From a luncheon with the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to a onesie bar crawl, there's plenty to enjoy in Minneapolis this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Town Hall Luncheon with Neel Kashkari
Join Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, for a discussion on policy decisions that can fuel the economy in environments with low population growth. Kashkari will also explore the relationship between immigration and economic growth over the free vegetarian meal.
When: Thursday, Jan.10, noon-1:30 p.m.
Where: Minneapolis Club, 729 Second Ave. South, Main Lounge, Floor 2
Admission: Free
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Technovation[MN]: Technovation Challenge Workshop 1
Don't miss Technovation[MN]'s first event of the new year for girls interested in learning to code and app development and prospective mentors.
The gathering features two parts. First, mentors will enjoy an orientation session while participating girls are introduced to the principles of coding and to the MIT App Inventor tool.
Then, attendees can also explore a speed networking session with nonprofit to help them brainstorm ideas for mobile apps they can build to solve a problem in the local community and participate in the Technovation Challenge.
When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Minneapolis Community & Technical College, 1501 Hennepin Ave., T3000 (Floor 3, Building T)
Admission: Free
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Global Birding: Nicaragua
Meet retired Lutheran pastor and photographer Keith Olstad for a presentation on the migratory birds Minnesota shares with Nicaragua. The presentation will share photos of birds and their habitats in the western half of Nicaragua.
When: Saturday, Jan.12, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Walker Library, 2880 Hennepin Ave.
Admission: Free
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Onesie Bar Crawl
Slip on a onesie and head to Brothers Bar & Grill this Saturday evening to join an all-day bar crawl. Tickets include two free drinks, food and drink specials, intuitive maps of the crawl area, and a free party bus that’s traveling between Uptown, Dinkytown and downtown. Also expect a contest and prizes.
When: Saturday, Jan.12, 4-11:59 p.m.
Where: Brothers Bar & Grill, 430 N. First Ave.
Admission: $20-$30
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