VOICES Peace Team to safeguard people, rights

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The Minnesota Peace Team (MnPT) is holding training sessions for service during the Republican National Convention (RNC). I plan on being in St. Paul with the demonstrators during the RNC. I want it to be as large and as peaceful as possible. So I attended an evening orientation and a full day’s workshop held at Walker Community United Methodist Church on August 8th & 9th.Active Listening manual, to accompany role-playing training
One of two facilitators, Katherine led in the role-playing and guided the discussion groups. Continue Reading

Kites fly on Saturday at Lake Harriet

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Delighted smiles, wide-open eyes, and frosted ‘ahs’ and ‘ohs.’ mostly directed upward, spread the warmth of wonder over a frozen veneer. A play ‘ground’ with tykes of all ages tangled in flights of fancy, restorative wind buffeting our temporary presence off the summer’s beach. Another perspective on our neighbor’s family romp in a park. This year’s Lake Harriet Kite festival is set for this Saturday, January 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Harriet, 43rd Street West and East Lake Harriet Parkway, near the bandshell. Continue Reading