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SUMMARY:Summer Social with AK Connection
DESCRIPTION:Summer Social for Adult Adoptees | June 20 \nJoin AK Connection for a relaxed summer evening of community\, conversation\, and connection. \nWhether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new\, this is a chance to gather with other adult adoptees and their guests in a casual and welcoming environment. AK Connection will provide appetizers throughout the evening\, and additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from Arbeiter Brewing and Revival. \n5:00–8:00 PM Arbeiter Brewing 3038 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis \n21+ | All adult adoptees (domestic & intercountry) and their guests are welcome to the Summer Social. \nRegistration Required \nSuggested Donation: $5 Donations help cover food costs and support AK \nConnection’s ongoing social\, cultural\, and educational programming throughout the year. \nAdditional Information All attendees are expected to adhere to our community guidelines to help create a respectful\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for everyone. \nAnother Opportunity to ConnectEarlier in the day\, Dr. Kim Park Nelson will be hosting a screening of Joy Ride as part of the “Screening Adoption: Adoption Film Series and Adoptee Audience Research” project. This is only open to adoptees\, registration required. \nMovie Matinee 2:30–5:00 PM\nMinneapolis \nAttendees will have the option—but never the obligation—to complete a brief\, anonymous survey about the film’s adoption content. Participation in the research component is entirely voluntary. \nYou’re welcome to attend either event or join fellow adoptees for both. \nThank you! 고맙습니다!
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/summer-social-with-ak-connection/
LOCATION:Arbeiter Brewing\, 3038 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:AK Connection
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SUMMARY:JOY RIDE - SCREENING ADOPTION: ADOPTION FILM SERIES/ ADOPTEE AUDIENCE RESEARCH
DESCRIPTION:JOY RIDE (2023)\nComedy\, 1:35\, Rated R\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 20 2026\, 2:30-5:00 P.M.\nMinneapolis \nFour Asian American friends bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are\, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers. (imdb.com) \nAfter this screening\, AK Connection will be hosting an Adoptee Only Summer Social at 5 PM at Arbieter Brewery in Mpls. This is open to all adoptees and their plus ones. Registration is required. \nEach film contains adoption-related content that some viewers may find difficult to watch\, and the film ratings reflect the level of adult content in each film. Please watch at your own discretion. \nPlease RSVP in the Google Form. \nThis film will be screened\nwith English subtitles. \nfree • RSVP required\nadult adoptees only\n? npadopteesmn@gmail.com
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/joy-ride-screening-adoption-adoption-film-series-adoptee-audience-research/
LOCATION:Hosmer Library\, 347 E 36th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NPA":MAILTO:npadopteesmn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T173000
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SUMMARY:Blue Bayou - SCREENING ADOPTION: ADOPTION FILM SERIES/ ADOPTEE AUDIENCE RESEARCH
DESCRIPTION:BLUE BAYOU (2021)\nDrama\, 1:59\, Rated R\nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 17 2026\, 5:30-8:00 P.M.\nMinneapolis \nAs a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family\, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home. (imdb.com) \nPlease RSVP in the Google Form. \nEach film contains adoption-related content that some viewers\nmay find difficult to watch\, and the film ratings reflect the level of adult content in each film. \nPlease watch at your own discretion.\nThis film will be screenedwith English subtitles. \nfree • RSVP required\nadult adoptees only\n? npadopteesmn@gmail.com
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/blue-bayou-screening-adoption-adoption-film-series-adoptee-audience-research/
LOCATION:Hosmer Library\, 347 E 36th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NPA":MAILTO:npadopteesmn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair
DESCRIPTION:May 30 11am-9pm Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Asia at the Twin Cities Metro Asian Fair\, a lively community event featuring traditional performances\, delicious street food\, cultural exhibits\, and family-friendly activities. \nExperience music\, dance\, art\, and flavorsfrom across Asia while connecting with local communities in a festive\, welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/twin-cities-west-metro-asian-fair/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Arbeiter x AK Connection Chimaek Night
DESCRIPTION:May 21 5-8pm \nJoin A Connection\, Arbeiter Brewing Company\, and bb.q Chicken for a special chimaek night celebrating Korean culture and community. \nEnjoy Korean fried chicken paired with craft beer\, highlighting collaborations across Korean adoptee-owned businesses. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/arbeiter-x-ak-connection-chimaek-night/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Edina Asian American Alliance's AAPI Festival
DESCRIPTION:Edina Asian American Alliance’s AAPI Festival\nAK Connection is joining Edina Asian American Alliance (EAAA) at their fourth annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Festival. Featuring performances\, local culture\, and community\, the festival will be a joyful place to celebrate the vibrant AAPI cultures of Edina/Minnesota. \nThis year’s theme is Cultivating Community!
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/edina-aapi-festival/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:AK Connection
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SUMMARY:Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Day with AK Connection is a fun family-friendly gathering for Korean adoptees\, their families\, and their friends. Everyone in your family and chosen family is welcome—whether this is your first AK Connection event or you’ve joined us before\, we’d love to see you! 🎈\n\n\n\nJoin us for lunch\, games\, activities\, and story time to explore Korean culture together. More details coming soon! \nRegistration Required \nBy registering before April 26\, you help us plan enough materials\, snacks\, and space. All attendees of this event must follow AK Connection’s community expectations. \nAbout Bryant Lake Regional Park & Pavilion\nBryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie is a scenic park featuring wooded trails\, a swimming beach\, and a lake for fishing and boating. Our event will be right next to a playground and the popular disc golf course\, making it a great spot for both relaxing and outdoor activities. For those who are interested in the disc golf course\, passes are available for purchase on the Three Rivers Parks website. The pavilion is an enclosed building with patio areas\, indoor restrooms\, and water access. \nParking & Accessibility\nThere are a number of parking lots within the park\, please use the address above to bring you to the nearest lot to the pavilion. The pavilion is easily accessible\, with nearby parking just a short 1–5 minute walk away. Paths are paved and mostly flat\, making it convenient for strollers and mobility devices.
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/childrens-day/
LOCATION:Bryant Lake Pavilion\, 6800 Rowland Road\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, United States
CATEGORIES:AK Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:IKAA Chat with AK Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join AK Connection for a conversation about IKAA and what the gathering experience can look like for Korean adoptees from Minnesota. Whether you have attended before\, are planning to go\, or are simply curious\, this is a chance to connect and ask questions. This is a virtual event on Google Meet.
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/ikaa-chat-with-ak-connection/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:AK Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
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CREATED:20260410T214628Z
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UID:9946-1775988000-1775995200@akconnection.org
SUMMARY:Roots & Reflections: Adoptive Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Roots & Reflections: A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees is a guided support space for Korean adoptees in Minnesota to share experiences in a respectful\, judgment-free setting. Hosted by AK Connection and Megan Nyberg\, LPCC\, this session focuses on exploring adoptive family dynamics. This is a virtual event on Google Meet.
URL:https://akconnection.org/event/roots-reflections-adoptive-family-dynamics/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:AK Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231030T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T080000
DTSTAMP:20260625T043640
CREATED:20170518T070617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T070617Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday Workshop
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URL:https://akconnection.org/event/small-business-saturday-workshop/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:info@demo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T170000
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SUMMARY:Consulting Business Credit Building
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URL:https://akconnection.org/event/consulting-business-credit-building/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:info@demo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T170000
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CREATED:20170518T070524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T070524Z
UID:1752-1697097600-1697130000@akconnection.org
SUMMARY:The new startup is on the way
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URL:https://akconnection.org/event/the-new-startup-is-on-the-way/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:info@demo.com
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SUMMARY:Taking Your Startup to The Next Level
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URL:https://akconnection.org/event/taking-your-startup-to-the-next-level/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:info@demo.com
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