Does your dog have what it takes to be the next on-field star? Sign up your friendly canine for the Whistle Binkies “Going to the Dogs Race.” Every Honkers home game, in the second inning, one lucky dog will have the chance to race one young Honkers fan in a race against time! (Dog must be able to fetch and attempt to return the ball for this promotion). The owner and the proud pooch will both receive one general admission…
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City of Rochester, Public Works Department 507/328-2440, aplute@rochestermn.gov There is no problem with washing your car. It is just where and how you do it. If you wash your car on a paved driveway, street, or parking lot, the dirty wash water runs across the pavement, into the storm sewer and ends up in our lakes, rivers, and wetlands. The wash water contains contaminates such as oil, grease, metals, detergents, and phosphorous that are either harmful to fish or cause…
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Thursday, 29th April 6:30pm – 8:00pm The Commons, Heinz Center, Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN Open to all people who are ready to learn about and respond to the challenges facing youth in our community: county officials, law enforcement, educators; community, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations; and citizens. Convened by United Way of Olmsted County to update you on the activities of the Community Gang Initiative in the first quarter of 2010. view local gang-related data learn community strengths and opportunities raise your hand…
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Be a part of the solution. The Neighbors for Safety effort has resounded with my Neighborhood Association and shown to me that concern for public safety is a widely felt issue. I underestimated what my neighbors felt. I’ve learned people want to help, to contribute in finding ways to address public safety in our city.” -Dave Edmonson, Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association President This meeting will update you on safety and welfare concerns of Rochester Citizens. Your presence is important. Get…
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Presented by Rochester Public Utilities and Maier Forest and Tree When: Friday, April 30th from 11am-1 pm Where-Moved due to weather – to Graham Arena 1 at the county fairgrounds Festivities: 3,000 free trees to give away, live music, free lunch (hot dogs, corn, chips and soda), tree experts on hand, free cfl’s, register for your chance to win a rain barrel and compost bin, balloonists, poster contest ceremony, tree planting and much more!
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We have an exciting program planned for 2010. The Rochester Arborist Workshop is partnering with The Shade Tree Short Course. The Summer Workshop is Wednesday July 14, 2010 Mayo Civic Center, Rochester Minnesota. Save This Date! Dynamic Tree Dynamics with Ken James and Brian Kane In this one day workshop, we will look at tree dynamics, wind loads and the difference between statics and dynamics. We will compare the static pull tree test from Germany to actual dynamic wind load…
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Pick it up on April 17-24 During the week of April 17-24, 2010, volunteers from Rochester neighborhoods, businesses, groups, and individuals will be joining together to pick up the litter in our community. You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. Register after March 15 on our website or by calling 328-2431. April 17-24 Groups collect litter across Rochester Saturday, April 24, 9 am RNeighborWoods tree planting in the Manor Park and Diamond Ridge neighborhoods. Meet at Manor Park, 4238 Manor…
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The Rochester Heritage Preservation Committee is seeking nominations for Heritage Preservation Awards to be presented during National Heritage Preservation Month in May of 2010. The National Trust created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, and it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities. The Rochester Heritage Preservation Committee…
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United Way of Olmsted County is recruiting 300 new volunteers in 2010 in three impact areas. There are long-term, short-term, and one-time opportunities available. Everyone is welcome: seniors, families, groups, high school students…there is something for everyone! Youth: It’s not all that surprising that students do better when someone cares about them. Academic coaches help students overcome challenges in reading and math. Mentors are friends and role models who listen and care. Been awhile since you cracked a book? No…
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NOTICE OF COUNCIL HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings:Final Plat R2009-009PLAT by Michael Younge Development, Inc. to be known as Orchard Hills South third Subdivision. The Plat proposes to create one lot from two parcels of unplatted land east of Orchard Hills South First Subdivision that is located along the north side of 9th St., SW. The subdivision will allow for the…
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