Events

«	October 09, 2007 - November 08, 2007	»
10 / 9 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Healthy Fast Food Choices Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: October 9 Healthy Fast Food Choices Enjoy a presentation about healthy eating choices at fast food outlets and join your neighbors in our fun weekly Tuesday walk, complete with refreshments and door prizes! This week we have the option of walking inside Mayo High School so weather will not be an issue. We look forward to seeing you then! more info (event) Meadow Park Neighbors Monthly Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Date Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location Mayo High School -- Room 1-216B -- Left from door 1 Street 1420 11th Ave SE Phone 289-9030 Subject Dave Timbeross will be talking about the crime committee and block captains. Additionally, someone will be there to discuss the vandalism that has taken place by Meadow Park apartments. A representative from United Way will give us a brief update on flood relief and let us know what is still needed. more info (event) Secrets, Lies and Apologies...America’s Domestic Violence Crisis Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:45 pm Body: Secrets, Lies and Apologies:America’s Domestic Violence Crisis Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Rochester Public Library—Auditorium 7:00-8:45 pm Documentary followed by a panel discussion with organizations addressing domestic violence in Olmsted County. Organizations represented will include law enforcement, the judicial system, batterer treatment programs and advocates for victims of domestic violence. more info
10 / 10 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Town Hall Forum on Health Care with Senator Norm Coleman Start: 7:30 am End: 9:00 am Body: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:30 - 9 a.m. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 The cost of health care continues to be a critical concern for the business community. At this meeting, the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center will present their vision for health care, and Senator Norm Coleman will make a health care announcement and take questions from those in attendance. more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 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, October 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Correction to Text Amendment #R2007-003TA initiated by the City Council to make a correction to Section 61.211 “When a General Development Plan is Required”. Type III, Phase II Restricted Development R2007-028CUP by Joe Weis – Weis Development Corp to be known as Washington Village. The applicant proposes to construct two apartment buildings on the former Bachman site. One apartment building would contain 67 units while the other would contain 51 units, both buildings would have underground parking as well as surface parking. Access to development would be off of 10th Ave NW , 11th Ave NW and from the Northgate Plaza Senior Housing development. The property is located north of the Northgate Plaza Senior Housing development, south of Washington School and along the east side of 11th Avenue NW. Amendment to R00219GDP by RMN Land Development, LLC known as Spring Brook Valley. The applicant is proposing to amend the approved GDP by moving the access off of Commercial Drive SW further to the south and relocating the area designated as public parkland to an area east of the existing water tower. The property is located north of the former Fleet Farm Store and south of Southtown 2nd and Southtown Heights Subdivisions. Revised General Development Plan #R00280GDP by Venstar, LLC to be known as Creekside. The Plan proposes development of approximately 30 acres of land located at the southwest corner of the 19th St. NW/West Circle Drive intersection, with commercial land uses and up to approx. 242,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. 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
10 / 11 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 12 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 13 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Fall 2007 RNeighborWoods Citizen Forester Workshop Start: 12:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Body: Once again RNeighborWoods is joining in the national NeighborWoods Month (October). Be sure to check out the National NeighborWoods' website as there are some Rochester photos right on their homepage! Citizen Forester Workshop Saturday, October 13, 12 pm - 5 pm, at Quarry Hill Nature Center more info
10 / 14 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Rochester Area’s 25th annual CROP WALK Start: 1:30 pm End: 5:00 pm Body: WE WALK BECAUSE THEY WALK Rochester Area’s 25th annual CROP WALK Communities Reaching Out to People Please join us in a walk to end hunger both globally and locally. Sunday - October 14, 2007 Registration at 1:30 p.m. Step-off at 2:00 p.m. Peace United Church of Christ - 1503 2nd Avenue NE more info
10 / 15 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Stepping Stones Family Grief Support Group Start: 5:30 pm End: 7:00 pm Body: Center for Grief Education and Support, Seasons Hospice, is offering a 4-session support group for grieving children grades 2 - 12 and their parent/caregivers to learn important grief management skills and find validation for their feelings. This group provides support and practical suggestions for family grief journeys. Children will be grouped according to grade. Groups will be facilitated by Community Professional Bereavement volunteers and staff of Center for Grief Education and Support. Stepping Stones will meet on Mondays, October 15th - November 5th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Place SW. A simple dinner will be provided. more info (event) Does School Readiness Equal Workforce Readiness? Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Date Monday, October 15, 2007 Time 7—9 PM Location Forum Century High School 2525 Viola Rd NE Rochester, MN Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion about early childhood education. Some are proposing that the state fund all day, every-day kindergarten for all children. Some are advocating for univer-sal preschool programs for all children. Should your tax dollars be spent on children even before they start school? Does it make a difference? more info
10 / 16 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Walking for Fitness with the YMCA Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: We're now inside Mayo High School if the weather is nasty. Join us at 6:30 pm, at Mayo High School for another enjoyable night of walking with your neighbors. October 16 Walking for Fitness with Brenda from the YMCA Learn a little bit about the joys of walking and tips that can make your walk more of a physical workout. more info
10 / 17 (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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Breakfast with Commissioner of Labor and Industry Steve Sviggum Start: 7:30 am End: 9:00 am Body: October 17, 2007 7:30 - 9 a.m. The Kahler Grand Hotel - Heritage I room Chamber Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Commissioner Sviggum appointed by Governor Pawlenty in July of 2007 will meet with our membership to discuss medical costs issues pertaining to Minnesota Workers' Compensation. Sviggum, former Speaker of House of Representatives leads Minnesota's effort to protect the health, safety, and protection of Minnesota's workers and employees. Sponsored by Weis Builders. more info
10 / 18 (event) Rochester Area Family Y Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting Event End: 9:00 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) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Empty Bowls for Channel One Food Bank Start: 11:00 am End: 8:00 pm Body: Please join Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf and the Rochester Art Center in raising awareness about hunger through art at the third annual Empty Bowls event. Empty Bowls, presented by Eastwood Bank will take place on Thursday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rochester Art Center. Event attendees will receive a simple meal of soup and bread that has been generously donated by some of Rochester's finest restaurants and caterers. Additionally, attendees will choose a handcrafted bowl that has been donated by local students and artists as a memento of the event. A silent auction of professional art, kid's activities, and access to all Art Center exhibitions will also be available. more info
10 / 19 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Cardboard Box City Start: 4:00 pm Start: 2007-10-19 16:00 End: 2007-10-20 08:00 Body: 9,200 people are homeless on any night in Minnesota, including 1,318 families. Between 1991 and 2006, the number of homeless families more than tripled. Help the Homeless in Rochester On Friday, October 19, 2007, we invite you spend a night in a temporary dwelling to help the homeless. That night we will create a temporary city at Soldier's Field. Spend the night in a cardboard box or a tent to raise money and awareness for the organizations that support and house the homeless in Rochester. Read more details. more info
10 / 20 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Cardboard Box City End: 8:00 am Start: 2007-10-19 16:00 End: 2007-10-20 08:00 Body: 9,200 people are homeless on any night in Minnesota, including 1,318 families. Between 1991 and 2006, the number of homeless families more than tripled. Help the Homeless in Rochester On Friday, October 19, 2007, we invite you spend a night in a temporary dwelling to help the homeless. That night we will create a temporary city at Soldier's Field. Spend the night in a cardboard box or a tent to raise money and awareness for the organizations that support and house the homeless in Rochester. Read more details. more info
10 / 21 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 22 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Slatterly Park Neighbors Tree Planting Start: 4:30 pm End: 6:00 pm Body: Slatterly Park Neighbors has received (10) trees from the city tree grant! We really need your help, and or just your support of our efforts(young and old) to make it an all encompassing neighborhood effort. Don't worry if you can't come until after work, we still need your help! RNeighborWoods long sleeve t-shirts will be handed out to the first that come, along with Granola bars. more info
10 / 23 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Neighborhood Tree Walk with City Forester, Jacob Ryg Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at Mayo High School each Tuesday at 6:30 pm, for one hour of free walking with neighbors, education, door prizes, and fun! October 23 Neighborhood Tree Walk with City Forester, Jacob Ryg Learn from City Forester Jake Ryg about how residents can better care for neighborhood trees and how walkers may enjoy the changing Fall colors during the walking program. more info
10 / 24 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 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, October 24, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Amendment to Special District #19 known as Hadley Creek by Hadley Valley Partners of Rochester, LLC. The applicant is proposing to amend the special district language to allow for a maximum of 35% of the homes with front loaded garages may have a garage be at a maximum of 6 feet in front of the building or front porch. The property is located north of 48th St., NE, and west of Hadley Valley Rd., NE (CR 124) on property that is now the Rochester Golf Learning Center. Amended Revised Preliminary Plat R2007-006PLAT by Hadley Valley Partners of Rochester, to be known as Hadley Creek Village. The plat consists of 68 lots and 10 outlots on 233.91 acres located north of 48th St., NE, and west of Hadley Valley Rd., NE (CR 124) on property that is now the Rochester Golf Learning Center. Land Use Plan Amendment R2007-003LUPA, Zoning District Amendment R2007-006ZC, and General Development Plan R00282GDP by Greg Wencl to be known as Meadow Lakes Golf Condos. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 23.32 acres of land for “medium density residential” land uses. The property is currently designated for “low density residential” types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 23.32 acres of land from the I (Interim) zoning district to the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with condominiums on the southeast portion of the GDP. The property is located west along County Road 22 (West Circle Drive), south of County Road 34, and east of the Meadow Lakes Golf Course. 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
10 / 25 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 26 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 27 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) RNeighborWoods 2007 Fall Tree Planting Start: 9:30 am End: 1:00 pm Body: Many participants at the spring 2007 planting had never planted a tree before. Pictured here, several young planters are guided by helpers from Maier Forest & Tree, an RNeighborWoods partner. Trees make good neighbors. Join us on Saturday, October 27, 2007, for a community boulevard tree planting along Marion Road. more info (event) Historic Home Tour in the Kutzky Park Neighborhood Start: 10:00 am End: 4:00 pm Body: Once the grand residence of the Kutzkys. Saturday, October 27, 2007 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1503 First Street NW – Owner - Patricia Alcott Underwriter – Custom Alarm 20 11th Avenue NW – Owner - Scott & Chris Hebbring Underwriter – Virgil’s Auto Clinic and Towing 124 11th Avenue NW – Owner - Ruthey Lawler Family Underwriter – Kellie Threinen, Bella Rae Homes 623 Third Street NW – Owner - Bob & Karen Andrews Underwriter – Wells Fargo 1235 First Street NW – Owner - Bret & Kate Kazemba Underwriter – A Friend of the History Center 814 W. Center – Refreshment Center – Owner - First Homes Underwriter – Rochester Tool and Die Tickets - $10 more info (event) Rochester Area Family Y Spooktacular Event! Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Body: Rochester Area Family Y Spooktacular Event Friday, Oct. 27th 6:00-8:30PM Have a truly SPOOKTACULAR time this Halloween as we party INSIDE the Y at the annual Spooktacular event! Come for a ghoulish trip through our spooky treat trail and up to the caverns for a goblin of a good time. This is a perfect way to stay active this Halloween season. Cost: $5.00/ Y member ages 3-17, $10.00/ non- Y member ages 3-17 Children younger than 3 years old and adults are FREE!! Each child MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult who attends the event! NOTE: Registration price after Tues. Oct. 23rd will be an additional $5.00 per person. For more information, please visit www.rochfamy.org or call 287-2260 ext. 354. more info
10 / 28 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info
10 / 29 (event) The Clothesline Project (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign (all day) Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) Sign up Today! 2007 Autumn Tree Care Advisor Core Course Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: This autumn, the Minnesota Tree Care Advisor Program will once again offer the core course in the Rochester area. This will be the sixth time that the training will take place in Rochester, and many volunteers from southeast Minnesota have completed this course. Several thousand hours have been contributed to nurturing Minnesota’s urban forests by these volunteers, in their own communities and around the state. more info
10 / 30 (event) The Clothesline Project End: 5:00 pm Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: The Clothesline Project On Display: October 1-15 Library Skyway October 16-30 Government Center A traveling visual piece that honors survivors as well as those that have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. Women and their families who have experienced violence have designed t-shirts that share their stories in their own personal and unique way. more info (event) Purple Ribbon Campaign End: 5:00 pm Start: 2007-10-01 09:00 End: 2007-10-30 17:00 Body: Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. more info (event) RNeighborWalks Healthy Holiday Cooking with UofM Nutrition Educator Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Join us at Mayo High School each Tuesday at 6:30 pm, for one hour of free walking with neighbors, education, door prizes, and fun! October 30 Healthy holiday cooking with UofM Nutrition Educator, Dubravka Curkovic It's time for turkey, stuffing, and lots of other yummy holiday food. Learn from a UofM Nutrition Educator options for how to make your family feasting healthier. more info
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11 / 1 (event) Great American Smokeout Start: 8:00 am Start: 2007-11-01 08:00 End: 2007-11-30 17:00 Body: This nationwide event takes place the third Thursday of November each year to encourage smokers to quit for at least one day, in hopes they will quit forever. The decision to quit tobacco use is one that only you can make. Others may want to help you, but the real commitment must come from you. Below are some ideas and models researchers have come up with to help you quit. more info (event) Green Savings for Southwest Neighbors Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Body: Come learn how to save energy, money, and live more green. We have two invited speakers: Sister Mary Goergan will speak on "The Greening of Assisi Heights" and Mr. Tony Benson from RPU will tell us simple ways we can save energy and thus save money. At this meeting we will present and vote for the ballot of board members for the 2008 HSNA board. If you want more information about the individuals who have volunteered to participate on the 2008 HSNA board, visit www.hswna.org more info
11 / 2 (event) Great American Smokeout (all day) Start: 2007-11-01 08:00 End: 2007-11-30 17:00 Body: This nationwide event takes place the third Thursday of November each year to encourage smokers to quit for at least one day, in hopes they will quit forever. The decision to quit tobacco use is one that only you can make. Others may want to help you, but the real commitment must come from you. Below are some ideas and models researchers have come up with to help you quit. more info
11 / 3 (event) Great American Smokeout (all day) Start: 2007-11-01 08:00 End: 2007-11-30 17:00 Body: This nationwide event takes place the third Thursday of November each year to encourage smokers to quit for at least one day, in hopes they will quit forever. The decision to quit tobacco use is one that only you can make. Others may want to help you, but the real commitment must come from you. Below are some ideas and models researchers have come up with to help you quit. more info (event) Step It Up Rochester Stop Global Warming Start: 12:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Body: Rochester, MN November 3, 2007 12:00PM to 05:00PM Hosted by Chris Caffes Event Description: Tour of Green Construction Earth High/ Bred in SW Roch. Open house and info on salvage/ Green building practices and low impact sustainable living! Location %624 40th St SW Rochester, MN more info
11 / 4 (event) Great American Smokeout (all day) Start: 2007-11-01 08:00 End: 2007-11-30 17:00 Body: This nationwide event takes place the third Thursday of November each year to encourage smokers to quit for at least one day, in hopes they will quit forever. The decision to quit tobacco use is one that only you can make. Others may want to help you, but the real commitment must come from you. Below are some ideas and models researchers have come up with to help you quit. more info (event) "Global Warming Solutions" with polar explorer Will Steger - Nov. 4th Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Join famed polar explorer Will Steger and J. Drake Hamilton, Director of Fresh Energy, at a free public forum this Sunday, looking at Global Warming Solutions. Don't miss an informative and inspiring evening of speakers, presentations, Q&A, and exhibits. Nov. 4 7-9p.m. Mayo Civic Center, Presentation Hall Free Admission -

Events

October 9 Healthy Fast Food Choices

October 16 Walking for Fitness with Brenda from the YMCA

October 23 Neighborhood Tree Walk with City Forester, Jacob Ryg

Trees make good neighbors.

October 30 Healthy holiday cooking with UofM Nutrition Educator, Dubravka Curkovic

October 9
Healthy Fast Food Choices

October 16
Walking for Fitness with Brenda from the YMCA

October 23
Neighborhood Tree Walk with City Forester, Jacob Ryg

October 30
Healthy holiday cooking with UofM Nutrition Educator, Dubravka Curkovic