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Como Garage Sale Weekend!
Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21, Various times and Locations
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You can view the Sale Map on our website, including details about days, hours, and what each sale has to offer! Start making your plans to go shopping right here in the neighborhood!
Thanks and good luck to everyone who registered their sale!
This year's sale includes the Como Park Apartment's annual Flea Market 10am-2pm Saturday, which includes two food trucks: 2 food trucks, Tater Tot Temptations and Comfort Smash Food from 11am-2pm.
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Know Your Como: Call to Como Park Community Action
By Mike Ireland
The number of people participating in the Como Park Cleanup events is progressively increasing, with each person giving the most valuable, most meaningful, and most precious thing possible β their time.
At our Lake Como Cleanup events, volunteers meet at the Pavilion to get tools, supplies and have a refreshment. Then they walk along the lake pedestrian paths or the shoreline and pick up trash.
Throughout our autumn Curb Cleanup, created by Janna Caywood, neighbors clean fallen leaves from street gutters (also known as βcurbsβ) in front of their homes. This prevents rainwater from leaching phosphorus and nitrogen from the leaf litter flowing into the storm drains, which otherwise would empty into Lake Como and the Mississippi River resulting in algae growth.
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Next Week: Lake Como Cleanup - May 23
We're planning our first 2023 Lake Como Cleanup for Tuesday, May 23, 5-8pm. These events, in partnership with the Capitol Region Watershed District, focus on the shoreline and Lake Como itself.
District 10 provides trash-grabbers, rakes, buckets, nets, trash bags, and nitrile gloves for those who need them. Or, feel free to provide your own gear. Registration (before May 22) is not required, but it helps us plan and communicate if changes come up.
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Orchard Rec Garden Work Day
Saturday, May 20 - 9-11am @ Orchard Rec (875 W. Orchard)
Join the Saint Paullinators on Saturday to help refresh the Orchard Rec Center Pollinator Garden planting through the Lawns to Legume Grant last summer.
For up to date information, please visit the Saint Paullinator Facebook page!
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Como Community Blood Drive
Thursday, May 25, 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 Thursday, May 25, 9am-3pm. Space is limited, reservations required.
The Red Cross offers online reservations for the Thursday, May 25 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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D10 Recorded Presentations
2023 Dock and Paddle Check In β 5/16/2023
At the May D10 Land Use meeting, we welcomed Tony Arvidson of Lancer Catering, which manages Dock and Paddle at the Como Pavilion, to discuss the 2023 events calendar and what to expect on this yearβs menu. Michael jon Pease from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy also joined us to share about some efforts for potential improvements in and around the Como Pavilion.
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Saint Paul Park Volunteering β 5/3/2023
At the May D10 Environment committee, we welcomed Tricia Wherle, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Volunteer Coordinator, to share about volunteer opportunities in Como Park and elsewhere.
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Plant Sale Season
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on May 20, from 9am to 2pm at Church of the Holy Childhood (1435 Midway Pkwy).
The sale includes a large selection of native plants, vegetables, favorite and unique varieties of tomatoes, herbs, annual and perennial flowers, houseplants, quality garden gloves, and other great items to get your garden growing strong. Funds raised support Master Gardener community and youth education programs in Ramsey County. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
For more information, visit www.RamseyMasterGardeners.org/plantsale.
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4th Annual Plant Sale to Benefit the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Food Shelf
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 9am-3pm
1138 Churchill St, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Fill your garden with plants while raising money for the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Food Shelf.
Veggies, annuals and perennial seedlings will be grown by host Alison Goetzman, and other local gardeners. Plants and seeds are pay-what-you-can, and no one will be turned away. All proceeds will be donated to the food shelf at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center with a goal to reach $1,000 in donations. Read more about the fundraiser in the May issue of The Monitor.
Follow the event on Facebook to find out what plants will be in stock.
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Como Graduate's Muyehpen Opens
Exposed Brick Theatre presents the world premiere of Muyehpen, written by Como High School graduate, Ehkhudah Zar, and directed by SPPS teacher and MN Teacher of the Year finalist, Eliza Rasheed.
Based on a folktale that has been passed down for generations by the Karen people of Burma, the play tells the story of Muyehpen, a woman with supernatural powers who sacrificed for her people. This is her story of resilience and resistance, which lives on today.
Performances at Mounds Theatre (1029 Hudson Rd.):
- Friday 5/19 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday 5/20 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday 5/21 at 4:00 pm - SOLD OUT
- Thursday 5/25 at 7:30 pm - SOLD OUT
- Friday 5/26 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday 5/27 at 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Tickets to all performances are sliding scale: Free-$22
You can find more info and reserve tickets here: bit.ly/MuyehpenPlay
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Get Involved: Midway Parkway Gardens
All are Welcome! All days! All Locations!
Please join us this summer for planting, weeding and community building.
Location: Hamline and Midway Parkway
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Spring cleanup & planting: Wed., May 24 at 5pm
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Group weeds: 2nd Weds: June 14 & July 12 at 5pm
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Group weeds: 4th Weds: June 28 and July 26 at 7pm
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Questions: Contact Molly OβRourke at mollyfo.rouke@outlook.com
Location: Arona and Midway Parkway
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Spring plant & weed: Sat, June 3 - 10am-Noon
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Group weeds: 2nd Weds: June 14 & July 12 at 7pm
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Group weeds: 4th Sats: June 24 & July 22 at 10am
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Questions: Contact Jennifer Victor-Larsen at jennifer@larsentag.com
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Another Como Volunteer in the Spotlight!
We recently shared that Como's Pat Owens was in the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy Volunteer Spotlight.
The Conservancy continues to recognize volunteers from our Como Community, this time you can read about what our neighbor Alison Goetzman has been up to with the group at the Churchill Gardens and how her home gardening has grown her personal appreciation for giving back at our public spaces. Thanks for all you do in our community, Alison!
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Calling All Youth Volunteers!
Want to make a difference and have fun? Lyngblomsten is looking for volunteers age 13 and up to help enrich the lives of their residents on Midway Parkway. Join for activities such as:
- Board games, card games, bingo
- Fingernail painting
- Ice cream socials and birthday parties
- Wheelchair transport
- Arts and Crafts
- Mail Delivery
- So much more!
They also offer scholarships for students who qualify!
For more information, please contact Jen: jemerson@lyngblomsten.org or 651-632-5406
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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 the 41st Hmong International Freedom Festival aka Hmong J4th Soccer Tournament, to be held Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 from 8 am- 8 pm with a soundcheck on Friday, June 20 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The event will be located at 1155 Jessamine Ave W (McMurray Field). There will be a public hearing on the variance at the May 24 City Council meeting. Further details concerning this event will be forthcoming.
Upcoming License Renewals*
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Como Zoo & Conservatory (1225 Eastabrook Dr.): Liquor licenses are up for renewal July 23. 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.
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D & L Food and Gas (626 Larpenteur Ave): Gas Station license is up for renewal July 28. 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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It's Okay To Talk About It
Sunday, May 21 11:30am @ Restoration Chapel (1535 Como Ave) and via Zoom. There is a $20 stipend offered for in-person attendees. (Zoom link)
May is the month to create awareness about mental health.
In collaboration with Ramsey County and Restoration Chapel, HAVEN, Int'l is hosting a community conversation on mental health. Please join for community conversation.
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Apply For HomeHelpMN Now
HomeHelpMN is for homeowners who have past-due expenses for their mortgage, contract for deed, manufactured home loan, property taxes, homeowners' insurance, homeowner association fees, lot rent or Tribal land lease.
The program is almost fully subscribed, and the program will soon be coming to an end β apply now before the program runs out of funds!
As assistance funds run low, the HomeHelpMN program will move to a waitlist. If your application is submitted before the waitlist, it will be reviewed subject to available funding. Applications on the waitlist will be prioritized by risk of housing displacement and submitted date and time if funds are available.
APPLY NOW at HomeHelpMN.org or call 800.388.3226
If you have questions about HomeHelpMN, call 800.388.3226. HomeHelpMN Live Chat and Call Center are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central time). Interpretation services are available.
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Saint Paul Bicycle Plan Update
An updated Saint Paul Bicycle Plan draft now available for feedback.
Over the past 18 months, city staff have been working with community members and stakeholders to update the Bicycle Plan. The Bicycle Plan guides investment and resources to make biking safer, easier, more convenient, and more connected.
Community members can review these documents or watch this video to learn more about the updates to the Bicycle Plan:
Share your feedback by posting comments on the interactive Bicycle Plan Network Map. You can also share more in-depth feedback through the survey.
The city is looking for feedback through the end of June and a representative from the project is tentatively scheduled to present to the D10 Land Use committee in June (3rd Wednesdays @ 6pm).
For more information, visit stpaul.gov/bikeplan.
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Hamline Midway Library will close beginning May 28
Hamline Midway Library will close to the public beginning May 28, 2023 for decommissioning of the existing library building as the process of building a new library continues.
SPPL invites community members to check out books, DVDs, and more from Hamline Midway Library shelves and keep them for the duration of construction and return them once the new library opens.
A few things to note:
- You may check out and return materials to Hamline Midway through Saturday, May 27.
- Starting May 15, Hamline Midway will no longer be an option to select when choosing a location to pick up your holds.
Bookmobile
The SPPL Bookmobile will continue to make stops in the Hamline Midway neighborhood, including at Hamline Hi-Rise, Victoria/West Nevada, Lyngblomsten Apartments senior residence, and a new weekly stop at Hamline Hancock Recreation Center. Information on location hours and the Bookmobile schedule can be found on the SPPL website.
You can view the full SPPL press release here.
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Free electronics recycling for Ramsey County residents
Ramsey County residents looking to get rid of computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronics now have a free and easy way to recycle them. Ramsey County has partnered with Repowered to refurbish or recycle unwanted electronics, keeping toxic metals like lead, mercury and cadmium out of the environment. All data from electronics dropped off at Repowered will be physically destroyed or electronically wiped.
The electronics collection site is located at:
Repowered
860 Vandalia Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Learn more about Ramsey Countyβs electronics recycling program and check which items are accepted at ramseycounty.us/Electronics or call 651-633-EASY (3279), answered 24/7.
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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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