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The Northfield community is invited to “Explore the Outdoors” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Way Park located on the west side of Northfield between Second Street and St. Olaf Avenue. Organized by Friends of Way Park, the event will offer activities for kids from preschool to middle school. Several local organizations [...]

Nutrition is essential to good health.  Fresh veggies and fruit provide powerful and necessary ingredients to ensure you are healthy and happy.  Have you considered a CSA?  It’s a wonderful way to get what you need – for the entire family! What is a CSA?  It’s a way to receive fresh vegetables all summer long [...]

The Northfield Area Family YMCA continues to grow.  This year we added four spectacular board members to our team.  For details – see the newslink. http://northfield.patch.com/announcements/four-northfield-area-residents-join-northfield-area-family-ymca-board-of-directors    

Overview of Professional and Business Writing Collaboration St. Olaf Professional and Business Writing Collaboration January – May 2013 Professor Becca Richards The primary purpose for this collaboration is to help you develop materials that further your organization’s mission while giving students the opportunity to experience the changing workplace environment through the process of creating written [...]

The Northfield Area Family YMCA has a variety of positions open this fall.  Join our Growing Team. At the YMCA, our programs incorporate our Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We work hard to support healthy lifestyles by reaching out and engaging families and individuals who seek well-being and who are looking for [...]

“Go outside and play!” our grandma ordered as we sat on the floor directly in front of the giant Zenith TV set on a Saturday morning watching Bugs Bunny cartoons. We were all under the age of 7. The year? 1970. Fast forward to 2012 and parents aren’t competing against just the giant Zenith anymore. [...]

NORTHFIELD YMCA STAFF NOMINATED  FOR  NORTHFIELD PATCH’S PERSON OF THE YEAR (2011) http://northfield.patch.com/articles/poll-vote-for-northfield-s-patch-s-person-of-the-year Craig Swenson, Northfield YMCA’s Wellness Lead and Group Exercise Instructor was nominated for Northfield Patch’s Person of the Year.  This distinction recognizes those that have done some good in Northfield.  Over the last few weeks Northfieldpatch.com had readers submit names of people they feel deserve this [...]

YMCA Urges Healthier Habits for Kids during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the Northfield Area Family YMCA is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives.   Read more

Check out HealthFinder’s latest newsletter for details on this amazing partnership. HealthFinders July 7 2011 newsletter

Northfield News Guest Column by Virginia Kaczmarek  June 6, 2011 I’ve been in Northfield going on four years, and an ongoing question I’ve heard repeatedly surrounds whether we truly are good at partnering. Definitely, there’s a lot of talk about partnering, collaborating and sharing resources, and there are good examples of exactly that. I wonder [...]

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The month-long course during January involved 24 total hours of in-class learning in addition to 32 total hours of service-learning activities through local nonprofits. Based on their interests, students chose from Northfield YMCA, Faribault Early Childhood and Family Education, Growing Up Healthy, the Middle School Youth Center, Laura Baker Services, and ARTech School.

While relatively new to Northfield—obtaining 501(c)3 status in 2005—the Northfield Area YMCA has made great strides in the community. Offering a variety of programs and opportunities for families and children alike, the Y’s board is currently looking to find a permanent home in Northfield that will keep the group thriving for years.

St. Olaf Model UN team puts local focus on global issues By Mara Kumagai Fink ’11 February 10, 2011 Members of the St. Olaf Model UN team, including Signe Knutson ’11, enjoy the chance to talk about global issues with local Northfield students. Members of the St. Olaf Model United Nations team are taking their passions [...]

“We never had all our eggs in one basket,” Kaczmarek said of the proposed partnership with the school district.

At the Y, strengthening the Northfield community is our cause. We provide programs and services to thousands of local residents each year addressing three critical areas: Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth development: all kids deserve opportunities to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Y programs help youth define the [...]

We are here to support you – UPA Membership Drive!    The United Providers Association (UPA) is a local organization of child care professionals in the Northfield/Dundas area working for the betterment of child care related issues.   We pride ourselves in providing support and networking to all child care providers.   For $25 a year [...]

YMCA Board and Committee Members and their families gathered Tuesday Oct 19, 2010 as we continue to move forward with the building of a YMCA in Northfield.  We took a picture of the gang – View

See attached flyer with details throughout the year. Northfield Hospital 2000 North AvenueNorthfield, MN 55057 September 19For more information or to register: 507-646-1035 www.northfieldhospital.org For more information or to register: www.northfieldhospital.org  507-646-1035

Healthy Eating Series offered in October (back by popular demand). Presented by Kristi Von Ruden, RD, LD and Courtney Eby, RD, LD Northfield Hospital Medical Nutrition Therapy Services 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Northfield Hospital Conference Center Mondays – Oct 11 – Nov 1 Portion sizes & Label Reading Fats Fiber and Sugar Emotional eating, [...]