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Feb 03, 2024 12:45 PM GATEway Workshop 2024 ('education', 'STEM') This year, GATEway is conducting free workshops to teach elementary aged students how to do a science fair project
Feb 03, 2024 11:00 AM From "Waste to Wealth" to "African Nouveau" ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'community') NAACP 2024 Black History Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2024 01:00 PM Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: 2024 Holiday Get-Together ('networking', 'civic engagement') You are invited to join the for a holiday get-together! Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Feb 01, 2024 06:30 PM Successful Aging and Our Brain: What We Never Learned in School! (Via Zoom) ('community engagement',) Learn 3 insider tips on managing the aging process by being adaptable, understanding the concept of “brain health” and the crucial importance of community and connectedness to modify the aging transition.
Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
Jan 27, 2024 04:30 PM Rochester Public Library Foundation 2024 Fundraiser ('community engagement',) Chef, Seth Essar - Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch Demonstration Award Winning Author, Teresa Waldof - Speaking about her book & her Amazing Chemist, Grandfather KIMT 3 Meteorologist, Sean Macaday - Sharing his passion for Books, Nature, and Conservation Plus you'll have an opportunity to bid on a pasta making/wine dinner experience with Chef Seth!
Jan 27, 2024 08:00 AM Ukrainian Fundraiser Breakfast ('civic engagement',) Supported by Rochester Kiwanis Clubs and VFW Post 1215
Jan 24, 2024 08:00 AM Courageous Change Collective ('sustainability', 'civic engagement') A three day deep dive workshop for folks working to build equitable systems! Join us for an experiential learning opportunity exploring three new tools & frameworks developed by the Community Engagement for Equitable Systems collaborative:
Jan 26, 2024 10:00 AM Project Community Connect - 2024 ('networking', 'community engagement') Free Services Include: Lunch, Haircuts, Medical Services, Legal Services etc.
Jan 25, 2024 07:00 PM What is a Community Land Trust? ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') Learn About This Affordable Homeownership Model
Jan 25, 2024 06:00 PM Financial Wellbeing: Strategies for building black wealth ('Diversity',) The Black Wealth Community Education Series is a free, virtual, and live resource for all while centering Black people and Black experiences. This series will cover topics such as economic justice, housing, health and healing, and more! This is a Black-centered space where the Open Road Fund prioritizes uplifting Black voices and safety.
Jan 23, 2024 02:00 PM COP28 Webinar: The faith voice at COP28 ('arts', 'Diversity Council')
Jan 23, 2024 10:00 AM Home Ownership Education ('Housing',) Speakers may include: Mortgage Broker, Real Estate Agent, Home Inspectors, Insurance Agent
Jan 20, 2024 01:00 PM Join Us for Health Talks ('community',) Dietary Guide for Ankle Arithritis
Jan 19, 2024 05:30 PM 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission: Kick-Off ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement') We have two REMARKABLE guests plus a GREAT evening planned that will both bless and INSPIRE YOU. George Thompson back in the day was not allowed to attend High School with white students. Today George is one of Rochester's most respected citizens. To know George is to love the man...He is an INSPIRATION. Israel Rocha has an equally inspiring story. Within the past two years Israel went from a life long drug addict who was homeless to DRY, marrying his girl friend, uniting their family and 7 year old son PLUS gaining sobriety. His presence exudes valuing people of all kinds. The Rocha's now have an apartment and bless others. Other guests will lift your spirit as we talk about what will happen this year in 2024 Year of RESPECT.
Jan 19, 2024 11:00 AM CMRC Interlock Meeting with RAEDI and SBDC/Rochester ('CMRC', 'key') Introduce CMRC Purpose, Explore business case for CMRC and future collaboration potentials,
Jan 18, 2024 06:30 PM MNCare Public Option Tour: Health Care Listening Session ('ISAIAH', 'Health/Wellness') Come show that the Med City wants health insurance companies to have less power over healthcare, not more.
Jan 17, 2024 03:30 PM City Council Study Session: Future Transformation in the city ('key', 'governance') Potential for transformation throughout the city will be the topic of a two-part Rochester City Council discussion starting Wednesday. With Mayo Clinic planning a $5 billion investment with its “Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester” initiative, city staff will be asking the council for direction amid continuing change in the city.
Jan 15, 2024 08:30 AM January 2024 Annual MLK "We Have A Dream" Virtual Celebration ('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council') The Rochester Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting a slate of NAACP programming on Monday, January 15th, 2024, for MLK Day, and we invite the Rochester community to join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM Advancing Equity in the Built Environment ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC') 1. An overview of the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center's adopted targeted business and workforce participation goals for 2024; 2. Equity in the Built Environment Program
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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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RPS Balanced Budget Model

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RPS 5 Year Budget Reduction Strategy

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Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness

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Senior Housing Transition Mentorship

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UMR Expansion Plan

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AI Summary of PB Reporting

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About Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)

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Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

Application Open

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Last Updated November 03, 2025