Bloooms, Crafts & Community - Winona Area Kitchen Table Mural Unveiling
May
1
10:00 AM10:00

Bloooms, Crafts & Community - Winona Area Kitchen Table Mural Unveiling

Join us for a May Day filled with celebration! Habitat Winona County will have activities all day for families and community members. Make a craft for Mom, beautify our garden, or celebrate our new mural!

ALL DAY
Community Garden planting at the ReStore

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mothers Day Crafts

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mural Unveiling with Engage Winona and The Joy Labs

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Habitat for Humanity - Listening Session
May
2
5:00 PM17:00

Habitat for Humanity - Listening Session

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5-6:30 pm
Location: Winona Habitat ReStore, 900 W 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987

Winona County community members: Join us for a community listening session to share your input regarding affordable housing in Winona County, and the role of Habitat for Humanity Serving Winona County. This conversation will be facilitated by Engage Winona. Community input received at the event will be anonymously summarized and shared with the Habitat for Humanity Serving Winona County Board of Directors.

Space is limited to 30, so sign up today! Dinner is included.

Limited onsite child-watch is available. Please let us know in the form below if you will be bringing children.

Questions? Contact Marcia Ratliff, project lead, at engage@engagewinona.org. You can also call Habitat at (507) 457-0003 to register over the phone.

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Media & Marketing for Changemaking Workshop
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Media & Marketing for Changemaking Workshop

Whether you are an individual looking to make a difference or a part of an organization seeking to amplify your impact, this workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to effectively connect with your community. From understanding the power of storytelling to leveraging different social media platforms, our panel of experts will provide valuable insights that can help you enhance your outreach efforts!

By coming together to explore innovative approaches to social media and marketing, you will not only gain practical knowledge but also be inspired to think creatively about how you can drive positive change in your community. Join us for an engaging and informative session that will empower you to communicate your vision and mission with clarity and purpose.

This workshop is a part of Engage Winona’s Lived Experience Leaders Program, which provides training and resources to amplify leadership across the socio-economic spectrum in Winona County. This workshop is open to all members of the community. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Everyone Deserves a Home : Panel Discussion
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

Everyone Deserves a Home : Panel Discussion

A home is more than a roof and walls. On April 9th, 6:30 pm, join Engage Winona's Winona Area Kitchen Table to hear from community members about their experiences with inadequate housing, housing insecurity, and homelessness, as well as their hopes for the future of housing in Winona.

Experience the powerful narratives of community members as they shed light on housing challenges and aspirations. Listen to discussions on reshaping the future of housing, fostering collaboration among local resources, and creating a more compassionate community. We hope you join us for an evening of empathy, insight, and collective action towards ensuring everyone has a place to call home.

The Winona Area Kitchen Table is a program of Engage Winona. The Kitchen Table supports a cohort of people who have experienced housing instability to build their community leadership skills and vision and advocate for housing solutions in the Winona area. For more about the Winona Area Kitchen Table, visit engagewinona.org/winona-kitchen-table.

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Engage Winona Ice Cream Fundraiser!
Aug
24
to Aug 25

Engage Winona Ice Cream Fundraiser!

  • nate and ally's frozen treat creations (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Nate & Ally's on Thursday, August 24!

10% of the day's sales will go toward Engage Winona's community building work! Stop by anytime between noon-10 pm, and your tasty treat will help us further our mission.

Engage Winona will be onsite from 5:30-7 pm with activities and conversation games.

Can't make it but still want to support our mission? Visit engagewinona.org/donate today!

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Lived Experience Leaders Celebration!
Aug
1
5:30 PM17:30

Lived Experience Leaders Celebration!

Tuesday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. at Peter’s Biergarten!

Join Engage Winona for a fun-filled evening celebrating our Lived Experience Leaders graduates! You’ll have a chance to learn more about the program, connect with graduates, and enjoy food, painting activities, a photo booth, music, and more!

There will be a short program at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.

You can also find the event on Facebook.

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East End Potluck Lunch and BINGO!
Jul
15
11:00 AM11:00

East End Potluck Lunch and BINGO!

Join the Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange (RUX), Our Voices, and Engage Winona at the East End Rec Center on July 15 for a potluck-style brunch, play East End bingo, and learn about building community through stories, art, and organizing. Come by anytime!

This event is free and for all ages.

At 11:15 am, join us for a conversation with Marcia Ratliff of Engage Winona, Kiesha Morgan, and Our Voices.

At noon, we'll have a potluck lunch. Bring a side to share if you can! Main course will be provided by Desi Food.

At 1 pm, we'll play East End Bingo! The game celebrates places around Winona's East End, and we'll have lots of prizes to give away.

What's Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange? 25 Minnesotans from 15 counties are coming to meet you! The Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange is a creative leadership program designed to develop skills and confidence, grow social capital, and cultivate relationships across racial, economic, and geographic divides. Visit mnrux.org for more!

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Community Harvest Dinner Fundraiser
Oct
11
6:00 PM18:00

Community Harvest Dinner Fundraiser

Join us for our A Community Harvest dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, October 11th at Blue Heron Coffeehouse! Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the dinner will begin at 6 pm.

You'll enjoy a delicious five-course harvest dinner featuring local food, along with stories that bring Engage Winona's mission to life.

Tickets are sold individually, and seating is limited. Reserve your spot today!

The funds we raise will support our mission-driven work to bring people together and build the capacity of leaders with lived experience in our community.

You can reserve tickets here or at www.engagewinona.org/acommunityharvest.

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Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00

Community Mural Unveiling with the Joy Labs!

Join Engage Winona and the Joy Labs for a mural celebration at Sobieski Park Lodge!

Tuesday, September 27 from 6-8p at Sobieski Park Lodge

This summer, we partnered with the Joy Labs to host a series of community mural painting events. Over 300 community members came out to help us represent Winona’s vision and values on 5 mini-murals, which will be unveiled at the celebration. You'll have a chance to make a painting to take home, learn more about the project, share your thoughts with us, and enjoy light snacks! Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

This event is part of Engage Winona's outreach for the City of Winona Comprehensive Plan - a strategic plan that sets goals for Winona's next 20 years.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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Aug
18
12:00 PM12:00

Engage Winona Ice Cream Fundraiser!

  • Nate N Ally's Frozen Treat Creations (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Nate & Ally's on Thursday, August 18!

10% of the day's sales will go toward Engage Winona's community building work! Stop by anytime between 12-10 pm, and your tasty treat will help us further our mission.

Engage Winona will be onsite from 6-8 pm with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and conversation games.

Can't make it but still want to support our mission? Visit engagewinona.org/donate today!

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Winona Walks: Explore Historic Preservation
Aug
11
5:00 PM17:00

Winona Walks: Explore Historic Preservation

Thursday, August 11, 5-6 pm - Explore Historic Preservation! Meet at Windom Park.

Join Engage Winona for a walk this summer - and give your input for Winona’s future! We’re hosting three Winona Walks, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore different areas and share how you experience each place. This series of walks is part of Engage Winona's outreach for the City of Winona Comprehensive Plan - a strategic plan that sets goals for Winona's next 20 years.

Winona Walks last about an hour and involve walking about 2 miles total. Participants are welcome to go at their own pace and must sign a waiver before participating. Water and snacks are available at the start and finish.

Join us!
Thursday, August 11, 5-6 pm - Explore Historic Preservation. Meet at Windom Park.

Check out our other Winona Walks:
Thursday, July 21, 5-6 pm - Explore the Riverfront. Meet at the Levee Park parking lot on Walnut St.
Thursday, July 28, 5-6 pm - Explore Trail Connections. Meet at Visitor Center.

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Winona Walks: Explore Trail Connections
Jul
28
5:00 PM17:00

Winona Walks: Explore Trail Connections

Thursday, July 28, 5-6 pm - Explore Trail Connections! Meet at the Winona Visitor Center on Huff St.

Join Engage Winona for a walk this summer - and give your input for Winona’s future! We’re hosting three Winona Walks, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore different areas and share how you experience each place. This series of walks is part of Engage Winona's outreach for the City of Winona Comprehensive Plan - a strategic plan that sets goals for Winona's next 20 years.

Winona Walks last about an hour and involve walking about 2 miles total. Participants are welcome to go at their own pace and must sign a waiver before participating. Water and snacks are available at the start and finish.

Join us!
Thursday, July 28, 5-6 pm - Explore Trail Connections. Meet at Visitor Center.

Check out our other Winona Walks:
Thursday, July 21, 5-6 pm - Explore the Riverfront. Meet at the Levee Park parking lot on Walnut St.
Thursday, August 11, 5-6 pm - Explore Historic Preservation. Meet at Windom Park.

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Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona
Jul
27
6:00 PM18:00

Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona

Wednesday, July 27 from 6-8p in at the Bandshell - Lake Park!

We’re thrilled to partner with the Joy Labs this summer on a series of community mural painting events! Join us to help represent Winona’s vision and values on 5 mini-murals. All ages welcome.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona
Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00

Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona

  • Downtown Winona - Winona Transit Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, July 23 from 1-4p in downtown Winona! We will have a booth at the Winona Transit Hub, 3rd and Center Street.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Joy Labs this summer on a series of community mural painting events! Join us to help represent Winona’s vision and values on 5 mini-murals. All ages welcome.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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Winona Walks: Explore the Riverfront
Jul
21
5:00 PM17:00

Winona Walks: Explore the Riverfront

Thursday, July 21, 5-6 pm - Explore the Riverfront! Meet at the Levee Park parking lot on Walnut St.

Join Engage Winona for a walk this summer - and give your input for Winona’s future! We’re hosting three Winona Walks, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore different areas and share how you experience each place. This series of walks is part of Engage Winona's outreach for the City of Winona Comprehensive Plan - a strategic plan that sets goals for Winona's next 20 years.

Winona Walks last about an hour and involve walking about 2 miles total. Participants are welcome to go at their own pace and must sign a waiver before participating. Water and snacks are available at the start and finish.

Join us!
Thursday, July 21, 5-6 pm - Explore the Riverfront. Meet at the Levee Park parking lot on Walnut St.

Check out our other Winona Walks:
Thursday, July 28, 5-6 pm - Explore Trail Connections. Meet at Visitor Center.

Thursday, August 11, 5-6 pm - Explore Historic Preservation. Meet at Windom Park.

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Lived Experience Leaders Celebration!
Jul
19
5:30 PM17:30

Lived Experience Leaders Celebration!

Tuesday, July 19, 5:30 p.m. at Peter’s Biergarten!

Join Engage Winona for a fun-filled evening celebrating our Lived Experience Leaders graduates! You’ll have a chance to learn more about the program, connect with graduates, and enjoy food, painting activities, a photo booth, music, and more!

There will be a short program at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.

Coming? Let us know on Eventbrite. You can also find the event on Facebook.

This event has a special guest appearance as part of Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Joy Labs this summer on a series of community mural painting events! Join us to help represent Winona’s vision and values on 5 mini-murals. All ages welcome.

The mural painting activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona
Jul
16
9:00 AM09:00

Winona Creates! Community Art with The Joy Labs + Engage Winona

Saturday, July 16 from 9a-12p at Winona Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to partner with the Joy Labs this summer on a series of community mural painting events! Join us to help represent Winona’s vision and values on 5 mini-murals. All ages welcome.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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Your Ideas, Winona's Future: Pop-up booth @ Touch a Truck
May
21
9:00 AM09:00

Your Ideas, Winona's Future: Pop-up booth @ Touch a Truck

  • 50 East 3rd Street Winona, MN, 55987 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Engage Winona at Touch a Truck: Parade of Trucks in downtown Winona on Saturday, May 21, 2022! We don’t have a truck, but we’ll have an interactive booth with fun ways to share your ideas for Winona’s future.

We’ll also have info and updates about the City of Winona Comprehensive Plan Update project, which will create a plan and goals for Winona’s next 20 years. For more info about the project, visit cityofwinona.com.

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