Noteworthy Past Community Events
The following are events with relevant meeting material contents including
Presentation Slides, meeting summaries, or video recording
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| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM | Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 | Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases • Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being • Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching sessions • Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters • Expand your healthy network | ('lotus', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Health') |
| Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM | When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible? | This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand management (TDM) can help achieve them. | ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement') |
| Mar 17, 2026 09:00 AM | Lotus Health Foundations at Kiwanis Day Maker | Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body | ('lotus', 'Kiwanis', 'Health/Wellness', 'key') |
| Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM | 1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 2024 -2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing | ('CHNA', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction') |
| Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM | Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers | This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation initiatives. | ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement') |
| Mar 11, 2026 10:00 AM | Rochester Area Housing Alliance March 2026 | Any Path Home Overview; TABLE Initiative Overview; Legislative Update – Minnesota Housing Partnership; $1.5 Million Coalition NOFA Released | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'key', 'Homelessness', 'housing') |
| Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM | Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families. We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education') |
| Mar 03, 2026 06:00 PM | Town Hall: Using Advanced Technology in Policing | Mayor Norton Partners with Rochester Police Department to Host Town Hall on Advanced Policing Technology | ('public safety', 'key', 'governance') |
| Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM | Chinese New Year Celebration Gala | Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics. Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes. | ('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity', 'key') |
| Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM | When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education | Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and adopting an equitable calendar. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
| Feb 11, 2026 10:00 AM | Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 2026 | Topics include: Natural Gas Franchise Fee --The City of Rochester is looking at whether to create a natural gas franchise fee. This fee could help fund programs that support the community and help the City make smart, long-term investments. | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') |
| Feb 03, 2026 10:00 AM | Feb 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop, presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook, which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Jan 27, 2026 09:30 AM | Jan 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting | Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents | ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education') |
| Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center | The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being among our participants. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
| Jan 14, 2026 10:00 AM | Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 2026 | Topics include: 2025 End of Year Real Estate Stats Review; Olmsted County and Rochester Highlights; Coalition 2025 Investments & Impact | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') |
| Jan 13, 2026 10:00 AM | Jan 2026 RPS Family Engagement | RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Jan 08, 2026 07:15 AM | 2026 Mayor's State of the City | Mayor Norton, joined by City, Olmsted County and Rochester Public Schools leaders, will reflect on the past year and share priorities and initiatives for 2026. The event will also feature the City’s annual Year in Review video highlighting key accomplishments and milestones from 2025. | ('city state', 'city', 'key') |
| Dec 16, 2025 09:30 AM | Dec 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting | Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents | ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education') |
| Dec 11, 2025 07:30 AM | 4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 1. Welcome 2. Youth LGBTQIA2S+ Coalition Talor Gray and Katie Hackman, OCPHS 3. CHAP Newsletter Discussion All 4. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group 5. Community Announcements and Sharing | ('CHNA', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+', 'Health', 'key') |
| Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections | In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that shaped their equity work over the past year. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
