Questions related to Republican Convention:
651 266 5930 or david.mathison@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Thursday through Saturday, August 2:
West End Arts "Scene and be Seen" Exhibition
1 - 5 p.m. Over 50 West End artists' work on display at the Historic
Pilney Building
Pilney Building, 1032 West 7th Street (at Randolph). Read the artists'
statements. Creativity is alive in the West End.
Friday, August 1 – Fare for All
Discounted Grocery Distribution Day
10 am – noon at the West 7th Community Center at 265 Oneida Street.
Discounted quality food packages priced at $10-22. For info, call Jane
Gregerson at 651-298-5493, Ext. 215.
Saturday, August 2: Vine Park Brewing Company
Brews Cruise on the Mississippi.
A three hour cruise on a paddle boat features dinner of BBQ Chicken,
Penne Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, Caesar Salad and more. And a
free VPBC logo pint glass! to hold your favorite Vine Park beverages
such as Tornado Alley Alt, Honey Wheat, and of course a Smooth Sail!
Tickets are limited but buy before the Fourth of July and save!
Tickets available at the Brewery, 1254 West 7th Street, 651.228.1355
Tuesday, August 5 – National Night Out Party
at the West 7th Community Center
5 – 8 pm.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org
Tuesday, August 5: Palace Recreation Center
annual National Night Out Celebration
Includes recognizing the summer ball teams, entertainment and finishing
with a Comcast Movie In The Park "Little Big League" at sunset.
FYI: Darcy Rivers [Darcy.Rivers@ci.stpaul.mn.us] Youth and Family
Recreation Director, Southwest Service Area, St. Paul Parks &
Recreation, Phone: 651-472-3932
Wednesday, August 6 – Play and Learn
Caregivers Session
10:30 am – noon at the West 7th Community Center. Free. Presented by
Resources for Child Caring, the program offers detailed help in
preparing children for school.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org
Wednesday, August 6: West End Arts General
Meeting
7pm Hundreds of people came from far and wide to the opening reception
of the West End Arts inaugural event. Are you thrilled? Do you want to
help plan the next event? Come on down!
Discussions: Welcoming new members, electing an Arts Organizer,
organizing next events, STAR grant application (Joe, Edie, Nance).
The Pilney Building, 1032 West Seventh Street at Randolph.
http://westendarts.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, August 7: AARP 55-Alive Driver
Safety Refresher Course
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: This course is for those who have already
completed the 8-hour Driver Safety class and need re-certification.
Participation in this class lowers the payment of automobile insurance
for seniors.
Cost: $13. Call the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org
Friday, August 8 – Last day of West 7th
Community Center’s Free Summer Lunch Program and Summer Day Camp
Saturday, August 9: “Grand Opening” Highgrove Community Federal Credit
Union
11 a.m. to 3.p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 12 Noon with St Paul
Mayor Coleman Highgrove Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) will hold
its official Grand Opening of its new two-story, 12,000 Square foot
building located on the corner of West 7th Street, Montreal Avenue, and
Lexington Parkway on The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12
noon. Scheduled to be in attendance will be St Paul Mayor Chris Coleman,
St Paul City Councilman Pat Harris, Highgrove Board of Directors, and
HCFCU employees and members. The community is invited to join us as we
celebrate the Grand Opening event with activities that will include
games for the whole family, giveaways, and refreshments.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org
Friday, August 8: Senior Law Attorney
3:00-4:00 p.m. Melanie Liska from Tarrant, Drummer and Liska will be at
the center
offering free legal consultations for seniors. Call the center to
register Cost: Free; call the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Saturday, August 9: Grand
Opening, Highgrove Community Federal Credit Union
Highgrove Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) will hold its official
Grand Opening of its new two-story, 12,000 Square foot building located
on the corner of West 7th Street, Montreal Avenue, and Lexington Parkway
on Saturday August 9th from 11 a.m. to 3.p.m. The ribbon cutting
ceremony will take place at 12 noon. Scheduled to be in attendance will
be St Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, St Paul City Councilman Pat Harris,
Highgrove Board of Directors, and HCFCU employees and members.
The community is invited to join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening
event with activities that will include games for the whole family,
giveaways, food and refreshments.
Sunday, August 10: West End
Artists "Scene" Exhibition wrap and potluck
6 p.m. Artists gather for socialization; announcement & future events
built on the success of their first "Scene and be Seen" Exhibition.
Potluck as follows: Appetizers last name begins A-H; desserts last name
begins I-N; beverages last name begins O-Z.
CSPS Hall, 383 Michigan Street, 2nd floor
theater. http://westendarts.blogspot.com/
Monday, August 11:
West 7th Fort Road Federation Monthly Board Meeting
7 p.m. 974 W. 7th Street 651 298 5599 http://www.fortroadfederation.org/
Monday, August 11: Glockenspiel's 2nd Annual
Golf Tournament at the Goodrich Golf Course in Maplewood.
This event is a shot gun start at 10 am and will be held rain or shine.
Call 651.292.9421 to register or for more details;
http://www.glockenspielrestaurant.com/
Wednesday, August 13 St. Francis – St. James
United School Back to School cookout
5 pm on the playground. All current school families and alumni of both
schools are invited.
486 View St.; 651-228-1169
Thursday, August 14: Festive Summer Salads
Class
5:00-8:00 p.m.: Cool off with a Wild Rice and Breast of Chicken Salad
or Wild Rice and Fresh Mushrooms and Cashews. We will also feature a
vegetarian main dish salad using multicolored peppers and the unique
grain, quinoa. What could be more refreshing than fruit? A salad
combination of cantaloupe and strawberries with an orange sauce?
Equally as pretty is a Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Glazed Pecans. Then
round out the evening with 3 easy dressings for you favorite combination
of assorted garden greens – Feta Cheese, Creamy Blue Cheese and Orange
Dressing. You will be ready for family and friends! The best part?
Participants get to try what they make! Vegetarian friendly.
Cost: $12. Deadline to register is August 7th; Call the center to
register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Sunday, August 17: Mancini's Char House and
Lounge 60th anniversary
Noon on: Live music by the Rockin' Hollywoods, The Midas Touch, and the
Fairlanes. Also Bocce Ball Tournament, Spaghett Eating Contest, games
and prizes
531 West 7th Street, 651 224 7345 .
Monday, August 18; Senior Shopping Trip
1:30-3:30: The Red Cross will pick up seniors at their homes and head
to Robert Street. Seniors can choose from Wal-Mart, Target or Rainbow.
Red Cross will pick up seniors around 1:30. Participants will have
about an hour and fifteen minutes to shop. Afterwards, Red Cross will
drop seniors off at their homes.
Cost: $3 Suggested Donation payable to Red Cross Driver at time of pick
up. Deadline to register is August 12; cCall the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Monday, August 18:
Lunch N’ Learn
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: The Senior Program will be hosting a ‘Lunch N’
Learn’ for the month of August. Representatives from OWL (Older Women’s
League) will be at the center to talk about their organization. OWL,
the only national grassroots organization to
focus solely on issues unique to women as they age, strives to improve
the status and quality of life for midlife and older women. Lunch will
be served.
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated. Deadline to register is August
11th.; call the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Tuesday, August 19: Massage Clinic
1:00-3:00 p.m. Sister Janine Rajkowski from The Center for Balanced Life
has 20+ years of experience. She is a certified massage therapist and
nurse.
Cost: $25 per half hour. Deadline to register is August 12; Call the
center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Wednesday, August 20th – Play and Learn
Caregivers Session
10:30 am – noon at the West 7th Community Center. Free. Presented by
Resources for Child Caring, the program offers detailed help in
preparing children for school.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Wednesday, August 20 – Free Immigration Law
Consultations
3:30 – 5 pm at the West 7th Community Center at 265 Oneida Street. Free
service provided by Guyton Law Firm. Must pre-register for an
appointment; call Jane Gregerson at 651-298-5493, Ext. 215.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Thursday, August 21: Foot Care Clinic
9:00-2:30 p.m. Footcare provided by a registered nurse. Diabetics
welcome.
Cost: $28 payable at time of appointment. Deadline to register is July
17th; Call the Center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Sunday August 24: The Glockenspiel Annual
Porkfest Customer Appreciation event
"thank you" to all of their friends and customers. Stop by for a free
sandwich and enjoy the day with them!
http://www.glockenspielrestaurant.com/
Monday, August 25: Blood Pressure Screening
12:15-1:00: Free Blood Pressure Screenings provided by a Registered
Nurse. No need to register, just stop by! Cost: Free.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Thursday, August 26: Lunch Bunch
11:15-1:00: Let’s start our own lunch bunch! Each month we will head
to a different restaurant for lunch. This month, let’s head to China
Dynasty Restaurant on 2346 West 7th Street. We will meet at the
restaurant at 11:30. Those who need a ride, meet at the center at
11:15. Cost: $3 for those who need a ride. Free to those who drive
their own vehicle. Lunch is on your own. Deadline to register is
August 19; call the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Tuesday, August 26: West 7th Business
Association General Membership Meeting
3 - 4:30 p.m. Summit Brewing Co, 910 Montreal Circle
http://www.west7thbusinessassociation.com/
Every Wednesday – Free Tax Preparation
Services
9 am – noon at the West 7th Community Center, co-sponsored by AARP.
Free and on a first come-first served basis. Service runs through Wed,
September 17. Weekdays until August 8th – Free Summer Lunch and
Snack Program at the West 7th Community Center. Nutritious
lunches provided to all children and youth up to age 18. Lunches served
11:30 am – 1 pm. Snacks served 3 – 4 pm. Through August 8.Monday,
Wednesday & Fridays: Young at Heart Exercise Class
9:30-10:10 a.m. Great way to get out, meet new people and do something
healthy at the same time! Instructor is a certified Arthritis
Foundation exercise leader. Class combines seated and standing
exercises along with a short endurance routine. Cost: $6.00 per month.
Come and try a class!
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org
Wednesdays: Weekly Big Band Dancing
1:00-3:00 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on! The Golden Tones Dance Band
will be playing. Refreshments provided.
Cost: $3.00, No registration required.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
Thursdays: Chess
9:00-12:00 p.m. Interested in playing a few games of chess? Bring your
chessboard to the center on Thursdays. The Senior Lounge will be
available from 9:00-12:00 for those who want to play chess.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493
www.west7th.org
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