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Jun 30, 2023 04:00 PM Somalia Independence Day Celebration ('Culture', 'Education', 'Diversity') July 1st Somalia Independence Day at the Peace Plaza
Jun 29, 2023 02:00 PM DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD ('youth', 'Culture', 'Diversity') A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Jun 27, 2023 04:00 PM The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center ('food', 'arts', 'diversity') Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
Jun 24, 2023 07:00 PM A Raisin in the Sun ('art', 'Diversity') This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
Jun 23, 2023 06:00 PM SBA Business Network ('networking', 'Entrepreneurship') Learn about SBA loans, grants and business certifications program
Jun 22, 2023 07:00 PM Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story ('Diversity',) In collaboration with MN Humanities Center, and on behalf of Mayo Clinic Rochester African Descendants MERG, Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we invite you to this special performance.
Jun 22, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC June 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics: Rochester Mosque Real Estate Projects, Black African American Projects, MN State Grant, CMRC Projects and Future
Jun 21, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Jun 20, 2023 04:00 PM The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center ('food', 'arts', 'diversity') Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
Jun 17, 2023 04:00 PM Farm Fest 2023 ('food', 'arts', 'diversity') Join us on the lawn for an afternoon immersion into Rochester's multi-cultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more
Jun 15, 2023 07:00 PM A Raisin in the Sun ('art', 'Diversity') This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'accountability') 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 a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Jun 16, 2023 10:00 AM Kiwanis Clubs Flea Market ('Kiwanis',) Fundraiser and shopping
Jun 16, 2023 05:30 PM MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! ('food', 'MPR') MPR Connects will feature Tom Crann talking in-person with Sammi Loo, owner of Ootori Sushi and Mezza 9 café in Rochester, Minnesota. Tom and Sammi will talk flavors, recipes and advice. Learn more about Sammi and her journey through her food career. Sammi will share her favorite vegan sushi recipe and demonstrate her sushi rolling technique! Tastings will be available.
Jun 15, 2023 04:30 PM United Way: A Celebration of Leaders and Culture () United Way of Olmsted County works to create a community where all people can thrive, regardless of race or place. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the leaders in the Culturally Powered Communities transformational capacity building program.
Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Jun 14, 2023 10:00 AM June 14, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') Project sharing; Bigelow Homes Senior Findings, Forte Living, A House is not a Home.
Jun 13, 2023 03:00 PM UMR: Juneteenth – It’s Not Just a Party! ('Education', 'Diversity', 'UMR') Attend UMR’s Diversity and Inclusion Office’s next Diversity Dialogue event, Juneteenth – It’s Not Just a Party! on Tuesday, June 13 at University Square from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 397.
Jun 09, 2023 07:00 PM Rochester Repertory Theatre: A Raisin in The Sun ('art', 'Diversity') This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact InTheCityForGood@gmail.com for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact DBeal@familyservicerochester.org for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

Last Updated November 22, 2024



Workforce Development, Inc. presents The Downtown Business Pitch Day 2024

John Marshall High School eleventh grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch Day! 

Last Updated November 19, 2024



Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace

MENTAL HEALTH FOR ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER PROFESSIONALS:

" Ascend’s Mental Health Survey of API professionals found that overall, APIs reported mental health was worse than Americans’ mental health as a whole, with 39% of APIs reporting fair to poor mental health compared to 25% of the general American population." 

Last Updated November 14, 2024



Restorative Practices Advisory Committee

Press Release: Olmsted County residents encouraged to apply for Restorative Practices Advisory Committee (RPAC)

This new RPAC will bring together residents, justice system representatives, and community organizations to promote and sustain restorative practices throughout Olmsted County. 

Last Updated November 14, 2024



Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

Last Updated November 11, 2024



Partnership to develop software platform to improve homeless medical care

PB Reporting: "A partnership between the Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the PathCheck Foundation, an open-source software nonprofit, aims to create a digital platform to boost care coordination for people experiencing homelessness."

Last Updated November 11, 2024



City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.  

Last Updated November 09, 2024



"Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester

City of Rochester Receives $84.92 Million Federal Grant for Transformative Link Bus Rapid Transit Project

LINK Progress Report to City Council 

Last Updated October 26, 2024



Certification Workshops

City of Rochester, DMC EDA, Equity in The Built Environment Program, and State of Minnesota Department of Administration APPEX Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification.

Last Updated October 25, 2024



Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG

Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative

Free Workshop and Community Townhalls Press Release

Last Updated October 24, 2024



DMC September 2024 Job Creation Metric

Presentation Slides 

Video Clip of Job Creation Metric

 

Last Updated October 21, 2024



RPS Family Engagement Reports

Oct 2024 Reports

Reading Literacy Updates

Last Updated October 21, 2024



Olmsted County shares update on opioid settlement fund use

Support for: Drug and Alcohol Response Team (DART), CredibleMind, "Be in the Know Olmsted" Campaign

 

Last Updated October 17, 2024



DMC 2025 Budgets

2025 Budget and Workplan September DMCC Board Meeting

City Council Oct 2024 on DMC 2025 Budget

 

Last Updated October 16, 2024



2024 Destination Medical Center Reports

Proceedings

September 2024 DMCC Board Meeting with 2025 Workplan Breakout

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated October 16, 2024



Juneteenth Activities

November 2024 Selma Film and Discussions

2024 Recognition: $1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support, Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

Last Updated October 11, 2024



Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)

Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

C2C October 9, 2024 Summit

Presentation Slides  

 

Last Updated October 09, 2024



Rochester Vision 2050

Call for inputs: Mayor Norton YouTube Messages

Vision 2050 AI-Powered Interactive Survey LINK

Mayor Norton Memo to the Public

 

Last Updated October 02, 2024



OpenBeam to support collective impact

Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

Last Updated October 02, 2024



Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

Last Updated October 01, 2024