Rochester calendar 11-6

TODAY

Red Cross bloodmobile stop, United Methodist Church, 213 N. Oak St., Lake City. 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Donors need to be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Call for more information or to make an appointment.

Skijoring, Bikejoring and Canicross, Rochester Feed and Country Store, 5 111⁄2 St. S.E. 421-0990. 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Exercise all year with your dog. Bring the dog for equipment fitting.

Speaker on Colombia, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Abilio Pena will discuss "The Reality of Colombia." Open to the public.

Samaritan Bethany Foundation’s benefit dinner, Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive S.W. 424-4034. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Joan Kennedy of St. Paul will speak on "What’s Age Got to Do With It?" Tickets are $50. Call for a reservation. Proceeds designated for computer stations for clinical software.

KM Care & Share Wine Tasting, Digger’s in Kasson, 401 Eighth St. S.E., Kasson. 251-6917. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wines and appetizers. Ordering available. Tickets available at Kasson Liquor Store, Kasson State Bank, Eastwood Bank or by calling event coordinator Lisa Peterson at 251-6917.

Youth United meeting, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, 1530 Greenview Drive S.W., suite 107. 5:15 p.m. Youth group meets first and third Thursdays of each month. Call Patricia at 252-0849, extension 4, or go to www.rahh.org.

Introduction to Buddhism, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. S.E. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Learn about Nichiren Buddhist philosophy. For information, call 867-3498.

Community Health Services Advisory Board, Whitewater/Cascade Room, 2100 Campus Drive S.E., Rochester. 5:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Commission, Government Center, board chambers, 151 Fourth St. S.E., Rochester. 7:30 p.m.

Heritage Preservation Committee, Olmsted County History Center, 1195 W. Circle Drive S.W., Rochester. 282-9447. 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Country Crafts of Rochester Holiday Marketplace, Holiday Inn South, 1630 S. Broadway, Rochester. (507) 876-2276. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring items by local artisans. Free admission. Daily door prizes.

Red Cross bloodmobile stop, United Methodist Church, 213 N. Oak St., Lake City. 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donors need to be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Call for more information or to make an appointment.

"Healing the Heart of Justice: The Spirit of Diversity Leadership," Willow Creek Middle School auditorium, Rochester. 282-9951. 7 p.m. Talk by Victor Lewis. Free. Preregistration requested, e-mail info@diversitycouncil.org.

Deer hunter supper, Community Center, Bellechester. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $4 for kids 5-9, free for kids younger than 5. Open to the public.

Lutefisk supper, East St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 6200 Olmsted County Road 3 S.W., rural Byron (Rock Dell). (507) 365-8017. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, mashed potatoes, rutabagas, cranberry salad, pies. No reservations needed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reservations required from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for children ages 5 to 10; free for children ages 4 and younger.

"Oh La La Moms Are Magnificent," Mayo Civic Center, Rochester. (309) 828-MOMS. 6 p.m.-5:30 p.m. North Central conference. Speakers include Ken Davis, Jill Savage and Cheri Keaggy.

"Casablanca," free movie night, Christ United Methodist Church, 400 Fifth Ave. S.W., Rochester. 289-4019, extension 107. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Open to the public. Refreshments provided after the movie. Call ahead to reserve free child care.

Olmsted County 4-H Dairy Banquet, 4-H Building, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Olmsted County Extension office, 285-8251.

Joint Emergency Management Commission meeting, Rochester City Hall, room 104, 201 Fourth St. S.E. 10 a.m.

SATURDAY

Friends of Zumbro Valley Boutique, Zumbro Valley Golf Course, 61923 252nd Ave., Mantorville. (507) 251-7930. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Antiques, collectibles, country, shabby chic, gifts and baked goods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Country Crafts of Rochester Holiday Marketplace, Holiday Inn South, 1630 S. Broadway, Rochester. (507) 876-2276. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring items by local artisans. Free admission. Daily door prizes.

Grandparents holiday shopping party, Babies R Us, 808 Apache Lane S.W., Rochester. 322-9383. 10 a.m.-noon. Free, open to the public.

Blue Star Mothers’ pancake breakfast, Holy Family Catholic Church, Kasson. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Blue Star Mothers are mothers with children in the military. We will honor veterans in attendance.

Winter farmers market, building 41, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester. 273-8232. 9 a.m.-noon. Local produce, baked goods, meats and dairy, live music. For information, contact the market manager at 273-8232 or visit www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org.

"Healing the Heart of Justice: The Spirit of Diversity Leadership," Willow Creek Middle School auditorium, Rochester. 282-9951. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Workshops, discussions, information booths on race. Lunch provided. Free. Preregistration requested, e-mail info@diversitycouncil.org.

Luncheon and bazaar, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 125 Fillmore St., Chatfield. 10:30 a.m. Luncheon at 11 a.m., turkey, salads, breads, rolls, pies, coffee. Adults $7, children younger than 12, $3, preschool, free. Take-out available.

Craft sale, High Pointe Senior Living, 1830 High Pointe Lane N.W., Rochester. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Craft and bake sale, American Legion, Main Street, Millville, (507) 798-2433. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fundraiser for the new parish center. Chicken noodle and potato soup, BBQ and pie available for lunch.

Lunch and bazaar, United Methodist Church, 20 First St. N.E., Dodge Center. (507) 374-6885. 9 a.m. coffee and rolls; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Turkey casserole, BBQ plate, pie/carrot cake.

Benefit for Jerry Doucette, Greendoor, 119 S. Center Ave., Eyota. (507) 545-9949. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Jerry was hurt in a motorcycle accident and has no insurance. The event is sponsored by James Gang Leather Works.

Harvest buffet, Byron United Methodist Church, 507 First Ave. N.W., Byron. 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Roast turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, salads and pie. Adults: $9; ages 4-12, $5; younger than 4, free. Tickets available at the door.

Aldrich Ageless Art Benefit, Aldrich Memorial Nursery School, 855 Essex Parkway N.W., Rochester, 288-2828. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Bid on art during live and silent auctions. Guest auctioneers are Gil Gutknecht and KROC personality Tracy McCray. Admission is $18, including appetizers, wine, beer and desserts.

Arts and craft market, VFW, Main Street, Zumbrota. (507) 732-7960. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Forty booths of handcrafted items; lunch served by VFW.

Veterans Memorial 8-mile run, Community Center, 115 Second St. N.W., Oronoco. (507) 269-3591. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The run through town starts and finishes at Oronoco’s city hall.

Katie Ferden cancer benefit, Legion, Main Street, Elgin. (507) 534-3274. 4 p.m.-midnight. Katie, 12, a seventh-grader at Plainview Elgin Millville School, was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (a rare and rapidly progressing cancer of the muscle).

Auction, Lourdes High School, 621 W. Center St., Rochester. 424-1817. Noon-10:30 p.m. Silent auction, noon-3 p.m. Dinner and live auction begin at 6 p.m. Tickets: silent auction only, $5; all-day pass, $25 in advance, $50 at the door.

Turkey supper, Douglas United Methodist Church, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Adults $9; ages 5-12, $4; children 4 and younger free. Includes quilt raffle. Call 281-3526 for takeouts.

Taste of PEM Cultures, Community Center, Plainview. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. An all-you-can-eat, multicultural event with foods from around the world. Donations support Active Aging of Plainview, Elgin and Millville.

Family Getaway Weekend, Eagle Bluff ELC, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro. Two days of outdoor survival, star gazing, rock climbing and a tree tops course. Cost is $90 for adults, $75 for children 18. Make reservations by calling (507) 467-2437 or e-mail events@eagle-bluff.org.

SUNDAY

All Nations Sunday, Rochester Pentecostal Church, 3657 Sheffield Lane S.E., Rochester. 288-4342. 10 a.m.-noon. Presentation of flags from many nations, scripture and songs translated into different languages. Free, open to the public. Call to be an ambassador to represent a foreign country.

Chicken and biscuit dinner, American Legion Hall, East Main Street, West Concord. (507) 527-2841. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. In honor of Veterans Day. Adults: $8; children 6-10, $4; 5 and younger, free.

Potato pancake supper, St. John Lutheran Church, 44389 Eighth Ave. S.E., Claremont. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Potato and buttermilk pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $8; younger than 5, free.