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NPC Gathering on Racial Justice Commitment Status Sep 27, 2021 01:30 PM Oct 30, 2021 06:51 AM
Destination Medical Center's Annual Meeting Sep 16, 2021 09:00 PM Sep 28, 2021 10:29 AM
The Y: Med City Car Show for the Kids Sep 18, 2021 04:00 PM Aug 25, 2021 07:10 PM Come support Rochester families as we raise financial assistance for more kids to be able to participate in YMCA programs. Join us for the car show, food, beverages, bouncy house, games and live music.
Gracious Hosting Training - Diversity Council Sep 13, 2021 10:30 AM Aug 25, 2021 07:15 PM An engaging workshop about developing cultural inclusivity by exploring the tenets of gracious hosting as they apply to organizations and communities. Participants will draw parallels between their own heritage and culture and those of others.
Belonging Begins With Us: Why and How of Welcoming New Neighbors Sep 14, 2021 10:00 AM Sep 15, 2021 11:01 AM Laura Bordelon with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will share the findings from a recently released report on the economic impact of immigrants in Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation with support from the McKnight Foundation.
SE MN Housing Bus Tour Sep 09, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2021 08:15 AM Join us as we visit the communities of Stewartville, Preston, and Chatfield from the comfort of a motor coach, sponsored by our sponsor Rochester City Lines!
2021 Ascend National Convention Aug 27, 2021 01:50 PM Aug 17, 2021 01:49 PM
Mayo Clinic: Rise for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strength & Empower 2021 Nov 06, 2021 12:00 PM Oct 25, 2021 07:50 PM
Welcoming Week 2021 Kickoff: Belonging Begins with Us Sep 09, 2021 07:00 PM Aug 25, 2021 07:14 PM Iranian American comedian, actor slated to emcee Welcoming Week kickoff event
September 2021 Night Market Sep 18, 2021 09:00 PM Jan 19, 2022 09:50 AM NIGHT MARKETS ARE A PART OF DAILY LIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS ASIA, AND WE’RE BRINGING IT TO ROCHESTER!
August 2021 Night Market Aug 21, 2021 09:00 PM Aug 15, 2021 10:51 AM
July 2021 Night Market Jul 17, 2021 09:00 PM Aug 15, 2021 10:50 AM
Belonging Begins with Us - Welcoming Week Celebration Sep 12, 2021 04:00 PM Sep 04, 2021 12:53 PM New & old neighbors alike in the Rochester area are invited to come and meet one another as well as the varioius organizations that work to make our community a place where all people thrive.
2021 SE MN Together: Welcoming Week Sep 19, 2021 05:00 PM Oct 30, 2021 06:50 AM
Immigrant & Diverse Workforce Solutions in Central MN Aug 17, 2021 04:00 PM Aug 10, 2021 10:22 AM Join us to learn how Central MN is engaging employers and immigrant job seekers through diverse workforce solutions
Village: Farm Fest Sep 18, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 28, 2021 06:37 AM Join us for this year’s Food, Art, Recreation, and Music (FARM) Fest as we celebrate the 2021 harvest. Guests can enjoy a silent auction, a multicultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more! See (and taste!) foods from all over the world, grown right here in Rochester at The Village Community Garden!
Citizenship Day Celebration at the Olmsted County Government Center Sep 17, 2021 06:00 PM Aug 25, 2021 07:27 PM Join Olmsted County and Rochester City Officials to celebrate Citizenship and Constitution Day and recognize those who have recently become naturalized citizens. Cake and coffee will be provided.
Rochester Public Schools: Job & Career Fair Aug 09, 2021 04:00 PM Aug 08, 2021 05:20 PM
Communications committee for Commitment to Racial Justice Aug 09, 2021 12:00 PM Aug 08, 2021 10:20 AM
C2G Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness Aug 26, 2021 08:30 PM Aug 06, 2021 11:33 AM
Mayo Clinic Health System Training on Community Resource Tool (Aunt Bertha) Jul 27, 2021 03:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:29 PM Mayo Clinic has partnered with Aunt Bertha, an online network of social services, to launch the platform myhelpnavigator.org that will connect Mayo Clinic patients and community members to local social services appropriate for their health and social care needs. Community organizations are invited to join this online network.
Mayo Clinic Health System Offers Training on Community Resource Tool Jul 22, 2021 12:00 PM Jul 21, 2021 09:50 AM
Mayo Clinic Virtual Event: "Alexa, what's my care plan today?" Aug 05, 2021 10:30 AM Jul 21, 2021 08:06 AM
Isaiah: Honesty in Education - Rochester Area Deep Listening Summit Jul 29, 2021 08:00 PM Jul 17, 2021 11:47 AM
Nonprofit Consortium - IT Interest Group Jul 29, 2021 03:00 PM Jul 24, 2021 12:14 PM
Rochester City Council: Discussing the future and funding of the Day Center Jul 19, 2021 07:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 09:47 AM
Disrupting Poverty: United Way & Jeremiah Program Corporate Engagement Learning Opportunity Jul 15, 2021 01:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:42 AM This interactive event will highlight the cycle of generational poverty in Southeast Minnesota in three parts:
Human Stories / Putting Learning into Practice Jul 08, 2021 07:30 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:03 AM Listen to the stories of those in our community who experience prejudice and discrimination. Ask questions and apply the knowledge learned.
Fernbrook Family Center's Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Series Aug 03, 2021 04:50 PM Jul 08, 2021 07:56 AM This event is open and free to all community members and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 29, 2021 02:30 PM Jul 07, 2021 05:28 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
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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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