This time of year can be difficult for many families in Eden Prairie. Hopefully, we all come out of the holidays energized to continue working together to build awareness of the great resources our community has to offer. As we wrap up 2019, remember that the work you do provides hope to those who are struggling. We look forward to spreading even more in 2020!
As always, please feel free to contact me with suggestions or other content you would like included in the future e-newsletters.
Thank you for all the work you do and happy holidays!
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Reta Johnson
Community Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools
Phone #952-975-7030
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THE SHARING TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION: 11.30.19
The
Sharing Tree Lighting Celebration
sponsored by the Eden Prairie Historical Society will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Cummins-Phipps Grill House located at 13600 Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. Everyone is welcome to attend this outdoor event. Participants will enjoy hot cider and cookies, Mattie and JR Cummins will be there to greet you, Santa's North Pole Experience will be open, and all non-profit organizations are encouraged to create an ornament to hang on the tree to represent their organization. Please bring items to donate to PROP, The Prop Shop, and Toys for Tots.
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MYHEALTH CHILDREN'S DENTAL CLINIC: 12.4.19
A low cost
dental care clinic
will be offered at 15 8th Avenue South in Hopkins on December 4th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This clinic provides services for children from birth to age 26 years
old and pregnant women. Services that are available are exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, fillings, crowns and extractions. Children's Dental accepts all forms of insurance and offers reduced cost care under an income based sliding fee scale. To set up an appoi
ntment, call 612-746-1530 and ask to have your appointment at the myHealth for teens and young adults location.
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FREE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH WORKSHOP BY NAMI: 12.5.19
PROP and The City of Eden Prairie Office of Housing & Community Services are offering a free workshop focusing on exercise and mental health. This workshop will be presented by (NAMI) National Alliance for Mental Health and will take place at the Eden Prairie City Center from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Heritage room. To learn more, RSVP or share, see this attached
NAMI workshop flyer.
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BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR TO BENEFIT EP SCHOOLS COMMUNITY ED: 12.6.19
All day on December 6th, a percentage of your Barnes & Noble (8251 Flying Cloud Dr #3000) purchase will benefit Community Education's programs such as ECFE, Little Eagles Preschool, Eagle Zone, Adult Learning, and Community Engagement. Special events are scheduled from 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 4:00-7:00 pm. These events include photos with the EP Eagle, storytime with Community Education staff, a speciality drink available in the cafe, crafts, gift wrapping, recommended resources and more. Can't attend the bookfair in person? Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support EP Community Education online from December 6th-11th, 2019 by entering Bookfair ID# 12576724 at checkout. For more information, view this
Barnes & Noble Bookfair flyer.
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CREATE BOWLS TO END HUNGER: 12.6.19, 1.10.20, 1.12.20
The Eden Prairie Art Center has
three
empty bowls workshop events
coming up where participants can learn how to make a clay or glass bowl to take home and then will be able to make a second piece that will be donated to PROP's Empty Bowls Project. Participants will be able to learn a new skill, make friends, and donate to a wonderful cause.
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SANTA CARES: A SENSORY-FRIENDLY SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE: 12.8.19
Children within every spectrum of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus during dedicated hours. Santa Cares is held in partnership with Autism Speaks. For ticket details, visit the
Santa Cares Eventbrite.
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EP COMMUNITY BAND'S SHARE THE WARMTH HOLIDAY CONCERT: 12.8.19
The Eden Prairie Community Band will present Share the Warmth Holiday Concert, Sunday, December 8th from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Eden Prairie High School Auditorium, 17185 Valley View Road, EP (north entrance). The Eden Prairie Community Band is an adult band that performs a wide variety of music year-round in Eden Prairie and neighboring communities. The holiday program is appropriate for all ages. In lieu of admission, please bring a non-perishable food item or an article of warm clothing to be donated to People Reaching Out To People (PROP).
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SHOP PATINA TO SUPPORT EDEN PRAIRIE EARLY CHILDHOOD: 12.8.19
Bring this
flyer
when you shop at Patina on Sunday, December 8th. Patina is located at 15502 W. 78th St in Eden Prairie. Twenty percent of your purchase will benefit the Eden Prairie Early Childhood Fund. Get some holiday shopping done and support Eden Prairie Community Education.
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PIZZA LUCE FUNDRAISER FOR PROP FOOD SHELF: 12.9.19
No need to cook, it's pizza night! Present this
Pizza Luce fundraiser flyer
on Monday, December 9th from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and 25% of your bill will be donated to PROP, Eden Prairie's food shelf.
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CITY’S OUTDOOR WINTER BLAST CELEBRATION: 1.18.20
Embrace the north Saturday, January 18th at this outdoor celebration filled with activities for all ages including sledding, skating, arts and crafts, outdoor games, crafts, snowshoeing, and bonfires. There will also be a DJ and food. The event is free and takes place at Staring Lake Park at 14800 Pioneer Trail from 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
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FARE FOR ALL HOLIDAY FOOD PACKS: 12.3.19
Fare For All, a local non-profit food program created to make frozen meat and fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable and accessible to families, will sell holiday food packs (which include a ham for December) for $30 at Pax Christi Church on Tuesday, December 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pax Christi Church is located at 12100 Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. This program has no income requirements and is open to everyone. You can visit
fareforall.org
to learn more about this program.
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PROP HOLIDAY GIFT CARD PROGRAM
PROP's holiday gift card program is available for Eden Prairie and Chanhassen families that have children or an elderly individual living in their household. The family is able to receive a $30 gift card for each child and senior this holiday season. The family must be an active user of PROP's services in 2019 to qualify. Share this
PROP holiday client flyer
with families you serve that may qualify. PROP is still in need of community members to sponsor a senior or child with their gift card program. To learn how you can help contribute to this program, view the
PROP holiday donation information sheet.
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URGENT NEEDS FOR THE PROP SHOP
The Prop Shop, located at 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie, is seeking help with donations from the community during this busy time of year where many families are struggling. The Prop Shop's urgent needs are kids' winter clothing (especially sizes 6-18), winter coats (especially men's sizes and kids' sizes 5-18), sheets (all sizes), blankets (twin, full, queen, king sizes), wash cloths, and towels. The Prop Shop has a Family Services Area that provides free clothing, housewares, and furniture to families in need in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen.
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ADOPT A FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE FRIENDSHIP PROJECT
The Friendship Project
is a nonprofit organization that supports single-parent households and low-income families by providing resources so that they can become stable in all aspects of their lives. The ultimate goal is to develop families so they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Friendship Project's hope is that community members will support families for the Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program this year. If you are not able to adopt a single parent household and their children, donations and/or gift cards are greatly appreciated. Visit
The Friendship Project sign-up
to Adopt-A-Family or donate gift cards. For more information on how you can help, contact Krystal Queen at
[email protected].
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DIAPER DRIVE!
Eden Prairie's Early Childhood Diaper Drive for PROP brought in 9822 wipes and 9721 diapers to support families in need. A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated! Special thanks to the many volunteers who make this program a success. It would not be possible without your time and support. Missed the drive but still want to donate? Learn more at
propfood.org
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