This one-day gathering will give you, as self-advocates, family members, and service providers, the conceptual knowledge and practical skills to advocate for and help create services that meet your needs, desires, and dreams. Join The Arc Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 15, and learn more on how you can take charge of your life and your services. The conference will be at the Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN.

The keynote speaker will be Anne Roehl, a leader in Person-Centered Thinking and Person-Centered Planning at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration. During the opening session, trainers in Person-Centered Thinking will lend you support while Anne leads a variety of discussions and exercises. We’ll talk about what Person-Centered Thinking means and prepare you for more detailed exercises in the afternoon breakout sessions.

The conference registration fee is $75 for individuals, $50 for self-advocates. Your event registration fee includes all conference workshops and presentations, lunch on Saturday, and refreshments. Tickets for the Saturday Night Awards Banquet are $50 and are not included in the conference registration fee. Register by Oct. 31.

If you are interested in registering, volunteering, or have any other questions, please contact The Arc Minnesota at mail@arcmn.org or1-800-582-5256

Halloween Dance

6-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Mower County Senior Center. $3 per person. Costume Contest Judges: James Wilcox, Laura Lee and Betsy Singer from KAAL-TV.

Get ready for the best party of the year, when we all get dressed up in wild costumes and dance the evening away to old favorites like “Monster Mash,” “Thriller,” and other spooky tunes. People of all ages and abilities are invited to this great Halloween dance featuring great music, costume contest, refreshments and prizes.

Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5, 2014 at The Austin Eagles Club, 107 11th St. NE, Austin. Tickets are available at The Arc office, The Austin Eagles Club or from any member of The Arc Board of Directors.

Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12.

At the door, tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children. Children 5 and under are free.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers Are Needed for The Special Olympics Minnesota Area 10 Bowling Tournament on Saturday October 11 at Echo Lanes in Austin

Please contact Emily Dierberger at emily.dierberger@somn.org or 612-604-1286 for more information.

The Arc Mower County promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. You can help build The Arc Mower County by making a secure, online contribution by visiting www.thearcmc.org/donate.htm. Thank you for supporting the work of The Arc.