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08 / 30 (event) Last Thursdays on First of the Season! Start: 10:00 am End: 10:00 pm Body: Thursdays on First Summer Market & Music Festival debuts Thursday, June 14, and continues on every Thursday through August 30. This fourth annual event is coming back stronger and more diverse than ever with an upbeat music listing, a tasteful spread of outdoor food choices from five downtown restaurants, and a vivid mix of market vendors showcasing local products. more info
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09 / 4 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 Start: 1:00 pm Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Basic Yard Care with Nature’s Way Landscape and Nursery Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at 6:30 pm, outside of Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of neighborhood walking. After being rained out two Tuesdays in a row - RNeighborWalks is back! September 4 Basic Yard Care with Nature’s Way Landscape and Nursery This speaker was originally scheduled for August 21. That walk was rained out, but we're lucky enough to have Mary from Nature’s Way scheduled once again. She'll guide us through basic yard care concepts to make a lawn you and your neighbors can be proud of, even with the summer coming to a close. more info
09 / 5 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Common Council of the City Public Hearings Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings: Final Plat #R2007-010PLAT by Jordan Realty Corporation to be known as Rochester Shopping Center Second Addition. The plat proposes to subdivide a part of Block 2 and Block 3 Rochester Shopping Center Addition into 2 lots. There are existing buildings on the proposed lots. The property is located along the west side of 16th Ave. NW and along the east side of the East Frontage Road of TH 52 and would contain the former Kripsy Crème and the Carson’s buildings at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. Reconsideration of: Land Use Plan Amendment #06-05, and Zoning District Amendment #06-08, initiated by the Rochester City Council. These amendments are regarding the Kingsley property located south of 29th Street SE, east of Marion Road SE, to consider whether to designate a portion of the property for either “commercial” or “industrial” land uses, and to consider re-zoning a portion of the property to the R-2 Low Density Residential District and a portion to either the M-1 Mixed Commercial-Industrial or B-4 General Commercial District. On March 5, 2007 the Rochester City Council decided to re-consider these items and continue the public hearings to September 5, 2007. Land Use Plan Amendment #R2007-002LUPA and Zoning District Amendment #R2007-004ZC by The Gardens manufactured Home Community of Rochester. The applicant is proposing to amend the land use plan designation and zoning district on approximately 3.93 acres of land located south of 40th St. SE, east of St. Bridget Road from “medium density residential” and R-3, to “commercial”, and B-1 (Restricted Commercial) zoning. Amendment to General Development Plan #261 “The Gardens” by The Gardens Manufactured Home Community of Rochester, LLC. The applicant is proposing to amend the Plan to modify roadway alignments, and to increase the area for commercial development, and decrease the area for medium density residential development along the north side of the property, south of 40th St. SE and east of St. Bridget Road. Preliminary Plat R2007-007PLAT by The Gardens Manufactured Home Community, LLC to be known as The Gardens North Development. The applicant is proposing to re-plat land located east of St. Bridget Road SE, south of the 40th St. SE extension into 8 lots and 2 outlots. The subdivision includes approx. 26.08 acres. May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. more info (event) Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given that the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104, located at the City Hall, 201 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider the following: Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-021VAR by Mary Hayek to rebuild a new garage that does not meet the required setback for attached garages in a residential district located in the side street side yard off of a public right-of-way. The property is in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 1112 2nd Street NW, Rochester, MN. Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-022VAR by Lighthouse Family Church to resurface and expand a parking lot that will not meet the required setback for parking areas associated with Area Accessory Developments in a residential district located in the side street side yard and adjacent to the front yard of a residential use. The property is in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 2510 13th Ave NW, Rochester, MN. Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-023VAR by Michael King to build an attached garage that will not meet the required interior side yard setback for attached garages in a residential district. The property is in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 814 9th Street SW, Rochester, MN. All interested persons are invited to attend or submit written comment. If you have any questions, contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328.7100. more info (event) Common Council of the City Public Hearings Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings: Final Plat #R2007-010PLAT by Jordan Realty Corporation to be known as Rochester Shopping Center Second Addition. The plat proposes to subdivide a part of Block 2 and Block 3 Rochester Shopping Center Addition into 2 lots. There are existing buildings on the proposed lots. The property is located along the west side of 16th Ave. NW and along the east side of the East Frontage Road of TH 52 and would contain the former Kripsy Crème and the Carson’s buildings at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. Reconsideration of: Land Use Plan Amendment #06-05, and Zoning District Amendment #06-08, initiated by the Rochester City Council. These amendments are regarding the Kingsley property located south of 29th Street SE, east of Marion Road SE, to consider whether to designate a portion of the property for either “commercial” or “industrial” land uses, and to consider re-zoning a portion of the property to the R-2 Low Density Residential District and a portion to either the M-1 Mixed Commercial-Industrial or B-4 General Commercial District. On March 5, 2007 the Rochester City Council decided to re-consider these items and continue the public hearings to September 5, 2007. May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. For further information or if you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328.7100, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904. more info
09 / 6 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info
09 / 7 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Healthy Fast Food Choices Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at 6:30 pm, outside of Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of neighborhood walking. October 9 Healthy Fast Food Choices with Dawn Schmig from McDonald's McDonald's has been working in many ways to inspire and help people find realistic, fun ways to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. Come learn about some of their new and healthy menu items and even sample some! more info
09 / 8 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: Hooray for Saturday! Family Films: Morris Goes To School & Miss Nelson is Missing Start: 10:30 am Body: It's time for two favorite picture book characters to go back to school! The films are based on stories by children's authors Bernard Wiseman and Harry Allard. Library Auditorium 10:30 a.m. more info
09 / 9 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info
09 / 10 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info
09 / 11 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: Writing Group Start: 6:30 pm Body: Stuck on your first draft? Not sure about your plot? Let's get together and help each other out. Library, Meeting Room A 6:30 p.m. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Yoga Night with the Martial Art Fitness Centers, Inc. Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at 6:30 pm, outside of Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of neighborhood walking. September 11 Learn the basics of Yoga with Lawrence Marcuson from the Martial Art Fitness Centers, Inc. We'll learn what Yoga is and why it can be an important component in a healthy lifestyle. The below excerpt is taken from the ABC-of-Yoga website. more info (event) Meadow Park Neighbors Monthly Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Date Tuesday September 11, 2007 Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location Mayo High School Room 1-216B Left from door 1 Are you wondering what you need to do prepare your lawn and garden for winter? We will hear a talk on lawn and garden care; the speaker will answer questions from the neighborhood. After the talk, we will take nominations for vice president, treaurer, social director and marketing director on the Meadow Park Neighbors board for 2007-2008. We will also review a proposed amendment to our by-laws. more info
09 / 12 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: iFIlms: International and Independent Films Start: 6:00 pm Body: The Way I Spent the End of the World Bucharest 1989 - Last year of Ceausesu's dictatorship. Eva, 17, lives with her parents and her 7 year-old brother Lalalilu. One day at school, Eva and her boyfriend accidentally break a bust of Ceausesu. They are forced to confess their crime before a disciplinary committee. Eva is expelled from school and transferred to a reformatory establishment. There she meets Andrei and decides to escape Romania with him. Lalalilu is more and more convinced that Ceausescu is the main reason for Eva's decision to leave. So, with his friends from school, he devises a plan to kill the dictator. more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: You are hereby notified of the City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to be held Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. A G E N D A A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. SET ORDER OF AGENDA C. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve August 22, 2007 minutes 2. Type II Conditional Use Permit #R2007-024CUP by Daryl Nigon for the construction of a new warehouse attached to the existing building that is used for a cabinet-making business. The property is located in the B-1 (Restricted Commercial) and B-4 (general Commercial) Zoning Districts and is located at 1700 Eastwood Rd., SE. (CONTINUED ITEM – NOT a public hearing item) more info
09 / 13 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Class: Internet Start: 1:00 pm Body: Geared to the beginner, a reference librarian will cover the basics: internet addresses, navigation and terminology. Practice time is included. Register online, at the second floor reference desk or by calling 285-8002. Meeting Room B more info
09 / 14 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info
09 / 15 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: Hooray for Saturday! Special Program: Old-Time Country Music For Kids! Start: 10:30 am Body: Join recording artists Bob Bovee and Gail Heil for a program of good old-fashioned musical fun! Since 1980 Bob and Gail have traveled the country together taking old time music to audiences of all ages at festivals, fairs, concerts, dances, schools, libraries, music camps, radio and TV programs. This is rural music as played in homes, at dances and for earlier entertainments such as minstrel shows and country radio. Along with a repertoire including dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues and rags, they spice their shows with stories, history and folklore. They both sing (Bob yodels, too) and play fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica. more info
09 / 16 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: Author Program: Ann L. Burckhardt Start: 2:00 pm Body: Ann Burckhardt is a former reporter, columnist, and editor for the Taste section of the Star Tribune and has written or edited over twenty-five books on food, including the original edition of the popular Betty Crocker Cooky Book and A Cook’s Tour of Minnesota. Her most recent book is titled Hot Dish Heaven. The Coffeehouse Author Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library. Library Auditorium more info (event) Travelin’ Shoes Gospel Choir Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: The Travelin’ Shoes Gospel Choir is a dynamic community gospel choir from the Lake Pepin area and will be performing a benefit concert for Channel One on Sunday, September 16 at Christ United Methodist Church. The choir is all volunteer and all funds raised through a free will offering go directly to support Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf. more info
09 / 17 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Library Event: GOAT meeting (Group Of Advising Teens) Start: 4:00 pm Body: Join other Rochester Area youth (age 12-18) and take a leadership role to discuss ideas and make plans for youth library programs, teen web page, and other ideas. Any questions, contact Lynette @ 285-8008. Meeting Room A more info (event) Common Council of the City Public Hearing Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings: Vacation Petition R2007-007VAC by Richard D. Thatcher. The applicant is proposing to vacate five feet of an existing street right of way that is abutting the Thatcher property to the north. The vacation area is the north five feet of Knollwood Drive, SE located between Rose Harbor Estates Second, Block 1, Lot 9 and Rose Harbor Second, Block 2, Lot 23. Final Plat # R2007-007PLAT by The Gardens Manufactured Home Community, LLC to be known as The Gardens North Development. The Gardens Manufactured Home Community, LLC is proposing to re-plat land located east of St. Bridget Road SE, south of the 40th St. SE extension, into seven lots and five Outlots. The subdivision includes approx. 26.08 acres. The Applicant is also requesting approval of a Substantial Land Alteration permit to fill the property with more than 100,000 c.y. of material, and change grades by more than 10 feet through a portion of the property. May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2007. For further information or if you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328.7100, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904. more info
09 / 18 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event Start: 6:00 pm Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) RNeighborWalks Unique Homes Tour with Tim and Sandy Williams Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at 6:30 pm, outside of Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of neighborhood walking. September 18 Unique Homes Tour with Tim and Sandy Williams Tour some of the hidden away architectural gems of the SE neighborhood. Tim and Sandy, Realtors with Coldwell Banker Burnet have over 30 years of combined real estate experience and will share their knowledge with a walk past a grouping of homes with real character. more info
09 / 19 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) Library Class: Senior Techies Basic Computers Start: 10:00 am Body: A librarian will provide an overview of the computer and its parts. Participants will have an opportunity to use laptops to learn how to use a computer mouse and navigate the screen. Register online, at the second floor reference desk or by calling 285-8002. Meeting Room B more info (event) National Neighborhood Day Start: 5:00 pm Body: Take the initiative to invite your neighbors to a gathering in your neighborhood on Sunday, September 16, 2007. Each year National Neighborhood Day takes place on the third Sunday in September each year. Why host a gathering? Meet new neighbors Get to know your neighbors better Improve the quality of life in your neighborhood Your neighbors will thank you The good feeling will last all year It's Fun! What defines “neighborhood”? more info (event) Rochester Public School Foundation Benefit Start: 5:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: The Rochester Public School Foundation will be hosting its 3rd annual benefit on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Willow Creek Golf Course. Special guest Tracy McCray, from KROC, will be the emcee. Advance tickets are $20 per person. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. School district employees may purchase discounted tickets for $15. Tickets are available in advance at Apollo Liquor, Blades to Ballet or by calling the Foundation at 507-285-8951. more info (event) Rochester Public School Foundation Benefit Start: 5:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: The Rochester Public School Foundation will be hosting its 3rd annual benefit on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Willow Creek Golf Course. Special guest Tracy McCray, from KROC, will be the emcee. Advance tickets are $20 per person. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. School district employees may purchase discounted tickets for $15. Tickets are available in advance at Apollo Liquor, Blades to Ballet or by calling the Foundation at 507-285-8951. more info
09 / 20 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info
09 / 21 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info
09 / 22 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) Neighborhood Leadership Training Start: 8:00 am End: 11:30 am Body: Location RCTC Heintz Center Room HB117 (Use the H Entrance Door) Rochester, MN Time 8-11:30 am The mission of RNeighbors is to empower citizen leaders to create sustainable neighborhood networks that promote a vibrant, healthy, and livable community. On September 22, RNeighbors will bring Rochester neighborhood leaders together for a Saturday morning packed with valuable information on community building. more info (event) Library Event: Family Film: Winnie The Pooh and the Blustery Day Start: 10:30 am Body: A wild wind sweeps through the Hundred Acre Wood, toppling Owl's tree home and making everyone very uneasy. Auditorium seating is limited to 250 people. more info (event) Latinofest 2007 Start: 1:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Body: Place Silver Lake - Eastside Shelter Come out for a celebration in Latino style. Music, games, information, food, and a whole lot of fun! Sponsored by the Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, ACHLA, Olmsted County, and EMHI. Print out the attached poster and post it for all to see. more info
09 / 23 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) Library Event: Yaggy Colby History Lecture Start: 2:30 pm Body: Photographer and author Doug Ohman will be speaking on his new book Cabins of Minnesota. Presented by Olmsted County Historical Society in cooperation with Rochester Public Library. Costs underwritten by Yaggy Colby Associates. Library Auditorium more info
09 / 24 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) Library Class: Online Catalog Start: 10:00 am Body: Have you used the library's online catalog lately? Did you know you may view library material due dates and reserve library items online? In this class you will be taught to do these things as well as how to search for your favorite titles, authors and subjects. Register online, at the second floor reference desk or by calling 285-8002. Meeting Room B more info
09 / 25 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 (all day) Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) RNeighborWalks Historical Walking Tour of SE Rochester Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at 6:30 pm, outside of Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of neighborhood walking. September 25 Historical Walking Tour of SE Rochester with Sue and Phil Wheeler Learn a little bit about the history of the SE neighborhoods on this walk with long-time residents Sue and Phil Wheeler. Both helped to assemble the Flood of Memories, Memories of Flood book that recaps the Rochester flood of 1978. more info (event) Slaterly Park Neighbors Neighborhood Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Slatterly Park Neighbors-Historic SE (formerly SE Settlers) Neighborhood Association Meeting Join us in learning more about your neighborhood and learn how you can take an active role in strengthening it! When Tuesday Sept. 25, 7 pm Where Redeemer Lutheran Church, 869 7th Ave SE, Lower Level, enter from west parking lot more info
09 / 26 (event) School District Bond-Referendum Vote September 25 End: 1:00 pm Start: 2007-09-04 13:00 End: 2007-09-26 13:00 Body: It’s About Making Room to Grow Rochester is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to 97,000 residents, the city has grown more than 10 percent since the 2000 census. Rochester’s elementary student population is outgrowing its schools, increasing nearly 7 percent in the past five years. With 10 of our 15 elementary schools over 95-percent capacity and elementary enrollment projected to grow 20 percent in the next five years, the need for a new elementary school is clear. The Ballot Question On Tuesday, September 25, we are asking voters to consider a $17.4-million bond referendum for the construction of a 650-student elementary school in northwest Rochester, one of the fastest-growing areas of the city. more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info (event) Library Class: Senior Techies - email Start: 10:00 am Body: Participants should have attended the Senior Techies - Basic Computers class or have the skills necessary to set up a free email account. Register online, at the second floor reference desk or by calling 285-8002. Meeting Room B more info (event) Library Event - Writing Group Start: 6:30 pm Body: Stuck on your first draft? Not sure about your plot? Let's get together and help each other out. Library Meeting Room A 6:30 pm more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Zoning District Amendment #R2007-005ZC by McWilliams Homes LLC. The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately .62 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the R-2 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. The property is platted as Lots 1 and 2, Block 7 Stonebridge and is located along the west side of County Road 109 (36th Ave SE) and south of Bridgeview Drive SE. General Development Plan R00281GDP by McWilliams Homes LLC to be known as Stonebridge Condominiums. The applicant proposes to develop .62 acres of land (Lots 1 and 2, Block 7 Stonebridge) for townhomes on land located along the west side of County Road 109 (36th Avenue SE) and south of Bridgeview Drive SE. Type III Conditional Use Permit R2007-027CUP by Brentwood Annex LLC. The applicant is proposing to construct a parking facility on a part of Block 5 Williams McCullough’s Addition. The property is bounded by 2nd Street NW on the north, 5th Avenue NW on the east, 1st Street NW on the south and 6th Avenue NW on the west. The property is located in the CDC/-Residential Zoning District. All interested persons are invited to attend or submit written comment. If you have any questions, please contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328-7100. more info
09 / 27 (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info
09 / 28 (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event (all day) Start: 2007-09-18 18:00 End: 2007-10-18 21:00 Body: Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:00-9:00PM Andy's Liquor and the Radisson Plaza Hotel cordially invite you to our 17th Annual Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. $25 per person. Tickets are available at all three Andy's Liquor locations, the Rochester Area Family Y, or at the door. Sample an extensive collection of wines and enjoy hors d'ouevres. Featured wines can be ordered at a discount for attendees of this event only. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving! Benefiting the Y Mentors program at the Rochester Area Family Y! more info