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SUMMARY:Karen New Year 2765
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Karen New Year 2765\, a time to honor our culture\, traditions\, and community spirit. Save the date for January 1st\, 2026 in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \nBring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of music\, dance\, and unity. Let’s welcome the new year together with pride and joy! \n  \nJoin us on January 1\, 2026\, at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul\, MN\, for our annual Karen Traditional New Year celebration! This is more than just a celebration\, it’s a meaningful gathering to bring our people together\, unite in a safe space\, and celebrate our rich heritage. \nExpect a joyful day filled with traditional games\, prizes\, and a FREE meal at noon. Bring your family and friends… everyone’s invited! \nFor sponsoring the event:\nSPONSOR CONTACTS:\nPO EH (651) 363 – 9359\nALICE (651) 202 – 3108 \nHave question about the event?\nEVENT CONTACTS:\nTHARA EH TAH KHU (651) 460 – 0668\nTHARA NAY HTOO (651) 529 – 5066\nKYAW KYAW LWIN (651) 417 – 2650 \nOrganized in collaboration by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, the Karen Community of Minnesota\, and the Karen Organization of Minnesota.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2765/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-09-05/
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-09-02/
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-08-29/
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-08-26/
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, 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/2022-08-07/
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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/
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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:20210506T214051Z
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:20210301T220007Z
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:20210106T214751Z
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:20210301T220007Z
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:20201002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201002T123000
DTSTAMP:20210301T220007Z
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T123000
DTSTAMP:20210301T220007Z
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
UID:10000218-1598007600-1598013000@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/2020-08-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T160000
DTSTAMP:20200318T192712Z
CREATED:20200304T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T192712Z
UID:10000216-1585818000-1585843200@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Asian Minnesotans at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Join Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL)\, Filipinx for Immigrant rights & Racial justice Minnesota – FIRM\, India Association of Minnesota (IAM)\, Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM)\, Minnesota Private College Council\, and Philippine Study Group of Minnesota (PSGM)\, Release MN8\, Reviving Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) and The SEAD Project at this year’s Asian Minnesotans at the Capitol. This event is for everyone- whether it is your first time at the State Legislature or 100th\, please come advocate and learn about the legislative process. \nThe day will start with a brief training about how to talk to legislators and go over key priority issues. After the training\, you will have the opportunity to meet with your Minnesota State Legislators to discuss issues that matter to you and your communities. \nUpdated March 18\, 2020: To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and comply with CDC and MDH’s recommendations to avoid being in crowds of people we will change the format of the Asian Minnesotans at the Capitol on Thursday\, April 2\, 2020 into a virtual advocacy day in lieu of the traditional in-person event we have organized over the years. In place of the in-person event\, we are exploring digital avenues to continue advocating for issues that affect our community. \nThis event is free\, but we would appreciate early registration to give the event planners time to both plan and schedule meetings with your legislators. \nPriority Registration Deadline: Friday\, March 13\, 2020 \nFinal Registration Deadline: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2020 \nIf you are interested in volunteering for Asian Minnesotans at the Capitol\, please see this form: https://secure.everyaction.com/xCigGvJkR0q5oSd63nXBmg2 \nLunch and light snacks will be provided. Other accommodations such as childcare\, as well as others\, can be provided upon request. \nIf you have any questions or comments please contact KaYing Yang\, Director of Programs and Partnerships\, at kaying@caalmn.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/asian-minnesotans-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:State Office Building 300 N & S\, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition of Asian American Leaders - CAAL":MAILTO:info@caalmn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTSTAMP:20190807T161456Z
CREATED:20190523T143011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T161456Z
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SUMMARY:69th Anniversary of Karen Martyr's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the whole Minnesota Karen community to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day on Saturday\, August 10th and Sunday\, August 11th\, 2019. There will be a main ceremony on Saturday morning\, sports competitions throughout both days\, plenty of food vendors\, and more! \nThis year\, the event will be held at Hazelwood Park in Maplewood\, MN. \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. \nMore detailed information in the flyer below: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nParking information:  \nThere are two parking lots to the park. One on the North side and the other on the South side of the park. Another parking lot is located at Community Dental Care. (See the photo to the right) \nPlease keep in mind that event parking is $10. Cash accepted only. The event itself is free. \nParking at the 1st Evangelical Church is for volunteers only.\nVolunteers please be aware that on Sunday there is no parking at the church from the morning until 1pm CT.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2019-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 1663 County Rd C E\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
GEO:45.023576;-93.03298
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTSTAMP:20190715T153858Z
CREATED:20190523T144415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T153858Z
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SUMMARY:KOM's 4th Annual Summer Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th Annual Summer Fundraiser on Saturday\, July 20th\, 2019! We will have competitive kids soccer and adult volleyball tournaments\, Karen and Thai food for sale\, children’s activities\, and more! \nMen’s & Women’s Volleyball Tournaments Information: \n1st prize: $1\,000 \n2nd prize: $700 \nRegistration fee: $100 per team \nKOM Fundraiser Men’s Volleyball Gegistration Form \nKOM Fundraiser Women’s Vollyeball Registration Form (1) \nEmail finished forms to Ta Da at: tda@mnkaren.org \nKid’s Soccer Tournament Information: \n1st prize: $500 \n2nd prize: $300 \nRegistration fee: $50 per team \nInterested in sponsoring our event? Contact Frank Hennick\, KOM Development Associate to learn about sponsorship opportunities. \nInterested in volunteering at our event? Contact Suzanne Olive\, KOM Volunteer Coordinator to learn about how you can help.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/koms-4th-annual-summer-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Mississippi Creative Arts School\, 1575 L'Orient St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
GEO:44.988831;-93.0908866
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T180000
DTSTAMP:20201104T201234Z
CREATED:20181121T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T201234Z
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SUMMARY:2758 Karen New Year Celebration 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 1st\, 2019 for the 2758 Karen New Year Celebration at Washington Tech Magnet School. \nThe main program runs from 10 am to 12 pm\, and the entertainment continues from 12 pm to 6 pm. There will be speeches\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, a karaoke competition for kids\, raffle prizes\, and an improve competition. \nFor the past few years\, the Karen New Year in St. Paul has drawn over 1\,000 people. Be a part of the celebration\, you don’t want to miss it! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2758 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Wednesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor $200.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Frank Hennick\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2758-karen-new-year-celebration-2019/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
GEO:44.9870078;-93.1111948
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180721T180000
DTSTAMP:20180628T203740Z
CREATED:20180419T141939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T203740Z
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SUMMARY:KOM's 3rd Annual Summer Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) is celebrating 10 years! We are excited to share that 2018 marks 10 years since KOM received 501c (3) nonprofit status. Since 2008\, we have been working hard to support the resettlement of refugees from Burma through wraparound services\, community support and our role as a cultural bridge. And now it’s time to celebrate! \nWe are happy to announce KOM’s 3rd Annual Summer Fundraiser on Saturday\, July 21st 2018. This year\, there will be a men’s and women’s volleyball tournament\, a men’s cane ball tournament\, Karen and Thai food sales\, and children’s activities. The event will be held at the Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet School fields (1575 L’Orient St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55117). \nVolleyball Tournament Information:\n1st prize: $1\,000\n2nd prize: $700\nRegistration Fee: $100 per team \nCaneball Tournament Information:\n1st prize: $500\n2nd prize: $300\nRegistration Fee: $50 per team \nFor more information\, contact Keetha Vue\nTo register your team for the sports tournament\, contact Eh Tah Khu. Deadline to register in the sports tournament is Friday\, July 13th.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/koms-3rd-annual-summer-fundraiser/
LOCATION:McDonough Fields\, 1575 L’Orient St.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
GEO:44.988831;-93.0908866
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T153000
DTSTAMP:20180504T141835Z
CREATED:20180504T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T141835Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Career Training Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting free training to advance in a lifelong career? Join in on one of our information sessions to learn about our various free career training classes at KOM! \nThere are 4 training opportunities including electrical panel building\, soldering\, CNA\, and translating & interpreting. \nQuestions? Contact Sara Johnson or MooMoo Paw Htoo.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-career-training-info-sessions/2018-05-09/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
GEO:45.0119704;-93.1069931
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T153000
DTSTAMP:20180504T141835Z
CREATED:20180504T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T141835Z
UID:10000173-1525789800-1525793400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:FREE Career Training Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting free training to advance in a lifelong career? Join in on one of our information sessions to learn about our various free career training classes at KOM! \nThere are 4 training opportunities including electrical panel building\, soldering\, CNA\, and translating & interpreting. \nQuestions? Contact Sara Johnson or MooMoo Paw Htoo.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-career-training-info-sessions/2018-05-08/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
GEO:45.0119704;-93.1069931
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T153000
DTSTAMP:20180504T141835Z
CREATED:20180504T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T141835Z
UID:10000172-1525444200-1525447800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:FREE Career Training Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting free training to advance in a lifelong career? Join in on one of our information sessions to learn about our various free career training classes at KOM! \nThere are 4 training opportunities including electrical panel building\, soldering\, CNA\, and translating & interpreting. \nQuestions? Contact Sara Johnson or MooMoo Paw Htoo.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-career-training-info-sessions/2018-05-04/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
GEO:45.0119704;-93.1069931
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T153000
DTSTAMP:20180504T141835Z
CREATED:20180504T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T141835Z
UID:10000171-1525357800-1525361400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:FREE Career Training Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting free training to advance in a lifelong career? Join in on one of our information sessions to learn about our various free career training classes at KOM! \nThere are 4 training opportunities including electrical panel building\, soldering\, CNA\, and translating & interpreting. \nQuestions? Contact Sara Johnson or MooMoo Paw Htoo.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-career-training-info-sessions/2018-05-03/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
GEO:45.0119704;-93.1069931
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T160000
DTSTAMP:20171214T214020Z
CREATED:20171201T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T214020Z
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SUMMARY:2757 Karen New Year 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 1st\, 2018 for Karen New Year at Washington Tech Magnet School. The main program will begin at 10am. There will be a choir competition\, kids karaoke\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, food and a Miss Karen contest. \nA concert will be held on December 31st from 6-9pm at Washington Tech Magnet School. Tickets will cost $15 per person at the door. If you donate to support the event\, you will get three free tickets to the concert with your proof of donation. \nEveryone is welcome! We hope to see you all there! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2757 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Tuesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this 2017 Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor (Resource Fair Only) $200.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Keetha Vue\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2757-karen-new-year-2018/2018-01-01/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:2757 Karen New Year 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 1st\, 2018 for Karen New Year at Washington Tech Magnet School. The main program will begin at 10am. There will be a choir competition\, kids karaoke\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, food and a Miss Karen contest. \nA concert will be held on December 31st from 6-9pm at Washington Tech Magnet School. Tickets will cost $15 per person at the door. If you donate to support the event\, you will get three free tickets to the concert with your proof of donation. \nEveryone is welcome! We hope to see you all there! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2757 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Tuesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this 2017 Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor (Resource Fair Only) $200.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Keetha Vue\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2757-karen-new-year-2018/2017-12-31/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join Us for KOM's 2017 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the Karen Organization of Minnesota’s 7th Annual Gala will take place Thursday\, October 12th from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall. We are excited to move to a new\, larger venue after last year’s event sold out with nearly 300 guests attending. We welcome you to attend and offer your support in aiding KOM’s programs that help refugees from Burma settle\, integrate\, and become self-sufficient in their new home. \nThis year KOM will highlight the success of the Karen Chemical Dependency Collaborative program\, partnered with HealthEast Roselawn Clinic. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring this annual event\, select a contribution level below and make a secure payment via PayPal. The next step\, complete our SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM and email it to kvue@mnkaren.org or mail to 2353 Rice Street Suite #240\, Roseville\, MN 55113. To purchase a ticket\, complete the REGISTRATION FORM and make a secure payment via Paypal below. \nNO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION\n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $4\,000.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $1\,200.00 USDToe Bah (Bronze) Sponsor $600.00 USDIndividual Ticket – Adult $60.00 USDIndividual Ticket – Student/Senior (65+) $40.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe hope you will consider attending and joining KOM in celebration and unity. Have questions about the gala? Contact Keetha Vue at (651)202-3109 or events@mnkaren.org. We appreciate your support of the growing community of refugees from Burma in Minnesota. \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2017-annual-gala/
LOCATION:University of St. Thomas\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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