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Nov. 3-4 | Book, Game, and Music Swap @ Oxford Comm.Center (270 Lexington Pwky) Free
Sat, Nov. 4, 9am-3pm - Holiday Bazaar @ Maternity of Mary St. Andrew School (592 Arlington Ave)
More Holiday Markets below
Nov. 4-26 | Fall Flower Show Pt. 2 @ Como Conservatory
October-November | Como Curb Cleanup
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Como Kindness: 2023 Thanksgiving Meals Fundraiser
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The Como Community Council is once again working to support isolated neighborhood seniors this Thanksgiving. So, in partnership with the North End South Como Block Nurse Program, we have a goal of providing meals for 100 neighborhood seniors. How you can help is simple:
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Make a financial donation. Every $12 you contribute buys one Thanksgiving meal: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, a roll and, of course, dessert.
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Volunteer to deliver meals w/ Block Nurse Program. Reach out to Alaina Gall at alaina@necbnp.org or 651-489-4067.
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Know Your Como: It takes a Village! - Give to the Max
Over the past year District 10 Como Community Council has had the privilege of working with many individual and group volunteers to plan and put on the major community events that are hosted each year. We have been hosting a major event in each of the four subdistricts so that we can encourage neighbors from the whole community to engage with each other and community partners that have vested interest in the district. We ask for your financial support to keep these events alive and growing!
During the May 13 “Pick Up and Party” event at Orchard Rec Center the community serviced the neighborhood by picking up trash after the long winter and enjoyed a FREE Community Meal. Your financial support will continue to allow these events to thrive! Read more...
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Join Us Next Week For Something New
D10 Social - Wednesday - Nov. 8, 6pm
@ Half-Time Rec (1013 Front Ave)
Starting next week the Como Community Council is going to try putting down the gavel once a month for a social gathering. This agenda-free meet-up will vary in time and location, but will generally happen between our two monthly meetings on the second Wednesday each month. You will find the details here in the newsletter or on our website.
These events are open to all, we hope they'll provide an opportunity for D10 regulars, veterans, and newcomers to get to know one another better outside the confines of our formal meetings. No board business will be conducted at these meet-ups.
Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6pm at Half-Time Rec (1013 Front Ave), our table will be identified with some version of the D10 logo adjacent to this text. Come say hi and root for D10 Board Member and Neighborhood Relations Co-Chair Lauren's darts team!
Questions? Email district10@district10comopark.org
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The Leaves Are Everywhere: 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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Holiday Market Watch
Happy Holiday Market season. Please share any favorite local markets to include next week.
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Sat, Nov. 4, 9am-3pm - Holiday Bazaar @ Maternity of Mary St. Andrew School (592 Arlington Ave)
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Sat, Nov. 4, 9am-4pm & Sun, Nov. 5 11am-2pm - Holiday Fair Trade Market @ New Life Presbyterian (965 Larpenteur Ave.)
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Sun, Nov. 5, Noon - 6 pm - Art show in our home (1220 Pascal St. N)
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Sat, Nov. 11, Noon-6pm - Art on the Porch @ 1410 Pascal St. N
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Nov. 4-12 - Peggy's Holiday Boutique @ Roseville Skating Center (2661 Civic Center Dr,)
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Monthly Blood Pressure Clinics
Love your heart! ComoConnects (Formerly Como Falcon Heights Block Nurse Program) offers four free/donation-based Blood Pressure Clinics each month.
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1st & 3rd Mondays from 2-3:30pm at Arbor Pointe Apartments (635 Maryland Ave. W)
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2nd & 4th Mondays from 2-3:30pm at Falcon Heights City Hall (2077 Larpenteur Ave. W.)
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Como Parks & Rec Programming
Frogtown Park and Farm Survey
Parks and Rec will be releasing a competitive solicitation in November for future management of Frogtown Park and Farm and would like community ideas and experiences to influence that process. Please complete the survey to help shape the future of Frogtown Park and Farm.
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
Business License Renewals*:
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BP (623 Como Ave): Gas Station license is up for renewal Jan. 20. Anyone with input should contact the Ward 5 City Council office: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Ted’s Recreation (1084 Larpenteur Ave): Liquor & Entertainment licenses are up for renewal Jan 31. Anyone with input should contact the Ward 5 City Council office: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Bole Ethiopian Cuisine (1341 Pascal St): Liquor, Wine, & Patio licenses are up for renewal Jan 7. Anyone with input should contact the Ward 4 City Council office: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
*While license notifications serve as community reminders, feedback on a business license can be submitted at any time.
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Book, Game, and Music Swap
Come swap your books, games, puzzles, and music or find other items to enjoy at the city's free Book, Game and Music Swap.
Drop off items you no longer want or browse the shelves for something new. By donating items and using second-hand items, you prevent them from being thrown in the trash and wasted. All items will be exchanged freely.
Book, Game, and Music Swap
Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington Pwky) on:
- Thur, Nov. 2, 3-5pm
- Fri, Nov. 3, 3-5pm
- Sat, Nov. 4, 10am-Noon
For more information visit www.stpaul.gov/recycle
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What to bring:
- Board Games
- Video games
- Books
- Magazines
- Puzzles
- CDs, Records, and Cassettes
- DVDs and VHS Tapes
- Sheet Music
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What NOT to bring:
- Electronics (such as gaming consoles and DVD players)
- Toys
- Instruments
- Games and puzzles with missing or broken pieces
- NO more than 5 boxes of items per person
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Inaugural St. Paul Climate Forum
The Saint Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board is hosting the city’s first Climate Forum, highlighting the city’s current climate initiatives, innovative approaches to climate action, and goals for a greener future.
WHAT: Saint Paul Climate Forum, co-hosted by the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board.
WHO:
- Mayor Carter
- Saint Paul Chief Resilience Officer Russ Stark
- Saint Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board
- City, county, and community partners
WHEN: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6 p.m.
WHERE:
The Wellstone Center, Room 272
179 Robie St E
St. Paul, MN, 55107
Attendees are encouraged to register using this link. All are welcome to attend the free event, a separate kids' activity room will be available throughout the event, and light snacks will be provided for attendees. View the Facebook event.
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Snow Summit On-Demand
Saint Paul Public Works recently hosted a Snow Summit event that included the first ever Alley Captain's Forum. The event was well attended and proved a nice opportunity to commiserate with fellow Alley Captains (as well as share tips, resources, and experiences.)
Public Works is working on adding some digital resources for new and existing Alley Captains, but in the meantime you can view recordings of the Alley Captain Panel as well as the latest version of the all-informing Snow Operations 101 presentation that helps explain the hows and whys of St. Paul snow clearing.
Here's an obligatory link to the very useful Snow Emergency Parking Map as well. Bookmark it, share it with your friends!
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Co-create the Future of Transit
Metro Transit invites you to join in co-creating a bold vision for transit. Your insights will directly influence a new strategic plan, which they aspire to complete and share in early 2024. This plan will be the blueprint guiding their workplans and budgets in 2024 and beyond.
As part of this collaboration, Metro Transit leadership will host several events in November.
Event Details:
- Tue, Nov. 14, 9-10:30am, Union Depot, Veteran’s Gallery Room
- Thur, Nov. 16, 6-7:30pm, Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall
The events will feature an update from Metro Transit, a facilitated activity to get your feedback, and conversation with many of the individuals that lead their agency, including General Manager Lesley Kandaras.
The events are free, and everyone is welcome. If you have any questions or need accommodations, please email erik.thompson@metrotransit.org. You can also visit their website: Metro Transit Forward.
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St. Paul Sound Level Variance Proposal
The Saint Paul Department of Safety & Inspections (DSI) is hoping to improve the review and approval process for amplified sound at events. (See informational flyer for details)
Given the proposed process will involve an ordinance amendment, DSI will finalize amendment language and forward to the City Council. The expected City Council Public Hearing will be on December 6, 2023.
D10 will share any additional details stemming from this past week's engagement meeting we hear of in this newsletter.
For questions or to submit comments, contact DSI Deputy Director Dan Niziolek at dan.niziolek@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-9108
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Need Help with MNsure?
Drop-in hours at Face to Face are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 PM, or call to schedule an appointment.
Face to Face MNsure Navigators are available for anyone in the community who may need assistance with MNsure. If you have questions about getting enrolled, re-enrolling, making sure your information is up to date, or any other concern, please call them at 651-772-5555 to schedule an in-person, phone, or virtual appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome at their clinic (1165 Arcade St.) every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. They are here to help by phone or in-person, all free of charge. Find out more about Face to Face at https://face2face.org/.
Free Health Insurance Help - MNSure
Open enrollment begins November 1, 2023, and ends January 15, 2024.
Residents can compare options, sign up for health coverage, or change plans through MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace.
Preview 2024 medical and dental plans now.
- Minnesotans who qualify for health coverage through Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare and members of federally recognized tribes can enroll in health insurance through MNsure at any time throughout the year.
- Other Minnesotans who need health insurance are eligible to enroll in health insurance during MNsure’s upcoming open enrollment period.
More information is available with the Assister Directory.
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Ramsey County Environmental Resources
Join the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee
Ramsey County is updating the plan for 2024. They are recruiting community members to join the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee to provide feedback and ideas on how trash and recycling are managed in our county.
Learn more about the committee. If you are interested in joining, complete the application by Dec. 1, 2023 (deadline has been extended).
If you have any questions, please contact Nawal Ahmed (nawal.ahmed@ramseycounty.us).
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Tips to avoid a wait at yard waste sites
Ramsey County yard waste sites experience heavy traffic during the fall. To avoid a wait, consider the following tips:
- Visit yard waste sites on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Avoid the first hour of opening since there is almost always a rush. If you need to go on a weekend, Saturday mornings between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. can be less busy.
- Avoid fall weekends with warm, dry weather.
- Visit the sites during cold or rainy weather or when the Vikings are playing.
- If possible, hold on to your collected yard waste until the end of the season. Traffic at the sites decreases significantly after the third weekend in November.
Please note that off-season hours are December through March, and yard waste sites are only open on weekends during those months.
View yard waste site locations and hours
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Yard waste site policy: Dumping trailers
Just a friendly reminder that mechanical or hydraulic dumping trailers and dump trucks are not allowed at Ramsey County yard waste sites - this includes both residential and commercial equipment.
Dumping trailers and dump trucks pose safety and contamination concerns and are primarily used by commercial services, which are not permitted at county yard waste sites. Read the Policy.
If you have a dumping trailer or dump truck, you can use a commercial yard waste site.
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Fall Yard Waste Disposal
Turn your pumpkins into compost! Drop off your pumpkins at a Ramsey County yard waste site for free. Remove candles, paint, glitter, or other decorations before disposing at a yard waste site. You can also bring leftover hay bales and corn stalks (no string, ribbon, or other decorations) to be composted. For more details, visit www.RamseyRecycles.com/yardwaste.
Please remember that pumpkins are NOT allowed at the Beulah Ave. Food Scraps site by McMurray Fields, it's more holiday cheer than our bins can handle, take them to the yard waste sites!
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