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Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort

Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings
When Feb 17, 2026
from 04:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Where Rochester Area Foundation
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Next Session: Spring 2026

Dates: Feb 17, Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31

Time: 4:30 – 7:30 pm on each date

Where: In-Person at Rochester Area Foundation

 

 

More information about this event…

Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 2026 Jan 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Virtual Meeting
Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Zoom
Dreaming Otherwise Jan 17, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM — Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
2026 We Have a Dream Celebration Jan 19, 2026 08:15 AM - 02:30 PM — Mayo Clivic
Rochester Area Foundation - Scholarship Information Jan 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual Meeting
Poetry Night Jan 23, 2026 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
"Let's Talk Community" Lunch and Learn Series Jan 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation
Upcoming events…
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