October 13, 2023 | Friday | |
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Fri, Oct. 13, 6:01pm | Movie in the Park: Friday the 13th @ Harriet Island Free
Sat, Oct. 14, 9am-2pm | Snow Summit @ Dale Street Municipal Garage (891 Dale St)
Sat, Oct. 14, 10:30am-1pm | Eclipse Party @ Como Planetarium (780 Wheelock Pkwy) Free
Sat, Oct. 14, 6-10pm | Oktoberfest @ Holy Childhood Church (1435 Midway Pkwy) - $10, 21+
Oct. 14-15, 9am-5pm | Highland Park Water Tower Open House Free
October-November | Como Curb Cleanup
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Saturday: St. Paul Snow Summit
Sat, Oct. 14 11am-2pm @ Dale Street Municipal Garage (891 Dale Street)
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Calling all Alley Captains past, present, and future! Saint Paul Public Works Department is planning a Snow Summit on October 14 that kicks off with an Alley Captain Conference from 9-11am, for those who organize the required annual snow clearing of shared alleys.
From 11am-2pm community members can visit with different exhibitor groups, organizations, and city departments to learn about winter preparedness and check out winter equipment. (And Food Trucks!)
D10 Executive Director Shevek McKee will be there staffing the Alley Captain corner from 12:30-2pm...if he doesn't drive off with a Snow Plow instead. Come say hi!
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Back to the 50's Parking Survey
The Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA), sponsor of MSRA BACK TO THE 50’S Weekend, is working with District 10 in learning the desires of residents as to parking in the neighborhood during the MSRA BACK TO THE 50’S Weekend.
MSRA will be in attendance with paper surveys (and a car!) at Saturday's Tilden Harvest Festival, but we're also offering a digital version of the survey you can participate and share with your neighbors. The questions are about making the street parking restrictions closer to those during the State Fair as well as gauging interest in lawn parking. It will take you less time to complete the survey than it did to read this!
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Not Too Late: Como CURB Cleanup
Now through November 30, in front of your own home!
Como Community Council is again teamed up with the Capitol Region Watershed District for the Como Curb Cleanup. When it rains, leaves on streets release nutrients into the water that flows into storm drains and the lake. There it becomes food for invasive algae. Join 100+ neighbors in sweeping your curb once a week this fall to help keep Lake Como clean with this surprisingly effective effort.
Signing up to be an official participant helps us track results and helps (a lot) to support future efforts! You can also represent with a cool Curb Cleanup Lawn Sign this year if you register!
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D10 Meetings Next Week
Land Use Committee Meeting - Tuesday, October 17, 6pm
Hybrid on Zoom and at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
The D10 Land Use Committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6pm, starting in November our meetings will begin at 7pm. All D10 meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Next week we will discuss a pedestrian safety assessment idea and debrief Saturday's Snow Summit, in addition to some regular committee updates. Join us!
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D10 Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 17, 7:15pm
Hybrid on Zoom and at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
The D10 Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm, starting in November our meetings will begin at 7pm. Meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Next week the board will host a Know Your Rights presentation from the St. Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO). We wil also hear a quarterly financial update and discuss some other board business. All are welcome!
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Give Blood in Como
Tuesday, October 17, 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 Tuesday, October 17, 9am-3pm. Space is limited, reservations required.
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!
DONOR PROMOTION: Fall into giving blood Oct 1 thru 20 get $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
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Partial Solar Eclipse Party at Como Planetarium!
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:30am-1pm @ Como Elementary (780 Wheelock Pkwy)
Get ready to witness a mesmerizing celestial alignment between the moon and the sun at Como Planetarium! Join tomorrow, October 14, from 10:30am-1pm to watch the PARTIAL ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE! The eclipse will be at 50% here in MN and an unusual sight to see.
Solar telescopes and solar viewers will be on hand for safe viewing. In addition, the planetarium will be open for short programs and hands-on activities. Solar eclipses have captured the imagination of humanity for generations. Bring your family and friends for an engaging celestial event!
This FREE event occurs rain or shine. Registration not required.
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Oktoberfest on Midway Pkwy
Saturday, Oct. 14, 6-10pm @ Holy Childhood Church (1435 Midway Pkwy) - $10, 21+
Holy Childhood Church is hosting an evening of beer, food, and fun at their Oktoberfest event. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this traditional German festival!
At Oktoberfest, you can indulge in a variety of delicious beer and wine and feast on mouthwatering German cuisine, including bratwurst, pretzels and more!
As you enjoy the live music, you can take part in the exciting games and activities planned, there's something for everyone.
Mark your calendar for this unforgettable event! Join their Oktoberfest and experience the spirit of German culture, delicious food, and of course, fantastic beer. Prost!
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Como Parks & Rec Programming
No-School-Day Camps! Spend MEA @ Como Zoo
North Dale Rec Center (1414 N. St. Albans)
Ongoing Drop-In Programming
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
New License Application:
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Kitty’s Corner 3 (626 W. Larpenteur Ave. - D & L Location): A new Class N license application for Gas Station, Tobacco Shop, Malt Off Sale has been shared with D10. Anyone with input can email the Como Community Council or contact the Department of Safety & Inspections (DSI) at 651-266-8989, or email DSI-Licensing@ci.stpaul.mn.us. New Owner, Amna Kiran, is planning to attend the Nov. 1 D10 Community Meeting.
*While license notifications serve as community reminders, feedback on a business license can be submitted at any time.
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SPPS Budget Engagement Sessions
SPPS students, families, staff and community members are invited to attend one of three public engagement sessions that will take place between Oct. 17-25. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
In addition to providing a basic understanding of district/school budgeting, feedback gathered from these sessions will be used to inform future district budget decisions.
The meetings will take place from 5:30pm-8pm at the following locations:
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October 17, 2023 - East African Elementary Magnet School (437 Edmund Ave. W.)
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October 23, 2023 - American Indian Magnet School (1075 Third St E.)
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October 25, 2023 - Como Park Senior High School (740 Rose Ave. W)
These meetings will be conducted in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali and Karen.
Additional languages are available by request only: Amharic, Arabic, ASL, French, Oromo, Swahili, Tigrinya, Urdu and Vietnamese.
While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged.
To register, please visit spps.org/budget-engagement.
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Virtual Affordable Housing Bus Tour
Tuesday, October 17. 8am on Zoom
MICAH, the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing is hosting a virtual bus tour that will cover the continuum to housing. Freedom from the Streets and the Dorothy Day Center will cover outreach and shelter, HOMELine’s Daniel Suitor will review rent control implementation and we will talk about new ownership models with Ianni Houmas of the East Side Real Estate Investment Cooperative. We will also have a tour of different grassroots organizing models, and updates on state and national legislative organizing.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/StPaulBus23 or email slade@micah.org.
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Better Road Foundation Family Nutrition Program
A Better Road Foundation offers a Family Nutrition program that offers delivery of freshly made meals and assorted food boxes with love and dignity.
There are opportunities to sign up for both receiving food deliveries as well as volunteering to prepare and deliver the boxes.
If you have questions you can reach out to Harry at (651) 363-5453 or email Betterroadboard21@gmail.com
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Ramsey County Environmental Resources
Fix-It Volunteers wanted.
Ramsey County is looking for positive, friendly individuals to help check in participants at Fix-It Clinics. No experience in repair needed! Help weigh materials, record data and greet members of the community. Email FixItClinics@co.ramsey.mn.us for more information.
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Climate Action Community Conversation
From more extreme weather events to higher rates of diseases, climate change impacts so many parts of our lives. While we all feel these impacts, they are greatest among under-recognized, ethnically and racially diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
Together we can help minimize the impacts of climate change. Please join Ramsey County on Oct. 18 from 4pm-7pm at Neighborhood House/ The Wellstone Center to discuss Ramsey County's planned climate actions. Registration required. All are welcome, including young adults and children. You will receive a $25 gift card and a full meal as compensation for your time.
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Fall Yard Waste Disposal
This fall, drop off your leaves, small branches, grass clippings at a Ramsey County yard waste site for free. Yard waste items cannot be dropped off at the food scraps (organics) sites. For a list of yard waste site hours and locations, visit www.RamseyRecycles.com/yardwaste.
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Saint Paul Financial Experiences Survey
The City of Saint Paul has partnered with 10Seven to conduct a study on Saint Paul residents' financial experiences. In an effort to fulfill the Mayor’s promise to advance economic justice, the City of Saint Paul is commissioning research to learn about the best ways to improve economic opportunities and outcomes for residents.
There are two options:
More information at
stpaul.gov/financial-empowerment/city-partners-with-10seven
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What's Happening at the Fairgrounds? | |
Curio Brands Warehouse Sale | |
DESCRIPTION
Discounts on candles, home care, and beauty products from brands including Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.
LOCATION
Education Building
HOURS
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon
ADMISSION
Free public admission
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Twin Cities Book Festival | |
DESCRIPTION
Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors.
LOCATION
Progress Center
HOURS - Saturday, Oct. 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADMISSION
Free public admission
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