Souper Bowl Sunday - Sun. 2/7

Submitted by Rob on January 20, 2010 - 4:07pm.

Souper Bowl Sunday is truly reason to celebrate. Before many of us gather with way too many munchies to watch overgrown, overpaid, over(fill-in-the-blank) boys play the Super Bowl, come to worship on Sunday, February 7 and take part in a Souper Bowl that makes a difference. The 2009 Spirit Garage Fantasy Football League will be making soup hoping you’ll consider making a donation. This years charity of choice will be chosen by Jay Davis with the winning team Wildfan. Congrats Jay for being the 2009 Spirit Garage Fantasy Football Champion. Let’s help him celebrate by joining in on the festivities of Souper Bowl Sunday. You’re invited to bring a soup to share, or simply come and enjoy! Cups and Spoons will be available or bring your own.

• Location: Music Box Theater, 1407 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55403
• Start: 7 Feb 2010 - 10:20am
• Stop: 7 Feb 2010 - 11:55am

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Sunday Afternoon Sail on Lake Minnetonka - Sun. 9/6

Submitted by Rob on July 29, 2009 - 1:05pm.

You’re invited for a short sail (2-4 PM) on little Lake Minnetonka for those interested as well as those unable to enjoy the weekend sail on Lake Superior in September. There is space on the boat for 5 people. Suggested donation is $10 and can be applied toward the Spirit Garage Sailing Trip. We will gather at the Music Box Theater at 1 PM to carpool or meet us at the marina. Plan to return back to the Music Box by 5 PM.

You need to reserve your spot. Contact Captain Jack.

Directions to Shorewood Yacht Club: 600 W Lake St. Excelsior, MN 55331-1755 (952) 474-0600 (Do NOT use Google Map!)
Get to Hwy. 7 heading west to Excelsior.  Turn right on Cty. Rd. 19 (Oak St.)  About 1/2 a mile down you come to a curve to the left.  Right at that curve you see a sailboat with a sign on your right.  Slow down and follow the directions to the dock and park. Come to the first dock to your right when you're facing the bay.  My boat is the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th down on your right.

What to Wear: Something comfortable for a sunny day, plus sun glasses and a hat. Sunscreen and a windbreaker is recommended too. You may get a little wet if it's really windy or if it rains. Make sure you bring a bottle of water for drinking.

Hope you’ll join me. Save your spot by emailing me: Jack.

• Location: Carpool from the Music Box Theater, 1407 Nicollet Ave, Mpls 55403
• Start: 6 Sep 2009 - 1:00pm
• Stop: 6 Sep 2009 - 5:00pm

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Worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell followed by a Picnic - Sun. 8/30

Submitted by Rob on July 22, 2009 - 1:32pm.

Break out your rollerblades, ride your bike, grab your favorite 4 legged and 2 legged friends and join Spirit Garage at the Lake Harriet Bandshell for Worship.  Afterward come up the hill and enjoy the BBQ. We ask everyone to bring their own item to grill and a dish to share. Spirit in Action Team is hosting this event. They invite you to SIGN UP and help make this a great day. Contact: Bo Johnston.

• Location: 43rd St. W and E Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409
• Start: 30 Aug 2009 - 10:00am
• Stop: 30 Aug 2009 - 1:00pm

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Sail around the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior: Weekend 9/19-21

Submitted by Rob on July 21, 2009 - 10:40am.

Picture sailing in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. This is for both people new to sailing and experienced sailors. For New sailors, you just need a willingness to learn. Below is a little bit more about the Apostle Islands and the trip:

Escape to God's Wilderness Creation leaving behind the Urban Rat Race. Wild landscapes in the greatest of lakes with over a dozen islands to explore. Land of pine and hemlock, eagle and bear. Ancestral home of the Ojibwe people. The nation's finest collection of historic lighthouses. Paradise for campers, boaters, and kayakers. This and more... The Apostle Islands.

SUMMARY:

LOCATION: Come for a LONG WEEKEND in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisconsin (Only 4.5 hours from Minneapolis to Northern Wisconsin)

LOCATION: Apostle Islands in Bayfield WI.

DATE: We will leave the harbor at 9 AM, Saturday Morning, September 17 (We encourage people to come up the night before). We return to the harbor on Monday Afternoon, September 21. (We hope to depart Bayfield by 5 PM to head home).

EVENTS: Sailing (OF COURSE!), Hiking on the Islands, Visit Lighthouses, Sunday Service on the water.

COST:  $325. plus meals while not on the boat and transportation (We encourage carpooling!).

SIGN UP:  $50 Deposit to Spirit Garage required to hold your spot. Full payment due by August 16.

CONTACT: Rob Norris-Weber or call 612-312-3419

• Location: Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, near Bayfield, Wisconsin
• Start: 19 Sep 2009 - 9:00am
• Stop: 21 Sep 2009 - 5:00pm

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Habitat for Humanity - Week of July 20 - 24

Submitted by Rob on May 28, 2009 - 9:22am.

Spirit Garage is partnering with Bethlehem Lutheran again this year for Habitat for Humanity. This project will be at an earlier phase of construction. For those not familiar with Habitat - it's a hands-on program that provides affordable housing. Habitat relies on volunteers to actually build the houses, and people at all skill levels are welcomed. There is professional guidance, materials, tools and a free lunch.

Note that you can volunteer for one day or more, however there is limited space. Days are from 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Specific location will be shared after you sign up. If you are ready to sign on or have questions please Contact Jennifer Peterson.

• Location: St. Paul, MN - Need to sign up to attend.
• Start: 20 Jul 2009 - 8:30am
• Stop: 24 Jul 2009 - 5:00pm

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Be Part of the Earth Day Street Team

Submitted by john6481 on February 8, 2009 - 4:37pm.

Help plan the Earth Day Clean Up at Loring Park!

The Minneapolis Earth Day Watershed Clean up is an annual event sponsored jointly by the Minneapolis Parks Board, the City of Minneapolis, and local park coordinators.  Earth Day provides both a volunteer experience and environmental education to Minneapolis residents and park users who participate in the event.  The annual event involves cleaning up the major watersheds and parks in the City of Minneapolis.

It will be a neighborhood effort with volunteers from local residents, neighborhood groups, businesses and churches to help clean the largest park in the Central Minneapolis community.  Spirit Garage is serving as the site coordinators for the Loring Park and we would LOVE your help.

We will need several types of volunteers including:

• Street team members to hand out flyers to businesses, condo associations, and churches;
• Phone and email team members to connect with local businesses & resident groups;
• Site coordinators to sign people up and distribute clean up materials;
• And much more!

If you are interested in helping plan this important event, please contact Bo Johnston at bo.johnston@gmail.com or look for him at Spirit Garage.  We will have a planning meeting on Sunday, March 1st at the Dunn Brothers - Loring Park after the SG service.

• Location: Dunn Brothers - Loring Park
• Start: 1 Mar 2009 - 12:00pm
• Stop: 1 Mar 2009 - 1:00pm

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