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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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Interested in getting more involved
with your 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 SECOboard@southeastside.org
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Highwood Performance Series
for 2022 is in full swing!
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Bring a chair and come to Highwood Rec Center at 6pm for FREE FUN FAMILY events!
Aug. 18
Salsa Del Soul
Dance and music from the
Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean.
Aug. 25
Titambe
West African drumming and dance.
Highwood Hills Recreation Center
Behind the Highwood Hills Elementary School
2192 Londin Ln E, St Paul, MN 55119
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Highwood Performance Series had two great events so far!
On August 4th the series started with the colorful Aztec & Nahuati Dance & Culture event. This is a learning community of indigenous people joined by the desire to learn, share, and live the tradition of Aztec dance.
The second event was on August 11th and invited Siama’s Congo Roots Quartet to share his African storytelling and guitar.
There are videos of the performances on our webstie at https://www.southeastside.org/ and our NEW Youtube channel!
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Aztec & Nahuati Dance & Culture Group
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More food benefits for young children on the way
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause food insecurity, especially for children who aren’t getting meals at school or child care centers, families with children age 5 and younger will soon get a little more help putting healthy meals on their tables.
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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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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
A new COVID-19 vaccine called Novavax has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided recommendations for who can receive this vaccine.
Novavax can be given to people who are age 18 years and older and have not received other COVID-19 vaccines.
- People should get two doses of the vaccine given 3-8 weeks apart.
- People who get the Novavax vaccine for their primary vaccine series are currently not recommended to get a booster shot, but one may be recommended in the future.
- At this time, Novavax cannot be used as a booster shot for people who received other COVID-19 vaccines.
The federal government has ordered over 3 million doses of the Novavax vaccine, but it may take a little time before it’s available at a vaccine location near you. If you are interested in getting the Novavax vaccine:
- Contact your health care provider or local pharmacy in the coming weeks to ask if they have it available.
- Vaccine providers listed on the Find COVID-19 Vaccine Locations map will be able to update their information as to which vaccines they have available, so you will also be able to search for locations there soon.
We are working on updating web content and other materials to include information on this latest vaccine. For more information, visit CDC: Novavax COVID-19, Adjuvanted Vaccine: Overview and Safety.
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Connectivity Blueprint is an initiative to create a community-guided roadmap to digital equity. The initiative is led by Ramsey County, Saint Paul and a steering committee of experts.
CLICK HERE TO Take the Connectivity Blueprint Survey
Through the Connectivity Blueprint initiative we are:
Talking with residents about their experience living with limited access to technology.
Focusing on areas with limited access to internet and computers.
Assessing the broader impact on different communities.
The importance of digital equity
Digital equity means everyone has the technology they need to be part of our society. It is the foundation of a fair future and an inclusive economy.
With digital equity, everyone can have a job, learn, access services and be part of their community. Digital skills, affordability and access to technology are critical to achieving digital equity.
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Buy What You Need, Eat What You Buy
Reducing food waste saves you money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. When we waste food, it’s not just the food that goes to waste, but also all the resources that went into producing that food (like water for growing crops and fuel for transporting them)
https://recyclingandenergy.org/food-waste-reduction/
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A cycle of good: Giving back through the Recycling Ambassador Program
Meet Melissa Wenzel: a proud Saint Paulite, cycling aficionado and a Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador. After helping advocate for the creation of the Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program, Wenzel completed the training in Spring of 2022 and has already made her mark in the program.
Read Melissa Wenzel's story HERE |
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The Como Park Japanese Obon Festival, produced by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Japan America Society of Minnesota, and Saint Paul Nagasaki Sister City Committee will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 3:00pm-9:00pm. Admission is $5.00 per adult (13+), $3.00 per child (ages 3-12) and Seniors (ages 65+), free for children under 3.
ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE for the program.
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Stroll Saint Paul with library tours
Explore Saint Paul and our beautiful libraries with library-led tours! Discover the vibrant history of the West Side, George Latimer Central Library, and more spaces in Saint Paul.
Take a tour
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COVID UPDATES
Medicine for COVID-19 is now available for adults and children age 12 and older which can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19 if taken soon after you have symptoms.
Test to Treat is a nationwide program where you can take a COVID-19 test and, if positive, get checked by a health care provider on-site. If you are eligible for treatment, you can receive and fill a prescription for pills at the same time.
Participating locations:
- Saint Paul - Midway - 1400 University Ave. W.
- Brooklyn Park - Starlite Center - 8085 Brooklyn Blvd.
- MSP Airport - Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) 4300 Glumack Dr.
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Share your ideas and visions for the former Boys Totem Town 72-acre site
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The event seeks to hear from community members near and far, and to be especially inclusive of voices that have been unheard in the past. Including but not limited to Black, Hmong and Indigenous communities.
Bring the family! Food will be provided, along with activities provided by the Science Museum of Minnesota. Due to limited space, registration is encouraged but not required.
The Boys Totem Town Community Conversation Collective is made possible by the Association of Science and Technology Centers Fellowship Program and Museum Equity & Access Program Manager, David Valentine. To register or learn more, click here: https://www.bttccc.org |
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