EVENTS CALENDAR

The following events are created by, or selected for, both military and non-military families in southeast Minnesota. Event key:

Military families only can register for this event

General public event, but registration requested

General public event recommended by Beyond The Yellow Ribbon, SE Minnesota

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Snow Tubing at Ironwood Springs

Due to the extremely unusual weather, the snow tubing scheduled for the weekend has been canceled. Please watch for updates for future family events.

Community Connections for Military Families
at John Marshall High School

Our topic has been revised! Please note that we will have a very interesting program, "The Journey Home - Medical Support if a Soldier is Injured." LTC Thomas Pagenkopf, MAJ Daniel Schaffer, and LT Brynn Radtke of the 7212th Medical Support Unit will make a short presentation and answer questions. Please join us for this interesting evening!

Additionally, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota will provide a “WALL OF HEROES” panel where family members can post a picture of their service member and a short bio, if they’d like. Bring a recent photo of your military family member to share!

Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota hosts this monthly informal event to offer support to the hundreds of families in and around Rochester who have an Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve family member who is deployed, will deploy or has recently returned from a deployment. Parents, relatives and friends of all military personnel are welcome!

This is a general public event and requires no registration. We've been fortunate to have Perkins Restaurants donate coffee and their delicious cookies, and John Marshall High School has generously donated this meeting space in their Rocket Center, located right inside the main entrance. Register for an attendance prize, too!

For more information, contact event coordinator Jan Suter at (507) 398-3854, or Dave Ferber at (507) 202-3283.

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Coping On The Home Front

Coping On The Home Front is a military spouse social connection and support event.

This is a great event for Military wives to connect and converse. Free child care, provided by Family Service Rochester, for those who want to bring their children.

Join us at the Community Cafe at Christ Community Church, 4400 55th Street NW, Rochester. You MUST register for this event by sending your name and contact information, as well as names and ages of children who will need childcare. Registrations will be taken through Monday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m.

Military families may register here.

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Community Connections for Military Families
at John Marshall High School

""Re-deployment Issues - Focus on PTSD" with a panel discussion employing an area physician for expert commentary and answers.

Additionally, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota will provide a “WALL OF HEROES” panel where family members can post a picture of their service member and a short bio, if they’d like. Bring a recent photo of your military family member to share!

Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota hosts this monthly informal event to offer support to the hundreds of families in and around Rochester who have an Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve family member who is deployed, will deploy or has recently returned from a deployment. Parents, relatives and friends of all military personnel are welcome!

This is a general public event and requires no registration. We've been fortunate to have Perkins Restaurants donate coffee and their delicious cookies, and John Marshall High School has generously donated this meeting space in their Rocket Center, located right inside the main entrance. Register for an attendance prize, too!

For more information, contact event coordinator Jan Suter at (507) 398-3854, or Dave Ferber at (507) 202-3283.

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Community Connections for Military Families
at John Marshall High School

"Summer Activities for Military Kids" includes a presentation from Operation Military Kids.

Additionally, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota will provide a “WALL OF HEROES” panel where family members can post a picture of their service member and a short bio, if they’d like. Bring a recent photo of your military family member to share!

Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota hosts this monthly informal event to offer support to the hundreds of families in and around Rochester who have an Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve family member who is deployed, will deploy or has recently returned from a deployment. Parents, relatives and friends of all military personnel are welcome!

This is a general public event and requires no registration. We've been fortunate to have Perkins Restaurants donate coffee and their delicious cookies, and John Marshall High School has generously donated this meeting space in their Rocket Center, located right inside the main entrance. Register for an attendance prize, too!

For more information, contact event coordinator Jan Suter at (507) 398-3854, or Dave Ferber at (507) 202-3283.

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Community Connections for Military Families
at John Marshall High School

"Military Speak - HELP! I Need and Interpreter!" Learn more about the jargon, initials, and fun acronyms used by your Service Member. We'll tap the knowledge of an area recruiter who may be TDY in Rochester.

Additionally, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota will provide a “WALL OF HEROES” panel where family members can post a picture of their service member and a short bio, if they’d like. Bring a recent photo of your military family member to share!

Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Southeast Minnesota hosts this monthly informal event to offer support to the hundreds of families in and around Rochester who have an Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve family member who is deployed, will deploy or has recently returned from a deployment. Parents, relatives and friends of all military personnel are welcome!

This is a general public event and requires no registration. We've been fortunate to have Perkins Restaurants donate coffee and their delicious cookies, and John Marshall High School has generously donated this meeting space in their Rocket Center, located right inside the main entrance. Register for an attendance prize, too!

For more information, contact event coordinator Jan Suter at (507) 398-3854, or Dave Ferber at (507) 202-3283.

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