The month of March means that spring has finally arrived (hopefully for good). With the new season comes new opportunities to learn from one another and engage in our community. March is also National Social Worker Month! If you are a social worker or in a helping profession, thank you for all you do to help families and children on a daily basis. Please let me know if you have opportunities for others you would like to share in an upcoming newsletter.
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Reta Johnson
Community Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools
Phone #952-975-7030
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CHARITY SHOPPING EVENT FOR MN ENDO WARRIORS: 3.21.19
TONIGHT!
Join the MN Endo Warriors at Evereve-Eden Prairie for a fun shopping fundraiser. If you come to the Eden Prairie Evereve (11995 Singletree Lane #150) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 21st, 15% of all purchases will be donated to the MN Endo Warriors. The MN Endo Warriors is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness about endometreosis and providing educational resources and community support for those affected by this disease.
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HAPPY HOUR FOR HUNGER: 3.26.19
Piper's (7942 Mitchell Road) is hosting a happy hour benefiting PROP food shelf on Tuesday, March 26th from 4:00-6:30 pm. Get a free drink with a freewill donation at the door to PROP.
View this
flyer for details.
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DADDY-DAUGHTER PRINCESS BALL: 4.13.19
Join Once Upon a Star's Cinderella, Ariel and Jasmine for an enchanting evening. Each princess receives her own princess tote bag, mermaid jewelry craft project, and castle glow gift to take home. All couples have their photo taken with next-day proof access. A father or significant male adult must accompany child. Register child only. Tickets are $31 per couple. Register here at the Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation
webpage.
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PARENTS OF EDEN PRAIRIE (PEP) GROUP: 4.15.19
The next PEP session is Monday, April 15th from 5:30-7:00 pm at Eden Lake Elementary in the media center. Monthly sessions include professionally guided discussions, information, and effective parenting strategies for parents of children ages 3 - 16. Parents can join at any time, and registration is by each individual session ($17/person), but signing up for multiple sessions is encouraged to provide the most benefit. More information and registration at
www.edenpr.org/epcommunityed
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FRIDAY FUN DAY & RESOURCE FAIR: 4.19.19
Join us Friday, April 19th from 5:00-7:00 pm for a night of free family fun at Little Eagles Preschool Lower Campus (8100 School Road) featuring a vehicle fair, games, open gym and playground access, face painting, food trucks, silent auction, book fair, and more. Chat with local service providers and learn about a variety of different programs at the resource fair. All are welcome. Registration is not required.
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CRUSH STATEWIDE STI TESTING WEEK
April 8th to 11th is Minnesota's STI testing and prevention week. The purpose of this observance is to promote awareness about Minnesota's chlamydia epidemic, stress getting tested if sexually active, encourage conversations about sexual health and cancer prevention, and to educate about the importance of preventing STDs/STIs and HIV. It is especially important to refer students and young adults to be tested with the burden of STDs/STIs falling disproportionally on those between the ages of 15 and 24. In 2017, Minnesota had a reported 30,981 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphillis with chlamydia being at a record high of 23,528 reported cases. At myHealth, teens and young adults can receive private and confidential low or no-cost testing for STIs. For more information or to find clinics and testing locations, view this
flyer.
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MENTAL HEALTH PD/TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
The Hennepin South Services Collaborative (HSSC) has training dollars available to those who serve our community in attending publicly announced and credentialed children's mental health conferences or trainings that align with the HSSC mission to "invest in and collaborate with community partners to ensure quality services to children, youth and families in Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Richfield communities." Award dollars can be used to pay for registration fees, but cannot be utilized for travel, lodging or food. Contact Curt Peterson, HSSC Coordinator, for more information at 612-998-7466 or
curt@orgdev.org.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPRING BREAK PROGRAM AT BRIAR HILL
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation along with Community Education are working together to host a spring break program at Briar Hill Apartments. Volunteers will assist with STEM and art related activities, engage with children attending the program, help serve lunch, and most importantly have fun with the kids and provide any other support that may be needed. The program will start and end at the Briar Hill complex. Mid-day, the program will head to the Art Center in Eden Prairie and volunteers will accompany the children on the bus to this location. If there are questions or interest about volunteering, please contact Melissa Luabach with community Community Education at:
mlaubach@edenpr.org or at 952-975-6949.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE VOLUNTEER FAIR ON APRIL 11th
Shop open-house style for the volunteer opportunity best suited to you when The GIVE Gathering volunteer fair returns to the Eden Prairie City Center from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11th. Last year, 250 people attended this free event, where more than three dozen nonprofits and other organizations shared their volunteer opportunities. While you’re there, participate in a service project and sign up for prize drawings.
No registration
is necessary. For more information, or if you are interested in hosting a table at the GIVE gathering, please visit this
GIVE Gathering site.
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#SHESGOINGPLACES CAMPAIGN FOR ESTHER HOMES
Esther Homes offers a home to single mothers and children and women throughout pregnancy and after birth until they are able to obtain long-term housing. As part of their transitional housing program, Esther Homes also offers ride assistance and pathways to vehicle ownership to help pregnant women and single mothers achieve stability. From April 1st to April 15th, Esther Homes will post facts, stories, and videos on Facebook and Instagram highlighting transportation as a barrier and tool for getting ahead. Esther Homes will be challenging members of the community to take transit, share rides, and donate strategically. Tune in to
Facebook.com/EstherHomesMN
to participate and spread awareness of transportation needs and solutions!
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FREE TUTORING AND FAMILY LEARNING NIGHTS
This year, Community Education, Title I, City Hill volunteers, Baro Tutoring, and community volunteers have partnered together to benefit all Eden Prairie families with school age children. On Tuesday and Thursday nights, Tutors from either City Hill or Baro Tutoring with Wooddale Church are busy working with any students needing homework help from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at lower campus (8100 School Road). The best part of this tutoring service is that it is completely free. On select Tuesday nights, Title I or Community Education provide programming for parents on topics like navigating the school system, helping your student succeed in school, and community resources to name a few. On these family learning nights, even free pizza for the whole family and childcare for children birth to age 5 is provided. This upcoming Tuesday, Eden Prairie Schools Community Education is hosting a family learning night on voting and referendums. View this
flyer for more details and how to RSVP to this exciting event for the whole family.
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