http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Nov%202026%20Community%20Council%20Forum Your City. Your Voice. Join the Mayor and City Council for an evening built around conversation, connection and your ideas and feedback for Rochester! We will highlight the 2026 National Community Survey results and talk about what they mean for Rochester. Come talk with us. We want to hear from you! 2026-10-16T14:23:45Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Nov%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement You are warmly invited to our upcoming RPS Family Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, at Harriet Bishop Elementary School. Join us for a hands-on session exploring interactive literacy activities for families with students of all ages, from early childhood through graduation. Every participant will leave with ready-to-use literacy supplies and practical resources to use with your family or implement in your work with others. 2026-10-12T15:41:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2026%20Freedom%20Fund%20Banquet This year’s theme, “We the People: Rochester in Action,” calls us to turn shared hopes into meaningful action by standing on the shoulders of giants, advancing justice, and building tomorrow. 2026-10-15T22:28:32Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2026%20Latino%20Fest%20Gala ELEVATE YOUR LATIN EXPERIENCE Join us for an unforgettable evening of Glamour, fine dining, delightful entertainment, and support our Latino Community. 2026-10-11T15:59:37Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2026%20IMAA%20Presents%20Pearl%20Gala 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. 2026-10-07T16:52:32Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Oct%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-10-24T16:37:05Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/America%20250%20and%20Beyond 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. 2026-10-26T14:31:27Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Cradle%20to%20Career%202026 Intruments of Change: How we all play a part 2026-09-07T14:14:41Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/ICAM%20Garba%20Daniya%20Night ICAM cordially invites you and your family to Garba Night on Sunday, October 18th, starting at 4:00 PM at the Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN. Come dressed in your vibrant traditional attire and bring your energy to the dance floor! 🥁 Live Garba Beats 🎶 Dandiya Sticks🍴 Delicious Indian Food Let’s celebrate culture, devotion, and togetherness under the festive lights of Navratri! 2026-10-16T13:43:33Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Moving%20Beyond%20Land%20Acknowledgements 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. 2026-10-12T14:03:17Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Rochester%20Area%20Housing%20Alliance%20Oct%202026 Potential Impacts From Recent Legislation, Financing Affordable Housing Projects, Regional Affordable Housing Financing 2026-10-16T15:49:39Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2026%20Rochester%20General%20Election Tuesday, October 6 th , 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church 400 5 th Av SW ALL ARE WELCOME! 2026-10-13T13:17:56Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Oct%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Featured Topic: RPS Family Engagement Bright Ideas Library; Join presenters Julie McLaren (Community Schools Site Facilitator, Gage), Jennine Staven (Family Engagement Liaison, Franklin), and Sonya Chieves (Family Engagement Specialist, RPS) as they share how we are building a collaborative districtwide webpage to celebrate, organize, and easily replicate successful family engagement ideas across RPS. 2026-10-12T15:42:48Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Youth%20Leadership Mayor Norton will be sponsoring a Youth Summit on Wednesday, September 23 for high school students in Olmsted County. There will be speakers, roundtables, entertainment, and an opportunity to network! 2026-09-24T01:23:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Sep%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-09-21T16:05:21Z Event