Muffins, it has been a helluva week.  The Winter Walk behind us we are well on the way to the triumphant return of Spring.  With that comes all of the warmer weather opportunities including the MN AIDS Walk and the Red Ribbon Ride.  There truly is no better time than now to look at joining a team and begin fund raising for the wonderful organizations serving people who are HIV positive and who are living with AIDS.

In addition, check out these fantastic events and opportunities!

Friday

I want to promote my own agenda today and direct you all to JOE’S GARAGE! The other day I was remoinded of their amazing dessert menu.  Affordable and delicious.  Why not take a break from the rushing around from event to event and spend a quiet moment with a friend or a good book and some decadence!

Saturday

LCB Meltdown at Afton

Join us for what is likely the last weekend of skiing in the metro area.

Afton Alps has family day this Saturday starting at 2pm, so bring a friend (or more) since tickets are 2 of $52. This is a cheaper price than we could get for even a group rate. You can say you’re siblings, partners, etc. If you have a car full it is supposed to be $22 for each additional ticket.

Time: 2pm or later
Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave. S.
Hastings, MN 55033
Rentals for ski, snowboard and ski blades on site, must bring an ID.
Weather Forecast: 29 degrees and possibly SNOW

Sunday

MIRAc’s Tamaleada/ Tamale Fundraiser!

Sunday, March 13 · 10:00am – 1:00pm

The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAc) is hosting a Tamaleada as a fundraiser for our work for immigrant justice in Minnesota! Come eat delicious Mexican Tamales, learn more about our work, and support what we do!
Tamales are $2.00 each- and we’ll be offering special deals.
Bring your family and friends!

Monday

Fitness Boot Camp

Monday, March 14 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm

“Out to change mindsets on exercise, Switch & Sweetpea offer group fitness ‘P4P BOOTCAMP!’ classes that mix and vary styles for cross-training, for fun, for life!’

In addition to basic cardio, strength-training, and flexibility foundations, you’ll experience everything from boxing drills and muay thai sequences to ballet, hip-hop, pilates, and burlesque combinations.

Classes are for all fitness levels. Wheather you are new to exercise, an advanced athlete, or coming back from an injury, you will get an incredible workout and have a great time doing it.

$10 suggested donation
(nobody turned away for inability to pay)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Join Mayor R.T. Rybak in the St. Patricks Day Parade!

Mayor R.T. Rybak will be taking part in the 2011 St. Patricks Day Parade down town Minneapolis.

Line up will begin near 13th and Nicollet between 6:00pm and 6:30pm.

We will be kicking off promptly at 6:30 and would love to have you join us!

It has the possibility to be a bit chilly in March, so dress appropriately!

If you have teal clothing please wear it. If not, do not worry! You’re welcome to come either way.

If you have any questions please post them on the event wall and they will be addressed as soon as possible.

Cant wait to see you on the 17th!

St. Patty’s Day celebration

Thursday, March 17 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Famous Brass Rail

422 Hennepin Ave S

Minneapolis, MN

Green Tap beer
3-4-1 rail drinks, bottle domestics until 9pm!!!
Male Dancers 8pm ’til close

Friday

Blush Fridays @ Lush: DJ Baz & DJ Paris

Saturday

TRANSLAMANIA!!

On the 19th of March TYSN and the University of Minnesota Slam Poetry Team are teaming up for a collaborative fundraiser and collaborative show.

Please join us in raising money to fight transphobia and also to help the nationally ranked (3rd in the nation) U of M poetry slam team raise money to return to nationals in April to fight it out for a national title!

Performances by:
– Andrea Jenkins
– Enzi Tanner
– Banshee
– Fabulous TYSN Youth Members
& More

Featuring:
Nationally ranked University of Minnesota Poetry Slam team!

*5 dollar suggested donation

Bake sale
chapbooks (small books of poems) available for purchase
Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, tell your neighbors’ friends and come out and enjoy an event full of love, expression and winning attitudes!

Sunday

On the Horizon

Beauty Pageant Bingo A-GoGo

Dust off your tiaras and sparkly high heels, it’s time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Miss Richfield 1981’s crowning at Beauty Pageant Bingo on April 9, 2011.

Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.

That’s right, our favorite Bingo emcee has been wearing the sash and crown for 30 years. Did you know that Barbie Q also holds a couple of titles? They will both be dolled up in full Beauty Pageant Regalia and might even perform t…heir winning talent performances!

Win cash and prizes while playing bingo! Also, expect our usual array of unique raffle prizes! Or, it may be your turn to win THE BIG GAME prize of $1,000! And, be sure to enjoy our “fine” culinary Bingo treats along with your favorite beverages!

Want reserved seats?!
If you are coming with a group of 5 or more, please be sure to enter the name of one contact person or table captain for the entire group, LAST name first, followed by FIRST name. [For example, Smith, John.]

Purchase your tickets on-line for $35 at https://www.blacktie-minnesota.com/online_sales/rsvp_ticket_purchase.cfm?rsvpid=471.

Or, buy tickets directly for $35 at:
– Rainbow Road, 109 West Grant Street, Minneapolis
– True Colors Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis
– Wilde Roast Café, 518 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event for $40 while supplies last!

For more information, please call 612-863-7168. One of the Bingo Babes will get back to you pronto!