February 2023 newsletter: Temporary Service Center opens in Maplewood, volunteer opportunities, summer camp registration

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February 2023 Newsletter

In this issue:

Service Center in Maplewood temporarily relocated to Maplewood Mall

Due to the renovation of the Ramsey County Library in Maplewood, the county’s Service Center location in Maplewood has been temporarily relocated to the Maplewood Mall. The site is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Financial workers, limited Library services and the Career Lab are available at the new satellite location, as well as a form drop box and library material return box outside of the Maplewood Mall

View all Ramsey County Service Center locations


Positively impact our community by volunteering

The county offers volunteer opportunities that fit a variety of interests and expertise. From advisory boards to supporting local veterans, the county has a volunteer opportunity to suit your passion. 

View all volunteer opportunities at the county

 

Help staff the 24-hour SOS Sexual Violence Services crisis line

SOS volunteers

SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is currently seeking volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Public Health provides free, extensive training to volunteers.

Learn about this volunteer opportunity


Community indicators available on Open Ramsey County

Community indicators are measures that help the county track the overall well-being of our community, as well as key racial and ethnic disparities. They include affordability, wealth creation, early childhood, health and public safety.

By tracking community indicators, it helps set the long-term direction for the county’s strategic planning and budget.

View community indicators


Plan ahead for summer and register for camp

Two girls looking at snake while attending day camp

Registration for Tamarack Nature Center day camps opens on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m.

A variety of topics, themes and activities will be offered this year, sure to engage children with a diverse range of interests. Camps are available for children from age three to entering 8th grade.

View day camp descriptions and register


Safely dispose of unwanted medicine

medicine collection

Did you know? You can bring your unwanted, expired and unused medicines to one of five county drop boxes for free and safe disposal.

Free parking is available at all locations.

Please note that the medicine drop box located by the city of Maplewood Police Department entrance has closed as of Feb. 1, 2023.

View locations and hours


Get your free COVID-19 booster

COVID-19 booster

Stay up-to-date with your vaccine to help protect yourself and those you love from getting very sick from COVID-19. Schedule your appointment!

Learn more at ramseycounty.us/COVIDVaccine


Stay connected and get involved

Subscribe to newsletters on dozens of different topics or update your subscriptions in 2023 to receive information on programs, services, initiatives and upcoming events from across Ramsey County government.

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Proclamation

Day of Racial Healing
Read at the Jan. 17 board meeting.


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Upcoming events

Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 21 and 28.

Black History Month Events
Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23. 

Career Services in Roseville
Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Grand Opening of Winter Rec Area at Battle Creek
Saturday, Feb. 4.

Winter Rec Sampler at Lake McCarrons County Park
Saturday, Feb. 4.
Sunday, Feb. 5.

Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Open House
Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Virtual New Foster Care Parent Orientations
Thursday, Feb. 9.

Cleveland Avenue Resurfacing Open House
Thursday, Feb. 16. 

Winter Rec Sampler at Keller Regional Park
Saturday, Feb. 18.
Sunday, Feb. 19.
Monday, Feb. 20.

Presidents Day - Holiday
Monday, Feb. 20.
County offices and library locations closed.

Fix-It Clinic
Saturday, Feb. 25.


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