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 Octobe r dinner&mdash\;one of the first to be hosted indoors again after a summer of cookouts!\n\nWebsite for more details on CES:https://cesmn.org/about-u s/ \n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nVolunteers help make the evening a warm\, welco ming\, and smooth experience for our neighbors. Tasks include:\n\n\n \n Se t-Up (4:30 &ndash\; 5:15 PM)\n Arrange tables and chairs\, set up serving stations\, receive and prepare food.\n \n \n Greeting &\; Serving (5:00 &ndash\; 6:30 PM)\n Welcome guests\, serve meals\, and offer hospitality. \n \n \n Connection &\; Conversation\n Sit with neighbors\, share stori es\, and engage in meaningful conversation. (This relational aspect is as important as the food!)\n \n \n Clean-Up (6:30 &ndash\; 7:30 PM)\n Wipe ta bles\, stack chairs\, manage leftover food\, and take out garbage/recyclin g.\n \n\n\nWe need 6&ndash\;8 Rotarians present at all times between 4:30 and 7:30 PM.\n\n\nVolunteer Notes\n\n\n \n Full participation is ideal\, b ut if you can only attend part of the time\, please contact Nikki directly (nikki@hilotalent.com) so we can ensure coverage\, especially during set- up and take-down.\n \n \n No special skills are required&mdash\;just a wil lingness to pitch in and connect with others.\n \n \n Expect some flexibil ity&mdash\;dinners adapt to space and turnout needs.\n \n\n\n\nWhy This Ma tters\n\nThis is more than serving dinner. It&rsquo\;s about strengthening community\, building relationships\, and showing up for neighbors in a wa y that reflects the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.\n\nPlease RSVP by October 17th\n\n \n DTEND:20251024T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261018T031854Z DTSTART:20251023T213000Z LOCATION:Community Emergency Service (CES) SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:CES - Community Dinner Volunteer Opportunity UID:7eef30d0-9aac-432a-af08-3875b8faf61c 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 Octob er dinner&mdash\;one of the first to be hosted indoors again after a summe r of cookouts!

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Website for more details on CES:https://cesmn.org/ab out-us/ \;

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What to Expect

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Volunteers help make the evening a warm\, welcoming\, and smooth experience for our neighbors. Tasks inclu de:

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We n eed 6&ndash\;8 Rotarians present at all times between 4:30 and 7:30 PM.

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V olunteer Notes

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\nWhy This Matters\n\n

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

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Please RSVP by October 17th

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