BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chlss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHLSS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20241104T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T120803Z UID:10001313-1735308000-1735315200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nEmagine Movie Theater – Monticello\nFriday\, December 27th\, 2024\, from 2:00 pm – end of the movie.\nJoin us for a sensory friendly movie showing of Moana 2 at the Emagine Movie Theater in Monticello\, MN. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nThis event is now at full capacity. Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-12-27-2024/ LOCATION:Emagine Theater – Monticello\, MN\, 9375 Deegan Avenue\, Monticello\, 55362 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Event-Pic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20241007T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T150358Z UID:10001291-1732356000-1732363200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nLSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nColor Me Mine\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nJoin us for an artsy day at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\, Minnesota! We will be painting ceramic art pieces and have a light lunch together. Additional details will be emailed closer to the date. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nThis event is at capacity. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. You will receive an email if a spot becomes available. \n\n\n \n \n Pride Families Connect2Connect Waitlist (November)\n \n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Color Me Mine Maple Grove: Saturday\, November 23rd\, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*The artwork we make will need to be fired in a kiln at the Maple Grove location. You can either plan to pick it up from Color Me Mine a week or later after the event\, or you can coordinate a pickup time from our CHLSS office building. Which would you prefer?*\n \n \n pickup from Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\n \n \n \n pickup from the CHLSS office building (1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul)\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-november-23-2024/ LOCATION:Color Me Mine\, 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55369\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/November-C2C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240909T120538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T110254Z UID:10001270-1730030400-1730037600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nNowhere Entertainment\nSunday\, October 27th\, 2024\, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.\nJoin us for a Halloween themed afternoon at Nowhere Entertainment in Inver Grove Heights\, MN. We encourage you to come dressed up in your costume. There will be a catered taco bar lunch with desserts and lemonade. \nActivities include: \n\nUnlimited Mini Golf\nYou will receive an Arcade Card ($20 value ~ can be used to play about 10-15 arcade games)\nAnd (optional) Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Haunted House! (Details below)\n\nYou will sign up for the Haunted House tour when you arrive at the event.\n\n\n\nAbout the Haunted House Tour: \nNowhere Haunted House’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a guided\, lights on look at how a haunted house operates. There will be no actors on the tour\, no spooky audio\, and the animatronics will be powered off.  You will see our detailed sets\, hear the history and creation of Nowhere\, see and touch animatronics\, go “backstage” where actors prepare for their roles\, and learn how haunted houses are another form of theater. \nAlthough no actors will be in the haunted house and the animatronics will not be on\, some kids may feel uncomfortable or nervous with specific scenes or certain elements\, while others want more. Creepy elements include skeletons\, bugs\, an abandoned hospital\, creepy old house with dirty rooms\, clowns\, and fake blood. We will offer two levels of the Behind the Scenes Tour. The first will have most of the fake blood covered up (we aren’t able to cover up everything)\, the second will show all scenes and elements containing fake blood. \nEvery child’s “scare level” is unique. Some are not fazed by scary elements\, while others can be triggered by them. It’s important to remember that trauma may impact how people react to haunted houses. We believe parents and caregivers are the experts on their children and will make the best decision for a child in their care. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nThis event is at capacity. If you would like to receive emails for future events\, please see below. \nConnect2Connect Email List\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-10-27-2024/ LOCATION:Nowhere Entertainment\, 5300 S Robert Trail #200\, Inver Grove Heights\, MN\, 55077\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240805T133600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T133601Z UID:10001228-1728669600-1728822600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat DESCRIPTION:An Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships\nLutheran Social Service (LSS) is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences at Camp Knutson (Camp K) in Crosslake\, Minnesota. In addition to helping foster and foster adopted youth build new connections and make new friends\, this retreat will offer an opportunity for siblings who are not currently residing in the same placement to spend quality time together and maintain their familial bond. Registration priority will be given to siblings who do not reside in the same household. Whether attending with a sibling or not\, every youth will gain valuable life skills that can be used long after the retreat has concluded. \nRegistration & Additional Information URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-foster-adopted-youth-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Camp Knutson\, 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd\, Crosslake\, MN\, 56422\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240723T125123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T111917Z UID:10001174-1727456400-1727463600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nRed Barn Learning Farm\nFriday\, September 27th\, 2024\, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun evening at Red Barn Learning Farm in Hayfield\, MN. Events will include exploring the farm\, learning about the animals\, and a sunset hayride. Dinner will be included! \nPlease note: Registration for this event is currently full. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. An email will be sent if spots open up. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-09-27-2024/ LOCATION:Red Barn Learning Farm\, 27251 State Hwy 30\, Hayfield\, MN\, 55940 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Connect2Connnect-August-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240524T171048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T194841Z UID:10001139-1727006400-1727024400@chlss.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud Pride in the Prak DESCRIPTION:Join us for St. Cloud Pride in the Park on September 22\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about St. Cloud Pride in the Park here. \nEvent Location:\nLake George Park\n1101 7th St. S.\nSt. Cloud\, MN 56301 URL:https://chlss.org/event/st-cloud-pride-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Lake George Park\, 1101 7th St. S.\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240516T190218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T103838Z UID:10001130-1724175000-1724180400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nSt. Paul Saints Baseball Game at CHS Field (Registration Full)\nTuesday\, August 20th\, 2024\, from 5:30 pm – end of the game.\nJoin us to watch the St. Paul Saints play at CHS Field in St. Paul\, Minnesota. We will start with a pre-game picnic from 5:30 – 7:00 pm followed by the baseball game. In addition to the baseball game\, there is a play zone that can be utilized. This includes a small playground\, a rock wall\, a bounce house\, and a speed pitch. Families will also receive a $20 stipend for parking. \nAdditional details will be emailed closer to the date. \nWe are blown away by the excitement and interest in attending this event! Please join the waitlist by completing this form and you will be contacted via email as seats open up. Thank you! \n\n \n \n Connect2Connect Waitlist\n \n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Camp Confidence; Brainerd\, MN: Saturday August 16th\, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-08-20-2024/ LOCATION:CHS Field\, 360 N Broadway St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Connect2Connnect-August.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240524T164044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T234028Z UID:10001138-1720868400-1720893600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Rainbowatonna DESCRIPTION:Join us for Rainbowatonna on July 13\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about Rainbowatonna here. \nEvent Location:\nManthey Park\n225 24th St NE\nOwatonna\, MN 55060 URL:https://chlss.org/event/rainbowatonna-pride-festival/ LOCATION:Manthey Park\, 225 24th St NE\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240524T194237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T195646Z UID:10001141-1720774800-1720800000@chlss.org SUMMARY:8th International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR8) DESCRIPTION:Join for the 8th International Conference on Adoption on July 12\, 2024. \nLifelong Issues in Adoption: Reframing the Discourse Through Lived Experience is a one-day symposium featuring a line-up of guest speakers/artists who are all adoptees. An admission fee of $75 includes a full day of lectures\, panel discussions\, music\, and audience participation. Continental breakfast\, a morning coffee break\, and a box lunch will be provided.one-day \nWe will be hosting a table at this event. Be sure to stop by\, say hello\, learn about our programs\, and connect with staff. \nLearn more & Buy Tickets Here\nLocation:\nCarlson Family Stage – Northrop Auditorium\n84 Church St SE\nMinneapolis\, MN 55455 URL:https://chlss.org/event/8th-international-conference-on-adoption-research-icar8/ LOCATION:Carlson Family Stage – Northrop Auditorium\, 84 Church St SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240524T161732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T161732Z UID:10001137-1719655200-1719770400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Twin Cities Pride Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Twin Cities Pride Festival on Saturday\, June 29\, and Sunday\, June 30\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the Twin Cities Pride Festival here. \nEvent Location:\nLoring Park\n1382 Willow Street\nMinneapolis\, MN 55403 URL:https://chlss.org/event/twin-cities-pride-festival-2024/ LOCATION:Loring Park\, 1382 Willow St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240524T182406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T153917Z UID:10001140-1719219600-1719403200@chlss.org SUMMARY:NCFA National Adoption Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for NCFA’s National Adoption Conference from June 24-26\, 2024\, in Fort Worth\, Texas. NCFA’s annual conference offers continuing education and high-caliber training to professionals from the adoption\, social work\, and child welfare communities who all share a common commitment to helping children thrive in nurturing\, permanent families. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello\, learn about our programs\, and connect with our staff. \nLearn more about the National Adoption Conference here. \nAbout NCFA:\nNCFA (National Council For Adoption) is committed to the belief that every child deserves to thrive in a nurturing\, permanent family. Their mission is to meet the multiple needs of children\, birth parents\, adoptees\, adoptive families\, and all those touched by adoption through global advocacy\, education\, research\, legislative action\, and collaboration. URL:https://chlss.org/event/ncfa-national-council-for-adoption-conference/ LOCATION:NCFA National Adoption Conference\, 1300 Houston Street\, Fort Worth\, Texas\, 76102 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240514T173532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T162656Z UID:10001129-1718452800-1718474400@chlss.org SUMMARY:St. Paul Pride Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the St. Paul Pride Festival on June 15\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the St. Paul Pride Festival here. \nEvent Location:\nRice Park\n109 4th St. W.\nSaint Paul\, Minnesota 55102 URL:https://chlss.org/event/st-paul-pride-festival/ LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th St. W.\, St. Paul\, MN CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240320T205332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T202546Z UID:10001092-1718449200-1718456400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nKerfoot Canopy Tour (Registration Full)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nJoin us for a fun day at Kerfoot Canopy Tour activity park in Henderson\, Minnesota. Families can rope climb\, play yard games\, and participate in table activities. A picnic lunch will be provided. \nPlease note: climbers must be at least 7 years old and less than 275 lbs. Confirmation information will be sent about a week prior to the event. \nThank you for your interest in this event. Registration is currently full. Please email Katie Sir if you would like to be added to the waitlist.  \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-06-15-2024/ LOCATION:Kerfoot Canopy Tour\, 30200 Scenic Byway Rd\, Henderson\, Minnesota\, 56044 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Connect2connect-June.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240604T195705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T223555Z UID:10001148-1718265600-1718283600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Farmer’s Union Group Volunteering DESCRIPTION:We look forward to hosting a group volunteer event at the Minnesota Farmer’s Union on Thursday\, July 13\, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CH/LSS staff will provide a Foster Care and Adoption presentation to Minnesota Farmer’s Union staff\, followed by guiding the team in crafting tie-blankets\, a meaningful project that directly benefits those we serve. \nInterested in hosting a group volunteering event? Contact Program Coordinator\, Sam Rex\, at volunteer@chlss.org or 651.255.2212 to inquire. URL:https://chlss.org/event/minnesota-farmers-union-group-volunteering/ LOCATION:Farmer’s Union Agency Inc.\, 305 Roselawn Ave E Ste 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55117 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240514T172412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T162036Z UID:10001128-1717848000-1717869600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Golden Valley Pride DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Valley Pride Festival on June 8\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the Golden Valley Pride Festival here. \nEvent Location:\nBrookview Park\n200 Brookview Pkwy N\nGolden Valley\, MN 55426 URL:https://chlss.org/event/golden-valley-pride/ LOCATION:Brookview Park\, 200 Brookview Pkwy N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55426 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240419T195523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T204931Z UID:10001107-1717691400-1717698600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Cheers to Children's Home! DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a casual\, open-house style pub event at Lake Monster Brewing in Saint Paul. We are looking forward to connecting with you\, talking about our current programs\, and sharing what’s ahead. We hope you can join us in conversation\, appetizers\, and a beverage while learning about the ways you can engage with Children’s Home. \nRSVP Now URL:https://chlss.org/event/cheers-to-childrens-home/ LOCATION:Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:development@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240425T162848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T181121Z UID:10001108-1717606800-1717614000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Children's Home & Olmsted County Relative/Kinship Caregivers Event DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a Shopping-Style Event for Relative and Kinship Caregivers\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 5\, 2024\, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.\, at the Olmsted County Office for a shopping-style experience providing educational resources and items of need including diapers\, coats\, backpacks\, and hygiene products. This event is made possible by DHS\, Children’s Home Society of Minnesota\, and Olmsted County.  URL:https://chlss.org/event/childrens-home-olmsted-county-relative-and-kinship-caregivers-event/ LOCATION:Olmsted County Office\, 2117 Campus Drive SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240403T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T194446Z UID:10001103-1715796000-1715799600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Birth Certificate Law Change: What You Need to Know (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our free webinar presented by Molly Crawford\, State Registrar for the Office of Vital Records\, discussing the recent law change for adoptees accessing original birth certificates. \nAdoptee Access to Original Birth Records\nBeginning July 1\, 2024\, adopted people born in Minnesota who are 18 or older will be able to request their original birth certificates from the Minnesota Department of Health. Birth parents named on an original birth record may submit a “Contact Preference Form” to indicate their preference for contact by the adopted person. \nQuestions? Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health at health.vitalrecords@state.mn.us or651-201-5970. Click here to visit their website. \nPlease note: This webinar will be taking place at the same time as our regularly scheduled Search and Reunion Support Group. Individuals who register to attend our support group will automatically be invited to join this webinar.  \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://chlss.org/event/minnesota-birth-certificate-law-change-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190003 CREATED:20240301T152206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T130955Z UID:10001082-1715427900-1715436000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nLSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nEscapology\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\, from 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on May 11\, 2024\, for a day of escape games at Escapology in Burnsville\, Minnesota! We will have the party room space reserved as well as a catered lunch. The game rooms are not tightly spaced\, and the doors will remain unlocked for anyone that needs to step out during the activity. Kids under 12 will need to have a trusted adult present during the game. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-may-11-2024/ LOCATION:Escapology\, 1060 Burnsville Ctr\, Burnsville\, Minnesota\, 55306 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-Connect2Connect-May.pdf END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR