Welcoming Week
This annual event is celebrated across the country and was developed by Welcoming America to encourage people of all backgrounds to come together to create stronger communities. For more information, visit https://www.welcomingamerica.org/programs/welcoming-week
2023 Calendar of Events - Scroll Down for Full Event Details
2023 Welcoming Week Event Details
Tuesday, September 5, Goodview City Council Meeting, 5pm, City Hall, 4140 5th Street
Proclamation by Mayor Klinger declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Tuesday, September 5, Winona City Council Meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall, 207 Lafayette Street
Proclamation by Mayor Sherman declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Friday, September 8, Free Friday at the Y, 5am-8pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Day passes and the join fee are waived. Reservations for Child Watch are required if you wish to use this free babysitting service for up to 2 hours while remaining onsite. Guests must bring a photo ID, and sign a liability waiver (parent/guardian must sign for minors).
Saturday, September 9, 11am-1pm, WSU Football Game Day Experience, 176 W Sarnia Street
Kick off Welcoming Week & the WSU Football with inflatables, food vendors and other fun activities. Then, stay to cheer on the Warriors as they take on Concordia University (ticket purchase required for game).
Monday, September 11, Welcoming Table, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St
Join us for a meal and time of cultural sharing! This event is free, but registration is required.
Register online at https://bit.ly/PFSep23 or by calling 507-452-4100.
Tuesday, Sept 12, St. Charles Welcoming Week Celebration, 5-6:30pm, 830 Whitewater Ave
A community celebration, including dance and musical performances, activities and karaoke!
Tuesday, Sept 12, St. Charles City Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall, 830 Whitewater Avenue
Proclamation by Mayor Schaber declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Wednesday, September 13, Around the World Potluck, 12-1pm, Winona Family YMCA Clara Barton Room, 902 Parks Avenue
Bring a dish to share from around the world or specific to your culture. Plates, bowls, napkins,
silverware, and water will be provided.
Wednesday, September 13, Refugee and Immigrant Stories Panel Presentation, 7pm, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights
Panel presentation featuring the stories of local refugees and immigrants.
Thursday, September 14, Refugee and Immigrant Stories Panel Presentation, 7-8pm, Winona
County History Center, 160 Johnson St
Panel presentation featuring the stories of local refugees and immigrants held in partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
Friday, September 8, Free Friday at the Y, 5am-8pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Day passes and the join fee are waived. Reservations for Child Watch are required if you wish to use this free babysitting service for up to 2 hours while remaining onsite. Guests must bring a photo ID, and sign a liability waiver (parent/guardian must sign for minors).
Friday, September 15, Mayor’s Bike Ride, see Facebook or call Project FINE for details
Join Mayor Sherman for a bike ride around town, ending at the Welcoming Week Celebration. Meet at Jaycee Pavillion at East Lake Winona and travel approximately 4 miles through town. Route details are available at: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f5837d99/OEQNjdXzG0qTBySpN9_Rww?u=https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5686028110/ Please wear a helmet and obey all traffic signals/stop signs to ensure a safe ride!
Friday, September 15, Winona Welcoming Week and Citizenship Day Celebration, 5pm-7pm, Peter’s Biergarten 54 E 3rd Street, Winona
Join us for a community celebration with a recognition of naturalized citizens, cultural performances, and fun activities for the entire family.
Saturday, September 16, Community Slow Ride, 9:30am, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a family member over 18 years old. Bring your own bicycle and helmet. Decorating bicycles is encouraged.
Saturday, September 16, Outdoor Movie at the YMCA, 7pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Ave Games and activities start at 7pm, with a performance by the Winona Little Warriors Drumline at 7:15pm, and movie at 7:45pm. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Sunday, September 17, H3O Jazz Jam, 2-5pm, Island City Brewery, 65 E Front Street
End your Welcoming Week on a sweet note with a performance by the H3O Jazz Trio. The event is free, but donations are accepted and will support Project FINE.
Proclamation by Mayor Klinger declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Tuesday, September 5, Winona City Council Meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall, 207 Lafayette Street
Proclamation by Mayor Sherman declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Friday, September 8, Free Friday at the Y, 5am-8pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Day passes and the join fee are waived. Reservations for Child Watch are required if you wish to use this free babysitting service for up to 2 hours while remaining onsite. Guests must bring a photo ID, and sign a liability waiver (parent/guardian must sign for minors).
Saturday, September 9, 11am-1pm, WSU Football Game Day Experience, 176 W Sarnia Street
Kick off Welcoming Week & the WSU Football with inflatables, food vendors and other fun activities. Then, stay to cheer on the Warriors as they take on Concordia University (ticket purchase required for game).
Monday, September 11, Welcoming Table, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St
Join us for a meal and time of cultural sharing! This event is free, but registration is required.
Register online at https://bit.ly/PFSep23 or by calling 507-452-4100.
Tuesday, Sept 12, St. Charles Welcoming Week Celebration, 5-6:30pm, 830 Whitewater Ave
A community celebration, including dance and musical performances, activities and karaoke!
Tuesday, Sept 12, St. Charles City Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall, 830 Whitewater Avenue
Proclamation by Mayor Schaber declaring the week of September 8, 2023 as Welcoming Week.
Wednesday, September 13, Around the World Potluck, 12-1pm, Winona Family YMCA Clara Barton Room, 902 Parks Avenue
Bring a dish to share from around the world or specific to your culture. Plates, bowls, napkins,
silverware, and water will be provided.
Wednesday, September 13, Refugee and Immigrant Stories Panel Presentation, 7pm, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights
Panel presentation featuring the stories of local refugees and immigrants.
Thursday, September 14, Refugee and Immigrant Stories Panel Presentation, 7-8pm, Winona
County History Center, 160 Johnson St
Panel presentation featuring the stories of local refugees and immigrants held in partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
Friday, September 8, Free Friday at the Y, 5am-8pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Day passes and the join fee are waived. Reservations for Child Watch are required if you wish to use this free babysitting service for up to 2 hours while remaining onsite. Guests must bring a photo ID, and sign a liability waiver (parent/guardian must sign for minors).
Friday, September 15, Mayor’s Bike Ride, see Facebook or call Project FINE for details
Join Mayor Sherman for a bike ride around town, ending at the Welcoming Week Celebration. Meet at Jaycee Pavillion at East Lake Winona and travel approximately 4 miles through town. Route details are available at: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f5837d99/OEQNjdXzG0qTBySpN9_Rww?u=https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5686028110/ Please wear a helmet and obey all traffic signals/stop signs to ensure a safe ride!
Friday, September 15, Winona Welcoming Week and Citizenship Day Celebration, 5pm-7pm, Peter’s Biergarten 54 E 3rd Street, Winona
Join us for a community celebration with a recognition of naturalized citizens, cultural performances, and fun activities for the entire family.
Saturday, September 16, Community Slow Ride, 9:30am, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Avenue
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a family member over 18 years old. Bring your own bicycle and helmet. Decorating bicycles is encouraged.
Saturday, September 16, Outdoor Movie at the YMCA, 7pm, Winona Family YMCA, 902 Parks Ave Games and activities start at 7pm, with a performance by the Winona Little Warriors Drumline at 7:15pm, and movie at 7:45pm. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Sunday, September 17, H3O Jazz Jam, 2-5pm, Island City Brewery, 65 E Front Street
End your Welcoming Week on a sweet note with a performance by the H3O Jazz Trio. The event is free, but donations are accepted and will support Project FINE.
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Welcoming America
Welcoming America is leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by making everyone who lives there know they belong. Welcoming America believes that all people, including immigrants, are valued contributors and vital to the success of both our communities and our shared future. To learn more, visit www.welcomingamerica.org
