District 10
Como Community Council
Hello Como Neighbors!

Looks like finally some of these trees got the memo about fall’s arrival.  It is looking lovely out there.


Give Como Lake a break this year and rake up those leaves!

Here’s what’s goin’ on in Como…

1.     District 10 Annual meeting with Elections
2.     Yoga this Saturday!
3.     Halloween Pancake Breakfast
4.     Buckthorn Bust
5.     Como Park Survey
6.     Senior Chore Service-Do you know a senior who could use a hand?
7.     Youth Commission-an opportunity for older kids
8.     Chat with a gardener-Save the date

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1      Join us at the District 10 Annual Meeting.  Board elections will be held.  It isn’t too late to throw your hat in the ring.  Marcy will be baking some goodies!!!  For more information:http://www.district10comopark.org/ElectionsOct2009.html

2      Yoga-no snow expected this week.  Should be a lovely, crisp autumn morning to enjoy stretching and posing with your neighbors!
·      Time:  8-8:45am
·      Place:  right by the “torpedo” just south of the lake. For more info call 651.644.3889.

3      District 10 Pancake Breakfast on Halloween9-11AM.     Family Fun for everyone!   Costumes Welcome! http://www.district10comopark.org/Pancake_Breakfast_Fundraiser.html

4      Buckthorn Bust!  Oct. 24, 9-1130 am It is that time of year again.  Work side by side with your neighbors and remove this invasive plant from our park. https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MDdkamc1dm90MWU1ZHRzM2Vva2VpcWl0NW8gcnNwMzZhM2dlNmdoOW9qaGpkZWo1aWFuamtAZw&ctz=America/Chicago

5      Here is a City Park survey.  This is short, and you can select Como if you wish. It asks to rate things like public art, sidewalks, picnic benches, http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=245http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jv1salWQudv4WWlMVoNlrA_3d_3dChoices are "fair," "good," "very good," or N.A. They don't indicate how they information will be used.

6      The St. Paul Senior Chore Service is an organization that understands the issues facing older adults and persons with disabilities who want to remain in their homes.  They connect people to volunteers to assist them with chores such as leaf raking, mowing, snow shoveling, minor repairs. They also have connections with groups that will do house painting, both inside and out, depending on the season. They are always looking for people to assist and young people as paid workers. http://sapcc.org/senior for more info.

7      The Saint Paul Second Shift Youth Commission is the place for young people in Saint Paul to have a voice at city hall! Youth Commissioners work along side other youth and adults in city government and in the community to solve community issues and make Saint Paul the most livable city in America. The Youth Commission is currently working on community mapping, college access, and discrimination. The Youth Commission is made up of 22 youth from neighborhoods across Saint Paul.

To be a part of the city-wide youth commission I must:

• Live in the City of Saint Paul
• Be in 9th - 12th grade while serving on the commission
• Commit 6-10 hours a month and be able to meet on Monday nights
• Have the desire to make Saint Paul the best city to grow up in.
• For more information check out the Youth Commission online click here !  Or contact Phil Rooney, (651) 247-5538 or phil.rooney@ci.stpaul.mn.us

8      Come have a conversation with a Como Park’s gardener, Erik Olsen.  He will be discussing putting your garden to bed for the winter, collecting/swapping seeds, and winter composting.  Sunday November 8, 7pm, Java Train.

Here are next week’s meetings:

Monday  Oct. 19-Land Use.
Tuesday Oct. 20 Annual Board meeting
Wednesday Oct. 21-Environment Committee

The public is welcome to attend any of these meetings, for more information please go to: http://www.district10comopark.org/Calendar.html

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Rhonda DeBough,  Community Organizer