BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250424T220151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T230351Z UID:4362-1746468900-1746469800@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota's (AHEM) Call to Action - RESCHEDULED DESCRIPTION:● Anoka Hennepin is fast approaching deadlines for curriculum writing and materials adoption for next year. In order to respect the work of teachers to develop the materials needed for students over the summer\, we need the school board to take action now! \n\n\n\n● Teachers need the school board to trust the teachers of Anoka-Hennepin to draw on our experience and expertise to promote the best possible outcomes for students\, both now and as we plan for the 2025-26 school year. \n\n\n\n● Teachers deserve credibility\, not chaos! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/anoka-hennepin-education-minnesotas-ahem-call-to-action/ LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250501T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201237Z UID:4639-1746556200-1746563400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Town Hall featuring Angela Nelson for Senate and DFL Chair Richard Carlbom DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Town Hall at Teamsters Local 120 next Tuesday May 6th at 6:30PM featuring Angela Nelson for Senate and moderated by our new State DFL Chair Richard Carlbom. This is a chance for us to show our passion and be in community. We’re going to have a social hour to start\, and thanks to Becky Fink\, lots of wonderful food. We would love to see you all there. Showing up not only helps you have a voice\, but it shows DFL leadership how passionate we are about winning swing districts in Anoka County and the North Metro. Let’s show our voice! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/town-hall-featuring-angela-nelson-for-senate-and-dfl-chair-richard-carlbom/ LOCATION:Teamsters Local 120\, 9422 Ulysses St. NE\, Blaine\, Minnesota\, 55434 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250429T003350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T003421Z UID:4577-1746720000-1746723600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Rally: Defend 1st Amendment Rights DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next ITC Defend America’s Essentials Rally – this time to defend our 1st Amendment rights! Since taking office\, the Trump regime has actively attempted to destroy our Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly. From demanding educators dissolve their programs on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, to arresting judges\, and more\, we are in the midst of a crisis on our democracy. Bring your signs\, and make some noise to stand with neighbors to say Hands Off Our 1st Amendment Rights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/rally-defend-1st-amendment-rights/ LOCATION:Federal Courthouse Plaza\, 4th S 4th St\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250428T175547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T150450Z UID:4445-1747071000-1747081800@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up (Work Session) DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions allow for observation only – but we need people to watch what is happening! Major decisions are often made in these meetings without a written record. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions are not in the same location as regular School Board meetings. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board-show-up-work-session/ LOCATION:Educational Services Center\, 2727 North Ferry St.\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250428T182456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T150435Z UID:4466-1747074600-1747083600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:St. Francis School Board Show Up DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing Faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing. \n\n\n\nThanks for any effort you can make to help protect our schools! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/st-francis-school-board-show-up/ LOCATION:St. Francis Area Schools\, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW\, St. Francis\, Minnesota\, 55070 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250401T152437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174445Z UID:4243-1747479600-1747490400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:2nd Annual Community Advocacy Fair! DESCRIPTION:Featuring the following organizations . . . \n\n\n\n• Abbey Payeur for Anoka-Hennepin School Board\n\n\n\n• MN BDS (We are a community of organizations and individuals with a commitment to the Palestinian led Boycott\, Divestment\, Sanctions (BDS) movement. )\n\n\n\n• WAMM (Women Against Military Madness)\n\n\n\n• Twin Cities YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)\n\n\n\n• Health Care for All Minnesota\n\n\n\n• Alexandra House\n\n\n\n• Meals on Wheels of Anoka County\n\n\n\n• Urban League Twin Cities\n\n\n\n• Indivisible North Metro\n\n\n\n• Free Mom Hugs \n\n\n\n• Family Table \n\n\n\n• Great North Innocence Project \n\n\n\n• American Indian OIC \n\n\n\n• Fair Vote MN \n\n\n\n• Starry Skies North\, a chapter of Dark Skies International \n\n\n\n• Family Promise \n\n\n\n• The Harbor (Food Shelf out of Faith Lutheran Church) \n\n\n\n• Nichole Hayden\, Gentle Giant Realtor\n\n\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/community-advocacy-fair/ LOCATION:Anoka County Library Rum River Branch\, 4201 6th Avenue NW\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5268-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250526T113004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T150427Z UID:4429-1748284200-1748293200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need for people to attend the next few A-H School Board Meetings\, because crucial curriculum decisions are being made\, and public input is needed.  Otherwise the 3 radical right board members will derail years of good work and place major burdens on teachers and admin– to try to take our schools “back” to a time before we cared about diversity or equity or inclusion.  And before we knew the power of hands-on learning.  Below is info about upcoming meetings\, and then more background about what is happening.  Please try to show up to be in the room to let the board know people do not support the radical right program to undermine our schools! \n\n\n\nPlease add the 3 upcoming public school board meetings to your calendar.  Sign up at the start of the meeting if you want to speak.  Written comments are very welcome as well.  We need representation in the room as well as public comments: \n\n\n\nHere is a link for communicating with the school board— even if you cannot attend\, send a message to the Board. \n\n\n\nIdeas to speak about:  \n\n\n\nAsk the board to listen to the experts in the room (teachers and curriculum experts) to adopt critical high school curricula and text.  \n\n\n\nPoint out research papers that show direct instruction on its own without hands on application does not stimulate critical thinking skills.   \n\n\n\nExpress your concern that this will disadvantage our students when they take ACTs/SAT and in college education.  \n\n\n\nExpress concern that we will lose staff due to this chaos created by these demands \n\n\n\nWhat is at stake: \n\n\n\nAt the last work session they decided not to move forward with key curriculum pieces including an update to very outdated physics curriculum because they felt the new curriculum had too much hands-on experiential learning and not enough direct instruction (teachers standing in the front talking at students)!  \n\n\n\nExperiential learning is research-based as to how students learn best. The reasons for not adopting new social studies/history curriculum is probably obvious- they think it’s too “DEI”. Not adopting a new curriculum is one thing– but they are also ending the social skills curriculum that the district has been using for years called Character Strong. Instead they want the district to create their own (a social skills curriculum is required by state law or they would likely select none). The current curriculum has been embraced by students & staff alike. It’s easy to understand and it works. To ask the district during a time of deep budget cuts to create\, train\, and implement a whole new curriculum when we have a great one is fiscally irresponsible. The radical right board members seem to think (despite proof to the contrary) that the current curriculum has parts that relate to “equity” (thay have made caring for others a dirty word now!).  The CEO of the company that created it wrote a letter saying that DEI is not even a focus of the curriculum.   \n\n\n\nHere’s what the K-5 curriculum is- Courage\, Respect\, Perseverance\, Gratitude\, Empathy\, Responsibility\, Honesty\, Cooperation\, Creativity. Each month of the school year focuses on one of these 9 words. How are these bad things to be teaching our kids?  In our schools\, kids are getting it & using these words on their own unprompted. Teachers report hearing 2nd grade students compliment each other on having good perseverance during a gym game or suggest using their creativity to solve a problem.  But the radical right members seem to want to throw this all out in the name of going back to some fabled past– and maybe also in subservience to a national  political ethic that represents the opposite of all of these values… \n\n\n\nMore Background… \n\n\n\nTeachers and curriculum specialists spent significant hours and months working hard to research and pilot curricula for ELA (elementary)\, Science (Biology\, Physics\, AP Psychology)\, Social Studies\, and SEL.  3 of the 6 school board members (Arco\, Audette\, Hoekman) did not accept the expert (teacher and curriculum review committee’s) recommendations for Social Studies\, Biology\, Physics\, and Social Studies. Their rationale for refusing the recommendation was based on their personal ideology (for Social Studies) and the belief that direct teaching is better over phenomenon based teaching materials (for Science).  They want our already burdened teachers to go back and re-review additional materials and pull this off in a short time.This comes at a time when the district is short of $ 6M funds and teachers lack support due to staffing cuts. These 3 board members do not want to compromise based on their statements made in the April 14 work session (not recorded) and additional meetings held with teachers later that week\, instead blaming the other members who are standing firmly to promote critical thinking and competitive advantage for our students. \n\n\n\nThanks for any effort you can make to help protect our schools! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board/ LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250428T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T150443Z UID:4451-1749490200-1749501000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up (Work Session) DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions allow for observation only – but we need people to watch what is happening! Major decisions are often made in these meetings without a written record. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions are not in the same location as regular School Board meetings. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board-show-up-work-session-2/ LOCATION:Educational Services Center\, 2727 North Ferry St.\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250609T160523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161449Z UID:5016-1750269600-1750276800@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Neighborhood Coordinators Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a Neighborhood Network Coordinators meeting for Andover 31A. That’s Andover P-1\, 2\, 3\, 4 and 5. Contact your Precinct Leader or Community Leader for the location or refer to your emailed invitation. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/neighborhood-coordinators-meeting/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250609T161127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161332Z UID:5019-1750960800-1750968000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Neighborhood Coordinators Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a Neighborhood Network Coordinators meeting for Andover 31B and Ham Lake. That’s Andover P-\,6\,7 and 8. and Ham Lake P-1\, 3. Contact your Precinct Leader or Community Leader for the location or refer to your emailed invitation. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/neighborhood-coordinators-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T230000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250529T170629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T173008Z UID:4806-1751122800-1751151600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Volunteer @ 2025 Ham Lake Freedom Festival! DESCRIPTION:Want to meet others AND have a good time? Summer is a time for fairs and community days and SD31 is looking for interested persons to participate. Here is your chance to meet neighbors and make new friends. Do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nSD31 is sponsoring a booth at the Ham Lake Freedom Festival. Volunteer to pick up a shift (or two?) at the event; bring a friend if you like! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE for a shift today! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/ham-lake-freedom-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Ham Lake Lions Park\, 1220 157th Ave NE\, Ham Lake\, Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ham-Lake-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250603T133431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T051600Z UID:4847-1751477400-1751484600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Coon Rapids Parade! DESCRIPTION:The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration includes a parade on July 2nd. SD31 is partnering with our friends in SD35 to march in the parade. \n\n\n\nLine up starts @ 4:00 pm but please be there by 5:30 pm for 6:00 pm parade start. \n\n\n\nVolunteer to march; bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today! \n\n\n\nA map will be sent to volunteers prior to the event to help with parking and line up info. \n\n\n\nMore celebration information can be found on the City of Coon Rapids website. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/volunteer-coon-rapids-parade/ LOCATION:Venue to be determined ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250603T141847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172929Z UID:4875-1752235200-1752321600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Andover Family Fun Fest! DESCRIPTION:July 11 – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm & July 12 – 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nSD31 is looking for interested persons to staff a fair booth. What a great opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends! Do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nVolunteer and bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today to help staff the booth on either July 11 and/or July 12th! \n\n\n\nMore information about the event can be found on the City of Andover website. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-andover-family-fun-fest/ LOCATION:Andover MN City Hall\, 1685 Crosstown Blvd NW\, Andover\, Minnesota\, 55304 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Andover-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250603T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172912Z UID:4913-1752919200-1752944400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 East Bethel Booster Day! DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend (or two) and march with us! Sign up HERE to join in the fun! Parade line up starts @ 3:00 pm but please be there by 3:30 pm for 4:00 pm parade start. Bring a friend (or two) to join in on the fun! \n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed to staff our booth also. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a chance to meet new friends and give back to your community. \n\n\n\nMore information can be found on the East Bethel Booster Days website. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-east-bethel-booster-day/ LOCATION:Booster Park West\, 22266 Palisade St. NE\, East Bethel\, Minnesota\, 55011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/East-Bethel-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250603T152508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172853Z UID:4895-1753005600-1753038000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Isanti County Fair! DESCRIPTION:Want to meet others AND have a good time? SD31 is partnering with SD28 to work their booth on the last day of the fair. Here is your chance to meet neighbors and make new friends! Help do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nVolunteer and bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today! \n\n\n\nMore information can be found on the Isanti County Fair website. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-isanti-county-fair/ LOCATION:Isanti County Fairgrounds\, 3101 MN-95\, Cambridge\, Minnesota\, 55008 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Isanti.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250527T233813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T135857Z UID:4773-1753866000-1753898400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Abbey Payeur Reading Book Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Meet Abbey and choose from hundreds of free\, gently used books for kids and adults. Then make an optional donation to Abbey Payeur for Anoka-Hennepin School Board. \n\n\n\nBook donations accepted at DFL Saturday Morning Coffee every Saturday from 8:30am to 11:00am at Starbucks inside Andover’s Target. Donated books are also accepted at 16381 Inca St. NW\, Andover. (Leave them on the porch if no one is home.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/abbey-payeur-book-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Reading Book Fundraiser\, 14001 Silverod St NW\, Andover\, MN\, 55304\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250811T200324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T200325Z UID:5229-1754937000-1754944200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Tonight: Anoka Hennepin School Board Work Session DESCRIPTION:Topic: Curriculum Development  \n\n\n\nSeveral teacher union members will be presenting at the school board work session. These teachers will be presenting about the curriculum development work they have done this summer.Over the last year\, several school board members have questioned the work and expertise of teachers developing curriculum to support student learning under Minnesota’s academic standards. At this time\, it is uncertain the type of questioning our fellow educators will face from board members about their work. Ultimately\, the work of interpreting state standards that writing teams complete impacts teachers and students across the district. This work is best completed by those most directly responsible for instruction with students. \n\n\n\nThis is a work session\, so there will not be a time for public comment. Attendees would be audience members and observers. \n\n\n\nPlease consider attending the work session if you are able. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/tonight-anoka-hennepin-school-board-work-session/ LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250627T135433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T151403Z UID:5099-1755018000-1755025200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:DFL North Metro Regional Picnic & Auction DESCRIPTION:Come to Long Lake Regional Park and enjoy a fun evening of food\, beverages\, a large silent auction and great speakers\, not to mention hanging out with the best DFL activists in the state! You are sure to enjoy this family-friendly event! URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/dfl-north-metro-regional-picnic-auction/ LOCATION:Long Lake Regional Park\, 1500 Old Highway 8\, New Brighton\, 55112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/picnic-party-international-picnic-day-design-template-an-under-umbrella-a-juice-jug-glass-bottle-basket-a-burger-and-fruits-with-green-grass-and-light-blue-sky-vector-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250806T104448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T104449Z UID:5219-1755451800-1755459000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social with Lawn Games DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/ice-cream-social-with-lawn-games/ LOCATION:Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Payeur-Ice-Cream.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250806T102407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T193650Z UID:5210-1756047600-1756062000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Children's Book Fundraiser for Abbey! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/childrens-book-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Payeur-Hennek-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250603T162950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172834Z UID:4924-1757149200-1757160000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Join Us @ 2025 Ramsey Happy Days! DESCRIPTION:Want to meet others AND have a good time? Summer is a time for fairs and community days and SD31 is looking for interested persons to participate. Here is your chance to meet neighbors and make new friends. Do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong! \n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed to staff our booth and/or march in the parade on September 6th. Bring a friend (or two) to join in on the fun! \n\n\n\nParade line up starts @ 10:00 am but please be there by 10:30 for 11:00 am parade start. Please come; would like as many marchers as possible! \n\n\n\nSign up HERE today for volunteering at our booth and/or the parade. \n\n\n\nMore festival information can be found on the Ramsey Happy Days website. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-ramsey-happy-days/ LOCATION:Ramsey Happy Days\, 7555 Sunwood Dr NW\, Ramsey\, Minnesota\, 55303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250828T174558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T174559Z UID:5249-1759060800-1759082400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Abbey Payeur Book Fair DESCRIPTION:Meet Abbey and choose from hundreds of free\, gently used books for kids and adults. Then make an optional donation to Abbey Payeur for Anoka-Hennepin School Board. \n\n\n\nBook donations accepted at DFL Saturday Morning Coffee every Saturday from 8:30am to 11:00am at Starbucks inside Andover’s Target. Donated books are also accepted at 16381 Inca St. NW\, Andover. (Leave them on the porch if no one is home.) \n\n\n\nDonated books can also be dropped at 12261 Isanti Ct. NE\, Blaine where the Book Fair will be held. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/abbey-payeur-book-fair/ LOCATION:Book Fair\, 12261 Isanti Ct. NE\, Blaine\, Minnesota\, 55449\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250527T180644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T195600Z UID:4748-1760783400-1760788800@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:‘NO KINGS’ RALLY - ANOKA DESCRIPTION:About this event \n\n\n\nIn America\, we don’t put up with would-be kings. \n\n\n\nOur peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets\, carried by millions in chants and on posters\, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares\, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. \n\n\n\nThe president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America\, we don’t have kings\, and we won’t back down against chaos\, corruption\, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us. \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events. \n\n\n\nLocation: Main Street Anoka\, 325 East Main St. Anoka\, Minnesota 55303 URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/no-kings-nationwide-day-of-defiance-on-flag-day-during-trumps-birthday-parade/ LOCATION:Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/No-Kings-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250806T103531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T223840Z UID:5214-1761672600-1761678000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:New Leaders Meeting DESCRIPTION:Connect with your community\, learn how to get involved\, and be part of the movement for local change. \n\n\n\nCommunity involvement in our local\, state\, and national politics is more important now than ever. We are the future; we must engage and take charge to ensure it is the type of future we want to see for ourselves\, our loved ones\, and future generations. \n\n\n\nReal change begins at the local level. It may not always feel urgent\, but getting involved in your city\, county\, and school board elections is essential to shaping the future of our communities. \n\n\n\nThe Neighborhood Network is excited to welcome new and younger leaders to get involved\, on their own terms. Whether you’re ready to dive in or just curious to learn more\, we invite you to join our monthly virtual calls where we’ll share who we are\, what we’re working toward\, and how you can take part in ways that feel right for you. \n\n\n\nMonthly Calls\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just curious or ready to jump in\, we’d love to connect! \n\n\n\n—> October 28 we will have an in-person meeting instead of virtual. The meeting will be at the Acapulco Restaurant\, 7988 Sunwood Dr NW\, Ramsey\, MN. We meet at 5:30 and at 7pm for those who are interested we will go down the street and attend the City Council meeting. We are just attending and observing no formal questions as of yet. <— \n\n\n\nEvery fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. Join us on Google Meet: https://calendar.app.google/MoSWL117TZgmGm4n9  URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/new-leaders-meeting/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20251028T162338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T162615Z UID:5311-1761674400-1761681600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Emergency Protest Tonight at the Coon Rapids Civic Center DESCRIPTION:EMERGENCY POP-UP PROTEST TONIGHT – Tuesday\, 10/28  \n\n\n\nWHAT: protest AGAINST dark money/FOR social studies as a necessity in education  \n\n\n\nWHERE: Coon Rapids Civic Center\, 1387 111th Ave NW\, Coon Rapids\, MN  \n\n\n\nWHEN: Please plan on being there by 6:15 PM with the protest starting at 6:30 PM  \n\n\n\nPARKING: Park in the Civic Center parking lot & look for the people with signs!  \n\n\n\nBackground:  \n\n\n\nThe Parents Alliance\, the group backing A-H school board candidates Audette\, Strabala\, and Coan have received an large donation of $157\,000. This money has been traced back to the Center for the American Experiment\, the Heritage Foundation\, and ALEC\, whose written mission statement is to destroy public education and replace it with voucher systems for private schools.  \n\n\n\nThe Parents Alliance and their backers are having a speaker at the Coon Rapids Civic Center tonight at 7PM. The speaker is employed by the Center for the American Experiment and formerly by the Heritage Foundation\, which are extreme right wing think tanks/lobbyists. This speaker will be speaking AGAINST social studies/ethnic studies in Anoka Hennepin schools! \n\n\n\nBackground – AH Board members Audette\, Arco\, and Hoekman have blocked the adoption of new social studies as required by the MN state curriculum standards. This raises the concern about Anoka Hennepin students being able to graduate as they would not meet the MN graduation standards.  \n\n\n\nThis donation of $157K is a blatant attempt to buy the largest school district in MN. We cannot let them win!  \n\n\n\nThe media will be there so it’s important to have a large group protesting! \n\n\n\nSign Ideas:  \n\n\n\nOUR SCHOOLS ARE NOT FOR SALE  \n\n\n\nDON’T WHITEWASH HISTORY \n\n\n\nA-H BOARD MUST FOLLOW STATE GUIDELINES  \n\n\n\nSOCIAL STUDIES ARE IMPORTANT \n\n\n\nPublic Schools are for the Public Good \n\n\n\nPublic Schools serve ALL students \n\n\n\nALL STUDENTS WELCOME \n\n\n\nETHNIC STUDIES ARE AMERICAN STUDIES \n\n\n\nFUND OUR SCHOOLS \n\n\n\nKEEP PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC \n\n\n\nWe are the Grassroots! \n\n\n\nKeep school board funding local!  URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/emergency-protest-tonight-at-the-coon-rapids-civic-center/ LOCATION:Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20251028T163305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163914Z UID:5320-1762243200-1762286400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY - VOTE! DESCRIPTION:Where to vote: Pollfinder.sos.mn.gov URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/election-day-vote/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20251107T175416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T175504Z UID:5332-1762606800-1762610400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:Republicans Are Closing Your Clinic: Rally to Fight Back DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally to let our community know we will not sit idly by While Congress drives up health insurance premiums. We will meet on the sidewalk outside Mercy Hospital. \n\n\n\nBring your own signs to show how harmful Republican votes in Congress are to our community. Also bring your friends and family! \n\n\n\nWe’ll follow up with more specific details about where to park and where to meet. \n\n\n\nAll participants are expected to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/republicans-are-closing-your-clinic-rally-to-fight-back/ LOCATION:Mercy Park\, 3950 115th Avenue NW\, Coon Rapids\, Minnesota\, 55433\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20241201T091408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T161306Z UID:2883-1774686600-1774695600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:DFL Coffee Break - Andover DESCRIPTION:The DFL Neighborhood Network hosts a coffee break every Saturday at Starbucks in the Andover’s Target from 8:30am-11:00am for DFLers looking for politically compatible company. We just get together\, talk over events\, relax\, and get re-energized to face another week. Drop in\, stay as long as you like\, and see what we are all about. Charlie is usually there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/dfl-coffee-break-andover-2/ LOCATION:Starbucks inside Andover’s Target\, 2000 Bunker Lake Blvd NW\, Andover\, 55304\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20250227T005518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T161136Z UID:4072-1774692000-1774699200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:DFL Coffee Break - Ramsey DESCRIPTION:The DFL Neighborhood Network hosts a coffee break on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at the eating area inside Coborn’s in Ramsey from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm for DFLers looking for politically compatible company. We just get together\, talk over events\, relax\, and get re-energized to face the world for another week. Drop in\, stay as long as you like\, and see what we are all about. Betty is usually there. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/dfl-coffee-break-ramsey/ LOCATION:Coborn’s Eating Area\, 7900 Sunwood Dr NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124123 CREATED:20241201T093914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181203Z UID:2897-1775291400-1775300400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net SUMMARY:DFL Coffee Break - Andover DESCRIPTION:The DFL Neighborhood Network hosts a coffee break every Saturday at Starbucks in the Andover’s Target from 8:30am-11:00am for DFLers looking for politically compatible company. We just get together\, talk over events\, relax\, and get re-energized to face another week. Drop in\, stay as long as you like\, and see what we are all about. Charlie is usually there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/dfl-coffee-break-andover-3/ LOCATION:Starbucks inside Andover’s Target\, 2000 Bunker Lake Blvd NW\, Andover\, 55304\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR