Storytelling Presentation
Panel presentation offered in collaboration with the Sandbar Storytelling Festival featuring speakers from the One Community Many Stories booklet, which includes stories from 11 local refugees and immigrants.
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A Virtual Welcoming Table event featuring All-American cuisine and activities. This event is free, but registration is required. Register online at https://bit.ly/PFVirtualSept2022 or by calling 507-452-4100.
Read MoreWinona State University Game Day Experience
Join us for fun activities before the Winona State University Football home opener. The event offers inflatables, food vendors and other fun activities and Project FINE will have Welcoming Week activities and giveaways. Then, stay to cheer on the Warriors as they take on the University of Mary (ticket purchase required for game).
Read MoreCommunity Bike Rodeo
Community Bike Rodeo, Parade and Slow Ride – decorate your bike with the “where we belong” theme and get entered in a drawing for prizes!
Read MoreFree Friday at the Y
Day passes and the join fee are waived for the day. Reservations for Child Watch and group fitness classes are required. Bring a photo ID, sign a waiver, and then explore the Y.
Read MoreWelcoming Week Proclamation
Proclamation by Mayor Sherman declaring the week of September 9, 2022 as Welcoming Week.
Read MoreSt Cloud Pride in the Park
St. Cloud Pride in the Park is a family friendly event featuring local food vendors, businesses / organizations, music, games and more! We invite you to join us September 17th, 2022 between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm for the 12th annual St. Cloud Pride weekend! We invite YOU to come out and show your colors!
Read MoreCoffee & Conversations at Botetourt County, VA Libraries
Botetourt County, VA Libraries is teaming up with Blue Ridge Literacy to celebrate Welcoming Week 2022! This is our first year partnering with Blue Ridge Literacy. They will be attending our Coffee & Conversations to talk about their services and to help us welcome our immigrant and refugee residents and businesses. We will have 4…
Read MoreOrgullo Mexicano, Traditional Mexican Dancers: Celebrating Afro-Mexican roots
Orgullo Mexicano will perform Afro-Mexican folklore dances and attendees will have the opportunity to learn traditional dances. Visit our cultural display to learn about Vicente Guerrero, the only Afro-Mexican President of Mexico.
Read MoreHuron County Multicultural Festival
The Huron County Multicultural Festival is an annual event that celebrates diversity through song, dance, food, children’s activities and information. An afternoon of international music and dance performances will be accompanied by food vendors showcasing tastes from around the world. Children’s activities are planned, and service providers with activities dedicated to supporting newcomers to Canada…
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