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1Q 2023 March HAPP Meeting Mar 09, 2023 09:00 AM Apr 16, 2023 05:33 PM Quarterly Olmsted County Health Asessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts.
2Q 2023 June HAPP Meeting Jun 08, 2023 09:00 AM Sep 20, 2023 07:45 AM Quarterly Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts.
4Q 2023 December HAPP Meeting Dec 14, 2023 09:00 AM Dec 18, 2023 11:23 AM Improve health indicators definitions; Community Health Thoughts; 2021-2023 CHIP Recap; Collective Impacts; Mayo Clinic and OMG Updates
RPS Board's Community Focus Team Meeting Aug 21, 2017 08:00 PM Aug 20, 2017 09:38 PM
Asia Mall Private Opening Nov 09, 2022 04:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:55 PM CMRC SC members connections with MSP resources to explore collaboration potential.
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 08:30 PM Mar 08, 2025 04:28 PM 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.
Black Excellence: Where Resilience Meets Brilliance! Feb 20, 2021 12:00 PM Feb 17, 2021 05:51 PM
CNG Housing Message Reframing Workgoriup Aug 24, 2017 09:00 AM Aug 17, 2017 01:12 PM
DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event Feb 15, 2024 07:00 PM Jan 30, 2024 12:49 PM In Celebration of Black History Month. Building your Business from the Ground Up Thursday, February 15, 2024 4 – 7 pm - Exhibitor open house featuring lenders, business
Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor Mar 26, 2024 07:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 09:20 AM Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action”
Messaging Training on Race Class Gender Narrative Jan 17, 2025 01:45 PM Jan 17, 2025 11:16 AM Learn how to craft messages that fight back against our opposition's divide-and-conquer tactics, cultivate multiracial solidarity, and move people on issues you care about.
MPR Regional Advisory Council Sep 05, 2024 01:30 PM Oct 04, 2024 11:36 AM
Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant Deadline Jan 31, 2023 11:55 PM Jan 06, 2023 11:12 AM Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) is announcing Community Partner Funding Awards for 2023. We have a goal of reaching new partners across the county and encourage you to review this information and apply! This year, all funding requests will be accepted only during the application process outlined below.
FAITH COMMUNITY EXPO 2022 Nov 17, 2022 05:00 PM Nov 21, 2022 11:17 AM
LWV-R Candidate Forum Rochester City Council Ward 4 Jul 23, 2024 07:30 PM Jul 12, 2024 10:10 AM
Back to School Block Party & Parade Aug 17, 2024 06:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 05:29 PM Food, Hair Cuts, School Supplies, Family Activities
Collider: 5 Steps to Starting a Business in Minnesota Jul 12, 2023 09:30 AM Jun 24, 2023 04:43 PM Join us for a roundtable and coffee to discuss the requirements and steps to start a business in Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Jun 15, 2024 06:00 PM May 24, 2024 01:03 PM Vietnam-era Veterans and their families, allies of the United States during the Vietnam War and all Minnesotans who wish to thank our Veterans.
SE MN Compass Listening Session Aug 02, 2017 11:00 AM Jul 24, 2017 10:41 PM
SE MN Compass Listening Session Aug 02, 2017 06:00 PM Nov 08, 2019 08:27 AM
Non-Profit Academy--Prospecting for Grants Sep 14, 2017 04:00 PM Jul 20, 2017 07:55 AM
In the City for Good Action Planning Apr 03, 2025 08:00 PM Apr 02, 2025 11:06 AM
In Our Town: We do somthing good to counter something bad Jul 15, 2017 12:00 PM Jul 15, 2017 09:01 AM
2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Asia Mall Feb 04, 2024 07:15 PM Feb 04, 2024 11:43 AM
RCTC Hosting CHINA Town Hall Oct 28, 2013 08:00 PM Nov 16, 2019 11:41 AM CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 50 cities throughout the United States. Webcast Speaker: Former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, “Issues in U.S. – China Relations"
Community Vaccination Clinic (First 50 shots will get a $50 Incentive) Oct 14, 2022 02:00 PM Sep 29, 2022 11:23 AM Sponsored by Chinese Community Center, MN Department of Health, HomelandHealth
January 2021 Community and City for Health Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:29 AM Review November Session and City for Health Mission; 2021 Workplan and Agenda; Expanding Community Health and Equity Support; Other co-design/equitable engagement
September 2021 Community and City for Health Sep 17, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:33 AM This month, we will give an update on the co-design guide/toolkit, offer updates on other regional “co- design” projects.
July 2021 Community and City for Health Jul 16, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:34 AM We will share a progress report on the Community for Health-supported co- design efforts around the region. Finally, we will share objectives for 2021 and discuss the development of an equitable community engagement and co-design guide or toolkit.
May 2021 Community and City for Health May 21, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:58 AM Co-design guide/toolkit, food acces collaboration effot
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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
Re-launch Coming to the Table Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Rochester Public Library
Islam: Myths and Realities Apr 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Assisi Heights and via Zoom
Understanding Link BRT Public Information Sessions Apr 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
ICAM - Happy Ugadi May 03, 2025 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Kellog Middle School
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 — Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown 161 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
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