Community Events - September 2006
"Other"08/24/2006
There are quite a few interesting community events in the next few
weeks.
Note that the League of Women Voters is having debates for the local
races with primaries on Saturday. Although none of our DFL-endorsed
candidates will be in the primary debates, there are some important
elections in the primary (mayor, city council, school board, etc. )
Wed Aug 23 DM&E campaign
Wed Aug 23 Fran Bradley Press Conference - Rochester Health and Rehab
Thurs Aug 24 Training Session for Advocacy of Non-Smoking Environments
Thurs Aug 24 Tour de Zumbro
Thurs Aug 24 Amnesty International Meeting
Fri Aug 25 Classic Movies Outdoors
Fri Aug 25 Quarry Hill Camp Grand
Aug 25-27 Greek Festival
Sat Aug 26 League of Women Voters Primary Debates
Sat Aug 26 Alzheimer’s Walk
Sat Aug 26 Warmline Open House
Sat Aug 26 Bob Dole at Soldier’s Field
Mon Aug 28 Operation Minnesota Nice
Some upcoming September Events:
Sat Sept 2 Run/Walk to Benefit Channel One
Sat Sept 9 Ragin’ Cajun Festival
Sun Sept 10 PFLAG potluck picnic
Tues Sept 12 Primary Election Day. Please vote!
Tues Sept 12 Ann Lynch Burger Bash Fundraiser with Al Franken
Sept 15-16… Oct 5-7 The Triangle Factory Fire Project Play
Mon Sept 18 Lost Boys of Sudan
Thurs Sept 28 Prejudice Reducation Workshop open house
If you have any events you would like added to this list, please send
them to Diane Hellie (). An updated September list
will also be sent.
Detailed Information about events
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DM&E Rally
Wednesday Aug 23 12-1
Peace Plaza downtown ROchester
Roll-out of the community campaign to oppose the boondoggle loan
to the DM&E railroad. Everyone is invited to hear the coalition (Mayo,
City, County,Chamber of Commerce) plans
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Fran Bradley Press Conference
PUBLIC FORUM TO BE HELD TO ADDRESS ROCHESTER HEALTH & REHAB EAST
NEGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTS RATING
Wed Aug 23 3:00PM
Government Center board room, Rochester
ROCHESTER – A public forum will be held on Wednesday, August 23, in
the board room of the Government Center in Rochester at 3:00 p.m. to
discuss issues related to the recent listing of Rochester Health &
Rehab East as one of the worst nursing homes in the nation by Consumer
Reports magazine.
On August 9, it was announced that Consumer Reports had listed
Rochester Health & Rehab East as one the 12 nursing homes in the
nation to avoid. The rating was based on inspections conducted in
April 2005. However, a recent survey has indicated that nearly 90
percent of the center’s residents and their families are satisfied
with the center and would recommend it to others. Moreover, news
reports have quoted local officials and residents who adamantly
disagree with the magazine’s assessment.
“The time is now for the facts to be presented to the public,” said
State Representative Fran Bradley (R-Rochester). “The Consumer Reports
rating appears to be outdated and inaccurate, at best. We intend to
counter the negative rating with current facts and will hear from
several voices in the community that can attest to the quality
services offered by Rochester Health & Rehab East.”
Representatives from the Family Council, Minnesota Health Department,
Resident Council, Rochester Health & Rehab East, and interested
members of the public are slated to give presentations. “This event
is completely open to the public, and all are welcome to extend
invitations to anyone who might be interested,” Bradley said.
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Tour de Zumbro
Date: Aug 24, 2006
Time: 8:30-12:00 a.m.
Location: Dodge County USDA Service Center
42 E. Main St.
Dodge Center, MN
Tour and field visit of conservation in the Milliken Creek watershed,
part of the Zumbro River Watershed. This free event is sponsored by
the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, and will be lead by staff of the
Dodge Co. Soil and Water Conservation District. Call (507) 374-6364,
ext. 3012 to get specific site information and to save your spot on
the bus.
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Amnesty International
Thursday Aug 24 7:00PM
Rochester Public Library
Amnesty International will hold an informational meeting on Thursday,
August 24th from 7:00 PM at the Rochester Public Libray. We will be
discussing Amnesty’s mission, organization and activities; how to
start a chapter in Rochester; and Amnesty’ action on Darfur in
September.
Everyone interested in human rights is welcome to attend.
Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Loyal Nelson
Ph: 507-398-3031
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Training for Smoke-Free messaging
Thursday Aug 29 9:30am - Noon
Olmsted County Public Health Services
Want to learn more about advocating for smoke-free environments?
Grassroots Solutions is offering a training to learn and practice
effective smoke-free messaging on Thursday, August 24th, 9:30 am- Noon
at Olmsted County Public Health Services -2100 Campus Dr. SE
Rochester.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsmokefreeTA.com or
call (612) 465-8566.
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Classic Movies--Outdoors!
Fridays at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.)
Olmsted County History Center
August 25 - Casablanca
Charter Communications and the Olmsted County History Center host you
for outdoor screenings of classic movies. The films will be projected
on the side of the historic Stoppel Farmstead barn on the History
Center grounds. (Location will be moved to the indoor auditorium in
case of rain). Bring blankets or chairs. Admission is $2. For more
information, go to http://www.olmstedhistory.com.
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Quarry Hill Camp Grand
Date: Aug 25, 2006
Time: 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Road N.E.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 281-6114
A camp is designed for grandparents of children ages 4-8. The pair
will have a chance to see live animals, take short hikes, collect
animals in the field and pond, cook lunch over an open fire, make a
keepsake craft, and more.
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2006 Rochester Greek Festival
Date: Aug 25, 2006 - Aug 27, 2006
Location: Greek Orthodox campus
West Center Street and Seventh Avenue
Rochester, MN
The festival will feature Greek food, live music by Twin Cities-based
bouzouki band The Levendes, dancing, ethnic exhibits and a silent
auction. There will also be a children’s area with games and face
painting The event, sponsored by the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox
Church, is free to everyone. Church leaders, including Fr. Nick
Kasemeotes, will answer questions about Orthodox Christianity. The
festival runs Friday evening, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual Memory Walk
Date: Aug 26, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Elk’s Lodge
917 15th Ave S.E.
Rochester, MN
The walk will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North
Dakota for suport, education, advocacy and research. There is no fee
to walk, but walkers are encouraged to raise donations. To register,
call 289-3950 or visit http://www.alzmndakk.org.
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Warmline Open House
Date: Aug 26, 2006
Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: United Way Building
903 West Center St.
Rochester,
Telephone: (507) 287-1692
A open house with information about Southeastern Minnesota Warmline, a
non-crisis phone line for persons who have a mental illness.
Refreshments will be served.
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League of Women Voters of Rochester candidate forum
Date: Aug 26, 2006
Time: 8:30-12:30 a.m.
Location: Heintz Center at University Center Rochester
1926 Collegeview Drive S.E.
Rochester, MN
Forum for local candidates participating in the Sept. 12 primary
election. Event schedule: Rochester School Board Seat 2, 8:30 to 9
a.m.; Seat 4, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.; Seat 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Seat 6,
10:45 to 11:15 a.m.; Rochester City Council Ward 3, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.;
Rochester Mayor, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.; Olmsted County Attorney, 10:45 to
11:15 a.m.; meet the candidates, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Event co-
sponsored by Post-Bulletin, University of Minnesota-Rochester and
Rochester Community Education.
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Bob Dole at Soldier’s Field Veterans Memorial
Sat Aug 26 2:00pm
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial,
The program will be in the field south of the Wall of Remembrance.
Celebrate the many additions to the memorial since 2000. Also
celebrate the 100th birthday of the Rochester School of Nursing and
the part Mayo Clinic played in the military and with the memorial. A
Blackhawk helicopter will be there.
For more information, call Contact Wayne Stillman at 507-289-8981.
Visit us online at http://www.soldiersfieldmemorial.org
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Operation Minnesota Nice
American Legion Post 92, Aug. 28 & Sep. 25 & Oct. 30 & Nov. 27 & Dec.
18 6:30PM
American Legion Post 92
315 First Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Adopt a soldier. Send packages of small reminders of home and simple
necessities.
American Legion Post 92
For more information, call 763-464-1696.
Visit us online at http://www.operationminnesotanice.com
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Harvest Classic 10K & 5K Run 1 Mile Walk
Silver Lake Park East Pavilion, Sep. 2 8:30am
Price: $17
Race around beautiful Silver Lake. All proceeds go to Channel One Food
Shelf.
For more information, call 507-Phillip Laird 507-398-8401.
Visit us online at http://www.rochestertrackclub.com
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Ragin’ Cajun Fest
Saturday, September 9, 4:30 p.m.
Outside Rookies Sports Grill & Bar
The Ragin’ Cajun Fest recreates those hot summer days in a Louisiana
bayou--minus the bugs! Gather with your friends for a seafood boil,
andouille sausage, and toe-tapping Zydeco music. Proceeds will benefit
SEMCIL. Laissez les bon temps touler--Let the good times roll!
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PFLAG Potluck Picnic
Sunday, September 10, 1 - 5 p.m.
Silver Lake Park East Shelter
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national
nonprofit organization with over 500 affiliates in the United States.
The public is invited to attend this quarterly event sponsored by the
Rochester chapter.
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The Triangle Factory Fire Project Play
September 15-16, 21-23, 28-30, October 5-7, 8 p.m.
Rochester Repertory Theatre
Call Rochester Rep for tickets/prices
On Saturday, March 25, 1911 at 4:45 p.m., a discarded cigarette
ignites a fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory off Manhattan’s
Washington Square. Panic erupts. In the space of 28 minutes the fire
is brought under control - but 146 Polish, Russian and Italian female
immigrant workers are dead. Historic accounts of the tragedy serve as
resources for telling how the enraged outcry inspired by the shocking
acquittal of those held responsible, shape social, political and
economic policies for decades to come.
Opening Night Special Events
Local 21 will sponsor a panel discussion at 5 p.m. and a gala
reception at 10 p.m. on opening night. The panel, held at the Local 21
Building (105 N Broadway) will feature Bruce Raynor, International
Union General President of UNITE HERE; playwright Christopher Piehler;
director Cheryl Frarck; and Peter Rachleff of Macalaster College. The
gala reception will be held following the performance at the Labor
Club (11 4th St SE). Call the Rochester Rep for tickets.
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Lost Boys of Sudan
Monday, September 18, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Rochester Public Library Auditorium
Free and open to the public
The Diversity Council and Rochester Public Library invite you to a
free showing of this documentary following the lives of the Lost Boys
of Sudan. Orphaned by the civil war, 20,000 young boys trekked over a
thousand miles across hostile territory to reach safety in Kenya. Some
of these boys eventually immigrated to Rochester and other places in
Minnesota. The film will be followed by discussion.
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Prejudice Reduction Workshop Birthday Party
Thursday, September 28, 4 - 7 p.m.
Riverside Elementary School
The Diversity Council will be celebrating 10 years of Prejudice
Reduction Workshops with cake & ice cream and workshop demonstrations.
We invite school staff, parents, and community members to come see
what the Diversity Council is doing in our local schools. Demos 4 -
5:30, program 5:30 - 6:30. Free.