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Call for Artists – Chalk the Block 2023

Call for Artists – Chalk the Block 2023

Event Date: September 30 (Rain Date Sunday, October 1) Artists Working: 9:30 am-1:45 pmAward Ceremony: 2 pm Location: Graham Park (Olmsted County Fairgrounds) SE Parking LotTheme: “Art is the highest form of Hope.” – Gerhard Richter Each participant will have a designated block of pavement 17 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. Required mural 4 ft. x4 ft. (or 16 square ft.) will fit inside of this to allow artist(s) space to walk around mural while working. Artists Categories: Youth…

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Neighborhood Workout

Neighborhood Workout

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

Chalk the Walk Festival

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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Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice

Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice

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

Movie in a Box

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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Art4Trails Kick-Off Event 2017

Art4Trails Kick-Off Event 2017

A public art initiative to promote local artists and enhance public parks by installing original works of art along bike trails near downtown Rochester. 2017 Installations (2017 Art4Trails Kick-Off Info Card) Fantastical Fruit, Artist: AMARAMA Mayo Park Perfect Canoe, Artist: Sébastien Richer Silver Lake Station Unbroken, Artist: Katya Roberts Slatterly Park Tractor Cat, Artist: Richard Brubaker Soldiers’ Field, Sutherland Playground Drinking Sunshine, Artist: Craig Snyder Government Center River Landing 2017 Kickoff Schedule – June 3 1-4 pm Family Day at…

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RPU’s 14th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

RPU’s 14th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

What: 14th Annual Arbor Day Celebration – sponsored by Rochester Public Utilities, Maier Tree & Lawn, and Rochester Park & Recreation.  When: Friday, April 29, 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,…

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A Litter Bit Better! Pizza Party 2015-16

A Litter Bit Better! Pizza Party 2015-16

For the ninth year, we challenged all fourth grade students in Rochester to draw a brightly colored picture that displays “Why it is important to not litter”. Out of 220 entries from 15 schools across Rochester this year’s Grand Prize Winner was Natalie Kottom, a student in Mr. Pacyna’s fourth grade class at Schaeffer Academy. On December 15, 2015, Natalie was awarded with: an A Litter Bit Better! T-shirt, a large poster with her artwork, a $100 office supply gift…

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Neighborhood Focused Comprehensive Plan Workshop

Neighborhood Focused Comprehensive Plan Workshop

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 4‐6 pm and 6:30‐8:30 pm Two separate sessions (choose one that fits with your schedule) City of Rochester Emergency Operations Center 2185 Wheelock Drive NE   Invite your friends and neighbors. All are welcome. This will be an interactive anonymous voting situation. Your input for each planning option will be recorded to help create a preferred future city-wide land use plan. The room holds 75 people. Neighborhoods are encouraged to bring multiple members. Print this flyer…

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