DATE: February 5, 2026
LOCATION: The Hook and Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
WORKSHOP TIME: 6:15pm – 8:45pm
HAPPY HOUR: 5:00pm – 6:15pm (Bar Open at Hook & Ladder Prior and During the Workshop)
DINNER: Select a dinner reservation at one of the local restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Hook and Ladder. Each restaurant will have a reservation for a small group of Rotarians (6–8 people) before the event, with all reservations set for 4:30 PM. Each participant is responsible for their own dinner expenses and transportation; however, we’ll organize the groups to encourage carpooling. This is a great opportunity to experience the unique, locally owned restaurants of Lake Street while connecting with fellow Rotarians. Simply sign up and tell us where you want to eat —we’ll handle the group coordination for you.
RESTAURANT OPTIONS:
- The Himalayan
- The Howe
- Katar River Restaurant
- Los Andes
If you’re not able to make a restaurant prior to the workshop, The Hook & Ladder has an onsite Food Truck with great tacos! It will be open during the happy hour portion and workshop.
DATE: February 14, 2026
LOCATION: Best Western - 89 Chelsea Road, Monticello
TIME: 8:30am – 11:00am
LUNCH: 11:15am – 12:30pm - Families Welcome - Chinese Food Buffet ($10.00 per person)
DATE: February 23, 2026 – Monday
LOCATION: Via Zoom
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm CST
Are you an online Club or hosting your meetings hybrid - don’t miss our Virtual & Hybrid Workshop option on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST via Zoom. This workshop will focus on successful and best practices for using online platforms for hosting meetings and beyond the meeting communication.
DATE: February 27, 2026
DINNER: Served at 6:00pm
Join us at the Crow River Winery in Hutchinson for our upcoming event in the beautiful Fireside Room. Crow River Winery, a renowned farm winery and event center located along Highway 7—just 45 minutes west of Lake Minnetonka—has been nurturing Minnesota Cold Climate grapes in five vineyards since 2004. Enjoy our exceptional ciders, crafted from the finest apples handpicked from our own orchard. Dinner will be served for a cost of $10.00. This workshop offers Rotarians from various clubs the opportunity to connect, share diverse ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions. Come experience the warm atmosphere, wonderful drinks, and the spirit of camaraderie—don’t miss out!