http://ria-minnesota.org Our mission is to celebrate cultural diversity and provide opportunities for multicultural education and exchange. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:12:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Alert! Due to impending winter storm, tonight's RIA board meeting is cancelled. Tomorrow's Y Speaker Luncheon has been postponed till next Wednesday December 16. Drive safely everybody. http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/12/08/ria-board-meeting-cancelled-y-speaker-lunch-postponed/ World Festival 2010 dates are Friday April 9 (Talent Show 7pm) and Saturday April 10 (10AM - 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 ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/world-festival-2010-updates/ 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, ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/ria-thanksgiving-dinner-nov-26/ Ethnic lunch catered by Fred Regal Catering. Reservations required. Call Betsy at (507) 289-3359. $9 for RIA members. $10 for non-members. http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/09/y-speaker-luncheon-tanzania-with-amber-king-nov-11-1130am/ 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's a list of our upcoming speakers. DECEMBER 9: Christmas in Peru, with Daly Feldman JANUARY 13: ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/11/08/international-speakers-luncheons-updates/ Rochester International Association is proud to announce that the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is performing for the first time at Rochester’s Mayo Civic Center on Sat., Sept. 19 7PM. The "Ode to Flowers" performance will involve more than 80 dancers, some of which are from Rochester. Jasmine flowers welcoming spring. ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/09/11/ode-to-flowers-a-chinese-dance-theater-production-sep-19/ Rochester Public Library would like to create a collaborative work that will recognize Rochester's diversity, celebrate the needlework skills that reflect our different cultures and backgrounds, and promote harmony and awareness among our community. Once completed, the quilt will hang in the library as a commemoration of the skills, talent, ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/09/02/diversity-quilt-calling-all-needleworkers/ We are pleased to announce that Terri Allred has accepted a role of Children's Area Chairperson for the upcoming World Festival. As you know, last year the World Festival was successful in attracting many children to learn about the many diverse cultures that this area has to offer. Sadiya (Terri Allred) ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/07/17/terri_allred_worldfest_children_area_chair/ Rochester International Association will be one of the arts and cultural organization participants at the first annual ARTigras as sponsored by the Rochester Arts Council. There will be many activities/food/entertainment for families/kids/adults including a Musical Strollathon Walk. If you wish to participate in the walk to raise money for your ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/07/17/ria-at-artigras/ Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Aug. 1945 WHERE: East picnic shelter at Silver Lake WHEN: Thursday, August 6th, 7pm If heavy rain, Sunday, Aug. 9th What: Gather to make lanterns. kits and instructions for making lanterns will be provided. 7:45pm: Ceremony ... http://ria-minnesota.org/2009/07/16/24th-peace-lantern-floating-ceremony/