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Published: 06 December 2019

Book Singing Event at Maple Grove Barnes and Noble Dec. 21 to Benefit the Homeless

   Maple Grove resident Richard Bahr will be signing copies of Those People: The True Character of the Homeless at the Barnes and Noble in Maple Grove (8040 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369)  on Sat., Dec. 21 between 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

   Those People features the stories of several homeless friends the author has made over the years.  One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales of Richard’s book are donated to Threshold to New Life, a local ministry focused on helping people in danger of becoming homeless stay in the housing they have. Richard Bahr and his wife, Carla, co-founded the ministry. 

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Published: 04 December 2019

Mr. Green Pony Audio Story Series Launches Dec. 8 at Hopkins Center for the Arts

   Minnetonka grandmother and psychotherapist Lisa Venable launched her new audio story series, The Magical Adventures of Mr. Green Pony, on Sun., Dec. 8 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, Minn.  The event was previewed in the Dec. 5 issue of the MN Sun Sailor newspaper.

     She created the new audio story series in response to her concerns about exposing young children to screens.  Venable warns that overuse of screens is causing the child more harm than good. “Young children who spend a lot time on screens aren’t using their imaginations or exploring their environments, both critical for the growing brain. And, they are learning to use screens as a distraction or way to self-soothe,” she says, “something that later on often leads to addiction and an inability to deal with emotions in a healthy way.”

   There are currently ten audio stories & activities available both digitally and on CD in the Mr. Green Pony audio story series, which encourages imagination, promotes listening and memory skills, and provides screen-free active learning opportunities for young children. Learn more at MrGreenPony.com.