5th bridge

Do you sew?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:28:52 -0700

Do you sew? Do you have scraps of material waiting for a use? Are you learning to sew or teaching others? Would you like to have a simple sewing project that contributes to others?

Epic Enterprises Inc. needs a collection of Bean Bags. Epic Enterprise is a provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities. We use bean bags for a number of games and sensory stimulation activities. We could use small ones large ones, in various shapes and designs. They need to be filled with non-toxic materials (like beans or rice). I would happy to pick the finished product up or you could come to EPIC to see the joy your skills bring to us. Please contact Neil Rowley at (507) 645-6462 or email me at nlr5757@yahoo.com.

Thank you,

Neil Rowley
Life Enrichment Manager
EPIC Enterprises Inc.

Childcare Needed

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:45:22 -0700

HOPE Center is a non profit organization that advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Rice County. We are in need of volunteers interested in providing childcare for mothers to attend a weekly support group. The group meets one night a week and total time commitment is less than 2 hours. Interested volunteers should contact 507-332-0882 and ask for Kari. (located in Faribault)

America in Bloom -- Northfield

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:18:41 -0700

We are looking for volunteers in the eight categories of America in Bloom. Some are individual efforts and others might need a team effort.
1. Tidiness – Neighborhood and Community Projects
*Clean up your yard and neighborhood
*Remove garbage and recycling containers from the neighborhood front yards
*Park RVs, boats, unused cars, mowers, etc. in garages or in back yards
*Clean up your city where needed with owners approval if appropriate
*Join the AIB Graffiti Patrol (call Pat Allen at 645-9298)
*Start an AIB Clean Team to help with watering, weeding, planting, trash pickup, etc. (call Marcia Walters at 952-652-3412)
*Adopt a neighborhood park to keep clean and trash and weed free
*Weed your yard and help your neighbors weed theirs
*Sweep the public sidewalks and parking lots as needed
*Patrol the Riverwalk and parking areas and pick up rocks

2.Floral Displays in the Community
*Join the AIB Plant Patrol (call Judy Code at 645-5154) Read more »

FITNESS & CLEANING VOLUNTEERS

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:35:50 -0700

Fitness Volunteers & Cleaners,

The Northfield Senior Wellness Center is looking for volunteers for a variety of programming:
• Fitness Center Cleaners
• Pool Monitors (watch over the pool safety)
• Fitness Class Instructors
• Personal Trainers & Fitness Orientation Instructors
* Aerobic Instructors
• Tai Chi, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Pilates Instructors
• Dance or Tap Dance Instructors
• Bike Club leaders
• Walking Club leaders
• People with Fitness, Health or Nutrition background and training to do health or fitness informational talks at the Northfield Senior Center
The Northfield Senior Wellness Center is a fun and inviting non-residential not for profit organization serving area seniors from ages 50 and older.
Come, join us and get involved!
Contact Gale Marchand 507 664-3702;

America in Bloom Cleanup Northfield Day

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:27:16 -0700

We are hoping that everyone in the community joins us in beautifying Northfield this summer and in years to come by sprucing up their yards and planting flowers. We recommend, but by no means require, our flower colors of bright pink Wave petunias, dark sun coleus and lime sweet potator vines. You will see them in front of many businesses and homes. It is a color of unity. This is a celebration of community, all that we've accomplished in the past, now, and hope to do in the future to make this a wonderful community in which to live and visit. We are looking for volunteers to help us plant, weed and keep these flowers blooming all summer until the judges come on July 28 th and 29th. Please help us plant pride in Northfield.

Rick Estenson receives Rotary Touching Hearts Award for 2007-08

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:21:43 -0700

Northfielder, Rick Estenson was recently awarded the 2007-08 Rotary, Toughing Hearts Award. Congratulations Rick! Listed below is the Nomination letter submitted to the Rotary District by club President, Charlie Cogan.

2007-08 Touching Hearts Award Nomination

Rick Estenson of the Rotary Club of Northfield

Below, we’ll detail just a few of Rick’s activities over the past decade, to give you a feel for the breadth and depth of his commitment to Rotary.

Club Treasurer for over seven years (from 2000- present).

One of the principal organizers of our very successful "Kids Vote"
program, which has now completed two elections and has gained great financial support and buy-in from local businesses and the school district.

THE KEY organizer of our Amerman Pavilion Project, which raised over Read more »

Keeping Kids Safe

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:50:26 -0700

Keeping Kids Safe: You Can Make the Difference

Community members: 6:30–8:30pm, April 7
Professionals: 9-11am, April 24
Conference room 3, Rice County Government Services Building, Faribault
Refreshments provided

A panel presentation with local experts: Come to learn and discuss childhood traumatic experiences, intervention and prevention efforts, and how we can make the difference together.

Reserve your seat by contacting Melanie at HOPE Center, 507-332-0882 or melanieomatson@yahoo.com

Brought to you by HOPE Center
Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Resource Team, Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, Rice County Sex Offender Task Force, Rice County Social Services, and Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team (SMART) of Rice County

This event is free due to funding from MN Office of Justice Programs, United Way, & Women In Northfield Giving Support (WINGS)

Volunteers Needed for Thursday's Table

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:22:54 -0800

The Northfield Community Action Center is launching a new community initiative to provide hot and healthy meals every Thursday to people in Northfield who are in transition and could benefit from a free, nutritious meal. The project, called Thursday’s Table, is being launched in April. This would be a terrific service project for existing Circles of Service or for a group looking to launch a new Circle of Service. Individual volunteers are also encouraged to participate. Volunteers are needed in several time slots between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. every Thursday.

Thursday’s Table was created out of the vision and energy of David Koenig and Don Sahling, two long-time Northfield community members. It has been embraced by the Northfield Community Action Center, the Northfield School District and the Northfield Senior Center. Read more »

Project SIGHT Board of Directors

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:45:10 -0800

Project SIGHT is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as board members for our organization. We are a local nonprofit organization who's mission is to inform, equip and empower youth families and communities to nurture healthy relationships.

As a member of the Project SIGHT team, the board of directors is responsible for setting organizational policy, agency direction and strategic planning. Board members average 5-8 hours per month and ususally serve a three-year term. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please contact the Project SIGHT office by phone: 507-664-3531, or email: sightoffice@projectsight.org.

Well Done 5th Bridge Volunteers!

5th bridge — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:29:55 -0800

Congratulations to all of you for making a difference in the city of Northfield this weekend. Under your leadership, fueled by the volunteerism of over 800 adults, children and students, we collectively packed over 200,000 meals in a three day span. The number is more precisely logged at 205,000. That is double our original goal of 100,000 meals.

It is difficult to know how to thank so many of you for your creativity, planning aptitude, sweat equity, engagement of volunteers, positive attitudes, behind the scenes hard work and financial support. It is a sheer honor and blessing to be a citizen with you in the community of Northfield. Read more »