RNeighbors News – Page 24

2013 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Awards

October 1, 2013

As part of the RNeighbors Oaktoberfest fundraiser, RNeighbors will be recognizing the listed Rochester neighbors whose efforts in our community strive to meet the mission of RNeighbors, “to create sustainable neighborhood networks that promote a vibrant, healthy, and livable community.” Congratulations to the 2013 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Award winners! Green Initiative Award Neighbor or group who spearheaded and developed green initiatives within your neighborhood, as a means to make Rochester a more environmentally sustainable place to live. Steve Huesman Steve Huesman is…

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2014 Fall Neighborhood Tree Grant Planting

September 22, 2013

Photo: On an gorgeous fall Saturday morning, September 27, 2014, the Washington neighbors worked together to plant 25 new street trees in their boulevards. At RNeighbors, we know that trees make good neighbors. That is why we partner with the City of Rochester, the Park and Rec Department, the Olmsted County Youth Commission, the MN Conservation Corps, and Rochester Public Utilities to offer the RNeighborWoods Tree grant for a winning neighborhood to receive free boulevard trees in the spring and fall….

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Letter to Rochester Neighborhood Leaders – Fall 2013

September 20, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013 Hello Neighborhood Leaders, We hope this letter is finding you in good health and enjoying the start of the autumn season. RNeighbors has come a long way from 1996 when a Mayor’s Advisory Council on Neighborhoods was assembled to determine how to provide resources to neighbors. Unlike some cities that have a department of neighborhoods, RNeighbors was created as a nonprofit to promote neighborhood volunteerism, contributing to socially connected and active neighborhoods. As Rochester grows, RNeighbors’…

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RColorful Corners 2013 Update

September 3, 2013

In the summer of 2013, RColorful Corners repainted 4 street murals with the help of over 175 volunteers that dedicated 525 hours of time! These events brightened the streets of Rochester and brought together members of the different neighborhoods and partnering organizations. We thank Sherwin Williams for selling the street paint to us at a contract price and for the downtown Rotary Clubs donation to help us purchase paint brushes and supplies. Historic Southwest Neighborhood-Funky Flower, June 18 Location: 7th Street SW and 7th Avenue…

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Fall 2013 Community Tree Planting

August 22, 2013

Neighbors rolled up their sleeves this spring and planted trees. Thanks to over 500 volunteers, 260 trees found homes in the Eastside neighborhood boulevards. The city’s boulevard tree spaces are currently over half empty and each year 500-900 boulevard trees are removed to disease or damage. We need your help to add more community trees to this neighborhood. This tree planting is funded by a grant from the DNR specifically to remove Ash trees and plant native tree types in boulevards. We’ll be planting…

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2013 Fall Citizen Forester Training

August 16, 2013

Photo: On April 13, 2013, over 50 people dedicated their Saturday on all about how to be a Citizen Forester. When: Saturday September 21, 8 am Where: Quarry Hill Nature Center Community Ed Class Number: 8050.131 Price: $15.00 Become a part of the Rochester urban forester team through this course led by the City of Rochester Forestry Division and RNeighborWoods. This class is packed with tree education, climbing, and planting. You’ll be an active participant in learning tree planting basics, care, basic arboriculture, urban…

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Looking for 2013 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Awards Nominations

August 12, 2013

Photo: RNeighbors Board Members and Neighbor Award Winners with Mayor Brede at the 2012 OAKtoberfest event As part of the upcoming RNeighbors Oaktoberfest fundraiser, we will be recognizing Rochester neighbors whose efforts in our community strive to meet the mission of RNeighbors, “to create sustainable neighborhood networks that promote a vibrant, healthy, and livable community.” We will be giving four awards and are looking for your nominations of neighbors you feel should be honored in these categories. 1. Green Initiative…

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2013 Fall Tree Grant Application Now Available

July 22, 2013

Photo: On a very drippy Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2012, the RNeighborWoods team helped the Viking Village neighborhood plant 25 trees for their Neighborhood Tree Grant. Trees make good neighbors. Since its creation in 2004, RNeighborWoods has organized 4,651 volunteers to plant 5,420 trees on Rochester boulevards. These trees provide multiple ecological and other public benefits including reducing Rochester’s carbon footprint. Once again the City of Rochester, RPU and RNeighbors is offering two grants for winning neighborhoods to receive free…

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Celebrate with RNeighbors – OAKtoberfest 2013

July 3, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013 6-9 pm $30 Ticket advance, $35 at the door Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517 16th St SW Rochester, MN You are invited to be a part of this special night celebrating the vibrant neighborhoods in Rochester, sponsored by City Auto Glass. Email or call for tickets 529-4150. We’ll deliver! Download an event poster to share with your friends here. A plethora of German food will be served (see menu below). Each attendee will have…

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ARTigras 2013

July 2, 2013

The Rochester Arts Council presents its 5rd Annual Free Arts and Cultural Festival in Mayo Park on Saturday, August 17st from 9 am to 6 pm, rain or shine! There is something for everyone at this family friendly festival, with its ARTiStage, ARTiKids, ARTiVillage and Food Vendors in the Park! ARTiStage (11:30 am to 6 pm)– Located in the Amphitheater of Mayo Park, behind the Mayo Civic Center, this segment of ARTigras kicks off at 11:30 am and continues until…

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