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…

Celebrate Summer with “Mondays in the Park”

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Last night we had another successful “Monday in the Park” in Faribault.  Despite the cool, somewhat rainy weather, over 50 people gathered to socialize, play games with kids, share some food, and just enjoy time together.  We are continuing to meet every Monday evening in June and July from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the park behind the Faribault Middle School.  While the focus is on socializing and English practice for women and children, all are welcome to come meet some new friends.   Join us if you can!

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.

Hulett Success!

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The National Night Out event was a huge success, despite the rain that ended things early. Many families turned out to enjoy the hot dogs, chips, balloons, games, moonwalk and raffles. Many thanks to Target in Northfield for donating one of the bikes we raffled off! Several people even stopped by to get information and resources. Most importantly, the residents of Hulett met their Growing Up Healthy neighborhood leaders and started to build some strong connections.

Hulett Neighborhood Event

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The Canon River Manufactured Home Park (aka Hulett) is having a big celebration for National Night Out this Friday, August 8th from 6 to 8 PM. Growing Up Healthy neighborhood leaders will be there to meet their neighbors, hand out balloons, talk to folks about resources available in the county, and even raffle off a bicycle. Come join us if you can!

Meet Siyat

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My name is Siyat Guhad. I am from Somalia.  I came to Faribault 5 years ago as a refugee.  Faribault is a great city and has great people.  I am a neighborhood leader and like helping my community in integrating or assimilating with the greater Rice County community.  I also like educating my community about where they can get access to various resources that are available in Rice County.

Meet Maria

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Hola! Mi nombre es Maria. Soy de Mexico, vivo en Faribault por 8 anos. Estoy muy contenta por estar en este programa para poder ayudar a toda la gente que necesite mi ayuda. Estoy a sus ordenes, en los recursos que tengo conocimiento y que existen en nuestra comunidad. Espero trabajar en equipo con todos ustedes. Muchas gracias por todo y bendiciones para todos.

Hi! My name is Maria. I am from Mexico, I have lived in Faribault for 8 years. I am very happy to be a part of this program to be able to help all the people who need my help. I am at your service, in the resources that I know and that exist in our community. I hope to work as a team with all of you. Thank you for everything and blessings to you all.