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Riverfront Talks: Sustainability + Access Mar 01, 2022 07:30 PM Mar 24, 2022 12:01 PM The Riverfront Small Area Plan project will create a high-level plan for future phased redevelopment. We are looking for input to identify the Community’s vision for this site and create a plan that enhances the overall connectivity to the river. The Riverfront project is focused on the area east of Broadway, between 4th Street SE and 2nd Street SE.
Introducing You to You Feb 10, 2024 12:30 PM Jan 25, 2024 08:11 AM A Free Self Discovery Workshop
A Black History Month Event: Road to Homeownership Feb 17, 2024 02:30 PM May 23, 2024 10:38 AM Join us on a transformative journey towards homeownership in celebration of Black History Month on February 17th. This Road to Homeownership workshop is designed to empower and guide individuals towards achieving the dream of owning a home.
Ukrainian Fundraiser Breakfast Jan 27, 2024 12:00 PM Jan 25, 2024 11:09 AM Supported by Rochester Kiwanis Clubs and VFW Post 1215
Town Hall with the Chinese Community Mar 10, 2022 09:00 PM Mar 07, 2022 01:46 PM Representatives from Olmsted County Public Health, and Rochester Public Schools will join a virtual town hall with Diversity Council’s Community Mobilization Resource Coalition, Pandemic Responders and Asian Media Access
Riverside Central Elementary Vaccination Feb 19, 2022 01:00 PM Feb 03, 2022 07:52 AM Riverside
Free Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 Year Olds Sunset Terrance Elementary Feb 08, 2022 06:00 PM Feb 04, 2022 10:31 AM
Free Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 Year Olds Franklin Elementary School Feb 10, 2022 06:00 PM Feb 03, 2022 07:27 AM Franklin Elementary School
Town Hall with the Hispanic Community Feb 05, 2022 01:30 PM Mar 23, 2022 10:06 AM Information related to COVID-19 data, vaccinations, and the Omicron variant to be shared.
Town Hall with the Somali Community Mar 26, 2022 02:30 PM Mar 21, 2022 10:13 AM Representatives from Olmsted County Public Health, and Rochester Public Schools will join a virtual town hall with Diversity Council’s Community Mobilization Resource Coalition, Mayo Clinic, Project HEALINGS and Pamoja Women
Town Hall with the Arabic Community Feb 26, 2022 02:30 PM Apr 26, 2023 07:38 AM Information related to COVID-19 data, vaccinations, and the Omicron variant to be shared.
Free Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 Year Olds Sunset Terrance Elementary Mar 01, 2022 06:00 PM Feb 20, 2022 06:26 AM Olmsted County Public Health is ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccination.
C.E.R.T Providing Transportation to Get Vaccinated Feb 05, 2022 02:00 PM Feb 04, 2022 08:15 AM The C.E.R.T team can help you get the information and submit it to receive $200 Visa Gift card.
Meet Former MN Viking - Marcus Sherels and Get Your Covid-19 Vaccine Feb 05, 2022 03:00 PM Feb 04, 2022 08:17 AM Enter and win a free iPad
Art Contest Submssion Deadline Feb 28, 2022 04:00 PM Jan 25, 2022 01:02 PM
The Leader in You Webinar Jan 29, 2022 02:00 PM Jan 21, 2022 08:35 PM
Minnesota House’s United Black Legislative Caucus Virtual Town Hall Meeting 2 to discuss COVID-19, Education, Housing, and Public Safety Jan 29, 2022 03:00 PM Jan 19, 2022 09:19 AM Members of the Minnesota House’s United Black Legislative Caucus invite Minnesotans to join them for two Virtual Town Hall Meetings ahead of the 2022 Minnesota Legislative Session, focusing on solutions to strengthen equity, inclusion, and opportunity for Minnesotans.
Minnesota House’s United Black Legislative Caucus Virtual Town Hall Meeting 1 to discuss COVID-19, Education, Housing, and Public SafetyVirtual Town Hall Meeting 1 to discuss COVID-19, Education, Housing, and Public Safety Jan 22, 2022 03:00 PM Jan 19, 2022 09:21 AM Members of the Minnesota House’s United Black Legislative Caucus invite Minnesotans to join them for two Virtual Town Hall Meetings ahead of the 2022 Minnesota Legislative Session, focusing on solutions to strengthen equity, inclusion, and opportunity for Minnesotans.
January 2022 CMRC General Meeting Jan 20, 2022 06:00 PM Mar 01, 2022 10:42 AM Topics include: Project HEALINGS; Redistricting; Rochester Public Schools; County Public Health
March 2022 CMRC General Meeting Mar 17, 2022 06:00 PM May 17, 2023 07:10 PM Topics include: Olmsted CHAP; Rural CHAP; Updates from City, County One Olmsted, and RPS
February 2022 CMRC General Meeting Feb 17, 2022 06:00 PM Feb 22, 2022 09:17 AM Topics include: Project HEALINGS; Town Halls; City Parks
Technovation[MN] 2021-22 Season Launchappalooza! Jan 15, 2022 11:00 AM Nov 14, 2022 10:13 AM We are looking forward to an exciting year with continued growth and interest in computer science education. It is our hope that by creating engaging technological experiences with girls and students of color that we can expand computer science learning opportunities for all Minnesota students and begin to bridge the technological divide. We are thankful for your support! Technovation[MN] is committed to supporting Diversity Council. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
RPS School Board Listening Session Jan 20, 2022 08:00 PM Jan 12, 2022 11:10 AM
RPS: October 11 2022 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Oct 11, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2022 05:15 PM Gage Gator Night; Elton Hills: Belonging and Aspirations; Lindsey Riess-Wilson: Student Services; National Hispanic American Heritage Month
RPS October 10, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Oct 10, 2023 11:00 AM Nov 17, 2023 11:58 AM Family Engagement with Special Education
RPS: September 12, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Sep 12, 2023 11:00 AM Nov 17, 2023 01:33 PM Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites (10:05) Family Engagement Districtwide Updates (10:15-10:30) Discussion Groups (10:30-10:45) RPS and Community Updates (10:45-11:00)
RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting May 09, 2023 11:30 AM May 03, 2023 01:45 PM Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren
RPS: March 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Mar 14, 2023 11:15 AM Apr 16, 2023 05:49 PM Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites; RPS Family Engagement and Parent Empowerment: Overview and Group Discussion; Family Engagement and Post-Secondary Readiness, School Counselors, and CTECH: Heather Hogen, Director of Post-Secondary Readiness; Family Engagement and the Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative: Amy Ward, Collaborative Coordinator ;
RPS: February 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Feb 14, 2023 11:15 AM Mar 10, 2023 07:25 AM Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites; Spotlight on Family Engagement, Mayo High School and Beyond: Brenda Shamblin; RPS Bicycle Fleet and Family Engagement Opportunities: Dustin Morrow; RPS Family Engagement Framework: Overview, Group Discussion, and Input; RPS and Community Updates
RPS: January 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Jan 10, 2023 11:15 AM Jan 11, 2023 09:03 PM Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing; Perspectives on RPS Family Engagement from a Latinx Parent; ACHLA and Family Engagement Minnesota Family Engagement Model
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