For 15 years, the "Red Hat Ladies" have been meeting once a month for an extremely colorful lunch at a different restaurant somewhere in the Twin Cities. This month, they made their debut at Spring Cafe.
Yes, They're Allowed to Be There (Usually)
If somehow you haven't seen them already,
dockless bicycles and electric scooters are showing up and zipping all over Como. They are part of new contracts the City Council approved this month.
The advantage to the dockless vehicles is that you can find them -- and leave them -- just about anywhere. But riders are not supposed to park them on sidewalks, at bus stops, or other places where they can be an obstacle. That isn't always happening. Nor are scooter riders always sticking to
streets, bike lanes, or bike paths. Find out more about this new era of getting around.
12 Days of Fun and Games
District 10 has a handy "cheat sheet"
of what is allowed -- and isn't allowed -- in the neighborhood during the 12 days of the State Fair. The guide covers street parking, lawn parking, peddlers, and vendors; and includes phone numbers to call about different issues. Patience and persistence? That you're going to have to develop on your own. You can find the guide, including a downloadable PDF and code citations, on District 10's website.
Rec Centers Launch Fall Activities
Registration is open for new and ongoing activities at North Dale and Northwest Como recreation centers for adults, youth, preschoolers, and families from now into winter.
There are both free and fee activities.
Adult activities range from basketball, soccer, pickle ball, and dancing to yoga, pilates, plumbing, and art (and wine) appreciation.
Youth activities include staples such as taekwondo and a variety of dance and art classes to field trips, engineering, creative writing, and baby-sitting training,
You can get a synopsis of activities, days, times, and fees from District 10's website. Or you can download PDFs of the more-detailed activities calendar for each center. While you're there, you can take a survey of what kind of activities you'd like to see in the future.
Watershed District Seeks Grant Ideas
The Capitol Region Watershed District is now accepting applications for
Partner Grant proposals for projects that
protect, manage, or improve waterresources in the watershed, which includes Como Lake, Loeb Lake, Trout Brook, and parts of the Mississippi River. Grants can range from $1,000-$20,000. An informational workshop is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 11 from 3-4:30 p.m. Final proposals are due by Friday Oct. 26.
Thinking Beyond Labor Day
District 10's next quarterly
Community Yoga will be Sunday Sept. 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Como Park Streetcar Station. The session will be suitable for all levels of skill and experience. Bring a yoga mat or blanket, and wear comfortable clothes. The class is limited to 25 participants, so
register now. The $5 donation benefits the Como Community Council.
Are We Up to the Challenge?
Creating a friendly competition with the Hamline-Midway and Macalester-Groveland neighborhoods will be among topics discussed at this month's meeting of District 10's
Environment Committee. The meeting is this Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Como Park Streetcar Station, which is at the northeast corner of Lexington and Horton. All renters, homeowners, and other community members are welcome to attend and participate.
The LaValle Jazz Cats bring their saxophones and more Wednesday.
This Week at Spring Cafe
Here's what's going on for free this week on the Lakeside Promenade (or nearby):
Today, Friday Aug. 24: Good Morning Bedlam, 7 p.m.
This Saturday, Aug. 25: The Fairlanes, 3 p.m.; The Pan-Handlers, 7 p.m.
This Sunday, Aug. 26: Bavarian Musikmeister, 3 p.m.; Joyann Parker, 7 p.m.
This Monday, Aug. 27: Brio Brass Band, 7 p.m.
This Tuesday, Aug. 28: North Suburban Chorus, 7 p.m.
This Wednesday, Aug. 29: Yoga on the Lake, 10 a.m.; Happy Hour with Daddy Squeeze, 5 p.m.; LaValle Jazz Cats Little Big Band, 7 p.m.
This Saturday, Aug. 25: Deadline to fill out the Twin Cities German Immersion School's design survey.
This Monday, Aug. 27: Deadline to apply for the "Brush with Kindness" exterior painting program through Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
This Wednesday, Aug. 29: Minnesota Distance Running Association Como Park Relays, 6:45 p.m. Main picnic pavilion. Registration: $3-$5, depending on age.
Next Friday, Aug. 31: Deadline for teens in Grades 9-12 to apply for Wilder Foundation's Youth Leadership Initiative.
Western District Commander Paul Ford (left) and Senior Commander Steve Anderson explain how police body cameras work during a "coffee with a cop" event this week at Spring Cafe.
Meeting Focuses on S. Como Crime
Western District police commander Kent Cleveland and Ward 5 City Council Member Amy Brendmoen lead a local community crime meeting this Monday, Aug. 27. The meeting will focus on recent gunshot activities, problem properties, and other topics in South Como. The meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. at The Massage School, 801 Front Ave.
District 10 has street barricades and portable recycling containers that community members can use for block parties, neighborhood, or family events.
The street barricades are required by the city when you block off your street or alley -- but ours are a more-affordable option than getting them from Public Works.
Barricades require a $50 deposit. We return $40 when you return the barricades. Reservations are first-come, first-served. (To borrow our barricades, you must have an event permit from the city.)
You can borrow the recycling containers for free; there are two kinds:
For cans, bottles and other items you can include in your weekly recycling.
For food scraps and other compostable organics.
To reserve any of this equipment, call our office at 651-644-3889, or
send us an email.
Streetcar Station is Open Sundays
The exhibit space at the Como Park Streetcar Station is now open for the season every Sunday from noon-4 p.m. Stop in to learn a bit about the history of Como Park, pick up replacement
organics recycling bags, or just share comments and suggestions with the District 10 board member on duty. The Streetcar Station is at the northeast corner of Lexington and Horton.
Spread the Word
District 10 is one of Saint Paul's 17 citizen participation districts. The District 10 Como Community Council is a nonprofit organization, governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by members of the community. The Council's mission is to inform, educate, and connect the neighborhood to increase community pride and confidence.
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