# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate The Reading Center's 75th Anniversary with an inspiring panel discussion at the History Center of Olmsted County, moderated by Ilaya Rome Hopkins, granddaughter of cofounder Paula Rome. Hear accomplished Reading Center alumnus, including entrepreneurs, a lawyer, a doctor, an author, and other community leaders, share how they have made a lasting impact on our community, how they navigated dyslexia, and the role The Reading Center played in helping them achieve success.

Event Schedule
6-7 pm- History display and social hour
7-8 pm- Panel discussion

Panelists:
Brooks Edwards- M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Joe Powers- CEO of Powers Ventures
Claire Langton Yanowitz - JD, Owner and Managing Attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm 
Greg Nesler - Retired Owner & President of Rochester Plumbing and Heating  
Andy Wood- Semi-retired Owner of Ergonomics and Wellness Consultant, Inc. and author.

Thanks to generous sponsors, this event is free and open to the public. 

Registration is not required, but seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended by going to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2ssadame/event/history/
or
olmstedhistory.com/events
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/reading-center-alumni-panel-and-history-display/200030772333701
- **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902
- **lat**: 44.00562
- **long**: -92.5116
- **full address**: 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display being held?
  - **A:** Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display?
  - **A:** Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display is organized by History Center of Olmsted County.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at History Center of Olmsted County's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given History Center of Olmsted County a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. History Center of Olmsted County has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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