Join Henry High School Students for their First Annual Community Involvement Day on Friday, February 6th

You are invited to Patrick Henry High School’s First Annual Community Involvement Day on Friday, February 6th 8:00 am – 3:30 pm at Henry High School located at 4320 Newton Ave North in Minneapolis. This very special event is brought to you by AchieveMpls.

AchieveMpls ‘ mission is to galvanize community resources to help all Minneapolis Public School students succeed in school and become productive members of society. The support we offer takes many shapes, including program management, program support, and additional resources offered to the students, teachers and administrators of the Minneapolis Public Schools

Connect with students and join other individuals and agencies who serve the North Side Community as we spend the day deepening our awareness of various issues and topics, celebrating quality education, showcasing student talent, and bringing together our diverse community. We believe that community support enhances the educational experiences of all our students.

Present to a group of students on your work, organization, or area of expertise. The sessions last for 45 minutes–30 minute presentation and 15 minute Q & A–and will range from 15-30 students. You can present multiple times throughout the day or just once!

Students have chosen topics they want to learn about. A few include:

Arts & Humanities: Media Awareness, Hip-Hop Dance, Poetry

Becoming More Independent: Taxes, Financing, Finding an Apartment

Career Exploration: Writing Resumes, Job Services

Business & Administration: Corporate Ladder, Marketing/Advertising, Entrepreneurship

Engineering & Technology: Internet Ethics, Car Manufacturing, Architecture

Wellness: Yoga, Self-confidence, Medical Professions

Law: Protective Services, Law Fields, Refugee Rights

Human Services & Education: Teaching, Making Peace, GBLT: feeling safe about your sexuality,

History & Getting to Know Your Community: Various agencies & cultures to be represented

Post-Secondary Options: What it means to be college ready, types of institutions

Volunteering, Mentoring, Internships: Various opportunities in the community

Patrick Henry High: Students raise their voices to the school

What will you be doing on February 6th? Come to Patrick Henry High and help engage our students in a day of community exploration!

For more information on how you can help, contact Yusuf Abdullah: Career & College Coordinator at (612) 668-2008, Henry High School or email Mr. Yusuf at yusuf.abdullah@mpls.k12.mn.us. You can also contact Ms. Susan Breedlove: Resource Teacher, Henry High School at (612) 588-8470

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The 18th Annual IamMoody.com “Charity Christmas Party” – Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the View Restaurant and Lounge

Dynamic Duo IAMMOODY and MINNAGE strike again with the year best Christmas Celebration at the View Restaurant and Lounge on Monday, December 8, 2008 -7:00 p.m.

Richard Moody (www.iammoody.com) and Marcus Genzlinger (www.minnage.com) join together again to bring top-of-mind awareness to the needs of the community.

This year Twin City Business will request a “proclamation” be issued by the Minneapolis Mayor’s office on behalf of the duo’s work in the community. Richard and Marcus have supported underserved communities in the Twin Cities for more than 18 years with their unique events that entertain as well as “relieve the pain” and suffering of children and families though charitable giving. It doesn’t matter Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall – IamMoody.com and Minnage.com are creative innovators in the Twin City marketplace and lead all others in “top-of-mind” professional social networking events.

Toys for Tots” has been around for 60 years and for a great reason…The Kids! With the holidays around the corner, Richard Moody’s Christmas Charity party needs to be a huge success. People donate bicycles, drums sets, stuffed animals, board games, and much more. In previous years Moody’s Martini Bar also donated 100% of its proceeds. Please join us to continue the Holiday cheer every year!

This year’s event will be held at the View Restaurant and Lounge located at 2730 W Lake Street in Minneapolis for more information call (612) 920-5000.  Minneapolis’ only restaurant offering a lake view (across the street from Lake Calhoun), offers its guests an upbeat contemporary dining experience with breathtaking views of Lake Calhoun. Offering Lunch daily from 11:30am to 2pm, Dinner from 4pm to 10pm, and a late night menu after 10 p.m.

The other half of the dynamic-duo, Minnage.com – will let you “GET SCENE” at the hottest parties, celebrity appearances, concerts, nightclubs, restaurants and more that the Twin Cities have to offer. Minnage.com is your ultimate destination to up to date information in the Midwest!

Join the Twin Cities #1 social networking and event coordinators on Monday, December 8, 2008 for the 18th Annual IamMoody.com “Charity Christmas Party.”

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