November 19, 2021 | Friday

Holiday Adjustments

• The Thanksgiving holiday means trash and recycling pickup in District 10 will not happen next Friday, Nov. 26. Instead, Eureka will pick-up recycling in the entire neighborhood next Saturday, Nov. 27. For residents who have Friday trash pick-up, that also is pushed back one day, until next Saturday, Nov. 27. (Residents in the western part of the neighborhood who have Monday trash pick-up are not affected.)

• Metro Transit light rail service and local bus routes will follow their Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Next Friday, Nov. 26, most routes will follow their Saturday schedule. More info.

• D10 Staff will be off next Thursday and Friday for the holiday, there will be no newsletter next Friday, Nov. 26. The December 1 Land Use meeting agenda will be posted on the D10 website when it's available, the Zoom link for all D10 meetings are on the website calendar.

Children's Vaccine Clinic at Como Zoo

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and Minnesota is ready. The state has mobilized a diverse network of providers across Minnesota to administer COVID-19 shots

The State of MN & Como Park Zoo and Conservatory are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids 5-11 at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on Sunday, November 21 from 11-4pm. Parent/guardian must be present. All kids 5-11 welcome.

Como Community Blood Drives

Thursday, December 16, 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

D10 Como Park is partnering with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host a community blood drive at the Zoo Thursday, December 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is limited, reservations required.

With the pandemic lingering and so many still working from home, workplace blood drives have all but vanished, affecting the Red Cross reserve levels. Community blood drives are the perfect opportunity to take a break from the home office or start a fall trip to the zoo! If you’re interested in volunteering at the check-in table, you can reach out to district10@district10comopark.org.

Local Licenses up for Renewals

Bole Ethiopian Cuisine - The liquor licenses for this restaurant at 1341 Pascal St. N. are up for renewal on Jan. 7. Anyone with concerns should email District 10 or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali.

Ted's Recreation - The liquor licenses for this bar at 1084 Larpenteur Ave. W. are up for renewal on Jan. 3. Anyone with concerns should email District 10 or contact the office of Ward 5 Council Member Amy Brendmoen.

Best Western - The liquor license for this hotel at 1010 Bandana Blvd. W. are up for renewal on Jan. 3. Anyone with concerns should email District 10 or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali.

Free Drive-Through Grocery Event From Keystone

Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required to receive food packages at this event. Read full event details below and complete the registration link to sign up.

What will I receive? Every household will receive one box that includes:

• 1 bag of 5 – 7 varieties of fruits and vegetables
• Assorted shelf-stable grocery items

Who can participate? This event is open to anyone in need of food support. It is intended for Ramsey County residents but anyone is welcome.

Where is the event being held? The event will be held at Roseville Public Works, 2660 Civic Center Dr, Roseville, MN 55113

How do I participate? This event requires pre-registration. To manage car traffic and guarantee quick service delivery, participants are required to sign up in advance. All households picking up the food packages must arrive only during your assigned pick up time slot. You may carpool with friends or family but every household must register separately to ensure they have enough food for everyone. This event will be offered in a drive-through model for everyone’s safety.

Holiday Safety Tips from St. Paul Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit

As we move into a season of giving, online shopping and storing higher value gifts in our homes can create opportunities for thieves and burglars. The St. Paul Police Department put together a list of safety tips to keep in mind over the next few months.

For example, here's some package delivery tips:

• Schedule deliveries for times when you’re at home.
• If you can’t be home when deliveries are made, make arrangements to have your parcels delivered to a neighbor.
• If you or your neighbors observe any delivery person doing anything that appears to be suspicious, ask to see their identification or call the police.

St. Paul Public School Sustainability Survey

Saint Paul Public Schools is looking for community input for a Sustainability Engagement Survey. SPPS is currently taking steps towards increasing energy conservation and efficiency. Energy use and many sustainability issues are tied closely to climate change, and they recognize this is important to our community. 

It should take fewer than 10 minutes to complete this survey. Your responses will be used to help define what sustainability topics are important to SPPS.

Ski & Snowboard Lesson Registration Open

Registration for downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding lessons and clinics opened November 8. The hill will open for early season hours on Dec. 11, weather and snow conditions permitting. The annual ski swap will be held on Nov. 13 from 10am-3pm in the Como Park Ski Center Chalet. For more information on our ski and snowboard program, visit the Como Park Ski Center webpage.