Best Brew on a Budget
Keith Tomlinson, the Head Roaster from Peace Coffee, will be at Linden Hills Co-op to talk about how to enjoy a great cup of coffee...on a budget. He'll discuss the best methods for coffee brewing that will excite your taste buds without straining your budget.
Feb 7, 10-11:30am
Linden Hills Co-op, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis
Pre-register by calling 612-922-1159
FREE

The Second Annual Art Sled Rally
If you are wondering what exactly an art sled is, here's the official explanation: "Any contraption built to slide down a snowy slope in the most fashionable, ridiculous or artistic way."  Okay, so that doesn't clear things up entirely, but it certainly builds the curiosity and excitement.  This Saturday's Art Sled rally at Powderhorn park is the perfect time to embrace the fact that  living in Minnesota does bring with it some different, and special, perks. So design and build your own sled or just join in the fun as a spectator.  There will be live music, a warming tent and hot cocoa in addition to the sledding antics.
Feb 7, Midwinter Festival begins at 11am & the Art Sled Rally begins at 1pm
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis

Basics of Snowshoeing Class
Learn the ins and outs of snowshoeing and the initial skills you will need to get outside and hit the trails.  The class ends with--what else--a snowshoeing excursion to test out your new skills.
Feb 7, 2pm
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan
Register by calling 952-891-7000
Cost: $8/adult and $4/youth


Image: Flickr/CreativeCommons


Second Runway
Goodwill/Easter Seals presents the second annual Second Runway fashion show, highlighting the moment when style and sustainability meet. This eco-friendly fashion show features Twin Cities-area designers' re-creations of pieces purchased at local goodwill stores.
Feb 7, Doors open at 6:30 pm
Goodwill/Easter Seals Headquarters, 553 Fairview Ave N, St Paul
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door

Backyard Harvest Fundraiser
Come support the launch of Backyard Harvest- a community-building program in urban permaculture, which will provide garden education for homeowners and neighborhoods, as well as entrepreneurial and small scale food production training for farmers.  The fundraiser has no cover charge, but will raise money through donations and a silent auction. Come to learn more about the program and about becoming a customer or volunteer--even if you don't have money to give, your support will help this new program put down roots.    
Feb 9, 6:30-8:30pm
Merlin's Rest, 3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis


Minnesota CERTs Third Statewide Conference: CERTs 2009: Harnessing Resources & Teamwork for Minnesota's Energy Future
Bringing together over 500 Minnesotans who are leaders in creating a clean energy future, this two-day conference could not be more timely.  Yet whether you are an emerging leader or a regular citizen, the two-day event aims to help all citizens build energy efficient and clean energy projects in their communities.
Feb 10-11
St Cloud Civic Center, 10th Ave S, St Cloud


Barnyards in Backyards Urban Farming- Chickens in the City Course
If freshly laid eggs and chickens pecking around your backyard sounds appealing, then this Chickens in the City course is definitely for you! Come learn how to care for chickens and other poultry in an urban setting.
Feb 11, 6-9pm
3414 W 47th St, Minneapolis
Cost: $21
For more information contact instructor Peat Willcutt