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Jan 17th, 2012 - Jun 17th, 2012
Going to Pieces

Going to Pieces Quilt Guild of Virginia celebrates its 30 year anniversary with approximately 30 members. The exhibit showcases 90 quilts and quilted objects from 18 members. See the creative advances from their first to most current quilts. Within each quilt the women’s personalities show through from humor to artistic vision. 

May 3rd, 2012
PJ Party on the Trolley

Join us for a fun night on the trolley and in the museum!  Wear your favorite pair of PJ’s and take a ride on our famous trolley over to historic Glen Location.  Discover the museum for popcorn and a movie in the theater.  Cost:  $4.00 per person. 

Limited spaces available, spaces will be filled in order of arrival.

2 trolley runs one at 5:00 and another at 5:30.  Movie starts at 7:00.  Event subject to change weather permitting.  All ages.

May 11th, 2012
Empowher Women's Expo

It will be a day to experience professional and personal development with culture and inspiration with other women in our area. Empower yourself and achieve your full potential. Reach for new possibilites in yourself, in one another and in our communities.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors & Speakers (free admission)

10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker:
Kathleen Annette, M.D.,Blandin Foundation
'Women: Our Role in Leadership'

1:00 Panel Discussion:
'HR: Managing a Diverse Workforce'
AHRA

3:00 p.m. Speaker:
Ardy Nurmi-Wilberg, Executive Director, Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability (IRPS)
Excited Energy on the Iron Range - A Sustainability Story

Earn CEUs by Hibbing Community College

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Featuring Tina & Lena

An all-new show created specifically for our Women's Expo, Tina & Lena, the popular Minnesota comedy and singing duo and two of the funniest ladies you'll ever meet will entertain, motivate and inspire audiences of all ages. Get ready to loosen up, lighten up and LAUGH!

Social Hour from 5-6 p.m.

Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Show: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $30

Space is limited. Please call to register: 800.372.6437

May 12th, 2012
Quilting Extravaganza Event

May 12
10am -4pm

 
• Quick Quilted Miniatures
• Granny Quilts
• Granny Quilts Décor!
• Fat Quarter Quilts
• The Quilter’s Edge
• The Complete Guide to Quilting
• Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm
• Fresh from the clothesline

May 17th, 2012
PJ Party on the Trolley

 Join us for a fun night on the trolley and in the museum!  Wear your favorite pair of PJ's and take a ride on our famous trolley over to historic Glen Location.  Discover the museum and head to the theater for a movie.  

Limited spaces available, spaces will be filled in order of arrival.

Two trolley runs: 5:00 & 5:30 p.m.

Weather permitting.  All ages.

May 19th, 2012
Iron Range History Conference

Please join us!
8 am-4 pm
Minnesota Discovery Center

Featured Speakers:

Steve Potts with Steve Rossini, "From the Old Country to the New: Push and Pull Factors, Migration and Immigration..."

Roberta Palen: "Using Land Ownership Records for Local History and Genealogy"

Pam Brunfelt: "I'm from Da' Range ~ Visions and Realities: The Iron Range."

More info to come.

Enjoy a day to learn about Iron Range history, our rich culture and genealogy as speakers share their insights, expertise and passion!

Earn CEUs from Hibbing Community College.

Registration:
$25 MDC Members
$35 Non-members
$20 College Student (with current ID)
$10 Ages 7-17

Must pre-register for lunch (Soup & Sandwich Buffet), $12.25 per person
Advance registrations taken until Thursday, May 10th
Please call 800.372.6437 x 222 (Sue Godfrey)
Or email Sue at sue.godfrey@mndiscoverycenter.com

See you at 8:00 am for Registration, Refreshments & Conversation!