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Month: March 2014

Earth Month Proclamation 2014

Earth Month Proclamation 2014

  Mayor Brede will kick off Earth Month at his Environmental Awareness Month Proclamation (pic from 2012 Proclamation posted),  April 1, 10 am at Rotunda of the Government Center. This Proclamation celebrates the many positive environmental events occurring in Rochester this spring including the city-wide litter pick up campaign “Let’s Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better”,  12th Annual Arbor Day Celebration, the 2014 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners, and more Earth-friendly events! 2014 Environmental Awareness Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22,…

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2014 Arbor Day Celebration

2014 Arbor Day Celebration

What: 12th Annual Arbor Day Celebration – sponsored by Rochester Public Utilities, Maier Tree & Lawn, and Rochester Park & Recreation. When: Friday, April 25th from 11 am-1 pm Where: Three Links-Silver Lake Park, located at 840 7th St NE in Rochester. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to RCTC’s Field House located at 851 30th Ave SE in Rochester. Festivities: Free trees to give away, live music, free lunch (hot dogs, corn on the cob, chips, cookie, and soda), tree experts…

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Olmsted County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Open House

Olmsted County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Open House

On Thursday, April 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM 1421 3rd Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904   Olmsted County will be holding an Open House of the Emergency Operation Center for the general public. Come see: Command Center for Emergency Operations Weather Equipment for Storm Tracking Meet Emergency Operation Center staff For more information view the flyer here.  

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2014 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Awards

2014 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Awards

Sponsored by the RNeighborWoods program, the Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award was created to recognize amazing citizens, for outstanding contributions to Rochester’s urban forest. This year there are four categories for these awards including adult, youth, business, and organization. 2014 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners Adult: Dawn Littleton Youth: Mia Masterpole Business: Panera Bread Organization: Minnesota Conservation Corp These awards will be presented by Mayor Brede at the Environmental Awareness Month Proclamation, Tuesday, April 1, 10 am in the Rotunda of the…

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Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association March Meeting Notice

Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association March Meeting Notice

The Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association (ESPNA) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. The March meeting will be at 7 PM Thursday, March 13 at the Boys and Girls Club, 1026 East Center, in the Community Room. Neighbors especially neighbors in close proximity to 6th Avenue SE and Mayo Park Drive are strongly encouraged to attend our March neighborhood association meeting to hear from Ms. Helen Roland, a Minneapolis attorney and a Trustee of the George F. Pougiales Trust. Go…

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