Misc
Y Offering Personal Nutrition Training
Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 12:11pmEating well has its rewards. Fueling your body properly helps you feel better, improve performance and productivity, resist chronic disease, boost energy, build immunity, age well and control your weight. Northfield Area Family YMCA now offers Personal Nutrition Training with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The RDN works with people individually to develop food-related strategies that help them achieve their wellness goals and live healthier lives. The training sessions are held at the Y and are available to members and non-members.
If you are curious or have questions, visit Curwin during her "Quickbites" where she is available at the Y free. Contact the Y for her ongoing Free Quickbites schedule.
Omelet Breakfast Sunday, Feb 21st, 8:30-12:30 (Support Local Deployed Military, Veterans and their Families). Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Fundraiser
Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 1:06pmNorthfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon “Omelet Breakfast” set for Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Northfield Eagles Club
Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) is hosting its inaugural omelet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Northfield Eagles Club.
THE EVENT
What is a House for Children?
Submitted by Tom Megan Durkin on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 9:29amIt is a place for voices to be heard, laughter to be shared, and wonder to be experienced. Come see a children's house for yourself. Saturday, February 6th from 10:00 until 12:00 we will be hosting our Spring Open House. We would love to meet your family to discuss our vision for early childhood education and show you what we mean by "an environment for discovery and learning." Enrollment for summer programs and the 2016-2017 school year will be available. Our tables and chairs may be small, but our hearts are big!
www.mchnorthfield.com
YMCA Dance All Night - Dance-A-Thon Feb 26-27 (overnight)
Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 5:17pmYMCA Dance-A-Thon (12 hours of dancing - get a team together!)
Do you love to dance? We have the perfect event for you! Dance the night away for a great cause at the Y! We will have refreshments and drawings for prizes throughout the night. Grab a few friends to make a team and take turns dancing! All proceeds will go towards race and culture education in the Northfield Y’s Child Watch. Don’t miss out, sign up today and join us!
Dance the night away for a good cause! Grab your friends to make a team and take on the challenge of 12 hours of dancing, music, food, prizes and fun! All proceeds go to implementing race & culture education in Northfield Y’s Child Watch.
Northfield Fastpitch Softball Registration for 2016 is Now Open! New 8U Team Added!
Submitted by Josh Rozga on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 3:09pmRegistration is now open for spring/summer 2016 Northfield Raider Fastpitch Softball Association Teams! Registration is open through February 28th and Early Birds who register through February 7th, will receive a $25 discount!
Fastpitch Softball is a fun, exciting, and fast paced game. Players will learn skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork all while building great bonds together and having fun in the sun! NFSA teams play games at home, here in Northfield, and also travel to other communities in the Tri-County Fastpitch League.
Team options are available for ages as young as 8 & under (8U), all the way through 16 & under (16U).
Please see the attached flyer!
More information is available at: www.NorthfieldFastpitch.org
Accepting Applications for Summer Recreation Positions
Submitted by Melissa Bernhard on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 3:51pm Spice Up Your Summer!
Community Services is now accepting applications from qualified instructors for all summer recreation positions. Join our great team of passionate leaders and participate in the enriching experience of adding skill, discipline, fun, care and connectedness to the lives of all those enrolled in our programs. Part time opportunities exist in a variety of athletic, aquatic, adventure and playground programs. A full time summer opportunity is available as a recreation intern.
Part time recreation applicants must have a strong ability to:
- Demonstrate consistent reliability
- Take initiative and self direct
- Be enthusiastic
- Invest in individual achievement
- Provide an organized learning environment
- Build healthy relationships with youth
- Provide specific sport or program knowledge and experience
Full time intern applicants must have:
WINGS is Accepting Grant Applications for 2016
Submitted by Leah Eby on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 10:59amWINGS (Women in Northfield Giving Support) invites Northfield area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 WINGS grant. These grants are given in support of projects benefitting women and youth in the Northfield area. WINGS gives grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, public schools and government organizations for the purpose of general community support. Projects funded must benefit residents of the Northfield School District.
WINGS funds grants in the following areas of focus: housing stability, food stability, economic stability, safe environments for victims of domestic violence, early learning, out-of-school programs, adult education, health care, healthy behaviors and entrepreneurship. WINGS grants must be used in the year they are awarded. Every grant candidate is considered anew in each grant cycle.
WINGS is Accepting Grant Applications for 2016
Submitted by Leah Eby on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 1:00pmTo: Northfield Media
From: WINGS (Women in Northfield Giving Support)
Re: WINGS is Accepting Grant Applications for 2016
WINGS (Women in Northfield Giving Support) invites Northfield area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 WINGS grant. These grants are given in support of projects benefitting women and youth in the Northfield area. WINGS gives grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, public schools and government organizations for the purpose of general community support. Projects funded must benefit residents of the Northfield School District.
Volunteer Fair Hosted by the YMCA - Saturday, Jan 9th. Visit local organizations to find out what is available.
Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 3:24pmWhen you volunteer, benefits abound. That is why the YMCA is hosting a Community Volunteer Fair - Saturday January 9th. If you have thought about volunteering but want to learn more about what is available. Stop by the YMCA Saturday morning.
YMCA Winter Programs & Services - PreK, School Age, Teen, Adult & Family Opportunities. Quick Links.
Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 2:52pmIt is January in Minnesota and the Northfield YMCA has an abundance of new programs, new equipment and new classes. Want more information? Here are some quick links.
Check our program brochures.
View our list of programs online.
View our calendars for group exercise classes, lap swimming, open gym and more.
Is there babysitting or drop-in child care available at the Y (we call it Child Watch)?
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Hiring Aquatic Instructors and Lifeguards
Submitted by Melissa Bernhard on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 10:58amNorthfield Community Services is hiring certified WSI aquatic instructors and lifeguards for the upcoming 2016 season. Opportunities exist for teaching or guarding infant/toddler level aquatics and Red Cross levels 1 - 6. For more information, please contact Melissa at MBernhard@northfieldschools.org or call 507-664-3502. Apply directly by clicking HERE (fall, winter, spring recreation positions #2014).
Warm Up This Winter!
Submitted by Melissa Bernhard on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 2:38pmHCI funds 10 “Investing in Youth” grants this fall to benefit area youth
Submitted by Zach Pruitt on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 8:29amThis fall, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved grants to support 10 projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth, including the first-ever “Roger Jenni Investing in Youth Grant”. All projects are funded through HCI’s Investing in Youth grant program.
Funded projects included:
Winter Break Basketball Camp
Submitted by Melissa Bernhard on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:17amSwoosh! This camp is designed to introduce boys and girls ages 6 - 12 to the sport of basketball through skill development and small group games. Sports Unlimited staff will focus on helping your child learn the rules of basketball while working on team play and sportsmanship. Individual skills taught include shooting, passing, dribbling and learning the strategies of offense and defense. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Staff to camper ratio 1:10. For more information or to register, click HERE. Community Services may be reached at 507-664-3649 or at www.northfieldschools.org (follow the Communty Services link). Class number 1153-F15A
Monday & Tuesday, December 28 & 29
10 am - 1 pm
Bridgeater Elementary Gymnasium
$44
E-Cycling at First UCC Next Saturday!
Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 7:38pm