Events

ROTARY CLUBS OF EDINA AND EDINA MORNINGSIDE

JOINT VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR

First Monday of Each Month, 5:30 Social, 6:00 Program

Meet at Lunds/Byerly's Edina in the Mezz.

Get a beverage and something to eat, and join us in the Mezz.

JOIN MINNEAPOLIS CITY OF LAKES ROTARY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, February 11th, 7:30 a.m.
Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis

Program:

Join City of Lakes Rotary for an engaging program with Erick Garcia Luna of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.  Erik will share insights about current economic conditions and what lies ahead for the economy in the U.S. and Minnesota.

Speaker:
Erick Garcia Luna
Regional Outreach Director
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

This meeting will also feature special remarks from:

• Larry Lunsford, Rotary International President Nominee, 2027–2028
• Tom Gump, Chair of the 2028 RI Convention Host Organization Committee 

Their presence offers a unique opportunity to hear from Rotary leaders shaping the future of our organization at the global level.

Location:

Minneapolis Club

729 2^nd Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM — Check in and room assignment
• 7:15 AM — Networking & Breakfast
• 7:30–8:30 AM — Meeting & Program
• 8:30-9:00 AM — Larry Lunsford visits with Library breakfast tables 

Registration:

REGISTER HERE _ REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 

Fee:

The cost is $40 per person payable by credit card at registration here.  No refunds.

Parking:

Complimentary in the attached ramp (enter on 8^th Street) for all attendees exiting by 9:30 AM

Check in and Coat Check:

Please check in at the lobby on the first floor and receive your room assignment.  A coat check room is off the lobby.

Attendees registering early will be in the Mayfair room with the speakers (white walls) and others will be across the hall in the Library with screens for the program (brown walls). 

Please make your way to the second level using the stairs or lobby elevator.

Registration requested for lunch at EdinaMN.gov/SOTC.

Cost of $35 per person includes lunch. Or attend for free without lunch.

Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bittman will present the 2026 State of the Community on Monday, April 20, highlighting key initiatives, partnerships and priorities shaping the community’s future.

The City’s premier event for the business community will be held at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive. The program will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Chamber of Commerce.

During the presentation, Hovland and Bittman will share updates on major City and school district initiatives, with a focus on community engagement and collaboration. Topics will include redevelopment and park projects, public safety, tree preservation and other issues impacting Edina. Bittman will also provide updates on district priorities and initiatives.

The event includes a luncheon and is open to the public. Cost is $35. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program beginning at noon.

Sort donated shoes for distribution to people who are unhoused.

*Park in the back of the building

What to bring:

• You should dress comfortably and in clothing that can get dusty. Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes

• Donations: Empty your closets with new or gently used footwear; sneakers, casual shoes, winter boots, sandals, and heels. 

All friends and family welcome!

Edina Morningside Rotary Club participates in MN-DOT Adopt a Highway. We are responsible to pick up and collect litter along Highway 100 between 50th Street and Benton Avenue along both sides of the highway. 

Twice annually, in the spring and in the fall, Edina Morningside Rotary Club members and their families and friends volunteer to do our part in maintaining this hometown section of the highway.

Show up at the parking lot of Edina City Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., as it fits in your schedule. Project coordinators will meet you there, provide you with a neon vest and refuse bags, and assign you a work area alongside the highway. If needed, one of our volunteers will drive you to your section and pick you up when you are finished.

Wear long pants, long sleeves, closed toed shoes, and sturdy work gloves.

Leave the full refuse bags along the curb of the shoulder. MN-DOT crews will pick them up in the week following our clean up day.

Thank you!!

Join your Fellow District 5950 Rotarians for the District Assembly—your annual boost of leadership energy, inspiration, and practical know‑how. The program brings together Rotarians from across District 5950 for an engaging day of stories, strategies, and real‑world takeaways to help you thrive in your club leadership role. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend, with a special emphasis on current and incoming Club Presidents, Presidents‑Elect, committee chairs, and anyone stepping into a leadership position. With ten breakout sessions offered during two sessions, we strongly encourage each club to send at least five participants, so no insight, tool, or opportunity is missed. Come ready to learn, connect, and strengthen your ability to lead. This event is no cost for attendees. This event is limited to 150 attendees.

We heard frrom Dr. Yue Wu, Ph.D. in Music Therapy at our meeting on April 21st. She invited us to attend the upcoming concert.

Light in the Well and White Bear Lake Area High School will present a joyful inclusive concert where music brings everyone together. Dance, clap and sing along in a vibrabt celebration fraturing artists with and without disabilities.

Visit lightinthewell.com for more information.

Alliance Francaise Gala: masquerade ball is happening on May 6th from 6-10 pm at the Minikahda Country Club. As a reminder, the Alliance Francaise was one of our grant recipients this year. This is their major fundraiser for the year and they have some really fabulous silent and live auction items. The link with more information and to order tickets is here: Event Details

Join Twin Cities leaders for a masterclass on character. Rob Vischer, President of the University of St. Thomas, will lead a candid converation on the intersection of character and influence and why integrity remains a leader's greatest asset. Reconnect with your "why," expand your network and discover how Youth Frontiers is equipping the next generation to live and lead with character.

Reserve your seat here: youthfrontiers.org/yf-leadership-luncheon

Please join us - bring your family - and help us assemble beds that My Very Own Bed will provide to kids who need them. A light breakfast will be available.

June 2nd | Spinning Wheel Trilogy
Blood Sweat & Tears • Chicago • Tower of Power

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June 9th | Classic American Rockers

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