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SATURDAY
D10 Tilden Harvest Festival 2023
Saturday Oct. 7 3-5pm @ Tilden Park
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We invite you to save the date for the D10 Como Community Council Harvest Festival. Join us on October 7th at Tilden Park from 3-5pm for demonstrations, pie tasting, carnival games, crafts, bookmobile and more! Thanks to The Raptor Center 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!
Everyone is invited to this free event!
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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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2023 Como CURB Cleanup
October 1 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 On-Demand
Through the miracle of modern technology, most of our Como community meeting presentation recordings are available to view on our website. You don't even have to have a Tik Tok account!
St. Paul Climate Action Dashboard - 10/4/23
This past week at our Environment committee meeting we welcomed Russ Stark, St. Paul Chief Resilience Officer and Ana de la Torre, Sustainability Coordinator, who shared about the St. Paul Climate Action Dashboard website. View the recording here on our website.
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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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St. Paul Art Crawl: Front Ave. Pottery
October 6-8 @ Front Ave. Pottery and Tile (895 Front Ave)
Front Avenue Pottery and Tile is hosting Firing It Up in South Como again for the St. Paul Art Crawl Oct. 6-8.
The weekend-long event features free food and drink, Live Music (Friday), Throwing Demos (Saturday), and Kid Zones.
Dates/Times
- Fri, Oct. 6, 5-10pm
- Sat, Oct. 7, 10am-5pm
- Sun, Oct 8, 11am-4pm
More Info on the Front Ave. Pottery Facebook
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Get Involved With Churchill Gardens! All Are Welcome!
Please join the Churchill Gardens garden stewards to keep Churchill Gardens beautiful! We will have monthly group weed events through October. Come when you can! There’s no commitment necessary to stay the full session or to come each time. We’d love to see you there!
When and Where
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Monday, October 9, 5pm-7pm at Churchill Gardens
- At the intersection of Van Slyke Ave and Churchill St, south of Como Lake
The Fine Print
Please come ready to bend, stoop and walk on sometimes uneven terrain. Trowels and some gloves will be available for people to use. You’re welcome to bring your own. Attendees will need to sign a consent and liability waiver when they arrive, and wear a hi-vis vest if available. People under the age of 18 need to be with an adult. Please bring your own water.
Questions?
Contact Alison Goetzman at alison.goetzman@gmail.com
Follow Churchill Gardens on Facebook
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Open House: Como Park Long Range Plan
Tuesday, October 10, 5-7pm @ Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is inviting community members to an Open House for the Como Regional Park Long Range Plan Project on Tuesday, October 10 from 5-7pm at the Historic Como Streetcar Station. This event will follow a general open house format starting with a greeting period, followed by a short presentation at 5:45 PM.
The presentation will include:
- An overview of the project progress and proposed updates included with the project.
- Next steps as we move forward to adoption.
- An update for the Como Lakeside Pavilion project
The open house will conclude with an informal discussion period where those in attendance will be asked to provide feedback on what items proposed for this project should be prioritized for implementation.
Project Updates and Materials can be found at the Como Regional Park Long Range Plan Website
Additional Project information is located at the Como Regional Park Engage Saint Paul Website.
This event is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Snacks will be provided.
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Como Park Living At Home Block Nurse Program Changes Name to COMOCONNECTS
For 30 years, Como Park Living At Home Block Nurse Program (CPLAHBNP) has been helping seniors in the Como Park and Falcon Heights neighborhoods live better in their own homes and apartments. Providing health-centric services, up to and including nurse visits and nurse-provided care, was the program’s core focus.
But the continued rapid expansion of the local senior population, and its ever- growing range of expectations and interests, has called for ongoing adjustments and expansions to the program’s original mission – and for a new program name that is reflective of these changes. Beginning on October 1st, 2023, CPLAHBNP will become:
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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
Registration for fall swimming lessons at Great River Water Park is now open. Great River is reopened for the season now.
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
Upcoming License Renewals*
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Automate Car Repair (991 Front Ave): Auto Repair Garage License is up for renewal Nov. 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.
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Speedway (950 Lexington Pkwy): Malt Off Sale and Gas Station Licenses are up for renewal Dec. 1. 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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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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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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Save the Date: Snow Summit
Sat, Oct. 14 9am-2pm @ Dale Street Municipal Garage (891 Dale Street)
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.
This is a special free forum to bring together Saint Paul residents who are currently serving as the alley (or block) captain for your neighbors to learn from other alley captains. The conference is open to current and prospective alley captains - and anyone who is interested in learning more about how to organize their neighbors to get their alley plowed by the residents or a private contractor. This conference is also open to board and committee members of Saint Paul District Councils.
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!)
The event details are still being worked out, but Public Works is asking interested Alley Captains (and wannabe Alley Captains) to RSVP to secure their spot and help them plan!
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Ramsey County Environmental Resources
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 County’s 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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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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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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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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DESCRIPTION
Celebrate with friends & family in the best venue for Oktoberfest in the historic Progress Center! Stop by for Minnesota craft brews & ciders, tasty local food, traditional Bavarian dancers, music, merchandise vendors, and more!
LOCATION
Progress Center
HOURS - Oct. 6 & 7
Friday: 5-11 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 10 p.m.
ADMISSION
Admission to the event is free, but a wristband is required for alcohol.
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DESCRIPTION
The Minnesota Harvest Horse Show is the longest running indoor exclusively hunter/jumper show in the United States.
LOCATION
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex
HOURS
Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday: 6:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
Free public admission during the day.
Tickets for the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: $14 at the door, $12 online
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