Category Archives: Upcoming events

Free local training on adolescent brain development

All are invited to an education session on Adolescent Brain Development on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Buckham Memorial Library in Faribault.  The training will be led by Dr. Ken Winters from the University of Minnesota.  For more information, click HERE.
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration [...]

Homework help available Monday & Thursday evenings

Need help with homework?  Come to the Homework Zone on Monday and Thursday evenings at Greenvale Park School!  The Homework Zone runs from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and is open to all Northfield students, elementary through high school.
Laptop computers are available to use.  Volunteer tutors are also able to work individually with students.  There is no cost [...]

Including Samuel screening this Thursday

Parents Meeting Parents will host a community screening of the documentary, Including Samuel on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. The screening will take place at St. John’s Church (500 W. 3rd Street).  The event is free and open to the public.
The 58-minute documentary will be followed by facilitated discussion groups for youth (ages [...]

Youth Work Institute coming to Northfield – Dec. 15

Northfield is fortunate to be hosting the Youth Work Institute’s Regional Forum on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.  The conference will be held from 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Northfield Community Resource Center.
The conference will feature a keynote from Dale Blyth (Director of the Center for Youth Development at the University of Minnesota Extension).   [...]

Mark your calendar – “Stories of Addiction and Recovery” Town Hall meeting on Sunday, November 8

Town Hall Meeting and Dinner
Main Street Moravian Church
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3:00 pm
The Main Street Moravian Church will host a Town Hall Meeting and Dinner on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 3 pm.  The entire event is FREE.  The meeting will be focused on personal stories of addition and recovery in Northfield.
A variety of speakers [...]

Pure Performance presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 1

Parents and community members are invited to attend an important community presentation…

Pure Performance
The impact of alcohol or drug use on athletic performance
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Northfield High School Auditorium
1400 Division Street South

The presentation is led by John Underwood, President of the American Athletic Institute.   A formed NCAA All-American, John has coached or advised more than [...]

Conversation Group for Parents Dealing with a Child’s Substance Use Issues

The Provider Team of the Rice County Chemical Health Coalition sponsors a monthly opportunity for parents dealing with a son or daughter’s substance abuse to meet and talk with other parents.  The group offers both education and support.  It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  Thus, the next meeting will [...]

Concert for a great cause this Saturday!

The First Annual LATINOS WORKING FOR CHANGE benefit concert is this Saturday (April 25) at 7:00 p.m. at the Northfield High School Auditorium.

Will Healy from Over and Back fame will emcee this fundraising concert, featuring four outstanding local music groups:

Scaredy Cat Blackie (featuring Rob Morrow)
Feels Like Friday (featuring Bo Aylin, Joel Cooper, and Alisa [...]

Don’t miss Town Hall Meeting on the legal issues associated with heroin and opiate use in Northfield

The Main Street Moravian Church is hosting a very important community discussion this Sunday, April 19, 2009.  The entire event is FREE.
A Town Hall meeting on the topic of legal issues associated with heroin and opiate use in Northfield will begin at 3:00 p.m.  The Town Hall meeting will host a panel of seven experts [...]

Eat dinner at Beef O’ Brady’s this Thursday and help the Skateboard Coalition

This Thursday evening (March 12) , Beef O’ Brady’s is hosting a special fundraiser to benefit the Skateboard Coalition.
Stop by the restaurant from 4:00-8:00 p.m.  After you have enjoyed a delicious meal, drop your receipt in the bucket by the door and the Skateboard Coalition will receive 20% of what you spent!
It’s a great way [...]