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VOTING OPEN: Request a Ballot for the D10 Election | |
Ballots for the April election can be requested on our election page (ballots started being sent out this week). Community members can vote from home: either online, or by returning a paper ballot through the mail.
The first step in voting is to request a ballot. To get your ballot, fill out a ballot request form. Votes must be submitted by 5pm on Monday, April 17.
Who is eligible to vote: Renters, homeowners, and other residents of District 10 who are at least 16 years old can vote. So can representatives from business, nonprofits, or other organizations with a physical presence in District 10.
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Know Your Como: Furry Friends - Duchess and Shiloh
By Sonjie Johnson
“I Don’t Want a Dog!”
That’s what the Halker’s daughter (then 6) said when the family went to Second Chance Animal Rescue to adopt a puppy for their son. All that changed when the foster mom put Duchess, a golden ball of fur, in their daughter’s lap. The Halkers went home with two dogs – Duchess and Shiloh.
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Lawns to Legumes: Boulevard Gardens Round 2
The Saint Paullinators are happy to announce that a second round of boulevard gardens will be installed in the South Como Demonstration neighborhood. Community member (renters and homeowners) within the Demonstration Neighborhood (see map) are invited to apply to be a host site. Sacred Spaces, a local native landscape installer, will be working with each host and installing the habitat.
Host sites need to live within the demonstration neighborhood, commit (as much as possible) to 5 years of care, and must not have received a Lawns to Legume grant in the last 5 years. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact organizer@district10comopark.org.
Applications due April 24.
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Join In: History Chat in Como
Saturday April 15 - 10-Noon Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
Do you like to learn about neighborhood history? Are you researching your home?
Would you like to chat with others about what you are learning? Come share your stories!
Join Como Neighborhood History Project members on Saturday, April 15, to “Chat” about Como Neighborhood History.
Questions, contact us at history@district10comopark.org
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Get Involved: Annual Regional Parks Spring Cleanup on April 22
D10 Como Park is co-hosting the Como Park portion of the city’s Regional Parks Clean-up Day.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 9am-11:30am
What: Individuals and groups of all ages come together to pick up litter that has recently become exposed due to the melting snow.
How: Participating is easy! Drop by the pavilion around 9am on April 22 to check in and pick up bags and gloves.
Where (Como Park): Look for our table near the Como Lake Pavilion to sign-in and pick-up some supplies.
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Sign Up: Como Garage Sale May 17-21
D10 Como Community Council is once again coordinating a community sale weekend from Thursday, May 17 to Sunday the 121. If you would like to be included in our map, please fill out the Como Community Sale Form with your information before May 11.
We will be promoting this effort in our Weekly Newsletter, Facebook, and flyering some local community spaces, directing people to find the map on this page: District10ComoPark.org/GarageSale. You can also download and print this flier PDF to post in your community spaces.
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Seed Bee at the Saint Paul Tool Library
Friday, Apr.14, 5:30-7 @ Tool Library (1010 Dale St)
Free and Informal Drop In
Join Como Community Seed Library with Stephanie Hankerson, Courtney Tchida, and the Saint Paul Tool Library for a Seed Bee where they'll decipher seed codes, learn about seed treatments, and why soil blocks are the most eco-friendly and cost effective way to start seeds indoors.
You can also take a gander at all the garden tools at the tool library ready for lending!
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Thank You From Como Park Lutheran
On Sunday, March 26th, Como Park Lutheran Church (CPLC) hosted our third Food Drive for the March FoodShare Campaign benefiting Keystone Community Services.
During this event, CPLC members and the Como Park community collected 2,000 pounds of food, $1,800 in donations, and we received $2,155 in envelope gifts for hunger ministries bringing the total dollar amount to $3,955 toward the FoodShare Campaign. The event also showcased the Como Community Seed Library, whom we will be collaborating with on a “Grow a Row” project that will build community through gardening and give others access to nutritious fruits and vegetables.
All of the money raised will allow Keystone Community Services to receive additional corporate dollars via the MN FoodShare Food Fund to help stock Keystone’s food shelves. Our friends at Keystone are truly grateful.
Thank you, friends, neighbors, and volunteers, for your generosity in making this our largest food collection since March of 2021. And, another special thank you to Thrivent Financial Services for helping with refreshments and promotional expenses.
With sincere gratitude - Sue Brogger of Como Park Lutheran
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Como Zoo Summer Youth Program - June-August, grades 8-12. Application deadline is April 10.
2023 Summer Camp and Activity Registration Open
Como Parks & Rec Programming
North Dale Rec Center (1414 N. St. Albans)
Northwest Como Rec Center (1550 N. Hamline)
*Registration Required
St. Paul Parks & Rec Fee Assistance Program
The City of Saint Paul operates a special program that helps families pay for Parks & Recreation youth classes and activities. Fee Assistance can be requested by families who meet program requirements when registering for youth activities. To be eligible for the program, youth must live in Saint Paul, be 18 years old or younger, and qualify for free and reduced lunches.
Fee Assistance can be used toward most recreational sports or activities offered by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. To view the online catalog of all available activities offered, click here.
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Neighborhood Notes
Upcoming Sound Variance
- An application for a sound level variance has been received by the City for Rainbow Health - The Walk to End HIV, to be held Saturday, May 13 from 10am- 2pm with a soundcheck at 9am. The event will be located at 1199 Midway Parkway (Como Midway Pavillion). Public comment can be sent to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us by noon on Apr. 18.
Upcoming License Renewals
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Como Lakeside Pavilion (1360 Lexington Pkwy): Liquor and Entertainment licenses are up for renewal June 4. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 5 Council Member Amy Brendmoen: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
*While license renewal dates serve as community reminders, feedback on a business license can be submitted at any time.
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1-4 Unit Housing Study Heading to Planning Commission
The Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) held webinars this week about the next phase of the 1-4 Unit Housing Study. If you missed them, you can see a recording here on YouTube.
Ways to learn more about the 1-4 Unit Housing Study phase 2 amendments and share feedback with the Planning Commission:
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Recycling Smart: Keep Toys and Large Plastic Items Out of Your Recycling Cart
For unwanted but usable items, offer them to your friends, family, and neighbors. Here are some ideas for getting rid of usable items:
For unusable items, place them in your garbage. If they are too large, contact your garbage hauler about picking them up as a bulky item or take them to a facility that accepts trash.
Recycle Smart and do your part by purchasing high-quality items or- better yet- buy them used! If they’re still in good shape when your family is done with them, donate, sell, or give them away.
For more information visit: Recycle Smart
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Pothole Patrol
You can report potholes in the following way, depending on whether they are on a city street, county road, or state highway:
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Chime In On Transit
St. Paul's Transportation Safety Action Plan
The City of Saint Paul is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan to identify and eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from vehicle crashes for everyone (pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers).
They invite community members to share thoughts on how to make Saint Paul safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers.
Survey and comment map close on April 15.
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Metro Transit's Network Now
Metro Transit is developing a five-year plan to ensure transit service best meets the needs of our region with Network Now.
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Recycling Containers for Events
Make your next gathering a green event! Reserve free recycling and food scraps containers to reduce waste. Containers come with bags and signage and collapse for easy transport. Containers are loaned to Ramsey County residents and organizations for any temporary event.
Find a Pickup Location
Containers can be borrowed from several cities and district councils. Email district10@district10comopark.org to borrow from our office in Como.
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