Looking for something to do this week? From farmers learning session to a book event, here are some solid options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Emerging Farmers Listening Session
From the event description:
This session serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color. We will begin our time together by working to identify barriers that emerging farmers throughout Minnesota are experiencing.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 625 Robert St. North
Admission: Free
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Cities Charging Ahead: Tools and Resources for EV Readiness
From the event description:
Join us as we hear from cities about the Cities Charging Ahead project and learn about new tools for EV readiness. Topics will include: city speakers on fleets, public charging, private development and EV ready standards; introduction to green fleet planning; the launch of tools and resources including charging guidance and EVSE site selection tools, community education toolkit, and a Ride and Drive planning guide.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9-11 a.m.
Where: League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Ave. West
Admission: Free
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Metropolitan State Presents- Alan Lessik
From the event description:
Please join us for an evening of conversation with Alan Lessik '88. Alan will join us for a reading from his book, The Troubleseeker as well as from his novel-in-progress, The Kenzo Koan. Alan Lessik is a writer and novelist, zen practitioner, amateur figure skater, LGBT activist, and non-profit leader. His debut novel, The Troubleseeker, was a finalist for the 2017 Publishing Triangle's Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ Fiction.
When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center, First floor lounge, St. Paul Campus, 645 E. Seventh St.
Admission: Free
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