June
Fiction and Literature Monthly Book Club
This class will be a book club held monthly during the evening. Day of the week is flexible and can be agreed upon once enough members have joined.
I'm interested in popular fiction, as well as literature and sci-fi/fantasy books. I have a special place in my heart for young adult books, especially young adult fantasy novels and series.
For the first book I suggest I Am The Messenger by Marcus Zusak. Once several people have joined we can agree upon a meeting time in a few weeks at a coffeeshop or the library in Uptown. I will check to see if Spyhouse will let us use their back room, but am open to suggestions regarding location!
I will informally lead the discussion of the first book, but whether the discussion remains on the book the entire time or digresses to other topics I do not mind. At the end of the first meeting someone else can suggest a book for our next meeting and plan to lead that discussion.
Hopefully after a few meetings we'd be able to move the club to the "facilitator's" abode and start bringing food and wine.
Audio Electronics
Basic Electronic theory as it relates to sound and audio. This will be a beginner class and will focus on projects.
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Zumba/International Dance Fitness
Zumba is a cardio dance workout class that incorporates the basics of salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba into fun dance routines. No dance experience is necessary-- just the desire to work up a sweat and have a great time! Class will begin with a warmup, progress through several dances, and end with a cooldown.
Note: this is not an official Zumba-trademarked class, but inspired by the Zumba style!
Please contact me to let me know of your interest.
The time/date: Tuesdays, 5.30 to 6.30 at Dayton's Bluff Rec Center. This location is just off of I-94 and perfect for people who work on the East Side or downtown St. Paul, or anywhere in St. Paul close to the highway.
More info: I also teach this class at the Arizona Dance Studio, 2821 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Wednesdays, 8 to 9pm. These classes cost $5, but that's practically free...and all proceeds go towards the Arizona Bridge Project, a youth program for teen girls! Come to one or come to both!
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Hand Stitching and Basic Sewing
Tuesdays 12- 2pm
June 28 - July 19
Location: 2740- A Louisiana Ave. Louisiana Court
This class teaches hand stitching and sewing machine parts and basic
sewing stitching for creativity.
Phone / email for the class location: 952-933-0411 / nomracc@comcast.net
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YOUTH ONLY: The Canvas Summer Arts / Justice Events
CONTACT:
1610 Hubbard Ave.
canvas651@gmail.com
651.298.4393
This summer, the Canvas will be offering two powerful, unique programs each and every Thursday evening. First, we'll be bringing back TEENS TAKING ACTION, a series filled with workshops and discussions (and food!) investigating the intersection of community, social justice and the arts, starting each Thursday at 4pm. Then at 6pm, we'll be kicking off our THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE series, a weekly event focused on showcasing talent, loving the arts and just having fun. From poetry slams to concerts to dance battles and more, these programs will all be FREE.
June 9
5:30pm: EXCO Listening Session and Screen-Printing Workshop (food provided!)
June 16
4pm: Real Talk : An open discussion about hip hop, LGBTQ rights, identity and how communities can work together.
6pm: Hip Hop Against Homophobia Concert featuring Heidi Barton Stink, Zac HB, i.ONE and West Side Teen Power!
June 21 (Tuesday):
3pm: "I Wish" mural creation. Come help create a living, growing mural.
June 23
4pm: Community Organizing 101 workshop: Learn about and brainstorm effective strategies for making a difference in your community.
6pm: Speak.Justice Teen Poetry Slam: bring two social justice-oriented poems and go head-to-head with other teen poets for a chance to win some prizes.
June 30
4pm: Writing for Change workshop: 2-time National Poetry Slam champion Guante will lead this interactive writing workshop looking at how we can talk about the issues that are important to us in an engaging way.
6pm: Speak On It! Teen Open Mic: The Canvas’ monthly teen open mic. For poets, rappers, singers or anyone with something to say.
July 7
4pm: Theater of the Oppressed Workshop: This interactive workshop examines social justice issues through movement, role-playing and more.
6pm: Theater Performance: Details TBA.
July 14
4pm: Canvas Quarter Carnival
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Working for Social Change: Values that guide and misguide us -- Trabajo para un cambio social: los valores que nos guían y que nos desvían
(español abajo) This class can be bilingual. Esta clase puede ser bilingue.
WORKING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE? WHY?
See schedule below.
In this class we will discuss the values that drive us to do this work. Experience of participants and short readings will guide our dialogue. Topics for discussion will include:
solidarity: to and from whom
cultural sensitivity and guilt
empowerment and pity
Childcare will be shared among participants.
¿TRABAJAS PARA UN CAMBIO SOCIAL? ¿POR QUÉ?
En esta clase vamos a discutir los valores que nos impulsan a hacer este trabajo. La experiencia de los participantes y lecturas cortas guían el diálogo.
Los temas a discutir serán:
la solidaridad: por y para quién
la sensibilidad cultural y la culpabilidad
"dar" poder y la piedad
Cuidado de niños será compartido entre los participantes.
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Feminism discussion circle
What is your story with feminism? How do you interpret feminist ideas in the context of your own life? How do you benefit from hearing the stories and ideas of (other) feminists? This discussion circle is a place to share our stories, to truly listen to one another, and to see how we might benefit from connecting our ideas together in discussion around feminism. This is a place for feminists and womanists including transwomen, men and humans of all genders who want to discuss feminism. Discussion will be semi-structured to promote fair exchange, so that all who wish to speak may speak, with the option of feedback from the group. I will send out a reading for those who wish to read it, but you do not have to complete the reading to be welcome in our circle. Please email me with any questions. I look forward to our discussions!
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Yoga and Creativity: A yoga practice followed by an optional creativity exercise
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice:
-Reduces stress
-Relaxing and energizing
-Creates bodymind awareness
-Strength and flexibility
-Conscious breathing and stretching gives a sense of calm and wellbeing
-Creates receptivity to the imagination, insight, and creative ideas
Goals for the Class:
In each class I will be guiding everyone through an hour of yoga postures, breath work, and meditation so that we can all get a workout, stretch, relax, and gently open our minds and bodies to the wisdom and creativity we have within.
Afterwards, I plan on sticking around to work on something creative such as writing poetry, painting, collaging, etc. Anyone else is welcome to stay and work on their art as well, though this is certainly not a requirement. I will have some optional creative prompts to get you started and you are welcome to share your own ideas as well. This will be very informal and sort of an experiment of working on creative projects in a group to see how we can inspire one another or learn about our unique creative processes. I am open to ideas on this.
The time will be on Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm at Powderhorn Park. We’ll meet on the south side of the park. Outdoors near 35th Street in the block between 14th and 15th Ave S. If it's raining we'll meet in the rec center. Email me if you have any questions!
Molli
lojban learning club
two friends decided to learn lojban over the summer, and they are inviting you to join them!
we plan on starting with reading the lojban reference grammar and the dictionary. later on, we'll read some of the translated lojban texts, and practice speaking when we meet.
if you don't know what lojban is, it's a logical language, constructed to be linguistically perfect. this (theoretically) makes it easy to learn. i encourage you to go here and learn more:
http://www.lojban.org
if you are interested in participating, send us an email! our plans are flexible.
The Roving Women Cycling Club / Cicloturismo
[para español, ver abajo]
The first class will meet at...
3530 East 28th St, Mpls MN 55406. (Its a big building full of studios across from Brackett Park in Seward, and the entrance we'll use is a side door on 28th Street.)
Starting June 15 @ 5pm
This class was born out of a desire to get together people who are interested in bike touring but have been intimidated by it (the physical demands, the bike culture, whatever) and DO IT! We will go on rides around the cities, learn about bike maintenance, touring resources, make crafts, and more! The class will be shaped by the desires of the people in it, so we will decide later how far we will go, but the idea is for the class to culminate in a three day/two night bike trip in the area. We want to emphasize that this is for people of all biking backgrounds!
Our ideas for the weekly classes leading up to the trip include:
- Weekly meetings and roving group rides
- field trips to bike friendly places, such as Sibley Bicycle Depot
- Discussions on how to physically prepare for a bicycle tour
- Lesson on how to fix a flat + other bike maintenance
- Plan and map out a final three day/ two night ride.
- Learn how to make a spoke-let
We will not be able to provide bikes, so we recommend you own (or be able to borrow) a bicycle in good working condition. (We will have a basic maintenance day, so it doesn’t have to be perfect!)
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La primera clase se reunirá a las ...
3530 East 28th St., Minneapolis MN 55406. (Es un gran edificio lleno de estudios a través de Brackett Park en Seward, y la entrada que vamos a utilizar es una puerta lateral en la calle 28.)
Desde junio 15 @ las 5 en la tarde
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Modern Currents in Anarchist Thought
We will read and discuss the recently published books, “Black Bloc, White Riot,” by AK Thompson, and “Anarchism and Sexuality,” edited by Jamie Heckert and Richard Cleminson. We’ll find a way to make copies available cheaply or for free. Other shorter readings are likely, and we are open to suggestions. For some possible introductory readings on anarchism, check out this list of readings on our course blog.
The first meeting will be on Thursday, June 23rd, 5:30pm, at Boneshaker Books (tentatively) - 2002 23rd Ave. S. Minneapolis. At this meeting, we'll figure out a weekly meeting time that works best for all participants.
For updates on our meetings and to download readings, see our course blog.
Postcolonial Yoga
This is a class that will focus on yoga as a practice that has the potential to benefit the body and mind, rather than a practice that transports us out of a capitalist economy and into to an Eastern fantasy of purity and escape. At the same time, this class will try to position the practice of yoga within a historical framework that spans from its inception as a facet of a larger South Asian tradition to its appropriation by the West as a bourgeois pastime. Each class will be composed chiefly of movement, with brief discussion at the end. Optional reading materials will be provided. Open to all levels.
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Abolition, Race, Science Fiction: Reading Octavia Butler's Kindred and Terry Bisson's Fire on the Mountain
Class time to be determined - sadly, the time interface isn't working so it's showing up wrong!
How does science fiction write American history? How does science fiction write racism, slavery, insurrection, rebellion? What is it to be a writer of color writing slavery? What is it to be a white writer writing slavery?
In Butler's Kindred, a working class African-American writer is pulled back through time to a Maryland plantation because of her connection to her white, slave-owning ancestor. In Bisson's Fire On The Mountain, the raid on Harper's Ferry succeeds and an anti-slavery guerilla war begins, rewriting American history (for the better, obviously). These novels talk about community under racism, individual responsibilities, group struggles and the personal costs of fighting slavery. Both have a lot to say about how and why people engage in struggle.
In this class, we'll read a section from each book for every class session. We'll do a lot in pairs and small groups, with some big-group work. Discussion structure will use Training for Change methods as much as possible. I'll also have some material and do a couple of short presentations about the history of radical science fiction and science fiction writers of color. We'll talk about what the books have to say and how they say it. Our first meeting will be to talk about class goals, discuss what we like to read and talk a little bit about science fiction writers of color and science fiction that talks about race.
I have a couple of reading copies of the books available for loan. Books will be available at a 20% discount through Boneshaker.
We'll meet as often as the class wants - if everyone wants to read 1/2 a book each time, we can have two discussion sessions; if everyone wants to read more slowly, we'll adjust. We'll establish this at the first meeting.
Fermentation Basics
Wednesdays 12-2pm (June 29 - Aug 17)
Location: 2205 Bloomington Avenue
The class will be mostly hands-on, collaborating to make different fermented foods and drinks, with a little information thrown in about the science, history, health benefits, and traditions associated with the different processes. People with all levels of experience are encouraged to participate. Things we've made in past classes include: tempe, kimchi, sourdough breads, hot sauce, beer, kombucha, miso, ginger beer, and vegan cheese.
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Reading Marx's Capital
We'll read Marx's Capital vol. 1 as well as supplementary materials including David Harvey's 'A Companion to Marx's Capital' and Harry Cleaver's 'Reading Capital Politically' and perhaps more. This class will be very reading intensive. The details of how much we'll read every week is undecided at this point, but if we intend to finish by the end of the summer we'll have to read around 100 pages a week in addition to the supplementary material we'll be reading. Time and place also undecided at this point.
Introduction to Precalculus and Calculus I
First class: July 14th (at the U of M, STSS 119) 4:30-6:30PM
Why:
Like the idea of learning introductory Calculus without the pressures of the graded classroom? Have you ever wanted to see math put to practical use? This course will be intended to give anyone with a fluency in basic Algebra and Trigonometry the opportunity to learn introductory Calculus topics without the pressure. I am hoping to make this course fairly informal, interactive, and fun (Math fun?!). This course will give a slow to medium paced approach to basic Calculus with an abundance of real life applications, demos, pictures, and videos.
What:
Topics for the course include a review of basic algebra and trigonometry, the concept and use of derivation, an introduction to numerical methods, an introduction into the concept of integration and more. Practical examples will be an emphasis of this course; while the material may sound intimidating to the non-math saavy, these mathematical concepts CAN be used in everyday life and will give anyone a greater appreciation for physical phenomenon and Calculus application.
When:
This course will be offered in the summer of 2011, beginning in June and ending sometime in August. The times of the course offering are not yet set and will be determined by the availability of those interested in taking the class, but will most likely be once or twice a week in the afternoon or evening. Location is additionally unknown at this point in time. I will also be producing a course website for ease of access of materials and to host additional information for the more ambitious learner.
Stolen Words: Plagiarism in the Age of Hip Hop, Sampling and the Internet
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING IT IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITATOR @ FLUFFYSINGLER@EARTHLINK.NET.
Are plagiarism and copyright still relevant ideas in the era of the internet when everything is available to all of us at any time? We’ll look at the traditions of avant-garde writing over the last 100 years including Dadaism and Beat poets like Tristan Tzara and William S. Burroughs with their “cut up” and collage poems, all the way up to hip hop and sampling in music and writing today. Students will get to practice all forms of plagiarism from the blatant to the subtle. Meanwhile, we will discuss the ethical and legal ramifications of fair use and sampling in writing and music.
Playing with Words: An Experimental Poetry Workshop
Always want to be a poet, but can't quite set the words to paper? Write that Great American Novel? We'll use some unique techniques and prompts taken from avant-garde writers and literary movements (and a few of my own) to generate material and get you writing--whether think you are creative or not. You will leave with 2 – 3 new pieces of writing each week and a wealth of ideas for even more!
Drop-in class members are also welcome. So if you think you can't commit to every session, but you can come to at least two, feel free to sign up at the last minute!
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Complete Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (June)
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recommended that students have taken the Basic class or have a similar beginning familiarity with bicycle repair. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems. In addition, they will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. 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 go into one of Sibley's many community programs designed to promote biking!
The class will be 5 Sundays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3 from 4:30-6:30pm each day.
Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions!
Alicia
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Let's have Fun, get Physical, get Creative and get Real!
The intention is to guide you through this weave of artistic mediums for the purpose of opening you up and freeing your creative spirit to swim with confidence in the waters of transformation. There's no ceiling on expression in my classes. My desire is to share this outlandish process with a group of 9 to 12 people who feel the urge to be healthy, pay attention, act silly, be creative, live spontaneously, be heard, seen and create what will be your dreams desire. Yup, it's that easy! It's also a lot of fun!
The objective: Truth, courage, community, confidence, clarity, creativity and calm, for the purpose of being in a more naturally vibrant flow of life. The objective is up to you really. It's my job to facilitate, inspire and guide you with great enthusiasm and skill toward your desires.
no one turned away for lack of funds.
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL TO COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY INTO THE CLASS! eatfear2001@yahoo.com subject LETS
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Mind-Body Meditation
Thursdays 6-7pm
558 Vandalia St., Studio 203, Saint Paul
Being calm in daily life can often be the difference between performing well and performing poorly. Meditation teaches us to calm our mind, even in the face of adversity and challenges. In this class, we will learn and practice a variety of meditations. Practiced regularly, these meditations help us to cultivate oneness of mind and body and true calmness in daily life.
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Knit & Such
Come and knit with us! We can teach you the basics (we have some supplies to get you started), help you through a rough spot in your pattern, or just keep you company while you work on your own fantastic creation. Crochet, hand spinning, cross-stitch, embroidery, latch hook, origami, bookbinding, friendship bracelet making, macrame, calligraphy, collage, and anything mostly portable and not too messy or noisy are also very welcome.
This is a friendly knitting group. We occasionally meet at folks' houses, we potluck, we celebrate silly birthdays. We would love to see some new faces, whether you can only make it once in a while or every week. There's a facebook group, Knitting and Such, if you'd like to check us out before you join us for an afternoon.
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Psychology and Community Activism
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm, starting June 22nd and ending August 31st
Location: probably U of M Psychology Department
This class will explore the ways in which theory and research from the field of psychology may inform, and be informed by, efforts of community activists. The work of community activists, neighborhood organizations, and non-profits are vitally important to improving the well-being of people locally and globally. The field of psychology has produced some insight into issues relevant to activism efforts, though the knowledge may not always be spread to those that may be best suited to use it. The Psychology and Community Activism EXCO class aims to improve dialogue between social scientists and community activists, in a method that is reciprocal and sustaining.
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Documentales / Documentaries
Documentales / Documentaries
Se proyectará documentales que analizan la historia y temas sociales en todo el mundo. / We will screen documentaries which analyze history and social issues around the world.
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Natural Building & Permaculture Design
Get out of the Cities this summer and join us for free, outdoor, hands-on experiences with Natural Building and Permaculture Design at Lily Springs Farm located an hour from the Cities in Osceola, WI. Throughout this short summer series, you will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty with rainwater gardening, terracing and earthworks intensives, natural fencing building, and native planting. Carpooling will be organized and food and beverages will be available onsite. Stay after for bonfires, boating, and swimming if you like! To learn more check out our website at www.lilyspringsfarm.com.
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Salsa
Clases de salsa gratis! Venga a divertirte con musica, movimiento, y ritmos latinos.
Meditacion/Meditation (Spanish)
Practica de la meditacion en un ambiente tranquilo y comodo. Aprende de los beneficios mentales y fisicos de la meditacion.
Masaje/Massage (Spanish)
Venga a aprender tecnicas de masaje en un abiente comodo y divertido. El masaje ayuda en eliminar el estres y tension en el cuerpo y la mente.
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Zumba-Minneapolis Norte (Spanish)
Clases gratis! Guardaria disponsible con previa registracion.
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Yoga *Registration Closed*
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice:
-Reduces stress
-Relaxation
-Creates awareness
-Strength and flexibility
-Releases toxins in the body
-Conscious breathing and stretching gives a sense of calm and wellbeing
Goals for the Class:
I would like to guide the class through an invigorating, yet gentle yoga practice, one that strengthens, relaxes, and is restorative. One that touches upon joy and gladness for simply being here. I would also like to show the class how they can develop a personal home practice.
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Yoga & Writing
We all have stories to tell, spun of a lifetime of experience, wisdom, and imagination. The wriiten word is a great tool for self-discovery, finding your voice, and creative expression. I have found writing helps me get to the heart of something on my mind, become aware of important information just below the surface of my awareness, or become conscious of a new layer of truth.
Combining yoga and a writing practice can enhance one another to activate different kinds of learning and parts of the brain. In each class I will be guiding everyone through some yoga postures, breath work, and meditation so that we can all stretch, relax, and gently open our minds and bodies to the wisdom and creativity we have within. I will be creating each yoga sequence specifically to complement the writing prompts we work on afterwards. Additionally, there will be an online forum where we can tap into our collective wisdom on the writing process, yoga philosophy as it relates to writing, and other related writing topics.
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Danza Folklorica (Spanish)
Vamos a practicar tecnicas de zapatiado, expresion corporal en un ambiente comodo y diveritido. Danza folklorica, salsa, cumbia y mas!
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Basement Screen Printing
This is a class for those of you who want to screen print, but don't have access to studio space or a ton of money. We'll be learning basic screen printing techniques that can be done in any basement or other small space, including: stretching screens, coating screens with photo emulsion, "burning" images onto the screen, and of course – screen-printing. We'll also explore and experiment with additional ways to save money and resources while screen printing.
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Zumba - Minneapolis Sur (Spanish)
Combinacion de fitness y baile latino en la cual bailamos salsa, merengue, regueton, cumbia. Lo mas importante es divertirte.
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Anti-photography photo class!
Get access to tools and cameras or just find new ways to use the ones you have!
We'll play with film, Holgas, digital cameras and photoshop. We even have some vulgar attempt at darkroom developing in the works.
I can tell you (mostly) how a camera works, but where to point it is up to you (thus, anti-photography.) Rules related to composition and image clarity will be broken in the interest of trying stuff.
Special sessions on full moons.
Some hours are listed here, but I can do by appointment to accomodate your schedule, just call!
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Aerobicos
Las clases de aerobico es un ejercicio que nos ayuda con la salud total y un ritmo sabroso y fuerte.
se trabajara para cada parte del cuerpo.
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Radical Feminism
This is a reading group on radical feminism.
What is radical feminism today? How can we incorporate radical feminist practices in our activism and everyday lives? This class will approach these questions through reading and discussing contemporary feminist texts (reading 20-50 pages per week), and talking about these ideas in relation to our experiences and situations.
See http://excoradfeminisms.wordpress.com/ for previous and current readings (continuing from the first session of this class this spring).
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Early British Reprensentations of Afghanistan
This course will be a guided discussion of readings related to the British presence in Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century. Our entry point will be the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42), which ended in disaster for the British - nearly the entire British force, which consisted of 4,500 troops (both British and Indian) and 12,000 camp followers (including wives, children, and servants), was destroyed, either killed or taken prisoner by Afghan forces throughout January 1842. We will look at how the British represented this "fringe of empire" and its inhabitants before and after the war. Additionally, we will consider the importance of race and gender in the construction of these narratives. Finally, we will shift between the past and the present to demonstrate how the language of "treachery," "barbarism," and the "failed state" used in descriptions of Afghanistan have both a history and contemporary political significance. The goal of this course is not to provide simple answers for our present situation, but rather to allow us to think more critically about imperial power (and its failure), historical memory, and the politics of representation.
Readings: selections from various British narratives of Afghanistan in the 19th century (including Lady Florentia Sale, Alexander Burnes, and Mohan Lal), histories of the First Anglo-Afghan War and British Empire, and contemporary journalism related to Afghanistan. These readings do not need to be purchased. I will provide scanned copies of the selections from historical texts and point you to places online to find the others.
Assignments: None, but if we would like to share writing (whether historical, creative, journalistic, or otherwise), I am definitely open to incorporating a workshop component into our course. I am also open to commenting on any writing you might want feedback on.
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Music Composition
We will learn the fundamentals of music composition and address the elements of music theory necessary for composition. The class will be structured as a workshop and students are encouraged to bring instruments and to perform their new works in a concert setting on the last day.
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Clarinet Extravaganza
Dust off your old clarinet and join us for a clarinet ensemble! We will play ensemble music, learn some solo repertoire and review some fundamentals of playing while playing a variety of styles of music! All ages and experience-levels welcome!
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Renewing Our Future: Energy, the Economy, and Climate
****The time of this class has changed. It will now be from 2-4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and will start on Wednesday, 6/23. We apologize for any inconvenience this change causes.****
Course description: Climate change presents a bold challenge to the way we develop our economies, organize our communities, and operate our daily lives. We now embark on an intense period of building solutions – a transition that will transform our energy systems, agriculture, urban structure, the global economy, and our everyday lives. Are we ready for this challenge? As scientists struggle with technology, leaders fight entrenched political and social assumptions, economists try to rethink global markets, and everyday people prepare to adapt, we will unravel the challenge of our century.
This class is focused on providing a thorough understanding of issues surrounding creating green jobs and economic opportunity in our communities through climate and energy solutions. We will prepare ourselves with a background understanding of real and feasible alternatives to current unhealthy, polluting, and exploitative patterns of energy use.
Is this about the environment? Development? Culture? Technology? Foreign policy? Social justice? Community empowerment? Your worldview? Global Citizenship? The answer is yes. With so many facets, we will encourage participants to work with us to develop a focus for their inquiry and identify outside readings, news sources, and initiatives for them to pursue, as well as strengthening initiatives participants are already involved in.
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Inglés : Curso especial para los que hablan español
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Introduction to the New Testament: Historical Context of Early Christianity
Did Jesus of Nazareth really exist?
Who actually wrote the Gospels?
Why do Christians use symbols like the Chi Rho and a fish?
Was Paul really an anti-feminist?
Are there contradictions in the stories of Jesus' life?
COME FIND OUT AT EXCO THIS SUMMER!
Welcome to the exciting world of the Biblical Studies! New contexts and meanings have been ascribed to the New Testament as the text has traveled throughout different regions, cultures and eras. Our goal in this brief introductory course will be to read the Bible within the context of the original setting and culture of its authors (i.e. the ancient Mediterranean and Near East). This will be accomplished by employing the historical-critical method to the text. By examining several books of New Testament, particularly the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles of Paul, and the Revelation of John, students will be shown how to read the text closely and think critically about the meaning of a particular text. This course is intended for anyone interested in the learning more about the Bible, in the hope that the academic knowledge that is granted only to “religious studies majors” can be shared with the larger community.
IMPORTANT!
*This course is not a “Bible study group” in the manner that many people are familiar with, concerning contemporary theological approaches to the Bible. This course will approach the Bible in an academic manner of study. Students will be presented with material that may or may not conflict with personal belief systems, and therefore must be willing to attempt to understand the information presented. Students in the class will be expected to respect various manners of biblical interpretation.
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Metropolis: the Lost Scenes and Social Justice
How do we define justice, and how do we see it represented in classic films? Why did Lang make and emphasize Biblical references in this epic about labor? What was the atmosphere surrounding labor rights in 1927, when Metropolis was released? How has Western culture adopted the concept of the city as prison, found in Metropolis?
If you've never seen Metropolis, come see and discuss the shorter version during the first class session.
In the second session, screening and discussing the cut scenes of the extended version of Metropolis, the classic German film, will give us a new appreciation for Fritz Lang's poignant work.
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*To get a glimpse of the extended scenes and spoliers, check out Dan's site:
http://www.hongpong.com/archives/2010/03/11/restored-1927-metropolis-add...
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This course consists of 2 screenings of Metropolis (July 23 & 30) with an educational focus on social justice. Let's take our discussions of culture and media into the realm of societal expectations; let's connect our common fantasies with our common experiences.
There will be an open bar! I think wine is about $3 per glass, if you want to know the price range...
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Queer Theory, Politics & Activism: The Radical Potential of Queer-World-Making
“Queerness is a longing that propels us onward, beyond romances of the negative and toiling in the present. Queerness is that thing that lets us feel that this world is not enough, that indeed something is missing…Queerness is essentially about the rejection of a here and now and an insistence on potentiality or concrete possibility for another world.”
-Jose Esteban Munoz, from Cruising Utopia: The Then and There of Queer Futurity
This course will examine the ways in which queerness—as an identity, a politics, a theory, and a praxis—can enable a better, more egalitarian society. Although much of the course will focus on queerness as a sexuality, the facilitator and readings also understand queerness as something that transcends sexual desire, and can instead be understood as any non-normative modality that rejects oppression and embraces potentiality. In addition, the class will nuance the difference between mainstream LGBT politics and radical queer politics (with a proclivity for the latter).
The class structure will consist of readings/discussions, film screenings/discussions, participant-led activities/presentations, guest speakers, and field trips (for example, we may attend/critique the Pride March and juxtapose that with a trip to the Twin Cities Trans March). In addition, the class will work on a group activist project that addresses an issue of importance to queer communities. Possible examples might include: a group zine project that informs queer-folk about queer resources in the Twin Cities, organizing a talk for the broader community, organizing a protest outside of a non-queer-friendly establishment, etc.
Locations
Free Dance Space
Location: N.W. Corner of beautiful KENWOOD PARK (see below for directions)
Dance your blues away in this open, healthy & non-judgmental environment.
The focus of FreeDance Space is to let you feel comortable to move in your own body. I will give a little taste of various styles to see what style moves you the most, then I will give you Space to explore this movement on your own.
Learn from a few beginning steps to help move your body to the music, & express yourself.
Each week we will explore a new dance style: starting with West African movement and work our way up to House Dance! Some of the dance we will explore are: West African, Latin-American (Salsa, Merengue), Carribean (Calypso), and North American Movement such as the Charleston, and other movement that is usualy an accompanied by funk, jazz and soul music.
We will feature an assortment of guest dance instructors and musicians EACH WEEK!:
Day 1 (June 17th) - Fatawu will accompany us with African Percussion http://www.tiyumba.com/
Day 2 & 3 - Lady Tobalyas on the percussion http://www.myspace.com/LadyTobalyas (Thank you for making time to share in our space!)
Day 4 - Jeff & Ryan
Day 5 (July 15th) - Bernie Soline (DJ Bonobo) will teach Ecstatic Dance -
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The Philosophy of Animal Rights: An Introduction to Animal Ethics Theory
Animal Rights is the philosophy which advocates for the abolition of animal exploitation. What is the moral basis of this philosophy? What do the major philosophers of animal rights say? What are the major points of contention within the debate? Is there any overall consensus on any of these issues?
In this course we will read and discuss a wide variety of academic and popular philosophical literature on animal rights. We will cover issues such as the traditional western views of animals, contemporary academic debates, analysis of key and influential arguments, the concept of speciesism, the relationship between animal rights and feminism, the intersection of animal rights and environmental ethics, and the potential for connections between animal rights and other social justice struggles.
All are welcome. There is outside reading in this class. Feel free to contact the facilitator if you have any questions.
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Social Media Best Practices
Does your organization or group have a Facebook page or Twitter feed and you're not quite sure what to do with it? In this class, the Twin Cities Daily Planet Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Alquist demystifies social media and provides practical steps to move ahead with your social media communications plan.
Locations
Citizen Backpack Journalism
Join Sheila Regan and Ann Alquist for a primer on how to submit content to the TC Daily Planet. Whether you want to share details about your neighborhood meeting or simply submit an event in your community, www.tcdailyplanet.net is THE vehicle to share what's going on. We'll also go over the basics of setting up a YouTube account and how to submit video to the website.
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Rock the Resume: How to sell your skills (not your soul)
The economy is shifting.
Jobs are resurfacing.
Is your resume ready?
A rock-solid resume helps you sell your skills — without selling your soul. And whether you’re actively job-hunting or happily employed, it never hurts to polish up your personal brand.
Over the course of three concentrated workshops, you'll be empowered with the tools, templates and techniques to revamp this critical document — and start pounding the pavement with pride!
Workshop No. 1: Elements of a Rock-Solid Resume (60 min.)
Let's start from scratch! We'll discuss the strongest ways to articulate your mission statement, career objectives, education, work experience, volunteer activities, hobbies and references. We'll also delve into header image and logo design, creative layouts, and review some aesthetic "do's" and "don'ts."
Workshop No. 2: Tweaking and Targeting (60 min.)
Applying for a job? It's time to tailor your basic resume to suit your desired position. We'll talk about strategic ways to organize and highlight your resume elements — plus, how to gloss over work history gaps (and other "flaws") in an ethical fashion.
Workshop No. 3: Rocking the Interview (60 min.)
So you scored an interview — sweet! Chances are, your interviewer will use your resume as a springboard for further exploration. To get ready, we'll do some mock interviews and build lists of anticipated questions. We'll also run through some pre-interview research (and relaxation) techniques.
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Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI) is a personality inventory to make the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful.
The MBTI is used for communications,personal development, team building, raising children, and relationship enhancement. It answers four questions:
How do you direct your energy and attention?
How do you prefer to take in information?
How do you prefer to make decisions?
How do you orient to the outer world?
The class will include lecture, exercises, handouts, Powerpoint slides, music, cartoons, question and answer periods and group discussions. Each person will receive an assessment of their MBTI type after they take the Indicator along with written explanations.
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Body Appreciation Through Dance II
Body Appreciation Through Dance II is based on a similar class with the same name from a few summers ago. It will be studio-based contemporary and hip hop styles, focusing on core strengthening, flexibility, common dance skills and short choreography. The class is for the Intermediate-Beginner (some dance experience is highly encouraged). The course will be a six-week session, meeting Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas. (June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21). Come for one class or all. Over the six weeks students should become stronger, more flexible and more confident in their dance abilities in this friendly environment.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Dance shoes or bare feet are fine.
The exact location is the Murray-Herrick Ballroom at St. Thomas, room 304. http://webapp.stthomas.edu/CampusMaps/
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Creative Writing for the Non-Creative
Always want to be a poet, but can't quite set the words to paper? Write that Great American Novel? Your memoirs? This class will help you get started. We'll use some unique techniques and prompts to generate material and get you writing--whether you are creative or not. You'll be amazed at what you -- yes, YOU! -- will come up with. There's no painful dredging of memories here or journaling. (Unless you want to. But it's not required for the class). We'll be creating actual poems and short pieces based on observation, word play, etc. Did I mention that you'll actually have FUN writing?
About the class:
This class will be offered online. Student will be expected to read and comment upon one another's writing each week of the class and to participate in discussion. Given the techniques we are using, there wont' be any "critique" per se. We'll talk about the process of writing and what further ideas for poems and stories these prompts generate.
There will be one to two writing prompts for you to respond to each week and it's based on about two - three hours per week (the same that you'd spend in class). You certainly can write and contribute more if you like. If there is sufficient interest, we'll schedule live chat times. Otherwise, the class will be generated through a bulletin board for posting.
There will be no texts for this class beyond the prompts. However, students may share information about books and articles of use and interest to them
About the instructor:
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Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (June) REGISTRATION CLOSED
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle! Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul.
June 13th, 20th, 27th and July 11th (Note that we skip over July 4th) four Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul. Contact Kevin@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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What's Your Story? Citizen Journalism 101
In this series, participants will develop ideas about what they see going on in their communities and turning it into meaningful content. We'll cover how to best use a blog, using pictures to tell your story and fundamental best practices for telling your story online. Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Alquist will facilitate this series, which start June 9 and repeats the following 3 Wednesdays on June 16, 23 and 30 at the same time and location: Rondo Community Library in Saint Paul at 6:30pm.
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FreeDance Space
Title of Course: FreeDance Space
Facilitator: Simone Speers
Email: simonens@yahoo.com Phone: 763-438-2390
Class Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Class Dates: Mondays 06/22 - 07/27
Place: Various Locations in Minneapolis – Check for weekly email updates
Course description:
Dance your blues away in this open, healthy & non-judgmental environment.
Learn from a few beginning steps to help move your body to the music, & express yourself. We will then explore movement and let the dance take you through various levels. I’m willing to teach you whatever moves you! Freeform freak-outs to articulate movement and expression. Learn everything from the moonwalk to Afro-inspired movement.
We have lost the dance. Let’s bring it back! All ages and experiences welcome!
Class size: Minimum ___5____ Maximum ____15____
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have been dancing Every Day since I was in my mama’s womb! My formal experience & education include: House Dance in NYC, Flamenco, and Modern-Dance Choreography at Macalester College. My experience with Dance has helped me with healing and guided me through meditation-like trances as well as helped me to express myself. I love teaching and encourage anyone who is interested to dance with me in this FreeDance Space Class
Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Ideal Reality
Title of Course: Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Real Identity
Facilitator: DEANNA REITER, MA
Email: deanna@dayawati.com Phone: 651-238-7248
Class Time: 6-8:30pm
Class Date: Monday, June 29, 2009
Place: Macalester College, Old Main 4th Floor Lounge
Course description: Recognize the hidden patterns of sabotage (the nine scoundrels) that keep us from a life of joy. Discover how to recognize when these "scoundrels" are present in your life and how you can release them.
Deanna Reiter is the author of Dancing with Divinity: Positive Affirmations for any Situation and The Nine Scoundrels: How to Recognize and Release Subtle Patterns of Sabotage. Deanna is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Rebirthing Breathworker and Reiki Practioner. For more information, please contact Deanna through her website: www. dayawati.com.
Indigenous Imperative: An Ecological Perspective
The Indigenous Imperative: An Ecological Perspective
Facilitator: Ray Tricomo
Contact: 651-714-0288
When / Where: Mondays 6-8pm, Macalester College, Old Main Rm. 010
Start Date: June 15th
Description:
The premise of course is that our future is not only ecological but indigenous. We will be looking at not only the Six Nations Confederacy, but several other cultural and political powers in the western hemisphere including the Hopi, the Ojibway, the Inca, the Maya, Aztecs and many others. One of the goals of this course will be to not only push the envelope but get rid of the envelope. No discussion of our problems or potentials is possible without our indigenous center.
NOTE: Ray does not use email so if you want to get in touch with him before the class please call.
Beginning and Intermediate Clarinet Class
Title of Course: Beginning and Intermediate Clarinet Class
Facilitator: Mary Beth Hutttlin
Email: hutt0049@umn.edu Phone:
Class Time: 8:00-9:00pm Thursdays
Class Dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16
Concert: TBA
Place: Minneapolis – University of Minnesota West Bank – Ferguson Hall
Course description:
This class is designed for beginner and intermediate clarinet students. Adults returning to the instrument after a few years respite are especially encouraged to attend. We will play a variety of music as soloists as well as in small ensembles. We will also perform as a clarinet choir. Please bring a clarinet to each class, including the first class.
Class size: Minimum ___5______ Maximum __14_______
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have played the clarinet for the past 14 years in a variety of student and professional ensembles. I have two degrees in music performance as a clarinetist and music educator.
Music Composition
Title of Course: Music Composition
Facilitator: Mary Beth Huttlin
Email: hutt0049@umn.edu Phone:
Class Time: 7:00-8:00 Thursdays
Class Dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16,
Place: University of Minnesota – West Bank – Ferguson Hall
Course description:
This course is designed to help students begin writing musical compositions for an instrumentation of their choice. We will discuss different compositional methods, various forms of musical notation and explore variety of sounds and timbres. While we will review fundamentals of musical notation, experience with elementary music theory/notation would be very beneficial.
Class size: Minimum ____5_____ Maximum ____10_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have written several pieces for a variety of ensembles and my orchestral composition was premiered by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Some of my other works can be heard at the Weisman Art Museum and in the Quarter Gallery. I have completed two degrees in music and very much enjoy teaching it!
Clase de Aerobicos (Aerobics in Spanish)
Facilitatodora: Silvia Perez S.
Informacion de contacto: spthalia1103@gmail.com
Estas dos clases tendrán cuidado de niños.
Clases el Jueves: 1-2pm, Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Mpls
Duracion: 18 de junio - 6 agosto (8 semanas)
Clases el Viernes: 11am-12pm, Corcoran Community Center, 3334 20th Ave, Minneapolis
Duracion: 19 de junio - 7 de agosto (8 semanas)
Te invitamos a estar en forma con un cuerpo y mente sana. Estaremos con pesas haciendo calentamiento y movimiento.
Accesible por silla de ruedas: Si
EXCO Academia Comunitaria/EXCO Community Academy
Esto es un grupo de clases en colaboración entre Latinos en Acción, Waite House, y EXCO. Registre a la Waite House 2529 S 13th Ave S o llama: 612-721-1681. ¡Gracias! Las descripciones en ingles abajo.
This is a whole set of classes a collaboration between Latinos en Accion, Waite House, and EXCO. Register AT THE WAITE HOUSE 2529 13th Ave S or call: 612-721-1681! Thanks! English listings below.
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JUNE 8TH.
Clases gratis con la Academia Comunitaria!
Clases Lunes
Guardería disponible con registración
· Herramientas de Liderazgo el cambio social 6:15-8:00pm (3451 Cedar Ave S)
· Zumba Aeróbica, 6:15-7:15 (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Baile Latino 7:15-7:45pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Baile Libre 7:45-8:30pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
Clases Miércoles
Guardería disponible con registración
· Yoga para mujeres 6:30-7:30pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Clases de Dibujo 6:15-8:00pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Talleres para la Superación 6:15- 7:15pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
Para proveer de estas clases y talleres dependemos de la asistencia de personas como Usted. Se puede ayudar ofreciendo su tiempo, talento o contribución. En el momento necesitamos ayuda para trabajar con los hijos de los participantes, para hacer correr la oferta de clases de la Academia y para buscar contribuciones. Si le interesa ayudar o tiene buen idea para la Academia llama a David a0 651-315-4222 o mándale un mail en dboehnke@gmail.com.
Monday Classes
Childcare in the classroom available with registration
· Leadership Skills for Social Change 6-8pm (3451 Cedar Ave S)
· Zumba aerobics, 6:15-7:15 (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Latin Dancing 7:15-7:45pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
· Open Dance 7:45-8:30pm (Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S)
Wednesday Classes
Creative Art materials from businesses and dumpsters discussion and creation group
Title of Course: Creative Art materials from businesses and dumpsters discussion and creation group
Facilitator: Sarah Prentice (with Chris Mclane)
Email: thelotusduck@gmail.com Phone: 612-308-0760
Class Time: Thursdays at 5
Class Dates: June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Place: Cheapo 80 Snelling Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104
Course description: Discuss art and materials. Class participants will brainstorm on uses for art materials that can be gotten for free. Topics include organic fibers, Vinyl Records, canceled orders and end cuts, books and stickers, bike tires and inner tubes, and uses like jewelery, diy printmaking, 2d art and sculpture.
Class size: Minimum ___5______ Maximum _____25____
Somali female diaspora experience in nord america
Course title: Somali female diaspora experience in nord america
Facilitator: Ashwak Hassan
Email: ashwak.hassan@gmail.com Phone: 415-335-2748
Class Time: Thursdays 4-5:30pm
Class dates: June 18th to August
Place: Downtown Minneapolis Library, 300 Nicollett Mall, all classes will be in Conference room #202 excepting the 30th of July which will be in room #304
Course description:
This class explores how Somali female refugees in Nord America and Europe have redefined their identity in the course of their dislocation.
Class size: min 5 max 30
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have a BA from the University of MN in History, German Literature, and Women's studies. I also have MA in psychology from Golden Gate University. I am also 1st generation Somalian in the USA.
Healing through Memoir and Collage
Title of Course: Healing through Memoir and Collage
Facilitator: Becca Reilly
Email: lumenhour@gmail.com Phone: 651-230-4675
Class Time: 4-7 pm, except on Fridays we'll finish a bit earlier
Class Dates: Tuesday June 16th -Multipurpose room, from 4-7
Friday June 19th -craft room from 4-5
Tuesday June 23rd - Game room, from 4-7
Friday June 26th -craft room, from 4-5
Place: Matthews Park Community Center.
Course description:
We’ll work on autobiographical arts in a group workshop setting. People who want to heal themselves from trauma or illness can try healing by getting in touch with their inner stories. This is a short workshop series on nonfiction writing and then assembling collages that connect the specifics of memory with physical and emotional feelings. Professor James Pennebaker’s research has shown that this effects healing in patients, when typical diary-writing does not. In his book, Opening Up: the Healing Power of Expressing Emotions, research shows that it’s never too late for someone to heal emotional wounds, which in turn helps people heal physically.
First meeting: reading the research, some memoirs, and writing the inner story
Second meeting: writing exercises, exploring memoirs
Third meeting: seeing arts that heal, discussion on collage, collage for inner story
Fourth meeting: Collage exercises, writing in response to collages
**Join class and I'll send you a better syllabus**
Class size: Minimum 2 Maximum 10
What experience do you bring to this class?
Harmony, Yoga Systems and Mind Control from “Bhagavad Gita
Title of Course: Harmony, Yoga Systems and Mind Control from “Bhagavad Gita”
Facilitator: Sai
Email: tvd108@gmail.com Phone:
Class Time: 11.00 – 12.30 PM
Class Dates: June27, July 11, July 18, July 25
Place: Ford Hall 155 (U of M Campus, East Bank)
Course description:
Lack of Harmony in the nature causes disturbance in the natural cycle. Lack of harmony in the human mind and heart creates disturbance and fear. This internal confusion can cause us to lose track of mental, physical, social stability and ultimately lose faith in the things we belived in as truth. Is it imperative that we have to go through these periods or is it just the propaganda we are forced to accept because we never questioned ourselves deep enough?
Most of the situations in our lives we accept change through external factors or by some hypnotic experiences, but often we end up where we start, if not worse. The solution to all that causes disturbance, fear, anxiety, uneasy stress cannot be one of external change but one of internal change which will keep us at equilibrium at all times and accept things in a natural way. This change is achieved through change in consciousness.
From the pages of Bhagavad-Gita we will learn how this ancient but ever fresh scientific knowledge reveals things seemingly sophisticated but yet applicable in every sense. We will also learn different yoga systems and art of mind control.
Some words of Praise on the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita:
"The Bhagavad-Gita is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity." ~ Aldous Huxley
Knit and Such
Title of Course: Knit and such
Facilitator: Aaron Hottinger & Michelle Larsen
Email: aaron.hottinger@yahoo.com, michellemlarsen@yahoo.com
Phone: (952)297-7248 (952)807-3450
Class Time: Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm
Class Dates: June 16- August 18
Place: For now, Loring Park (near the statue of the violin man). If Mother Nature doesn't agree, Espresso Royale, 13th and Hennepin, downtown. We'll figure out our permanent space during the first class.
Course description:
Come and knit with us! We can teach you the basics, help you through a rough spot in your pattern, or just keep you company while you work on your own fantastic creation. Crocheters are also welcome, of course, but we’re considerably less accomplished at crocheting.
Class size: Minimum ____3_____ Maximum ____∞_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
Michelle: I initially learned to knit at Girl Scout camp five years ago; since then I've been learning new techniques and such from friends, the Internet, and books. I have knit a plethora of scarves and hats, some socks, a few mittens and gloves, and a sweater or four.
Aaron: I have been knitting since 2007. I have knit more hats than can be counted. I’ve knit half of at least three sweaters. I have knit & crocheted lace. Right now I am learning to knit and crochet Amigurumi!
Art and Craft Critique Group: A constructive show-and-tell discussion on process, style and substance
Title of Course: Art and Craft Critique Group: A constructive show-and-tell discussion on process, style and substance
Facilitator: Sarah Prentice
Email: thelotusduck@gmail.com Phone: 612-308-0760
Class Time: Every other Saturday at noon
Class Dates: June 27th, July 11th (unless group decides to go to zine fest instead), July 25th, August 8th
Place: Cafe Juliahna
879 Smith Ave S
St. Paul, MN 55118
Course description: Discuss art and materials. Class participants discuss their work and their process. Each session will have a special topic for participants to consider while viewing the arts and crafts to facilitate discussion. Workload consists of composing or improving a visual creative work on a semi-weekly basis, or participants may bring in work on a monthly basis if they create work at such a speed.
Class size: Minimum ___5______ Maximum __20 at any one given session_______
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have lead a workshop on
stenciling. I am trained in the creation of book art, sculpture and print making.
Eat 4 Free in the T.C.
Title of Course: Eat 4 Free in the T.C.
Facilitator: Nathanael Secor, Jenny Neudeck
Email: mplsfoodnotbombs@riseup.net, jennyneudeck@gmail.com Phone: 612.722.1183, 612.729.1854
Class Time: 1-4 pm
Class Dates: Sundays starting June 14th
Place: to be determined
Course description:
We all hold the power to nourish ourselves and our communities. Join us as we explore together the fundamentals of gathering and preparing food for free. We will investigate topics such as urban gleaning, foraging wild foods, fermentation, improving your cooking skills and nutrition -- although the class focus will depend on participants’ interests. All knowledge and skill levels are strongly encouraged to participate. Cook, create, discuss and debate…come learn and show us how to eat for free in the T.C.!!!
Class size: Minimum __5_______ Maximum ___10______
What experience do you bring to this class?
Nathanael has been involved with Food not Bombs for about three years but has been foraging, cooking, and gardening much longer.
Jenny has a B.A. in Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature from the U of M, and has been involved with Food not Bombs for one year.
Introduction to HTML and Web Development
Title of Course: Introduction to HTML and Web Development
Facilitator: Chris Mason
Email: crstffr@yahoo.com Phone:
Class Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Class Dates: Wednesdays, June 10th – July 29th (8 weeks)
Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Please use the side door, the class will be held downstairs.
Course description:
This class will cover the introductory principles of how to create and manage a web site. Topics covered will include: the fundamentals of good web design, working with images for the web, tools of the trade, organization of project files, domain registration, web hosting, writing basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript. The class is aimed at beginners, but moderate computer skills are still required. Must be comfortable creating files, folders, and installing programs with your operating system of choice. Linux, Mac and PC welcome. Students encouraged to bring their own laptops as none will be provided.
Class size: Minimum ___2____ Maximum ____15_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
I’ve been a professional web monkey for about 8 years, building e-commerce sites and web based applications for IBM, Macy’s, Northwest Airlines, as well as a plethora of small companies. I specialize in designing user interfaces and back-end server programming. I received an AAS in Multimedia Design in 2001.
How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube
Title of Course: How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube
Facilitator: Mike Franck
Email: fran0092@yahoo.com Phone: 612-396-3175
Class Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Class Dates: June 18th , 25th & July 2nd
Place: Hamline-Midway Public Library, St.Paul, MN
Course description: In 3 weeks, we will learn the techniques of solving a Rubik’s cube & then compete for speed to see who can solve the cube the fastest.
Class size: Minimum ___4______ Maximum ___12______
What experience do you bring to this class? I can solve the Rubik’s cube & teach others to do it.
EXCO Web Development and Design Workshop
Title of Course: EXCO Web Development and Design Workshop
Facilitators: Seth Viebrock, Eli Meyerhoff
Seth's Email: seth2@viebrock.us
Seth's Phone: 612.387.4302
Class Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Dates: Every other Tuesday (starting June 16th)
Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Uptown) Please use the side door, the class will be held downstairs.
Course description: This is a workshop developed with an internship mindset: participants will gain professional web development experience in Drupal, PHP, CSS, and HTML, helping to improve EXCO’s website and general technological efficiency as an organization. Participants will learn about open source software, version control, collaboration methodologies, UNIX, and improve their skill in web technologies and design. PREREQUISITES: Participants without prior, solid HTML and CSS knowledge should concurrently enroll in Chris Mason’s Introduction to HTML class. Failing that, participants should come with extreme motivation and willingness to do catch-up work and studies at home. Graphic design knowledge may come in handy but is not a prerequisite. The course website will be at www.flossclass.com. As time permits we will schedule “hackathons” to work on projects together in a group, and otherwise participants are encouraged to volunteer time outside of class to work on tasks and projects.
Class size: Minimum ____3_____ Maximum ____15_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
Intermediate-level Computer Programming Workshop: Hands-on Development Experience
Title of Course: Intermediate-level Computer Programming Workshop: Hands-on Development Experience
Facilitator: Seth Viebrock
Email: seth2@viebrock.us Phone: 612.387.4302
Class Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Class Dates: Tuesdays (starting June 16th)
Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Uptown) Please use the side door, the class will be held downstairs.
Course description: This is a workshop-format course for those with prior programming experience and a passion for technology, development, and open source software and programming languages. Each class consists of the following components: (1) microprojects (to bring everyone up to speed on simple, universal concepts, applicable in any language), individual project questions/updates, and questions from anything you are working on outside of class (say, for your job), (2) student presentations, any lecture notes that I have for the day, (3) collaborative project time (our current group project is named “Price Scout”, a web application that calls various XML-based web services to obtain pricing information about products (handled by client-server scripts written in Ruby) which connects via REST-style calls to and from a web user interface written in Ruby on Rails (more info here: https://flossclass.lighthouseapp.com/projects/29861-price-scout), and last but certainly not least (4) time to have fun, hang out, and talk about trends in technology, allowing for unstructured brainstorming / group-building time. Individual projects of current students consist of an iPhone application, an XML database for file tagging and categorization, and a more academic route to beefing up skills in Ruby and Rails. PREREQUISITES: Prior programming experience, having either (1) upper beginning level in the higher-level dynamic languages (Ruby, Perl, Python, etc) , or (2) upper intermediate-level experience in Java or non-dynamic languages such as C/C++.
Class size: Minimum ____3_____ Maximum _15_
Introduction to Biopsychology: Brain, Mind, Self
Title of Course: Introduction to Biopsychology: Brain, Mind, Self
Facilitators: Seth Viebrock and Jonathan Popko
Email: seth2@viebrock.us and popk0012@umn.edu Phone: 612.387.4302
Class Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Class Dates: Every other Monday (starting June 15th)
Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Uptown) Please use the side door, the class will be held downstairs.
Course description: This is a course in what makes us human, an exploration of the self from a biological and psychological perspective. In academia, a disconnect often emerges between the poetic “higher-level” aspects of humanity (notions of “self”,“emotion”, and concepts like “love”) and the underlying “lower-level” aspects of humanity that comprise our biology. The course will feature a lower-level scientific discussion of the nervous system as well as a higher level narrative of what makes us human in relation to our neurobiology. The objective is to approach the subject of human behavior comprehensively and integratively. For lower-level content we’ll use resources from the internet mixed with short topical lectures and group discussion. For higher-level content we’ll use the book “A General Theory of Love” by Lewis, Amini, and Lannon, as our textbook. Each student will need a copy to read outside of class -- we will have several copies to loan out, but students are highly encouraged to check out or purchase their own copies. Check out the outline of our first class: http://biopsychclass.com/node/13
Class size: Minimum ____3_____ Maximum ____15_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
Collective Art Space
Title of Course: Collective Art Space
Facilitator: Callie Recknagel and Miriam Larson
Email: crecknagel@gmail.com Phone: 262-565-3344
Class Time: TUESDAYS 7-9pm
Class Dates: June 23-August 18
Place: Powderhorn Park craft room 3400 15th Ave. S. Minneapolis
Course description: This class is for people who love art but have trouble finding the time, space and motivation to make it on their own. All experience levels are welcome, but please note that I do not intend to “teach” art skills. This is a space to create and talk about our art, and share ideas. It is my hope that in coming together, we can provide a supportive and creative environment to inspire great art. We can brainstorm and experiment with different projects and take our art outside if it’s nice out. We will also spend some time doing critiques to get feedback on our individual work and generate new ideas. Bring your own supplies and your favorite mix CD!
Class size: Minimum __5____ Maximum _____15____
What experience do you bring to this class?
I have an art minor from Macalester College, where I took classes in drawing, painting, fibers, and sculpture. Since graduating, I have found it difficult to find space and time to make art, though I have lots of project ideas! It is my hope that creating this community of artists, with dedicated time and space to make art, will help me turn my ideas into real art, and meet great people in the process.
Climate, Development, and Energy: Renewing our Future
Title of Course: Climate, Development, and Energy: Renewing our Future
Facilitator: Robert Hemphill and Timothy Den Herder-Thomas
Email: hemphill.robertm@gmail.com, timothydht@gmail.com Phone: Robert 847-757-6091
Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10pm
Class Dates: 6/16- 7/30 with a break the week of 7/6
Place: Macalester Campus, Olin-Rice 243
Course description: In the past few years, society has suddenly awakened to global warming, which presents a bold challenge to the way we develop our economies, organize our communities, and operate our daily lives. We now embark on an intense period of building solutions – a transition that will transform our energy systems, agriculture, urban structure, the global economy, and our everyday lives. Are we ready for this challenge? As scientists struggle with technology, leaders fight entrenched political and social assumptions, economists try to rethink global markets, and everyday people prepare to adapt, we will unravel the challenge of our century.
Taking Art to Action
Title of Course: Taking Art to Action
Facilitator: BUGS ofPoetic Assassins
Email: poeticassassins@gmail.com Phone: 612 251 3366
Class Time: Wednesdays 5-7
Class Dates: 6/17- 8-20
Place: Lawn across the street from Coffman Union
Course description: We will be examining the role that art, specifically literary art (i.e spoken word, hip hop, short story writing etc), can play in shaping our society by shaping our individual communities. We will also be looking at examples of art and discussing how and why and if they inspire action.
Class size: Minimum __5_______ Maximum ___the more the merrier______
What experience do you bring to this class? I am a licensed teacher and currently applying for a admission into a doctorate program. We (Poetic Assassins) have taught two semesters with exco in the past. I am a published blogger (if that is even a word) as well as a member of Poetic Assassins an award winning spoken word group from Minneapolis; this last year we won the VERVE grant , Best Hip Hop Production Urban Griot award as well as we were nominated for the Best Group award. I am also the co-founder of a literary organization called Sai Werd Ink.
In this world of Yes – a spiritual poetry circle
Title of Course: “In this world of Yes” – a spiritual poetry circle
Facilitator: Jason Rodney
Email: jasonrodney@gmail.com Phone: (216) 403-2740
Class Time: Thursdays 7:30-9pm
Class Dates: June 25 – Aug 6
Place: Mac Plymouth United Church (1658 Lincoln Ave St Paul), Rex Knowles Room (basement)
Wheelchair access: come through the West Doors and take the elevator on the left down one floor.
Course description: “There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” –Rumi
This will be an informal space to bring poems from your favorite writers (including yourself) and share with a group of fellow poetry lovers. Singing, lovemaking, meditation through imagery, seeing pain through new eyes, confronting oppression with liberation – help build a temporary community for radical spiritual reflection. Spirituality can mean whatever you wish it to; any belief, emotion, or experience that you feel, that moves us, that gives meaning to our movement. Poetry is also loosely defined (words not necessary).
Class size: 1-20
What experience do you bring to this class? Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, Billy Collins, e.e. cummings, Emily Dickinson, Gabriel Miller, Gabriela Mistral, Hafiz, Jane Keynon, Kahlil Gibran, Kim Hauenstein, Lalla, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Meg Barnhouse, Pablo Neruda, Prometheus Brown, Rabindranath Tagore, Rainer Maria Rilke, Robert Frost, Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Vanessa German, William Carlos Williams, Wu Men, yosy … these are my experience. and the universe’s everymoment winking.
Fermentation Basics
Title of Course: Fermentation Basics
Facilitator: kirstin
Email: kirstin@resist.ca Phone: 612.729.2261
Class Time: Thursdays 6-8pm
Class Dates: June 18 - August 13, 2009
Place: 3036 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis
Course description: We’ll cover a bit about the history, science, and health benefits of fermentation and make a variety of fermented foods and drinks. The class topics will be catered toward whatever people participating want to learn about. Some things we’ve made in the past include miso, tempeh, hot sauce, beer, wine, mead, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, yogurt, and ginger beer. People who have taken the class before are welcome again, and everyone is encouraged to share their knowledge and experience.
Class size: Minimum ____5_____ Maximum __25_______
What experience do you bring to this class? I first became interested in fermentation while working in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, brewing and using a solution of micro-organisms to remove toxic molds from people’s houses. I’ve done a lot of experimenting since then and am excited to share my experience and get other people interested in fermenting.
Health Care System Overview
Facilitator: John M. Schwarz
Email: civicedmsp@gmail.com Phone: 651 442-8899
DATES: June 18th--July 16. Thursdays for 5 Weeks.
CLASS TIME: 6:30—8:30 pm, Thursdays.
LOCATION 155 Ford Hall. U of M--East Bank campus
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CHANGE IN CLASS STRUCURE CHANGE IN CLASS STRUCURE NOW WEEKS 2 & 3 COMBINED
A seminar that serves as an introduction to the current US health system, basic health economic theory, European systems, and reform proposals. Special emphasis on public systems—single-payer and its variations. A look at single-payer movement’s strategies and suggested reforms. This course doesn't address medical issues. No special prior knowledge required. The material will be detailed enough to serve those wanting an advanced overview, but general enough to be a good basic introduction. The emphasis will be on lecture and discussion. There will be some suggested readings, none required. No assignments, but instructor willing to evaluate written work students want to submit.
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- Week 1. Overview of scope of health systems and reforms in particular. Introduction to US system: Public programs, employers, individuals. Federal regulations. State regulation. Beginner introduction to US reform proposals: Consumer-Driven, Mandate, Public Pools, Single-payer.
- Week 2. Health economics. An analysis of health care/insurance as different from typical goods and services. Focus on health systems in Western nations. In-depth look at Single-Payer. European success vs. failure in the US.
Introduction to Myers-Briggs
Title of Course: Introduction to Myers-Briggs
Facilitator: Emily Alter
Email: eralter@yahoo.com Phone:
Class Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Class Dates: Thursdays June 18th – July 30th (June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30)
Place: Loring Park Dunn Bros (329 West 15th St)
Course description:
Myers-Briggs is a valuable tool that can help you to gain insight into yourself and others. The theory of Myers-Briggs indicates some of the systematic ways in which people vary. The material covered in class should help you to identify other peoples’ Myers-Briggs types, appreciate their different strengths, and communicate with them more effectively. It should also help you to better understand yourself and your own needs.
Classes will cover the basics of Myers-Briggs, temperament, and type dynamics as well as their applications to parent-child relationships, leadership, and stress. Please bring a folder to keep class materials in for reference.
All interested people welcome. Please plan to arrive early or on time.
If you are unfamiliar with Myers-Briggs and have to miss the first class, please come 15-20 minutes before class for a review.
Class size: Minimum _None____ Maximum _None___
What experience do you bring to this class?
Emily Alter runs the Minneapolis Myers-Briggs meetup and has a certification in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator through the Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT).
ELIMINATE SABOTAGE, EMBRACE YOUR IDEAL REALITY
Title of Course: ELIMINATE SABOTAGE, EMBRACE YOUR IDEAL REALITY
Facilitator: DEANNA REITER, MA
Email: deanna@dayawati.com Phone: 651-238-7248
Class Time: 6-8:30pm
Class Dates: Monday, June 29, 2009
Place:REQUEST TO TEACH AT MACALESTER COLLEGE
Course description: Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Ideal Reality – Recognize the hidden patterns of sabotage (the nine scoundrels) that keep us from a life of joy. Discover how to recognize when these "scoundrels" are present in your life and how you can release them.
Class size: Minimum ___10______ Maximum ____60_____
What experience do you bring to this class? I HAVE TAUGHT 2 EXCO CLASSES LAST YEAR BIO: Deanna Reiter is the author of Dancing with Divinity: Positive Affirmations for any Situation and The Nine Scoundrels: How to Recognize and Release Subtle Patterns of Sabotage. Deanna is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Rebirthing Breathworker and Reiki Practioner. For more information, please contact Deanna through her website: www. dayawati.com.
Designing for a Changing Future: Understanding the Past as a Basis for Better Designs for the Future
Title of Course: Designing for a Changing Future: Understanding the Past as a Basis for Better Designs for the Future
Facilitator: Wilhelm Reindl
Email: alteravista@gmail.com Phone: 651-633-4410
Class Time: Saturdays 10 to 11:30, 11 to 12:30, or 1 to2:30 (or a Monday evening 7-8:30)
Class Dates: Consecutive Saturdays: July 11, 18, 25 (the 4th session listed will be informal and held only if participants wish it, at a time convenient to them); and repeated August 8, 15, and 22 if there is interest
Place: Macalester College, Campus Center Room 207
Course description: Design is a (human) response to a situation, challenge, or problem constrained by insight, means, opportunities, and environment. The response can reach far beyond the designer's intent or conception. Today's solution-driven designs for society can be dangerous propositions.
This class will examine the listed constraints, taking into account the humanistic and philosophical concepts that underly today's society (understanding where we have come from) and will engage students in applying a resulting broader vision to specific design problems.
Four 1 1/2-hour sessions, each including class discussion:
1) Purpose of design, principles, and analysis of conditions leading to today's design environment, illustrated with slides
2) Cultural filters to which current designs must conform, illustrated with slides
3) 3) Development of new design principles and student analysis of a design problem
4) 4) Student creation of ongoing hands-on designing sessions
Class size: Minimum ___5-6______ Maximum ___20______
What experience do you bring to this class?
Better Eyesight Without Glasses
Title of Course: Better Eyesight Without Glasses
Facilitator: Noah Strom
Email: chiropractor.noah@gmail.com Phone: 612-275-9212
Class Time: 7 pm Tuesday
Class Dates: June 16 - July 14
Place: Hidden Falls Regional Park, North Gate Pavilion
Course description: Vision is a phenomenon involving many more parts of the body than just the eyes. It is, in essence, a whole body experience. This course will cover the basics of how vision works. This course will include:
1. An anatomical and physiological description of the eye.
2. The relationship between eyesight and posture.
3. Specific exercises to improve vision without glasses (or contact lenses or surgery)
4. Lifestyle recommendations for improved sight.
This course is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered if vision can really improve without increasing one's prescription and for anyone who is seeking a fuller experience of life in their body.
The recommended text for this course is The Bates Method for Better Eyesight Without Glasses, by William H. Bates, M.D.
Class size: Minimum 4_________ Maximum 100_________
What experience do you bring to this class? I have, personally, experienced a reduction in my reliance on glasses through understanding and applying the principles I have learned through self-experimentation, literature research, clinical experience (as a doctor of chiropractic), and through the study of the human body (as an anatomy and physiology instructor).
REGISTRATION CLOSED - Complete Overhaul Bike Class at the Sibley Bike Depot (June)
REGISTRATION CLOSED we will be offering the class again starting in the middle of July - check out the EXCO summer class listing for more info.
Class Time: Thursday evenings June 11-July 2; 6:30-9pm
This class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. 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.
This is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class that builds upon the principles taught in Sibley's Basic Bike Maintenance. Students who have taken Basic are welcomed to register (if you feel worried about your mechanical level, feel free to come to Open Shop hours to improve your basics). Folks who have some basic bike maintenance experience but have not taken Basic Bike Maintenance are welcomed to attend as well.
All participants will fix SHOP BIKES. At the end of the class, we will discuss different possibilities and reach consensus on an organization (or multiple organizations) to donate the bikes to.
Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)
Maximum 20 participants
