Technology has changed the world. Through cell phones, texting, tweeting, Facebook posts, Skype and other methods we can stay connected to friends and family around the world. Students can do research for a class project from almost anywhere. Professionals can work from home, or even post a blog for Northfield HCI from a small town [...]
At their May 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support four projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: Nicholas Gonnerman for GPS Check-out. Nicholas would like to have individual GPS units available to the community to check-out in order to explore Northfield in a [...]
Don’t forget! This Thursday (May 19, 2011) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., behavioral expert and parent educator Kirk Martin and his son will be coming to Northfield. Their workshop is titled, “Ready to Be A Courageous Parent? Stop Defiance, Yelling & Power Struggles.” This practical, humorous, and life-changing workshop will be held at the Northfield [...]
At their April 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support five projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: Ashleigh Cimino for Japan Relief. Ashleigh and other sophomores at Northfield High School – with help from teacher, Sarah Swan-McDonald – are raising money to aid victims of the [...]
April 15, 2011 – 11:05 am
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative wishes those attending Saturday’s prom a very happy, fun, and safe evening! Below are a couple of important reminders for parents of prom-goers to make sure it’s a memorable and safe event:
The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition’s Provider Team is partnering with Fountain Centers to host a FREE community training on designer drugs on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The training will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault. Lunch will be provided. More information can be [...]
At their March 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support four projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: The Northfield Area Learning Center (ALC) Student Activities Committee for the ALC Spring Fling Week. The Student Activities Committee is a new organization at the Northfield Area [...]
February 21, 2011 – 10:02 am
At their February 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support nine projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: Northfield High School student Madison Van Wylen for Senior Portrait Photography. Madison has her own camera and wants to take senior photos this summer for students [...]
January 31, 2011 – 8:47 pm
Do you know an individual or group who is working to make Northfield a better place for youth? If so, take just a couple of minutes and nominate them for HCI’s “Making a Difference Award.” You can find the application HERE – it’s super easy-to-complete! A new winner is selected each month. Recipients are recognized [...]
January 18, 2011 – 10:19 am
Students from the Northfield High School Service Learning classes will host an open house on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the high school’s lower cafeteria. Refreshments will be served. Community members are invited and encouraged to attend! The students will profile their semester projects. For this class, students identify issues in [...]
