A Watch Party With Weavers
Thursday, July 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Free to Attend | Registration Required
Join us, along with West Central Initiative, for a local watch party of Rural Assembly Everywhere, a free national broadcast celebrating the people, ideas, and connections that make rural communities thrive.
This gathering is free to attend and is held at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (24 N Main Ave, New York Mills) on Tuesday, July 23, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Together, we'll gather with friends and neighbors to watch inspiring stories from rural communities across the country, hear conversations with leaders and changemakers, and explore new ideas for strengthening opportunity, connection, and belonging in rural America.
Rural Assembly Everywhere features a compelling lineup of rural authors, leaders, musicians, and artists. Learn more here: PROGRAM LINEUP
The evening will also introduce the Weaver Awards, a new initiative of the Aspen Institute's Weave: The Social Fabric Project, which recognizes people who strengthen the social fabric of their communities through everyday acts of care, leadership, and connection. Learn more about the West Central Minnesota Weaver Awards and how to nominate someone -- or yourself.
In addition to the broadcast, stay for conversation, connection, and a complimentary dinner catered by Continental Divide Brew Pub.
Whether you're an artist, volunteer, educator, business owner, local leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of rural communities, we invite you to join us for this evening of inspiration and meaningful conversation.
Please register by Wednesday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, and advance registration helps us plan for dinner. There is no charge for registration or dinner.
Click here to Register & Learn More >
Rural Assembly Everywhere 2026 Site Partners
This collaborative between West Central Initiative and the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is one of over 30 Watch Party gatherings across 21 states. Click the image below to visit the Rural Assembly page to learn more.
Rural Assembly is a program of the Center for Rural Strategies dedicated to championing a movement that celebrates and empowers rural people and places.
Learn more at https://ruralassembly.org/.
West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation and economic development district that invests in people, communities, and systems that make our corner of Minnesota vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable.
For four decades, WCI has worked alongside the people of White Earth Nation and West Central Minnesota to shape a stronger region. Learn more at https://wcif.org/.
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
