Annual LIFE Harvest Dinner

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Empire Event Center | Rochester, MN

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We are honored to welcome Douglas Wood—renowned author, artist, musician, naturalist, wilderness guide, and visionary—as our keynote speaker at this year's Harvest Dinner! A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Douglas will share captivating stories and insights drawn from his rich life experiences that are sure to leave you inspired.
Doors will open at 5:30 PM, a plated dinner with a choice of three entrees (options provided soon) will be served at 6:00 PM, and Douglas will take the stage at 6:45 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal, uplifting entertainment, and the company of fellow LIFE supporters—all while helping us kick off our annual fundraising campaign, which is necessary to sustain a program that means so much to us. Your attendance at this event will directly support our ability to continue offering the high-quality speakers and enriching experiences we’ve all come to value.
Don’t miss this memorable evening!
Registration Deadline: October 14.
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Empire Event Center, 1517 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902-1075, United States

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