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RSOC Helps Make Dreams Come True at Macy's

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, December 13th, 2012, 10:25pm

RSOC Helps Make Dreams Come True at Macy's

Friday, December 14 is National Believe Day! On this special day, children across the country with life-threatening medical conditions will be granted wishes at their local Macy's store. You can join in on the magic that makes these wishes possible by visiting your local Macy's store and dropping off a letter to Santa at the Macy's Santa Mail Letterbox. On December 14 for every letter received an additional $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish.

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Red Kettle Donations Down

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, December 13th, 2012, 10:11pm

The Salvation Army in Rochester says donations at it's red kettles are down compared to this time last year. So far $187,862 has been collected. Last year at this time $189,108 had been collected. That's a difference of just more than $1,200. There are bell ringing shifts available for volunteers and time left for you to give. For more information go to www.RochesterSA.org.

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Committee Members Needed for Regional Science Fair

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 4:44pm

Committee Members Needed for Regional Science Fair

Now in its 55th year, the Rochester Regional Science Fair seeks to spark student interest in scientific projects. The theme for the 2013 Science Fair is “Healthy Living.” The Rochester Regional Science Fair brings students together throughout the region to compete to see whose projects/papers will be selected to advance to the State and International Science and Engineering Fairs.

Middle School/Senior High School Division has been set for the Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) Campus, February 12-16, 2013. The Science Fair is open to students in Grades 6-12 within the Rochester region.

Right now we are desperately looking for more committee members to help make things run smoothly and students to have a successful experience. Committee members need not have a science background. Individuals are needed in the following areas:

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RPS Holds Parent Night for Class of 2017

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 6:03pm

RPS Holds Parent Night for Class of 2017

High School Registration information for the class of 2017 at Rochester Public Schools will be available to parents of eighth grade students currently attending nonpublic schools who are interested in attending one of the three public high schools for the 2013-2014 school year.

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., Rochester Public Schools will host a Nonpublic Parent Night in the Board Room at the Edison Administration Building (615 7th Street SW). Representatives from Rochester Public Schools will facilitate a presentation about general high school information, high school graduation requirements, and tips on making the transition to high school easier. Parents will receive a packet from the Registration and Records Office as well as the Course Registration Guide. Representatives from each public high school will be available to answer questions.

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Rotary Club to Donate Dictionaries to Students

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, November 29th, 2012, 4:07pm

Rotary Club to Donate Dictionaries to Students

On December 5-6, members of the Rotary Club of Greater Rochester will spend time at each elementary school in Rochester to give a hardcover Scholastic dictionary to every third grader. Each third grade student in Rochester, in both public and private schools, will receive a dictionary to take home and use as a reference. This dictionary project, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Greater Rochester, is in its fifth year and is funded by grants from the following organizations:

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Santa Coming to Downtown Rochester

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Monday, November 26th, 2012, 9:08pm

Come downtown on Saturday, December 1, 2012 and help us welcome Santa Claus to downtown Rochester. This fun filled event will start at 1:00pm with Santa arriving on top of Old City Hall (224 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902) and run until 5:00pm with several options for activities in between.

Barnes and Noble will host Santa and Mrs. Claus during the afternoon hours. Make your way to the top of the escalator under the archway and get your picture taken with Santa, and don’t forget to head over to the children’s area and listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus.

The Downtown Barefoot Santa Search will also kick-off on December 1, 2012. 12 Barefoot Santas are hidden throughout downtown. Can you find all 12 and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card? More information at: www.downtownrochestermn.com.

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Clean Energy, Climate, and Health Forum

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 6:19pm

Minnesota is on a clean energy path that is bringing benefits to human health and our air, water, and natural resources. Hear Will Steger, Minnesota’s own eyewitness to climate change, present his vivid, firsthand account with stunning photographs from his expeditions. J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director at Fresh Energy, will describe effective clean energy and clean air solutions that benefit our economy. The forum is Thursday, November 29th at Johns Marshall High School in Rochester. It begins at 7:00 pm.

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