Upcoming Community Events
Rochester-Area Community Events
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| Start Date | Title | Description | Location | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 09:00 AM | Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents - Rochester (For Elected Officials and Admin Staff) | A Braver Politics workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations with constituents across divides and helps you find common ground. (For elected officials and administrative staff in Olmsted and surrounding counties) | Rochester Public Utilities 4000 East River Road Northeast, #2813 | ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') |
| Oct 13, 2026 01:00 PM | Skills for Disagreeing Better - Rochester | In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested. | RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN 55904 | ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') |
| Oct 13, 2026 02:00 PM | All Things SBDC - 2026 | This session is designed for: Anyone who is new to the entrepreneurial ecosystem Anyone who is new to an organization that works with small businesses Lenders and community partners Anyone who is simply curious about what the Small Business Development Center does | Virtual | ('commerce', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 13, 2026 03:30 PM | Depolarizing Ourselves | Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing how we regard and talk about large groups of people -- people who happen to be on the other side of the political aisle. | RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN 55904 | ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') |
| Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM | Congressional Debate | Jake Johnson vs Brad Finstad | KAAL Digital Platforms | ('community engagement', 'public sector work product') |
| Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM | Finding Community in Our Differences - Rochester | In a time of deep ideological and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive Braver Angels session, participants will explore the sources of today's polarization and learn skills for respectful dialogue and finding common ground. | RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN 55904 | ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') |
| Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM | Centering Indigenous Relationships: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements | Explore how the City of Rochester’s approach to working with Indigenous communities has evolved. Through four park projects and initiatives, we will examine how our understanding of Indigenous history, presence, perspectives, and lived experiences has deepened, and how that learning has shaped changes in engagement, relationships, and decision-making. The session will consider how organizations can move beyond acknowledgment toward meaningful and sustained action. | Zoom | ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'key') |
| Oct 14, 2026 06:00 PM | Work Smarter with AI | AI can save small business owners time, improve everyday processes, and help them think through challenges, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this practical workshop, new and existing business owners will learn how to identify useful opportunities for AI, work more effectively with AI tools, and experiment responsibly while keeping human judgment and business goals at the center. Focus: Both new and existing owners who want to start to use AI responsibly. No prior AI experience is required.. | Virtual | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Oct 20, 2026 08:00 AM | Cradle to Career 2026 Annual Education Summit | Intruments of Change: How we all play a part | Mayo Civic Center | ('education', 'diversity', 'c2c', 'youth', 'C2C', 'Education') |
| Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM | America: 250 and Beyond | As we mark 250 years of the American experience, the Leadership Awards Dinner is an opportunity for us to reflect on the remarkable journey that brought us here and to look ahead to the future we will build together. This milestone is our opportunity to celebrate the enduring promise of America—a nation strengthened by the talents, sacrifices, and aspirations of people from every background. | Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake | ('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance') |
| Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM | NCRC - Faith & Community Expos | Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Rochester International Event Center for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community impact. | Rochester International Event Center | ('civic engagement',) |
| Oct 30, 2026 05:30 PM | 2026 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala | Join us for the IMAA Pearl Gala —an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and community as we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of New Americans in Southeast Minnesota. | J. Powers at the Rochester Hilton | ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') |
| Oct 30, 2026 06:00 PM | 2026 Latino Fest Gala | ELEVATE YOUR LATIN EXPERIENCE Join us for an unforgettable evening of Glamour, fine dining, delightful entertainment, and support our Latino Community. | 30 Civic Center Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 | ('Culture', 'diversity') |
| Nov 07, 2026 04:00 PM | A Restorative Justice Gathering: Mending the Fabric or Our Community | An event to learn about and support Restorative Justice in our community. Join us for our inaugural Community Event | Christ United Methodist Church | ('civic engagement',) |
