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SUMMARY:Age-Friendly Minnesota: Community Challenge Brainstorm
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nWe’re offering this Age-Friendly Minnesota workshop for community leaders in west central Minnesota. Age-Friendly Minnesota is a statewide program that aims to make communities more accessible to older adults\, especially those from historically marginalized groups. \nThis workshop will provide inspiration and practical tools for a team (3-5 people) from your community to bring ideas from the drawing board to reality.  \nIn this session\, you will:  \n\nDiscover how small communities throughout the world are making a difference for their citizens.\nLearn about upcoming grant opportunities from Lake Region Art Council\, AARP\, Age-Friendly Minnesota\, Springboard for the Arts\, and West Central Initiative.\nLearn how to prepare for grants before the deadline and how to get from the drawing board to a grant application.\nCreate a plan to make your community more vibrant\, accessible\, and resilient for your neighbors. Earn a $500 sponsorship if you implement that plan within 18 months! \nEngage with your placemaking and community development peers.\nReceive a customized socio-economic report specific to your community. The report is a valuable tool in grant-seeking. \n\nTo register\, a community should bring a team of 3 to 5 people\, which MUST include one member of city staff\, one elected official\, and one member of a community fund\, group\, or nonprofit interested in community development. The day will include a continental breakfast\, refreshments\, and a boxed lunch.   \nA registration fee of $100 will be charged per community team.  \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register your team as soon as possible. \nRegister Your Team \nAgenda  \n8:30 a.m: Breakfast and introduction. \n9:00 a.m: Presentation “Top Takeaways” from … Gil Penalosa of 8-80 Cities\, Rural Sociologist Ben Winchester\, AARP\, SaveYour.Town\, Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging\, and more! \n10:00 a.m: World Café – a series of round-table discussions happening simultaneously. Five table topics are available\, and you can choose to share and listen as you find interest and applicability to your community project ideas.  \n11:00 a.m: Large group discussion with input from community development guests and granting organizations. \n12:00 p.m: Community tour – see the amazing transformation of Farwell! Then enjoy lunch with your team and start planning your next community project. Staff and guests will be around to answer questions as you sketch out your dream!  \n1:00 p.m: Take off for the weekend! 
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