October eNews: Library LoveFest, Haunted Harvest Menagerie, and more!
Faith Krogstad
Hamline Midway Neighborhood News for October 11, 2012
HMC Events & Opportunities
Help Us Celebrate HMC’s 30th Anniversary – Join us at the Library LoveFest on Saturday, October 13 (see announcement in Youth & Family) to learn more about HMC’s work and current initiatives in the neighborhood. Enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Custom Drapery and Blinds by 1) wearing a nametag listing your name and a favorite book, 2) engage in conversation with a person you’ve never met, and 3) bring your new acquaintance back to the HMC table to enter your names in the drawing.
Haunted Harvest Menagerie – Come experience a brand new fall gathering - think bonfire, live music, arts, food, and a haunted room! Join us Saturday, October 27 from 5:30-9:30pm at Hancock Rec Center (1610 Hubbard Ave). We’ll be celebrating the local harvest by making Stone Soup (bring your veggies) and serving up roasted potatoes, squash, and hotdogs – free or affordably priced. Brought to you by Hancock Rec Center, Midway Frogtown Arborators Band, Hamline Midway Coalition, and the Midway Local Food Resource Hub. Check out the full schedule of entertainment and activities here or call Faith at 651-494-7683 for more information.
Hamline Midway’s First Permeable Pavement Alley Scheduled for Construction – The alley on the Hamline Midway Library’s block will be reconstructed using permeable pavement technology this month thanks to the efforts of HMC’s Community Building Committee and staff, Capitol Region Watershed District, and the City of St. Paul. This project will allow stormwater and its accompanying pollutants to soak into the ground rather than run off into local lakes and rivers and will serve as a pilot project for possible future implementation.
Environment
Water Your Trees! The Forestry Department is asking for help with watering trees during this abnormally dry period. Saturday’s projected rain will be a drop in the bucket. Water your boulevard trees in addition to your private trees. Larger trees should be watered 2-3 times per week for 1-2 hours using a slow trickle of water by the base area of the tree. Smaller trees should be watered every other day for 30 – 60 minutes using a trickle or a slow stream of water around the drip line (where water would drip during a rain event).
Changing Colors from Above - Come view the fall colors from atop the 127-foot Highland Water Tower during their autumn open house from 9 am-5 pm, Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14. This observation deck provides visitors with a wonderful view of the area, looking down on changing colors of the trees dotting the Highland Park golf course below and toward the Mississippi. This historic landmark is located at the intersection of Snelling and Ford Parkway. Admission is free for all ages. A 151-step staircase leads to the observation deck. For more information, call the St. Paul Regional Water Services at 651-266-6350.
Arts
Wacky Wheelers Community Bicycle Ride- Hoping to fit in one last bike ride as winter is quickly approaching? Join the Wacky Wheelers project and members of the Midway at Cycles for Change (712 University Ave W) on Saturday, October 13 for a day focused on family and bicycles. Artists Mitchell Dose and Alicia Dvorak will lead a bike decoration and embellishment workshop from 11:00am until 2:00pm, with a ride following and refreshments provided afterward. Bring your own bicycles—free supplies will be provided for decoration.
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. This event benefits the restaurant as it has been faced with foreclosure unless it raises enough funds by the end of October. 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.
Midway Conversations: A Film Premiere and Discussion – Come to the Turf Club on Wednesday, October 24 to see and discuss a 30-minute film about Hamline Midway neighbors’ perceptions of the community and enjoy happy hour and pizza. Doors open at 5:00pm, program from 5:30-7:00pm. The film is a project of Hamline University seniors in anthropology and is supported by Irrigate and the Turf Club.
Art Happens Here- Help celebrate the first year of “Irrigate” on Saturday October 27 from 10:00am-2:00pm. The event will take place at ZajLaug Chaw (262 University Ave W). “Art Happens Here” will be a festive, carnival-like event to learn about placemaking. Over two dozen local artists will engage and perform. The event is free, with food from local eateries and food trucks for purchase. Contact Kathy Mouacheupao at k.moua...@gmail.com or 651-331-6929.
Residential Street Vitality Program Project Gallery - Please join Marcus Young, City Artist in Residence, and his team of artists as they unveil their designs for the City’s Residential Street Vitality Program (RSVP) projects. The artists will display their designs and talk with residents at an informal open house Thursday, November 1 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Wellstone Center at Neighborhood House in the Ecolab Fireside Room just off the lobby. (179 Robie Street East, 55107).
See youth art opportunities under the Youth & Family category.
Youth & Family
Fourth Annual Library Love Fest & BNSF Railway Library Love 3K – Run, Walk, or Stroll to Support the Hamline Midway Library! Hamline Midway Library Association is hosting their annual celebration of community on Saturday, October 13 at the Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave. The 3K event begins at 9:00am with registration beginning at 8:00am. Music, a used book sale, food, games, artisans and more can be enjoyed until 2:00pm. Visit http://librarylove3k.wordpress.com to register for the 3K or call Jean at 651-771-8421 for more information.
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.
- Creative Movement for Kids – Move with a variety of music to strengthen physical coordination and activate the mind. Held Saturday, October 20 from 2:00-4:00pm. Registration required.
- 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.
- Toddler & Preschool Storytimes - Toddler and preschool storytimes are held at 10:30am every Friday. Share the joy of reading with your child!
- Saints & Sinners Book Club – Meets at 1:00 p.m. 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!
Temporary Road Closure: Portions of Minnehaha Avenue will be closed the morning of Saturday, October 13 for the Library LoveFest 3K Fun Run. Please plan accordingly.
Hamline Midway Library Alley Reconstruction – The parking lot behind the Hamline Midway Library building will be under construction beginning October 15 for alley improvements (see the announcement above in HMC Events and Opportunities). The book drop and accessible entrance (west door) will remain open and accessible via sidewalks from Minnehaha. Parking will be available on Minnehaha Avenue and surrounding streets.
Extra! Extra!
Feline Rescue’s Community Open House and Neighborhood Spay Day - Feline Rescue is planning a Community Open House and Neighborhood Spay Day on Sunday, October 14 from 10:00am-1:00pm at 593 Fairview Ave. North. Come tour the shelter, learn about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and find out how you can help when you see a stray cat in your community. A low-cost spay/neuter clinic will be offered that day, where up to 40 Hamline-Midway area cats can be spayed or neutered by MN SNAP (Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program).
Ginkgo Coffeehouse Fall Festival – Ginkgo will host a fall festival Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 14 featuring live entertainment, an art & craft fair, food, and more! Visit Ginkgo’s webpage for more information.
Hamline Midway Barter Market will take place Sunday, October 14 from 1-3pm at 1724 Englewood Avenue. If it stays warm through the end of the month, another market may be added on October 28.
Hamline Church Craft Sale – Hamline Chrurch United Meghodist Women host a Change of Seasons Craft Sale from 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday, October 27 at the church at 1514 Englewood Avenue. Enjoy coffee, threats and lunch and buy crafts, collectibles and Christmas items. Table space available. Call 651-646-3473 or visit www.hamlinechurch.org for more information.
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.
- Workshops Address Living Well with Chronic Conditions - A free, six-week workshop addressing how to live with chronic illnesses will be offered Wednesdays from October 3 through November 7, 6-8:15 p.m. at 1514 Englewood Ave. Sessions are designed for Hamline Midway residents 60+ with chronic conditions such as arthritis, depression, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, asthma and lung disease who desire a group setting in which to learn and support on another. Chronic Disease Self Management is a research-based program developed at Stanford University. Co-leaders have been trained through the MN Dept. of Health.
- 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 chair based yoga class will take place on Tuesday, October 16. The class will be at Hamline Methodist Church, 1514 Englewood Ave.
- 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.
Ramsey County Election Judges Needed - Election judges work all day, from 6:00am to approximately 9:00pm. Prior to serving a two-hour paid training session must be completed. A number of evening and morning sessions will be available to choose from in October. Compensation begins at $8.00/hour. Contact 651-266-2171 or electi...@co.ramsey.mn.us if you are interested.
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, October 16.
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Faith KrogstadCommunity Organizer
Hamline Midway Coalition/District Council 11
1558 W. Minnehaha Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
fa...@hamlinemidway.org
www.hamlinemidway.org
(651) 494-7683