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| Start Date | Title | Description | Location | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2026 11:00 AM | Part 1: Immigration Justice is Public Health | Background and context on immigration, authoritarianism, abolition, and public health; introduction to HIP's Immigration Justice Guide; discussion of actions you can take in your agency and community | Virtual Meeting | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'community health', 'Diversity', 'Education') |
| Feb 11, 2026 10:00 AM | Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 2026 | Topics include: Natural Gas Franchise Fee --The City of Rochester is looking at whether to create a natural gas franchise fee. This fee could help fund programs that support the community and help the City make smart, long-term investments. | Virtual Meeting | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') |
| Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM | When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education | Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and adopting an equitable calendar. | Zoom | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
| Feb 14, 2026 10:00 AM | The Art of Detachment | Unhealthy attachment to people, outcomes, jobs, relationships, careers, even sports teams can quietly shape how we live and our quality of life. | 1723 1st ST NW Rochester, MN 55901 | () |
| Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM | Chinese New Year Celebration Gala | Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics. Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes. | Lourdes High School Auditorium | ('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity') |
| Feb 16, 2026 10:00 AM | Breathing and Brain Health – Seokmun Hoheup Method | This immersive session introduces the Seokmun Hoheup method, a traditional Korean breathing practice designed to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and support healthy brain function, presented by Paul Min, PhD. | 125 Live | ('lotus', 'mental health', 'community health') |
| Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM | 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 | Rochester Area Foundation | ('diversity', 'Civic Equity', 'leadership', 'networking', 'community engagement') |
| Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM | Homeownership and Wealth Building Workshop | This workshop equips community members with practical tools and knowledge to pursue homeownership and build generational wealth. | RAEDI Offices Downtown | 221 1st Ave SW Suite 600, Rochester MN | ('NAACP', 'housing', 'Diversity') |
| Feb 21, 2026 05:30 PM | Ebony Night 2026: Once Upon A Night | Rochester Branch of the NAACP presents UMR Black Student Union | The third event in the Black History Month Series, Ebony Night, is an all-student-led production by the University of Minnesota Rochester’s Black Student Union. | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area (Rochester, MN) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, Minnesota 55904 | ('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'UMR') |
| Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM | Black Excellence Expo | For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy. | 125 Live | ('diversity', 'education', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Mar 16, 2026 10:00 AM | Music Therapy and Cognitive Vitality: The Role of Music in Brain Health | Music plays a crucial and unique role in supporting cognitive function, memory retention, emotional regulation, and social connection that are key areas often affected in cognitive decline. Research shows that rhythm, melody, and singing activate widespread neural networks, enhance neuroplasticity, and stimulate brain regions involved in speech, movement, and executive function. | 125 Live | ('lotus', 'America City for Health', 'mental health', 'aging') |
| Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM | Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 | Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases • Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being • Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching sessions • Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters • Expand your healthy network | Assisi Heights | ('lotus', 'health', 'Health', 'openbeam') |
