Hamline Midway Coalition News
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2017 Neighborhood Honor Roll
Neighborhood Honor Roll is given to outstanding volunteers and neighbors across Saint Paul for their amazing work. This year's honorees for the Hamline Midway are Susan Sochacki and Pierce Butler Planting Team.
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Susan Sochacki
Susan Sochacki is a true catalyst for change in Hamline Midway. Susan worked tirelessly to make the pedestrian crossing at Pierce Butler Route and Hamline Avenue safer for all, especially the students that cross there daily. Through her perseverance, a Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RFB) was installed at the crossing. Susan plans to monitor the impact of the RFB for years to come. Thank you Susan!
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Pierce Butler Planting Project Team
In October, 2017 a team of 90 volunteers – including students from Hamline Elementary School, Hmong College Prep Academy, and Hamline University – planted over 1,500 native plants at the intersection of Pierce Butler Route and Snelling Avenue. This prairie restoration project was guided by the HMC Environment Committee and was nominated for the Capitol Region Watershed District’s Project of the Year Award. Here we honor those who played a key role in the development and implementation of Pierce Butler Meadows.
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Dog Park Discussion Update
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Hamline Midway Coalition has been informed that the City of Saint Paul is NOT planning to create a dog park in Newell at this time. Comments or questions should be directed to the Ward 4 City Council office at Ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Just as an FYI, there is an effort underway to create an off-leash facility for small dogs on a small parcel of land in Union Park. Learn more here. |
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A Message and Survey from the Saint Paul Police Department
"As you know, we are committed to providing trusted service with respect, day-in and day-out.
With that in mind, feedback is very important to us. For that reason, we created a community survey to hear from the people we serve – what they think we are doing well, what we need to work on and any other questions or comments they may have."
Here is a link to our Police Community Feedback Form: https://www.stpaul.gov/police-community-feedback-form.
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Hamline Midway Coalition Events
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SAVE THE DATE
March 24, 2018
Doors open 6:30pm
Movie at 7:15pm
Hamline University
West Hall
Snacks and drinks provide
or bring your own
Movie details to come
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News from Hamline Midway Elders
Knitting Group – Mondays from 1 to 3 pm at Hamline Church United Methodist
Hamline Midway Elders provides the yarn and needles along with some light snacks. The participants work on projects, such as making shawls to be donated to a local hospice or blankets for a child care center. But it has also become a nice social gathering for a group of 8-10 elders and new participants are welcome.
Reading Buddy – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10:45 to 11:30 am at Hamline Elementary School
Our partnership with Hamline Elementary School and the Reading Buddy Program continues twice a month during the school year. The third grade students enjoy reading to neighborhood elders and the older adults love the interaction with the children. No experience is needed, we're just looking for older adults with a desire to interact with third grade students
Chair Yoga – Thursdays thru February 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Hamline Midway Library
Sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support, you’ll learn fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing, practice techniques to release tension in mind and body, and begin building strength and flexibility. New participants are welcome to join this free series led by Nancy Giguere at any time.
Monthly Luncheon – Tuesday, February 13 at 11:30 am at Hamline Church United Methodist
Staff members Monica Gallagher & Tom Fitzpatrick will review information on elders served in 2017 and also preview program offerings in 2018. New attendees are always welcome at our “second Tuesday” free-will donation luncheons.
Jody’s Documentary Film Series – Wednesday, February 28 at 1 pm at Hamline Midway Library
This POV film titled What I Want My Words To Do To You goes inside a women’s writing workshop at a prison – see and hear how they got there and why. No registration is necessary for this last Wednesday of the month film series. So just come enjoy the documentary, some snacks and a lively discussion led by Jody Huber after the film.
For more information – on any of the above items please contact Tom Fitzpatrick at Hamline Midway Elders at 651-209-6542 or tom@hmelders.org.
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ABOUT THE ARAB FILM FEST 2018 TOUR:
Anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-immigrant sentiments are nothing new, but at this political and cultural moment, they have reached a dangerous fever pitch. How do we work against this hateful rhetoric? Film has the power to connect people to one another's stories and generate empathy in a powerful way. In the spring 2018, Mizna will bring independent Arab cinema to six Minnesota college campuses and the neighborhoods they call home. At each location, we will screen one selection from the best of our previous festivals, covering a range of forms, nationalities, and subjects.
All students, neighborhood residents, and Minnesotans are welcome to engage with these authentic narratives by contemporary Arab filmmakers. Deepening connections across community and campus, these screenings will be held at Macalester College , Hamline University, St. Catherine University, Concordia University, Metropolitan State University, and the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University. Some screenings TBD will be followed by a post-screening discussion engaging audiences with local Arab and Muslim thinkers and creatives, delving into the aesthetics and critical topics brought up by the film.
Visit www.mizna.org for full Arab Film Fest 2018 Tour details!
SCREENING DETAILS:
As I Open My Eyes by Leila Bouzid (Tunisia/France/UAE)
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/158394248
WHERE:
Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University
1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
WHEN:
February 23, 2018 at 7 pm
TICKETS:
Free for students (only available at door)
$10 General Admission
$6 Low Income/Senior
$30 Arab Film Fest 2018 Tour St. Paul Edition Pass
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mizna-arab-film-fest-2018-tour-st-paul-edition-tickets-40992573892?aff=ehomecard
Please share in your networks here on Facebook!
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CLOTHING GIVEAWAY FEB. 17; COMMUNITY INVITED
Need some warm sweaters? Blue jeans? All are invited to come to Jehovah Lutheran Church, 1566 Thomas in St. Paul, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, to shop for free clothing.
Clothing donations are still accepted. Bring items to the church before or after worship at 10:15 a.m. Sundays, or call the church (651-644-1421) to arrange another time. The drop site is indoors to the left at the Thomas entrance.
Sponsors are the church and CEEDS, the Center for Employment and Education Development Services, which works with refugees from civil war in the Congo. CEEDS maintains an office at the church.
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WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPERS SET
Jehovah Lutheran Church resumes its Wednesday night soup suppers from 5:30-6:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 21 and continuing through March 21. Suppers are free and open to all. A free-will offering is welcome.
Information is available by calling the church at 651-644-1421. The church entry, which is handicapped accessible, is at 1566 Thomas in St. Paul.
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HELP PACK TOILETRIES FOR HOMELESS FEB. 21
On Feb 21 volunteers will sort and pack toiletries gathered by Jehovah Lutheran Church, 1566 Thomas in St. Paul, for the homeless and for newly released prisoners.
HealthEast Care System's Caring Hearts program will deliver items to the homeless, and some items will be packed into "sock kits" for CrossingHOME, a ministry to recently released prisoners that maintains an office at the church.
Thrivent Financial has provided a grant to support this project. T-shirts are available for participants. Packing volunteers are also invited to a free soup supper at 5:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, ingathering of toiletries continues. Suggested items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, combs, shampoos, lotion and children's vitamins; and small first-aid kits.
Leave donated items at the church before or after worship at 10:15 a.m. Sundays, or call the church at 651-644-1421 to set up another time.
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TODDLER-CARE OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT CLS
Central Lutheran School has immediate openings in its new toddler program for children age 16-33 months. The pre-K-8 school at 775 N. Lexington Parkway offers the program for parents who want to go back to work or for other family situations. More information is at www.clssp.org. Or you can email school@clssp.org or call 651-645-8649.
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