Act of Outreach - Minneapolis St. Paul

We HPS'ers want to thank the NOAH folks in Minneapolis St. Paul. They've agreed to put out some HPS brochures at their end-of-summer picnic. We really do appreciate it! Just in case any readers are in the area, here's the info on the event. You can also check out the NOAH site too for other albinism-related coming events - www.albinism.org.

Twin Cities End of Summer Pot Luck Picnic

Mark your calendar for the Twin Cities potluck albinism picnic!
When? Sunday September 13th at 11:00am
Where? Beards Plaissance on the west side of Lake Harriett in Minneapolis.
What? Please bring a dish to share and beverages for your crew. And, of course, sunscreen. :-)
We’ll supply plates, utensils, condiments, etc. There is a toddler park on the grounds, but if you have some fun summer games bring those along as well. We’ve reserved the picnic shelter, so we’ll plan on gathering rain or shine.
Questions? Contact Sue at gsmckinley@comcast.net or 952-830-1515.http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/permits/park_maps/Beards_Plaissance.pdf
Parking is available along the lake parkway as well as on Upton.

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