disabilities. Learn more or purchase tickets by visiting the
Brew for CHOICE event registration site
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FARE FOR ALL DISCOUNT GROCERY POP-UP SALE: 7.31.18
Shop Fare for All’s monthly grocery sale in Eden Prairie, where anyone is welcome to shop packages of fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meats at deep discounts (up to 50% off your typical grocery bill). This month’s sale will be on Tuesday, July 31 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Grace Church (Door 4). Learn more about this non-profit food organization and how it works by watching
this video
. More information about Fare For All’s Eden Prairie site is available on
this program flyer
.
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PEOPLEFEST! A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF CULTURE: 8.3.18 - 8.9.18
PeopleFest! is a weeklong celebration aimed at bringing the community together and celebrating the unique cultures represented throughout Eden Prairie. The week kicks off Friday, August 3 at 7:30 pm with a performance by Mariachi Group Los Solos, followed by a viewing of Disney’s
Coco
. Other free events include a cricket demonstration, a book club discussion on
The Song Poet
, a performance by Somali Dance Troupe, and a Community Education class about the history of Muslims in MN. The week will culminate with a celebration being called The PeopleFest! Party at Staring Lake Park, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, August 9. View details on the Family Resources Program
Community Events Calendar.
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HAPPY HOUR @ OLD CHICAGO BENEFITING EPCF: 8.8.18
Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is donating 15% of sales between 4:00 pm and closing Wednesday, August 8, to the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s Youth Initiative, specifically the after-school activity scholarships awarded to families in need. Fifty cents from each of that evening’s featured beers will also go to the Youth Initiative. Stop in, stay for dinner, and learn about the Youth Initiative and other Foundation activities.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM
Eden Prairie Schools (EPS) families experiencing financial hardship can again pick up needed school supplies for their students
at each school during Back-to-School Open House Nights at the end of August.
Families do NOT need to register in advance. PROP, Grace Church, the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools, Immanuel Lutheran, EPS Community Education’s Family Resources Program, and various other churches and businesses work collaboratively on this program to ensure all students have what they need to be successful in the new school year. More details are available on the 2018
Back-to-School Supplies Program website
. Non-EPS families residing in Eden Prairie or Chanhassen who are in need of this support should contact PROP to request supplies for their students.
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PROP SHOP COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
The PROP Shop’s Coats for Kids Program provides winter coats to local children in need each year. Families
register in person at the PROP Shop during the month of August
. Drop in during Family Services hours with a photo ID, proof of residency in Eden Prairie or Chanhassen, and a list of sizes for each coat needed. Learn more by viewing
this Coats for Kids flyer
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FAMILY RESOURCES SPECIALIST & SOMALI CULTURAL LIAISON JOB OPENINGS
Eden Prairie Schools Community Education is seeking applicants interested in making a difference in our community. Click on the links below to view the postings for the following open positions:
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NEW HOME FOR PREGNANT & PARENTING WOMEN OPENING SOON
ESTHER Homes, a local nonprofit opening up a home in Eden Prairie for pregnant or parenting women, is in the process of reviewing referrals and identifying the families who will be served in their new location near City Hill Church. Families will move into the home in late July or early August. To learn more, view
these slides
presented by Emily Seiple
,
ESTHER’s Director of Community Development, at the last Community Engagement Impact Council meeting.
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LIBRARY RENOVATIONS COMING THIS WINTER
The Eden Prairie Library will be closing for approximately 9 months for renovations beginning this winter. An exact closing date has not yet been determined, but is expected to be sometime in late December or early January.
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PROP FOOD SHELF IS HIRING!
PROP is a local social services non-profit helping Eden Prairie and Chanhassen families in financial distress meet their basic needs. Services include a food shelf, emergency financial assistance, employment support and transportation assistance. There are two new opportunities to join the team at PROP Food Shelf – Food Shelf Coordinator and Employment Counseling Contractor. Go to
www.propfood.org
for detailed descriptions.
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SHARE YOUR CULTURE AT THE PEOPLEFEST! PARTY
The group planning the week-long PeopleFest! Community Celebration of Culture in August is now accepting proposals from individuals or groups interested in hosting information booths to help the community learn more about their cultures at The PeopleFest! Party, the week’s culminating event scheduled for August 9. Learn more and
submit your proposal online
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM NEEDS DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
We need help securing donations to ensure all students have what they need to be successful during the 2018/2019 school year. Learn more about how to donate, sponsor, coordinate a supplies drive, and/or volunteer to support our neighbors in need on the
program's website.
The 2018 Back-to-School Supplies Program is a collaborative effort between PROP, Grace Church, the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools, Immanuel Lutheran, EPS Community Education’s Family Resources Program, and various other churches and businesses.
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EP READS SEEKING NEW PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EP Reads
, a program designed to promote reading and encourage discussion among community members, is seeking new members to join their planning committee. Those interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact Kevin McGee at
kmcgee@edenpr.org
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STOP THE TRAFFICKING RAISES MORE THAN $30K
Over 800 walkers, runners, and spectators attended the 5th Annual Stop the Trafficking 5K Walk/Run for Justice on June 9. Over 50 volunteers and 32 sponsors made this event possible. At least $30,000 was given to organizations working with sexually exploited youth and women.
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