Events

2025 Welcoming Week

Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. This year's theme, “Stories We Share” focuses on celebrating differences and spotting what we have in common. The theme recognizes that stories are a gateway to connection and understanding, and a catalyst to shape our shared future.

Identifying Bias Workshop

Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

Discover the “why” behind behaviors in this interactive workshop. Complete a brief assessment before the session, then join Dr. Shawn Moore as he unpacks archetypes and shows how recognizing bias can strengthen communication, motivation, and growth at work and home.

Free

Community is Recovery Barbecue

Tegels Park 1960 Cottonwood Lake Dr, Windom

Everyone is invited to the Community is Recovery Barbecue in Windom at Tegels Park on Cottonwood Lake. Enjoy live music, free food and connecting with community!

Free

Tell a Compelling Story: The Framework Nonprofits Need to Inspire Action

Your nonprofit has a powerful mission, but if your message isn’t clear, your audience may miss it. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn a simple, proven approach to crafting messages that connect with people’s hearts and inspire them to get involved. Join this webinar, presented by Vivid Image, to walk away with practical tools you can start using right away.

Free

Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk

Ashley Park State Street Riverside Drive, Jackson, Minnesota, United States

All are welcome to join the Out of the Darkness community walk in Jackson on September 27. The walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Free

IGNITE Your Future!

Ridgewater Collge 2 Century Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN, United States

IGNITE Your Future is a career exploration event for high school sophomores. Students from more than a dozen area schools spend two hours learning about and exploring potential careers through interactive exhibits and activities.

Free