The RNeighbors float in the Rochesterfest parade was a huge success. It was a very sticky evening but we had a great representation of Rochester neighbors walking with us. The float was built by Claire and Rene, the RNeighbors staff; Erin, an RNeighbors volunteer; with some helpful advice every now and then from Gary Komoniecki, a Mayo High School Industrial Technology instructor. Special kudos to Gary for lending his trailer to assemble the creation on.

The Born Learning Trail is an interactive, playful and visible part of the Born Learning campaign, designed to help parents, caregivers, and communities support early learning.

The Trail boosts children’s language and literacy skills, encourages families to get active, and elevates awareness of early childhood education.

Adding color to neighborhoods one corner at a time.

The RNeighbors' program, RColorful Corners empowers neighborhood members to work together to brighten up their neighborhoods and Cimarron Park will be the next neighborhood to receive a street mural. Without spending any taxpayer money this neighborhood beatification mural project brings neighbors together to work side-by-side on public art, reclaiming public space. Relationships are renewed each summer when murals are updated with a fresh coat of paint.

Street painting, boulevard tree planting, neighborhood walking, National Night Out, litter pickup, and even baseball games.

All of these activities bring neighbors out of their houses to get to know each other and become more active in their living spaces. This is what RNeighbors is all about, the power of neighbors, making Rochester A Litter Bit Better!

Description:
Full Time Position - Environmental Health Sanitarian (or an Apprentice) with Olmsted County Public Health, Rochester, MN.

Work with a team assisting the community and business managers in developing policies, systems, and training to address public health and safety risks in their food, drinking water, lodging, and recreational environments.
Required Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor degree, including coursework in biological, physical, or sanitary sciences. Exceptional communication and bilingual skills are desirable.

Professional Sanitarian Registration and experience may qualify for hiring at a Specialist level, at higher salary.

Adding color to neighborhoods one corner at a time.

The RNeighbors' program, RColorful Corners empowers neighborhood members to work together to brighten up their neighborhoods. Not only does RColorful Corners bring neighbors together to create art, the murals reclaim public space as a place for community connections and contribute to calming traffic speed. This summer RNeighbors is offering a grant for a winning neighborhood to receive a street mural.