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Union Welcomes New Director
  • July 16 2006|
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Josh - Director

The Northfield Union of Youth, Inc. has a new Director. The Youth Board unanimously voted to hire Joshua Hinnenkamp and their choice was approved by the Adult Board in April of 2006. Josh worked as an AmeriCorps member for the Union of Youth from 2004 until 2005 and has had a paid staff position as Program Coordinator since then.

About Josh

Josh, and his twin brother Tad, were born in Chicago. He grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota for most of his youth. During high school Josh spent his time as punk rocker and enjoyed wrestling – he even made it to State twice. After Josh graduated high school he came to Northfield to attend St. Olaf college, where he earned a B.A. in English. Since then he has lived and worked in the Northfield community. He says Northfield feels more like home then anywhere else and that it will always be ‘home’ to him. Community involvement is important to Josh. He feels that by working at The Key, he is making a contribution to the community.

Vision

Josh is optimistic about where The Key is headed. He was worried for a while about most of the Youth Board graduating in May of 2006, but since the 2006-2007 board has been elected things have been great. There are a lot of new faces and fantastic new ideas. The new Youth Board is really stepping up to the challenges of leadership. Their and Josh’s tasks at hand include fixing up The Key’s physical space; evaluating existing programs; creating new programs (based on youth input); possibly looking for a new building; discovering where the new board would like to take the organization; and developing more sustainable funding sources. The future is up to the kids, says Josh.

The Key is like no other place… Here, people from different groups and ages gather to engage, hang out and participate. Josh wants to make sure that The Key continues to be a open and welcoming environment. If you are unfamiliar with The Key, come down and meet some of the people, or sit in on one of the weekly Wednesday Union of Youth meetings at 3:45.


Book Club to Read Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions
  • July 03 2006|
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The Key will be reading Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast Of Champions for the month of July. Anyone between the ages 12 and 20 is welcomed and encouraged to come down to the Key monday July 10th at 5:00pm to pick up their FREE copy of the book. The first assignment will be handed out at that time as well. Book Club meets every monday at 5:00pm and always free and open to the public. Breakfast of Champions is American social satire at funniest and finest, and is considered by many to be Vonnegut’s best novel.


Rock and Hip Hop Show
  • June 18 2006|
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We’re pleased to inform you of a concert happening at The Key on Friday, June 30th. The performance will feature the lyrical dexterity and uncanny beatbox ability (oral musical composition) of Carnage (Hecatomb Records) & the blistering hybrid-rock of The Bill Mike Band (Uncategorizable Records). Both artists/crews will have separate sets & will end the show with a collaboration of high-energy original music. All of the performing artists volunteer services to youth and adults in the Twin Cities area and strive to instill positive messages in the minds of youth from all cultural and economic backgrounds. Tickets are $5 at the door with showtime at 7:00pm.


Lighten Up: Carleton’s Sixth Annual Garage Sale
  • June 10 2006|
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Lighten Up
The sale will happen on Thursday, June 15th and Friday, June 16th from 8am to 7pm and on Saturday, June 17th from 8am to 12 noon at Carleton’s West Gym.

Acting in the Community Together (ACT), Carleton’s center for community service and civic engagement will host Lighten Up, Carleton’s Sixth Annual Garage Sale with Northfield Area Special Olympics, the Northfield Union of Youth, Project Friendship, the Village School.

Items include clothes, linens, books, lamps, kitchenware, and more. For questions about the sale or how to donate items, contact Erin Sterling at (507) 646-7019.

See the event at upcoming.org »


Board Elections – June 7th, 2006
  • May 30 2006|
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The Board Elections will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, 2006. We will be electing the new 2006 – 2007 youth board.
Contact us for more information.


Book Club to read “Beat” classic On the Road
  • May 12 2006|
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The Key will be handing out free copies of The Beat Generation primer, Jack Kerouac’s On The Road. First published in 1957, this work is now considered not only the bible of the Beats, but also an American classic. Come by The Key this monday, the 15th, at 5:00 to pick up a FREE copy of the book (or any time before or after then…just come on down and get your free book). Book Club meets every monday at 5:00 to discuss the previous weeks reading assignment. For the 22nd, please read Book 1 (up to page 99).
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Art Project for Tuesday, May 16th 2006
  • May 04 2006|
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On May 9th, Art Project will be making Super Cool Melty Plastic Sculptures. Art Project starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. All materials are provided, and all are welcome. See ya there!

Groovy man.


TRAMPLED BY TURTLES PLAYING MAY 5TH
  • May 03 2006|
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Duluth-based bluegrass jambanders Trampled By Turtles will be performing at The Key Friday May 5th. Doors open 6:00 and music starts 7:00. Opening for TBT will be local act Breaking Point . The admission cost is $7 at the door. The Key is located at 303 S. Water St. next to Basils Pizza. Call 507.663.0715 for any questions.

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Fundraiser Dinner for The Key
  • April 11 2006|
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The Northfield Union of Youth (The Key) will be having a spaghetti supper benefit Tuesday April 18th, 6pm-8pm, at the Emmaus Church. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students. There will be meat and veggie options. Reservations are recommended: 507.581.3100. Or sign up in the Upcoming column at Northfield.org.
Please come show your support for youth in our community by attending the benefit dinner. Any questions please call the Key at 507.663.0715.


Book Club to Read The Sun Also Rises
  • April 07 2006|
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The Key’s Book Club will be reading The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway during the month of April. There are still FREE copies at the Key and anyone remotely interested should come to a monday meeting at 5:00. For the 10th we are reading Book 1 (of 3) and are hoping for some lively discussions. Please call Tom or Josh at the Key 663-0715 with any questions.


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Northfield Union of Youth

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Northfield Union of Youth
Going into a week of gratitude and thanks giving, we know that we have so much to be appreciative of. The community of Northfield has never stepped down from a challenge, and they have continually been willing to open both their minds and their hearts to the work around them that needs to be done to make this community a great place for EVERYONE. Never enough words exist to thank all those who give of their time, of their talents, and of their resources. THANK YOU so much to everyone who gave to the NUY during Give to the Max. We are so grateful to you all for believing in the power of youth voice and the creation of a caring community! ...
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“Hello, my name is Haley Heiner. I am the Co-President of the Northfield Union of Youth, also known as 'The Key.' I have been attending there for a while now and I’ve honestly never felt more at home there. So many wonderful people have accepted me there and I’ve gained amazing new friendships. The Key has helped me through so much regarding mental health, social skills, financial problems, and more. Without The Key, I don’t know where I would be today, and so many youth could say the same. The Key is the longest-running youth-led and youth-empowering organization recorded in the United States and I want it to stay that way. So many kids, including me, need a safe space like The Key. I'm so grateful that I have a place like this, and I am beyond grateful that our community cares for this organization.” Please consider donating for Give to the Max: give.mn/l8xqif ...
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