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D10 Como Lake Clean-Up Event, October 9, 9 a.m. | |
The Como Community Council, in partnership with the Capital Region Watershed District, is planning an in-person lake clean-up on Saturday, October 9: Get together with others in the community to clean trash from the lake surface or shoreline beginning at 9 a.m. We’ll meet near the dock on the lower level lake side of the Como Pavilion to pick up tools, supplies, and have refreshments.
You are welcome to borrow tools (grabbers, rakes, buckets, nets) while our supplies last. We’ll also have plenty of disposable supplies (trash bags, nitrile gloves) for you to use. Or feel free to provide your own gear.
While registration is not required to participate, it helps us with planning.
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News From Your Neighborhood | |
What's That Helicopter Doing At Como?
Mixed Blood Theatre Presents ANIMATE
Performed at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
You may have noticed a helicopter making brief flights taking off and landing at the Conservatory. This is part of the ANIMATE theatre production the zoo is hosting.
The performance begins with a helicopter landing and ends with a sea lion jumping, in an eight-scene moving theatrical experience on the wondrous and real grounds of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
DATES
ANIMATE opened September 17, for a two-week run, closing September 26. Performances are at 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Admission to the show is free for all, but reservations are required and all performances were fully booked very quickly, but we've heard that it's possible to find tickets after people cancel if you keep checking their website, linked below.
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Community Rain Gardeners Needed
Back in 2016, D10 Como Park partnered with the Capitol Region Watershed District in the planting of two large rain gardens at the intersection of Van Slyke Avenue and Churchill Street.
Our current volunteer gardeners that have been maintaining the plot are looking for some interested neighbors to help with planting and maintenance of this beautiful space.
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City Council Meeting at Como Pavilion, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m.
St. Paul residents have a rare opportunity to see the City Council meeting out of it's natural habitat. Their regular Wednesday meeting will be held live right in our own neighborhood.
The October 13, 2021 City Council meeting will take place outside at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103.
The meeting will start at 3:30 p.m., the meeting agenda will include a public hearing on the City’s 2022 budget. The City Council is looking forward to hearing community input on the budget, participants will have two minutes to share their thoughts. Contact Holly Huston, holly.huston@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-8564 if you have questions.
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Fall Tree Trek in Como Park - SOLD OUT
Our October 2 Fall Tree Trek registration filled up in record time! We love your interest! See below for information about the Self-Guided tree trek, which is in the process of being expanded as well.
Self-Guided Tree Identification Trek
In addition to the planned events each year, the Tree Trek program has also created and installed Tree Tags on numerous trees around Como Park. We’re currently working on greatly expanding the number of species that the tags identify and updating materials to help people take themselves on a “self-guided Tree Trek” any time they’d like!
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News From Your District 10 Community Council | |
Notice of Proposed D10 Bylaw Changes
The District 10 Como Community Council Board is proposing changes to the organization Bylaws. We are posting a notice of the proposed changes here as well as on our website.
The board will consider any feedback and vote on adopting the changes at the October 19 Board Meeting. You can view the proposed changes and a summary using the link below. The current bylaws without edits can also be viewed on our website.
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Help Keep Como Lake Clean - In Front of Your Own Home!
Como Community Council is teaming up with the Como Active Citizen Network and Capitol Region Watershed District on this year's Como Curb Clean-up.
When it rains, leaves on streets release nutrients into the water that flows into storm drains and the lake. There it becomes food for invasive algae.
Join 100+ neighbors in sweeping your curb once a week this fall to help keep Como Lake clean.
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D10 Anti-Racism Workgroup
Wednesday, September 29, 7 p.m. on Zoom
The D10 Anti-Racism Work Group has been focusing on an internal equity evaluation of the Como Community Council in order to be able to be accessible and relevant to ALL members of our community.
Next Wednesday we're going to be continuing that work by starting to evaluate our internal documents and choosing what Equity Consultant we'll be working with to complete the evaluation. We welcome all perspectives and voices at this meeting and want to provide context to anyone who hasn't been able to participate up until this point.
So, if you're planning to join us at this meeting, but weren't able to be at the last one, please email organizer@district10comopark.org. We will send out some contextual information to catch you up on what we've been working on and what our goals are for the next few meetings.
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Thank You Drop-Off Volunteers!
Over 500 cars came through the Citywide Drop-Off event at the Fairgrounds this past weekend. In addition to properly disposing of countless old electronics, mattresses, and appliances, D10 volunteers also collected 500 pounds of food donations!
While the event and list of accepted items was smaller than the past, so was our group of volunteers, without whom the event simply wouldn't happen! If you count yourself among them:
THANK YOU!!
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News From The City And Region | |
Grants available for businesses to implement waste reduction projects
BizRecycling is offering new Waste Reduction + Innovation Grants that will give up to $50,000 to help business implement waste reduction projects.
Get up to $50,000 to help your business implement waste reduction efforts! Eligible projects reduce waste through reuse, donation, purchasing, packaging reduction or remanufacturing. Applications due November 1, 2021. Learn more and apply at BizRecycling.com/Innovation
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Kiwanis Malts at Dave's Auto
Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you didn't make it to the fair this year (or even if you did), there's another chance to get a Kiwanis Malt ($5) this Saturday at Dave's Roseville Auto Care, 2171 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 (Across form the Roseville Library).
The Kiwanis provided malts for D10's Ice Cream Social in August, and partnered in last year's Thanksgiving meal distributions.
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Early Voting Continues!
Ramsey County voters may vote by using an absentee ballot in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. All voters can vote absentee in Minnesota.
Absentee voting for the general election began Friday, Sept. 17. If you’d like to vote by mail, you can request your ballot and it will be sent to you later this month. You can also vote in person at Ramsey County’s Elections Office in Saint Paul beginning Sept. 17.
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It's nearly "But aren't I supposed to warm my car up" season again. MnDOT wants us to remind you:
6 in 10 cars in the Twin Cities are stolen with the vehicle’s keys. About half of stolen automobiles are subsequently used to commit another crime. Many auto thefts are preventable if people take reasonable steps to reduce their chances of becoming a victim, such as: lock your car, take your keys (even at home), do not leave valuables in your vehicle, park in a garage or secure location when possible, lock your vehicle even when in a garage, don’t leave your vehicle running unattended.
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MnSEED Fall 2021 Seed Collection Events
MnSEED is hosting a series of seed saving drop-in events in Fall 2021 that offer opportunities to collect, process, and learn about native plants and their seeds! Join the Como Community Seed Library, the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, and the St. Paul Seed Circle as we gather locally adapted seeds from native plants for purposes of sharing back to our Twin City communities through swaps, distributions and events. Learn seed saving practices to help ensure viable seeds that come true to plant type. Participants will be encouraged to teach and learn from each other and have the opportunity to gather seed for themselves.
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Saint Paul Bike Plan Update Presentation
The City is updating the Bicycle Plan! The current plan was adopted by the City Council in March 2015. While the current plan is still used by the City and its partners to expand the bike network, it's time for a refresh.
The city will be presenting about the Bike Plan Update on October 6 at 7 p.m. at D10 Como Park’s Land Use Committee meeting, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback live over Zoom.
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Garden Q&A Online Helpline
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting a Zoom Garden Q&A every Wednesday and Saturday from noon-1 p.m. through Sept. 29.
Are your tomatoes looking less than stellar this summer? Is something bugging your garden or do you have a plant you can't identify?
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What's going on at the Fairgrounds? | |
Munchkin Markets Children's Fall Consignment Sale | |
DESCRIPTION
You will find a variety of quality toys, books, high chairs, swings, exersaucers, strollers, nursery furniture, and so much more! Have some things to sell? Consignors earn up to 70% of the selling price of their items and have early shopping privileges.
LOCATION
Education Building
HOURS - SEPT 24-26
Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (most items are 1/2 price this day)
ADMISSION
Friday: Early Bird tickets start at $5 and can be purchased at https://munchkin-markets.ticketleap.com/
Saturday: Free admission
Sunday: Free admission
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Fall Con XL - Comic Book Convention | |
DESCRIPTION
The return of the one day wonder, supersized!
Head to the Fairgrounds on Saturday and get your comic fix!
LOCATION
Grandstand
HOURS - SEPT 25
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ADMISSION
Adults: $15
Children 9 & under: Free
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Weekly Crime Incident Report
The city's Crime Incident Data Report Dataset that we generate our weekly reports from is undergoing system maintenance and hasn't been updated since 8/11/21. We will resume our reporting without any gaps once the data is updated. Thank you for your patience.
Find past reports on the D10 Website
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