I can only see 15, but I guess there are 8 more underneath that you cannot see. I do see some arms and legs that don’t go with the heads. That breaks the record for the brown couch by 6 (previous record 17). Normally I would never put this on the website, but I promised.
The Key’s Writing Workshop program, guided by program instructor Olivia Frey, recently went on a field trip to Chicago’s Columbia College to view Jack Kerouac’s original manuscript scroll of On the Road.
On the Road was written in 1951 and published in 1957 and is largely based on the experiences of Kerouac and his friends during numerous road adventures during the late 40s and early 50s. Many critics and fans consider On the Road the defining work of the Beat Generation which sprang up in the aftermath of World War II.
Seven youth and two chaperones made the trek to Chicago, traveling by Megabus and staying overnight in a hostel in Greektown in central Chicago. Participants explored many different districts of Chicago including Chinatown, Greektown, The Loop, the Pier, and other areas via foot, subway and “the L.” Participants even came across a Gay Pride Parade at the Federal Building on the way to Columbia College.
The Northfield Skateboard Coalition and the Northfield News are teaming up for a city-wide contest that is available to anyone who enters. The competition is simple: find 6 of the painted skateboards by November 20 and you can enter to win a drawing for $50 in Northfield Chamber bucks. Simply email the location of six boards to Jaci Smith at the Northfield News (jsmith@northfieldnews.com) or drop off the completed form below to the Northfield News office (115 W. 5th Street). But hurry now! Time is running out! All skateboards are visible in certain Northfield downtown businesses.
All of the skateboards are for sale. Money raised from their sale will be used to buy skateboards to give out to low-income children as part of the Community Action Center’s Christmas Sharing program. If you see a skateboard hanging in downtown Northfield that you’d like to own, call 664-3524.
The lost art of silk screen has made its way back to The Key. This Art Project was done on an almost monthly basis years ago, but has hidden by the wayside as of late. Glad to see it is back. If it wasn’t for Art Projects of the past I wouldn’t have my “two weeks” shirt, my “Free Cat Sevens” shirt and a friend wouldn’t have his “I hate every ape I see, from Chimpan A to Chimpan Z” shirt.
The Northfield Skateboard Coalition took one of its monthly field trips to Faribault’s Renegade park on Sunday the 9th. Free field trips are now being offered to skaters who attend 3 out the 4 weekly Coalition meetings (which are Wednesday at 5:00pm). About 8 youth attended the free trip.
The Northfield Union of Youth and the Mayor’s Youth Council participated in a joint presentation/session entitled “Ensuring Youth Voice in Civic Affairs” for the Search Institute’s 12 annual Healthy Communities / Healthy Youth Conference. The conference was a three day event and the two Northfield organizations presented during an early afternoon session on Friday the 7th. The presentation was excellent and well attended with a packed audience. The conference’s overall intent of the three-day conference was for youth and adult to connect and network with fellow asset builders throughout the United States and the World in hopes of learning important creative ways to help organizations, communities, and personal lives change for the better. The Key/MYC session was one of 150 sessions during the conference. The Key also spotted the Hope Mural that was made with the help of the Key’s Promise Fellow specifically for the conference. A big high-five to Audrey Hamann, Maisie Ebert, Grayce Forsythe, Hattie Ryan, Josh Wood, Mackenzie O’Connell, and Ruth Amerman for their excellent job with the presentation. For presentation photos of the Key and MYC Council please click here.
Every Saturday at 7pm, the Key hosts Hip-Hop Night. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of Hip-Hop (MC’ing, DJ’ing, Break Dancing, Graff Writing, Beat Boxing, etc). This week is the official kick-off of Hip-Hop night, and we are hosting a rap battle!
Anyone, and I mean ANYONE may participate. If you wish to rap, we ask that you contact us ahead of time, so we can gauge how many people will be there. Walk-ins are welcome though.
This is a FREESTYLE battle! No pre-written rhymes! Anyone who is caught using pre-writtens WILL be disqualified.
Everyone is welcome to come and watch, and crowd participation is a must!
For questions, call 507-663-0715 or 507-649-1326
