Updated June Community Events
"Community Events"06/14/2007
Here is an updated community event list for the rest of June. Note
that 3 legislative wrap-ups have been added: one sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce June 19(cost to attend), a legislative wrap-up
at the monthly Olmsted County DFL meeting June 19 with our local DFL
officials, and one sponsored by Coffee and Conversations June 27(free).
The Chamber event is before the Olmsted DFL event on the 19th so you
can attend both events if you are interested.
The Olmsted/Wabasha float will be in the following area parades in
June. We need lots of walkers for the parades so please join us and
bring your DFL friends.
-- Elgin Cheese Fest Sunday June 17 1:30PM
-- Viola Gopher Days Thursday June 21 10:00AM
-- Rochesterfest Parade Friday June 22 6:15PM
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
* event added to previous list
*Thurs June 14 Iraq war demonstration on Broadway/SE MN Peacemakers
*Thurs June 14 Plainview area migrant festival
*Thurs June 14 Al Franken picnic at Mary Moen's house
*Thurs June 14 Flag day (display your flag)
Sat June 16 RColorful corners
Sat June 16 Bike for Fun
June 16-17 Honoring the Family Pow Wow
June 16-24 Rochesterfest
*+Sun June 17 Elgin Cheese Fest parade
Tues June 19 Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction
Tues June 19 National Night Out Neighborhood awards
*Tues June 19 Chamber legislative wrap-up with elected officials
+Tues June 19 Olmsted DFL meeting with elected DFL officials
June 20-21 Viola Gopher Count
+Thurs June 21 Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float at Viola 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
*June 22-24 Teenage Wasteland
Sat June 23 Country Breakfast on the farm
*Sun June 24 McAttack 5K run to benefit Ronald McDonald House
Tues June 26 Operation Minnesota Nice
*Wed June 27 Coffee and Conversations: Report to the People
Fri June 29 Movies Under the Stars
*June 30 Deadline for voting for next Rochester Reads
*June 30 Chatfield Musical Garden Tour
*Solutions to Violence and Justice
Detailed information about events
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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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Plainview Area Festival
Thursday, June 14, 4 - 8 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
(45 W Broadway, Plainview)
The Plainview Area Migrant Council invites you to their annual
festival to welcome migrant workers and their families. Free food,
music, and fun activities!
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Iraq War demonstration
Thursday June 14 4:30 - 5:30PM
Corner of Second and Broadway
Thursday's demonstration on Broadway will focus on the 3500 Americans
killed in Iraq. Reminder: The number of Americans killed in the Iraq
War has surpassed 3500. Bring signs to accompany the theme "3500
Deaths Too Many" and join the demonstration at the corner of 2nd and
Broadway on Thursday from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Regular monthly meeting
of SE MN Peacemakers follows at 7 p.m. in Government Center.
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Al Franken for Senate BBQ fundraiser
Thursday, June 14th, 2007
5:30pm - 7:30pm
At the Moen Residence
990 Skyline Lane SW
Rochester, Minnesota, 55902
- Suggested Contributions -
$1000 Co-(Lawn) Chair ~ $500 Grillmaster
$250 Bean-efactor ~ $100 Hungry Guest
To RSVP, go to http://www.alfranken.com/moen
For more information, contact Jackie at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (952)
548-6047
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RColorful Corners Needs You!
Sat June 16 8:00AM
front of Hawthorne Literacy Center
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 safety 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 at 6:15PM! Our unit number is 80 and we will line up on
Civic Center Drive north of the railroad tracks. For additional
information on the parade please contact Diane Hellie (288-7616,
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).
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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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Elgin Cheese Fest parade
Sunday June 17 1:30PM
Elgin Minnesota
Please join the Olmsted/Wabasha float in the Elgin Cheese Fest
parade. We are unit #32 and will be lining up near the school.
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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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June 19, 2007: Chamber Legislative Post Session Reception
5:00 - 7:00 pm Kahler Elizabethan Room
Member Cost: $25 Member, Non-Member Cost: $30
Join Speaker of the House of Representatives Margaret Anderson
Kelliher, House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, and our local
legislative delegation for a recap of the 2007 session to celebrate
the accomplishments locally and statewide and begin laying the
groundwork for the 2008 legislative session. Register at
http://www.rochestermnchamber.com/.
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OLMSTED COUNTY DFL CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, June 19 7:00PM
Government Center
Room 1
151 4th ST SE
Rochester, MN
Our local legislative delegation -- Norton, Liebling, Welti, and
Lynch — will be joining us to share highlights of the session as well
as what is on the horizon. This is an opportunity for you to share
your thoughts and ask questions.
2007 Session Summary/Highlights
Senator Ann Lynch
Representative Andy Welti
Representative Tina Liebling
Representative Kim Norton
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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 - Viola is very small so it should be easy to find 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 6:15PM
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).
Our unit number is 80 and we will be lining up on Civic Center Drive
just north of the railroad tracks.
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Teenage Wasteland
Date: Jun 22, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Century High School
2525 Viola Rd. N.E.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 288-9653
Website: http://www.rochesterdancecompany.orgt
Through contemporary music, choreography, and real voices of Rochester-
area teens, teens' thoughts and feelings about school, friends,
teachers, parents, classmates and society are presented. Tickets are
$10 students (18 and under) and $15 adults. Get $1 off admission with
a Rochesterfest button.
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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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MacAttack 5K Run/3K Family Fun Walk
Jun 24, 2007 5:00PM
Location: Silver Lake Swimming Pool
7th St. N.E.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 288-2851
Website: http://www.active.com
Compete in a 5K run or join the noncompetitive 3K Family Fun Walk. All
proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Rochester. Entertainment and
refreshments. Prizes to top 5K finishers and top pledge-raisers.
Registration forms available at Ronald McDonald House or at
http://www.active.com. Contact Lin Gentling at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with
questions.
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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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Coffee & Conversation Report to the People
Jun 27, 2007 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Time: 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
Location: RCTC, Heintz Center Room HB 117
Rochester,
"Report to the People: Progress or Politics?" Local legislators will
respond to questions and discuss a variety of topics. Free and open to
the public.
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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
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Vote for the 2008 Rochester Reads book!
Deadline June 30, 2007
One Community, One Book. Every year Rochester Reads invites the
community to join in reading and talking about one book, and YOU have
a say in what book that will be. Four books have been nominated, and
you can vote for your choice at http://www.rochesterreads.org.
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Solutions to Violence and Injustice
Saturdays (8 sessions in 8 weeks) or Monday/Thursday evenings (8
sessions in 4 weeks), beginning late June
Rochester Public Library
Students and young adults interested in peace and social justice are
invited to this free class for free thinkers. For more information or
to sign up, contact Brian Hokanson at 507-202-0462 or
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) OR Darlene Coffman at 507-252-5396 or
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) OR visit
http://www.solutionstoviolence.blogspot.com.
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Chatfield Musical Garden Tour
Date: Jun 30, 2007
Time: 9:00 -1:00 p.m.
Location: Music Lending Library
81 Library Lane
Chatfield, MN
Telephone: 867-3275
Website: http://www.sempan.com
Tour features musical performances, Music Lending Library Open House
and tour. All proceeds benefit Chatfield Brass Band and Music Lending
Library. For more information, contact Music Lending Library at 867-
3275; Theresa Hayden at 867-3449; or Mimi Seamens at 867-3462.