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Fri, Aug. 19, 6pm (movie at Dusk) | Movie in the Park: Harry Potter 1 @ Como Picnic Pavilion Free
Fri, Aug. 19, 5-8pm | Eastside Roller Party @ Phalen Rec Center Free
Sat, Aug. 20, 11am-12:30pm | Bees, Butterflies, & Bugs @ Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom Free
Sun, Aug. 21, 3-9pm | Japanese Obon Festival @ Como Japanese Garden $5 Adults, $3 Children/Seniors
Dock & Paddle Schedule
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Get Involved: Volunteer at the Citywide Drop-off Event Sept. 17 @ Fairgrounds |  | |
Interested in volunteering to help with the 17? Sign up for a shift on our Volunteer Registration Form! We especially need people for the 2nd shift (10am-1pm). Volunteers get a voucher for a free drop-off and there will be food provided.
St. Paul Public Works Department partners with district councils to organize annual citywide drop-off events for residents to properly dispose of large refuse items and recyclable materials not collected via the residential recycling program. District 10 helps coordinate the event held annually at the State Fairgrounds.
Senior Pick-Up
As part of our coordination, we facilitate at-home pick-ups for qualifying items for community seniors. *If you are a senior in the Como area and would like your items picked up from your home, email district10@district10comopark.org no later than Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Everything must be outside in front of your house by 8am Saturday, Sept 17, 2022. Rates apply.
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Save The Date: D10 Harvest Festival
September 10, 3-5pm at Tilden Park - Free Event!
As the summer winds down we invite you to save the date for the D10 Como Community Council Harvest Festival. Join us on September 10 at Tilden Park from 3-5pm for demonstrations, pie tasting, carnival games, crafts, bookmobile, magic show and more! This year's demonstrations have an urban sustainability theme including composting, backyard chicken care, fermentation, & gardening for pollinators. Thanks to Lyngblomsten and Holden House for partnering and sponsoring this event!
If you'd like to help make this event a success, help us pass out flyers in the neighborhood or volunteer at the event, or sign up for the pie baking contest!
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Get Involved: Harvest Festival Pie Contest
Calling all pie baking enthusiasts! The Como Community Council will be hosting a pie contest at the Harvest Festival on September 10th at Tilden Park. We're looking for Como neighbors to enter the contest. Community members will be tasting the pies at the event and voting on their favorites. Winners in the sweet and savory categories will get a gift card to Hot Hands Pies! Fill out the form to enter your pie - if you have questions, contact organizer@district10comopark.org.
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Como Woodland’s Bees, Butterflies, & Bugs - Nature Tour
Saturday, August 20th, 11am to 12:30pm
Come and join your neighbors at the Kilmer Fireplace to begin this guided nature tour through the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom at 1221 Wynne Ave.in Como Park (just west of the Como Regional Park Pool). Free and open to the public – adults and kids.
Some are showy pollinators and others are creepy crawlers, but all insects are interesting. And it’s that time of the summer when their numbers are peaking. Lead tour guide Britt Forsberg, University of Minnesota Extension Educator and Como Woodland’s pollinator expert, will be joined by amateur naturalist Scott Magnuson and Joan McKearnan, professor of biology & environmental science at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, to take you on this insect-centric exploration of the 17-acre Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom site.
Rain or shine, the tour will go on (except in the case of dangerous weather). Sign up for the tour at: www.tinyurl.com/CWOCBugs.
Reservations are not required, but your RSVP makes it possible to contact you in case of cancellation.
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Get Involved (again!): Gardening in Como - Aug. 16 & 17
What: Finish mulching!
Where: The flower beds surrounding the Historic Streetcar Station.
When: Tuesday, Aug 23 and Wednesday, Aug 24 9am to noon
Bring your own water and gloves. Helpful equipment: pitchforks, buckets.
This will be the last time this summer. We are so close to being done! Thank you to Como community member Pat Owen for coordinating this opportunity, and volunteering tirelessly to make the 2022 Streetcar Station flowerbeds among the most well maintained in the city! If you have questions about helping you can reach Pat at patrowen@gmail.com.
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Como Friends’ Como Quest
September 17 & 18, 9-11:30am - $100 for a team of 4
A benefit for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Como Friends’ Como Quest is a wild exploration designed for multigenerational fun, as kids and adults work together to unlock conservation clues, collect rewards, and uncover exciting new secrets about animals, plants and the planet we share. With an interactive smartphone app and an adventurous spirit, your team of treasure hunters will dig deep into Como’s amazing animal and plant collections, while supporting the best care possible for the animals and plants and free admission that is so important to our community.
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Como Parks & Rec Programming
Fall activity registration is open. Activities and events are available for all ages. Browse upcoming activities and events.
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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Cultural Star Applications now being accepted!
The application is now open for the next round of Cultural STAR! The program provides funding for projects and programs that attract audiences, develop and improve cultural facilities and build capacity of artists and cultural organizations in Saint Paul. This round is for projects taking place between January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
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Test to Treat locations in the Twin Cities
Medicine for COVID-19 is now available for adults and children age 12 and older which can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19 if taken soon after you have symptoms.
Test to Treat is a nationwide program where you can take a COVID-19 test and, if positive, get checked by a health care provider on-site. If you are eligible for treatment, you can receive and fill a prescription for pills at the same time.
Participating locations:
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Saint Paul - Midway - 1400 University Ave. W.
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Brooklyn Park - Starlite Center - 8085 Brooklyn Blvd.
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) 4300 Glumack Dr.
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Be a part of making regional transportation investment decisions
Please consider participating in a survey to help the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board identify the public’s funding priorities for transportation in our region as the board considers project selection this summer and fall. An interactive budget exercise gives you $100 million to distribute across 11 application categories. The budget exercise is open through August 17, 2022.
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Submit your nominations for the 6th annual Saint Paul Business Awards
The City is accepting online nominations through September 28, 2022, and applications from businesses through October 5, 2022.
The Business Awards program recognizes local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the City's community, invest in their employees and are committed to Saint Paul's values of equity and diversity. The awards began in 2015 as part of the City’s Open for Business initiative and have recognized 28 businesses thus far.
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Save The Date: Budget Public Hearing - Sept. 20
5:30pm at Como Lakeside Pavilion
The City Council is planning another public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed budget. It will be on Tuesday September 20th at Como Lakeside Pavilion @5:30pm.
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What's going on at the Fairgrounds? | |
State Fair Grandstand Fireworks Schedule | |
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Below is a schedule of estimated times for the nightly fireworks display during the 12 days of the State Fair.
For the 2022 Grandstand Concert Series, they have moved up most of the show start times to 7pm (from 7:30pm). This change was made in part to have an earlier time for fireworks, which immediately follow the Grandstand concert. Note: not all shows will end earlier. In addition, if there are weather delays or other unforeseen circumstances, these fireworks times may change or be delayed.
On Labor Day, they will have a 4pm show instead of a night-time performance. The fireworks will take place at 9pm to close the Fair.
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Thurs. Aug. 25 - Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin @ 5:30pm - Fireworks: 10:55pm
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Fri. Aug. 26 - Counting Crows w/ The Wallflowers @ 7pm - Fireworks: 10pm
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Sat. Aug. 27 - Portugal. The Man and Manchester Orchestra @ 7pm - Fireworks: 10:55pm
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Sun. Aug. 28 - Pitbull w/ Iggy Azalea @ 7pm - Fireworks: 10:50pm
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Mon. Aug. 29 - The Beach Boys and The Temptations @ 7pm - Fireworks: 11pm
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Tues. Aug. 30 - Comedian Jim Gaffigan @ 7pm - Fireworks: 8:45pm
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Wed. Aug. 31 - Florida Georgia Line w/ Bailey Zimmerman @ 7pm - Fireworks: 9:30pm
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Thurs. Sept. 1 - REO Speedwagon & Styx w/ Levon @ 7pm - Fireworks: 10:55pm
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Fri. Sept. 2 - Zac Brown Band w/ Robert Randolph Band @ 7pm - Fireworks: 9:45pm
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Sat. Sept. 3 - Diana Ross w/ Naturally 7 @ 7pm - Fireworks: 9:20pm
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Sun. Sept. 4 - MSF Amateur Talent Contest Finals @ 7:30pm - Fireworks: 10:30pm
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Mon. Sept. 5 - Disney Princess -The Concert @ 4pm - Fireworks: 9pm
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The State Fair is nearing once again. Many long-time residents are aware that the City has a special “Parking Overlay District”, (mostly between Snelling and Hamline) during the fair which allows, and regulates, things like yard parking, street vending, and merchandise peddling. D10 Como Community Council has a “Neighbor’s Guide” to these special rules and regulations, including detailed maps of the overlay district, and who to call to report violations.
New - The Como Neighbors Safety Initiative group that has been working on public safety coordination during the fair has helped add some safety tips to our guide, and is also offering opportunities to volunteer or get added to their email list during the fair.
We understand that enforcement of these ordinances is far from perfect, but if we can increase understanding of the rules amongst the community it may help us have a stronger footing for getting through these hectic few weeks ahead.
Falcon Heights Readers: You can view Falcon Height's special State Fair Parking Restrictions here on the City's website.
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