Events
| « | April 06, 2006 - May 06, 2006 | » |
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04 / 10
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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School Board Academy starts on Monday, April 10, and will run each Monday evening for six weeks. This is an opportunity to get an inside view of Rochester Public Schools. Register for one session or all six. The are free and open to the public. For information about attending, please contact Community Education at 285-8650 or go to http://rochesterce.recware.com. Locations may change from week to week, but the first session is being held at the Edison Building Room 26 in the lower level | ||
04 / 11
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04 / 15
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04 / 16
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04 / 17
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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Finances/Staff Development: Where the money goes... This is the second in a series of six classes developed to inform the community about the school district and role of the School Board. This session will be held at the Edison Building in room 26 on the lower level. Come to one or all six, it is not necessary to have attended each session to gain valuable information about your school district and how it works. For more information you may call Community Education at 285-8350. | ||
04 / 18
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
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Join us to read books set in the Midwest or by Midwestern authors. Book to be discussed: Where no Gods Came by Shelia O’Connor. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Library staff will assist participants in obtaining books for the discussion groups. Sign up at the Fiction, Movies and Music Desk at the library, or call 285-8006. Start: 3:30 pm
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This class is geared for the beginner Internet user. Demonstration of Internet addresses, navigation and terminology and practice time are provided. To register call 285-8002, stop at the Reference Services Desk on the 2nd floor of the library, or register online www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org. Start: 6:30 pm
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Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams. | ||
04 / 19
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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The library is one of the top three reasons why people come to downtown Rochester... find out why! Join Library Director Audrey Betcher for a library tour, and discover the many services and resources that are enriching lives and empowering people in the community. Register on-line or by calling 287-2626. | ||
04 / 20
Start: 7:00 pm
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Expand your mind and dive into some great classics of literature. Book to be discussed: My Antonia by Willa Cather. Library staff will assist participants in obtaining books for the discussion groups. Sign up at the Fiction, Movies and Music Desk at the library, or call 285-8006. | ||
04 / 21
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04 / 22
Start: 10:30 am
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The Velveteen Rabbit. A favorite toy rabbit searches for the magic called “real” in this heart-warming fantasy based on the award-winning book by Margery Williams. | ||
04 / 23
Start: 2:30 pm
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Minnesota Public Radio commentator Mark Seeley will present a program titled “Minnesota Weather Almanac,” based on his recent book of the same name. Presented by Olmsted County Historical Society in cooperation with Rochester Public Library. Costs underwritten by Yaggy Colby Associates. | ||
04 / 24
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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Curriculum & Accountability - Teaching and Testing Week three of the six part "School Board Academy" held by your school board and school district administration to inform you about the workings of the district and the school board. Free and open to the public! We'll be meeting at the Edison Building in Room 26. Start: 6:30 pm
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Join local columnists Keith Stangler and Jerry Reising for gardening and fix-it advice. 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. | ||
04 / 25
Start: 6:00 pm
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The library is one of the top three reasons why people come to downtown Rochester... find out why! Join Library Director Audrey Betcher for a library tour, and discover the many services and resources that are enriching lives and empowering people in the community. Register on-line or by calling 287-2626. Start: 6:30 pm
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Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams. | ||
04 / 26
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04 / 28
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
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We’re hoping for nice weather tomarrow to celebrate Arbor Day and the trees that make our lives richer. Take some time away from your busy day and meet us at the Peace Plaza, from 11 am-1 pm. (see attached invitation) Hope to see you there, Rene Lafflam, RNeighbors Executive Director
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04 / 29
Start: 10:30 am
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The Lorax. This classic tale written by Dr. Seuss tells the humorous story of the Lorax and his efforts to “save the trees” from extinction. | ||
04 / 30
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05 / 1
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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These classes were designed to give an inside view of the Rochester Public Schools and the School Board. The Academy, taught by School Board members and District administration, provides an opportunity to learn about the complexities involved in managing and operating Rochester Public Schools. This is an opportunity for citizens to become knowledgeable, learn about opportunities for involvement in the District, and/or consider service as a Rochester School Board member. Due to building construction at the Edison Building, classes have been moved to the Northrop Building-Room 109. Call Wendy for directions: 287-2196 | ||
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05 / 5
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 2006-05-05 00:00
End: 2006-05-11 23:59
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One of Rochester's best events, The Rochester International Film Festival, will be held Friday May 5 through Thursday May 11 at the Chateau Theatres! Rochester International Film Group (RIFG) is working with Minnesota Film Arts and the Chateau Theatres to bring a week long festival of foreign and art films to Rochester. The films are selected from the best films shown at the MInneapolis-St. Paul Film Festival so the quality of the movies shown at the Rochester Film Fest is very good. If you buy a ticket to the first Friday evening movie, you can attend the opening night party at the Chateau Theatres for free! | ||
05 / 6
(all day)
Start: 2006-05-05 00:00
End: 2006-05-11 23:59
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One of Rochester's best events, The Rochester International Film Festival, will be held Friday May 5 through Thursday May 11 at the Chateau Theatres! Rochester International Film Group (RIFG) is working with Minnesota Film Arts and the Chateau Theatres to bring a week long festival of foreign and art films to Rochester. The films are selected from the best films shown at the MInneapolis-St. Paul Film Festival so the quality of the movies shown at the Rochester Film Fest is very good. If you buy a ticket to the first Friday evening movie, you can attend the opening night party at the Chateau Theatres for free! | ||
