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SUMMARY:The YES! House Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The YES! House has been hosting creative events for the past few years\, but now\, after completing a $1M capital campaign—and overcoming the hurdles involved in rural renovation projects—construction is officially complete!  \n\n\n\nExpect live music\, local art\, interactive activities\, tours\, and great food at this celebration honoring the people and creativity shaping the region’s future. \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include national rural arts strategist\, John Davis; Scott Marquardt\, President of the Southwest Initiative Foundation; The YES! House architects James Arentson and Miranda Moen; DoPT Board and Staff; and more! \n\n\n\nOpen House + Tours from 3–6 PM: Drop in for an interactive tour with engaging activities in different spaces around The YES! House! Snacks and beverages provided. \n\n\n\nProgram + Party from 6–8 PM: Hear from DoPT staff\, board\, key partners\, and folks that have made The YES! House what it is today during a brief program and celebratory toast\, followed by music and merriment! Champagne + NA tincture bar and cake will be served! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\n\n\n\nThe YES! House is a project of Department of Public Transformation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-yes-house-grand-opening/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day in Granite Falls
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. Learn more about the lunch and learn session and the TA appointments. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required. Use the button below to register for the full day\, just the lunch and learn session\, or for only a dedicated TA session with Propel Nonprofits. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies\, presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n\nQuestions about the day? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-in-granite-falls/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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