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 location of your business? We are located at 1661 Greenview Drive SW in Rochester MN. What have you…

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  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 Neighbor Awards will be given, highlighting the excellent things going on in…

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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? We (Jay Lingle and I) started the City Auto Glass Rochester branch in May of 1991. Prior…

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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 community strive to meet the mission of RNeighbors, “to create sustainable neighborhood networks that promote a vibrant, healthy, and livable community.” We will be…

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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 assortment of raffle items that focused on trees or beer. Emcee Tracy McCray kept the evening moving along smoothly, making sure to…

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Friday, October 3, 2014 6-9 pm $30 Ticket advance, $35 at the door Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517 16th St SW Rochester, MN You are invited to be a part of this special night celebrating the vibrant neighborhoods in Rochester. Purchase event tickets online here. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (529-4150) or emailing RNeighbors. Download an event poster to share with your friends here. A plethora of German food will be served (see menu below). Each attendee…

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Photo: RNeighbors Board member Bob Nowicki, Mayor Brede, and 2013 OAKtoberfest Neighbor Award Winners As part of the upcoming RNeighbors Oaktoberfest fundraiser, 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 will be giving three awards and are looking for your nominations of neighbors you feel should be honored in these categories. 1. Green Initiative Award Neighbor…

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Photo: RNeighbors Board Members and Neighbor Award Winners with Mayor Brede at the 2012 OAKtoberfest event As part of the upcoming RNeighbors Oaktoberfest fundraiser, 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 will be giving four awards and are looking for your nominations of neighbors you feel should be honored in these categories. 1. Green Initiative…

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