Growing Up Healthy

Connecting the families of Rice County, Minnesota

Night to Unite activities

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Tomorrow evening is the annual “Night to Unite”  (formerly known as National Night Out) – a chance to get out, meet some neighbors, and get to know the local law enforcement folks as partners in our community.  The Cannon River Mobile Home Park is having their annual gathering from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  Pinatas made by participants in our very own Camp Sol will be part of the festivities.

The Northfield festivities will be held in a central location – on Water Street.  Look for the Growing Up Healthy team from Viking Terrace at the Community Services table.

Hope to see you there!

Neighborhood leaders at last year's National Night Out event

Neighborhood leaders at last year's National Night Out event

Hulett Neighborhood Featured in Video

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This spring a Carleton College student produced a short video about the efforts of the neighborhood leaders in Cannon River Mobile Home Park.  It is a great depiction of their dedication and work.  Thank you to Libbie Weimer for all of her hard work!!  Check it out below…

Hulett Garden breaks ground

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On Saturday, May 23 – in the rain – we broke ground for the community garden in the Cannon River Mobile Home Park.  Nine families will have small plots this year (10′ x 10′) right in their own neighborhood.  The tenth plot will be tended by the children who participate in the summer programming in the neighborhood.

Residents and volunteers remove sod from garden area

Residents and volunteers remove sod from garden area

If you have any gardening supplies that you would like to donate, please contact Growing Up Healthy.  We are specifically looking for: a large (1000 gallons or more) water tank; a small shed for storing tools; various garden tools; and fencing to surround the garden.