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COMMUNITY Members of area churches fight urban obesity epidemic When Marcia Pruitt set out to create a church program that could help her rally support for her own healthier living and weight loss goals, she found a whole new mission. “I was out in the community trying to collect information on making healthy lifestyle changes and weight loss for the St. Albans COGIC Biggest Loser Church Challenge participants and started to notice a disturbing theme,” said Pruitt. “Researching the statistics on obesity
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Minneapolis, 35W on the east, and France Avenue on the west. For information about NIP Senior Services email seniors@ neighborhoodinvolve.org or call 612-374-3322. Our website is www.neighborhoodinvolve.org
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RAKE IT Spring Yard CleanUp Improve your health while helping a senior citizen in Minneapolis remain independent in their home! You choose the date and time to rake and clean up the yard. Perfect for individuals, groups, and families. Seasonal: April – November (depending upon the weather). This is a one-time fun, flexible activity on weekdays or weekends. Feel free to sign up multiple times! Supplies needed: rakes, gloves, brooms, and compostable bags. Exact location TBD in North or Southwest Minneapolis, depends upon where the senior citizen resides. Ongoing volunteer opportunities are also available. Please contact Jeanne the NIP Seniors Program, Volunteer Coordinator at srvolunteer@ neighborhoodinvolve.org or call 612-746-8549 for more information. Our website is www.neighborhoodinvolve.org
HELPING SENIORS IN MINNEAPOLIS Seniors Program of Neighborhood Involvement Program assists elders aged 60 and over in North and Southwest Minneapolis with a variety of services so that they can remain safely in their home or apartment. Our services are specialized for each resident and we strive to provide as much as possible via the assistance of volunteers. Townhomes To be eligible for Available seniors’ Fieldcrest in services, Moorhead, MN p e o p l e live Rent based on 30% must of income within the following 2 & 3 bdroms open boundaries: south of 44th MetroPlains Management Avenue in North Minne 701-232-1887 apolis, north th www.metroplains- of West 36 management.com Street in Southwest
and the complications and the diseases thought to be associated with it, I found urban communities of color are disproportionately impacted. In fact, I found that Black females had the highest incidence of obesity. I’m an African-American woman.” Pruitt said she felt compelled to do something. “I starting making calls to area churches and came across Juliet Mitchell of Camphor United Methodist Church, in St. Paul and
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they are given opportunities to work on hand-eye coordination and basic motor skills training. Beneficial to all young athletes, this weekly program is sponsored by Kenny Kids Pediatric Rehab and will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Thursday, March 28-May 16, at 3111 124th St NW, Suite 123 in Coon Rapids. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Hansen at jennifer.hansen@somn.org or 612.604.1277. A detailed schedule including all locations may be found online at http:// specialolympicsminnesota.org /Young_Athletes.php.
Community Photojournalism Basics Mar. 28 Freelance photographer Tom Baker will teach you how to report with a camera in a 2-hour Photojournalism class on Thursday, March 28, 20137 PM - 9 PM. You will learn the basic nutsand-bolts of photojournalism, including caption writing, identifying the best storytelling image, what equipment you’ll need, and using your cell phone to take reportage images. Ethics of photojournalism will be explored, too. Tom Baker has worked Special Olympics Minnesota at three newspapers and Mar. 28 – May 16 has been The Special Olympics freelancing since 2006. Minnesota’s Young Athletes™ By sharing stories program will bring together from the field, he will children ages 2 to 7 years- illustrate the challenges and Staff Attorney old with and without rewards of being a photo Jerry Lane Fellowship (Staff Attorney), Midintellectual disabilities journalist. He will also share Minnesota Legal Aid. For details go to http:// for an hour-long weekly some tips on networking www.mylegalaid.org/jobs. session, during which and on what it takes to become a successful p h o t o j o u rnalist. Senior Project Coordinator The class will be and Project Coordinator at the Twin Cities The City of Minneapolis seeks two economic Classified Sales Representative development professionals (Senior Project Daily Planet office, 2600 E. Franklin Insight News is looking for a Classified Coordinator and Project Coordinator) to reSales Representative to start immediately. cruit business investment to Minneapolis and Ave. Suite 2, This is a part-time position perfect for a colfacilitate the expansion of existing Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN lege student or someone looking for supplebusinesses. This staff position is also respon55406. Class fee: mental income. Candidate must be a motisible for managing assigned real estate devel$10.00. Register: vated self-starter with the desire to grow the opment projects and various public financing business. Candidate must be focused, must programs and assisting private investors in the http://www. have the ability to work under deadlines and development of property for commercial use. tcdailyplanet.net to meet or exceed set sales goals. ResponFor a complete job description and a list of all sibilities include calling and emailing new clients and following up with past clients for classified sales. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to batalara@insightnews.com. Please: No walk-ins and NO phone calls.
Moore From 6 can be a reality. Believe it or not, you have the right to be happy, and you have the ability and the power to create your own happiness. It is true; you make the decision to be happy, to obtain happiness, and to not let others take away your happiness. Therefore, instead of
job requirements including minimum qualifications for each position applicants are encouraged to review the job announcement online at www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs. Applications will be accepted until April 5, 2013.
doubting yourself, dwelling on the past, hating someone, being jealous of someone because they have something that you do not have, choose to be happy. I know I will, because to me, happiness is love.” Darren D. Moore, Ph.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an assistant professor in marriage and family therapy at a University in Georgia.
Good Prayer Mar. 29
Friday Vigil
He works with individuals, couples, and families regarding mental health and relationship concerns. His research, teaching and clinical interests include general mental health, obesity, weight loss, eating disorders and addictions, within couple and family relationships, with an emphasis in working with men, African-American families, and marginalized populations. Moore is a north Minneapolis native and
Loretta Bush at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, both of whom are actively promoting healthy lifestyle changes and disease prevention along the same lines in their own churches,” said Pruitt. “I was able to attend a ‘Go Red’ meeting at Mount Olivet and learned a lot about heart disease prevention and detection in women. Obesity was mentioned as a factor in heart disease as well.” The Go Red campaign is a program started by the American Heart Association
to promote awareness of heart decease in women. “I was very much inspired by these two women who have been in the trenches fighting to promote the health of their community. I am now working to extend this fight beyond my church walls as well,” said Pruitt. In doing so, she has organized a kickoff meeting for the new Community Biggest Loser Challenge, which will be held Saturday, Apr. 6, at the Mount Olivet Church, 451 West Central
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All Day March 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the new MegaPlanned Parenthood Abortuary, 671 Vandalia St. St. Paul, MN 55114. Fifteen area pastors will lead in scripture and prayer each half hour throughout the day. For more information, contact us at 651-771-1500 or vigil@plam. org. There is no parking near the new mega-Planned Parenthood on Good Friday. Free parking reserved at one of the University of St. Thomas parking areas (at the St. Paul Seminary) and will be running shuttle buses all day to and from the Vigil. Groups are encouraged to arrange a bus of their own. All buses must be registered. For more information or to register a bus, contact Stephanie at 651-771-1500 or vigil@plam.org. Exhibition: Huroub: Travel Across Identities through Mar. 30 A group of 13 artists who left a homeland politically known as the Arab countries. They left chasing dreams with abstract perspectives of what it means to be American and what it means to be Middle Eastern. Their expressions include visual art, music, dance, theater and spoken word. They are linked by a language, a set of social values and an anthology of aesthetics which pass through a finer array of variable races, dialects, religions, and artistic forms than the post 9-11 homogenous group that is often categorized. As artists, they are continuously dealing with issues of identity either by defying it or by consciously or subconsciously embracing it. Hence, the title of the show is Huroub (Arabic for escape). Vine Arts Center, Ivy Building For the Arts, 2637 27th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN. Gallery Hours: Monday & Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 pm; Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please visit our website for more information: www.vineartscenter.org
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES obtained his bachelor’s degree in African American Studies from the University of Minnesota, his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Valdosta State University, and his Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech. Dr. Darren D Moore can be reached by email at ddmoore@vt.edu or (612) 2963758.
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West African Dance & Drum Classes African Dance w/ Whitney $12 - All classes Drop-In. Every Saturday 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Every Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm. at Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406. Foster Parent Information Meetings Find out about becoming a foster parent and changing a child’s life! Open information meetings are held every Friday from 10AM-11:30AM at 7625 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439. Volunteers of AmericaMinnesota is looking for skilled parents to provide 6-9 months care for troubled youth in our new Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care Program (MTFC). We have kids, ages 12-17, who are in need of a stable home with dedicated parents who appreciate the difficulties of childhood! Volunteers of America provides quality foster parents with lots of friendly training, 24 hour support and a monthly stipend. If you would like more information contact Jolene Swan at 952945-4064 or ftpfostercare@ voamn.org, or visit us online at voafostercare.org! GED, ELL, College Prep and skills development courses offered Minneapolis Public SchoolsAdult Education is offering free GED, ELL, College Prep and skills development courses. Prepare for GED exams; Increase Math, Reading, and Writing skills; Develop Computer skills; Job training and specific certifications; Comfortable learning environment; and Day and evening classes available! For more information, please
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Avenue, St. Paul. Each participant pays a $20 fee to join. Pruitt said all money from entry fees goes directly to the prize pot which will help to set the top prize, which could top $600. Unlike some office versions of this challenge, there will also be second and third prize winners. For more information on the challenge, visit www. c o m m u n i t y b i g g e s t l o s e r. eventbrite.com.
contact staff at: Minneapolis Public School Adult Education, 1250 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55411 or Abe. mpls.k12.mn.us or (612) 6681863. SUPER DUPER HANDYPERSON WANTED Help an elderly Minneapolis resident stay in their home. Assist with MINOR REPAIRS to make certain that their home is safe. Snowbirds, retirees, and trainees welcome (over the age of 18). You must have some experience to ensure that the work is done correctly (license not required). Choose your own schedule. Adult individuals, twoperson teams, and small groups welcome.Exact location TBD in North or SW Minneapolis, depends upon where the senior citizen resides. One time opportunities are also available. Please contact Jeanne the NIP Seniors Program, Volunteer Coordinator at srvolunteer@ neighborhoodinvolve.org or call 612-746-8549 for more information. Our website is www.neighborhoodinvolve.org The Council on Crime and Justice is moving temporarily! While the current location at 822 S. 3rd Street is under construction, The Council on Crime and Justice will be working at a new location in Golden Valley and expect to return in approximately 6 months. Effective October 26th, the mailing address is: Council on Crime and Justice, 1109 Zane Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422. The phone numbers and email address will remain the same. If you have questions, please contact us at 612-3533000 or info@crimeandjustice. org