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2021 Como Thanksgiving Meals Fundraiser | |
The Como Community Council is once again working to make sure neighborhood seniors are not on their own this Thanksgiving. In partnership with the North End South Como Block Nurse Program and with TST Catering, we have a goal of providing meals for 100 seniors. How you can help is simple:
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Make a financial donation. Every $10 you contribute buys one Thanksgiving meal
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Volunteer to deliver meals
Once the Block Nurse Program needs are met, additional funds will go towards additional needs. Last year, the community donated enough for D10 to also partner with the North Suburban Kiwanis to distribute dinners and donate to the Salvation Army’s Booth Brown House Youth Shelter Program’s Thanksgiving meals. We’re hoping to do both again this year. Thank you!
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Como Halloween Decoration Contest Map & Voting

The candidates have all been submitted for the 2021 Como Halloween Decoration Competition, now it's time to get out and check out the houses on the Como Scare Map, find your favorite decoration and vote for your favorite!
- View the map of participating houses
- Voting will be open through Noon, October 28
- The winner will be announced in the Oct. 29 newsletter and on the D10 website.
- The winners will receive a fabulous prize and bragging rights.
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Saturday is Last Day of the Season for Conny's Creamy Cone
This weekend is everyone's last chance of 2021 to get a cone, shake, burger, or delicious cookie dough flurry at Conny's Creamy Cone, 1197 Dale St. N.
Last day is tomorrow, October 23, they'll be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the final Dip of the Week is Confetti Birthday Cake! Yum! See you next Spring, Conny's!
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Volunteering Resumes at Lyngblomsten Campus
Lyngblomsten is excited to once again be accepting new volunteers (must be fully vaccinated) to help enhance the lives of the older adults they serve at the Lynblomsten campus (1415 Almond Ave). There are opportunities that include helping in their small in-house Café, pushing residents in wheel chairs to and from activities or in-house appointments, visiting with a resident, playing games, cards, or putting together puzzles.
They also have twice-a-week respite groups of folks with memory loss, volunteers help these folks participate in activites, music, exercise, socializing, etc.
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State Fair Neighbors Survey About Fair Concerns and Solutions
A group of neighbors close to the Fair are conducting a survey about neighborhood safety issues that occurred during the Fair in both 2019 and 2021. This survey will be part of a data set to be presented to various District and City groups and representatives in the hopes of creating positive change cooperatively. Please take a few moments to contribute your thoughts. You may remain anonymous.
D10 will be facilitating a Zoom meeting for the neighbor group on October 26 at 7pm. Zoom link can be found on the D10 Calendar.
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Updated 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 November 16 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. We welcome community feedback on the changes via email, district10@district10comopark.org or at the November board meeting.
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Yard waste sites ready to rake in fall leaves and pumpkins
After all the raking, leaf blowing and fall decorating, bring these common fall yard waste items to Ramsey County’s yard waste collection sites for free:
- Put pumpkins, corn stalks and hay bales in the leaf pile. No string, ribbon, candles, paint or other decorations.
- Bring leaves to the yard waste sites. Remember to take bags, even biodegradable bags, back with you after you dump your leaves in the pile.
- While you’re there, drop off your food scraps and get free expert advice from a Master Gardener.
Don’t forget to plan ahead! Check the hours and locations and consider these tips for avoiding long waits at the yard waste sites.
While we're on the subject, a friendly reminder that the Beulah Ln Food Scraps Recycling site does NOT accept leaves, yard waste, or pumpkins.
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What's going on at the Fairgrounds? | |
Fairgrounds Pedestrian Access Limited through January 2 | |
With preparations for the GLOW Holiday Festival in full swing, regular access to the fairgrounds is more limited. The fairgrounds north of Dan Patch Avenue are closed to the public through Jan. 2 (including the pedestrian gates at Larpenteur and Hoyt avenues). The area south of Dan Patch Avenue will be accessible to the public via Gate #5 (Snelling Avenue & Midway Parkway) from 6 a.m. to sunset.
During the run of GLOW, Nov. 18 through Jan. 2, the area south of Dan Patch Avenue will be open 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Gate #5. After 4:30 p.m., the fairgrounds will be closed.
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DESCRIPTION
The Minnesota Beef Expo is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 participants and visitors each year. Whether you’re looking to consign livestock in our supreme row sale, participate in the junior show & activities
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Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex
OCTOBER 21-24
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Weekly Crime Incident Report
District 10 SPPD Incident Report for 8/12 through 9/30 Note: due to and extended lapse in updates to the city's database, this week's report is covering much a larger timeframe than normal.
Find past reports on the D10 Website
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Free COVID Testing Options
Here are some options if you or your family needs to be tested:
Free COVID Vaccine Options
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Support Community Engagement
Do you appreciate the work D10 Como Park does in the community? Consider supporting D10's work by making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you!
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