BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:About CES\n\nAugustana Lutheran Church and Community Emergency Service (CES) share a long history of service in Minneapolis. Over 50 year s ago\, Augustana founded CES as one of the first downtown food shelves. T oday\, CES operates as its own organization but remains closely tied to Au gustana\, sharing space and a joint commitment to serving neighbors with d ignity\, compassion\, and care.\n\nOne way this mission comes to life is t hrough monthly Community Dinners\, which bring neighbors together for a fr ee meal and fellowship. Our Rotary Club will be volunteering at the April 8th dinner&mdash\;one of the first to be hosted indoors again after a summ er of cookouts!\n\nWebsite for more details on CES:https://cesmn.org/about -us/ \n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nVolunteers help make the evening a warm\, wel coming\, and smooth experience for our neighbors. Tasks include:\n\n\n \n Set-Up (4:45 &ndash\; 5:30 PM)\n Arrange tables and chairs\, set up servin g stations\, receive and prepare food.\n \n \n Greeting &\; Serving (5: 00 &ndash\; 6:30 PM)\n Welcome guests\, serve meals\, and offer hospitalit y.\n \n \n Connection &\; Conversation\n Sit with neighbors\, share sto ries\, and engage in meaningful conversation. (This relational aspect is a s important as the food!)\n \n \n Clean-Up (6:30 &ndash\; 7:30 PM)\n Wipe tables\, stack chairs\, manage leftover food\, and take out garbage/recycl ing.\n \n\n\nWe need 6&ndash\;8 Rotarians present at all times between 4:4 5 and 7:30 PM.\n\n\nVolunteer Notes\n\n\n \n Full participation is ideal\, but if you can only attend part of the time\, please contact Don Hutchiso n directly (d.hutchison50@outlook.com) so we can ensure coverage\, especia lly during set-up and take-down.\n \n \n No special skills are required&md ash\;just a willingness to pitch in and connect with others.\n \n \n Expec t some flexibility&mdash\;dinners adapt to space and turnout needs.\n \n\n \n\nWhy This Matters\n\nThis is more than serving dinner. It&rsquo\;s abou t strengthening community\, building relationships\, and showing up for ne ighbors in a way that reflects the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.\n\ nPlease RSVP by April 5th\n\n \n DTEND:20260409T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260520T190254Z DTSTART:20260408T214500Z LOCATION:Community Emergency Service (CES) SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:CES - Community Dinner Volunteer Opportunity UID:0c1ceb74-5862-4222-a442-3f9fe9cd72fc X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

About CES

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Augusta na Lutheran Church and Community Emergency Service (CES) share a long history of service in Minneapolis. Over 50 years ago\, August ana founded CES as one of the first downtown food shelves. Today\, CES ope rates as its own organization but remains closely tied to Augustana\, shar ing space and a joint commitment to serving neighbors with dignity\, compa ssion\, and care.

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One way this mission comes to life is through m onthly Community Dinners\, which bring neighbors together for a f ree meal and fellowship. Our Rotary Club will be volunteering at the April 8th dinner&mdash\;one of the first to be hosted indoors again after a sum mer of cookouts!

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Website for mo re details on CES:https://cesmn.org/ about-us/ \;

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What to Expect\n\n

Volunteers help make the eveni ng a warm\, welcoming\, and smooth experience for our neighbors. Tasks inc lude:

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We need 6&ndash\;8 Rotarians prese nt at all times between 4:45 and 7:30 PM.

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Volunteer Notes

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Why Thi s Matters

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This i s more than serving dinner. It&rsquo\;s about strengthening community\, bu ilding relationships\, and showing up for neighbors in a way that reflects the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.

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Please RSVP by April 5th

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