Hamline Midway Neighborhood News - Give to the Max & Block Club Dinner
Faith Krogstad
Hamline Midway Neighborhood News for November 8, 2012
HMC Events & Opportunities
Love Your Neighborhood? Support Hamline Midway Coalition on Give to the Max Day – November 15! Hamline Midway Coalition counts on your support for community building, economic development, transportation, and local food initiatives. Help make our neighborhood great by donating on Thursday, November 15 at www.givemn.org/hamlinemidway. It’s easy!
Block Club Organizer Training & Recognition Event
Are you interested in starting a block club? Do you already organize events on your block? Come to HMC's annual block club organizer training and recognition event on Thursday, November 29 from 6:00-8:00pm. Dinner will be served, location TBD. This is a great chance to get to know other block club organizers, brush up on your organizing skills, and celebrate the important work of neighborhood community builders. Please RSVP to Faith, fa...@hamlinemidway.org or 651-494-7683.
Environment
Wood Smoke – This is the time of year many residents fire up their wood stoves. Want to learn how to reduce the impact of wood smoke on air quality and help your neighbors breathe easier? Check out Living Green 365’s article, “Wood smoke and the air we breathe.”
Arts
University Avenue Documentary Screenings - Myers Communication Group, along with the Ramsey County Historical Society, is hosting four showings of a documentary called University Avenue: One Street, a Thousand Dreams. This work, which will be run on TPT 2 in December, looks back at the once thriving nature of the street, and how it’s going through some revitalization. Showings will be at two locations: The Wilder Foundation (451 Lexington Parkway N.) on Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 am, and Monday, November 19 at 7:00pm; and at Gordon Parks High School (1212 University Ave. W.) on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm. RSVP encouraged by calling 651.744.1204.
Jazz on the Line - Come and join friends and neighbors at the Mai Village restaurant (394 University Ave) every third Thursday for a night of jazz and Brazilian music! The music starts at 6:30pm and runs until 10:00pm. There is no cover charge, but you are encouraged to support the restaurant by ordering dinner and drinks. Reservations are requested by calling 651-290-2585. You can find more information at http://www.facebook.com/SaveMaiVillage.
See youth art opportunities under the Youth & Family category.
Youth & Family
Hamline Midway Library Happenings – Call 651-642-0293 or stop by the library at 1558 W Minnehaha Ave, near the intersection of Snelling and Minnehaha, to sign up for events that require pre-registration. All events are free.
- Paw Pals – Come join us for Paw Pals, where a child can read with our volunteers Marsha and Toby (our loveable volunteer dog). Sign up today ; dates are Saturdays, October 27, November 17 and December 15 from 1:30-3:00pm.
- Storytimes - Storytimes are held at 10:30am every Friday. Share the joy of reading with your child!
- Saints & Sinners Book Club – Meets at 1:00pm on the first Saturday of every month. E-mail gerr...@q.com for information. Please include "Saints & Sinners" in the subject line.
Land Use & Transportation
Latest CCLRT Construction Update – An up-to-date account of which streets are open, where bus stops are, and other things commuters need to know!
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Hamline Midway Elders Events & Opportunities: All events are free, open to the public, held Hamline Church (1514 Englewood Ave) unless otherwise noted. Call 651-209-6542 for more information.
- Hamline Midway Elders hosts luncheons every second Tuesday of the month at 11:30am. Speaker presentations are free and begin at 12:15pm; a free will donation is requested for the meal. “Caring for Our Skin as it Ages” will be the topic at the November 13 luncheon. Call to make reservations and request free transportation.
- A Caregivers Support Group will take place every SECOND Thursday from 6:30-8.30pm. The group will be facilitated by trained volunteers and is intended for people caring for seniors, adults, or children with special needs.
- Hamline Midway CONNECTS - “Caring for our Neighbors and Neighborhood” networking group for persons 50+ now meets at Groundswell Coffee, Hamline & Thomas every third Thursday from 10:30-Noon. All welcome! For more information, contact Stephanie Digby at 642-1288.
Call for Artists: Ginkgo Coffeehouse Craft Fair
Ginkgo Coffeehouse will host a craft fair on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00am-5:00pm at 721 North Snelling Ave. Those interested in selling their work should email Kathy at Ka...@ginkgocoffee.com.
All You Care to Eat Turkey Dinner
St. Columbia (1330 Blair Avenue) will be hosting a turkey dinner buffet on Saturday, November 10 in their school auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 and bingo will follow until around 10:00pm. Prizes include turkeys and other items. Gear up for Thanksgiving—proceeds support youth play. For tickets, call (651) 646-4419.
Energy Smart Homes deferred loan program is now available to Saint Paul homeowners! These interest free loans are due in fifteen years, or when the borrower sells their home or refinances their mortgage and takes cash back. There is no minimum or maximum income to participate. Call LeAnne at the Neighborhood Energy Connection (651-221-4462 x132) or email lea...@thenec.org . Details can be found at www.TheNEC.org
NeighborhoodLIFT Program - Community Neighborhood Housing Services and Neighborhood Housing Services of Minneapolis are proud to be part of the NeighborhoodLIFT program in partnership with Wells Fargo Bank and NeighborWorks America. Discover the possibilities of homeownership and find out if it’s right for you! Find out if you are eligible for up to $15,000 in downpayment assistance. Learn how today! Contact Community Neighborhood Housing Services at (651) 292-8710.
Western District Police-Community Meeting - Attend community meetings at the Western District headquarters (389 N. Hamline Avenue) every third Tuesday of the month at 9:30am and 6:30pm to hear the latest crime news and prevention tips. This is your chance to have your concerns and questions heard by Senior Commander Todd Axtell and other officers. The next meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 15.
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Faith Krogstad
Community Organizer
Hamline Midway Coalition/District Council 11
1558 W. Minnehaha Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
fa...@hamlinemidway.org
www.hamlinemidway.org
(651) 494-7683