BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AM 1240 WJON - ECPv3.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AM 1240 WJON X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://wjon.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AM 1240 WJON X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20110121T194324 LAST-MODIFIED:20110121T194355 UID:5558--86400@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Winter Forage Seminar DESCRIPTION:The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council will host its annual winter forage seminar Tuesday\, January 25. This seminar is for area farmers\, ranchers\, landowners and anyone interested in grazing issues\, environmental quality and NRCS/FSA programs. Topics include rotational grazing\, economics\, weed control\, forage research and more. Cost of the program is $15 per individual or $20 per farm couple including lunch. Please pre-register by calling Randy Pepin in the Todd County Extension Office at 320-732-4435. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/winter-forage-seminar/25-january-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20110121T195106 LAST-MODIFIED:20110121T195106 UID:5561--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:A Health Care Information Series DESCRIPTION:Sacred Heart Parish Sauk Rapids’ Wellness Committee presents: A Health Care Information Series. Sunday January 23 - “Palliative Care: When There is No Cure” Featuring Merryn Jolkovsky\, MD. The presentation begins at 1:00 pm and concludes at 2:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Details: 251.8115 or www.sacredheartsaukrapids.org LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/a-health-care-information-series/23-january-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20110405T205428 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T205554 UID:11922--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Business Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Saint Cloud State’s Microloan Program is conducting a Business skills training. Learn the basics of what you need to run a successful business on April 6th from 6-8pm. Call 320-308-2500 for more info. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/11922/06-april-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20110831T134747 LAST-MODIFIED:20110831T134807 UID:29436--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Child and Youth Mental Health Conference And Autism Resource Fair DESCRIPTION: The “Together We Can - Child and Youth Mental Health Conference” is September 17th. This conference is for parents\, professionals and those who care for and work with children with emotional\, behavioral or mental health challenges. It offers opportunity to learn real world strategies and techniques; network with others facing similar challenges; connect with area resources\, organizations and agencies; gain a sense of empowerment and hope. Keynote presenter will be Jonathan Friesen. Fidgety Fairy Tales will perform. A variety of breakout sessions will be offered. Registration forms are available at www.arcmidstate.org Contact Arc Midstate for additional details at 320-251-7272. Conference starts at 8 AM.  Pre-register fee varies. Autism Resource Fair opens at 11 AM no pregistration - no fee   LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/child-and-youth-mental-health-conference-and-autism-resource-fair/17-september-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120110T151152 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T151152 UID:65827--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Grief Retreat DESCRIPTION:Barbara Kirchner\, a grief consultant who trained in grief work after the sudden loss of her husband and wrote a book as part of her healing is facilitating a series of grief retreats to help others talk about their grief\, learn some coping skills and find that there is hope and joy in celebrating the holiday season and all other significant times even though tragic loss and pain seem to be pressing in. For more details\, contact Barbara L. Kirchner at Peaceful Moments\, LLC.  peaceful-moments@hotmail.com   LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/grief-retreat/12-january-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120110T151617 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T151617 UID:65828--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Restoring Excellence In Education DESCRIPTION:The Restoring Excellence in Education Forum is a grassroots-initiated project devoted to informing and empowering parents on the subject of education. Join them for "Restoring Excellence In Education"  For more information visit http://minnesotaeducationreform.com   LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/restoring-excellence-in-education/14-january-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120206T141453 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T141453 UID:73220--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:The Orphan Train Movement DESCRIPTION:Between 1854 and 1929 an estimated 250\,000 children from New York City orphanages and city streets were loaded on trains and transported to small towns across the United States where potential adoptive parents awaited their arrival. The 20 children who came to St. Cloud in 1913 were but a small part of the largest migration of young people in American history\, The Orphan Train Movement. Please join us Wednesday\, Feb 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and listen to Bill Morgan tell us about this interesting time in history.  He brings with him one of those 20 children who came to St. Cloud\, Sister Justina Bieganek. This should prove to be a very informative presentation with great insight from Sister Justina. There is no charge for Stearns History Museum members; admission for non-members is $5.  For information about this event or the Museum\, please call (320) 253-8424. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/the-orphan-train-movement/08-february-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120208T112258 LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T112258 UID:73780--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:K-12 Grade Secondary Exploration Night DESCRIPTION:K-12 Grade Secondary Exploration Night: On Thursday\, February 16 there will be a secondary exploration night held at the St. Cloud Christian School. This event is a great opportunity for you to visit the St. Cloud Christian School and explore the high school. The event is being held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. There will be student door prizes\, a student scavenger hunt and a parent question and answer time. Parents who attend the Q & A time will be eligible to enter into a drawing for a $425 credit good for the 2012-2013 school year tuition. Contact Chris Nehring at 320.252.8182 for more information. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/k-12-grade-secondary-exploration-night/16-february-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120312T123315 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T123315 UID:82464--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Information Session on Non-Direct Patient Care DESCRIPTION:The College of St. Scholastica is holding an information session on non-direct patient care programs on Thursday\, March 15 at 5:30 PM. Join The College of St. Scholastica to speak with department chairs and discover the benefits and opportunities St. Scholastica’s healthcare programs can provide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/information-session-on-non-direct-patient-care/15-march-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120326T174219 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T174943 UID:86701--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:"The Trust Edge" Seminar DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_86703" align="alignright" width="240" caption="DavidHorsager.com"][/caption] Please join us as author of "The Trust Edge" and Minnesota native\, David Horsager\, reveals the importance of trust and how it can help you gain faster results\, deeper relationships and a stronger bottom line! David Horsager has caught the attention of local\, regional and national media as he spreads his message about building and maintaining trust. Trust is a fundamental\, bottom line issue. Without it\, leaders lose teams\, salespeople lose sales\, and organizations lose reputation\, retention of good people\, relationships and revenue. But with trust\, individuals and organizations enjoy greater creativity\, productivity\, freedom\, and results. Through academic research and firsthand experience\, David Horsager has learned what it takes to gain – and keep – The Trust Edge. Through a captivating presentation\, Dave combines humor and illustrations with business insight and analysis. He will show you how the little things\, done consistently\, add up to huge results. Attendees will walk away with concrete steps they can immediately use to improve their lives and careers. Learn: • The 8 pillars of the most successful leaders and organizations. • The 3 ways to build connection. • What top leaders and organizations have & how you can enjoy it yourself. • Keys to build morale\, sales\, and customer loyalty. • How to never have a day where you say\, “I didn’t get anything done.” • The greatest need for a motivated staff and how to fill it. • The “why” and “how” behind the most foundational key to real success. • How to boost daily productivity by using DMA ’s (Difference Making Actions). PLUS\, you will have FUN! At only $25 per ticket\, we encourage you to invite your whole team\, department or company! Invest in your company's ROI! Seminar Information When: Thursday\, May 10\, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cost: $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door Where: Calvary Community Church 1200 Roosevelt Road St. Cloud\, MN 56301 Note: FREE\, convenient parking! For more information\, and to register\, go to http://www.scsutraining.com/Trust Thank you to the Trust Edge event sponsors: Central Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management Central Minnesota Training & Development High Impact Training Resource Training & Solutions Sauk Rapids - Rice Community Education St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Education and Outreach St. Cloud Times Townsquare Media LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/the-trust-edge-seminar/10-may-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120423T135312 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T135312 UID:94897--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Hands Across the World - Free At Last: Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 26th Hands Across the World is hosting Free At Last: Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign at the Hands Across the World School in downtown St. Cloud. It runs from 8:00am to 12:30pm discussing what human trafficking is\, how to detect it\, possible solutions\, including how to prevent human trafficking from expanding into the St. Cloud area. Registration is required and costs $25 for general tickets and $5 for students. For more information or to register visit our website at www.handsacrosstheworldmn.org. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/hands-across-the-world-free-at-last-human-trafficking-prevention-campaign/26-april-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20120423T141634 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T141634 UID:94925--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Cities, Services, and Funding: Broader Thinking, Better Solutions DESCRIPTION:Last summer\, St. Cloud was one of 12 cities in the state selected for a series of “Community Conversations” that were conducted as part of the League of Minnesota Cities’ initiative called “Cities\, Services\, and Funding: Broader Thinking\, Better Solutions.” Four conversations with city residents were held in each of the 12 cities. Now that the League has completed the conversations and is preparing to release a report of findings\, it has scheduled return visits to each city to thank participants and to present a summary of those findings to the community. St. Cloud area residents are invited to a dessert reception and presentation on Wednesday\, May 9th\, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Riverside Park Shelter\, 1725 Kilian Blvd. SE. Space is limited – please RSVP to dreeder@lmc.org or 651-215-4031. LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/cities-services-and-funding-broader-thinking-better-solutions/09-may-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20121004T133924 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T133924 UID:137505--86400@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Stepping Stones for Character Building DESCRIPTION:On October 16\, Resource Training and Solutions is inviting parents and educators to a session titled Stepping Stones for Character Building. The session will focus on positively influencing children and their direction. If you would like to attend\, please register with Martha Roth at Resource Training and Solutions. The telephone number is 320-255-3236 or toll free 888-447-7032. Find more at www.resourcetraining.com LOCATION:ND URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/stepping-stones-for-character-building/16-october-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20130303T031456 LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T203912 UID:172661--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with Bill Morgan - Saturday, March 16, 2013 DESCRIPTION:Bill Morgan will be at the Stearns History Museum on Saturday\, March 16\, 2013 to talk about his book\, Earth\, Wood\, Stone Volume II. This book is a compilation of stories about historical places in our area. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn how the book came to be and why. Bill will also be leading a discussion about the local history. All questions are encouraged! This events is free for members and only $5.00 for non-members. Bill Morgan is a well known retired history professor from St. Cloud State University. He has many fascinating articles that have been published in the St. Cloud Times. Bill is an authority on architectural structures and a gifted storyteller. The book will be available for purchase at the Museum Gift Shop.       LOCATION:235 S. 33rd Ave, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/a-conversation-with-bill-morgan-saturday-march-16-2013/16-march-2013-stearns-history-museum-and-research-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20130314T000452 LAST-MODIFIED:20130314T042822 UID:174952--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Investment and Tax Strategies for 2013 - Tuesday, March 19, 2013 DESCRIPTION:MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU! Reserve your seat today to learn more about the economic challenges that the U.S. is currently facing. On March 19\, 2013 join guest speakers Bruce Helmer and Jay Caldwell as they tell you how to invest your money. You will learn more about tax strategies to help you keep more of what you make\, the four steps to investing successfully\, types of investment risk you may not be aware of\, and recommendations that can make a big difference in your overall wealth. Refreshment will be provided. Seating is limited\, be sure to save your spot by calling 1-888-853-3302 or email events@wealthenhancement.com   [caption id="attachment_174957" align="aligncenter" width="360"] justbuyamac\, Flickr[/caption]   LOCATION:301 Montrose Road, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/investment-and-tax-strategies-for-2013-tuesday-march-19-2013/19-march-2013-st-cloud-country-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20130416T045738 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T045738 UID:182325--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Spring Celebration of Recovery - Saturday, May 18, 2013 DESCRIPTION:  The Spring Celebration of Recovery is here! On May 18th\, join everyone for the celebration at Moose Lodge. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:15 pm. Following dinner there will be a few speakers to talk about their experiences and recovery process. Dinner tickets must be purchased by May 16th\, so be sure to get yours today! It is $18 for dinner and the speakers or $8 to just hear the speakers. Click here for the per-registration form. LOCATION:1300 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, United States URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/spring-celebration-of-recovery-saturday-may-18-2013/18-may-2013-moose-lodge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130519T080541 CREATED:20130416T051132 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T184431 UID:182331--@http://wjon.com SUMMARY:Great Plains Young Professionals Summit DESCRIPTION:   Helping young professionals transform tomorrow by thriving civically\, personally\, and professionally.   The 4th Annual Great Plains Young Professionals Summit is a conference geared toward the professional development needs of young people. Your employees will benefit from this conference by increasing productivity through motivation\, developing professional skills to become future leaders\, diversifying themselves and your company\, and staying focused with career goals. This conference is very beneficial and will be held May 30-June 1 in Bismarck\, North Dakota. Early bird registration is only $99! Register online here.  LOCATION:ND, United States URL:http://wjon.com/events-st-cloud/great-plains-young-professionals-summit/30-may-2013-national-energy-center-of-excellence/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR