Annual Shining Stars Event
The 2026 Shining Stars Event will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at The Castle (121 N. Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906).
Celebrate 75 years of changing lives! Enjoy an evening of dinner, socializing, historical displays highlighting our legacy, a photo booth, and the induction of our newest Hall of Fame class as we honor our past and look forward to the future of literacy and dyslexia education.
In honor of our 75th celebration, attendees are invited to dress in clothing from their favorite decade between the 1950s and 2020s.
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase during the social hour.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Andy Arend, BA- Artist and Welder, TRC Alumni
Dr. Mark Keller, DMD- Pediactric Dentist, TRC Alumni
Russell Kennedy, BA- Entrepreneur and founder of a school for dyslexic youth, Parent of TRC Alumnus
Matthew Moeckel, M. Arch – Architect working internationally, TRC Alumni
Sean O'Fallon, MS- Special Education Teacher and trained Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, TRC Alumni
Champion of Literacy Award Recipients:
Sharon Rome, MA- Early Reading Center Co-Director, Board member and Matriarch of The Reading Center
Christine Stern, BA- Literacy Advocate and retired advertising and marketing professional
Interested in helping make this event happen? Click on the link below to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank You TO OUR 2025 Shining STARS SPONsoRS
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Rochester Scottish Rite Children’s Foundation
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