Community

Energy meters available for check out at Hennepin County libraries

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 15:16

Fifty easy-to-use Power Check energy meters will soon be available to borrow at Hennepin County libraries. Beginning Oct. 1, requests may be placed for the energy meters either online or in person at any of 39 Hennepin County libraries. The meters may be picked up at 31 Hennepin County libraries. To reserve a Power Check energy meter online, visit www.hclib.org and search the catalog under “Power Check Energy Meter.” Power Check energy meters can be borrowed for three weeks only.

Urgent clean energy bill request from Green For All

Monday, 28 September 2009 16:35 Green For All

Green For All has set up an online tool that makes it easy for people to call their Senators directly. We've also included a sample email alert and graphic you can use to promote the campaign. In key states across the country, we'll be pushing target Senators all week with calls in support of a strong clean energy bill.

HIRE Minnesota to mourn the passing of another failed construction season

Monday, 28 September 2009 15:08

HIRE Minnesota will stage a funeral procession to mourn the loss of yet another construction season in 2009. We will meet at Lao Family Community of Minnesota and march to the MnDOT headquarters, where we will hold a funeral to grieve for the loss of opportunity for people of color at MnDOT.

Minneapolis Public Schools seek “100 Strong Who Care” volunteers

Monday, 28 September 2009 14:34

The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), in partnership with the National Society of Hispanic MBAs and La Escuelita, seek volunteers from the Latino business community to participate in “100 Strong Who Care: Building Bridges for the Next Generation,” a two-day event designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Ordway seeking nominations for 2009 Sally Awards

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 15:26

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2009 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. These prestigious awards, now in their 17th year, provide an opportunity to recognize and honor extraordinary achievements in the visual and performing arts throughout Minnesota.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention opens Greater Minnesota Chapter

Monday, 21 September 2009 14:55

New York, NY - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has opened its newest chapter. The addition of the Greater Minnesota Chapter brings the total number of AFSP chapters in the U.S. to 36.

Macy's Shop For A Cause Event

Monday, 21 September 2009 14:52

Since 2006, Macy's Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $28 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your opportunity to be a part of this monumental event. Macy's will be holding its 3rd Annual Shop for a Cause event on Saturday, October 17, 2009.