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CARES Artist Mural Grant Application

August 20, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

The CARES Arts Grants are supporting the creation of neighborhood-based arts including permanent, outdoor painted murals and music throughout Rochester neighborhoods in the fall of 2020. More about the City of Rochester CARES Funding here. The purpose of this program is to provide projects for artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while cultivating joy and positivity throughout the city. Organizers acknowledge that we’re giving artists a short time-frame to complete this application. The program and funding…

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Chalk the Walk Mural Locations 2020

August 16, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

Get out and explore the twelve different Chalk the Walk mural sites before the rain takes them away. These highlighted artists have their own individual styles, but each work of art is a colorful masterpiece. You can print a map with locations here. 1. “Growing Flowers” by Brittany Sweeney, 1919 44th St. NW 2. “Koi Joy” by Isabelle Master, 1015 Cascade Street NW 3. “Together We Will Grow” by Brianna Acker, 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Drive…

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Neighborhood Workout

August 12, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

Bring a few neighbors together for some physical fitness led by a Qualified Group Fitness Instructor for a Neighborhood Workout. 125 Live and RNeighbors are partnering during the aftermath of COVID-19 to provide energizing, outdoor fitness classes for a small group of neighbors. Schedule an hour-long class on your street, in a nearby park, or in your cul-de-sac, no equipment needed. For safety, the group size must maintain at least six feet social distancing. This is a free, grant opportunity….

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Chalk the Walk Festival

August 7, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

We all need some more positivity in our lives right now. On Saturday, August 15, (rain date August 16) we’re inviting you to take part in a city-wide Chalk the Walk Festival to spread joy across Rochester. This effort will include pavement poetry and sidewalk art done by neighbors, as well as professionals. We’d love to see and share your work once your sidewalk is chalked. You can email us your photos or post them on social media #RochChalktheWalk. Partners…

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Chalk The Walk Grants

August 3, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

On Saturday, August 15, we’re inviting you to take part in a city-wide Chalk the Walk Festival. This effort will include pavement poetry and sidewalk art done by neighbors, as well as professionals. The goal of these grants is to provide opportunities for artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in turn add colorful art throughout Rochester, cultivating joy and positivity. Partners in this effort include the City of Rochester, the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, and RNeighbors….

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Workout at the Park

June 29, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

Join in some socially-distanced workouts led by a 125 Live fitness instructor, at a Rochester City park, on Thursdays at 6 pm. July 2 – Yoga with Sunny – Mayo Park July 9 – Line Dance with Rhoda – Kutzky Park July 16 – Zumba with Katie – Soldiers Field Park July 23 – Cardio/Strength with Brent – Slatterly Park July 30 – Cardio/Strength with Fred – Central Park August 6 – Barre with Katy – Quarry Hill Park August…

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Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice

June 22, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

RNeighbors is one of over 60 different organizations in Rochester who have signed the Nonprofit Consortium’s Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice. This document was developed with input from dozens of local organizations who commit to work toward justice and racial equity, both as individual organizations and collectively. Below is a portion of the Commitment, the entire document can be viewed here. Unified Statement We stand in solidarity with those who seek justice and racial equity. Together with the undersigned…

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Movie in a Box

June 4, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

We are now taking reservations for our Movie in a Box, processed on a first-come first-served basis. Please fill out this form to start the reservation process. We’ll get back to you with current availability. Gather some neighbors and enjoy a movie in your backyard. RNeighbors provides you with everything you need for a family-friendly neighborhood movie night. All contents fit into 2 rolling bins with covers, and the screen (120 inch) in a bag (see below). Movie in a…

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About Front Door Project

May 6, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

RNeighbors and Front Door Project partners made the decision to push the release of the portraits back until late June to allow for the Rochester community to grieve and heal from the killing of George Floyd. It is our wish that eventually the Front Door Project unifies, but doesn’t drown out vital equity conversations and information that is important for our community to listen to and discuss at this time. The goal of the Front Door Project is to document…

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Litter Bit Better – Cancelled

May 4, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

Please see media release on cancellation, page updated 9.29.2020. “The health and safety of our Litter Bit Better volunteers are of the highest importance,” said Stephanie Hatzenbihler, Environmental Education Specialist for the City of Rochester. The Litter Bit Better planning team decided last week to postpone the annual citywide cleanup event until October. The planning team with representatives from RNeighbors, Olmsted County Environmental Resources, and the City of Rochester discussed reasons why a postponement is in the best interest of…

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