Walk-N-Wag
The Walk-N-Wag Program is a physical activity program that you can do with your dog. It is a new program offered through select veterinarian offices and Steps to a Healthier Rochester. Regular exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. When you walk with your dog, you both receive the benefits of increased energy, a healthy body weight, joint flexibility, and a longer healthier life together! Research also shows that when people exercise with their pets, they are more likely to stick to a routine exercise regimen.
Signing up is easy! Six veterinarian offices are participating: Heritage Pet Hospital, Northern Valley Animal Clinic, Quarry Hill Park Animal Hospital, Byron Pet Clinic, Third Avenue Pet Hospital and Cascade Animal Medical Center. You can stop into those offices to register and they’ll help you get started. For more information about the Walk-N-Wag Program contact Jill Walters at 507-328-7526 or walters.jill@co.olmsted.mn.us
Rochester Education Summit
Get informed, inspired and engaged at the first annual Rochester Education Summit on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Center Rochester.
The Keynote Speaker: Dr. Crystal Kuykendall, Author of “Rage to Hope,” educator, attorney, and powerful presenter. There will be informational sessions, inspirational speakers, exhibits, prizes, food, and entertainment.
The purpose of the Rochester Education Summit is to inform, inspire, and engage parents, the community, and educators as equal partners in the education of every child. Partnerships are crucial in closing the opportunity gap and ensuring academic achievement for all students. Mark your calendars now to celebrate this community-wide effort to support education! For more information visit: www.rochester.k12.mn.us/school85/summit.
RColorful Corners - Visit the Newest Street Mural in Rochester!
It was the perfect day-the perfect day to paint a street! Wednesday, June 18th, over 200 painters, including parents, SOS volunteers, Northrop neighbors, Community Education staff, PACE mentors and mentees, community corrections representatives, local artist, Greg Wimmer, RNeighbors Board Members and staff spent the morning and afternoon painting the glorious goose that is found in between the Northrop Community Education building and Goose Egg Park (2nd Avenue and between 9th & 10th Street NW, on the one-way street going North). For more information about the day (and a great picture of the mural) visit the RNeighbors Website
Without spending a single tax dollar, this grassroots project creates a safer and more livable neighborhood by:
§ Bringing neighbors together to create art
§ Reclaiming public space as a place for community connections
§ Calming traffic speed and improve pedestrian/biker safety
Stay tuned..... Another RColorful Corners mural is planned for Southwest Rochester in August!
In Good Health
In Good Health is a monthly health newsletter produced by Steps to a Healthier Rochester. It includes a variety of wellness topics appropriate for worksites and schools. To receive a free electronic copy, please contact Laura Mix at mix.laura@co.olmsted.mn.us
View the August issue here in (word) and (pdf). Want more? Click below to view archived In Good Health newsletters for lots of tips, recipes, and fun facts.
Simple Strides to Healthier Lives Coffee Break
Tune your radio dials into 106.9FM for the Simple Simple Strides to Healthier Lives radio promotion!
Health discussion takes place on Mondays at 9:20am. Local health experts, community partners, experienced citizens share tips for healthier lifestyles and community event information. For more information, contact Steps to a Healthier Rochester at (507) 328-7500.
To hear examples of Simple Strides interviews, visit Olmsted County's Web site.
And for more simple, small steps to improve your health (like those featured in the newest radio promotions), visit the Small Step campaign of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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