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December 2021 Housing Alliance Meeting Dec 08, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Short Term Rental, First Homes
Multicultural Networking Group Discussions Aug 03, 2018 12:00 PM Jul 31, 2018 01:25 PM
August 2018 Community Health Forum Aug 14, 2018 12:00 PM Jul 26, 2018 10:14 AM
Let's spark an (even) better nonprofit sector! Jul 26, 2018 03:00 PM Dec 01, 2019 11:46 AM
TaikoArts Midwest Mar 08, 2025 08:30 PM Feb 06, 2025 11:52 AM TaikoArts Midwest will perform a high-energy, all-ages event at The Historic Chateau Theatre as the culmination of their week-long Sound School residency. We hope to see you there!
Diversity Council Annual Celebration: Across Generations Aug 01, 2018 08:00 PM Jul 16, 2018 07:20 PM
Road to Home Ownership (3/22/25) Mar 22, 2025 04:00 PM Apr 11, 2025 07:33 AM Black History & Homeownership; Preparing to get a mortgage loan; Homebuyer resources; Looking for a home & making offer; Importance of Insurance
International Summer Picnic 2018 Jul 15, 2018 07:00 PM Jul 15, 2018 11:01 AM
Prosperity Initiative Minority Business Conference - Rochester Jul 11, 2018 03:00 PM Jul 11, 2018 08:07 AM
DMCC Board June Meeting Jun 28, 2018 11:30 AM Jul 26, 2018 10:40 PM
Free Training: Build A Private AI to Support Your Needs Mar 29, 2025 04:00 PM Mar 09, 2025 10:41 AM Members will learn how to set up their own AIs in their laptops and to leverage local AIs to configure personal needs and data.
Housing Scan Kickoff Jul 09, 2018 02:30 PM Jun 26, 2018 10:17 PM
Student Art Show Mar 13, 2025 07:30 PM Feb 27, 2025 08:26 AM Any students in Rochester and the surrounding communities, from elementary age up through college can enter. We welcome all mediums! To submit art for the show: email a photo of your work, title of piece, your name and age or grade (school name optional but encouraged), medium, size, and price (if for sale) to gallery24org@gmail.com by February 25th. You will receive further instructions after submission. 2D art must be framed (unless it’s a canvas) and wired for wall display. Feel free to email if you have questions. No fee for student art! Submit one piece, if there is room multiple pieces will be considered. The Student Art Show Reception is March 13th and is open to all.
IMAA 2023: Walk around the World Jun 10, 2023 02:00 PM May 25, 2023 09:46 PM A community wide event to celebrate the Diverse Cultures in Rochester
In the City for Good: Katie Powell on "Poverty in Olmsted County" Jun 18, 2018 08:30 PM Jun 18, 2018 08:21 AM
Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Jun 13, 2018 11:30 AM Jun 12, 2018 05:44 PM
Diverstiy Council Hosting Strategic Priorities Focus Group for City of Rochester Jun 20, 2018 04:30 PM Jun 11, 2018 07:50 PM
Intercultural Cities (ICI) Signing Ceremony Jun 13, 2018 12:00 PM Jun 23, 2024 09:12 AM On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 the Journey to Growth team along with the City of Rochester will welcome Irena Guidikova from the Council of Europe for a special Signing Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at 11:00 am in the Rochester City Hall atrium. The public is encouraged to attend this momentous occasion and meet Irena! For more information on the Council of Europe and the Intercultural Cities Initiative visit https://bit.ly/2HTriCn
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 08:00 PM Mar 01, 2025 12:15 PM The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal.
RAVA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 19, 2024 06:30 PM Dec 16, 2024 01:16 PM Get to know your fellow volunteer managers
Save a Life: Narcan Education & Distribution Dec 10, 2020 07:30 PM Nov 29, 2020 08:26 PM
Common Cause: Community Townhall Mar 01, 2025 01:00 PM Mar 03, 2025 01:09 PM Directly ask your state legislators what they're doing to improve you everyday life!
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 11:15 AM Feb 27, 2025 08:34 AM Get ready for some Irish magic! ☘️ Join us for this fun family event on March 15th, 2025 from 10am - 11:15am where we will learn local history regarding St. Patrick and the Irish in MN, followed by a family art project based on historic Celtic design. Together you can create your own family monogram inspired by Celtic tradition and imagery. $5 for all participants and FREE for HCOC members.
CNG June Meeting: Complete Count 2020, Compass Points and Village Updates Jun 21, 2018 05:30 PM Jun 21, 2018 08:09 AM
Reflection to Action: Human Rights, Racial Justice, and Lessons from Skin Deep Feb 01, 2025 11:30 AM Jan 30, 2025 12:03 PM Skin Deep is a PBS documentary written by Prexy Nesbitt and Marian Marzynski. The documentary examines the fight against legal, institutionalized racism in the United States and South Africa, from the 1950s through the 1990s, through interviews with the people who took their protests against segregation and inequality into the streets and beyond, forcing remarkable changes. To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. ” - Nelson Mandela
Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing Jan 06, 2025 06:30 PM Dec 16, 2024 01:02 PM Come welcome the Rochester City Council’s newest four members–Nick Miller, Dan Doering, Andy Friederichs, and Randy Schubring. There will be a social celebration from 5-5:30, the swearing-in ceremony from 5:30-6, and in the public comment section of the Council meeting from about 6-6:30, you can share what you hope this new Council will lead on.
Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins Jun 15, 2024 05:00 PM Jun 05, 2024 09:34 AM Join us and the community for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators. Juneteenth is very important to the African American community and is a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Diversity Council @ Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans May 17, 2018 07:00 PM May 16, 2018 05:18 PM
(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) Oct 05, 2024 12:00 PM Sep 19, 2024 12:39 PM Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset.
SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Oct 07, 2024 06:00 PM Oct 06, 2024 10:16 AM The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops
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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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