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Sunday Series this Weekend:
Booth Memorial Hospital History
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D10 Como Park's 2022 Sunday Series wraps up this Sunday, March 27, 1-2:30pm on Zoom. We're excited to welcome Dr. Kim Heikkila, author of Booth Girls, who will share about the history of the Booth Memorial Hospital before 1973.
For 75 years, the Salvation Army operated a maternity home and hospital for unwed mothers in St. Paul, first on Jackson Street and then at 1471 Como Avenue. Booth Memorial Hospital housed thousands of young women who sought refuge – sometimes willingly, sometimes not — from the public censure that their status often elicited. Dr. Kim Heikkila’s mother was one of these women; she delivered her first daughter, Heikkila’s half-sister, at Booth in 1961, surrendered her for adoption, and kept the whole experience a secret for 33 years. In this presentation, Dr. Heikkila will explore the intersection of her mother’s story with the history of Booth Memorial Hospital and changing cultural views of single pregnancy. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A. The free presentation will be 1-2:30pm on Zoom.
Quick Zoom Meeting Link (1pm on Sunday)
You can also now view the previous 2022 Sunday Series Presentations here on the D10 Website.
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Participate In Our April Elections
Only one more week to apply to be on the ballot for the D10 Como Community Council annual board elections.
Board seats up for election in April:
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One representative each from the neighborhood's FOUR sub-districts (map)
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Two representatives from the neighborhood at-large
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One renter representative from the neighborhood at-large
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One youth (age 16-24) representative from the neighborhood at-large
To get on the ballot, submit a board member application.
The filing deadline is Sunday April 3. The election is April 19. 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.
Request a Ballot for the Election
Ballots for the April election can be requested on our election page as well (ballots won't be made available until after the candidate filing period has passed). 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. We’ll send ballots beginning Friday April 8.
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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D10 Owl Mascot Design Competition
Last year, our community voted on the Great Horned Owl as the District 10 mascot and now we’re looking to the community to help create the mascot’s design!
We know the Como community is up for the challenge to design an owl mascot to use during events and on promotional materials (and swag?!). Submit designs below by April 17th. Community members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite online or at any of our upcoming events. We will reveal the winning design at the Ice Cream Social on July 9th!
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SAVE THE DATE: April 23- Annual Regional Parks Spring Cleanup
D10 Como Park is co-hosting the Como Park portion of the city’s Regional Parks Clean-up Day.
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 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! Register online, then drop by the pavilion around 9am on April 24 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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May Como Community Blood Drive Reservations Open
D10 Como Park is again partnering with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host community blood drives at the Zoo. Reservations are only available for the May 26 event at this time.
Upcoming Drive Dates:
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 trip to the zoo!
We're still looking for a couple check-in table volunteers for the Noon to 3pm shift at the August 2 drive. It’s light work and a great way to connect with a neighbor. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can reach out to district10@district10comopark.org.
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Spring Flower Show at Como Conservatory Begins Saturday
March 26 through May 1
Como Conservatory's 2022 Spring Flower Show begins this weekend. The show will feature a primary color scheme of red, blue and yellow with white/silver accents. Red and yellow bulbs will dominate the show with blue hydrangeas adding contrast.
Reservations are still required at the Zoo and Conservatory.
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Coffee Coming to Como
It's starting to feel like it's really going to happen, gourmet coffee in D10!
You may have noticed a new sign along Dale this week, Abogados Cafe at 1053 Dale St. is already taking online orders for coffee and merchandise. They're hoping to open their storefront for to-go coffee in the next couple months when remodeling is complete.
The proprietors, husband and wife Inti & Ofelia, operate the existing Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm in the upper level of the building and are excited to finally move forward with this new endeavor that further showcases their Honduran heritage.
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Transforming Libraries Survey
Saint Paul Public Library is looking for community input on library designs, including the upcoming update for the Hamline Midway Library.
What do you want to see at your library? Take this five-minute survey to provide feedback that will inform the future designs of three library buildings: Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, and Riverview.
The survey closes March 31.
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Como Parks & Rec
North Dale Rec Center (1414 N. St. Albans)
Northwest Como Rec Center (1550 N. Hamline)
*Registration Required
Summer Camp & Activity Registration Now Open: This summer, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of fun, safe, and structured full and half-day camps, including our popular free afternoon Summer Rec Check program. Register for camps and activities including art, dance, sports and fitness, outdoor adventures, nature exploration, games, technology and more! (North Dale, Northwest Como, and Langford Park Summer Camp Flyer - PDF)
Offerings available for tots to teens and prices range from FREE to $275.
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.
Note: Although adult programs are also listed, they do not qualify for Fee Assistance credits.
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Neighborhood Notes
Upcoming License Renewals
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K&L Sales: The second-hand dealer’s license for this used-car lot at Como and Arona is up for renewal on March 29. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Como Golf Course & Club House: Liquor & Entertainment licenses are up for renewal April 18. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Gabes by The Park (991 Lexington Pkwy): Liquor, Entertainment, and Gambling licenses are up for renewal May 5. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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The Essence Event Center (1217 Bandana Blvd): Liquor and Entertainment licenses are up for renewal May 6. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 4 Council Member Mitra Jalali: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Upcoming virtual public meetings to outline final year of I-94&I-35E construction in St. Paul
MnDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting later this month to outline plans for the second year of construction on the I-94 & I-35E project in St. Paul. This year’s work is on I-94 between Marion Street and Mounds Boulevard and on I-35E between I-94 and University Avenue. Work is currently scheduled to begin in mid-April. The public is invited to participate to find out how this year’s construction will impact traffic and to learn ways to stay informed and plan for changes.
Virtual open house #2
Thu, March 31, 2022
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Register for the Zoom Link
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Keystone Food Distribution Event
Keystone is hosting a FREE Drive-Through Grocery Event on April 9 from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Roseville Public Works Building!
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
When is the event? The event is on Saturday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There are specific time slots for people to participate.
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 we have enough food for everyone. This event will be offered in a drive-through model for everyone’s safety.
The original March 5 date for this event was cancelled due to severe weather. Saturday, April 9th is the new date and registration is now open.
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Cultural STAR Applications
Now Open
The Cultural STAR program provides loans and grants for arts and cultural programs and organizations within the City of Saint Paul.
Applications are now open for the first of two funding rounds for 2022. Completed Round One applications must be submitted by Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m.
To be eligible for Round One, the special project, capital project or organizational development activity must take place between August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023.
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Special Project grants are made to groups wishing to offer quality arts activities, in any discipline, within the geographic boundaries of the City of Saint Paul. Grant requests may include costs for artists and other personnel, postage, supplies, printing, travel and other expenses necessary to carry out the project. Food and beverage are not allowable expenses and the City will not reimburse expenses related to insurance coverage.
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Capital Project loans and grants are for acquiring or upgrading physical assets such as buildings and equipment. Such activities must have the potential for significant or long-term impact and the expenditures must be depreciable.
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Organizational Development grants are for projects designed to strengthen the management, administration, or operations of the recipient organization. Such activities must 1) advance the mission of your group, and 2) have the potential for significant or long-term impact. The intent of the program is to challenge the organization, infuse new thinking, develop new systems, or strengthen existing systems to further the group’s growth and development.
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County Board Schedules Town Hall on Proposed Redistricting
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual public town hall on March 29 at 6pm to consider preliminary plans for the redistricting of Ramsey County commissioner districts. Community members may also attend the town hall in person at the Plato Building (90 Plato Blvd W) in the Plato Conference Center.
View plans and submit feedback
Preliminary plans and maps are available for public review and feedback at ramseycounty.us/Redistricting. Community members can submit feedback or their own maps and plans for consideration.
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1-4 Unit Housing Study Survey Closes on March 28
The City's Planning and Economic Development (PED) department study is evaluating additional zoning flexibility to support greater housing diversity across the city. This includes looking at the potential to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in more places as well as more types of single-family homes, such as cluster developments, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
This is your chance to provide input on housing types, where they should be allowed, and possible policy changes to allow more housing. They are hoping to hear from as many residents and stakeholders as possible as part of the community engagement phase of the project.
Learn more about the study
Visit the engagement website for information sheets on neighborhood-scale housing, how the City can add more housing, and housing development considerations. Visit the project website for project background, FAQs, and official memos on the study.
Questions?
Contact 1to4HousingStudy@ci.stpaul.mn.us or City Planner Emma Siegworth at 651-266-6657 with any follow-up questions.
D10 Como Park co-hosted an engagement session with PED and neighboring district councils on February 10. You can view the recording of that session here on the D10 website.
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State Fair History Presentation | |
D10 Como Park hosted State Fair general manager Jerry Hammer — a longtime District 10 resident — on February 27 for the opening presentation in our 2022 Sunday Series. You can view a recording of the presentation on our website.
Hammer tells stories about the founding and early years of the Fair, offers rare glimpses into the evolution of the Fairgrounds, including a history of buildings and attractions that no longer exist. The presentation concludes with a Q&A.
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Saint Paul Osman Shrine Circus
March 24-27
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DESCRIPTION
The annual 3-ring Shrine Circus returns to the State Fairgrounds in 2022. Their traditional circus features animals, aerialists, clowns, and other great attractions.
LOCATION
Warner Coliseum and Livestock Area
HOURS - March 24-27
Thursday: 10:30am & 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am, 2:30pm, & 7:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am, 2:30pm, & 7:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am & 3:00pm
ADMISSION
Reserved Seating: $20-$35
Children (2 years old & younger): Free
Opening Night: $10 (all seats)
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