# Event Details - **Event Name**: Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Build confidence and safety skills around cars, bikes and parking lots in this hands-on situational awareness workshop.About this EventSTRONG. SAFE. AWARE.Situational Awareness In and Around Cars & BikesJoin the Shingle Creek Victory Council for a practical, empowering self-defense and situational-awareness workshop focused on staying alert and prepared in and around cars, bicycles, parking lots and other public spaces.Whether you attended our previous workshop or are joining us for the first time, this interactive session will help you strengthen your awareness, recognize potential risks and respond with greater confidence. Led by Krav Maga instructors Gail Boxrud and Dante Pastrano, participants will practice real-world strategies for approaching and exiting vehicles, biking, loading and unloading, maintaining personal space and navigating everyday surroundings more safely. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7bb7fa30-9da7-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg What You’ll LearnSituational awareness around cars and bicycles: How to scan your surroundings, recognize potential concerns and make safer decisions before approaching, entering or leaving.Parking-lot and vehicle safety: Practical strategies for entering and exiting your car, loading and unloading, maintaining distance and responding when someone enters your personal space.Bicycle awareness: Ways to remain alert while approaching, securing or riding your bicycle in public spaces.Practical self-defense: Easy-to-learn techniques that can help you create space, respond confidently and move toward safety.Confidence under pressure: Strategies to help you remain aware, prepared and in control during everyday situations.Why You Should AttendPractice useful skills in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.Learn through interactive, real-world scenarios involving cars, bicycles and public spaces.Strengthen your confidence while connecting and learning alongside your neighbors.Build on skills from our previous workshop—or begin with us for the first time. No previous self-defense experience is required.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 12, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Check-in: Begins at 10:30 a.m.Location: Loring School Parking Lot, directly behind Loring SchoolRegistration: Free; advance registration is required. Participation is limited to 50 people and available on a first-come, first-served basis.Participation WaiverAll participants must sign a waiver before participating. Please arrive during check-in to complete the waiver and be ready when instruction begins.What to BringComfortable clothing that allows you to move freelyComfortable, closed-toe athletic shoesWater bottleSun protection or weather-appropriate layersAny personal medical items you may need during an outdoor, active workshopBecause this is an interactive workshop held in a parking-lot environment, participants should come prepared to stand, move and practice techniques at their own comfort level.Only 50 Spots Available—Register Early!Join us on your own or bring a friend for an empowering afternoon of practical learning and community connection. You’ll leave with stronger awareness, greater confidence and strategies you can use while navigating parking lots, vehicles, bicycles and everyday public spaces.Register today and take the next step toward becoming strong, safe and aware—wherever you go.TicketsFree admission—advance registration required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/strong-safe-aware-protect-what-matters/100001998389376420 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Loring Elementary School - **lat**: 45.0360083 - **long**: -93.3135833 - **full address**: Loring Elementary School, 2600 North 44th Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/74d1093fd8614d25d13d8d19ae1b1e629783a12be60361a5bd33bf3c74041648-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf87858-gmir.jpg?v=1787347819 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters being held? - **A:** Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Loring Elementary School, 2600 North 44th Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters? - **A:** Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters is organized by Shingle Creek Victory Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Strong. Safe. Aware. Protect What Matters is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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