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SUMMARY:Solidarity Street Gallery 2022: Resilient Generations
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be selling and displaying hand-woven items as a part of the Solidarity Street Gallery. \nStop by our table on Payne Ave this weekend\, September 9th and 10th to see these hand-woven pieces up closed and in-person. Our weaving instructors\, as well as some youth from our summer weaving classes\, will be doing live weaving demonstrations on backstrap looms both Friday and Saturday. They will also have items available for purchase including scarves\, bags\, shirts\, and more! \nAbout the larger event\nSOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is an annual Arts and Cultural festival on Saint Paul’s Eastside. The Solidarity Street Gallery\, in its 3rd year\, is an artistic celebration of the richly diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul. This year’s festival theme is RESILIENT GENERATIONS; centered around the Southeast Asian Community on the Eastside. All are welcome to attend and take in a curated arts and cultural experience that highlights Southeast Asian Culture and History. \nFor two days in September\, Payne Avenue will transform into a lively street fair including visual art exhibitions in dozens of storefronts along the avenue\, a maker’s market with several vendors\, collaborative community art projects and community activities\, and the main stage where visitors will gather to take in a host of high-quality performance art throughout the weekend. Join us on September 9th and 10th for the 2022 Solidarity Street Gallery! \nWhen: \nFriday\, September 9th\, 2022\, 5:00pm – 10:00pm \nSaturday\, September 10th\, 2022\, 12:00pm – 10:00pm \nWhere: \nArt displays\, stages\, and vendors all down Payne Ave in Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhood. KOM Weaving Circle will be at 965 Payne Avenue\, at the corner of Payne and Case. \nVisit the Instagram and Facebook posts for more information!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/solidarity-street-gallery-2022-resilient-generations/2022-09-10/
LOCATION:965 Payne Ave\, 965 Payne Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55106
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Street Gallery 2022: Resilient Generations
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be selling and displaying hand-woven items as a part of the Solidarity Street Gallery. \nStop by our table on Payne Ave this weekend\, September 9th and 10th to see these hand-woven pieces up closed and in-person. Our weaving instructors\, as well as some youth from our summer weaving classes\, will be doing live weaving demonstrations on backstrap looms both Friday and Saturday. They will also have items available for purchase including scarves\, bags\, shirts\, and more! \nAbout the larger event\nSOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is an annual Arts and Cultural festival on Saint Paul’s Eastside. The Solidarity Street Gallery\, in its 3rd year\, is an artistic celebration of the richly diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul. This year’s festival theme is RESILIENT GENERATIONS; centered around the Southeast Asian Community on the Eastside. All are welcome to attend and take in a curated arts and cultural experience that highlights Southeast Asian Culture and History. \nFor two days in September\, Payne Avenue will transform into a lively street fair including visual art exhibitions in dozens of storefronts along the avenue\, a maker’s market with several vendors\, collaborative community art projects and community activities\, and the main stage where visitors will gather to take in a host of high-quality performance art throughout the weekend. Join us on September 9th and 10th for the 2022 Solidarity Street Gallery! \nWhen: \nFriday\, September 9th\, 2022\, 5:00pm – 10:00pm \nSaturday\, September 10th\, 2022\, 12:00pm – 10:00pm \nWhere: \nArt displays\, stages\, and vendors all down Payne Ave in Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhood. KOM Weaving Circle will be at 965 Payne Avenue\, at the corner of Payne and Case. \nVisit the Instagram and Facebook posts for more information!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/solidarity-street-gallery-2022-resilient-generations/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:965 Payne Ave\, 965 Payne Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55106
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-07/
LOCATION:HealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\, 4200 Pioneer Dr\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:HealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\, 4200 Pioneer Dr\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be at the Art in the Hollow festival on Saturday\, June 4th from 10am – 5pm. \nStop by our table to view our weavers beautiful hand-made pieces\, including Karen shirts\, bags\, scarves\, and table placements\, available for purchase. Hope to see you there! \n \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/art-in-the-hollow/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 665 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T221640Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your family members need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? We are organizing a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with the Minnesota Department of Health for everyone age 5 and older.\nCome whether you are unvaccinated and need to start your 2 dose series\, or completed your 2 dose series more than 5 months ago and are 12 or older. All children age 5 and older can also receive their vaccine. If you’ve already received your 1st booster dose\, you may be eligible for an additional booster.\n\n\n\nDates:\nFirst dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, April 23\nSecond dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, May 14\nLocation:\nHosanna Karen Baptist Church\n1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN 55109\n\n\n\nKaren interpretation will be available.\nCall Julyna Loo at 651-202-3128 to sign-up!\n\n\n\n*Pfizer vaccines are available for all ages 5+\n*Pfizer boosters available for age 12+\n*Children age 5-17 must be with a parent/guardian
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/2022-05-14/
LOCATION:Hosanna Karen Baptist Church\, 1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-05-03/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20220420T221640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T221640Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your family members need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? We are organizing a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with the Minnesota Department of Health for everyone age 5 and older.\nCome whether you are unvaccinated and need to start your 2 dose series\, or completed your 2 dose series more than 5 months ago and are 12 or older. All children age 5 and older can also receive their vaccine. If you’ve already received your 1st booster dose\, you may be eligible for an additional booster.\n\n\n\nDates:\nFirst dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, April 23\nSecond dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, May 14\nLocation:\nHosanna Karen Baptist Church\n1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN 55109\n\n\n\nKaren interpretation will be available.\nCall Julyna Loo at 651-202-3128 to sign-up!\n\n\n\n*Pfizer vaccines are available for all ages 5+\n*Pfizer boosters available for age 12+\n*Children age 5-17 must be with a parent/guardian
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/2022-04-23/
LOCATION:Hosanna Karen Baptist Church\, 1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-04-05/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T203844Z
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SUMMARY:2761 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of the 2761 Karen New Year on Saturday\, January 1st\, 2022!\nThe event will take place at Washington Technology Magnet School from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. There will be a main ceremony in the morning followed by a singing competition and traditional culture show in the afternoon. \nMasks will be required for all attendees. More info about COVID-19 safety guidelines to come. \nMain contacts for the event: Thara Nay Htoo\, (651)-529-5066 and Thara Eh Tah Khu\, (651)-460-0668 \n\nDetails and requirements for the afternoon activities…\n \nSinging Competition: begins at 12:00pm\n\nContestants can sign up as an individual or with a group of up to 5 members\nThe song must be a Karen New Year song or a Karen culture song\nContestants have to provide their own karaoke music\nContestants age range: 13-25 years old\nRegistration fee is $50 per contestant/group\nMax entries is 25 contestants/groups\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for singing competition: Thara Paw Ter\, (612)-859-1420\, and Thara Eh Tah Khu (651)-460-0668 \nKaren Traditional Culture Show: begins at 3:00pm\n\nContestants must sign up in pairs of two: one female and one male\nContestants must wear Karen clothing with either a traditional or modern design\nAge range: 16-35 years old\nRegistration fee per pair is $30\nMax entries is 25 pairs\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for culture show: Tharamu Aye Mya Pyu (651)-235-0327\, and Tharamu Paw Wah Toe (651)-207-7557 \n  \nInterested in sponsoring the event? Contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3120 or Eh Tah Khu at ekhu@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3114
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2761-karen-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
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SUMMARY:KOM's Fall 2021 Virtual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual fundraiser event again this year! \nWe invite you to join us in learning about exciting new initiatives that KOM has been working on with community partners to address the needs of our youth. We will also feature special guest performances by local Karen musicians. All donations will help support refugees and immigrants in our local community. We hope to see you there! \n  \nWatch LIVE Here on YouTube\n  \n\nEvent Details\nWhen:\nThursday\, November 4th at 7:00pm – 8:00pm CDT \nWhere:\nLivestreamed here on YouTube from The Urban Village \nProgram:\nThis year’s program will highlight new initiatives that address the needs of youth in our community. We will have special musical guests\, a live raffle drawing\, and more! \nTickets:\nFree! Please consider making a donation to support refugees and immigrants in our local community. Any donation you make will be matched up to $10\,000 by our sponsors! \nRegister here & double your gift!\n  \n\nMeet our special guest musicians\nTiter Haw Min\nAlthough her parents are not singers\, ever since she was little\, Titer Haw Min loved singing. She was born in Mae La Oo Refugee Camp in Thailand after her parents and relatives fled Burma. Titer resettled to the United States in 2013 with her family and is now 13 years old. She dreams of becoming a singing star in the future. Currently\, she stays busy by singing at events around the community. She hopes to inspire and uplift her Karen community through her voice and songs. Titer is empathetic\, kind\, and thoughtful. At 13\, she has already accomplished a lot\, and will keep moving forward until she achieves her dreams. \nRebeca Paw Moo\nRebeca Paw Moo is part of a talented Karen musical family\, well-known by previous generations for their singing. Her father plays many instruments\, including guitar\, keyboard\, and bass. Coming from a musical family tree\, Rebeca’s passion for singing started shortly after learning how to talk. She was born in Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand and came to the United States with her family as a baby in 2008. Rebeca is now 13 going on 14 years old. As the oldest of four kids\, Rebeca is responsible for helping to take care of her younger siblings. When life proves difficult\, singing often helps motivate her. When she grows up\, she hopes to become a professional singer and use her platform to help the Karen community and uplift those living in poverty. Regardless of if she achieves fame\, she will continue singing from her heart. \n\nRaffle\nOur raffle is now closed. Tune in on Thursday\, November 4th to find out who won! \nKOM will hold a live raffle drawing during the event for 10 prizes including: \n   \nKaren Art and Textiles | 55” Smart TV | Gold Necklace | GoPro Hero 9 | AirPods Pro | Rice Cooker | Air Fryer | Bailey Nurseries Plants \nRead our KOM House Rules for Raffle for more info about who can buy raffle tickets\, where to pick up prizes\, required payment options\, and more. \nFor questions regarding the raffle\, please contact:  \n              Eh Tah Khu | (651)202-3114 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \n              Alexis Walstad | (651)202-3120 | awalstad@mnkaren.org \n\nSponsors\nInterested in sponsoring our event? Find the various sponsorship levels and benefits in our Sponsor Invitation Letter. \nRegister online by credit card\, or use this form to mail your sponsor registration. \nPlease contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3120 for questions about sponsorship. \n  \nGold Sponsors\n               \nSilver Sponsors\n                   \nBronze Sponsors\nCenter for Victims of Torture \nProdeo Academy \n  \nCheck back on this page for updates about the event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2021-virtual-fundraiser/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20210804T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172952Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2021-08-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20210707T182936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T172804Z
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SUMMARY:71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr's Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Minnesota’s Karen community is planning to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day on Saturday\, August 14th and Sunday\, August 15th\, 2021. \nThe event will be held outdoors at Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet School. \n  \nEvent Schedule\nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 14th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. \nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM (Karen Community of Minnesota) food vendors\, participate in games\, visit the resource fair\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s soccer\, men and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \n  \nBackground\nKaren Martyr’s Day is officially on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (the first president of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. For more background information\, visit KCM’s Facebook event page. \n  \nContact\nFor general information\, please contact: \nThara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066 | sawnay@gmail.com\nThara Taw Klu Moo 651-202-1613\nThara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \nFor sports\, contact: \nThara Million: 651-442-3351\nThara Poe Thay Doh: 651-210-4571\nThara Kelmo: 651-528-1019\nThara Kaw Lah Hay: 651-274-5064 \nThe deadline for sports registration is Saturday\, August 7th\, 2021. \n  \nSponsorship\nIf you or your business are interested in being an official sponsor of the Karen Martyr’s Day event\, we have four sponsorship packages available with benefits:\n❖ Bronze: $150 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 14th. (number of tables limited to space available)\n❖ Silver: $300 – Bronze benefits plus business name on ceremony program schedule\, and KOM website/social media platforms.\n❖ Gold: $600 – Silver benefits plus recognition at the opening and closing ceremony\n❖ Platinum: $1\,000 –Gold benefits\, plus business name and logo printed on the official invitation and welcome to display business banner and speak on the stage. \nFor more information and to register as a sponsor\, please read and complete this 2021 Karen Martyrs’ Day sponsorship letter and form. \n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines\n1. Wear your mask properly\, even if vaccinated\n2. Please do your best to remain 6 feet away from others teams.\n3. Please bring hand sanitizer\n4. Do not share food. Pick up after yourself.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/71st-anniversary-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Mississippi Creative Arts School\, 1575 L'Orient St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
GEO:44.988831;-93.0908866
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T204539Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20210506T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T152125Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Together for a Healthy Life
DESCRIPTION:A virtual health and wellbeing event\nKOM\, in partnership with four organizations including the Korean Adoptees Ministry Center\, Korean Service Center\, and SEWA-Asian Indian Family Wellness\, will be leading a virtual health event on June 5th in English\, Korean\, and Karen.  The event itself will be run through educational workshops and campaigns\, and will focus on suicide and family violence prevention. \n\nREGISTER HERE!\n\nOrder of Events\nWelcome and Introduction (9:00  – 9:40 am)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/j/96619562583?pwd=REcreXFuVEVVSHhVM3hZMTBsUENCUT09 \nThe goal of the virtual health event is to support participants through sharing resources that can help teach people how to take care of their mental and physical health.  In that vein\, the fair will begin with a welcome to all participants.  An introductory video from the Minnesota Department of Health will be shared\, and leaders of the event will be introduced.  Additionally\, leaders will prepare participants for the following portions of the fair\, which include navigating Zoom sessions. \nJoint Session (9:40 – 10:50 am)\nThe following portion of the Virtual Health Fair will involve a joint session entitled Caring for Yourself and Your Family.  Concurrent Zoom meetings will deliver this content in different languages\, including Karen\, Korean\, and English.  Afterwards\, participants will take a short break before choosing what topic of Breakout Practice Session they would like to partake in. Join one of the sessions below: \n1. Korean language: Communication Skills for Families by Sharon Lee https://zoom.us/j/99198280091?pwd=K25xcUN0ZmwyWGRVc0lLVTZ2bEsydz09  \n2. Karen language: Caring for Yourself and Your Family by Lwepaw Kacher & Julyna Loo  https://zoom.us/j/95018378896?pwd=TjNHZExlS21MRDBTVzFNKzBSclhvdz09           \n3. English language: Issues of Asian American Youth and Mental Health By Dr. Lauren Bae   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88539565487   \n4. English language: Caring for Yourself and Your Family by SEWA-AIFW  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88665539174?pwd=djFNcVJXRXlFMXJEY01aQWx2Wkdjdz09   \nBreakout Sessions (11:00 – 11:30 am)\nThe Breakout Practice Sessions include topics such as Meditation\, COVID-19 Resources\, Suicide Prevention Resources\, and Mandala Art.  Each of these sessions will take place in a different Zoom meeting.  The emcee will instruct participants on how to navigate to the session of their choosing. Breakout session topics: \n1. Race and Xenophobia as It Relates to Mental Health in South Asian Communities by Geetanjali Mittal – Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85489648531?pwd=bU94VjdmQVhnOWV6R0cyTVFiK3RKdz09 \n2. Mandala Art by Shruthi Srinivasan – Join here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/5384123366 \n3. Meditation & Mindfulness by Nicole Sheppard – Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88539565487 \n4. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources by NAMI\, Minnesota – Join here: https://zoom.us/j/92420296144?pwd=U1ZXeFNwcm8vMnRaVWVKZ1BsdWNXZz09 \n5. Ramsey County Crisis Programs and Services at Ramsey County Mental Health Clinic Overview by Charles Goff – Join here: https://zoom.us/j/94564209380?pwd=bytKQ2FOQlNYUlRmajlmMUxHZitaQT09 \nAsk a Therapist (available from 9:30 am – 11:30 am)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/my/cmhwrm \nDrop in any time to ask questions about mental health supports available in our area\, and what happens if you go see a therapist. These drop-in consultations will be provided by the following Wilder Staff:  \nGia Xiong\, MSW\, LICSW\, licensed therapist and bilingual in Hmong / English  \nBao Moua\, MSW\, LICSW\, licensed therapist and bilingual in Hmong / English  \nAye Aye Aung\, interpreter / cultural broker\, and multilingual in S’gaw and Pwo Karen\, Thai\, and English  \nJune Way\, ARMHS worker (adult skills worker) and multilingual in Karen and English  \nConclusion (11:30 am – 12:00 pm)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/j/96619562583?pwd=REcreXFuVEVVSHhVM3hZMTBsUENCUT09 \nTo conclude the fair\, participants will have the chance to win door prizes!  A survey will be also be available to participants to help evaluate the event and help us improve for next year. \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/connecting-together-for-a-healthy-life/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T214051Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
UID:10000221-1613732400-1613737800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online/2021-02-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20210106T214751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T214751Z
UID:10000226-1610532000-1610539200@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:2760 Virtual Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Save the date to join us in celebrating the 2760 Karen New Year online on January 13th\, 2021!\nThere will be honorable guest speakers and music entertainment streamed live on the Karen Organization of Minnesota’s YouTube Channel.\n\n\n\nAlthough we cannot gather in person this year\, we hope many of you will join us in welcoming the first day of the Karen lunar new year.\nWatch the live event here!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2760-virtual-karen-new-year-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
UID:10000220-1607684400-1607689800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online/2020-12-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200805T221217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T165722Z
UID:10000225-1606996800-1607000400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together: KOM 2020 Virtual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual fundraiser event this year! \nWhile we aren’t able to hold our annual in-person fundraising events this year\, we are looking forward to seeing many of your faces online. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, December 3rd\, 2020\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation (UPDATE): Live on YouTube! Click here to watch. \nProgram: Our virtual program will include updates from KOM staff and community members from this year\, music\, a live raffle drawing\, and more. \nTickets: Free! Please consider making a donation to help refugees meet their immediate needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for future goals. \n\nRSVP*\nTo join us for the event\, please RSVP by filling out our online registration form HERE. \n*UPDATE: The event will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube on Thursday\, December 3rd at 12:00pm CST.\n  \n               WATCH LIVE HERE\n\nRaffle\nThe raffle is now closed. Join us for our live event to find out if you have won! \nOur prizes include: \nKaren Horn  |  Original Artwork  |  iPhone XR  |  Gold Necklace  |  55″ Smart TV  |  $250 Visa Gift Card  |  AirPods Pro  |  Vacuum  |  Rice Cooker  |  Karen Textiles \nKaren horn\niPhone XR\n55″ Smart TV\nAirPods Pro\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets are $20 each and can be purchased from KOM staff or board members\, or at our office: 2353 Rice Street\, Suite #240\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \n\n  \nHouse Rules for Raffle\nCity of St. Paul Temporary Gambling License # 20200002494 \nRaffle Drawing: Thursday\, December 3\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00pm \nDrawing Location: The Urban Village\, 1082 Arcade St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55106 \nDrawing will be livestreamed via Zoom. Register for the free virtual event at: www.mnkaren.org/event/stronger-together \nThe Karen Organization of Minnesota (“KOM”) will conduct a charitable raffle on December 3\, 2020\, to raise funds for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. In compliance with city and state laws\, KOM has set forth the following house rules for this raffle: \n1. Raffles are a form of gambling. If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling addiction\, call the toll-free problem gambling helpline at 1-800-333-HOPE. \n2. Raffle tickets will be sold from November 11\, 2020 to November 30\, 2020. \n3. Individuals may purchase one or more raffle tickets. Only one ticket is required to enter the raffle. \n4. The price is $20.00 per ticket. Debit card purchases will be charged a processing fee of 2.9% of ticket price + $0.30 per transaction. No discounts or donations of tickets are allowed according to state law. Tickets are non-refundable. \n5. Individuals may purchase tickets using cash\, checks\, \, or debit cards. Credit cards may not be used to purchase raffle tickets according to state law. Payment must be issued before individuals can receive a raffle ticket. \n6. Tickets must be purchased in-person according to state law. No phone or online payments are allowed. Individuals may purchase raffle tickets with cash or check from KOM staff or board members. Alternatively\, individuals may purchase tickets with cash\, check\, or debit card by contacting (651)788-7593 to set up a curbside appointment at KOM’s office. \n7. Individuals must provide their name\, phone number\, and address on the raffle ticket for the ticket to be valid. \n8. Individuals must be 18 or older to purchase a raffle ticket or to win a prize. Individuals must be able to pick up prizes from KOM’s office. KOM is not responsible for shipping or delivering prizes to winners. Karen Organization of Minnesota | 2353 Rice St.\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN 55113 | (651)788-7593 | www.mnkaren.org \n9. Raffle managers are not allowed to purchase tickets or win a prize. Other KOM staff\, board members\, or persons not involved in managing the raffle may purchase tickets and win prizes. \n10. The raffle drawing will be held during our “Stronger Together” virtual event on December 3\, 2020\, from 12:00-1:00pm at The Urban Village (1082 Arcade St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55106). Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. Limited standing room will be available for raffle ticket holders to observe the drawing. COVID-19 masking\, sanitizing\, and social distancing rules will be strictly enforced. The event will also be broadcast live online via Zoom. Individuals may register to attend the virtual event at www.mnkaren.org/event/stronger-together. \n11. Raffle winners will be selected by ticket drawing. All entries will have an equal chance to win. One winner will be selected per prize. \n12. Prize winners will be posted on KOM’s website after the event. KOM staff will contact each prize winner to claim their prize within 14 days of the event. If the prize winner does not collect their prize within this time\, KOM staff may conduct a second drawing to select another winner. Information for that raffle drawing will be posted if necessary. \nFor questions regarding the raffle\, please contact: \nEh Tah Khu | (651)202-3114 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \nAlexis Walstad | (651)202-3120 | awalstad@mnkaren.org \n\nSponsors\n     \n  \n   \n\nSamah Home Healthcare                    Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans\n  \n  \nLet’s stay connected\, as we are all STRONGER TOGETHER! \n  \nCheck back on this page for updates about the event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/stronger-together/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
UID:10000219-1601636400-1601641800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online/2020-10-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online/2020-08-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200809T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200805T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T165758Z
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SUMMARY:FREE COVID-19 TESTING
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th from 2 – 6PM at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood \n& \nSunday\, August 9th from 2 – 6PM at Washington Tech in Saint Paul \n  \n\n\nInterpreters will be available on site\nNo insurance needed\nSymptoms or no symptoms\nDrive-thru and walk-up\n\n  \nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required. You can pre-register here: https://www.primarybio.com/r/ramsey \nMore free COVID-19 testing will be available on weekends during the month of August. Stay tuned for future times and locations.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-covid-19-testing/2020-08-09/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200805T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T165758Z
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SUMMARY:FREE COVID-19 TESTING
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th from 2 – 6PM at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood \n& \nSunday\, August 9th from 2 – 6PM at Washington Tech in Saint Paul \n  \n\n\nInterpreters will be available on site\nNo insurance needed\nSymptoms or no symptoms\nDrive-thru and walk-up\n\n  \nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required. You can pre-register here: https://www.primarybio.com/r/ramsey \nMore free COVID-19 testing will be available on weekends during the month of August. Stay tuned for future times and locations.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-covid-19-testing/2020-08-08/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20180720T134004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T165359Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we have decided to cancel our Karen Culture Presentation for June 19th\, 2020. We are in the process of gradually bringing our staff back to the office\, but that won’t begin until June 29th. We plan to host our next presentation in August and will share updates about whether it will be virtual or in-person. Thank you for understanding. \nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our next bi-monthly Karen Culture Presentation. During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions. Attendance is limited to 25 people. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket on Eventbrite. \n*Suggested donation of $5 at time of event
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-2/2020-06-19/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Olive":MAILTO:solive@mnkaren.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20180720T134004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T165359Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we have decided to cancel our Karen Culture Presentation for June 19th\, 2020. We are in the process of gradually bringing our staff back to the office\, but that won’t begin until June 29th. We plan to host our next presentation in August and will share updates about whether it will be virtual or in-person. Thank you for understanding. \nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our next bi-monthly Karen Culture Presentation. During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions. Attendance is limited to 25 people. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket on Eventbrite. \n*Suggested donation of $5 at time of event
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-2/2020-04-17/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Olive":MAILTO:solive@mnkaren.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20180720T134004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T152204Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak\, we have decided to cancel our Karen Culture Presentation for April 17th\, 2020. The health of our attendees and our staff is of great importance to us\, and so we will not be holding our April presentation. At this time\, we are still on for our presentation in June. \nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our next bi-monthly Karen Culture Presentation. During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions. Attendance is limited to 25 people. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket on Eventbrite. \n*Suggested donation of $5 at time of event
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-2-2020-04-17/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Olive":MAILTO:solive@mnkaren.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103506
CREATED:20200304T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T152133Z
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SUMMARY:API Day at the Capitol - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:On April 14th\, 2020\, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans will be celebrating API Day at the Capitol from 8:30 A.M.– 2:00 P.M. with community members all across Minnesota. \nThis annual event brings together diverse groups of Asian Pacific students\, community organizations\, cultural leaders\, and more for the purpose of engaging face-to-face with legislators and government leadership on important issues within their communities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/6546/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
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