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Community
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Obesity
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Diabetes
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Physical Activity
Walkable City Maps: A Collaboration of Partners Complete!
In the fall of 2007, a group of community partners gathered around the table to discuss the idea of creating walking maps that hi-lighted points of interest around downtown Rochester. After many months of collaboration, the project is complete! The five walking routes will be available at the Peace Plaza, Rochester Public Library, History Center, Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau and on-line at www.walkrochester.com
Special thanks to the partners: Alan Calavano (History Center of Olmsted County), Jeff Ellerbush (Rochester/Olmsted Planning Department), Mary Gastner (Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau), Rene Lafflam (RNeighbors), Heidi Mestad (Rochester Downtown Alliance), and Jeff Morton (Rochester Park and Recreation).
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) is seeking applications for board membership to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee. BPAC is responsible for advising the ROCOG Policy Board on community needs and issues with respect to walking and biking and providing input on plans, policies and procedures in relation to travel in the area.
Download the board application and return to Muhammad Khan, Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904 or fax to: (507) 287-2275. Questions may be addressed to: (507) 328-7100. For more information about the ROCOG Long-Range Transportation Plan visit the Web site.
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Nutrition
Farmer's Market
Fit WIC
Veggie Cards
Olmsted Medical Center Nutrition Class Offerings
Beginning in October, Olmsted Medical Center will be offering several classes focusing on everything from serving sizes to on-going support to controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Click here for information on the classes, as well as start times and registration information.
Farmer’s Market
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Come Visit the Farmer's Market!
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Hours are 7:30am-12:00 noon
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4th Avenue SE & 4th Street SE, Across from Superamerica, every Saturday May through October
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The Rochester Downtown Farmers Market has a fantastic selection of locally grown foods from our Southeastern Minnesota farmers and growers. We are open Saturdays, 7:30 AM until Noon, May to October, and sell a huge variety of vegetables, fruits, meats, breads, plants, baked goods, honey and preserves, and fresh cut flowers. Special events and performances by local musicians highlight our summer months, including guest chefs, demos, and Kids Day at the Market. Buy local, support your community!!! Our indoor Winter Market is held November - April at Building 41, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, just a short distance south of downtown Rochester.
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Fit WIC
According to the 2003 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System for the State of Minnesota WIC program, twenty-eight percent of the Olmsted County WIC children, ages 2-5, are overweight or at risk of overweight. Learn more about how Steps to a Healthier Rochester’s Fit WIC program is taking steps to change that here. Also, for more information on Fit WIC see the Steps to a HealthierUS Success Story.
Farmer's Market
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Tobacco Use and Exposure
Tobacco Cessation Resources
Want to quit smoking or know someone who wishes to kick the habit? A listing of local tobacco cessation resources is provided. Whether you are looking for participating in a research study, a support group or just wanting some quit tips, many options are available in the Rochester community.
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