June community events

06/01/2006

June community events


In June there are many community festivals in the Rochester area including Rochesterfest!


If you know of any additional events, please send them to Diane Hellie ().

+ indicates the event is sponsored by the DFL

+Thurs June 1 DFL Women’s Breakfast
Thurs June 1 Pandemic Flu Plan
Fri June 2 Plainview Carnival
Sat June 3 Land Stewardship Sustainable Garden Tour and Supper
+ Sat June 3 Olmsted DFL Headquarters Grand Opening
Sat June 3 GLCS Picnic in the Park
Sun June 4 National Cancer Survivors Day
Mon June 5 Conference on Disabilities
Mon June 5 Author Program at Library: Nishantha Gunawardena
Tues June 6 National Hunger Awareness Day
+June 9 - 11 State DFL convention in Rochester
June 9 - 11 Pine Island Cheese Fest
Wed June 14 McGruff and Scruff (Children’s event)
Wed June 14 Wednesday Walk with the Mayor starts
Wed June 14 iFilm at Rochester Public Library
June 14-15 Viola Gopher Count
June 16-18 Bear Creek Pow-wow
June 16-18 Elgin Cheese Days
June 16 - 25 Star of the North Games
Sat June 17 American Heart Association Walk
Sat June 17 Rochester Ride for Y Mentors Program
June 17-25 Rochesterfest
Sun June 18 Mantorville Old Time Days
Sun June 18 Juneteenth Celebration
+Tues June 20 DFL Precinct Chair training at Olmsted DFL Headquarters
Fri June 23 Rochesterfest Grand Parade
Sat June 24 Mayowood Family Festival and Garden Tour
Sat June 24 Family Eco-Adventure Triathlon
Sat June 24 Safe Haven Motorcycle Run and Silent Auction
Sat June 24 Safety Fair
Sun June 25 MacAttack Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House
Mon June 26 Post Bulletin Dialogues
June 27-30 Understanding the Culture of Poverty
Wed June 28 Golf Tournament for Senior Citizen Center
Fri June 30 Classic Movies Outdoors


Detailed information on events:

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Pandemic Flu Plan
Thursday June 1 10:00am
Rochester Government Center

Olmsted County Public Health has announced it will release its plan to address the potential for pandemic influenza.

The plan is scheduled to be made public at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester Government Center, 151 4th St. S.E.



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Plainview Carnival & Supper for Everyone
June 2, 2006 5:00 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran School intersection of Highways 42 & 247
Plainview

Meatloaf supper, Games, Face Painting, Concessions, Music and Prizes for everyone

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Land Stewardship Project’s 2nd Annual Sustainable Garden Tour & Supper
June 3, 2006 4:00 p.m.
Location: the Barb and Martin Nelson home
rural Winona,
$15 Land Stewardship members, $20 non-members

Learn about the connections between gardening, farming, human health and environmental connections. Tour begins at 4 pm. Charge is $15 for Land Stewardship Project members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited to 20 participants: RSVP by calling 507-523-3366.

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Grand Opening of Democratic Campaign Headquarters
Jun 3, 2006 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: DFL Headquarters
2002 2nd St. S.W.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 259-5162

Meet the 2006 candidates. Bring a non-perishable food item for National Hunger Awareness Day, which is June 6.

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A Day at the Park”—GLCS Picnic
Saturday June 3 3:00pm - 7:00pm
West Silver Lake picnic shelter
$10 per ticket

Gay Lesbian Community Services of Southeast Minnesota is sponsoring a picnic in the park.  Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. To reserve tickets, call Darrel at 288-5405 or Joe at 282-8874 or contact: .

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National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
Jun 4, 2006
Location: Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 1-888-535-4227

Entertainment for the whole family and an inspirational program. The event is for survivors of cancer, friends and family. Call for reservations (no charge) by May 26.

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Conference on Disabilities
Monday June 5 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Olmsted County Social Services

The Minnesota State Council on Disability will hold a community video conference from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 5. The Rochester location will be at Olmsted County Social Services, 2116 Campus Drive S.E.

Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger will be among the guests, and he will look at the impact of consumer-directed health care trends, the future of long-term care and his experience with the enactment of the American Disability Act.

Register by calling (651) 296-6785 V/TTY or 1-800-945-8913 V/TTY.


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Author Program: Nish Gunawardena
Date: Jun 5, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Public Library, Auditorium
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester,
Telephone: 507-285-8000

Nishantha Gunawardena, author of the recently published “Traces of Eden,” is a freelance photojournalist specializing in geographical subjects. His images have been instrumental in creating awareness of the intense need for humanitarian work and conservation.

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National Hunger Awareness Day - Town Hall Meeting
Tues June 6 7:00PM Town Hall Meeting
Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Moderator:  John Darlington, Lead Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church
Free and Open to the Public

“The Politics of Hunger: A Town Hall Meeting

In observance of National Hunger Awareness Day, Channel One is hosting “The Politics of Hunger: A Town Hall Meeting”. Hunger is a persistent and pervasive problem in America and perhaps the “solvable” of all social and economic problems we face. The upcoming town hall meeting is an opportunity to discuss the issue of hunger and engage in a solution-oriented discussion. The meeting is free and open to the public. The meeting will be moderated and will include time for questions from the audience.


Panelists:
Paul Fleissner, Director, Olmsted County Community Services
Steve Francisco, Federal Policy Director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Jim Koppel, Executive Director, Children’s Defense Fund, Minnesota
Barb Downs, Director, Outreach & Program Services, Channel One
Kris Jacobs, Executive Director, Jobs Now Coalition

For more information, please contact Carla Johnson, Executive Director. She can be reached by e-mail at , or by phone at 507-424-1716. For more information on National Hunger Awareness Day events and activities, please visit http://www.hungerday.org.


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Pine Island Cheese Fest
June 9-11
Various events

Location: History Center
Pine Island, Minn.
Telephone: 356-4168

Friday, June 9: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday June 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 11 (closed during parade) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Many quilts from the Pine Island area will be on display including the Bringgold Quilt on loan from the Goodhue County History Center. Admission is Free.

The Olmsted/Wabasha Float will be in the Pine Island Parade Sunday June 11 at 2:00PM.  If you are able to walk in the parade, please contact Diane Hellie at 288-7616,

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McGruff and Scruff
Date: Jun 14, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Public Library, Auditorium
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester,
Telephone: 507-285-8000

Police mascots McGruff and Scruff visit the library with some summer safety tips. Plus the children’s film, “Officer Buckle and Gloria.” There will be another program at 1 pm.

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Walking Wednesdays with the Mayor
Wed June 14 - Aug 30 12:15 - 12:45 pm.

Each Wednesday between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m. from June 14 to Aug. 30 will be Walking Wednesday in Rochester. The public is invited to walk along and talk with the mayor.


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Ifilms: International and Independent Films
June 14, 2006 6:00PM
Location: Public Library, Auditorium
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester,
Telephone: 507-285-8000

Featuring the Iran/Farsi drama, “Day Break.” The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Admission is free.

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Viola Gopher Count
Annual Gopher Count
June 14, 2006 - Jun 15, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Viola, Minnesota

June 14: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the food stands will be open and at 6 p.m. carnival rides will start. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be a local talent contest. At dusk there will be a fireworks display. If it rains, the fireworks will be held on Thursday.

June 15: 10 a.m. will be a parade (rain or shine). Massey Harris/Ferguson Tractor and Eq. Show. 11:30 a.m. will be a Soap Box Derby on Tomas St. S.E. Minnesota Blue Grass Assn. entertainment*, 12:30 p.m. the Crowning of Royalty* will take place. At 1 p.m. a Doll Buggy Parade*, 2 p.m. will be a pie eating contest*, 3 p.m. Ladies nail driving contest* and tug of war*, 3:30 races, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dance in town hall on wooden floor. Music by Ryan Herman. From 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. will be a street dance under the tent with music by Trouble Shooter. (*Events on Park Stage.)

The Olmsted/Wabasha float will be at the parade.  If you can walk with the float please contact Diane Hellie () or Katherine Speer ()

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21st Annual Bear Creek Traditional Powwow
June 16-18
Olmsted County History Center (1195 West Circle Dr SW)
$5 cost, $4 with Rochesterfest button

The Native American Center of SE MN invites you to join them in this annual celebration. Cost: $5, $1 off with RochesterFest button. Gathering: Saturday, 9 a.m., Pipe Ceremony at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Grand Entry Saturday 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. For more information, contact .

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Elgin Cheese Days
Date: Jun 16, 2006 - Jun 18, 2006
Elgin

All weekend - BBQ Chicken, food stands, men’s and women’s softball and horseshoe tournaments and a dunk tank. Friday and Saturday will be city wide rummage sales, carnival includes a big slide, tigger bouncer, velcro wall, monkey motion, field goal clocking and more.

Saturday, June 17 schedule: 10 a.m. Soap Box Derby, 11 a.m. Tractor Pull, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. carnival games, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. arm band’s for carnival, 5 p.m. BBQ contest judging, and 8:30 p.m. Boogie Junction Band.

Sunday, June 18 Schedule: 1:30 p.m. grand parade, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Carnival Games, Following the parade wll be a fireman’s water fight, 3 p.m. Cactus and the Jolly Brewer’s Band, 4 p.m. $3,500 raffle drawing and 8 p.m. Absolute Sound DJ.

The Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float will be in the parade.  If you can walk in the parade please contact Diane Hellie () or Katherine Speer ().

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Star of the North Games
June 16-25

The Star of the North Games is Minnesota’s own Olympic-style multi-sport event. Each year, a different Minnesota community hosts the Games. In 2006, Rochester will host the Games for the sixth time. The number of sports varies from year to year, usually between 18-24. The number of athletes also varies from 6,000 to 9,000, usually due to the host location and the number of courts and fields available.

When coaches, referees, family members and spectators are included, the Star of the North Games will bring 12,000 to 16,000 people to Rochester over the two weekends of the Games.

The emphasis is on friendly, participatory competition. While the Star of the North Games does draw some participation by elite athletes, the emphasis is on participation and sportsmanship. Most athletes like the Games because they say it’s “fun.”


See http://www.starofthenorthgames.org for a complete schedule of events.

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American Heart Walk
Saturday June 17 8:00am registration, 9:00am walk
Location: East Soldiers Field Drive SW

Details: 1, 2, and 3-mile courses. Visit the official website for more information: http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=112503. (I usually participate in this walk so if you would like to join me contact )

Sponsored by Sodexho, Gold Cross, Ellerbe Beckett, THINK Credit Union, KTTC TV, KROC


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Rochester Ride for the Y Mentors Program
Saturday Jun 17, 2006 5:45 am
Location: University Center Rochester Regional Sports Center
Rochester,

Rochester Active Sports Club and Rochester Area Family Y will have a fundraising bicycle ride to benefit the Y Mentors program. Rides will be 35, 65, 83, 105 or 126 miles. Registration begins at 5:45 a.m. for the longer routes and 7 a.m. for the 35-mile route. Start times are 6:30 for the longer routes and 8 a.m. for the 35-mile route. The rides begin and end at UCR sports center. For more information, go to http://www.rochfamy.org; to register, go to http://www.rasc-mn.org.

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Rochesterfest
June 17-25
Various times and locations

Many fun events will be held during Rochesterfest June 17-25.  See http://www.rochesterfest.com for a complete schedule.  We need lots of people to walk with the float during the Rochesterfest parade Friday June 23 at 6:15.  Please contact Diane Hellie () if you can join us.

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Mantorville Olde Tyme Days
Date: Jun 18, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mantorville, Minnesota
Telephone: 507-635-5464

An Antique tractor pull will start things off at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be an art show and historical displays on Main Street, shadows of the Old West re-enactments, and at 2 p.m. there will be a Melodrama at the Opera House, followed by a silent film festival.

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Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday June 18th noon-6:00 PM
Mayo Park

On Sunday, June 18, Rochester will host its
third annual Juneteenth Celebration.  “The Celebrate Freedom Family
Festival” will be held at Mayo Park, behind the Civic Center on June 18,
2006 from 12-6 pm.  This year’s expanded celebration will feature a jazz
concert by Bruce Henry, a local talent showcase, kid’s activities and
games, informational booths, and barbeque from Bob’s Smokestack Ribs.  All
community member are invited to bring their families, lawn chairs, and
blankets to Mayo Park for a day-long family celebration.  For more
information, please contact Kristin Mannix at the Diversity Council at
507-282-9951.

The Family Festival will open with music and barbeque served at noon.
Juneteenth opening ceremonies will begin at 12:30 pm.  The afternoon
entertainment will include reggae music, gospel performances, and a local
talent showcase.  Kid’s activities will begin at 2:00 pm with a fun/walk to
Silver Lake, sack races, games and art projects.  Booths at the event will
also provide free health screenings, information on community
organizations, sell ethnic foods, arts, and crafts.  The afternoon
activities will close with a FREE jazz concert by renowned Minneapolis jazz
artist Bruce Henry from 4 -6 pm.

About Bruce Henry:
Bruce Henry is a Minneapolis-based jazz musician who’s credits include the
Minnesota Symphony, The Hot Summer Jazz Festival in Minneapolis, MPR Jazz
Voice of Christmas Concert, and international tours and concerts in France,
Israel, and the Phillipines.  Although classically trained at the American
Conservatory of Music, Bruce Henry’s improvisational style, impressive
range, and Afro-influenced music has resulted in an eclectic style of world
influenced jazz vocals and composition.  Information and recordings at
http://www.bruceahenry.com


Juneteenth celebrates the freeing of the last African American slaves in the United States.

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Mayowood Family Festival and Garden Tour
Jun 24, 2006
Time: 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Mayowood Mansion
3720 Mayowood Road S.W.
Rochester, MN

The event will feature garden tours, music, picnic food, vendors, storytelling and birding lectures.

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Family Eco-Adventure Triathlon
Date: Jun 24, 2006
Location: Quarry Hill Park
Rochester,

Two-person adult/youth teams will compete in a fun cycling, canoeing and orienteering course through Quarry Hill Park. A Star of the North and Rochesterfest event. For more information and to register, go to http://www.starofthenorthgames.org or call Quarry Hill at 281-6114.

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3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride and Silent Auction for Safe Haven
Date: Jun 24, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Kings Corssing Bar and Grill
915 21 Ave. SE
Rochester, Minn.
Telephone: 634-7753

Join us to support Safe Haven. We have a big day planned with something for everyone! Don’t have a motorcycle but want to participate? Then join us for the silent auction, food and horseshoe tournament. 10 a.m. is signup and fee is $10 per rider. Ride will begin promptly at 11:15 a.m. All riders will be eligible for prizes and will receive $1 off of food when we return to Kings Crossing. Prizes drawn at 5:30 and must be present to win. Silent auction will be avilable for bidding all day until 5 p.m. and winners will be announced at 5:30. Food will be served from 11 a.m. Cost is $8 per plate with portion of the proceeds benefiting Safe Haven. Horseshoe tournament at 6 p.m. Sign up anytime during the day. If you would like to donate an item or a talent, please contact Rhonda Brincks at or 507-634-7753.

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Safety Fair
Sat June 24, 2006 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Behind the Mayo Civic Center

New Fire House
New Command Center
Peace Keeper (Swat Team)
Fire Trucks
Police Squad Car
Gold Cross
Red Cross Vehicle
Crime Prevention Unit Trailer (nno supplies)
CERT
VOAD


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MacAttack for Ronald McDonald House
Date: Jun 25, 2006
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Heintz Center at RCTC
1926 Collegeview Drive S.E.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: (507) 282-3955

This fundraiser will include a 5K run and 3K family walk. It will also include entertainment, games, crafts, healthy snacks, prizes and a raffle. For more information and to register for the run/walk, call or go to http://www.rochestertrackclub.com.

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Post Bulletin Dialogues
Date: Jun 26, 2006
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Public Library, Auditorium
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester,
Telephone: 507-285-8000

Meet local columnists Jennifer Koski, Jeff Reinartz and Greg Sellnow. Admission is free. P-B managing editor Jay Furst will lead conversations and audience members can provide feedback and ask questions.

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Understanding the Culture of Poverty
June 27-30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SSC Conference Center

This 4-day workshop will provide an in depth study of Dr. Ruby Payne’s research on the culture of generational poverty as it relates to the work of cities, counties, schools, and other governmental agencies. For more information and to register, go to http://www.ssc.coop.

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3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic for Rochester Senior Citizen Center
Date: Jun 28, 2006
Time: 12:30 a.m.
Location: Meadow Lakes Golf Club
Rochester, Minn.
Telephone: 507-288-0663
$65 per person

The Rochester Morning Pride Lions Club will be hosting its 3rd annual Charity Golf Classic. The cost is $65 per player. This will benefit the Rochester Senior Center which provides programs, services and socialization for older aldults serving Olmsted county and the surrounding area. Money raised will support the Senior Dining, Senior Support Services and Vital Aging Programs. Prizes will be awarded and our corporate sponsor, Outback Steakhouse, will supply a steak dinner following the tournament. To sign up as team, individual player and or business sponsor, contact Dean Rich at 288-0663 or email .

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Classic Movies--Outdoors!
Fridays at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.)
Olmsted County History Center

June 30 - West Side Story
July 28 - Singin’ in the Rain
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.