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SunRay Shopping Center
2105 1/2 Old Hudson Road St. Paul, MN 55119
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The mission of the Southeast Community Organization (SECO) is to share knowledge and power, to organize and to advocate with the people who live and work in our neighborhoods.
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St. Paul DSI Proposing Changes for Class N Licensing Process
The Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) is proposing changes to Class N Licensing in St. Paul. Class N Licenses are most commonly associated with Liquor sales and Auto Repair, but cover a variety of other businesses as well.
The changes are intended to simplify and streamline the process for new businesses while still giving time for community notification and engagement. This includes shortening the process time after applications are submitted, but requiring notification to District Councils prior to submitting the application. Certain license types are also being removed from the notification process. You can read more about the proposed changes and Business Licensing in the links below
PROPOSAL OVERVIEW
ST. PAUL BUSINESS LICENSES
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Recycle Smart
Recycling has been in the news a lot lately due to shifts in markets and international policy changes. This has left many Minnesotans wondering what is happening to the recycling placed in their carts, and what they can do now to support recycling. In Saint Paul, 100% of residential materials are marketed in North America with 85% of recyclable materials marketed in Minnesota. Even with local and regional markets, the quality control and demand for clean material is ever increasing. It is important now, more than ever, to know what can be recycled and keep problem materials out of your cart.
With support from Ramsey County, Saint Paul is running the Recycle Smart campaign to raise awareness about the importance of recycling the right things. The campaign will focus on important items to keep out of your recycling cart, such as plastic bags, large plastic items, and random metal items. Look for the campaign on Metro Transit ads, social media, and other media outlets. Learn more here throughout the campaign.
CLICK HERE to see what can be recycled
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Federal food benefit for children 5 or under
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) for 5 and Younger is a temporary food benefit available to Minnesota families with children who were age 5 or younger on Sept. 1, 2021, and who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) assistance. It is a federal program created to provide food assistance to families with students or children in child care facilities who did not receive meals when sites were closed or had reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://mn.gov/dhs/p-ebt/five-and-younger/
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As a community, we’re growing. Our needs and interests continue to change. As a city, we’ve made commitments to make our parks even more inclusive for residents in regards to race, ethnicity, gender, age and neighborhood. An updated Parks System Plan will give us an important tool to continue making investments in buildings, open spaces and programming. Take the Parks System Plan Survey to share your thoughts!
Main Survey (10 minutes) CLICK HERE
Shorter Survey (5 minutes and more kid-friendly!) CLICK HERE
Parks will be holding public meetings, in person and virtually, to gather more input toward the end of the summer and early fall. A draft Parks System Plan will be shared later this year, for expected adoption in early 2023.
Thank you for participating!
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Summer of Sparky
It's the Summer of Sparky with Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! Twenty custom Sea Lion statues, hand-painted by local artists, and featuring water conservation messaging can be found around town. Visit the website to learn more about the artists and Sparky locations. Share your selfies with Sparky around town using #SummerOfSparky.
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HomeHelpMN Application Period Extended
There is still time to apply for HomeHelpMN. The application is open until August 17.If you are behind on mortgage payments or other home expenses, find out if this program can help you with up to $35,000 to get caught up. Visit HomeHelpMN.org or call 800.388.3226 to learn more about eligibility or to begin an application.
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Highwood Performance Series
August 2022
Aztec & Nahuatl Dance & Culture
Siama's Congo Roots Quartet
Titambe,
Salsa del Soul
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Southeast Community Council
Vacancies on D1 Board
Interested in getting move involved with the Conway, Eastview, Battle Creek and Highwood community? Our board has a few vacancies to fill. If you would like an application, have any questions or would like to know more about being a board member, please reach out to John Slade at District 1 email: ED@southeastside.org or by phone at (651)491-2084.
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Join The Sanneh Foundation's Associate Board at Bags for a Cause!
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Give back while having fun at a Bags (AKA Cornhole) Tournament! It will be a family-friendly event with food trucks, beer tent, and activities for kids. All proceeds will benefit The Sanneh Foundation and the work we do in the community. No need to be a bags pro to play! Plus, prizes for top teams!
SIGN UP TODAY- CLICK HERE
WHEN: Saturday, July 30 at 11am
WHERE: Conway Rec Center: 2090 Conway Street, St. Paul
COST: $50 per team
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Keystone is hosting three Free Farmer’s Markets in July.
At these drive-through events, we will provide free fruits and vegetables to each household. All are welcome.
All events take place from 10am-12pm
Friday, July 22nd
Allianz Field*
400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul 55104
*please register for Free Farmers Markets at Allianz Field
Friday, July 29th
Rice & Arlington Fields
1500 Rice Street, St Paul 55117
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2022 8th AFRICAN MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT
Transformation. Restoration. Recovery: Necessity of All of Humanity Working Together
Fri, Jul 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4 :30 PM
Sat, Jul 23, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4 :30 PM
"Prescriptions assume that something needs to be fixed; transformation brings forth the healing — the coming to integrity, to wholeness — of what is already there" — Dr. Gabor Maté
Metropolitan State University
700 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Visit the Conference website
https://www.8thafricanmhs.com/
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UPCOMING SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEETINGS
JULY 2022
Join us in person or virtually via Zoom
Sanneh Foundation, 2090 Conway Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Email SECO at ED@southeastside.org for Zoom link
All meetings start at 6pm unless otherwise noted
July 14: Environmental Committee
Special meeting: Stewardship Grant program hosted by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District at Sun Ray Library on Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in lieu of holding our regular meeting on July 14.
July 25: SECO Board Meeting
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