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By Genevieve Roudané  ·  July 11, 2023
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July 2023

July 13: Families Fight Back July 13th 5:30 -7:00 p.m. at Neighborhood House. Families directly impacted by gun violence are invited to this community gathering where we will co-create a handbook with resources for families. Organized by Katrina Mendoza, mother of Gabriel “Dino” Mendoza. Learn more.

July 15: More than a Place: Mixed Blood Theater Meets the West Side: Theater director Ernest Briggs, playwright Johanna Keller Flores, and spoken word artist Ms. Poetic Justice (Bella Mendoza) have crafted a performance showcasing the many facets of the West Side of St. Paul. Through this performance they hope to shine light on a beautiful, diverse, and complex West Side based on stories collected from west siders and performed by west siders. Attend in person or virtually.

July 14: Deadline to submit an application to create a mural representing the West Side: Learn more.

July 15: Queer Artist Celebration: Join us on Saturday, July 15th from 12 - 4:00 p.m. on the lawn next to Backstory Coffee (near Wabasha and Congress Streets). In addition to queer artist vendors, there will be a free community art project, kids activities, yoga classes, chair massages, and tarot readings! RSVP 

July 19: Public Art Info Session: Calling all artists! Join us for an info session to learn more about an exciting upcoming opportunity to create a permanent public art work in our neighborhood. Learn more. 

Sign up for solar! Calling all renters and homeowners who want to help the environment while lowering your energy bill: sign up for community solar power! Learn more. 

Neighborhood STAR program: apply for capital improvement funding through the City! Deadline: July 31. Learn more

Take action for housing justice: let’s strengthen federal renter protections! The Federal Housing Finance Agency is requesting input through July 31 on how the agency can create and enforce renter protections for the 12 million renters living in rental properties with federally backed mortgages. Submit a public comment (check out a sample comment letter here).

 

 

 

 

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