February
Earth Skills Series
This monthly series would gather people for the intention of teaching Earth based skills. Primitive skills is something we all have in common, all peoples of the world have depended upon throughout history. This would give people a glimpse of how to simply reconnect and fulfull simple needs. Monthly class will offer one skill/demonstration and plenty of discuss on simple living and lower ones impact on the earth.
Dates for this Spring Series:
Feb. 22
March. 22
April 19
May 17
Example of skills offered will be cordage (rope) making, demo on primtive tanning,
primitive containers, eating with the seasons/primitive cooking.
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Social Interpreting
In a world full of population movements, the figure of the interpreter as a gatekeeper is getting more and more important. Working for languages is one of the best ways to recognize languages and cultures and to facilitate the communication between all the members in our communities. Humans are social beings so we need to communicate. Interpreting services should be used to respect human rights and to guarantee social integration. What is more important: what we say or how we say it? II you are interested in languages, rights and social justice, this is your class.
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Beginning Spanish - Every Day Words - Winter Session
Learn Spanish!
This is a beginning-level course in Spanish which emphasizes listening and oral communication in a variety of topics at a basic level. It covers only that grammar and structure absolutely necessary for speaking. We will mainly focus on commonly used vocabulary with a little grammar, and basic phrases used in every day conversation.
Some of the topics we will cover: greetings!, the house, school, the market, and the city and more depending student's requests.
Each week we will introduce new vocabulary, however we will review the previous weeks lessons. It is recommended that you attend all 7 classes, however, I am not super duper strict! This is for your benefit! :)
We will use a multi-learning approach: Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
I teach in English and Spanish, however, the course is intended for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language.
like to keep things Interesting, Easy and Practical by using materials such as: visuals, audio, repeating, 1 on 1 conversation practice and songs! I will give a CD and prescribe work-book pages, providing you with a little something to help you practice at home!
I encourage everyone to be themselves and be comfortable. I am friendly and like to provide a space where you can feel at ease trying out something new! Be prepared to speak! Don't worry, I won't force you to speak in front of everyone if you're not comfortable, however, be willing to speak as a group and/or in 1 on 1 breakup sessions!
Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and recite basic vocabulary and be able to introduce themselves.
:) Feel free to give me an email if you have any questions.
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Intercambio de idiomas: Ingles/Español - English/Spanish Language Exchange
(English Description Below)
Ha alguna vez quisiera conocer a sus vecinos pero no habla su idioma?
El objectivo de este clase es disolver las barreras del español y ingles a traves de intercambio de idioma.
En esta intercambio y clase de conversación:
- Hablamos en grupos de 2 y cada grupo va a hablar entre ustedes.
- Hablamos 30 minutos en espanol y 30 minutos en ingles
- Se guio los temas de conversacion y introducir volcabulario nuevo, pero lo demas depende en ustedes hablando en parejas.
Se recomienda todos los niveles assistir.
Se recomienda trajer un dicionario de ingles/espanol, pero no es necesario.
Un idea: trajer un amigo/a que habla ingles si tiene la oportunidad, pero no es necesario!
Temas y vocabulario que incluimos: saludos y introduciones, describiendo emociones, comida, otros temas que a ustedes se apetecen.
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Get to know your neighbors!
Have you ever wanted to get to know your neighbors but didn't because there was a language barrier?
This class has been created in hopes of dissolving those Spanish-English barriers through language exchange.
The class will be structure as the following:
- We will partner into groups of two - ideally - and each group of two (1 Spanish and 1 English speaker) will speak amongst themselves.
- sectioned into (2) 30-minute parts: (A half-hour of English conversation and a half-hour of Spanish conversation).
I will guide the topics and the topics of conversation and vocabulary, however the rest is up to you.
All levels of proficiency in the learned language are encouraged to attend.
It is encouraged to bring a Spanish/English Dictionary, a note book and pencil, but not necessary.
One idea: bring a Spanish-speaking friend with you if have the opportunity in order to practice with them!
But this is not necessary by any means.
Topics/vocabulary we will cover: Greetings and Introductions, Describing Moods, Foods, A topic of interest that may come up?
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Shape note singing
Do you love to sing, or would you like to learn? Come and sing with the Twin Cities Sacred Harp/shape note singing community! I will teach an informal singing class from 5 p.m.-about 5:30 p.m.or so. Then stay and practice your new-found skill by singing with the group until 7:30. (You may leave earlier if you wish.)No experience necessary; only a love of singing is helpful. You don't need to have a choir or operatic voice to sing; just bring the voice you have! Some music-reading skill is helpful, but you can also learn as you go. If this class goes well and is popular, we'll continue it informally after the dates listed below.
Sacred Harp continues a more than 200-year-old tradition of singing hymns, anthems and gospel songs using shaped note heads to indicate position on the scale. Singers sit in a square by parts, and singing is full-throated, heartfelt and enthusiastic. Fellowship and community are important parts of this tradition.
No religious affiliation, nor any audition, is required to join the community.
For more information about shape note singing from the Sacred Harp, see http://www.fasola.org and http://www.mnfasola.org.
Details:
Tuesdays, 5-7:30
February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19
We will start the class on an earlier date if enough sign up. In that case, class can be ongoing.
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Mexican Social Movements
My class will be on current Mexican social movements, starting with the Zapatistas/EZLN. Will also learn about the Oaxacan teachers struggle/APPO, the killings of women, in north border, in Juarez & Chihuahua, & the current evets happening.
Youth Space: Weekly Youth Programming at the Minnehaha Free Space
What is Youth Space?
Youth Space is a new weekly youth program at the Minnehaha Free Space (3747 Minnehaha Avenue) beginning February 23rd.
Every other week will feature ‘playshops’ where youth can explore different topics and skills like musical instrument and paper mache puppet making, hip hop and spoken word, and indigenous storytelling.
The ‘in-between’ weeks will feature art-making activities and informal social time for youth and families.
Youth Space will provide snacks, learning opportunities, community, and fun!
Calendar of Activities planned so far:
February
23rd - Puppet-Making and Paper Mache w/ Isaac Martín
March
2nd - hang out, art, games!
9th - Music Making w/ the Mpls Childcare Collective
16th - hang out, art, games!
23rd - Creative Construction and Accessible Play w/ Falls for All
30th - hang out, art, games!
April
6th - Gender Creativity w/ Elizabeth Shea
13th - hang out, art, games!
20th - Native Sky Watching and Indigenous Art w/ Jim Rock
27th - hang out, art, games!
May
4th - Hip Hop & Spoken Word
11th - hang out, art, games!
Youth Space is supported in part financially by a grant from the Longfellow Community Council.
Getting to Youth Space:
When Youth Space begins in February, we will have a number of Metro Transit Go-To Cards available for youth and families who can use assistance getting to the program.
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Energy Healing & Increasing Bliss
We will share healing time, stories, guided meditation, & techniques for relaxation, self-healing, & healing others. Energy healing topics include: working with universal energy, patterns of energy movement in & around the body, sensing & moving blockages, breath, & symbols. Please dress for comfort & bring a pillow if you can (no worries if you can't). Reiki, Yoga, Qi Gong and other holistic methods will be covered.
*Please note: Despite the potentially provocative title, this class is NON-SEXUAL, open to all ages, & will have an environment of Super Safe Space. The title is in reference to how GREAT energy healing can feel!
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Performing Your Story: Creative Writing for the Stage
This class is going to focus on performative creative writing, mainly storytelling and slam poetry. We're going to write and read together, working up to some open mic and slam appearances. Everyone has a story to tell, and whether or not you know what your story is, we want to be a part of helping you write it.
Women and Trans Only - Complete Overhaul Series at Cycles for Change
* This class is part of the Women and Transgender Night at Cycles for Change, which offers a safe and welcoming space for self-identified women, trans, and non-gender-conforming people in the dude dominated world of bikes. No matter what your level of experience, we welcome you to come learn and teach and share (and just hang out). We have a regular open shop time every Tuesday from 5-8pm for you to use our space and tools. Female mechanics will be here to help you with any questions. *
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. The class is open to people with all levels of experience. Participants will be guided step by step to repair all bike systems, with technical explanations and hands-on practice. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle. Note: All class participants will fix up SHOP BIKES during this class. Bikes fixed up will be donated to one of Cycles for Change's many community programs!
Classes are on Tuesdays from 6-8:30pm. Each class will build on the knowledge from previous classes, but feel free to just drop in to one:
February 5 Introduction, flat fixing
February 12 Brakes
February 19 Shifting
February 26 Hub Bearings and Wheel True
March 5 Bottom Bracket Bearings
March 12 Headset Bearings
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