June Events Calendar

"Community Events"

06/01/2007

Summer is here so there are lots of festivals and opportunities for
exercise and not as many issue-related events. Note that Governor
Pawlenty will be in Rochester on Thursday June 7 for a Chamber of
Commerce breakfast.

The Olmsted/Wabasha float will be in the Viola Gopher Count parade on
Thursday June 21 and the Rochesterfest Parade on Friday June 22. We
need lots of walkers for the parades so please join us and bring your
DFL friends. Additional information will be posted to OlmstedDFL when
it is available.

The RColorful corners event sounds like a lot of fun and I also
recommend "Power of the Purse" luncheon and Rochesterfest events.

If you have any events you would like added to this list please send
them to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

+ indicates event or float sponsored by Olmsted County DFL

Sat June 2 Pine Island Run/Walk to benefit breast cancer research
Sat June 2 Eldernetwork Open House
Sat June 2 Rochester Farmers market (every Saturday)
Sun June 3 National Cancer Survivors Day
Mon June 4 Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament
Mon June 4 JNR Golf Tournament
Wed June 6 Walk with the Mayor (every Wednesday)
Thurs June 7 Breakfast with the Governor
Fri June 8 Movies Under the Stars
Sat June 9 Rochester Public Library Amazing Race
Sat June 9 Community Band Concert in the Park
+Mon June 11 Darn Fine Ladies at Old Country Buffet
Tues June 12 Speakers Bureau Training/Mental Health
Wed June 13 Coffee at the Princess Cafe
Wed June 13 iFilm at Rochester Public Library
Sat June 16 RColorful corners
Sat June 16 Bike for Fun
June 16-17 Honoring the Family Pow Wow
June 16-24 Rochesterfest
Tues June 19 Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction
Tues June 19 National Night Out Neighborhood awards
+Tues June 19 Olmsted DFL meeting
June 20-21 Viola Gopher Count
+Thurs June 21 Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float at Gopher Count parade
+Fri June 22 Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float at Rochesterfest parade
June 22 -23 Thinking/Drinking outside the bottle: A forum on Water
Sat June 23 Country Breakfast on the farm
Tues June 26 Operation Minnesota Nice
Fri June 29 Movies Under the Stars

Detailed information about events
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Pine Island 5K Ribbon Run/Walk
Sat Jun 2, 2007 8:30am
Location: Pine Island High School rear parking lot
223 1st Ave. S.E.
Pine Island, MN
Telephone: 356-8937

All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to be used
for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment
programs. Registration forms available at Pine Island Bank, Arel's in
Pine Island or at http://www.active.com. Same day registration begins at 6:30
a.m.

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Elder Network Open House
Sat Jun 2, 2007 9:00am - 12:00am
Location: Elder Network
1130 1/2 7th St. N.W., Suite 205
Rochester,

Elder Network needs volunteers to serve older adults through Peer
Support, Friendly Visiting, Transportation to medical appointments,
and Caregiver support. Stop in for refreshments and learn how to make
a difference in someone's life by donating a few minutes of time. For
information call 285-5272.

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Rochester Downtown Farmers Market
Sat Jun 2, 2007 (and all Saturdays in summer/fall)
Time: 7:30 -12:00 a.m.
Location: Fourth Street and Fourth Avene Southeast
Rochester,
Telephone: 273-8232

Fresh produce, meats, honey, cheeses, baked goods, and more. Master
gardeners on site. Many of the items are organic.

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National Cancer Survivors Day
Sun Jun 3, 2007 11:00 - 2:30pm
Location: Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN

Cancer survivors, family and friends are invited to honor people whose
lives have been touched by cancer. Includes lunch, a program and
entertainment. Reservations required by May 28. For more information
or to register, call 424-4602 or (toll free) 888-535-4227. Free.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and American Cancer Society.

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Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity's 1st "Texas Scramble" Golf Event
Mon Jun 4, 2007
Time: 12:30 a.m.
Location: Rochester Golf & Country Club
3100 Country Club Rd. W.
Rochester,

Shotgun start. Dinner and silent auction will follow. Cost to golf:
$175 per individual, $500 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities also
available. For information call RAHH at 252-0849.

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8th Annual JNR Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Mon Jun 4, 2007 12:30 - 5:00pm
Location: Somerby Golf & Country Club
Byron,
Website: http://www.somerbygolfclub.com

18-hole, four-person best shot, hosted by JNR Corp., (Rochester Meat
and Huisken Meat Companies). Proceeds will benefit the Good Samaritan
Medical and Dental Clinics. Sign in and lunch 11 am to noon. Please
register by May 23. Contact Jake Jacobson at 507-529-4718 or
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Walking Wednesdays with the Mayor
Wed June 6 and every Wednesday in Summer through Aug 29
12:15 PM
Meet in front of the City Government Center at 201 4th Street, SE, in
Rochester.
Everyone is welcome!

Get in shape by walking with Rochester Mayor Ardelle Brede at
lunchtime every Wednesday this summer. For additional information see
http://cardiovision2020.org/Events.htm

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Breakfast with the Governor
Thursday June 7 7:30AM
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Radisson Plaza Hotel, 150 S. Broadway
Chamber Member Cost: $15 Non-Member Cost: $25

Join Governor Pawlenty for breakfast to recap the 2007 Minnesota
Legislative Session. Sponsored by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
See http://www.rochestermnchamber.com to register

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Movies Under the Stars
Fri Jun 8, 2007 Dusk (approximately 9:30PM)
Location: Historic Stoppel Farmstead at Olmsted County History Center
1195 W. Circle Dr. S.W.
Rochester,

The History Center of Olmsted County presents "Maltese Falcon" (1941).
Please bring your own chairs, blankets, etc. In case of rain,
screening will be inside. Supported by Charter Communications, Hirmann
Insurors, and Think Federal Credit Union. Free. Call 282-9447 or visit
http://www.olmstedhistory.com.

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Rochester Public Library Amazing Race
Saturday June 9 7:30AM - 12:30PM

Description: This family-oriented scavenger hunt, activity race is
based on the reality show, "Amazing Race". Teams work together to
solve clues to reach destinations or legs. At each leg, teams receive
clues for the next leg; some legs involve completing a task or a
cooperative challenge.

Teams may include up to four people. The team driver must be age 21 or
older. The event will begin with check-in and orientation at the
Rochester Public Library at 7:30 am, the race will begin promptly at
8:30 am, and will end with an award picnic at a designated location.

Go to the web site http://www.AmuzingRace.org for more information and
registration form. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to
support the mission and vision of the Rochester Public Library
Foundation.

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Rochester Community Band
Sat Jun 9, 2007 2:00PM
Location: Central Park
First Avenue and Second Street Northwest
Free and open to the public

With Rochester Male Chorus. Free.

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Darn Fine Ladies Breakfast
Monday June 11 7:00AM
Old Country Buffet
$6

Join the Darn Fine Ladies for breakfast and political discussion!

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Speaker's Bureau Training
Date: Jun 12, 2007
Time: 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Location: United Way Building
903 West Center St.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 287-1692
Website: http://www.namiolmstedco.org

NAMI Speaker's Bureau delivers programs about mental health to people
in Olmsted County. Volunteer for Speaker's Bureau. Registration
required. Call 287-1692 for more information.

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iFilm
Wednesday June 13 6:00PM
Rochester Public Library
Free but suggested for mature audiences only

Description: MOTHER OF MINE (Finland & Sweden / Drama)

During World War II, more than 70,000 Finnish children were evacuated
to neutral Sweden to avoid the conflict. "Mother of Mine," the latest
from the award-winning Klaus Haro ("Elina"), tackles that painful
patch of history in a tale of 9-year-old Eero, a child who
increasingly feels abandoned by his biological Finnish mother and yet
not attached to his Swedish surrogate mom. When he is returned to
Finland, his confusion intensifies.

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Coffee at the Princess Cafe
Date: Jun 13, 2007 9:00am
Location: Olmsted County History Center
1195 W. Circle Dr. S.W.
Rochester,
$2 if not a member of Olmsted County History Center

"Tilt-A-Whirl: 80 Years and Still Spinning," by Erin Sellner. OCHS
Members are free; non-members $2. For information call 282-9447.

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RColorful Corners Needs You!
Sat June 16 8:00AM

On June 16, at 8 am, neighbors will work together in the South East
neighborhood to paint a mural on the street. We welcome all who are
artistic, and those who aren't, to join in the fun. You don't even
need to be from the SE neighborhood to help out.

The painting will take place at an intersection in front of Hawthorne
Literacy Center (5th Avenue & 7th Street SE).

Why paint on the street?

Without spending a single tax dollar, this grassroots project creates
a safer and more livable neighborhood by encouraging walking, biking,
and visiting around this asset.

The paint was donated and is street paint (like the kind used to paint
lines on roads). A non-skid additive will be mixed in to ensure
additional saftey to motorists and pedestrians. Local mural artist
Greg Wimmer will be hard at work early in the morning to chalk out the
image for volunteers to paint.

Free t-shirts will be provided for the first 100 people present
compliments of Yaggy Colby, Weiss Builders, and Sixta Insurance. There
will be fun activities for children and a free lunch served at noon.

If the weather is rainy on June 16, then the project will be bumped
back until the following Saturday, June 23.

Additional information about the project can be found at
http://www.rneighbors.org.

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Bike-4-Fun
Sat June 16 Rain or Shine 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Mayo park behind Mayo Civic Center

Bike from your neighborhood with friends and family to this free
celebration. This fun morning will include music, games, prizes, and
bicycle-workshops. Free t-shirt to first 200 bikers who get there from
9:300 - 11:30 a.m.

Ride your bike from home to Mayo Park (Mayo Park is located behind
Mayo Civic Center and is accessible using the bike trails). Be sure to
give yourself enough time to arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m.

Additional information can be found on the CardioVision 2020's website
http://cardiovision2020.org/Events.htm.

Organizers

CardioVision2020
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Event Activities

T-shirts to first 200 bikers
Displays including CardioVision 2020, BPAC, Steps Grant, AHA
Biking Workshops (15-20 minutes each)
Bicycle Safety
Bicycle Maintenance
Contests

Oldest bicyclist
Youngest bicyclist
The most original bike
Best decorated bike

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Rochesterfest
June 16-24
Numerous events and times

See http://www.rochesterfest.com for a complete list of Rochesterfest
events. Some of the events include the Lumberjack Show, Breakfast on
the Farm, Cemetery Walk, Guided Walking Tour of Historic 4th St SW,
plays, Friends of the Library book sale, music, and the Grand Parade
on Friday June 22. Please join the Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float for the
Grand Parade!

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Honoring the Family Pow Wow
History Center of Olmsted County, Jun. 16-17 2007 10:00am
Price: Free will donation or $5 Pow Wow button

History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Dr SW (Cty Rd 22)
Rochester, MN 55902
For more information, call 507-367-2697 or 507-732-5941 or email
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Visit us online at http://www.nacsm.org/events.php

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Power of the Purse Luncheon &Silent Auction
Tuesday, June 19, 2007, Kahler Grand Hotel
Hosted by the United Way of Olmsted County Women's Leadership
Initiative WOMEN OF WORTH
Guest Speaker: Judith Viorst, author and columnist
To register, See http://www.uwolmsted.org/

In June 2006 more than 300 women attended the first Power of the Purse
Luncheon and bid on close to 70 handbags in a silent auction.
Afterwards, keynote speaker Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
commented, "There was a wonderful spirit in the room and there was a
determination to help others."

The luncheon, auction, WoW memberships, and a matching grant from Andy
Chafoulias raised more than $38,500 to support the United Way
partnership with Imagination Library.

Guests left energized; excited, and talking about "next year." And so
were WoW members.

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National Night Out Neighborhood Awards
Civic Center Drive Stage (under the clock at the Civic Center), Jun.
19 2007 6:00PM

Awards given in 10 categories.
Free

For more information, call 507-285-8769.

Visit us online at http://www.rochesterfest.com

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Viola Gopher Count
June 20 - 21 (parade on June 21 at 10:00AM)
Viola Minnesota

See http://www.gophercount.com for a list of all of the Viola Gopher Count
events. Please plan to join the Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float in the
parade on Thursday June 21 at 10:00AM, rain or shine. Entry numbers
are not assigned until the day of the parade so just look for the
float. For additional information on the parade please contact Diane
Hellie at 288-7616 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Rochesterfest Grand Parade
Friday June 22 6:30PM
Rochester

Please join the Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float in the Rochesterfest
parade! We need all of the walkers we can get so please
invite your DFL friends. For additional information on the parade
please contact Diane Hellie at 288-7616 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Additional information on unit number, etc. will be posted to
OlmstedDFL when it is available.

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June 22 - 23, THINKING / DRINKING OUTSIDE THE BOTTLE: A Seminar on
Water at Assisi Heights, no charge.

Keynoter; Zandra Rice from Corporate Accountability International.
For registration, Joanne Weygand at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 507-529-3523
or see web page
http://www.rochesterfranciscan.org/Pages/body/come_see.htm.

Schedule:
Friday 9 am - Noon Keynote Speaker
Friday 1pm- 4:30 pm workshops
Friday 6 -8 pm Water Themed Film Series
Saturday 9 am- Noon “Faith in Action”

Learn about and confront global and local water problems.

Keynote speaker:
Zandra Rice
From Corporate Accountability
International

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Rochesterfest Country Breakfast on the Farm
Dan & Faye Griffin Farm,
Sat Jun. 23 2007 6:15am - 11:30am
Time: 6:15am-11:30am
Price: $5 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, free for children 5 and under

Take a free bus ride (providing one of your group is wearing a
Rochesterfest button) to the Griffin farm and back from Willow Creek
Middle School's north parking lot on County Road 1- one mile south of
Mayo High School. Buttons will be available at the bus and farm. Enjoy
a country pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, free petting
zoo, educational agricultural display and exhibits.

Dan & Faye Griffin Farm
627 County Road 16 SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

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Operation Minnesota Nice
American Legion Post 92 Jun. 26 & Jul. 24 & Aug. 28 & Sep. 25 & Oct.
23 & Nov. 27 & Dec. 18 2007 6:30pm

Adopt a soldier. Send packages of small reminders of home and simple
necessities.
Price: Free

American Legion Post 92
315 First Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901

For more information, call 507-867-4545.

Visit us online at http://www.operationminnesotanice.com

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Breakfast at Tiffany's: Movie Under the Stars
History Center of Olmsted County, Jun. 29 2007
Dusk (approximately 9:30pm)
Free

Movie to be shown on the side of the Stoppel Barn. Bring your lawn
chairs.

History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Dr SW (Cty Rd 22)
Rochester, MN 55902

For more information, call 507-282-9447 or email
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Visit us online at http://www.olmstedhistory.com