Nine Zumba instructors and around 60 community members filled the Northfield High School cafeteria on Saturday, May 11, for a Northfield Zumbathon! A Zumbathon is an extended Zumba class, Latin dance-based fitness, that serves as a fundraiser for a cause. For this event, the instructors chose to have all donations benefit the Northfield Youth Sports [...]
Rice County is very fortunate to be able to host a facilitator training for the “Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth Ages 10-14” program. The training will be June 11-13, 2013, at St. Olaf College. It will be led by Dr. Virginia Molgaard, the program’s developer. Strengthening Families is an evidence-based program recognized by the [...]
More than 10 full-time AmeriCorps positions are available in Northfield for next school year working with youth and/or families. CLICK HERE to see the descriptions and application processes for positions that are currently accepting applications. Application review for many of the positions is underway so APPLY TODAY! Positions are available with the Northfield Public Schools, [...]
At their February and March 2013 board meetings, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved grants to support eight projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. The projects are funded through HCI’s Investing in Youth grant program. Funded projects included: Skate Park Research & Site Visit Area youth skateboard enthusiasts and members of [...]
A Northfield businessman who’s provided job experience for hundreds of local teenagers has received the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative’s (HCI) “Making a Difference” Award for September. The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. Dale Finger has hired and trained an estimated 300 youth in [...]
Many thanks to everyone who voted in the 2nd annual Northfield Youth Video PSA Contest. Nearly 500 people (a record number!) cast votes to determine this year’s winner. The top vote getter was “Wave,” produced by Chen Ye and Seth Hanson. Chen and Seth will receive a cash prize for their win. Click HERE to [...]
At their September 2012 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved grants to support five projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. The projects are funded through HCI’s Investing in Youth grant program. Funded projects included: Farm Bike Tour Area college students are planning a community bike tour of seven local [...]
On Wednesday, Northfield was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People. The national award was given to Northfield to recognize its outstanding and innovative work in addressing the high school dropout crisis and for its programs and services that make it an outstanding place for youth to live, learn and [...]
The Key will host a Community Art Sale this Thursday (August 23) from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Carleton College Weitz Center, 320 – 3rd Street East in Northfield. The sale includes hundreds of works of art, from fine to fun! There are original works, numbered prints, framed posters, ceramics, and more. Please join us for [...]
Do you know someone who has helped prevent youth alcohol or other drug use? Do you know someone who talks to young people about these issues, sets a good example, provides safe activities or just spends time with youth? The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition needs your help to find and recognize PROJECT PREVENTION CHAMPIONS [...]
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