Mentor Duluth September News
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Mentor Trainings and Socials
Mark you calendars!! We have some great training opportunities coming up:
- September:
- Mentor Social: Come chat and share resources, ideas or questions with other Mentor Duluth mentors and staff Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at Beaner´s Central, 324 No. Central Avenue in West Duluth.
- October:
- As the school year gets rolling, we will be hosting a training on providing academic support to your mentee. Join us for tips and tricks on homework help and tutoring. The date and location is to be determined.
- November:
- Mentor Social and Match Dinner: Bring your mentee for this one! Mentees will participate in a cooking lesson and prepare dinner for all to share, while mentors have a chance to chat. Join us at the Valley Youth Center, 727 North Central Avenue on November 12, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30p.m. for some great conversation and food!
As always, we value feedback about what kind of training opportunities you would like to see and suggestions for improvements. If you have any questions, contact Callie at 722–4745, ext. 142. Please RSVP for trainings at 722–4745, ext. 120.
"Alternatives"
Helping mentors help their mentees deal with and discuss non–violence, bullying, and other conflict rleated topics.
Mentor Duluth and Men as Peacemakers/Mentoring Works are proud to offer all mentors an opportunity to learn about alternatives to violence, bullying and conflict, which mentors can discuss with their mentees.
Men as Peacemakers has been conducting the training series "Alternatives" for over a decade, and is now excited to offer the training to mentors in Mentor Duluth.
The training focuses on dealing with, and stopping, violence and aggression in our communities through conflict resolution techniques, understanding different roles, stopping stereotypes and increased civic engagement.
The workshop will be located at the Men as Peacemakers office at 205 West 2nd Street, Suite 15, (enter at street level from 2nd Street) in the Arrowhead Place Building. Please contact Linda at 722–4745, ext 120 to register.
Match of the Month
Jacob and Mitch Peterson
Congratulations to Jacob and Mitch for being September´s match of the month!
Jacob and Mitch have been matched for a year and a half and they have a great mentoring relationship. They have explored a lot of fun activities together – going to movies, skiing, watching a hockey game, having dinner together and going for bike rides.
One of Jacob and Mitch´s favorite things to do is woodworking projects and carving things out of wood. Something they are both looking forward in the future to is getting the opportunity to try out Mitch´s boat and enoy the water and warm weather. Jacob´s mom says "Mitch is a wonderful mentor; he has a great relationship with Jacob. We are lucky to have him in Jacob´s lilfe."
Thank you Jacob and Mitch for your wonderful friendship and commitment to each other!
Teen Clothes Closet
The Teen Clothes Closet is open at the Copeland Community Center, and will provide clothing for teens in need.
- Basic clothing provided for emergency situations.
- Clothing geared for youth ages 13–21.
- Clients taken on a referral basis only.
- Appointments are necessary.
For more information or to set up an appointment call 218–393–0851 or 218–279–2543, ext. 101.
Sponsored by: Copeland Community Center & Program of Promise, 1112 N. Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN
Five Points
Five Points is an academic mentoring program working with students in grades K–12. We match volunteers with students to assist them academically at a school site or local community center. This can be either during school hours or in an after–school program. The primary goal of Five Points is to support the relationship between the student and volunteer. An academic mentor may expect to help with homework, aid with specific subject areas, and participate in educational games and activities with the youth.
If you would like to tutor your existing mentee in school, know of someone who would be interested in becoming an academic mentor, or are a parent of a youth that could benefit from academic help, please contact Jeramy Katchuba at 722–4745, ext. 161 or jkatchuba@duluthymca.org.
Mentor Duluth Activities
Match Activities
Volunteer With the North Shore Scenic Railroad
- DATE:
- Saturday, September 13
- TIME:
- 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- NOTES:
- 15 matches are needed to join us for a volunteer opportunity to help clean up garbage along the tracks of the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Matches will meet at the Depot, ride in a private car and be dropped off to pick up trash along the Lakewalk area. Volunteers will then head back to the Train Depot for pizza and pop. The rest of the afternoon is open to volunteers to tour the Train Museum. Please wear long pants and bring a pair of cotton work gloves. Call the Mentor Duluth office at 722–4745, ext. 120 to sign up.
Playhouse Production Of "High School Musical"
- TIMES AND DATES:
- Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
- LOCATION:
- The Duluth Playhouse (located at 506 West Michigan Street)
- COST:
- FREE
- NOTES:
- Mentor Duluth is providing an opportunity for matches to see Disney´s most watched movie, High School Musical. It is the Duluth Youth Repertory Theater Company´s production of the show. Watch the twists and turns of high school basketball superstar Troy and brainy and beautiful transfer student Gabriella as they find their love for singing, for theatre, and for each other in this world–wide phenomenon, Disney mega–hit musical making its Northland premiere.
Call 722–4745, ext 120 to reserve your tickets.
Waiting List Activities
Outdoor Cooking Adventure At Hartley Nature Center
- DATE:
- Thursday, September 18
- TIME:
- 5:30–7:00 p.m.
- LOCATION:
- Hartley Nature Center
- COST:
- Free
- NOTES:
- This outdoor adventure begins with a lesson on outdoor cooking and is open to 10 waiting list kids. While your foil packets of food are cooking , join in the fun of hands–on camping skills that will include tent set–up races and how to tie up a safe bear bag. Call the Mentor Duluth office at 722–4745, ext. 120 to sign up.
Community Event
Harvest Festival 2008
- DATE:
- Saturday, September 6, 2008
- TIME:
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- COST:
- FREE
- LOCATION:
- Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth
- NOTES:
- The Harvest Festival brings producers and consumers together to develop a healthy and sustainable food system. It is a one–day family event. It features such things as a farmers´ market, food and craft demonstrations, composting tips for the new and experienced, live music, alternative energy, many youth activities, farm animals and much, much more. Food vendors get the chance to emphasize locally produced ingredients. For more information you can e–mail farming@charter.net.
Free Art Day At The Duluth Art Institute
- DATE:
- Saturday, September 27
- TIME:
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- LOCATION:
- 2229 West 2nd Street
- NOTES:
- Get a jump on Fall at our free Art Day. Several make–and–take art projects are available to wrap your imagination around. It is always a crazy and creative day, so don´t miss out on all the messy fun! Learn how to throw bowls on the wheel and experience art making ideas that can be easily replicated at home. No need to pre–register. For more information call 723–1310.
17th Annual United Way Chili Cook–Off
- DATE:
- Thursday, September 11th
- TIME:
- 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
- PLACE:
- Palucchi Hall at the DECC
- COST:
- $3.00 kids, Adults $6.00 or Family $16.00.
Come one and all to the 17th Annual United Way Chili Cook–Off!!
Taste test different chilis and support the United Way, which contributes to 47 community programs in Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor.
Come support the YMCA or Boys and Girls Club or Copeland, or Woodland Hills or your favorite chili!