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Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM
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United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala
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('community engagement',)
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In celebration of our founding in 1925, get ready to step back in time to the Roaring Twenties! From live music to themed activities, you won’t want to miss this night of vintage elegance – all while supporting a great cause.
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Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM
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The Sound of Gospel Music
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('art', 'NAACP')
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The Sound of Gospel Music is an exciting, entertaining musical production that chronicles the impact of gospel music on all genres of American music from folk to big band to hip hop. During Black History month 2024, three Rochester community members attended a production of this program in Minneapolis and were inspired to bring it to Rochester.
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Jan 14, 2025 10:00 AM
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RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School
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('RPS', 'education', 'key')
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Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School
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Jan 06, 2025 05:00 PM
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Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing
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('governance',)
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Come welcome the Rochester City Council’s newest four members–Nick Miller, Dan Doering, Andy Friederichs, and Randy Schubring. There will be a social celebration from 5-5:30, the swearing-in ceremony from 5:30-6, and in the public comment section of the Council meeting from about 6-6:30, you can share what you hope this new Council will lead on.
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Dec 19, 2024 04:30 PM
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RAVA Holiday Happy Hour
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('faith',)
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Get to know your fellow volunteer managers
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Dec 12, 2024 04:00 PM
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RCTC Pride Club Free Legal Clinic Name & Gender Marker Corrections
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('youth', 'community')
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Dec 12, 2024 07:30 AM
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4Q 2024 December Health HAPP Meeting
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('CHNA', 'community', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'public sector work product', 'key', 'health work product')
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Topics include: Prenatal Co-Design Project;
Sarah Stevens and Sadie Swenson, OCPHS
Julie Ruzek, Cradle 2 Career
CHAP Process: Looking ahead to 2025
Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator
Efforts Being Done to Address Community Health Priorities
All
Core Agency Updates
CHAP Core Group
Community Announcements and Sharing
All
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Dec 11, 2024 11:30 AM
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Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'community engagement')
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Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester, in partnership with Griot Arts and Barbershop Talks, invite the community to the next installment of the Equity Alliance Equity Series.
This in-person event, titled Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester, will take place on Wednesday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chateau Theatre. The program will feature a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara.
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Nov 23, 2024 01:30 PM
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Community Upstanding - Townhall One
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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'NAACP')
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This week’s program effort is focused on Community Upstander Training and will feature Tom Thibodeau, Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership from Viterbo University. Thibodeau is the founder of the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, the first master’s degree of its kind in the nation, and a founding member of hospitality and fellowship resource. Thibodeau is a popular professor, talented public speaker, and an extremely active community member focused on ethical life, serving the common good, and addressing homelessness.
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Nov 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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Partnership for Successful Homeownership
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('compassion', 'Kiwanis')
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Learn how you can easily leverage the First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down-Payment Assistance Fund on behalf of you clients.
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Nov 18, 2024 03:00 PM
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Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project
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('city', 'housing', 'transportation', 'transit')
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You are invited to participate in a pre-bid open house by the City or Rochester. This event will provide valuable information regarding the initial three bid packages on the Link Bus Rapid Transit project.
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Nov 18, 2024 01:00 PM
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United Way Webinar Get Connected Volunteer Portal
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('Kiwanis', 'united way')
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Get Connected #volunteer portal, which features listings of a wide variety of local volunteering opportunities. We'll also share information about our Varsity Letter in #CommunityService program for high schoolers across Southeast Minnesota.
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Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM
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NAACP Rochester Branch Elections
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('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'governance')
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In accordance with the 2024 National NAACP Election Procedures, the election date was chosen
during the Rochester Branch’s August 16 General Membership Meeting. Since then, and with guidance
and oversight from the National NAACP, the Rochester Branch established the Branch Nominating
Committee in September and the Election Supervisory Committee in October.
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Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community
benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community
benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community.
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Nov 13, 2024 10:00 AM
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Nov 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance
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('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key')
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The non-profit housing provider Aeon, and their proposed local project at
Mayo's West Transit Village.
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Nov 12, 2024 10:00 AM
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RPS November Family Engagement Meeting: Students in Transition Information Session
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('RPS', 'education', 'key')
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The focus for this meeting is a Students in Transition Information Session, featuring a presentation by Nicole Wibstad, RPS Students in Transition Coordinator, and Connie Cohen
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Nov 09, 2024 01:00 PM
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Certification Workshops
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('city', 'DMC', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment
Program, and the State of MN Appex Accelerator are partnering to host a series of
Free “Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO)
companies apply for certification.
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Nov 08, 2024 08:00 AM
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FREC 2024 Annual Overcoming Racism Conference
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('rps', 'community engagement', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity')
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Morning keynote speakers: Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs and Rev. Pamela Ngunjiri
Afternoon breakout workshops
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Nov 02, 2024 05:00 PM
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Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring
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('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
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Featured Entertainment and Performers:
• Patricia Lacy-Aiken
Renowned vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken, who is a seasoned vocalist with Grammy Award-winning Sounds of
Blackness, and who had a decade – long global tour with Luther Vandross as a backup singer.
• LaSonya Natividad and Madison Parish Ensemble
Rochester’s own LaSonya Natividad accompanied by the Madison Parish Ensemble will grace the stage,
captivating audience with unique blend of jazz, blues, and a sprinkle of R&B, reflecting deep musical roots and
diverse influences.
• Heart & Soul Drum Academy
The talented youth of the Heart & Soul Drum Academy will deliver an energetic performance of African Djembe
drumming and dance, led by founder Baba Jesse Buckner. Their captivating performance showcases the beauty
of culture and the power of the arts in empowering young people and community.
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Nov 02, 2024 02:00 PM
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Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions
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('diversity', 'governance')
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Join us for a film exploring the history of voting rights, followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the DFL and GOP. It's a great opportunity to learn and engage in important conversations about this vital topic. Don't miss it!
Journie is a nonpartisan organization committed to educating our communities about historical facts, youth development through lived experience, political agendas, resources, and the advancement of marginalized groups.
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