LOCAL EVENTS - May 2018
See what's happening at NJPA, and throughout Region 5, for the month of May
See whats happening at NJPA, and throughout Region 5, for the month of May
All events held at NJPA (unless noted otherwise)
| DATE | EVENT | ABOUT |
Wednesday, May 2 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
| Bridging Divides: What to do when people disagree | Angry constituents? Hot topics like ‘buffer strips’ or ‘police-community relations’? Are fellow board members feeling passionate about issues? Compromise isn't the only option. In this workshop, learn what to do when emotions run high and positions are deeply held, plus how to de-escalate difficult situations and move from confrontation and conflict to effective solutions. Presented in partnership with the Association of Minnesota Counties by the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services. Learn more at www.njpacoop.org/R5PD. |
Friday, May 4 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Leadercast - “Lead Yourself” | Join local leaders and aspiring leaders for the world's largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast live from Atlanta. Eight keynote speakers will help attendees discover the qualities and characteristics of global leaders who exemplify what it means to lead yourself so you can be the best leader of others. NJPA's doors open at 7:15 a.m., with the simulcast set to begin at 8 a.m., sharp. Cost is $50 (includes light breakfast and lunch). Visit njpa.co/leadercast-18 for more information/registration. |
Friday, May 11 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Freshwater Education District/NJPA Student Art Show Staples Centennial Auditorium Lobby | Browse the artwork of Region 5 students grades 4-12. The show includes paintings, drawings, crafts, mixed media, digital art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and pottery/ceramics. Admission is FREE and open to the public from 6-9 p.m. Staples-Motley High School's symphony orchestra and concert band and choir present their Finale Concert in the Auditorium that evening at 7 p.m. |
Tuesday, May 22 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Todd County Citizens Against Drugs (CAD) Coalition - monthly meeting | CAD is a collection of friends, family, community leaders, and neighbors all working together to address issues relating to the prevention of underage alcohol consumption, adult alcohol abuse, and drug misuse. Meeting includes lunch. Learn more and RSVP at http://cadcoalition.com/, or contact CAD coordinator, Connie Burns at connie.burns@co.todd.mn.us. |
Friday, May 25 12 - 1 p.m. | Leadership Lunch & Lead | Join the Staples Economic Development Association for an introduction to the GiANT Worldwide Leadership philosophy, which supports leaders at all levels in their own leadership challenges - whether you are a Manager, Independent Business Owner, staff person, community or church leader, or community member. Includes lunch. Contact Melissa Radermacher to learn more and RSVP (by April 20) at mradermacher@ci.staples.mn.us or 218-894-2550. |
Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance) is a self-supporting government organization, partnering with education, government, and nonprofits to boost student and community success. Created in 1978 as one of Minnesota's nine service cooperatives, we offer training and shared services to our central-Minnesota members. Throughout North America, we offer a cooperative purchasing program with over 200 awarded vendors on contract. Sourcewell is driven by service and the ability to strategically reinvest in member communities.