‘Miscellany’ Archives
Random Alley News: March
Compiled by Lindsey Fenner MIWRC Drop in Hours: The Minnesota Indian Women”™s Resource Center now has drop-in hours, 11AM-5PM. Services offered: support and advocacy, connect with community referrals, assist in finding shelter, shower and outreach bag available upon request. 2300 15th Ave S, 612-728-2034 Indian Health Board Winter Storytelling Event: Indian Health Board is hosting an online winter storytelling event at 6pm on Tuesday, March 16th. Please join our relatives June Blue and Nelda Goodman for a night of teachings, laughter and tradition. To register or for questions, email Delaney.keshena@indianhealthboard.com American Swedish Institute”™s Community Fund: ASI has a new small to mid-sized short-term grant program, aimed at service-oriented organizations and initiviates neighboring ASI, primarily in Phillips. Granting amounts will range from $1,000 to $3,000 Deadlines to apply for 2021 are March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Visit [...]
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
RETURNING CHAPTER 7Â By PATRICK CABELLO HANSEL “It”™s always darkest before the dawn.” That may be true, but it is of little solace to those who have no idea how far away the dawn is from coming, or even where to look for it. Angel and Luz knew this: their beloved little daughter was missing; she was with some stranger, and all they had to go on was this cryptic note that had been taped to the door of the day care: Don”™t worry.We have your light blessing.You will know where she is. Luz”™ first words were, “Don”™t worry? Are you out of your mind?” Angel”™s first words were: “You will know where she is? What kind of cruel joke is that?” But it was little Angelito”™s first words that made for the turning toward the dawn: “Papito, mamita, what is a light blessing?” Luz and Angel looked at their first born with wonder. For the [...]
Library News
By CARZ NELSON reading nest by J Merriam Things can change fast. For updated information on Hennepin County Library services during the coronavirus pandemic, visit www.hclib.org. All information is accurate as of February 12, 2021. East Lake LibraryEast Lake Library, located at 2727 E. Lake St., is open for Grab and Go service Sunday 12-5 PM; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; and Wednesday 12-8 PM. Franklin Library Franklin Library, 1413 E Franklin Ave., is open for computer use only. Call (612) 543-6925 to make an appointment. The building will remain locked, but staff will let you in at your appointment time. Masks are required and will be provided if you do not bring one. Because of social distancing, staff will be unable to offer computer assistance. You will have access to a desktop computer, Internet, and printing. You will need to bring your own headphones. At this time, Franklin Library is open for computer use ONLY. Other areas and services, including [...]
