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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!
Deep Listening through 1:1s Trainings, Monday, January 20, 5:30-7:30pm Jan 20, 2025 07:30 PM Jan 17, 2025 11:28 AM This is a training on how to have the courage to go deeper than the weather and sports. One-to-one conversations are a fundamental organizing tool to understand each other’s experiences, discern our local issue campaign direction, and build relationships to go change things together.
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
Homeonwership And Wealth Building Workshop (4/12/25) Apr 12, 2025 01:00 PM Apr 11, 2025 07:34 AM This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.
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 (8/12/24) Aug 22, 2024 02:00 PM Apr 11, 2025 08:14 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.
In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates Sep 26, 2024 08:15 PM Sep 03, 2024 01:13 PM Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024
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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
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
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
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