Community Reporter

Zoning code public hearing
2023-10-04 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Paul City Hall
The St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Zoning Code and Zoning Map amendments, as well as other changes to the Legislative Code regarding additional zoning flexibility to support greater housing diversity in residential zoning districts, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 3:30 p.m at St. Paul City Hall.
Proposed amendments include new residential zoning districts to replace existing one-family districts, adding two-family districts, townhouse districts and lower-density planned development districts, along with new standards regulating lot area, height, setbacks and lot coverage, among others.
For those not able to attend, comments can be submitted in writing to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us or mailed to Office of the City Council, 310 City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102
Learn more at stpaul.gov/departments/planning-and-economic-development/planning/current-activities/1-4-unit-housing-study.

St. John’s-Holy Apostles Farmers’ Market
2023-10-01 09:00 - 2023-10-15 12:00
The St. John’s-Holy Apostles Farmers’ Market runs in the parking lot of St. John’s every Sunday morning starting at 9am, June through mid-October.
This joint effort brings farmers from the Hmong parish of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church to sell fresh produce each summer. Learn more at stjohnsstpaul.org/community/outreach/farmers-market-fields-to-families.

Fall Movies in the Parks
2023-09-29 19:00 - 2023-10-20 21:00
Get in the fall spirit with our fall Movies in the Parks Scary Movie series! All shows are free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Shows begin at dusk. Food trucks and pre-show activities will be available 1 hour before showtime. Costumes are encouraged! For a list of movies and to learn more, visit stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/movies-parks

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend is the community’s signature running and fitness celebration. Entering its fifth decade, the weekend features runs for participants of all ages and paces. The community-inclusive event also includes live art, course entertainment, the Summit Beer Garden, and welcomes non-participants to join the 300,000+ cheering spectators who line the race courses each year. Learn more at tcmevents.org/events/medtronic-twin-cities-marathon-weekend-2023

2023 Keys to Success Gala
2023-09-26 17:30 - 20:30
Gather with your Keystone community, family and friends to bring more food to more tables for our neighbors at the 2023 Keys to Success Gala, September 26 at Allianz Field! At the Keys to Success dinner table, with your support we will raise money to fill every corner of our new Community Food Center with food and supplies for the very first time! Will you join us in setting the table together with food and love for our community? Please contact Keystone staff at 651-645-0349 with any questions or visit keystoneservices.org/donate/keys-to-success-gala.

34th Annual Czech and Slovak Festival
2023-09-24 11:00 - 17:00
Come for the food and Czech-style beer, and stay for the live music, dance performances, children’s games, vendors, exhibits and more. 9/24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall, 383 W. Michigan St., St. Paul. Free, public welcome. Free admission. Public welcome to their accessible friendly event.

Sundays at Landmark kicks Off 2023-2024 season
2023-09-17 13:00 - 15:00
Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark series of community events returns this fall with exciting new and annual favorites. The 2023-2024 season is a full calendar of art, cultural and holiday celebrations. It kicks off September 17 with the Southeast Asian-based Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a yearly tradition featuring the crowd favorite “Lion Dance” into Rice Park. For more information visit landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Fare for All Drive-Through Discount Food Distribution
2020-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Sales are outdoor, streamlined and low-contact
Open to all in the community
Includes discounted produce and quality, fresh groceries

Fresh Produce Distribution
2020-09-01 13:30 - 15:00 | JCC Parking Lot, 1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul, 55116, United States
Fresh produce available, courtesy of a partnership between the Fabulous Friends Club, the St. Paul Jewish Community Center and Second Harvest Heartland

Saint Luke's Farmers' Market
2020-08-29 08:00 - 13:00 | 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul, MN, 55116, United States
SNAP/EBT accepted
Fresh produce and more!
Wear a mask and learn the COVID-19 precautions when you arrive

Great River Greening Offers Restoration Event
2019-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Lilydale Bluffs
GRG, an environmental organization based in St. Paul, is hosting a second public restoration volunteer event this month — a planting event at Lilydale Bluffs on Saturday, October 5 , 9am to noon. Volunteers and supervisors are needed for both events. This 100-person volunteer event is sponsored by the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. Volunteers will plant native seeds and plugs along a two-acre swath of land at Lilydale Bluffs in St. Paul. Significant erosion in the area has led to degrading bluffs and poor water quality in the nearby Mississippi River. The native plants will encourage habitat recovery and stabilize the bluff soils, a critical piece to improving the bluffs. Contact Genna at volunteer@greatrivergreening.org or go to greatrivergreening.org/events/lilydale-planting.

Dodge Nature Center
2019-10-03 08:00 - 17:00
Archery Apple Shoot: 10/2, 6-7 p.m., Main Office Entrance, 365 Marie Ave. West in West St. Paul. Celebrate apple season and learn how to use a bow and arrow in a safe and fun way. Children must be ages 9 and up for this activity. No experience required. Pre-registration is required. $10 per person.
Fall Phenology Family Hike: 10/5, 10-11 a.m. at Main Office Entrance. Explore the habitats of Dodge to see what is happening with the plants and animals as the seasons change. A special treat awaits the group at the end of the hike! Pre-registration is required. Ages 2 and under are free. $7 per person.
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): 10/19, 10 a.m. to noon at Farm Entrance 3. Over the course of this two-hour walk, participants will be given a series of suggested ways to connect to their surroundings. The experience will be mostly silent, honor each participant’s personal space, and cover just about a mile and-a-half over generally flat surfaces. At the end of each invitation exploration, the group will gather and share a few words. The evening will conclude with a short tea ceremony. The walk will be guided by Leigha Horton, a Certified Guide and mentor with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, and Co-Founder of Silvae Spiritus Nature & Forest Therapy. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. $30 per person.
Halloween Hoopla: 10/26, 2-5 p.m. at Farm Entrance 3. Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween Fun at Dodge Nature Center. Trick or treat through the forest and ride on the hay wagon to look for ghosts and goblins. $10 per person, free for children ages 2 and under. Early Bird Rate: $8 per person if you pre-register on our website before noon on October 25.
Preregister at 651-455-4531 or DodgeNatureCenter.org.

Subtext Book Programs - October 2019
2019-10-03 08:00 - 17:00
SubText, 7 p.m., 6 W. 5th St.
For details see subtextbooks.com/events/2019
• Fred Schmalz for Action in the Orchards with G.E. Patterson and Paula Cisewski: Oct. 4.
• Margaret Renkl for Late Migrations: Oct. 9.
• Saint Paul Almanac: Resistance and Resilience: Contributor reading: Oct. 15.
• William Kent Krueger for This Tender Land: Oct. 23.
• James Silas Rogers for The Collector of Shadows: Oct. 24.
