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		<title>Peace Lantern Floating Ceremony, Aug 5, 6:30pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Aug. 1945. Gather to make lanterns. Kits and instructions for making lantern will be provided. Location: East Picnic Shelter at Silver Lake 7:30pm: Ceremony and Lantern floating at sunset SPEAKERS: Mayor Ardell Brede, Mark Nunberg, Guiding Teacher of Common Ground (Meditation Center in Minneapolis) &#038; Mirja P. Hanson, Honorary Consul General [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2010/07/25/peace-lantern-floating-ceremony-aug-5-630pm/</link>
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		<title>International Summer Picnic, Thursday July 15 7PM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[MAYOR ARDELL BREDE AND THE MAYOR’S INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WITH THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL International Summer Picnic THURSDAY, JULY 15, 7:00- 9:00 PM AT THE SHELTER IN SILVER LAKE PARK NEXT TO THE FIRE STATION (7TH ST. NE) (WE HAVE A ROOF &#8211; SO COME RAIN OR SHINE!) MEET [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2010/07/13/international-summer-picnic-thursday-july-15-7pm/</link>
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		<title>Reminder: World Festival 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a friendly reminder that the World Festival begins this weekend starting on Friday April 9 7PM at Mayo High School with the Talent Show. Then on Saturday April 10 10AM to 3PM at Mayo High School, we have festivities and food for the entire family. World Festival General Information World Festival 2010 World Festival [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2010/04/09/reminder-world-festival-2010/</link>
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		<title>Press Release for the 35th Rochester World Festival 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“ONE WORLD – MANY CULTURES” On Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, 2009 the Rochester International Association presents its 35th World Festival at Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota. The Festival opens Friday evening at 7 pm with a colorful show of performances including dancing, singing, and music by performers in their native costumes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2010/02/11/press-release-for-the-35th-rochester-world-festival-2010/</link>
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		<title>World Festival 2010 Sign Up Forms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[World Festival 2010 is coming up this April 9 and April 10. To participate or volunteer or for questions, please call Herta at 507-280-8319 or e-mail hmatteson@hotmail.com Tell us how you’d like to participate. Fill out the form online or print it out and send it in before March 30, 2010, so that we can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2010/02/10/world-festival-2010-sign-up-forms/</link>
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		<title>RIA Board Meeting cancelled, Y Speaker Lunch postponed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alert! Due to impending winter storm, tonight&#8217;s RIA board meeting is cancelled. Tomorrow&#8217;s Y Speaker Luncheon has been postponed till next Wednesday December 16. Drive safely everybody.]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/12/08/ria-board-meeting-cancelled-y-speaker-lunch-postponed/</link>
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		<title>World Festival 2010 updates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[World Festival 2010 dates are Friday April 9 (Talent Show 7pm) and Saturday April 10 (10AM &#8211; 3PM) at Mayo High School. World Festival Planning Meetings continue to be held for those planning to participate in the World Festival Talent Show, and the Saturday festivities. Please check our online calendar for the latest dates.]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/world-festival-2010-updates/</link>
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		<title>RIA Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 26</title>
		<description><![CDATA[THIS FREE DINNER IS PREPARED AND DONATED BY FRED REGAL AND HIS FAMILY OF REGAL CATERING IN HONOR OF FRED’S MOTHER. WE THANK THEM FOR THEIR GENEROSITY. ALSO THANK YOU TO THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY When: November 26, 2009 at 11:30AM Where: Congregational Church UCC, Rochester, MN (map) To make reservations, send an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/ria-thanksgiving-dinner-nov-26/</link>
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		<title>Y Speaker Luncheon: Tanzania with Amber King (Nov 11, 11:30AM)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ethnic lunch catered by Fred Regal Catering. Reservations required. Call Betsy at (507) 289-3359. $9 for RIA members. $10 for non-members.]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/y-speaker-luncheon-tanzania-with-amber-king-nov-11-1130am/</link>
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		<title>International Speakers Luncheons (updates)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY) 11:45 AM – 1PM AT THE FAMILY Y See our public events calendar for details and to subscribe in your Outlook or Google Calendar. Here&#8217;s a list of our upcoming speakers. DECEMBER 9: Christmas in Peru, with Daly Feldman JANUARY 13: Vietnam and other countries visited by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/08/international-speakers-luncheons-updates/</link>
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