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This black swallowtail goes about its business in Como Park. Photo: Nile Fellows |
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TCGIS Opens Doors Before Demolition
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Twin Cities German Immersion School will open its Aula -- the former St. Andrew's church building -- this Sunday to allow neighbors, former parishioners, school families, and anyone else to "say goodbye" to the building.
The school expects to begin tearing down the building the week of Aug. 5, as it begins the construction project that will add academic space, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria to handle its growing enrollment.
School parents are organizing the farewell on July 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. There is no program, the school says, just light snacks, music, and time for reflection.
The City of Saint Paul issued a demolition permit on July 24, a day after a
Minnesota Appeals Court ruling cleared the way for demolition.
Also, on July 24, the city's Housing and Redevelopment Authority gave preliminary approval for up to $9 million in conduit revenue bonds that the school can use to finance its construction project. A final vote on the bonds is scheduled for Aug. 14.
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Grab a Paddle, Grab Some Trash
Bring (or rent) a canoe or kayak next Saturday morning, Aug. 3, and
team up with other neighbors to pull trash from Como Lake. If you don't want to be on the water, join us by walking the shoreline and cleaning up litter there.
We'll supply equipment, beverages, and really good doughnuts. Join us anytime you can between 9 a.m. and noon. The event is organized by the District 10 Como Community Council and supported by a grant from the Capitol Region Watershed District. To sign up:
Fill out the online form
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What's Your Favorite Drain Name?
So far, Como residents have adopted more than 170 storm drains. Some clearly had a lot of fun naming
their adopted drain in the process. Here's a sample:
Vote for your favorite now!
Meanwhile, there is
only one week left in the friendly competition between District 10 and five other district councils to see which neighborhood can adopt more drains this summer. To understand why we adopt drains,
see this short video. It's easy to adopt one or more near your home, school, organization, or business.
- Go to www.adopt-a-drain.org.
- Once you get to the interactive map, look for a red drain -- that means the drain is available. (Green means someone else already has it.)
- Adopt one or more of the available drains.
- Then, diligently keep the drain clean, so debris doesn't flow into Como Lake, the Mississippi River, or connecting waterways. As a reminder to you and your neighbors, a lawn sign will mysteriously show up, highlighting your role.
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Not All Plastics Can Be Recycled
Yes, you can recycle a lot of plastics in your blue cart. But you cannot recycle plastic utensils and straws -- for two reasons:
- They are too small and difficult to sort at recycling facilities.
- There are no recycling markets for them.
You also can't recycle plastic containers labeled #3 (PVC, or polyvinyl chloride) or #6 (PS, or polystyrene).
Recycle Smart: Choose reusable spoons or straws instead. Or, use paper straws or BPI-certified straws or spoons, which can be composted at community organics recycling sites (such as the District 10 site on Beulah Lane in Como Park).
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The Saint Paul Public Library doesn't have this -- but the library's website does. It's called Transparent Language Online. It's a way to learn to read, write, speak, and understand any of more than 100 languages on your home computer or mobile device. It's also free: All you need is a library card to set up your account.
Learn how it works
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Road Construction Near Us
- Larpenteur Ave. (between Dale and Rice): Ramsey County will restripe most of this stretch from four lanes to three beginning this Monday, July 29. The restriping will create one travel lane in each direction, with a shared center turn lane and temporary pedestrian medians. Work is expected to last two weeks.
- Larpenteur Ave. (west of Snelling): Much of this stretch remains one lane in each direction as concrete repairs continue from Snelling west almost to 280. The timeline keeps getting extended: Now, engineers say, work will last until mid-August.
- Wheelock Parkway: Reconstruction is underway between the Western/Arlington intersection and Rice St.
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Yoga Returns to the Pavilion
A public yoga class takes place almost every Wednesday and Friday morning in August on the outdoor, covered stage at the Como Lakeside Pavilion. Como Park resident Sara Wait leads the all-levels class, which includes gentle flow/vinyasa with elements of yin yoga.
The drop-in classes meet from 9-10 a.m. on Aug. 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30. Classes are free, though a $10 donation is suggested. Participants should bring their own mat and water. The south gate at the Pavilion will open at 8:45, and close when class starts.
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Don't let the name fool you. Prairie Fire Lady Choir sings The Replacements, Bikini Kill, Leonard Cohen, Twisted Sister and a lot more that you wouldn't expect from a chorus. Photo: Paul Lundgren |
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Photo: T Boardman |
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