July Community events
07/07/2008
- Courtesy of Dianne Hellie
Here is a community events list for July. There are lots of opportunities to wear a DFL shirt/button to a community celebration this month!
Note: Darn Fine Ladies will not meet in July
+ Sponsored by Olmsted County DFL
* Sponsored by DFL organization other than Olmsted County
Tues July 8 Mantorville Farmer's market (all Tuesdays in July)
Tues July 8 Rochester Safety day
Wed July 9 Coffee at the Princess House Cafe - Rochester History
Wed July 9 National Day of Action for an Oil-Free President
Wed July 9 iFilm at Rochester Public Library
Wed July 9 Walk in the Park with Mayor Brede
Thurs July 10 Zumbro Watershed meeting
Thurs July 10 Thursdays on 1st and 3rd (all Thursdays in July)
Thurs July 10 Cultural Tour of China
Fri July 11 Pine Island Farmer's market (all Fridays in July)
Fri July 11 Charter House Sidewalk sale
Fri July 11 Lead-free tackle exchange
Fri July 11 Movies on the barn
*Fri July 11 Mazeppa parade
July 11-13 Pridefest
Sat July 12 Rochester Farmers Market (all Saturdays in July)
+Sat July 12 Olmsted DFL Booth at Pridefest
+Sat July 12 Olmsted DFL open house
Sat July 12 Butterfly count
*Sat July 12 State DFL picnic
Sat July 12 Dinner on the Bluff - Global Climate Change
Sun July 13 Plainview Garden Tour
Sun July 13 Down by the Riverside Concert (every Sunday in July)
Wed July 16 Walk in the Park with Mayor Brede
Thurs July 17 Rochester Garden Tour
+Fri July 18 Byron Parade
*Fri July 18 Tim Walz Fundraiser
+Sat July 19 Eyota parade
*Sun July 20 New Ulm parade
Mon July 21 Post Bulletin Dialogues - Gardening Guru
Thurs July 24 Mayor's International Picnic
Fri July 25 Movies on the Barn
Sat July 26 Rochester Mosque open house
Sat July 26 Roosters baseball
+July 28 - Aug 3 Olmsted County DFL booth at fair
Mantorville Farmer's Market
Jul 8, 2008 10:00AM - 7:00PM (every Tuesday)
Riverside Park Mantorville
Telephone: (507) 635-5554
Website: http://www.mantorvilletourism.com
Plants, produce, baked goods, flea market items. Held each Tuesday through October. Vendor space available
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Rochester Safety Day
Tues Jul 8, 2008 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Location: Rochester AAA
1535 Greenview Drive S.W.
Rochester, MN
Telephone: 952-707-4387
Entertainment for children as well as educational information on how to keep them safe.
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Coffee at the Princess Cafe
Wed Jul 9, 2008 9:00AM
Olmsted County History Center
Telephone: 282-9447
"Rochester 1908 and 2008: Similarities and Differences" by Paul Koeller. History Center members are free; non-members $2.
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National Day of Action for an Oil-Free President
Wednesday June 9 5:00PM
Kwik Trip Station, Corner of Civic Center Drive and 11th Ave NW (in Rochester)
Sponsored by Moveon.org
This Wednesday, we're pushing back with our National Day of Action for an Oil-Free President. We'll be gathering at gas stations around the country to reach out to voters and make sure they know John McCain is Big Oil's candidate and that he won't solve our energy crisis. Can you join the event in Rochester?
Host: Lyle A.—fellow MoveOn member
Where: Kwik Trip Station, Corner of Civic Center Drive and 11th Ave NW (in Rochester)
When: Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2008, at 5:00 PM
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iFilm
Wed July 9 6:00PM
Rochester Public Library
Description: XXY (Drama | Argentina) Spanish Language
Free but for mature adults only
For just about everybody, adolescence means having to confront a number of choices and life decisions, but rarely any as monumental as the one facing 15 year-old Alex (Ines Efron,) who was born an intersex child. As Alex begins to explore her sexuality, her mother invites friends from Buenos Aires to come for a visit at their house on the gorgeous Uruguayan shore, along with their 16-year-old son Álvaro (Martin Piroyanski.) Alex is immediately attracted to the young man, which adds yet another level of complexity to her personal search for identity, and forces both families to face their worst fears.
Other Information: The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Please provide guidance to your children. Admission is free.
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Walk in the Park with Mayor Brede
Wed Jul 9, 2008 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Meet at John Withers Sports Complex
2021 Mayowood Road SW
Rochester, MN
Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/index.asp
Enjoy a walk in the park with Mayor Brede. Meet at the John Withers Sports Complex shelter and then walk along the river. Sponsored by Rochester Park & Recreation promoting family friendly fitness.
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Zumbro Watershed Project monthly meeting
Thurs Jul 10, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Oronoco Community Center, Oronoco
Telephone: (507) 202-2092
Website: http://www.zumbrowatershed.org
Business meeting runs from 7 p.m. -8 p.m. followed by a presentation from Norm Senjem of the MPCA. Norm will talk about the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico. All are welcome to attend
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Thursdays on First and Third
Thurs July 10 - Sep 25, 2008 11:30AM - 8:30PM
Downtown Rochester
Peace Plaza, 1st Ave, 3rd St
Website: http://www.downtownrochestermn.com
Thursdays on First will be held on the newly renovated Peace Plaza, down 1st Avenue and continuing down Historic 3rd Street each Thursday beginning June 19 through September 25. The 5th annual market will feature live music, outdoor food choices, a market vendors showcasing local products, and an additional acoustical stage on Historic 3rd Street!
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Cultural Tour of China
Thursday July 10 6:30PM
Rochester Public Library
Description: Just in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics!
Join us for a presentation on Chinese virtues, medicine, and calligraphy, followed by a special Erhu (Chinese violin) performance by Zhen Ren.
Speakers: Helen Chen, Dr. Guangxi Li, and Dr. Wen Zhi Zhan.
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Pine Island Area Farmers Market
Fri July 11 - Oct 17, 2008 Noon- 8:00PM
Historic Main Street Pine Island
Telephone: (507) 356-8103
Website: http://www.pineislandmn.com
The Pine Island Area Farmers Market is open for the season. The market will be held every Friday to October 17th. Items offered include; honey, wood carvings, baked goods, plants, herbs and horse rides.
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Charter House Sidewalk Sale
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Charter House
211 2nd St. N.W.
Furniture, books, clothing, housewares, raffle, baked goods, plants and more. Benefits Civic League Day Nursery, Elder Network, Paws & Claws, and Ronald McDonald House.
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Lead-Free Tackle Exchange
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Gander Mountain
3470 55th St. NW
Rochester, MN
Website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/sinkers
Lead tackle is swapped for non-lead jigs, split shot, walking sinkers, bullet/worm slip sinkers and bell swivel weights in various sizes and colors. In exchange, receive a variety of new tackle made of tin, bismuth, tungsten and steel
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Mazeppa Parade
Friday July 11 7:00PM
Mazeppa
Support our candidates and join the Olmsted/Wabasha DFL float and the Wabasha County DFL for the Mazeppa parade. Questions contact or .
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Movies on the Barn: McClintock (Western)
Friday, July 11 Dusk
Olmsted County Historical Society, Stoppel Barn
The popular outdoor movie series is back for another summer. No charge. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Movies start at dusk.
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PrideFest
July 11-13
(DFL booth Sat July 12 11:00AM - 4:00PM)
Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. Dragagonza at Rookie's Sports Grill in the Ramada Inn. Hosted by the Rochester Girls. Admission $10.
Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. PrideFest in Central Park
The Olmsted County DFL will have a booth in the park. If you would like to help at the booth, please contact Sankar Bandi ()
Saturday, July 12, 8 p.m. Pride Dance at Rookie's Sports Grill in the Ramada Inn.
Sunday, July 13, 2 - 5 p.m. PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) potluck picnic in Central Park.
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Olmsted DFL Party Open House
Saturday July 12, 4PM-6PM
401 16th Ave NW
Rochester, MN Stop by our new Democratic Party Office
Visit with the candidates. Meet the new staff who will be helping us prepare for victory in November! Get your campaign buttons and bumper stickers. Enjoy refreshments with friends. Welcome the new staff.
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MN DFL Party BBQ
DFL Headquarters, 255 East Plato Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Saturday, July 12 4:00pm - 9:00pm
$25 per person
$10 for children 10 and under
Please Join...
Senator Amy Klobuchar, Al Franken, Representative Jim Oberstar, Representative Collin Peterson, Representative Betty McCollum,
Representative Keith Ellison, Representative Tim Walz,
Ashwin Madia, Steve Sarvi, Elwyn Tinklenberg, Mayor Chris Coleman,
Mayor R.T. Rybak, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49,
Laborers District Council of Minnesota & North Dakota, Teamsters Local 120, Matt Entenza, Minnesota Nurses Association, North Central States Carpenters, United Transportation Union
for a Summer BBQ to benefit the Minnesota DFL Party
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for fun, games and a celebration of politics while we support the DFL ticket for 2008!
For questions or to RSVP for the BBQ, please contact Sarah Helgen at or see http://www.dfl.org
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Zumbro Valley Audubon Society 2008 Butterfly Count
Sat Jul 12, 2008
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd. NE
Website: http://www.zumbrovalleyaudubon.org
Two sessions: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm. Come prepared for walking trails. For information contact Pam Meyer at QH Nature Center.
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Dinner on the Bluff
Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:30PM
Location: Eagle Bluff ELC
28097 Goodview Dr.
Lanesboro,
Telephone: 888-800-9558
'Global Climate Changes, Its Impact and Solutions' with J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy. Cost is $18 per person. For reservations call 507-467-2437 or 888-800-9558.
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Plainview Garden Tour
Sun Jul 13, 2008 noon-4:00PM
Six Plainview Area Gardens
Hwy. 42 between Elgin and Plainview
Plainview, MN
Telephone: (507) 534-3675
Six gardens in the Plainview area will be visited. Crafts, displays, and/or music will be offered at some gardens. Tickets are $5, available from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Church. All proceeds will be matched by Thrivent and donated to the Plainview area food shelf
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Down by the Riverside concert (all Sundays July)
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:00pm
Location: Mayo Park
Rochester,
Down by the Riverside concert. Opener KnuFunk. Free. In case of rain, concert moves inside Mayo Civic Center.
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Walk in the Park with Mayor Brede
Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:00PM - 8:00pm
Location: Meet at Kutzky Park shelter
213 13th Ave NW
Rochester, MN
Enjoy a walk in the park with Mayor Brede. Meet at the Kutzky Park shelter and then walk along the river. Sponsored by Rochester Park & Recreation promoting family friendly fitness.
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Rochester Garden Tour
Thurs Jul 17, 2008 4:00PM
Location: RCTC Heintz Center
1926 Collegeview Drive S.E.
Rochester,
Rochester Garden Club. Tour maps available at Heintz Center. $10 per carload. Tour starts with RCTC Horticulture Dept. gardens. Ice cream available at the gazebo.
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Movies on the Barn: Some Like It Hot (comedy)
Friday, July 18 dusk
Olmsted County Historical Society, Stoppel Barn
The popular outdoor movie series is back for another summer. No charge. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Movies start at dusk.
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Byron Parade
Friday July 18 7:00PM
Byron
Join House Candidate Jim Jensen and our other DFL candidates in the Byron parade! There are no unit numbers assigned in advance for this parade so turn right by Qwik Trip and look for the DFL float. Questions contact
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Tim Walz Fundraiser
Friday July 18 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Prairie Oaks Farm, Owatonna
Please join John Rassieur and Cindy Rossow along with their co-hosts:
Otto & Mary J. Nelson -- Owatonna
Ron & Sondra Von Arb -- Owatonna
Doug & Linda Wonderlich -- Mantorville
John & Kathy Muellerleile – Owatonna
Peter and Marie Larson – Owatonna
William Fitzsimmons – Waseca
Dorothy Meyering – Owatonna
for a summer evening gala and potluck in support of Congressman Tim Walz at our home:
Prairie Oaks Farm
9116 Dane Road
Owatonna, MN 55060
Hot dogs, burgers, and beverages provided!
Bring a dish to pass: appetizer, casserole or dessert!
Please RSVP by calling (507) 388-5382 or e-mail
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Eyota parade
Saturday July 19 11:00AM
Eyota
Join Representative Andy Welti and our other DFL candidates in the Eyota parade. The unit number has not been assigned yet - watch this list for a notice on the unit number. Questions contact or . (Line-up begins at D-E.H.S west parking lot at 9:30 am. Parade starts & ends at high school, circles through town.)
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Post Bulletin Dialogues: Gardening Guru
Mon July 21 6:30PM
Rochester Public Library
Description: Join PB writer Keith Stangler for gardening tips and tricks.
Post-Bulletin Dialogues are free public events at the library, with P-B Managing Editor Jay Furst leading conversations about an issue, and audience members asking questions and giving feedback.
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Mayor's International Picnic
Thursday, July 24, 6:00 - 8:30
Silver Lake Park, West Shelter
Bring a dish to share, try new foods, and meet your international neighbors in Rochester. Live music. Come rain or shine!
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Movies on the Barn: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Friday, July 25
Olmsted County Historical Society, Stoppel Barn
The popular outdoor movie series is back for another summer. No charge. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Movies start at dusk.
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Rochester Downtown Farmers Market
Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:30am - noon (all Saturdays)
Telephone: 273-8232
Website: http://www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org
Fresh local products brought to market weekly by neighboring growers, music, demonstrations and special events throughout the season.
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Rochester Mosque open house
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:00am - 12:30
Time: 11:00 -12:30 a.m.
Masjed AbuBakar
17 N. Broadway
Rochester, MN
Telephone: (507) 529-1478
Meet your Muslim neighbors and hear answers to your questions on Islam. No appointment required. Refreshments. Event scheduled the last Saturday every month. For information, call 529-1478 or email .
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Roosters Classic Vintage Baseball Festival
Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Olmsted County Historical Society
50-minutes games start on the hour. Concessions, silent auction, dunk tank, historical display and portrayals, and more!
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Olmsted County Fair
July 28 - August 3
The Olmsted County DFL will have a booth at the fair. If you would like to help please contact .