Hamline Midway Opportunities in March
Michael Jon Olson
Hamline Midway Opportunities in March
In this Issue:
· Hamline Midway Heartwood Festival
· Midway Local Foods Resource Hub
· Recycle it Forward
· Forever Saint Paul Challenge
· Family Square Dance
· March Events at the Hamline Midway Library
· March Opportunities from Hamline Midway Elders
Registration Open for Hamline Midway Heartwood Festival
Registration is now open for exhibitors and sponsors for the Hamline Midway Heartwood Festival, which will be held Saturday, June 1 in Newell Park. Businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and government agencies are all welcome! Those unable to exhibit or sponsor can advertise in the event program or donate to the silent auction. For more information, visit the HMC website.
Join the Midway Local Food Resource Hub
Get $45 worth of seeds and seedlings for as little as $10! Become a member of the Midway Local Food Resource Hub by filling out the application here. The Midway Hub is a community-based network of residents, organizations, and businesses in the northwest portion of St. Paul that support each other to grow, cook, preserve, and compost their own fresh produce.
Recycle it Forward
The City of Saint Paul invites you to shape the future of waste management in St. Paul. Recycle it Forward, a community-based waste management assessment project, is your opportunity to give input and share your ideas relating to waste management programs and services (e.g. recycling, composting, litter, bulky items, and trash services). For more information, to follow the process, or to share your ideas, visit the Recycle it Forward website.
Forever Saint Paul Challenge
What would you do with $1 million to make Saint Paul great? The Saint Paul Foundation and Minnesota Idea Open are asking for your idea to help keep our state capital forever strong. Be a part of the fun! For more information and to learn how to submit your idea, visit the Forever Saint Paul Challenge website.
Family Square Dance – 6:30 to 8:30pm, Saturday, March 16 at Hamline Church (1514 Englewood)
Please join us for a family square dance with band and caller; all ages welcome, no experience necessary. Cost is $5 individual; $15 family. A pay-what-you-will dinner is offered from 6:00 to 6:30pm. All proceeds from the freewill dinner go to Imagine No Malaria, a United Methodist church campaign.
March Events at the Hamline Midway Library
All events at 1558 West Minnehaha (just east of Snelling).
For more information, please call the library at 651-642-0293
Saturday Club: Saturday, March 9, 1:30 – 3:00pm
Activities will include arts, crafts and fun for all! Everyone welcome.
Kids Book Club: Saturday March 16, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Book lovers, unite! Come join us in discussing a Maud Hart Lovelace book. Our club will also vote for 2013 Maud Hart Lovelace nominees. Let's meet and eat treats while we discuss books. For ages 8-12. New members always welcome!
Paw Pals: Saturday, March 16, 1:30 – 3:00pm
School-age children can choose a book of their selection to read with Toby, our Paw Pal. Each session is 15 minutes in length, please sign up at the Library.
Teen Book Club: Saturday, March 16, 2:30 – 3:30pm
Join us in discussing Happenstance Found (Book 1 of the Books of Umber) by P.W. Catanese. The Library will provide treats and fun activities for attendees. Open to ages 11-18.
Charlie Chaplin Mini Film Fest: Friday, March 29, 2:00pm
Come enjoy some family-friendly fun with two short, silent Charlie Chaplin comedies, The Kid and Shoulder Arms. Popcorn, hot cider, and Charlie Chaplin trivia contest, all free!
March Opportunities from Hamline Midway Elders
All events at 1514 Englewood Avenue
To RSVP or for more information, contact HME at 651-209-6542
HME Luncheon: Ways to Address Low Vision. Tuesday, March 12, 11:30am
Large print is not the only way to deal with low vision. There are talking watches & scales and scanners that read! Learn the latest from the Low Vision Store. A free will donation is requested for the meal. There is no charge for the presentation, which begins at 12:15.
Caregivers Support Group, Thursday, March 14, 6:30 – 8:00pm
This group is open to anyone caring for older adults or persons any age with special needs and will be facilitated by HME staff and trained volunteers. Free, refreshments provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more info or to pre-register, contact: mon...@hmelders.org or (651) 209-6542.
Exercise Classes for Painful Joints, Tuesdays & Thursdays, until April 11, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Free, chair-based, joint-friendly exercise classes. Instructors have been trained by the MN Arthritis Foundation. Exercises can be done either seated or standing.