October 3, 2013, Thursday - Kate Hopper Publication Launch at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, Performance Hall,1011 Washington Ave

Kate Hopper Publication Launch

Join Kate Hopper, annual curator of Motherhood & Words, for an evening discussing motherhood and her new book Ready for Air: A Journey Through Premature Motherhood. Ready for Air is a harrowing, poignant and occasionally hysterical journey through premature motherhood. Half a million babies are born prematurely in the United States every year, and Kate Hopper eloquently gives a voice to what their parents share, providing a testament to the strength of motherhood—and the sharing of stories—to transform lives.

Kate Hopper teaches writing online and at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Kate holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and a Sustainable Arts Grant. Her writing has appeared in a number of journals, including Brevity, Literary Mama and The New York Times online. She teaches classes and leads retreats for mother writers and is an editor at Literary Mama. Her memoir, Ready for Air: A Journey Through Premature Motherhood, will be published October 2013.

For more information about Kate's writing and classes, visit http://www.katehopper.com/.

October 2, 2013, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/tv/79. Those interested in viewing the MPRB meeting are encouraged to attend at MPRB headquarters, located at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, or view during the 10:30 p.m. Monday (12/3) rebroadcast on Channel 79.

October 2, 2013, Wednesday - Sorella Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Sale Preview Tasting

Times: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Sorella Wine & Spirits, 1010 Washington Avenue South

Sorella Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Sale 2013 runs thru October 19, with15%-40% off every wine in the store.

Free Wine Tastings these nights (featuring around 25 wines each):

Wednesday, October 2
Friday, October 4
Wednesday, October 9
Friday, October 11

Lineups for each tasting should be posted to the website the Monday evening before each event.

October 1, 2013, Tuesday - Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys at Central Library

Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys

Join Giancarlo Casale in discussions on the histories, faiths and cultures of Muslims. Casale is associate professor of the history of the Islamic world at the University of Minnesota. Register and learn about the books being read at: Muslim Journeys.

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities. Made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. In collaboration with the Hennepin-University Partnership.

Additional dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7–8:45pm
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7–8:45pm
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7–8:45pm

October 1, 2013, Tuesday - Community Open House re: Trail Improvements at MPRB

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Public Input Sought for Trail Improvements along West River Bank

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seeks community input on plans to improve 3.5 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails and related amenities along the west bank of the Mississippi River from Franklin Avenue to Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis. 

A community survey and series of community meetings are planned. The 21-person appointed CAC will have its second and final meetings on September 24 and October 15. The Community Open House will offer an on opportunity to review planning efforts to date. All meetings are open to the public and will include an opportunity for public participation and/or comment.

Throughout the planning process, members of an appointed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will work with MPRB staff and consultants to engage the community to develop a preferred plan for trail improvements, including new surfacing, lighting, signs and amenities such as drinking fountains. Trail improvements will meet federal and MPRB design and safety standards. The final recommendations of the CAC will be forwarded to the MPRB Board of Commissioners for review and approval.

More information.

October 1, 2013, Tuesday - From Mill to Museum: 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

From Mill to Museum: 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion 

Hidden History of Mill City Museum Revealed with Free Panel Discussion.

For more than 90 years the Washburn A Mill was a cornerstone of the Minneapolis flour milling industry. When it closed in 1965, however, the mill faced an uncertain future, and sat unused except for a few tenants, curiosity seekers, and homeless people. Join a special panel discussion for an examination of the story of the Washburn A Mill during its abandoned period and its revitalization as a museum and education center. This free program will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE