February 3, 2023 | Friday | | |
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Como Blizzard Breakfast - Feb 4th | |
Meet your neighbors at the Como Blizzard Breakfast on Saturday, February 4th from 10-Noon at North Dale Rec Center. This partnership with St. Paul Parks and Rec will be a perfect interruption to winter hibernation. Join us indoors for a pancake breakfast (sponsored by Bethel Lutheran), winter craft mini-sessions, Como History Project Photo Harvest, and local organization connection tables.
Want to stay outdoors? There will be cross-country skis, snowshoes, and ice skates available along with bonfires, s'mores, and warm beverage stations.
More information and weather updates at district10comopark.org/sd3event.
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Photo Harvest - Como Neighborhood History Project
Saturday, February 4th from 10am-Noon @ North Dale Rec Center
Do you have any pictures of the Como Neighborhood? Como businesses, streetscapes or farms? Pictures of when a house, business or apartment complex was first built? Pictures of movie theaters, schools, greenhouses or businesses that are no longer there? Pictures of kids at the rec centers, a neighborhood block party or other community activity? Pictures of notable residences who have lived in Como?
The Como Neighborhood History Project is looking to scan old photos of the D10 neighborhood including bordering neighborhoods and shopping areas. We are looking for pictures that will help us add more to the story of the Como Neighborhood. The older the better!
Volunteers will be attending the February 4th Blizzard Breakfast from 10am to 12pm (North Dale Rec Center, 1414 St. Albans Ave.) looking for pictures to scan and stories to uncover!
Dig through your photo albums and bring your treasures to share!!
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Como Community Blood Drives
Wednesday, March 8, 9am-3pm @ Como Zoo
D10 Como Park is partnering with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host a community blood drive at the Zoo Wednesday, March 8, 9am-3pm. Space is limited, reservations required.
The Red Cross just opened the online reservations for the Wednesday, March 8 drive from 9am to 3pm.
Please consider giving blood, with so many still working from home, workplace blood drives have all but vanished, these community drives make a huge impact!
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Join the D10 Como Community Council in 2023
The D10 Annual Election is coming up in April. Any community member in District 10, age 16 or older, is eligible to run. The board is made up of volunteers like you, elected by neighbors like you.
In 2021, the board made a change to designate board seats for renters, youth (16-24), and senior (62+). That change began to roll out in 2022 with a senior and renter seat (now filled), and continues with this April’s election with 1 renter seat and 1 youth seat on the ballot. If you fit these criteria, please consider running, we’re holding a seat for you! (Renters, youth, and seniors can hold other seats as well!)
All of our board and committee meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted in advance in this newsletter. We encourage you to come to some of our meetings and get to know us! To get on the ballot, submit a board member application.
The filing deadline is Sunday April 2. The election results are announced at the April board meeting. You can view some basic information about the election here. If you have any questions or would like to know more about being a board member you can reach out to D10 Como Park at district10@district10comopark.org.
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CRWD Honors Como Watershed Stewards
Last week the Capitol Region Watershed District held their 2022 Watershed Steward Awards, also becoming popularly known as "The Stewies".
Two familiar D10 Como Community Council folks were among those honored.
2022 Watershed Citizen Award was presented to Mike Ireland, D10 Environment committee community co-chair, Senior Lake Como Cleanup coordinator, rock collector, and Van Halen super-groupie.
2022 Watershed Outreach Program Award was presented to the MN SEED Program including Dawn Lamm of the Como Seed Library, D10 Environment committee member and Saint Paullinators participant in our Lawns to Legumes project.
Congrats Mike and Dawn, and thank you for your tireless effort in our community!
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Winter Tour of Como Woodland
Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-2:30pm @ Kilmer Fireplace
Mark your calendar for this cool winter event. Meet us at the Kilmer Fireplace for a cup of hot chocolate and a 1.5 hour nature tour of Como Woodland. Hardy Como Woodland Advisors will give you a warm welcome and escort you through the outdoor classroom to discover the signs of and the survival strategies of Como Woodland's animals and plants during the winter months.
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Thank You! From Como Park Lutheran
To Our Como Park Neighbors:
Como Park Lutheran Church (CPLC) would like to extend a sincere thank you to our Como Park neighbors for your continued support in contributing to food and hunger initiatives in our community. The two community food collections done for our local food shelf, Keystone Community Services, raised nearly 2100 pounds of food and $7500! And, in 2022, we collectively (neighborhood and CPLC) contributed over $30K in food and monetary donations to support our local food service organizations.
Read below for a few 2022 highlights, and further information on organizations we work with
to help address hunger in our community:
Every Meal: is an organization that fights childhood hunger by focusing on weekend food gaps. At Chelsea Heights Elementary School our volunteers distributed 900 weekend meal packs to students.
Shobi’s Table: serves residents of St Paul and is a pay-as-you-can Mobile Café that believes
everyone should have access to nutritious food.
Meals on Wheels: Every three weeks throughout the year volunteers deliver 125 meals to senior shut-ins in the Roseville School District. 2200 meals delivered in 2022. Mealsonwheels@isd623.org
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3rd Wednesdays: ExploraTots @ Como Streetcar Station
An outdoor experience for young children (3-5yrs) and their adults Free*
St. Paul Parks and Rec Winter-Spring sessions are open for registration. This program takes place the third Wednesday of the month January-May in the morning.
ExploraTots begins with choice time activity stations on a theme, read a story together, venture out on a hike, then return for wrap-up and a take-home activity. In addition to connecting to nature and meeting new friends, your child will have the opportunity to practice skills that can improve school-readiness.
This program takes place mostly outside. Please dress for the weather! Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Siblings welcome.
Third Wednesdays, 10-11:30am | Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy) | Ages 3-5 with adult | Free | *Pre-registration required:
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Como Parks & Rec Programming
Youth Spring Sports registration open through Jan. 31
Youth Spring Sports registration is open for spring volleyball and futsal (indoor soccer). New this year: boys volleyball for ages 13+!
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 License Renewals
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New Como Golf Course & Clubhouse (1431 Lexington): Liquor and Entertainment licenses are up for renewal on April 18. 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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Karen Culture Presentation
February 17, 11am-12:30pm, Online
Interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join the Karen Organization of Minnesota for a Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation, participants with learn about the Karen history, culture, and resettlement in the U.S. Come with open ears and any questions. Suggested donation of $5. Donate here
RSVP via Eventbrite
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Lead Free SPRWS
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) has recently launched Lead Free SPRWS, an ambitious 10-year plan to replace all lead water service lines in the SPRWS service area at no cost to property owners.
For more information about lead, Lead Free SPRWS, and to check if your home has a lead service line visit stpaul.gov/water/lead-free.
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Recycling Ambassador Program
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm March 14-April 18 via Zoom
Ramsey Recycles invites you to become a Recycling Ambassador to inspire your community to reduce waste and recycle better. Join their six-week training then use your knowledge as a Recycling Ambassador and volunteer 20 hours annually to encourage others to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Workshop Topics:
- Waste systems in Ramsey County
- Yard waste, food waste, and composting
- Climate change
- Environmental Justice
- Household hazardous waste
- General Recycling
Participants will receive a $100 gift card stipend upon completion of all six workshops.
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Opportunities to Connect with SPPD
The Saint Paul Police Department has upcoming and ongoing opportunities for community members to connect and get helpful crime prevention tips.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Feb 22, 6pm: Virtual Burglary Prevention- Learn about lighting, landscaping, window protection, security systems, windows and more to protect your home. Register to attend.
Patrol District Community Meetings: Each patrol district holds monthly community meetings. The meetings are open to all community members. Commanders use the meetings as an opportunity to talk about crime stats, give updates on trends or cases, have guest presenters, and listen to resident concerns. It is a way to find out what is happening and to let Commanders know what you are most concerned about.
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Western District (Como's District) - 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am & 6:30pm @ West District (389 Hamline Ave N. - Near Target)
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Central District - 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm at 1021 Marion (Rice Rec. Center)
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East District - 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am and 6:30pm At Eastern District (722 Payne Ave)
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Recycle Smart: Needles and Syringes should never be placed in your cart
Prevent injuries and disease transmission by disposing of these items safely through one of the following options:
- Participate in a collection program through your healthcare provider.
- Participate in mail-back programs through sharps recyclers.
- Bring your sharps to the Ramsey County drop-off facility for proper recycling.
- Purchase a sharps needle destruction device for your home to bend, break, incinerate, or shear sharps.
For more information visit: Recycle Smart
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What's Happening at the Fairgrounds? | |
MN State Snow Sculpting Competition
LOCATION
Blocks bounded by Randall, Dan Patch, Underwood, and Cooper.
HOURS
Feb 4-5th - 9am-9pm
*weather permitting - check website for updates
ADMISSION - FREE
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