DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (6/14)
Daughters of the American Revolution Rochester Chapter Program Title: DAR and the Internet
Presenter: Patty Arndt
Place: History Center of Olmsted County
1195 W. Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Time: 10:45 am ;- 11:45 am
Free and open to the public
;
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION'S "TOUR DE CURE" (5/19)
Start a Chain Reaction! Join the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure on Saturday, May 19th, starting and ending at East Silver Lake Park Shelter. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or biking beginner, the Tour de Cure has a ride for you. Sign up today and gather donations to change the pace of diabetes. ; Register yourself. Ask a friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes. For more details, Call 1- 888-DIABETES or visit
http://diabetes.org/rochestermntourdecure
HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (thru 9/1)
Are you searching for early learning programs in Olmsted County that will help you create a positive beginning for you and your child? ; Child Care Resource and Referral’s Head Start and School Readiness programs provide free or low cost early learning experiences for children, as well as support, education, family activities and other services to parents. ;Services are also available for children with special needs. ;
Head Start serves pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers and preschoolers. ; Transportation may be available. ; School Readiness serves children who will be three or four years old on or before September 1, 2012. ; Eligibility for both programs is based on income and other criteria. ;
Space is limited. ; To obtain an application, visit www.c2r2.orgor call 507-287-2009 or1-800-462-1660. ; Spanish and Somali interpreters are available.
ART ON THE AVENUE (5/19)
Art on the Ave
;
Everyone's favorite neighbor is an art market returning by popular demand! ; Last year’s event pulled in 600-800 people the second year of the market. The market is part of Slatterly’s 5th Annual Saturdays at Slatterly Bloom Day which is being held Saturday May 19, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm on the nine hundred block of 5th Ave SE (one block west of Redeemer Lutheran Church). ; The event is being put on by the Slatterly Park Downtown Neighborhood Association.
;
The market showcases local artisans, with a mix of painters, glass blowers, metal workers, and jewelers, and will be much like the Thursdays on First market downtown on a smaller scale, with a goal to showcase local artwork, and refine that each year with this annual event. There will also be folk artists who will perform from 11:00 - 3:00pm, along with the huge chalk street mural like last year that was a huge success! ; Almost all of the 25 market vendors last year asked to come back again this year, which is a testament to the events success! ; It is a great event to kick off the 2012 Summer prior to Thursdays on First as well. ; You’ll love the personal attention our volunteers give the vendors, from free coffee during market setup, to assistance with canopy setup if required. Food will also be available for purchase at the Bloom Café.
;
YOUNG AUTHORS YOUNG ARTISTS CONFERENCE (5/17 & 5/18)
Young Authors, Young Artists Conference
Your Event: On May 17 and 18, over 800 students in grades 4-6 from public and private schools across southeast Minnesota will converge in Rochester for a conference that promotes student enthusiasm and competence in written and visual communication. Students will learn from and work with authors, poets, illustrators, artists, journalists, book crafters, and others in sessions that expose students to the art and joy of writing and creating.
Event Location: ; Heintz Center
1926 Collegeview Drive SE, Rochester
Brochure Link: ; http://www.ssc.coop/cms/lib2/MN06000837/Centricity/Domain/20/2012%20YAYA%20Brochure.pdf
Contact: ; Kirsten Kuehl at kkuehl@ssc.coop or 507.281.6670.
RAIN BARREL AND COMPOST BIN SALE (5/19)
Returning for the 5th year to Rochester is the Truckload Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale at the Apache Mall – Macy’s South Parking Lot.
The sale will be ONE DAY ONLY – Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or while supplies last).
Fifty-five gallon Systern Rain Barrels will be sold for $62 and Earth MachineTM Compost Bins for $52. The sale was formerly held by Olmsted County but is now conducted by the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, a river conservation non-profit. Unlike other sales, five dollars from each purchase will stay local, going to support clean water projects right here in the Rochester area! Water customers of Austin, Owatonna, or Rochester Public Utilities are eligible for a $10 rebate on each of up to five rain barrels per account.
CONTACT: Lisa Eadens, 507-226-6787, admin@zumbrowatershed.org
;
ROCHESTER GREEKFEST (8/24-8/26)
August 24-26 2012
Your Event: Rochester GreekFest
Friday, August 24th 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, August 25th 11am - 8pm
Sunday, August 26th 11am - 6pm
FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING
Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church grounds
703 West Center Street
(Next to Lourdes High School)
Rochester, MN 55902
A celebration of Greek heritage.
Authentic Greek Foods
Live Music all weekend
Ethnic Greek Dancers Saturday and Sunday Bake Sale (locally made Greek pastries) Kids Carnival Silent Auction Church Tours FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING
Web: http://greekfestrochester.com/
e-mail: festival@holyanargyroi.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-Greek-Festival/284003789394
Twitter: http://twitter.com/greekfestrochmn
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/greekfestrochester/featured
Picasa: https://plus.google.com/photos/106111549536467826298/albums
;
FRESH ART SPRING TOUR (5/18 - 5/20)
May 18-19-20 ; 10am to 5pm
Fragrant spring flowers and lush rolling hills entice the senses as you travel the winding roads and quaint villages of the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys of Western Wisconsin. Join us for the self-guided FRESH ART Spring Tour featuring 14 artists' studios and galleries. ; Meet the artists and see paintings, clay, jewelry, hand-forged metal, fiber and possibly a chicken or two!
http://www.freshart.org/index.php.
7TH ANNUAL JDRF ROLL & STROLL (5/20)
5/20/12
7th Annual JDRF ROLL & STROLL on Sunday, May 20th to raise money to improve lives and curing Type 1 diabetes. Participants are invited to walk, run or ride from 1-4:00 with registration beginning at noon. ; Enjoy carnival type games, entertainment by Brad Boice as Elvis, silent auction, prizes and refreshments. ; Raise $100 or more to receive a FREE T-shirt. ; Enjoy a fun, family event, get some exercise and most importantly, be a part of the cure! ; For more info or to register: www.rollandstroll.blogspot.com or www.walk.jdrf.org.
IHN BED RACE (6/16)
Make a bed and make a difference with the IHN's BED RACE!
It doesnt' have to be anything fancy, just fun on wheels. ; ; You need four pushers and one rider. ; ; Do your team cheer and away you go...having fun and raising money for Interfaith Hospitality Network. ; ; They help homeless families get back on their feet.
So make a bed and make a difference. ; ; Races start June 16th at 10am at the Soldier's Field Track.
For more information, and to see pictures from last year, register at www.ihnbedrace.org.
WOMENS SHELTER- "WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES" (6/19)
There’s an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” ; ; ;
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes… a Rochesterfest 2012 event. ;
Join the International Men’s March to stop Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence on June 19. ; Men will literally walk one mile in women high heeled shoes! So guys, here’s your chance to take a stand against violence against women.
For more information and how to register please visit www.womens-shelter.org.
RIDEABILITY BARN DANE (6/2)
RideAbility 11th Annual Family Fun Barn Dance
Your Event: Eleventh Annual Family Fun Barn Dance ; ;
Date: Saturday June 2nd 2012 ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Time: 3:00PM-9:00PM
Live Entertainment! ; ; ; ; Featuring: ;Country Variety Band
; ; ;
Come for the whole night, or a short time - and have fun during the following events:
3:00 Horseback rides (goes until 5:00PM %u2013 bring the kids %u2013 and your camera!) ; ; ;
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
3:00 - 7:00 - silent auction
4:00 Hot dogs, chips & more!
5:00 Hay ride/Wagon ride ; ;
6:00 NightFire ; Country Variety Band ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Plus face painting, soft drinks, desserts, dancing and the opportunity to purchase something great at the silent auction !!!! We will have a bonfire at 9:00PM for relaxing at the end of the night (Weather permitting).
Directions to the Barn from Rochester:
Take Highway 14 to Byron, Turn north at Kwik Trip ; (this is County Road 5) Take County Road 5 north for 9 miles, he farm is on the right hand side of the road ; (east side) and you will see a large white pole barn, white out-buildings, red dairy barns and a square dark brown house The number on the mailbox is 10038 The sign on the pole barn is "Promised Meadows"
call Jeanie at 507-356-8154 for any questions or to volunteer !!!!!
SHADES OF GREEN HOSTA SALE (5/19)
Shades of Green Hosta Society of Southeast Minnesota's 7th ; Annual Hosta Sale!
Saturday ; ; ; ; May 19th ; ; ; ; 8:00 AM to Noon
Olmsted County Fairgrounds ; - ; Horticulture Building "Go Green with Shades of Green"
; ;
Hostas and perennials for shade and part shade gardens!
Plants grown in Minnesota gardens by SE Minnesota area gardeners!
Also, newer hostas usually not available in this area!
Tips on growing and landscaping with Hosta and companion plants available!
Proceeds used for:
RCTC Horticultural Scholarships and
SOGHS Educational Programs.
For more information check our website ; www.soghs.org
;
WEST CONCORD CARDINAL CLUB POOL PARTY DINNER & DANCE (5/19)
West Concord Cardinal Club Pool Party Dinner and Dance Fundraiser for West Concord Pool handicapped accessibility needs. ; Pool Party Dinner and Dance will be at the West Concord Historical Society 600 West First Street on Saturday, May 19th. ; Dinner catered by Omar's Cafe with music and entertainment by Good Vibrations. ; Dinner time 5:00 - 6:30 pm Silent Auction, Games and PRIZES 5:00 - 7:30, Dance and PRIZES 7:30 - 11:00. ; Advance Tickets - Adults $15, Ages 4-10 $10, Ages 3 - younger FREE. ; Purchase Tickets at WC City Hall, Farmers State Bank, Omar's Cafe or by calling 507-527-2393. ; WC POOL IS COOL -- come join us for an evening of good food, fellowship and entertainment!
CURTIS SWENSON MEMORIAL GOLF BENEFIT (6/2)
The 2nd Annual CPL Curtis Swenson Memorial Golf Benefit is Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Willow Creek Golf Course. ; This even honors all our Vets and Fallen Heros.
This golf event is a Best Shot, 18 hole event...Silent auction...Dinner at 6
Proceeds go to CPL Curtis Swenson Scholarship Fund
-register online www.wpgolf.com/willowcreek
ST. JOHN'S BLOCK PARTY (7/14)
The Church of St. John the Evangelist will host the 9thannual St. John’s Block Party on Saturday, July 14, from 3 to 11:30 p.m. in downtown Rochester. This nonprofit community event is open to people of all ages and is packed with great live music, entertainment, food and friends. ; ;
Six bands will rock the new single-day, single-stage format. Headlining this year’s unprecedented lineup is OK GO. ; For the complete lineup or to find out more, visit the ;St. John’s Block Party Web site http://sjblockparty.org. ; Follow the Block Party on Facebook http://facebook.com/stjohnsblockparty or Twitter http://twitter.com/sjblockparty for the latest news and event information. ; ; You can also contact the ;Church of St. John at 507-288-7372.
;
EAGLES CLUB FIRST WALK/BIKE RIDE FOR CANCER (5/20)
Everyone put on your walking shoes and walk to help fight Cancer. Pull out your bikes and dust them off lets ride to fight Cancer.
The Eagles Club of Rochester is holding its First Walk/Bike ride on May 20th registration begins at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The walk/Ride begins at 11:00 a.m. Walkers will start out one way and bikers will go the other way. when your done with your great walk/ride join us back at the Eagles club for food and beverages and ; music by ; "The Unchubbed". All of us Together Can Make a Difference. ;
More info can be found on our web site www.rochestermneaglesclub.com ;.
SPRING CHORES FOR SENIORS IN STEWARTVILLE (5/19)
On Saturday, May 19th, the city of Stewartville is having its bi-annual clean up day. ; Family Service Rochester is looking for volunteers to help older adults living in Stewartville with spring clean up chores.
Volunteers of all ages will be doing jobs such as: raking yards, washing windows, cleaning out gutters, etc. Call 287-2010 for more information or to volunteer with Family Service Rochester.
2nd ANNUAL SKYDIVING FOR AUTISM EVENT (6/23)
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT” ; 2nd Annual Skydiving for Autism Event, Saturday, June 23rd with WestSide Skydivers in Winsted, MN
Cross “skydiving” off your Bucket List and support a great cause all at the same time! ; Join the RT Autism Awareness Foundation for the 2nd Annual “The Sky is the Limit” Skydiving for Autism event on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012. ; ;
Participants are encouraged to invite friends and family to support them with donations as they raise a minimum of $500 for the RT Autism Awareness Foundation. ; With that minimum donation they will receive a coach bus ride to and from the event in Winsted, Minnesota; one tandem jump; a video of their dive; food, beverage, and more! ; The top fundraiser at the event will be awarded with eight tickets to “Mending Minds: A Magical Gala for Autism” event in January 2013, while the 2nd and 3rd place fundraisers will receive gift cards to Sam’s Club. ; ;
In 2011 the RT Autism Awareness Foundation’s “The Sky is the Limit” fundraiser had 30 participants and raised over $6,000. ; This year the organization hopes to have 100 or more participants with proceeds exceeding $20,000. ; The funds raised will be dedicated to enhancements in the Project Lifesaver Program as new technology is being utilized to locate individuals within a four mile radius on the ground (previously two miles) and within up to 20 miles in the air ; (previously ten miles). ; In addition the foundation plans to develop and train an “Emergency Autism Response Team” and pursue employment service opportunities for individuals. ; ;
Donations will be collected on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 between 3-7pm at Kathy’s Pub in Rochester. ‘Release of Liability’ waivers will be also be completed and t-shirts will be distributed. ; ;
One skydiver from last year said, “RTAAF is known as the foundation of fun”. ; Find out why! ; Register today! ; Registration and pledge forms are available now at www.skyisthelimitrtaaf.com.
GIFT OF LIFE TRANSPLANT HOUSE RUN/WALK (6/3)
The Gift of Life Transplant House ; Run / Walk - 5K, 2.5K is Sunday, June 3, 2012 9:00 AM
A fundraising event to support the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester, Minnesota ;
The Gift Of Life Transplant House (http://www.gift-of-life.org/), located in Rochester, MN, offers a very affordable and high-quality housing solution for patients undergoing a solid organ or bone marrow transplant at the Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/).
All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Gift of Life Transplant House.
Online registration is available at: http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=7993
Contact Ted Mueller tedders1@hbcsc.net or AJ Patrick at ajsmarathon@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
;
;
;
;
VIOLA NURSERY-HOPE IS GROWING (on-going)
Hope Is Growing, a Cleveland, Ohio based company has teamed up with Viola Nursery & Greenhouse, a locally owned garden center. Their mission is to provide “survivor gardens” to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Survivor gardens would provide a peaceful, tranquil place for them to escape their everyday process of dealing with cancer. ;During a study performed by Rutger’s University, flowers induce a positive effect on people and Hope Is Growing would like to offer a sense of comfort during this difficult journey.
Viola Nursery & Greenhouse is excited to participate in this program and is offering unique gardens; like a fairy garden for children, or an all pink flower garden for breast cancer patients.
Hope Is Growing are unique garden kits that benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information on how you can register your loved one for a “survivor garden” please visit their website at www.hopeisgrowing.com. ;
LINDSAY LEMBKE BENEFIT (6/3)
There's a benefit event for Lindsay Lembke, Sunday June 3rd from 3 to 7pm at the Geneva Community Center. ; The event will feature a Live and Silent Auction with a free will donation meal.
Lindsay ;has been diagnosed with SMA (Superior Mesenteric Artery) Syndrome, which is extremely rare with only 500 known cases and is a life threatening condition. She has had multiple hospital stays and recently has had surgery, which could possibly be a short fix, only time will tell.
Lindsay has been at the Children’s Hospital indefinitely. She has a long road ahead of her and this benefit will help with past and future expenses that have arose from this.
A bank account has been set up at the Geneva Commerce Bank, PO Box 149 and any donations for the auctions can be dropped off at George’s of Geneva, or contact Tara Lembke, 213 E Main, Geneva 507 -256-4679. You can also check their Facebook page “Benefit for Lindsay Lembke” for updates.
SE MN HISTORIC BLUFF COUNTRY OPEN HOUSE (5/25)
You're Invited to the SE MN Historic Bluff Country OPEN HOUSE
Friday, May 25, 2012 - 1-5 pm
at the Regional Visitor Center, 303 S Elm St, Rushford, MN (Across the street to the West from Stumpy's)
See ;their NEW Visitor Center
Register for a FREE 2013 Business Membership
Meet the Board of Directors and Staff
Refreshments provided
;
SPRING VALLEY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE (5/19)
The Spring Valley Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 19, in Spring Valley at the Growers’ Market located off Hwy. 63 across from Spring Valley Utilities from 9 am to noon.
Browse hundreds of perennial and annual flowers, and bushes all grown in our native Spring Valley soil and climate, that can be placed in English cottage gardens, prairie gardens, woodland gardens, rain gardens, native gardens, water gardens and more. House plants and composted sheep manure will also be available.
All proceeds are used to create the lovely planters in downtown, fill the flagpole and visitor center gardens with annuals, and beautify other areas in Spring Valley. These flowers are being offered at great prices for a wonderful cause!
The Grower’s Market will be open 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday with many local artisans and locally produced foodstuffs. This is Wilderfest weekend for Spring Valley, and the Eliza Jane Market, dozens of vendors with a variety of wares, will be held all day Saturday at Spring Creek Park, just south of Main Street. It is also the weekend of the City Wide Rummage Sales.
For more information on Wilderfest, please go to www.hometown-pages.comor www.bluffcountry.comfor other events happening in Bluff Country!
Contact person: Dave Phillips of the Bluff Country Newspaper Group
ADOPT-A-STORM WATER POND PROGRAM (on-going)
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your neighborhoods while protecting water quality? Gather a group of friends, neighbors, or family members and participate in the City of Rochester’s Adopt-A-Storm Water Pond program! There are over 100 public storm water management ponds in Rochester that can be adopted by interested groups, businesses, and individuals. In 2011, fourteen volunteer groups adopted 20 ponds. In addition to spending 237 hours picking up 119 bags of garbage, these volunteers made observations of pond conditions and reported developing problems to Public Works. Please consider joining them in the effort to keep Rochester’s water resources clean.
Interested volunteers should contact Mike Kraszewski (mkraszewski@rochestermn.gov or 328-2431) to inquire about adoptable locations. The City will provide aerial photos of each site, trash bags and stickers, a sign to recognize your efforts, and recognition on the storm water website. Participants will be responsible for collecting litter at least 3 times each year and reporting their pond’s conditions to the Public Works Department.
;
For more information on this and other storm water related topics, visit www.rochesterstormwater.com
3rd ANNUAL DON WENDLAND MEMORIAL GOLF (6/9)
The 3rd Annual Don Wendland Memorial Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 9th at Piper Hills Golf Course in Plainview. ;
It's a two-person Best Shot...10am start.
Entry fee: ; Members-$75 per team, Non-members-$100 per team...includes cart.
First hole-in-one on hole #3 wins $500 gift certificate to Rochester Indoor Golf Center.
Sponsored by the Plainview Lions Club & Piper Hills Golf Course...benefitting the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Scholarship Program.
Sign-up by calling 507-534-2613 or emailing piperhillsgc@live.com .
;
1st ANNUAL GARAGA-PALOOZA AT OLMSTED CO. FAIRGROUNDS (5/24)
Saint Marys Emergency Department presents: The 1st Annual GARAGA-PALOOZA Mega Garage Sale, Thursday May 24th from sunrise (7a) to sunset (7p) at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds.
Featuring furniture...furnishings...kitchenware...linens...glassware...sporting good...books...clothing...children's items...office...lawn & garden...collectibles...and more...including craft items!
Over 150 Emergency Department Nurses, Doctors and Ancillary personnel have literally donated hundreds of quality items to create one of the greatest garage sales in the history of Rochester! ; ; Don't miss your chance to grab some fantastic bargains and at the same time support the many social charities that serve the Rochester area. ; ; 100% of sales will go to local charities.
WASH FOR THE CURE (5/26)
PR Connections/DIRECTV's 1st Annual "WASH FOR THE CURE" is Saturday, May 26th from 10am to 4pm at 2560 North Broadway in Rochester. ; ;
100% of the donations will go to local women in our area.
Bring your bike and/or car...along with your heart and your wallet to help local women with breast cancer. ;
KENNY SMITH MEMORIAL (6/9)
You're invited to take part in the Kenny Smith Memorial Events for Cancer, Saturday June 9th at the Hammond Bar in Hammond.
There's a Horseshoe Tournament, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Raffle and more. ; ; Plus new this year...Kids Games from 1 to 3.
Live entertainment from "Bad Logic" starts at 8pm.
Find out more at www.KennySmithMemorial.org.
;
RECYCLE RACER EVENT (6/2)
Don't miss the RECYCLE RACER event, Saturday June 2nd at the RCTC Fieldhouse (UCR Parkway SE, Rochester).
For more information, visit www.recycleracer.com or call 285-1166.