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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 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.
Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM IMAA 2023: Walk around the World ('Culture', 'diversity') A community wide event to celebrate the Diverse Cultures in Rochester
Jun 10, 2023 09:00 AM Let's Walk Minnesota ('Health/Wellness',) Join the Walk: Exercise is Medicine
Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'key') RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. Summary report of work.
Jun 08, 2023 07:30 AM 2Q 2023 June HAPP Meeting ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam', 'key') Quarterly Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts.
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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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