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Join WCCO Radio at the 'Walk like MADD 5K'

IN MINNESOTA LAST YEAR ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX LIVES WERE LOST BECAUSE SOMEONE MADE THE CHOICE TO DRINK AND DRIVE. THOUSANDS MORE WERE INJURED.   JOIN WCCO RADIO AS WE SUPPORT MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, BY TAKING PART IN THE 5K “WALK LIKE MADD” EVENT.  SATURDAY, JUNE 7, AT THE HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE IN BLOOMINGTON.  THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT INCLUDES A HEALTH AND SAFETY AIR, AND A SPECIAL AREA FOR KIDS. DO YOUR PART TO HELP ELIMINATE DRUNK DRIVING. BE A DESIGNATED WALKER. GO TO WWW.WALKLIKEMADD.org TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE HAVE THE CURE. WALK WITH US.

 THIS YEAR’S WALK IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Minnesota Statehood Weekend Festival
The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission presents:
 The Minnesota Statehood Weekend Festival
Commemorate Minnesota’s
150th Anniversary of Statehood
Saturday May 17 & Sunday May 18, 2008

Events takes place on or near the State Capitol grounds
Live music, great food and exhibitions of
all things Minnesotan!
There won’t be another event like this for 50 years!
 
Special exhibits at the Minnesota History Center, including the Declaration of
Independence and MN150 each day

Building Community: Visuals and Models of the New Urban Community
Minneapolis exhibit offers a close-up look at projects and initiatives that will shape the Twin Cities urban landscape.
From May 12 to May 16, architects, planners and developers will display high-profile projects and developments that will change the face of the Twin Cities. The 5-day exhibit is free an open to the public at the TCF Bank Atrium in downtown Minneapolis.
The exhibit, titled “Building Community: Visuals and Models of the New Urban Community,” is organized by Minneapolis-based Community Enhancement and Organizing.
The exhibit is free and open to the public at the TCF Bank atrium at 8th Street and Second Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis.
The exhibit opens at 11 a.m., Monday, May 12, and ends at 2 p.m., Friday, May 16.
On Wednesday, May 14, architect Rick Carter of LHB and Robert Gibbons of Metro Transit will discuss eco-friendly buildings and buses. On Thursday, May 15, CPED Director Tom Streitz and Aeon president Alan Arthur will speak. Streitz will discuss new city housing programs and projects and Arthur will discuss non-profit housing developments. Also on Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Klingel will discuss new downtown hotels and preparations for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul this fall.

Art-A-Whirl 2008
Art-A-Whirl is an open-studio and gallery tour of Northeast Minneapolis.  It is an enticing event that calls and welcomes local and regional visitors who want to see the art being produced in NE. NEMAA is the bridge between the local and regional world and NEMAA artists.  As visitors come to see the art, they also experience the NE Community.
More than 500 artists participate in AAW, including potters, tile makers, painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, glass blowers, printmakers, and textile designers.  They showcase their art in warehouses, homes, storefronts and cafes.
When is Art-A-Whirl?
Art-A-Whirl happens the third weeked in May.  2008 dates and times are as follows:

    ART-A-WHIRL 2008: May 16th -18th
    Friday, May 16th - 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
    Saturday, May 17th - 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Sunday, May 18th - 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Click here for more info

WCCO Radio invites you to the 6th annual Parkinson's Golf Challenge

WCCO Radio and Dave Lee invite you to the 6th Annual Parkinson's Golf Challenge, Monday July 14, at Brackett's Crossing in Lakeville.  It's a fun packed day with 18 holes of Golf, lunch and dinner, and prizes and gifts galore.  Walser Mazda is offering 3 chances to win a new car in the hole-in-one contest and much more-all to benefit the Struthers Parkinson's Center and Edina Care Center.  For full details, call 952-993-5495 or click here.    Help us make life better for people facing the challenge of Parkinson's.


Hennepin County Area Host Families Urgently Needed For Foreign Students
Hennepin County Area Host Families  Urgently Needed For Foreign Students  LEARN FIRSTHAND ABOUT ANOTHER CULTURE WITHOUT LEAVING THE UNITED STATES AND   ESTABLISH A FRIENDSHIP THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. MANY LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS ARE STIL  OPEN TO ENROLLMENT AND ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO GET INVOLVED.
PACIFIC INTERCULTURAL  EXCHANGE HAS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES ARRIVING INTO THE  AREA FOR HOMESTAY PROGRAMS. THEY URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP. THE NON-PROFIT  ORGANIZATION IS LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE CARING HOST FAMILIES TO SHARE THE AMERICAN   WAY OF LIFE.
F YOU THINK YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN HOSTING A FOREIGN TEEN -- OR   WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM -- PLEASE CALL P.I.E. IMMEDIATELY AT   1-800-828-9001 OR VISIT THEM ON THE WEB AT WWW.PIEUSA.ORG.

 
 
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A Good Neighbor is respectful, trustworthy and volunteers to do good deeds. Please nominate a person from your community today who is a Good Neighbor!

A Good Neighbor can be a group or individual, child or adult, employee or volunteer, a friend or relative.

Good Neighbors are recognized Monday - Friday at 7:52 a.m., 12:40 p.m., and 5:50 p.m.on WCCO 830AM radio.

 
     
 
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