RNeighbors News – Page 42

New Grounds for Coffee and Conversation

December 2, 2010

Last year, a Rochester Chapter of the Citizens League was formed by merging two local organizations. Coffee & Conversation, of which RNeighbors was a partner in, was one of those organizations. Coffee & Conversation had been providing forums for Rochester citizens since 2004. Perhaps you attended one or more of those forums? Now the Citizens League Rochester is interested in talking with those who have attended our events over the last several years. We need your advice so we can plan…

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Thinking Green at the Festival of Trees

November 22, 2010

RNeighbors completed a tree for Hiawatha Homes Festival of Trees. In keeping with a sustainable Think Green theme, besides paint and photos, we used only items that came from our supply closet, the trash and a few items from thrift stores. Be sure to stop by the Festival of Trees Thanksgiving Week: November 23-28, and check out the many gorgeous trees, including the RNeighbors green tree. Near our tree is a handy project sheet that includes some of our up-cycled ornaments, as well…

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Quality Christmas Trees Delivered

November 19, 2010

“It may not sound like “tree-hugging,” but cutting down a real tree for Christmas is actually greener than going with the artificial kind.” Article here. Enjoy a real tree this year for the holidays. An RNeighborWoods partner, Maier Forest and Tree will be ready for delivery starting next Wednesday, November 24. Looking for quality and convenience? All tree pricing includes delivery, any weekday or Saturday morning. Click the link below and be guided through your order. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Fraser Firs…

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Minnesota Department of Transportion Open House

November 12, 2010

UPDATE: The Mn/DOT Open House originally scheduled for this Thursday, November 18th has been rescheduled for Monday, December 6th. Are you passionate about passanger and freight rail? Want to keep Rochester and Southeast Minnesota connected to other reginal centers? Do you believe in the future of our communities? As part of the public engagement process to connect Minnesota into a Midwest passenger rail system, Mn/DOT is hosting open houses in several communities over the next month. The…

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2010-11 A Litter Bit Better! Poster Contest

November 10, 2010

Announcing the Grand Prize winner for the 2011 A Litter Bit Better! Poster Contest – Ethan Manuell and his “Everything is Greener When It’s Cleaner” artwork! For the fourth year, we challenged all fourth grade students in Rochester to draw a brightly colored picture that displays: Why it is important to not litter How you will make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! There were 141 entries from classrooms across Rochester. With all of these fun and colorful entries it was…

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Rivers of Regeneration Art Exhibition

November 1, 2010

“Water Matters” is a coalition of Olmsted County regional groups focused on water sustainability issues in the Zumbro River Watershed region. For the past year, Water Matters has organized monthly public forums, events and tours to inform people of the fragility of and myriad threats to our irreplaceable water resources. Water Matters’ year of educational events will be capped in November by its most ambitious event yet, “Women and Water Rights: Rivers of Regeneration”–an exhibition of artwork by renowned…

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Crime-Fighting Trees

October 25, 2010

The Effect of Trees on Crime in Portland, Oregon Authors Geoffrey H. Donovan, USDA Forest Service Jeffrey P. Prestemon, USDA Forest Service Many people already know that city trees are highly desirable to make a neighborhood more attractive. It is common knowledge that shade from trees keeps temperatures on the ground cooler, can help buildings lower their overall energy usage, and their roots absorb storm water runoff efficiently. What people may not be familiar with is that trees also…

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A Litter Bit Better! Poster Contest 2010-11

October 25, 2010

Mrs. Reid’s fourth grade class with the 2009-10 winning A Litter Bit Better! poster winner, Daphne Jebens. Deadline Friday, October 29, 2010 Eligible Rochester Fourth Grade Students Be creative. Successful entries will display: Why it is important to not litter How you will make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! Check out last year’s creative winners. Posters Should Be Dropped Off At The Government Center 201 Fourth St. SE Public Works Department Allison Plute (507) 328-2440 Return the attached entry completed…

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RNews October 2010

October 7, 2010

Fall in the Neighborhood Check the latest edition of RNews, RNeighbors online newsletter to find out. In addition to lots of upcoming events, in this edition of RNews we’re celebrating National NeighborWoods month and welcoming the newest member of our team, Brittany Stewart, a MN GreenCorps member. If you don’t already receive this newsletter via email and would like to, you can use this link to sign up.

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RLuau 2010

October 6, 2010

RLuau. Where else can you get a dance lesson from a former Mayor, watch a tree hula, enjoy a match of Neighborhood Feud led by City Council President, listen to tunes from a band named after wild onions, run into a pirate, and do it all to support Rochester neighborhoods? RNeighbors sailed into its fourth annual RLuau fundraiser on Friday, September 17. The Rochester International Event Center was transformed into a tropical paradise complete with palm trees, Hawaiian shirts, grass…

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