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!!BEAT THE REPUBLICANS TO THE PUNCH!!

In case you haven’t heard, the stage is already being set for the Republican’s visit in 2008. August 31st through September 3rd of 2007 (that’s L@bor day weekend for all of you making big BBQ plans) will be the Twin Cities pReNC. We want you to come, have fun, learn, plan, and share with us. You can get to know our cities, see all the great stuff we have going on, and take part in planning for the main event in 2008.

In the Twin Cities, and want to help out? Click here.

Coming from out of town? Rides and housing can be found here.

Don’t wait for the pReNC, however. Start thinking about what you want to see NOW and come with ideas to work with.

Below is an agenda. Note that we have many locations listed as “TBA.” We already have all of our spaces reserved/confirmed for the weekend, but won’t be releasing that information until people come to the Jack Pine to register for the pReNC on Friday afternoon, to minimize negative attention towards spaces we love.

!!THIS TIME THE REVOLUTION’S GETTING AN EARLY START!!

All events are free unless otherwise noted, including meals. We are committed to providing child care to the best of our ability. Please RSVP to pReNC@riseup.net to let us know how many children, their ages, and any special requirements. Here is what we have planned so far:

=====FRIDAY AUGUST 31=====

Noon to 5:00pm at the Jack Pine Community Center: Registration/Check-in

Pick up a “welcoming guide” with the weekend’s plans. There will be snacks and nice people. Stop by when you get into town so we can get an idea of numbers and you can have updated information. There will be some bikes to borrow, and bike parts and tools to build more. Bring your own lock.

5:00 pm at Loring Park: Critical Mass Discussion

A pre-Critical Mass discussion on safe and effective Critical Massing. We don’t want anyone in jail for this super fun weekend so let’s figure out how to look out for each other.

5:30 pm at Loring Park: Critical Mass

7:30 pm at the Jack Pine: Dinner

Dinner! FREE! Yeah, everyone loves free food.

8:30 pm location TBA: Talent Show!! Ice cream social!!

Everyone’s got a talent- this is your chance to show it off to anarchists from all over the country, and reward yourself with a delicious ice cream treat. This is a fundraiser, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

=====SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1=====

10:00 am location TBA: Welcome Presentation over Brunch

Welcoming presentation over brunch. You must attend this event in order to register for/attend Sunday’s Strategizing and Breakout sessions. Childcare available on site.

Noon to 7:00 pm several locations TBA: Workshops

Workshops! Schedule and more info here.

2:30 pm and 5:00 pm leaving from the Jack Pine: Tour of the Cities

Free bus tour of the Twin Cities! Comes with maps. Cool. Leave from the Jack Pine.

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Jack Pine: Dinner

Free dinner cooked by Food Not Bombs.

9:00 pm at the Jack Pine: Poker

9:00 pm and on EVERYWHERE: Night games!

=====SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2=====

9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Jack Pine: Breakfast

Most important meal of the day.

11:00 am to 3:00 pm location TBA: Strategizing Session

Strategize for the 2008 RNC. Only those preregistered will be admitted. If you were unable to make the Saturday brunch to register, please see a member of the Security Team before Sunday morning. There is a special event planned for kids during this time- please let us know on Friday when you register, or as early as possible otherwise, if you need childcare so that you can participate. This strategizing session is the point of the entire weekend, and we would like to include as many parents as we can in making decisions about our activities at the RNC.

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm location TBA: Breakout sessions

Childcare at the Jack Pine.

7:00 pm at the Jack Pine: Dinner

Tasty.

8:30 pm at the Jack Pine

Stop I-69! presentation by Roadblock Earth First!

=====MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3=====

Noon location TBA: Picnic

3:30 pm all around town

RNC ‘Welcoming’ Committee members begin the hunt for the ultimate prey: any dirtball punk who isn’t out of our town.