http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:12 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-November-nature-center-fun-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Whatever the weather, get out and enjoy nature with kids at one of the nature centers in the Twin Cities. Programs are planned year round. Here are just a few happening: Naturally Thankful: A Child’s Book of Thanks For children age... Activities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-November-nature-center-fun-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Safety-workshops-for-you-and-your-family-in-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner   Waite Park Wesleyan Church, 1510 33rd Ave. NE, will host a seminar on family safety on December 5 How do I talk to my child on safety? A question all parents ask themselves. Find the answers at this presentation for both you an... Activities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Safety-workshops-for-you-and-your-family-in-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-NE-Harvest-Gathering-and-food-festivals-in-November?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Festivals like the 4th Annual NE Harvest Gathering are holding celebrations this month. Enjoy good food, music and conversation by attending one of these festive events that are open to the whole family. It’s a great way to enjoy a meal with... Festivals Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d20-NE-Harvest-Gathering-and-food-festivals-in-November?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d18-4th-Annual-Harvest-Gathering-is-a-NE-community-event?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Enjoy a potpourri of ethnic food, music, dancing, art and conversation at the Harvest Gathering for Peace & Thanksgiving on Monday, November 23, 6:30 p.m. Northeast Middle School has hosted this event for 4 years now and every year it just kee... Festivals Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d18-4th-Annual-Harvest-Gathering-is-a-NE-community-event?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Northeast-School-Showcase-is-November-14?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner The 4th annual Northeast School Showcase will be held from 11:30 to 2:30 on Saturday, November 14 at Audubon Park, 1320-29th Ave. NE. Families new to NE Minneapolis may want to check out this event. This is a great opportunity to learn abou... Events Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:01:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Northeast-School-Showcase-is-November-14?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Eat-brunch-at-Pop-in-Northeast-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Pop! in NE Minneapolis is now serving brunch every Sunday. Brunch does not have to mean Egg McMuffins for a family on a budget. Pop! is the place to go when you are looking to treat yourself without spending a fortune. Until recently, Pop!, a ... Activities Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Eat-brunch-at-Pop-in-Northeast-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d10-MVHS-Animal-Ambassador-Program-helps-kids-read?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner The Minnesota Valley Humane Society through their Animal Ambassadors program reaches out to kids to help them foster a love of reading through the help of an Animal Ambassador. 30 volunteers participate along with mostly dogs but they also use cat... Profile Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d10-MVHS-Animal-Ambassador-Program-helps-kids-read?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Wildlife-Science-Center-learn-about-wolves-and-more?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Visit the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake and get a closer look at wolves and other Minnesota animals. The Learning Center located in Forest Lake houses Grey and Mexican wolves along with bears, owls, and bobcats. For 15 years, the Wi... Profile Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:42:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Wildlife-Science-Center-learn-about-wolves-and-more?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Halloween-happenings-in-and-around-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Halloween events in and around NE Minneapolis are happening now! So get out your costume and have some fun. Here are just a sampling of events. Saturday, Oct. 17Childish Films: Halloween Toons for Tots10:30 a.m. Central Library, 300 Nicollet, M... Events Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:48:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Halloween-happenings-in-and-around-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Halloween-events-at-NE-Minneapolis-Parks?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner photo: R. SauerweinSilverwood Park2500 County Road E, St. AnthonyHalloween Mask Making Workshop Sign up with a partner and cast your own face as a Halloween mask this year. During week one, you will get see nature-inspired masks from around the world... Events Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:45:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Halloween-events-at-NE-Minneapolis-Parks?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Springbrook-Nature-Center-Pumpkin-night-in-the-park?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner                                         photo: R. Sauer... Events Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:21:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Springbrook-Nature-Center-Pumpkin-night-in-the-park?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Bowl-a-Rama-benefits-Special-Olympics-in-Minnesota?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner     Spend a few hours bowling and benefit the Special Olympics in Minnesota on Saturday, October 24th.Various bowling alleys in the Twin Cities metro areas are hosting the event this year.It’s easy to participate. You can st... Events Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:51:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Bowl-a-Rama-benefits-Special-Olympics-in-Minnesota?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Ninth-Annual-Twin-Cities-Book-Festival-is-free?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Attend the Rain Taxi Book Festival on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for a celebration of books and literature. The festival is free and open to the public.Meet authors, publishers and others who love books. Some of the guest auth... Events Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:46:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Ninth-Annual-Twin-Cities-Book-Festival-is-free?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Virsky-Ukrainian-National-Dance-Company-appears-at-Northrop-Auditorium?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Virsky Ukrainian National Dance/photo courtesy of CAMISample a taste of the Ukraine, from wild gypsy dancing to dances that are light-hearted and playful when The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company performs at Northrop Auditorium on October 11.... Events Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:57:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Virsky-Ukrainian-National-Dance-Company-appears-at-Northrop-Auditorium?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Meet-Larry-Umphrey-Audubon-Park-Recreation-Supervisor?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here Larry Umphrey is a busy guy. Not only is he the Recreation supervisor for Audubon and Waite Park but he is also part of the program team for Windom and Northeast. He also supervises Highcrest and Cavelle and Belt... Profile Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:48:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Meet-Larry-Umphrey-Audubon-Park-Recreation-Supervisor?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Northrop-Auditorium-presents-new-childrens-dance-season-packages?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Virsky Ukrainian National Dance/courtesy of CAMIWhat does the new 09//10 Northrop Dance Season have to do with families? It could be their new children’s series debuting this year with four performances designed to introduce and inspire the you... Events Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:35:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Northrop-Auditorium-presents-new-childrens-dance-season-packages?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Silverwood-Park-grand-opening-September-26?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner AP photoSmall can be beautiful and inspirational when you take a peek at Silverwood Park, the newest park in the Three Rivers Park District network. Silverwood Park offers up both tranquility and art in an urban setting.Once owned by the Salvation ... Events Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:54:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Silverwood-Park-grand-opening-September-26?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Celebrate-fall-at-the-Waite-Park-Fall-Festival?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner photo: R. Sauerwein Celebrate Fall at the Waite Park Fall Festival.Come celebrate Fall and meet some of your neighbors at the Waite Park Fall Festival held on September 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in NE Minneapolis.This annual event is sponsored by the ... Festivals Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:16:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Celebrate-fall-at-the-Waite-Park-Fall-Festival?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Youth-bowling-starts-at-Elsies-in-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Elsie's in NE Minneapolis offers Saturday youth leagues  Family-owned, Elsie’s, located in Northeast Minneapolis has a long standing tradition of offering youth bowling leagues at a great price. The weekly cost of bowling three games is ... Activities Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:53:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Youth-bowling-starts-at-Elsies-in-NE-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Volunteers-needed-for-Northeast-Middle-School-Beautification-Day?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner Northeast Middle School /photo: R.SauerweinTake pride in Audubon Park and its Middle School on September 19 and join other volunteers in sprucing up Northeast Middle School.Volunteers are needed for several projects like painting murals, building out... Events Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7143-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Volunteers-needed-for-Northeast-Middle-School-Beautification-Day?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Family-Activities-Examiner