Ramsey County:
A Start by Believing Community
Earlier
today, Ramsey County officials launched a campaign in our communities to
create a culture where victims
feel empowered to report their abuse and enables those who respond to
better react to trauma without unintentional human biases. It is a
great example of cooperation and coalition building in this effort to
prevent and address sexual assault and violence in our community.
As
a part of the launch, there will be a Community Forum on Wednesday,
April 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Hamline University Sundin Music
Hall, located at 1531 Hewitt Avenue in Saint Paul. It is free and open
to all. Click here for more information about this event.
Start by Believing is nationwide a public awareness campaign uniquely focused on
the public response to sexual assault. Because a friend or family
member is typically the first person a victim confides
in after an assault, each individual’s personal reaction is the first
step in a long path toward justice and healing. Knowing how to respond
is critical—a negative response can worsen the trauma and foster an
environment where perpetrators face zero consequences for their crimes
Because rapists attack an average of six times, one failed response
can equal five more victims. Start by Believing will lead the way toward
stopping this cycle, by creating a positive community response,
informing the public, uniting allies and supporters, and improving our
personal reactions. The goal is to change the world, and outcomes for
victims, one response at a time.
 Commissioner McGuire with Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom, City of Mounds View Police Chief Tom Kinney, City of New Brighton Public Safety Director Bob Jacobson, University of Minnesota Public Safety Director Matthew Clark and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi at the Start by Believing announcement earlier today.
 April 11–15 is Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 11-15. Join Ramsey County
Emergency Management and Homeland Security in preparing for severe
weather season by reviewing safety and awareness tips each day this
week.
Learn more about emergency preparedness and management in Ramsey County.
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Commissioner
McGuire will be holding a County Conversation on Saturday, April 23 from
10:00 - noon at The Bru House in New Brighton.
These are informal office hours where you can come and speak with Mary Jo, get an update on things going on around the county, and ask questions.
Ramsey County
Earth Day Cleanup
Volunteers of all ages are
needed for the annual Earth Day Cleanup to be held April 23 at four
Ramsey County parks. The primary focus of the event is trash pickup and
removal to help beautify the parks in preparation for the busy spring
and summer seasons. Ramsey County Parks & Recreation is seeking
300-400 volunteers to assist with the cleanup.
Locations
- Battle Creek Regional Park
75 South Winthrop St. Saint Paul, MN 55119
- Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park and Off-Leash Dog Area
5750 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
- Keller Lake Regional Park
2161 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109
- Tamarack Nature Center
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
All events begin at 9 a.m.
Individuals and groups are welcome. Advanced registration is requested to help predict turnout. Click here to register.
Roseville Earth Day Celebration
The celebration in 2016 is Saturday, April 23, 10am-2pm when we'll celebrate HANC's 26th Birthday. Earth
Day Celebration 2015 was sponsored by Half Price Books, with assistance
from our community partner, Kinderberry Hill Childcare center. Free
tree seedlings will be given away to the first 200 families; free seed
packets (while supplies last), and much, much more!
Step into spring with this annual celebration of the earth and the
nature center’s birthday! Enjoy free entertainment, beat a drum in our
Walking Parade, and help plant something. Learn what kinds of
Earth-friendly things are going on in our community. Top off the day
with a piece of birthday cake!
Volunteers make this event happen. If you can volunteer, phone Kelly O'Brien, 651-792-7028, or email her, kelly.obrien@cityofroseville.com.
Lauderdale is hiring!
The City of Lauderdale is currently accepting applications for a Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer. Application review will begin on April 13, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Click here for more information.
Ramsey County Yard Waste Sites Now Open Longer Hours
Now that warmer weather has arrived (somewhat), the Yard Waste sites around the county have returned to their summer hours.
Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
As a reminder, you can also pick up free compost bags at any site that accepts organics.
For more information visit https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/yard-waste-collection-sites.
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Upcoming Building a Welcoming Roseville Events
The
Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association has secured a grant from the
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society to collaborate
with The Advocates for Human Rights, Karen Organization of Minnesota,
Roseville Inter-Agency Karen Work Group, Roseville Human Rights
Commission, and Roseville Community Engagement Commission on a project
to host a series of community conversations that will
serve Karen refugees
and
their neighbors in southeast Roseville. This is one of eight projects
in Minnesota that will help dispel misinformation about refugees that is
often prevalent. It is our hope that the three planned events will be
possibly replicated in other communities
across the country.
Communication is the key to building relationships of respect and trust.
This series is projected to bring neighbors together socially to
promote mutual understanding and build community. Our goals are to
welcome our newly immigrated refugees into the McCarrons
Community, to educate established neighbors about Karen culture, to
begin an ongoing dialogue with all neighbors on common issues, and
support city efforts to improve life for all residents in Southeast
Roseville.
The population of Karen refugees in Roseville has dramatically increased
over the past five years. Yet many nearby residents have minimal
knowledge of Karen culture or have experienced interaction with their
Karen neighbors. This has created misunderstanding
and tension among neighbors within the McCarrons Community. Now more
than ever, sharing information about refugees with our neighbors is
critical.
A Presentation on Karen Culture
Thursday, April 28th, 2016
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Galilee Lutheran Church
145 N McCarrons Blvd
Learn about the Karen, their history, their culture and their food! This is a chance to ask questions and gain greater insights into the lives of our new neighbors. Dinner will be provided at 6:00 pm.
A Neighborhood Gathering to Build Connections
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Galilee Lutheran Church
145 N McCarrons Blvd
Meet new neighbors and discuss your experiences to find common ground and shared solutions to community issues. Dinner will be provided at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Events Around District 2
April 13 - Start By Believing Community Forum
April 21 - Ramsey Conservation District Forum: Urban Pollinators
April 23 - Ramsey County Earth Day Cleanup
April 23 - Roseville Spring Clean Up Day
April 30 - Mounds View Spring Clean Up Day
May 7 - City of New Brighton Town Hall / Community Open House
May 7 - Saint Anthony Village Spring Clean Up Day
May 21 - New Brighton Recycle/Clean Up Day
May 21 - Lauderdale City Wide Garage Sale
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