Monthly Archives: April 2010

Northfield’s ALC Business Students are April Making a Difference Award Recipients

April 27, 2010 – 10:58 am

The Northfield’s Alternative Learning Center (ALC) business class is the April recipient of the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Making a Difference Award. The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. The student’s in Cheryl Mathison’s class manage a small business called Soy Scents Candles & Soaps. [...]

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Dan Kust is March HCI Making a Difference Award Recipient

April 9, 2010 – 1:32 pm

Congratulations to Dan Kust who received the March Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Making a Difference Award! The award is presented to individuals or groups in Northfield who give time and talent to provide positive support for youth. Dan teaches sixth grade at Northfield Middle School and coaches the Northfield High School Nordic Ski Team. As a [...]

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A Town Hall Meeting: Addressing Underage Alcohol Consumption Among College Students

April 8, 2010 – 6:19 pm

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 — 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf College Moderator: Mary Crippen, Northfield Resident Sponsors: St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges, Northfield Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Alcohol & Drug Use, Healthy Community Initiative ********************************************************** April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Federal Government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in Chemical health, HCI Newsletter, Parent support, Uncategorized, Upcoming events | Comments (0)

Bowl for the Kids!

April 1, 2010 – 9:49 am

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota is hosting its annual (and very fun!) Bowl for Kids Sake event in Rice County on April 23, 2010.  The event will run from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Faribault Bowling Center.  This is a fantastic way to help an outstanding organization that makes a real difference in the [...]

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