RNeighbors News – Page 25

2013 RColorful Corners Street Mural Painting Schedule

June 3, 2013

Salt, sand and snow plows give our street murals quite a beating during tough Minnesotan winters. But have no fear, we’re ready to help neighborhoods spruce up their street murals. Everyone is welcome to these street mural paintings, each start at 9 am. Just wear your painting clothes and we’ll provide everything else! You do not need to live in the neighborhood or have any painting skill at all to help in these fun community-building projects. More about the RColorful…

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A Litter Bit Better! 2013 Final Results

June 1, 2013

The final results are in! Over 3,189 volunteers in 228 groups picked up litter at 245 collection sites that covered 5,185 acres of land in Rochester. These efforts resulted in 24,364 pounds of litter being removed from the environment in 2013’s A Litter Bit Better! event. 2013 was the 7th annual Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! event. Each year, thousands of volunteers collect litter from across Rochester. Together in the past 7 years, these individuals, service groups, businesses,…

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The “Butt Kickers!” of John Adams In Action

June 1, 2013

The John Adams “Butt Kickers” with Mayor Ardell Brede The “Butt Kickers!” of John Adams picked up 19,959 cigarette butts from Downtown Rochester on 6/4/2013 Do some areas of Downtown Rochester look a little bit cleaner this morning? The “Butt Kickers” of John Adams Middle School were out in the rain yesterday picking up cigarette butts and they have quite the bounty to show for their efforts. The John Adams “Butt Kickers” with Mayor Ardell Brede The “Butt Kickers” were…

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Neighborhoods, USA 38th Annual Conference

May 28, 2013

Representatives from RNeighbors attended the Neighborhoods USA Conference on May 22 – 25, right in our own home state of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Along with getting to learn from the over 600 neighborhood and city leaders from all over the United States and even farther, we presented a workshop to a room full of interested and enthusiastic attendees. To those of you who attended our workshop, we thank you for letting us share the story of Rochester neighborhoods with you….

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Guide to Talking with Elected Officials

May 27, 2013

This guide will assist you in the process of discussing an issue, concern, proposal with your elected official(s). A PDF of the guide can be accessed here. Outlined are steps to help you effectively communicate with elected or appointed officials in writing, through e-mail, phone, or in person. With neighborhood issues, most likely you’ll need to deal with your local elected city or county officials, but the following tips should apply to all levels of government. Key Points Keep your…

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Join Us at Trash Mountain

April 29, 2013

Photo: The 2012 Trash Mountain piled up at Waste Management. Join Us for the A Litter Bit Better! Trash Mountain Results! Have you noticed the sudden appearance of green trash bags and blue recycling bags along roadsides, at parks, and in the hands of litter pickers? This year, over 3,000 volunteers trolled for litter at over 200 locations in Rochester during the 7th annual A Litter Bit Better! city-wide clean-up event. How much litter and recycling was plucked from our…

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A Litter Bit Better 2013

April 7, 2013

Pick it up on April 20-27 During the week of April 20-27, 2013, volunteers from Rochester neighborhoods, businesses, groups, and individuals will once again, be joining together to pick up the litter in our community. Last year 5.96 tons of litter was picked up across 78% of Rochester by 226 groups, a total of 3116 total volunteers. Check out the stats from last year on our website. You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. Register on our website or…

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RPU Arbor Day Celebration April 26

April 6, 2013

Partnering Sponsors – Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), Maier Tree & Lawn, and Rochester Park & Recreation hold an Annual Arbor Day Celebration on the last Friday in April every year. The celebration is held between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in downtown Rochester and is open to the public. The festivities include live music, lunch, free trees, various vendors, and many family activities. Winners of the elementary school Arbor Day Poster Contest are also announced. Friday, April 26, 2013 11 am-1 pm Mayo…

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Right Tree, Right Place Arbor Day Planting 2013

April 6, 2013

After you attend Rochester Public Utilities’ 11th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26 at Mayo Park from 11am-1 pm, come celebrate Arbor Day afternoon and plant 50 trees under utility lines. Join us and plant the right tree in the right place, short trees for under power lines. Friday, April 26, 2013 12:30 pm Meet east of the river along the power line area of Mayo Park, East of Mayo Civic Center • No cost • No experience necessary • All ages…

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Volunteers Needed to Help Keep Our Waters Clean!

April 5, 2013

There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities for people interested in clean water. Volunteers can monitor the water quality of local streams or adopt a local public space and prevent litter from entering our waterways. Together we can make a difference! VOLUNTEER FOR CLEAN WATER Go beyond learning and take action for cleaner water There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities for people interested in clean water. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) needs volunteers to help monitor the state’s…

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