There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a party about the creation of games to a course on helping those with mental illness, here are the best options to help you get social around town.
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African Heritage Day on the Hill
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will keynote the 2019 African Heritage Day on the Hill, sponsored in part by The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage and National Pan Hellenic Council. Visit with lawmakers to discuss the future of Minnesota.
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Capitol, Rotunda, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Play Party | Global Game Jam 2019
Gaming nuts, pay attention: Come show off the game you created this year at Play Party, an event celebrating all the new games created by area programmers and gaming enthusiasts over the past 12 months. Bring your game and a way to play it, grab a few craft beers provided by CLUTCH Brewing and network with other gaming aficionados.
When: Tuesday, February 26, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Keg and Case Market, 928 Seventh St. West
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Mental Health First Aid
Parents, teachers, first responders and other adults assisting young people with mental illness are invited to an eight-hour course this Saturday on youth mental health. The course aims to help adults better understand the signs of mental illness and substance abuse and the best ways to respond and assist.
When: Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave. South
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
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