'News and Stories' Archive

2008 Northfield Historical Society Volunteers of the Year

Published May 26th, 2009 by Tim.

The Northfield Historical Society is honored to announce its 2008 volunteers of the year. Student Volunteer of the Year is Sofie Jokela. 2008 Volunteers of the Year are Chip DeMann and Earl Weinmann. Reade more here: www.northfieldhistory.org/node/496

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Goods for Good Recap

Published May 15th, 2009 by Tim.

The second annual Goods for Good – The Great Northfield Rummage Raid for Charity was a huge success with 26 sale sites collectively raising an estimated $10,000 for various charities. People who hosted sites were able to simplify their lives by getting rid of unwanted items, volunteer their time to organize a sale and raise [...]

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Starting your own diaper bank

Published May 14th, 2009 by Andy Alt.

Recently an article appeared in TIME magazine about a volunteer-operated diaper bank, and how to start one: Starting a Diaper Bank [...] This is how Goldblum came, five years ago, to start the Diaper Bank (a name, she notes, that sounds less comical–and is easier to raise funds for–than the Toilet Paper Bank). These days, [...]

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Restore, Replenish, Renew — April 21

Published April 8th, 2009 by Tim.

A service of inspiration and renewal for caregivers will be Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. in the Three Links Chapel. Called “Restore, Replenish, Renew,” this prayer and worship service is designed for anyone who is providing care or services to persons in need. This includes family caregivers, nurses, physicians, healthcare workers, therapists, clergy, volunteers and [...]

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Volunteers Rock the House at Rock & Roll Revival VIII

Published April 1st, 2009 by Tim.

5th Bridge salutes all the volunteers who made the Rock & Roll Revival VIII a huge success. Directors, Choreographers, Set Designers, Set Builders, Hair Dressers, Costume sewers, Costume Helpers, Program Designers, Local Business Sponsors, Concession Volunteers, Ushers, Ticket Sales, Sound & Lighting Technicians, Band Members, Cast Members, Refreshment Volunteers, other parent and community volunteers….Amazing things [...]

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