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Silver Lake Forum May 21, 2024 10:30 AM May 16, 2024 12:56 PM Friends of Silver Lake has scheduled a forum to discuss the proposal to replace the existing Silver Lake Dam with a new structure to allow fish and wildlife passage, along with creating additional recreational opportunities.
Fasting Mimicking Diet At Rochester Clinic And Virtual Feb 15, 2024 12:00 PM Feb 15, 2024 11:09 AM Rochester Clinic will be the first provider in Minnesota to roll out this cutting-edge program as part of the lifestyle medicine practice.
Journey of Building Relationships through Mutual Respect and Understanding Nov 18, 2018 02:30 PM Nov 02, 2018 09:30 PM
December CNG Meeting: A Conversation with new Rochester City Administrator plus Village Updates Dec 19, 2017 10:00 AM Dec 14, 2017 06:55 AM
ICR and Nonprofit Shared Space Conversation Jul 10, 2023 03:00 PM Feb 06, 2024 09:17 AM
March 6, 2024: RAEDI Annual Meeting Mar 06, 2024 01:00 PM Feb 24, 2024 12:19 PM Join the RAEDI as we celebrate and thank our investors and board members and highlight our 2023 accomplishments at our annual meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Rochester International Event Center.
2024 Mayor's State of the City Jan 10, 2024 08:30 AM Jan 11, 2024 09:20 AM
March, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (2023 Housing Coalition Accomplishments Review) Mar 13, 2024 11:30 AM Aug 02, 2024 11:44 AM Topics: Building Affordably: Technology Park Case Study; 2023 Housing Coalition Accomplishments Review; Upcoming Events/Announcements:
April 10, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: "Rural Trends 2024: Housing Supply and Demand" Apr 10, 2024 11:30 AM Aug 02, 2024 11:43 AM "Rural Trends 2024: Housing Supply and Demand" (Ben Winchester from the U of M Extension office) "Economic Vitality Funding Update" (Taryn Edens, City of Rochester)
Rochester Area Foundation Coffee & Conversation March 6 2024 Mar 06, 2024 10:00 AM Mar 01, 2024 10:35 AM Join us to hear from leaders with Zumbro Valley Health Center, Nexus Family Healing and the Southeast Regional Crisis Center, NAMI - Southeast MN, Olmsted County Community Outreach, and the Coy Family.
June, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jun 12, 2024 11:30 AM Jun 14, 2024 01:04 PM Topics: Opportunities the IRA has for home remodeling & building; City of Rochester goals, priorities, and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding initiatives; Local Case Study: John Hardy’s House
Sep, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Sep 11, 2024 11:30 AM Oct 03, 2024 10:06 AM We have lots of interesting housing info for you at our next meeting! Overview of the Founders’ Pointe Project in Sheboygan, WI; Matt Durand will update us on the modular homes he is building in Claremont; Mark Engel will share an update on the many Olmsted County Housing Projects in the works
August, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Mayo Bold, Century Village, Housing Stats Aug 14, 2024 11:30 AM Sep 05, 2024 09:52 AM Developer and builders, Bob and Drew Fleming, regarding their new townhome project, Century Village A Mayo Clinic presentation, "Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester initiative – an overview," by Ilaya Rome Hopkins
May 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (1st Generation Down Payment Assistance Program ) May 08, 2024 11:30 AM Aug 02, 2024 11:42 AM Presentation & Discussion: 1st Generation Down Payment Assistance Program
Nov 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Nov 13, 2024 11:30 AM Jan 03, 2025 11:40 AM The non-profit housing provider Aeon, and their proposed local project at Mayo's West Transit Village.
October, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Real Estate Stats Oct 09, 2024 11:30 AM Oct 19, 2024 10:09 AM Quarterly Real Estate Updates; West 90 Partners; Upcoming Events/Announcements
A Roof Over Our Heads - Who Is Left Out In The Cold? Feb 21, 2024 08:30 PM Feb 05, 2024 09:34 AM People experiencing homelessness is a harsh reality across the country, including for many in the Rochester area. How are our community and local governments responding to the need for temporary shelter, no-income or low- income housing, and affordable homes?
United Way President's Roundtable May 24, 2022 09:30 AM May 26, 2022 12:15 PM
ISAIAH HOUSING LOBBY DAY Feb 22, 2024 04:30 PM Feb 05, 2024 09:27 AM Affordable Healthy Homes Lobby Day (Housing, Climate)
AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II Feb 16, 2024 01:00 PM Feb 15, 2024 11:38 AM Join us for our 2nd Blue LineExtension Summit. We will explore and discuss the opportunities for business and cultural developments along the Blue Line, in order to meet the needs of our growing communities.
C4G: Age-Friendly Community Action Group Feb 26, 2020 08:00 PM Feb 01, 2020 01:08 PM
C4G: Steering Committee Nov 05, 2019 05:00 PM Oct 31, 2019 08:21 PM
C4G: Age-Friendly Community Action Group Jan 22, 2020 08:00 PM Jan 06, 2020 08:05 PM
C4G: Steering Committee Mar 03, 2020 05:00 PM Mar 02, 2020 07:42 PM
C4G: Social Services Action Group Feb 17, 2020 07:30 PM Feb 01, 2020 01:04 PM
C4G: Sustainability Action Group Thursday, November 16, 3:30 p.m. Assisi Heights Sep 19, 2019 04:30 PM Sep 02, 2019 01:05 PM
C4G: Sustainability Action Group Aug 22, 2019 04:30 PM Jul 31, 2019 01:50 PM
C4G: Social Services Action Group Mar 16, 2020 07:30 PM Mar 02, 2020 07:52 PM
In the City for Good – Affordable Housing Action Group Mar 08, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 12, 2021 06:01 AM
In the City for Good – Affordable Housing Action Group Mar 09, 2020 08:30 PM Mar 02, 2020 07:44 PM Monthly In the City for Good's Affordable Housing Group meeting
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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
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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