Those considering a bid for public office can get a taste of political life at an Initiative Foundation workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Thursday, July 31 in Little Falls.

The workshop will include presentations on grassroots campaigning, legal reporting, civility, public speaking, media relations and leadership. Presenters include Minnesota State Rep. Larry Haws; Sue Hilgart, presidential campaign manager; Kevin Frazell, League of Minnesota Cities; Tim Houle, Crow Wing County administrator; and Sue Halena, St. Cloud Times editor.

Candidates of all parties and levels of office are invited to attend this nonpartisan event, which will take place before the city filing deadline.

“There is a real need for more people in our communities to get involved in public office,” said Dan Frank, Initiative Foundation program manager for community development. “This workshop is intended to demystify the process and prepare those who want to serve our communities.”

The workshop fee is $40, and registrations are due by Friday, July 25. For more information, contact Leah Posterick at (877) 632-9255 toll-free, or visit www.ifound.org to download a brochure.