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Advancing Health Equity Feb 10, 2025 03:30 PM Feb 15, 2025 11:20 AM Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project Nov 18, 2024 05:00 PM Nov 07, 2024 12:48 PM 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.
ZVMS: Free Dermatology Clinic Nov 02, 2024 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2024 09:59 AM Our services: Skin Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin Infections and rashes, Free Socks and Shoes, Free Skincare Products
Certification Workshops Feb 01, 2025 03:00 PM Jan 21, 2025 10:28 AM 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.
Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery Oct 26, 2024 03:00 PM Oct 25, 2024 09:20 AM MN African American History
Financial Liberation Workshop Oct 30, 2024 07:30 PM Oct 30, 2024 06:47 PM Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance
ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night Oct 04, 2024 10:00 PM Oct 03, 2024 10:02 AM For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India! Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity.
3Q 2024 September Health HAPP Meeting Sep 12, 2024 09:00 AM Sep 16, 2024 01:05 PM CHAP Value Discussion: What value does the CHAP process bring to you/your organization? CHIP Collective Impact Discussion: How are we addressing the top health issues in Olmsted County?
4Q 2024 December Health HAPP Meeting Dec 12, 2024 09:00 AM Feb 10, 2025 08:55 AM 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
Interfaith Convening September 19th, 2024 Sep 19, 2024 07:30 PM Aug 31, 2024 10:39 AM
August 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Aug 27, 2024 02:00 PM Sep 12, 2024 11:59 AM Rochester Vision 2050 Help Shape Rochester's Future Rochester Mayor Kim Norton would like to hear your vision for Rochester’s next generation. Rochester Vision 2050 seeks your input to create a collective vision for our city's future. Your perspective helps to ensure that our policies, investments, and initiatives align with the collective will and wisdom of our community.
Rochester Mayor's State of the City Address Jan 10, 2025 07:30 AM Jan 16, 2025 06:52 PM A fresh start for our best future
City Council Study Session Sep 30, 2024 05:30 PM Sep 30, 2024 01:15 PM Supporting Transformation
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs: Community Listening Session Aug 31, 2024 07:20 PM Aug 29, 2024 09:16 AM Please share within your networks! This Listening Session for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs hosted locally by COPAL Rochester and ACHLA will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees. Seats are limited, so the organizers are asking attendees to register to confirm their attendance.
Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit (Live, reflect, connect) Oct 09, 2024 05:00 PM Nov 05, 2024 12:41 PM Learn, reflect, and connect with us at this free event as we come together to support children and youth from cradle to career. Power in Partnership: Our Collective Impact
Community Screening: Beyond the Bridge Aug 15, 2024 08:00 PM Aug 13, 2024 05:03 PM Panel discussion on Any Path Home A new local initiative to address homelessness follows the screening
NAACP: Anti-Hate Rally and Forum Aug 11, 2024 04:30 PM Aug 11, 2024 11:22 AM The Rochester Branch of the NAACP condemns in the strongest terms the recent uptick in documented incidents of racism, bullying and harassment, hate crimes, and violence perpetrated against Black people, multi-racial families, people of color, and members of the Jewish faith in Rochester, Minnesota, and Olmsted County.
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 27, 2024 01:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:30 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 22, 2024 06:30 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:21 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses Virtual Aug 23, 2024 01:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:28 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 26, 2024 05:30 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:25 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
State of Rochester Public Schools 2024 Sep 16, 2024 08:30 PM Sep 23, 2024 10:59 AM In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city.
RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School Jan 14, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 09:55 AM Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School
RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum Sep 10, 2024 11:00 AM Sep 12, 2024 11:01 AM During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum.
RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop Mar 11, 2025 11:30 AM Feb 12, 2025 09:10 AM In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities.
RPS Feb 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: RPS Chemical Health Counseling Feb 11, 2025 11:00 AM Feb 12, 2025 08:09 AM During this session, our team of RPS Chemical Health Counselors will share insights into their work and its connection to families. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how they support students, access helpful resources for families, and partner with family-facing staff.
RPS November Family Engagement Meeting: Students in Transition Information Session Nov 12, 2024 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 10:03 AM 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
RPS October 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement Oct 08, 2024 11:00 AM Oct 21, 2024 11:16 AM This session will focus on Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement, featuring a presentation by Heather Klavetter, RPS Director of Academics for Elementary Education. We'll explore how these topics impact K-12 families and share updates on RPS Literacy Initiatives.
RAVA (Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators): Generational Trends in Volunteer Engagement. Aug 15, 2024 12:00 PM Aug 07, 2024 09:44 AM Author Beth Steinhorn from VQ Strategies will join us virtually for a Q & A based on the 60-minute presentation, Generational Trends in Volunteer Engagement.
October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 (Option 1) Oct 22, 2024 03:00 PM Aug 13, 2024 10:34 AM Some objectives of this training are: • Understand the community co-design process and purpose. • Know how to identify projects that are well suited for co-design as well as when to projects might be better suited for other methods. • Learn how to evaluate and ensure a co-design project is set up for success and is largely consistent in process and intention. • Build a shared language around co-design. • Identify projects and collaborations for co-design in the future. • Develop a relationship with a team that can offer on-going support and coaching to apply co-design.
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Empire Event Center
Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
1Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Student Art Show Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Gallery 24, 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW #100
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — History Center of Olmsted County
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM — Peace Plaza, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
Women’s History Mar 20, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation, 12, Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
Free Training: Build A Private AI to Support Your Needs Mar 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM — University of MN, Robert J. Joines Urban Research
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