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Community and City for Health Nov 20, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:27 AM This month, we will review and discuss revisions to the co-design process and communication based on Discovery Walk co-designer feedback. Additionally, we will continue (per our last discussion) how we can support others across the region looking for equitable and meaningful community engagement and collaboration.
January 2022 Community and City for Health Jan 21, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:45 AM Strategic planning to explore the region's vision to be America's City for Health (beyond co-design) in the coming year
March 2021 Community and City for Health Mar 19, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:43 AM This month, we will review our February steering team meeting including a discussion about how to build expectations for co-design and equitable collaboration. We will share a progress report on the Community for Health-supported co-design efforts around the region. Finally, we will discuss the development of the equitable community engagement and co-design guide.
February 2022 Community and City for Health Feb 18, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:34 AM Topics include ICI updates; Co-design Tool Kid; Future Discussions
Feb 2021 Community and City for Health Feb 26, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:32 AM Expanding Community Health and Equity Support; Equitable Community Engagement and Co-design Guide/Toolkit
December 2021 Community and City for Health Dec 10, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:32 AM Co Design Guide Update & Next Steps 20 minutes  High-level feedback on graphic language and layout of guide  Evolving/growing co-design support in 2022 o Facilitator training o Marketing and expanded use of co-design guide o Continued co-design project support o DMC Equitable Development Coordinator hiring
Bolder Options Tailgate 2024 Jul 13, 2024 07:30 PM Jul 28, 2024 10:11 AM Don't miss out on any of the action! Mark your calendars for this free event and get ready for an unforgettable evening in support of Bolder Options Youth Mentoring - See you there!
Mayor Brede Signing Charter of Compassion for Rochester at City Council Meeting Sep 18, 2017 09:00 PM Jul 19, 2017 10:30 PM
Introduction to Minnesota Summers Aug 08, 2024 06:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 11:28 AM Camping & Camp Fires; Water Play, Boats and Fishing;
LWV-R Rochester Public Schools Nov. referendum Aug 12, 2024 08:30 PM Aug 05, 2024 10:45 AM Monday, August 12: 7:00 pm info session on Rochester Public Schools Nov. referendum Roch Pub Library Aud, doors open at 6:30 pm
LWV-R Candidate Forum Olmsted County Commissioner District 3 Jul 30, 2024 07:45 PM Jul 12, 2024 10:43 AM
LWV-R Candidate Forum Rochester City Council Ward 6 Jul 25, 2017 07:45 PM Jul 12, 2024 10:30 AM
Human Library at Thursdays on First Aug 24, 2017 06:00 PM Oct 07, 2020 07:19 AM
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Community Connect Event Jul 24, 2024 02:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 05:06 PM Community Connect is an informal biannual gathering for community members from across the state to meet and find serendipitous connections to their next funder, accomplice, or co-conspirator. This event is not just for the outgoing and social—we’re confident it will be a meaningful and welcoming experience for extroverts and introverts alike.
Food for Thought: A feast of food and friendship Oct 11, 2017 07:30 PM Sep 28, 2017 10:55 AM
Punch 9 for Harold Washington Feature Documentary Jun 16, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 01, 2024 10:51 AM Supported by the Office of the Mayor, Rochester City DEI, in partnership with the NAACP
Somali Independence Day Jul 06, 2024 06:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 10:58 AM
Family Resource Center May 13, 2024 05:30 PM May 10, 2024 07:35 AM Family Service Rochester has embarked on a journey to create a Family Resource Center. These parent-led centers are hubs of support, services, and opportunities that foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families.
2022 March Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 10, 2022 09:00 AM Mar 21, 2022 09:04 AM Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Meeting
Community Townhall Uplifting Student Voices Apr 22, 2024 07:00 PM Apr 20, 2024 05:57 PM Convened by NAACP, Rochester, MN
2021 December HAPP Meeting Dec 09, 2021 09:00 AM Dec 15, 2021 07:20 AM Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Meeting
Community Health Forum: CHIP Strategies Nov 08, 2017 09:00 AM Oct 20, 2017 10:04 PM
Community Health Forum: Community Bright Spots Aug 09, 2017 09:00 AM Jul 02, 2017 12:07 PM
Health Assessment an Planning Partnership Links to Events Dec 14, 2017 09:00 AM Jun 13, 2017 08:47 PM
September Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting Sep 14, 2017 09:00 AM Nov 07, 2017 09:49 PM
Rochester Clinic: Cognitive Health Jul 22, 2024 11:00 AM Jul 18, 2024 10:13 AM Please join Dr. Dawn Jacobson, MD certified in Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer's cognitive health. Also, a simple cooking demo will showcase a healthy recipe for the brain.
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Obesity Workgroup Jul 10, 2017 04:00 PM Jun 20, 2017 09:39 AM Meeting Information: meets on the second Monday of every month from 3:00-4:30pm at Olmsted County Public Health Services
July City of Compassion Planning Meeting Jul 10, 2017 06:30 PM Aug 21, 2017 10:24 AM
Rochester Area Communities' Workforce Housing Roundtable Aug 22, 2024 02:00 PM Aug 05, 2024 10:42 AM Join us to learn more about opportunities for workforce housing in the Rochester area.
Compassion Story Telling at RochesterFest Jun 25, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 25, 2024 10:17 AM Compassionate Rochester MN hosts 5 individuals who will share a story of receiving compassion with a tragic loss, growing compassion as immigrants making a home in Rochester, and responding with a compassionate heart in the culture of service in our community.
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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
RAVA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 19, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Forager Brewery
Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing Jan 06, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Olmsted County Government Center, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School Jan 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
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City Housing Support

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City of Rochester, MN Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

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Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester

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Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace

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Restorative Practices Advisory Committee

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Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

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