October 2nd is celebrated as Nonviolence Day at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Rotarians will have an information table at Dr. Dash Rotunda. This celebration will be a very special one with two great personalities as our guests:
1. Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page
2. Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi from India
In addition, we will recognize all the organizations that have provided outstanding service, leadership, and community care during Minnesota's Metro Surge response efforts, nonviolently. This special evening honors the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and his enduring legacy of peace, unity, and nonviolent resistance.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Light buffet dinner from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
- Location: Minnesota History Center, 3M Auditorium (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN)
- Program Highlights:
• Inspiring keynote speeches and tributes to Gandhi’s legacy.
• A special cultural dance performance
• Exhibition showcase featuring local organizations dedicated to peacebuilding, environmental action, and compassionate care for humans and animals.
We strongly encourage you to bring youth family members and students. This event offers a powerful opportunity for the next generation to engage with nonviolent principles and explore how they apply to today's world.
Please RSVP by Sunday, September 27th by emailing Ram Gada at ramgada@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ram at 612-961-1647
