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Celebrate Welcoming Week on Sunday, September 8, 3:00-5:30 p.m. at Pillsbury Park in Kerkhoven! There will be lots of wonderful activities for adults AND children, plus food trucks and a community resource fair. Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America.
Welcoming Week is an opportunity to celebrate the values that unite us as neighbors, families and colleagues! Join us September 13 at Rhema Coffee Shop to enjoy a FREE beverage*, meet your neighbors and celebrate our community. It's open house style, so drop in on your way to work, sit and stay awhile or whatever
Celebrate Welcoming Week on Friday, September 13 with a special story hour at the Litchfield Public Library. Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections
Celebrate Welcoming Week on Saturday September 14, 2-5 p.m. at Memorial Park on Lake Ripley in Litchfield. There will be music, dancing games and more! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring
2:00-3:15 p.m. - Opening Act Music From Acoustic Vibes National Anthem Welcoming Proclamation from Mayor Doug Reese 2:00-6:00 p.m. Resource Fair (on 6th street) Arts and Crafts for Kids Mini Carnival Games from the Civic Center Bouncy House Face Painting Haitian Hair Braiding Community Art Project hosted by Greenwater Garage 3:30-5:30 p.m. Welcoming Week Cultural
Each one of us has the power to welcome others, regardless of background, to be seen, embraced and included in the community of Hutchinson! Join the “Belonging Begins with Us” celebration in Hutchinson for: Mayoral Proclamation Flag Ceremony Food Trucks Area Organizations' Booths and Activities Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in
Celebrate Welcoming Week on Tuesday, September 17, 5-7 p.m. at Justice Park in Marshall. This family friendly event will have inflatables, a dunk tank, yard games, music, food and more! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week,
Join us for a fun-filled Welcoming Week event in Glencoe! Create your own Lotería board and roast marshmallows for s'mores at this FREE event. Let's connect, create, and enjoy each other's company! All ages welcome. Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our
Save the date to celebrate Welcoming Week on Wednesday, September 18, 5-8 p.m. at Historic Chippewa City in Montevideo! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build
We're hosting a Grant Writing Training series to support the growth and success of nonprofits that serve southwest Minnesota. This workshop will take participants through the pathway of locating grant opportunities to deciding which ones they should pursue.
What does it mean to live and thrive in rural Minnesota? The Rural Voice series, hosted by MPR’s Kerri Miller, captures imaginative and illuminating town hall conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. The series is coming to Worthington on Thursday, September 19. "Revival and Renewal: How Rural Communities
Save the date to celebrate Welcoming Week on Friday, September 20, 5-8 p.m. at Seven Mile Lake Park in Fulda! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to
Save the date to celebrate Welcoming Week on Friday, September 27, 4-7 p.m. at the Nobles County Library in Worthington! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to
Save the date to celebrate Welcoming Week on Monday, September 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at BOLD High School! Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds