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Neighborhood Leader Focus Group

January 6, 2014

WHEN: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 5:30-7:30 pm WHERE: Rochester Area Foundation, 400 S. Broadway WHAT: RNeighbors is partnering with the Rochester Area Foundation and Mayor Brede in this opportunity for YOU to share your ideas of what resources your neighborhood association wants in 2014 in order to thrive during future growth of Rochester. Due to space constraints only two leaders per neighborhood may attend. Please RSVP by Monday, January 27 to Rene via email. AGENDA WELCOME and INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY Ardell Brede, Mayor; Ann…

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Oak Terrace/Parkside

January 2, 2014

Purpose To find support for the continual progress we have made, to bring activities and groups into our community. Working on programs for children and seniors. To bring into our community the best parts of Rochester. Boundaries On the north: High View Drive On the South: Park Lane/Marion Road On the East: 24th Avenue SE On the West: Marion Road Email Contact

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OAKtoberfest 2013

October 27, 2013

At what other event can you spend time with neighbors, eat sausage, learn about stellar neighbors working on cool initiatives, get your picture taken as a German yodeler, compete for a beer boot, enjoy the tunes of Six Mile Grove, and all for the great cause of Rochester neighborhoods? It’s RNeighbors second annual OAKtoberfest! On October 4, 150 people attended our fest that was sponsored by City Auto Glass. Check out the event program for the assortment of raffle items that focused on…

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Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association Meeting

October 7, 2013

The Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association will be meeting this Thursday October 10 at 7 PM. We will meet at St. Francis Catholic Church located at 4th Street & 11th Ave SE. We will meet in St. Francis Hall, located in the church basement. On the agenda: Fire prevention week Discussion of home fire prevention efforts-Rochester Fire Department Discussion of carbon monoxide prevention and detection etc., Rochester Fire Department Rochester Police will also be there to discuss crime issues and address questions…

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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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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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Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association Meeting

September 12, 2013

Just a reminder to everyone about the tour of the Boys and Girls Club tonight, Thursday Sept 12, at 7 PM. I asked Jodi Millerbernd, the executive director, where we should meet. She says to meet at the main entrance. She said the main entrance faces the parking lot. It is tucked in the corner. Mike LaPlante President Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association

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What Have We Learned from the George Zimmerman Case & What does it mean for Our Future?

August 28, 2013

The Rochester Issues Forum is hosting a community conversation about what local community members have learned from the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case. A diverse group of local community members have been invited to share their thoughts about the question. After their comments, most of the evening will be spent in small groups so everyone can share their views in conversations with one another. Date: Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 Time: 6:00 pm-6:30 Food/Social Place: Heintz Center Commons 1926 College View Rd….

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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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