October Newsletter

Join Us This Weekend to Celebrate AK Connection’s 25th Anniversary! 25 Years of Community • Connection • Celebration We’re so excited to gather with our community to celebrate 25 years of AK Connection — a milestone honoring our shared stories, connections, and growth together. Friday Night Kickoff at LITT Pinball (November 7)   LITT Pinball Bar, Uptown Minneapolis Join us for a fun, casual get-together to kick off our anniversary weekend! We’ll be hanging out in the private “Flipper Lye’s” room — come play some pinball, grab a drink or bite, and reconnect with friends new and old. LITT Pinball is 21+ after 8 PM. Facebook Event - RSVP not required but helpful. Saturday: AK Connection’s 25th Anniversary (November 8)   Marriott Minneapolis Southwest (5801 Opus Pkwy, Minnetonka, MN 55343) Purchase Tickets - Registration Required AKC Community Fund for Tickets   Volunteer Sign-Up Let’s come together for an unforgettable night of storytelling, celebration, and connection. Enjoy a memorable evening featuring: A silent auction with items donated by community members and supporters A Korean dinner (and bundtini table sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes) Live performances by talent from our community, including JangMi Arts and Conor Lee! Reflections and remarks from current and former AK Connection board members   5:00 PM – VIP Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM – Check-In, Noraebang Room, and Silent Auction Open 6:45 PM – Welcome Address 7:00 PM – Dinner 7:30 PM – Program 9:00 PM – Reception & Photobooth Open 9:30 PM – Silent Auction Closes 11:00 PM – Event Ends  11:30 PM – Photobooth Closes   Throughout the night, stop by our AK Connection table in the Silent Auction space to check out our new t-shirts and mugs, as well as purchase your raffle and drink tickets. More Ways to Participate Share AKC Memories & Photos A Tapestry of Stories Project  In Memoriam Submission Sunday Brunch/Lunch (November 9)  Location: TBD We’ll wrap up the weekend with a casual brunch/lunch gathering — details coming soon! Let’s Celebrate 25 Years Together! Whether you’ve been with AK Connection since the beginning or are joining for the first time, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let’s honor our shared stories — and create new ones together. With gratitude, The AK Connection Team Support AK Connection We are always looking for sponsors, donors, and volunteers to support our board members, who are all Korean adoptee volunteers themselves. Please email [email protected] for more information. Become a Sponsor of AK Connection Donate to AK Connection Make an in-kind donation to AK Connection Sign up to volunteer at events DONATE TO AK CONNECTION