Calendar Events GATHERED BY SARA ALBERTELLI, PINE ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL
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Deadline for submitting events for RochesterWomen July/August 2015 issue is May 31, 2015. Send events to calendar@RWmagazine.com Events in purple are sponsored by Rochester Women magazine. *(507 area code unless stated) TUESDAYS Terra Loco Tuesday 5k’s, Terra Loco $ 5 Dollar-”themed” 5K’s take place on most Tuesday evenings. All proceeds go to the local charity of choice for that week. Runs begin at 6 pm, 289-5626, runterraloco.com
MAY MAY 1-3 100 Mile Garage Sale, Residents of fifteen river towns and two states put on a spectacular garage sale that runs for 100 miles, mississippi-river.org
MAY 3
Walk MS: Christopher & Banks 2015, presented by Walser, Soldier’s Memorial Field, 10-11 am registration, walk find a cure for MS Pledges required, register at walkms.org or specialevents@MSsociety.org
MAY 5 - 14 Horticulture Science Program 2015 Spring Plant Sale, Tues., May 5 - Thurs., May 14, times vary, Horticulture Technology Center Greenhouse located at the Heintz Center. For more information visit rctc.edu/program/hort/news_events.html.
MAY 6
MAY 2
Women on Wednesdays, Rochester Civic Theatre, join us for discussions around issues that affect women in our community, May: Mothers as Mentors, 5-7 pm, complimentary appetizers and cash bar, events are free but please register to mari@rochestercivictheatre.org by the Monday before each event
Southern MN Mothers of Multiples Spring Sale, Building 40-Olmsted County Fairgrounds, quality children’s clothes, household items, maternity clothes, baby equipment and toys, bake sale and raffle basket, 8 am-1 pm, 261-1410, somnmoms.org
Choral Arts Ensemble Gala 30th Anniversary Concert, Lourdes Chapel, Assisi Heights, cherished musical selections will be presented to close the year’s celebration, 7:30 pm, 252-8427, choralartsensemble.org
MAY 2 MedCity Spring Art and Craft Show, Mayo Civic Center, door prizes and over 100 exhibitors, 9 am - 4 pm, cost is $1 at the door, 864-2065, medcityproductions@ yahoo.com or on Facebook at MedCityProductions
MAY 2 Rochester Downtown Summer Farmers Market opens, (4th St and 4th Ave SE), 7:30 am-12 pm, 273-8232, rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org
MAY 2 Rochester Craft Beer Expo, Mayo Civic Center, celebrate craft beer from all over the United States with different styles, 3-6 pm, 328-2220, mayociviccenter.com
MAY 2 Aldrich Carnival, Aldrich Memorial Nursery School, variety of activities to help support the Aldrich Program, 10 am -2 pm, 289-3097, aldrichnurseryschool.com
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MAY 8-10 Gold Rush, Graham Park, antique shows and flea markets will be presented, Fri.-Sat. 8 am-6 pm; Sun. 8 am-4 pm, 269-1473, townsendshows.com
MAY 9 Peter Mayer, State Theatre, famous guitarist Peter Mayer will be delivering originally composed music, 7:30 pm, 732-7616, crossingsatcarnegie.com
MAY 15-31 On Golden Pond, Rochester Civic Theatre, enjoy the heartwarming drama of On Golden Pond, Fri. and Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm, 2828481, rochestercivictheatre.org
MAY 16 ROC Classic 5K, 10K and kids 1 Mile, Soldiers Field, 9 am, raises money for the Rochester Orcas Swim Club & Cyclone Triathlon Team, $5-$45, registration required, 250-4133, tritonmultisports.com
MAY 16 Dancing for the Arts-Take IV, Mayo Civic Center Exhibit Hall, get your tickets now, this fabulous fundraiser sells out in a flash, don’t miss the dance competition where ten local celebrity guests are paired with professional dancers from Dahl Dance Center to raise money for area youth arts education, 5:30 pm, 424-0811, bamadio@rochestermnarts.com, RochesterMNArts.com
MAY 16 Art on the Ave, Slatterly Park Neighborhood, annual spring art fair that showcases local artisans and musicians, 9:30 am-4 pm, 208-2818, slatterlypark.org
MAY 16 Pushups for Charity, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, annual event that raises awareness of the challenges military service members and veterans face, and raises money to support their unique needs, 10:30 am -12:30 pm, 261-7411, pushupsforcharity.com
MAY 16
Cronin Home 3rd Annual Blues and BBQ, Olmsted County 4H Building, BBQ dinner, music by Dave Lambert and the Motivators and Rick Miller and the Swamp Kings, 4-9 pm, 282-1204, thecroninhome.org
MAY 17
Jazz Jam, Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby Stage, The D’Sievers will host jazz open mike with a live rhythm section, 5:30-8:30 pm, 282-8481, rochestercivictheatre.org
MAY 20 Civic Live Americana Showcase, Rochester Civic Theatre, celebrate the musical heritage of the American Midwest, featuring Jeffrey Foucault, 7:30 pm, 282-8481, rochestercivictheatre.org
MAY 21
Rochester Women Magazine Wine
& Canvas painting party, Post Town Winery, sip wine while you create your very own work of art, Thurs., May 21, 6 - 9 p.m. $40 for painting class and wine tasting. Register at wineandcanvas.com/rochester-mn.html or call 507-923-0474
MAY 23
Med City Fitness Expo, Mayo Civic Center Exhibit Hall, health and fitness exhibits and race kits for preparation, 10am-7 pm, 254-2703, medcitymarathon.com