Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest News

Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest News

  • Neighbor Awards 2019
    Each year in Rochester neighborhoods there are stellar individuals who contribute to their living spaces in big and small ways. Once again we’d like to hear your stories about people who deserve to be celebrated. Winners will be highlighted at our annual Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest on Sunday, March 10, noon-3 pm. To nominate please email a 3-6 sentence summary and include: name of award, ...
  • Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest 2019
    On Sunday, March 10, 2019, noon – 3 pm, celebrate the neighborhoods and urban forests of Rochester while supporting RNeighbors at Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest 2019. Venture out to Kinney Creek Brewery (1016 7th Street NW Rochester) for an afternoon filled with flannel, beards, and logging fun. There will be raffles of Minnesota experiences to bid on, Neighborhood Awards to be given ...
  • 2018 RNeighbors Neighbor Award Winners
    Each year in Rochester neighborhoods there are stellar individuals who contribute to their living spaces in big and small ways. Presenting the 2018 winners of the RNeighbors Neighbor Awards – all of them are people who are actively working to make Rochester a more livable city. Project Manager Award Neighbor who recently welcomed a new neighborhood-building challenge or project, and carried ...
  • Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest 2018
    Channel your flannel for a rollicking good time! On Sunday, March 25, 2018, 11 am – 3 pm, celebrate the neighborhoods and urban forests of Rochester at Lumber Jack & Jill Forest Fest 2018. Venture out to Kinney Creek Brewery (1016 7th Street NW Rochester) for an afternoon filled with flannel, beards and logging fun. There will be raffles of Minnesota experiences to bid on, Neighborhood ...
  • 2016 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Award Winners
    The OAKtoberfest Neighbor Awards will be presented along with the Mayor’s Urban Forestry Awards winners at OAKtoberfest 2016. Green Initiative Award: Neighbor who spearheaded and developed green initiatives within their neighborhood, as a means to make Rochester a more environmentally sustainable place to live. Sam Hilt, Historic Homestead Addition Neighborhood Association Nominated by ...
  • 2016 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. 2016 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners Youth: Ava Masterpole Couple: Jeff and Dianne ...
  • OAKtoberfest 2016 – Celebrate with RNeighbors
      Cheers to great neighborhoods! On Friday, October 7, 2016, we’re celebrating Rochester neighborhoods and the people and trees that live in them – OAKtoberfest, at the Kahler Apache, 1517 16th St SW, 6-9 pm. A plethora of German food will be served (see menu below) and each attendee will have their choice of one free tap Oktoberfest Beer, German Wine or mixed drink. Cash bar will be available. ...
  • Looking for 2016 OAKtoberfest Neighbors Awards Nominations
    Once again, as part of the upcoming RNeighbors OAKtoberfest fundraiser (save the date for Friday, October 7 folks!), we will be recognizing 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.” We need you to nominate that special person in your ...
  • OAKtoberfest 2015
    Over 220 people came together to celebrate Rochester neighborhoods at the fourth annual OAKtoberfest, Friday, October 2, at Canadian Honker Events at Apache. Bob Nowicki, RNeighbors Past President opened the evening with a Prost (Cheers) to Rochester neighborhoods. A buffet style German meal was served, OAKtoberfest Neighbor Awards and the Mayor’s Urban Forestry Awards were given out (included ...
  • 2015 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. 2015 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners Individual: Lindsey Meek Individual: Nathan Runke ...
  • Custom Alarm Sponsor Spotlight
    On October 2, 2015, we’ll be celebrating Rochester neighborhoods at our annual OAKtoberfest fundraiser. We couldn’t put on this event without our incredible event sponsors and we wanted you to learn more about them. Introducing Custom Alarm. Some of their amazing staff is pictured above. How long have you been in business? Custom Alarm has been in business since 1968. What is the ...
  • OAKtoberfest 2015 – Celebrate with RNeighbors
      Cheers to great neighborhoods! On Friday, October 2, 2015, we’re celebrating Rochester neighborhoods and the people and trees that live in them – OAKtoberfest, at the Kahler Apache, 1517 16th St SW.  A plethora of German food will be served (see menu below) and each attendee will have their choice of one free tap Oktoberfest Beer, German Wine or mixed drink. Cash bar will be available. Several ...
  • City Auto Glass Sponsor Spotlight
    On October 2, 2015, we’ll be celebrating Rochester neighborhoods at our annual OAKtoberfest fundraiser. We couldn’t put on this event without our incredible event sponsors and we wanted you to learn more about them. Introducing Mark St. Peter from City Auto Glass, pictured above at the downtown CAG location inside Schmitt Auto, 102 N Broadway Ave. How long have you been in business? ...
  • Looking for 2015 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Awards Nominations
    Photo: Mayor Brede, Tracy McCray, RNeighbors Board member Jesse Walsh, RNeighbors Executive Director Rene Lafflam, RNeighbors Board member Aaron Stelpfug, RNeighbors Board member Bob Nowicki, Legacy Award winner David E Byer and Green Thumb Award winner Mitch Moore. As part of the upcoming RNeighbors Oaktoberfest fundraiser, we will be recognizing Rochester neighbors whose efforts in our ...
  • OAKtoberfest 2014
    RThanks to the 100+ folks who attended OAKtoberfest, RNeighbors’ third annual fundraiser at the Ramada, on Friday, October 3. This celebration highlighted the community building work that RNeighbors does throughout the year. The evening was filled with amazing German cuisine and brews, creative auction items and recognition of some outstanding neighbors. Check out the event program for the ...