Sat Jan 25 & Sun Jan 26 at Historic Chateau Theatre

Castle Con is January 25^th & 26^th at the Historic Chateau Theatre.  It’s Rochester’s own weekend-long tabletop board gaming extravaganza where enthusiasts of all levels can take part in gaming from classic board games to the latest tabletop adventures.  Castle Con offers something for everyone. Friendly volunteers can help you get involved with games you’re never experienced before.  

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Sat Feb 1st at St. Johns Lutheran Church & School

St Johns Lutheran Church & School in Wykoff is excited to host their 4^th annual Winter Carnival on Saturday Feb 1^st.  Enjoy bounce houses, athletic challenges, bells of strength, mini gold, a cake walk, face painting, a balloon artist, carnival jail, concessions and more!  $10 for a wristband & 10 tickets.  Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.  Come and join the fun!

Rochester Rec Center – Feb 1 & 28

Learn-to-Curl is a great way to try out a brand new sport! You will have two hours of on-and-off ice instruction. Events take place at the Rochester Rec Center on February 1st and February 28th.  You’ll learn how to throw a stone, how to sweep, some basic strategy and even have a chance to play a short game! Great for ages 15-80+! Cost is $30.

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Feb 7th & 8th from 4 to 10pm at Peace Plaza

Downtown Rochester will transform into an icy oasis during Social Ice, February 7^th and 8^th from 4 to 10pm at Peace Plaza.  Enjoy unique-themed bars…each with its own signature drink…and full-scale ice sculptures illuminated with vibrant hues that light up the night.  Keep your blood pumping with nightly live DJ entertainment, fire pits, photo booths and the FAM JAM family event Saturday from 1 to 4pm. This oh-so-nICE cold-weather event is free and open to the public.

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Saturday February 8th at noon at Foster Arend Park

The Rochester Polar Plunge takes place Saturday February 8^th at noon at Foster Arend Park. Day of registration begins at 10am.  Presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, this is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.  Over its 23-year history, the Rochester Plunge has raised over $4 million!  Get your team together and register…fundraise…and plunge!  

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Saturday February 22nd from 5pm to 9pm at J.Powers at Hilton

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester will once again host “A Chair Affair”, presented by Mayo Clinic.  The event will take place at J.Powers at the Hilton on Saturday Feb 22^nd from 5pm to 9pm.  Step under the mirror ball with the glitz and glamour of a disco era revival as you support local youth and programs for the arts. There will be pulsating beats, captivating entertainment, bold and creative cuisine and an auction of artisan-made chairs. There’s even an After Party hosted by Rochester Art Center.  General admission and VIP tickets as well as Table Host packages to “A Chair Affair” are on sale now.  

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The Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is an out-of-school program that empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members. Their membership is open to youth from K to Grade 12.

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The Mayo Clinic Blood Center is in need of life saving blood product. If you are healthy and well you can help. Schedule your appointment today they are open Mon-Friday 6:00am to 4:30pm call 284-4475. Donate blood. Save lives.

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