| EVENT | DATE | TIME | PLACE | ADDED INFO |
MOPS. at Meadow Park for… Teaching Discussion Creative Projects and Presentations Community
MOPS is for ALL mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. Child care is provided!
| Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month through the school year there after | 9:15-11:15am | Meadow Park Church of Christ | If you're a mother of preschoolers, you've got your hands full. We know how you feel...and we're here to help! Mothering changes everything. That's why MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) wants to help you be the best parent possible. A MOPS Group is a special place you can come, just as you are, to be refreshed and inspired. You'll make new friendships and discover smart approaches to tackling the challenges of motherhood.
Contact Judith for more information (judith@meadowparkchurch.com or 288-3293) or visit the Meadow Park Church of Christ website: www.meadowparkchurch.com |
| Rochester Jaycees General Membership Meeting | 1st Tuesday of each Month | 7:30pm-8:30pm | Holiday Inn South, 1630 South Broadway | The Jaycess are a non-profit organization of individuals 18-40 years old dedicated to community service, charitable contribution and individual development. www.rochesterjaycees.com |
| ARTStoberFEST | October | Various | Dowtown Galleries, Studios, Retail Shops and Restaurants | October is ARTStoberFEST in Rochester! Over ninety events are scheduled to take place during the City's celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month.
The is a host of exciting events on the ARTStoberFEST Calendar, including concerts, theatrical performances, workshops, discussions groups, tours, visual art displays, festive fundraisers and demonstrations.
Check out www.artstoberfest.com for details and a complete list of events. |
| Saint Mary's University Performance Center | Oct. 8th | 6:30pm Pre-Show
7:30pm Show Time | Figuilo Recital Hall for Pre-Show
Page Theatre for Show | Free pre-show talk on Campania Flamenco Jose Porcel at 6:30pm
Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel in the Page Theatre Tickets $22 Adults, $18 Seniors and Students
Individual tickets still available through the Box Office or by phone 507-457-1715, M-F 10am-6pm, online at www.pagetheatre.org or 1 hour before the performance. |
| Rochester Radio Theatre Guild presents an evening of fun and nostalgia with old-time radio favorites | Oct. 10th and Oct. 11th | 7:30pm | Assembly of God Church | Go back in time with Fibber McGee and Molly, The Witch's Tale, The Fred Allen Show and The Manhattan Merry-Go-Round.
Get discounted tickets in advance at Hy-Vee, Hunt Drug or the Assembly of God Church office. |
| 13 Clocks - Children's Theatre Production | Oct. 10th and Oct. 11th | 10th at 7:00pm
11th at 2:00pm | WSU | Events at WSU.
Directed by Vivian Fusillo. |
| League of Women Voters General Election Candidate Forums | Oct. 13th | Various | Heintz Center | Room 110: 7p-7:40p City Council - Ward 4 7:50p-8:30p City Council - Ward 2 8:40p-9:10p County Commissioner - District 3
Room 112: 7p-7:40p City Council - Ward 6 7:50p-8:30p County Commissioner -District 7 8:40p-9:10p County Commissioner - District 5 |
| League of Women Voters General Election Candidate Forums | Oct. 14th | Various | Edison Building, Rochester Public Schools Board Room | 7p-7:40p: School Board Seat 1 7:50p-8:30p: School Board Seat 3 8:40p-9:10p: School Board Seat 7 |
| League of Women Voters General Election Candidate Forums | Oct. 16th | Various | Heintz Center | Room 110: 7p-7:40p City "At Large" 7:50p-8:30p State District 29A 8:40p-9:10p State District 29B
Room 112: 7:50p-8:30p State District 30A 8:40p-9:10p State District 30B |
| Nazarene Well House Grand Opening and Fall Festival | Oct. 18th | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Nazarene Well House 47 13 1/2 Street NW | Please join us for the grand opening of the Nazarene Well House. The historic Howe Hotel and Aldrich Memorial School has been renovated into a home for medical patients and their families. We will be having a ribbon cutting at 1pm followed by refreshments, tours, bake sale and children's activities.
There is no admission fee and the public is welcome.
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=47+13+1/2+St+NW,+Rochester+MN |
| The Revovation Creation Homesite | Oct. 16th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | 1750 Folwell Drive SW in Rochester | Open House
You've heard the hipe, now see the results. The votes have been cast and the home is now complete!
Join Rancliffe Homes for a preview of the home where your vote counted as we remodeled a home within your community. Everyone is welcome! Renovation Creation...Community Created...Radcliffe Renovated. www.radclifferenovationcreation.com |
| Treasure Galore at the Lourdes Rummage Sale | Oct. 18th | 8:00am-2:00pm | Lourdes High School 6th Ave & Center St. NW in Rochester | Bag Sale begins at 12 noon
Contact: Cheri Rowekamp 289-3497 |
Guest Artists: Svetlana Belsky and Jennifer Maxwell, Duo-Pianists | Oct. 19th | 2:00pm | PAC Recital Hall | Events at WSU. |
| Flip Night | Oct. 20th | 5:00pm - Close | 6 Downtown Restaurants - Sontes, Sushi Itto, Chester's, Metro, Lord Essex and Martini's | The flip of a coin determines how much diners will save on dinner at 6 downtown restaurants. Diners will flip a coin once to determine whether free appetizers or entrees are on the line, and a second time to see if they've won. No passes, coupons or cards will be required to participate. Diners only need to order one appetizer and entree during meals. Restaurant credit will not exceed $15 per dinner and participants should calculate server gratuities based on what the meal would have cost before their Flip Night credit is applied. Futher info is available at www.FlipNight.com |
| Faculty Art Exhibit Opening | Oct. 22nd | 5:00pm | Paul Watkins Gallery | Events at WSU. ChunLok Mah and Chuck Aydlett. |
| Winona Symphony Orchestra | Oct. 25th | 7:30pm | PAC Main Stage | Events at WSU. Conductor: Paul Vance |
| Saint Mary's University Performance Center | Oct. 28th | 6:30pm Pre-Show
7:30pm Show Time | Figuilo Recital Hall for Pre-Show
Page Theatre for Show | Free pre-show talk on Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa at 6:30pm
The Song and Dance of West Africa in the Page Theatre
Tickets $22 for Adults, $18 for Seniors and Students
Individual tickets still available through the Box Office or by phone 507-457-1715, M-F 10am-6pm, online at www.pagetheatre.org or 1 hour before the performance. |
| Guests Artists: Artaria String Quartet | Oct. 28th | 7:30pm | PAC Recital Hall | Events at WSU. |
| Savvy Singles Party/ Dance | Oct. 31st | 7:30pm-11:00pm | Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 US 14 E in Rochester | All Avaiable Singles Welcome!
Meet some of Rochester's BEST Available Singles! All Ages welcome, (Avg. 25-55+).
Lesson at 7:30pm; Dancing 8pm-11pm; Separate Party Room reserved for intimate socializing away from general admission crowd; Cash Bar Available; Wear a costume and you may win the contest or qualify for prizes! Only $10 cover charge!! You don't want to miss this so round up your friends or come on your own.
Contact: Jill at jtopness@charter.net and visit http://www.savvysingle.net |
| Katie Ferden Cancer Benefit | Nov. 8th | Starts at 4:00pm | Elgin Legion in Elgin, MN | Katie is the 12 year old daughter of Michelle (Olson), Tom Eversman and Larry Ferden of Elgin. She has been diagnosed with Alveolar Rhadomyosarcoma, a rare and rapidly progressing cancer of the muscle and has spent her summer in and out of the hospital battling it. The family is facing overwhelming expenses and your help is appreciated.
Dinner and Bake Sale - 4pm Silent Auction - 4pm to 6pm Live Auction - 6:30pm Raffles and Door Prizes Avaiable
Donations can be made at Peoples State Banks Checks payable to: Katie Fersen Benefit Fund
For more information or to donate please contact: Tanya (Eversman) Jensen at 507-273-8764 or tjensen@mnaggroup.com or Rosemary Olson at 507-421-9507 |