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SUMMARY:Minnesota Community Education Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our community educator\, Sonja Mertz\, will be exhibiting and presenting at the Minnesota Community Education Association Conference. Sonja Mertz will be among many inspiring speakers to spread awareness and education about problem gambling. \nLearn more: https://mn-mcea.org/event/2024-mcea-fall-conference-duluth/ \n 
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/minnesota-community-education-association-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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SUMMARY:MARRCH Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Shaping the Future Together Through Evidence-Based Practices. The MARRCH Education Committee has lined up thought leaders\, innovators and people of excellence to share their knowledge\, experience\, and success. Our program manager\, Adina Black\, and community educator\, Sonja Mertz will be exhibiting to participate in this event. \n  \nLearn more: https://www.marrch.org/page/annual-conference#details \n 
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/marrch-annual-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 MEGT Midwinter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our community educator\, Sonja Mertz\, will be exhibiting at the 2025 Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MGET) Midwinter Conference from February 2 – 3. \n 
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/2025-megt-midwinter-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelly Inn St. Cloud\, 100 4th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Our community educator\, Sonja Mertz\, will be exhibiting at Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis. \nThis workshop for parents and caregivers of 3rd – 12th graders will provide essential information and strategies for addressing the growing concerns around youth vaping and cannabis use\, led by three experts in the field. Learn about the current nicotine and cannabis products popular among teens\, the associated health risks\, and how targeted marketing and social media affect youth behavior. The workshop will also cover the impact of recent cannabis policy changes in Minnesota and important information about legalization. By empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge and communication tools\, the goal is to help you engage in effective conversations with your teens about the dangers of vaping and cannabis use. \nThis workshop is for parents and caregivers of 3rd – 12th graders and will provide information and tools for addressing these concerns\, led by three experts in the field. Learn about: • Health risks • Current trends and popular products • Industry marketing tactics • Minnesota cannabis laws • Practical strategies to talk to your child about vaping and cannabis use \nAttendance is free. \nLocation: Eastview High School : Auditorium and Cafe
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/open-conversations-empowering-parents-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-vaping-and-cannabis/
LOCATION:Eastview High School\, 6200 140th Street West\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Social Service Association
DESCRIPTION:Our community educator\, Sonja Mertz\, and executive director\, Susan Sheridan Tucker will be exhibiting and presenting at this years Minnesota Social Service Association. \nWhen and where: March 26 to March 28\, 2025\, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. \nThis event offers both in-person and virtual participation options. \nKey Features: \n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Rachel Evangelisto\, a racial justice advocate and the first Indigenous Miss Minnesota\, will deliver the keynote address. \n\n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs): Attendees can earn up to 18.5 CEUs through over 100 in-person breakout sessions. Virtual participants can obtain up to 22 CEUs via live webinars\, with additional opportunities through on-demand content. \n\n\nExpo Hall: The event features an extensive Expo Hall with over 250 exhibitors\, including a Technology Experience section. \n\n\nNetworking and Amenities: Participants can engage in various networking opportunities\, utilize the Whova mobile app for event updates\, and enjoy on-site amenities designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/minnesota-social-service-association/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Senior Fair & Health Screenings
DESCRIPTION:Visit Us at the 2025 Senior Fair & Health Screenings!Our community educator\, Sonja Mertz\, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Senior Fair & Health Screenings\, hosted by the North 65 Chamber of Commerce. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Cambridge City Center MallAddress: 100 Buchanan Street North\, Cambridge\, MN 55008 \nThis free event is a great opportunity for older adults\, caregivers\, and families to connect with local resources and access free health screenings. \nSonja will be providing information about problem gambling prevention\, particularly how it affects older adults. Seniors are considered an at-risk group for problem gambling due to factors such as social isolation\, fixed incomes\, grief\, and cognitive decline—all of which can increase vulnerability to risky gambling behaviors. \nStop by our table to learn more about recognizing the signs of problem gambling and accessing support in your community.
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/senior-fair-health-screenings/
LOCATION:Cambridge City Center Mall\, 100 Buchanan Street North\, Cambridge\, MN\, 55008\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North 65 Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@north65chamber.com
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Conference on Problem Gambling - Betting Futures: Addressing Gambling Addiction Among Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:With gambling no longer limited to casinos and racetracks\, young adults are being targeted in ways we’ve never seen before. From sports betting apps to online casinos\, gambling is embedded in their digital lives—and the consequences are growing. Since the expansion of online betting in 2018\, rates of problem gambling among young adults have surged. Are parents\, college staff\, coaches and counselors ready? \nThis year’s MNAPG conference will explore the why behind the trend\, review the latest research and share insights from experts in treatment\, recovery and academia. Through deep discussion and collaboration\, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding—and a shared set of next steps. \nLearn More
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/minnesota-conference-on-problem-gambling-betting-futures-addressing-gambling-addiction-among-young-adults/
LOCATION:Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport\, 3800 American Blvd E\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling":MAILTO:info@mnapg.org
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Cryptocurrencies\, Prediction Markets and the New Gambling Economy
DESCRIPTION:Cryptocurrencies\, Prediction Markets and the New Gambling Economy\nThis free webinar is presented by The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. \nSpeaker: Glenn Yamagata\, Executive Director\, Oregon Council on Problem Gambling \nGlenn is an Economist and Data Scientist who has spent the past 10 years working on problem gambling harm reduction systems and projects\, co-authoring more than 20 presentations and reports. Previously\, he was a management consultant specializing in analytics capability building\, helping organizations leverage information assets for marketing\, talent management\, risk mitigation\, and operations. He holds an MPhil. in Economics and an M.A. in Statistics from Yale University. Glenn also serves as a Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling board and as Treasurer for the Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery. \nRegister Today
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/free-webinar-cryptocurrencies-prediction-markets-and-the-new-gambling-economy/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
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SUMMARY:Dakota County HOPE Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join opioid and health care professionals\, residents with lived experience and community leaders for the first-annual HOPE Summit. \nThe Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling will be exhibiting at this event. Stop by our booth to learn about problem gambling.
URL:https://mnapg.org/event/dakota-county-hope-summit/
LOCATION:Dakota County Technical College\, 1300 145th Street East\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\, United States
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