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May 14, 2025 10:00 AM Rochester Housing Alliance May, 2025 ('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key') Presentation by LENNAR: Introduction to the company and projects in Rochester Update on Olmsted County Housing Projects (Apartments Trail Side, Red Hawk, Woodcrest Project)
May 07, 2025 08:00 AM 507 Experience Day ('compassion', 'civic engagement') Intentional Conversations that enhance relationships
May 05, 2025 08:30 AM Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference ('mental health', 'CHIP Mental Health Workgroup', 'governance', 'America City for Health', 'Health/Wellness') We welcome all people to attend the Southeastern MN conference on mental health and wellbeing. The conference theme is Be Kind to Your Mind. This conference is a collaborative effort to raise awareness, provide education, and reduce the stigma of mental illness in all segments throughout the Southeastern MN region.
May 03, 2025 04:30 PM ICAM - Happy Ugadi ('commerce',) TARMN in Partnership with ICAM invites you all to Ugadi Celebration 2025
May 03, 2025 09:30 AM 11th Annual EarthFest Expo ('sustainability',) Earth Day, Every Day Inspiring the community to make conscious decisions that help our environment. Collectively we can make a difference and make Rochester a more sustainable community.
Apr 29, 2025 12:00 PM Understanding Link BRT Public Information Sessions ('transit', 'governance') The City of Rochester is beginning construction for the Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. To prepare for this, the City is hosting additional virtual sessions and open office hours to provide background, insight and upcoming schedules.
Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM Re-launch Coming to the Table ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN.
Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM Leave No One Behind ('ISAIAH', 'Civic Equity', 'community engagement', 'governance') Federal cuts threatens to unravel the social safety net that Minnesotans depend on. Who benefits? How will Minnesota's elected leaders meeting this moment?
Apr 25, 2025 04:00 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION CELBRATING FAMILY WELL-BEING DAY ('ACHLA', 'Health/Wellness', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') JOIN US FOR A HEALTHY AWARENESS WALK HOSTED BY SMIILD (SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA INTERFAITH IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFFENSE)
Apr 24, 2025 05:00 PM Rochester's Statue for Equality ('Diversity',) Join us for a special evening celebrating Rochester's Statue for Equality with local educator and author Virginia Wright-Peterson
Apr 23, 2025 08:00 AM RCTC 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference ('education',) Training Conferences We are proud to develop and present conferences that help build and strengthen a sense of community. Our events give you an opportunity to build relationships with people who share your interests. Let us help put your professional conference ideas into action. Contact us today!
Apr 21, 2025 09:30 AM Rochester Area Volunteer Fair ('Culture', 'community')
Apr 19, 2025 10:00 AM C4G: Coffee with City Council President Randy Schubring (4/19/25) ('governance',) Convened by In the City for Good--Join us with your comments and issues on Saturday April 19th at 10 a.m. at Novios Café.
Apr 17, 2025 08:00 PM 2025 Community of Wellness: Symposium & Gala ('lotus', 'Education', 'health', 'community health') Topics include: Transformational Healing with Sound; Living Well, Thinking Well: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Preserve Your Cognitive Health; The Power of Sunlight to Improve Health and Well-being; Move to Thrive: How Exercise Transforms Metabolic Health and Overall Wellness; Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) for Type II Diabetes Reversal and Longevity; Epiphanies From Losing Nearly 300 Pounds
Apr 17, 2025 06:00 PM Mental Health 101 Free Workshop ('mental health', 'community engagement', 'governance', 'civic equity', 'civic engagement') Class Description: Learn about mental wellness, mental illnesses, diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. This one and a half to two-hour workshop is presented in English and is designed for African-American, Somali and Latinx communities interested in learning more about mental health.
Apr 17, 2025 11:00 AM RAVA April 2025 Meeting ('rava', 'community engagement')
Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) ('housing', 'dmc', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') Leveraging tech-enabled housing to deliver better health and better healthcare outcomes. The 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit, presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota is a one-day event highlighting the demand and opportunity for development in Rochester, MN.
Apr 14, 2025 06:00 PM Disability Townhall (4/14/25) ('diversity', 'compassion', 'disability', 'civic equity', 'CMRC') This event will offer an opportunity for community members to discuss important issues impacting individuals with disabilities
Apr 12, 2025 10:00 AM Homeonwership And Wealth Building Workshop (4/12/25) ('Housing', 'community health', 'NAACP', 'community') This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.
Apr 12, 2025 09:00 AM Introduction of Seokmum-Hoheup Breathing Practice (In Person) ('compassion', 'faith', 'Health') While doing T’ai Chi, have you ever wondered about the relationship between breathing and energy? Have you wondered how to maintain that calm state of meditation more consistently?
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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