Growing Up Healthy

10/07/2026

❄️ Winter is coming, and so is our Winter Gear Drive! ❄️

From now through Nov 1, help keep our neighbors warm by donating new or gently used winter gear. 🧥🧤🧣

✅ Coats in all sizes, kids to adults
✅ Hats, gloves, and scarves
✨ Items must be clean, with no tears or holes, and zippers must work

📍 Drop-off locations: Clothes Closet, Community Action Center, First UCC Church, Just Food Co-op, Merchants Bank, Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Hospital + Clinics, and St. John's Lutheran Church

That coat sitting in the back of your closet could be someone's favorite this winter. 💙

Huge thanks to our amazing community partners for making this happen!

10/07/2026

Hoy ay una session de Juagar y Crecer gratis para niños de nacimiento a edad 5. Es de 1pm-2pm, en Northfield Community Education Center, 700 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield.

Lleven a sus bebes, habra un tema para que platiquen los adultos!

09/26/2026

You are invited!
The Northfield Police will host a Community Open house.

When: Monday, September 28; 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Northfield Police Department (1615 Riverview Drive)
Why: This family-friend event gives residents an opportunity to meet the Police officers, tour the police station, and learn more about the equipment, technology and resources.

— En español:

¡Están invitados!
La Policía de Northfield organizará una jornada de puertas abiertas para la comunidad.

Cuándo: lunes 28 de septiembre; de 5:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.
Lugar: Departamento de Policía de Northfield (1615 Riverview Drive)
¿Por qué?: Este evento familiar les brinda a los residentes la oportunidad de conocer a los oficiales de policía, recorrer la comisaría y aprender más sobre el equipo, la tecnología y los recursos.

08/26/2026

Join the team at Northfield Community School! Northfield Public Schools is hiring a new Site Leader for the Community School at Bridgewater Elementary. This position provides daily oversight of the program site for staff and students, implements daily program curriculum and activities, assists in data tracking and reporting, and collaborates with a variety of community organizations. See the full job listing: https://www.applitrack.com/nfld/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Bridgewater+Elementary%22

08/15/2026

We are excited to invite our students, families, staff, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Faribault Area Learning Center in its new home at the McKinley building. Join us on Wednesday, August 26, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m., followed by tours of the newly renovated space. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter and see the incredible transformation!

08/08/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join us as we celebrate our Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting & Open House at Oak Hill Community Connections! Come check out our new space, connect with our team, and see how we’re working together to support our community.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 13
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 134 Southview Street

We can’t wait to celebrate this exciting milestone with you!

07/28/2026

¡Celebra el fin del verano con HealthFinders en nuestra oficina de Faribault el 1 de agosto de 12 a 2 pm! ¡Acompáñanos para conectarse con recursos, algodón de azúcar GRATIS, lotería, un castillo inflable y mucho más! Este evento está abierto y GRATUITO para todos, así que traiga a sus amigos y familiares!

07/16/2026

La inscripción para Operation Backpack está abierta desde ahora hasta el 12 de agosto, y la distribución se llevará a cabo el miércoles 19 de agosto. Visite el sitio web del Community Action Center, https://communityactioncenter.org/school-supplies/, para obtener más información, inscribirse o hacer una donación.

Operation Backpack es un programa comunitario gratuito que proporciona a los estudiantes elegibles de preescolar a 12.º grado una mochila nueva y útiles escolares apropiados para su grado, para ayudarlos a comenzar el año listos para aprender. Cada año, el Comité de Operation Backpack se asocia con el Community Action Center para hacer posible este programa.

Operation Backpack's registration is open now through August 12, with distribution taking place on Wednesday, August 19. Visit the Community Action Center's website, https://communityactioncenter.org/school-supplies/, to learn more, register, or to make a donation.

Operation Backpack is a free community program that provides eligible pre-K-12 students with a new backpack and grade-appropriate school supplies to help them start the year ready to learn. Each year, the Operation Backpack Committee partners with the Community Action Center to make the program possible.