Memorial Weekend Schedule and FAQ:

Saturday, March 8th - optional events

1:00pm - Walk near Mississippi River
Meet at Crosby Farm parking lot
GPS: “Crosby Farm Regional Park - South Parking Lot”

3:00pm - Ikse Memorial Climb
Vertical Endeavors climbing gym
2540 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Dinner after at Quang
RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/vIUhRg…

Other recommendations in St Paul and Minneapolis:
Como Zoo & Conservatory (botanical garden)
Minneapolis Institute of Art (free art museum)
Minnehaha Falls
Any of our many “regional parks”

Sunday, March 9th (Daylight Savings Time begins)

2:00pm - Ikse’s Celebration of Life
First Unitarian Society
900 Mt. Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Street parking only

3:15 - 5:00 - Refreshments & conversation
First Unitarian Society basement

8:00pm - (optional) Bonfire at Como Park Fire Pits
1340 Como Ave, Saint Paul

FAQ:
What should I wear?
Casual or somewhat-nice attire. Whatever makes you happy or reminds you of Ikse.

Can I speak at the service?
In lieu of an open mic, we are collecting memories of Ikse as written submissions, which will be read aloud. You can write it in first person if you’d like - whatever you would have gone up to the microphone to share. Our speakers (friends of Ikse's) will share your name and story on your behalf. Even if you cannot attend, you may submit a memory to be read. Must submit by March 1, with subject line 'Memory of Ikse', to David Hough davidhough@earthlink.net

Who is MCing the service?
We will have two MCs, as well as many other speakers and musicians. Our MCs are:
David Hough - family member on Ikse’s mom’s side
Dahveed Benson - Voyageurs camp director

Can I bring children?
Yes! There is a separate room near the memorial service that will be available for kids or anyone who needs a different space. The service will be live-streamed into that room.