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  • 09 Sep 2018 12:59 PM | Anonymous

    LWVSP is setting up shop in local libraries during the month of September. We are looking for volunteers to register voters in shifts from 2-4 hours. All materials will be at the library ready to go when you arrive. See each library below for specific information and how to register.

    St. Anthony Park Library

    Available shifts are:  9/11, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 9/21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 10/6, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 10/6, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Please contact LWVSP board member Heidi Kloempken to register at heidi.kloempken@gmail.com. 

    Rondo Library

    Available shifts are any 2-4 stretch when the library is open, your choice: M-Th 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Contact LWVSP board member Heidi Kloempken to register at heidi.kloempken@gmail.com. 

    Arlington Hills Library

    Available shifts are any 2-4 hour stretch when the library is open, your choice: M-Th 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact LWVSP board member Heidi Kloempken to register at heidi.kloempken@gmail.com. 

    We couldn't do our work without our volunteers. Thank you all for your help!

  • 08 Sep 2018 12:05 PM | Anonymous

    We have so many opportunities to make a difference in the Saint Paul community this fall. If you are interested in any of the events below, please email the contact listed.

    September 22nd, Register Riders to Vote (multiple bus stops around St. Paul in low turnout areas) Two shifts between the hours of 12:45pm and 4:15pm. This multi-stop and multi-route event taking place in Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is organized by the ACLU People Power Campaign and MN Let People Vote in partnership with the LWVSP and several other organizations. Details are still forthcoming, but if you are interested let Amy Perna, know at pernalwvstp@gmail.com and she will stay in touch with you about how to formally register and other details. 

    September 22nd, Marydale Festival (Marydale Park, corner of Dale and Maryland). Two shifts 12:00-2:30pm and 2:30-5pm. This is a community art festival with music and food trucks organized by the District 6 Planning Council, North End Neighborhood Organization. Contact LWVSP board member Amy Perna at pernalwstp@gmail.com  if you are interested. 

    September 25th, National Voter Registration Day. We are still in the planning process on this but if you are interested in volunteering please let Amy Perna know at pernalwvstp@gmail.com  and she will stay in touch with you about the details. 

    October 3rd, Fare for All Food Distribution at United Church of Christ (1831 Minnehaha Ave. E) from 3:30-6:15 pm. Please contact LWVSP board member Joann Ellis to register at eastsidemom16@hotmail.com

    October 6th, Opening Night of The Great Society at the History Theater. Looking for experienced League members to table before the show, during intermission and post show. Please contact LWVSP board member Amy Perna at pernalwstp@gmail.com if you are interested. 

    October 9th, Kellogg Square Apartments (111 East Kellogg Square) Two shifts 7:00-9:00 am and 4:30-6:30 pm. There are 480 residents in this complex and their building manager approached the LWVSP to table during busy times. Reaching out to renters is sometimes difficult due to access issues, so we are really excited by this opportunity! Please contact LWVSP board member Amy Perna at pernalwstp@gmail.com  if you are interested. 

  • 08 Sep 2018 11:53 AM | Anonymous

    This year the LWVSP will be co-hosting candidate forums in three of the four legislative districts that cover Saint Paul. We are looking for volunteers to sign people in, usher folks to seats, hand out and collect question cards, sort questions, and keep time. Legislative district 67 is still in the planning phase, more details on that soon! 

    September 23rd, Legislative Districts 65 A & B at the Shalom Home (730 Kay Avenue) from 2:45-4:45 (event runs from 3-4:30 pm). Invited candidates include: Monique Giordana (65 A), Rena Moran (65 A), Margaret Mary Stokely (65 B), and Carlos Mariani (65 B). Please contact LWVSP board member Amy Perna at pernalwstp@gmail.com to volunteer. 

    September 27th, Legislative Districts 64 A & B at SPNN TV Studio (550 Vandalia Street) 6:15-8:45 pm (event runs from 6:30-8pm). Invited candidates include: Patrick Griffin (64 A), Kaoly Her (64 A), Alex Pouliot (65 B) and Dave Pinto (64 B). Please contact LWVSP board member Amy Perna at pernalwstp@gmail.com to volunteer.

    On behalf of the League of Women Voters Saint Paul Board - thank you all so much for your time and willingness to help out! We wouldn't be able to do this without you. 

  • 24 Aug 2018 2:25 PM | Anonymous

    The Youth Vote Team is looking for volunteers to help us reach out to high schools and colleges this fall to register and educate as many students as possible. LWVSP will be working in a number of high schools to help engage students through voter registration and voter education about the upcoming November 2018 election. This year, we also hope to follow up with students via text messages to remind them about deadlines for early voting and absentee ballots.

    For more information, to schedule a voter registration shift, or to sign up to volunteer on any of the Voter Service Committee opportunities, email Heidi Kloempken (heidi.kloempken@gmail.com).

  • 30 Jul 2018 3:31 PM | Anonymous

    We are excited to be partnering with the St. Paul Public Libraries again this year to register voters. If you are interested in registering voters, check out the list of libraries and preferred times below. (Note: we have other voter registration opportunities posted on our events calendar. Be sure to check it out!) The libraries are flexible and allow volunteers to choose their most convenient 2-hour shift times. Some of the libraries suggested times when they have the most visitors so that we can make the most impact out of our volunteers' time. 

    To schedule your shift, e-mail Heidi Kloempken ( heidi.kloempken@gmail.com) with your preferred library, dates, and times. 

    Rice Street | 1011 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117

    Hours: Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.,  Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Preferred Times: Monday and Wednesday evenings, Sunday afternoons

    Hayden Heights | 1456 White Bear Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55106

    Hours: Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

    Preferred Times: Mondays 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fridays 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Merriam Park | 1831 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104

    Hours: Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    No preferred times given. Volunteer at your convenience.

    Rondo Community Library | 461 N Dale Street Saint Paul, MN 55104

    Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    No preferred times given. Volunteer at your convenience.

    St. Anthony Park | 2245 Como Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108

    Hours: Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: Closed

    Preferred Times: Tuesday, September 11, 11:00 a.m.; Friday, September 21, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

    Arlington Hills | 1200 Payne Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55130

    Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    No preferred times given but they requested volunteers to come as often as possible.

    West Seventh Library | 265 Oneida Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

    Hours: Monday: 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

    Preferred Times: Mondays and Tuesdays

  • 10 Jun 2018 9:26 PM | Anonymous

    We will host four events this summer at local library branches in areas of low voter turnout. The goal of each event will be to register voters and raise awareness of voting and elections. The events will include free frozen treats, a mock election with a real ballot counter, music, entertainment, and voter registration.

    Sun Ray Library | July 5, 2018 | 5:30—7:30 p.m.
    2109 Wilson Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55119

    Riverview Library | July 14, 2018 | 2:00—4:00 p.m.
    1 East George Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107

    Rice Street Library | July 29, 2018 | 2:00—4:00 p.m.
    1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117

    Dayton’s Bluff Library | August 6, 2018 | 4:00—6:00 p.m.
    645 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106

    We still need volunteers to register voters at the Dayton’s Bluff and Riverview Library events. If you are interested, please email info@lwvsp.org or contact Sig Johnson at sigrid.johnson@comcast.net.

  • 09 Jun 2018 9:36 PM | Anonymous

    Several of St Paul’s public boards and commissions are looking for new members. Are you the new person they’ve been looking for?

    The volunteer boards and commissions cover a spectrum of responsibilities, from the Advisory Committee on Aging to the Workforce Innovation Board, and many, many others. Each groups’ duties and requirements are listed on their website right along with a place where you can apply to be a member. Some are for people with specific backgrounds—for instance, an architect or an archaeologist might be specified, or a resident of a specific neighborhood, but most are not.

    Boards and Commissions are under the supervision of the Mayor’s Office. Each group has its own page on the website, including information about vacancies. If you become a board or commission member, please let the League know, by contacting board member Diggitt McLaughlin, Observer Corps, at diggittmcl@gmail.com.

    Learn more on the City of Saint Paul website >


  • 08 Jun 2018 9:39 PM | Anonymous

    Would you like to meet some of your neighbors? Find a way to be useful in your own community?  Saint Paul makes participation easy for its residents through the 17 district councils.

    For more than 40 years, Saint Paul’s district councils have educated their residents about local issues and advocated for their communities to city council and other “higher” levels of government.  They have also been a training group for many city officials; current city council members Rebecca Noecker and Jane Prince served on their respective district councils.

    What’s your own District Council involved in?  It depends on the Council, but here are issues most work on one way or another:

    • land use, including small area planning
    • gardens
    • transportation
    • youth in the neighborhood
    • local celebrations
    • community safety

    Your own District Council can help you resolve issues, as well as find a place for yourself in your city.  You can find its name and check out its website on this map. You will be welcomed at its board meeting or any of its committee meetings.

    If you would like to share your District Council experiences with the League’s Observer Corps, contact Diggitt McLaughlin at diggittmcl@gmail.com.

  • 21 Mar 2018 1:48 PM | Anonymous

    Help Your Neighbors Become Educated and Active Citizens

    The St. Paul LWV is currently recruiting Board members to fill new terms on its Board for the 2018-19 League year (June 1-May 31).  Because we are a volunteer-run organization, our board members lead and participate in various committees to plan and coordinate our events and initiatives. Board members are given the flexibility to choose the committees and activities that interest them the most, while also considering what work needs to be done to help the League reach its goals. The upcoming Board term  will be an exciting one—not only is the League approaching its 100th year anniversary in 2020 but the St. Paul League will be hosting the LWVMN (State League) convention in 2019. There is no better time to join!

    Qualifications:   We seek individuals (of all genders) from the St. Paul area who are passionate about helping Saint Paul citizens make democracy work.  Board members must commit to a one- or two-year term as well as to attending the 2-hour Board meetings held monthly except in July and December.  Board members must also commit to working on a particular project (membership, voter service, etc.). The choice usually is negotiable. If you are interested in joining the Board in a well-defined role, we’re looking for a Board member to fill the Secretary position for the coming year. This role can be split between two Board members, if desired. Previous Board experience is not required.   

    If you are interested in learning more, please email office@lwvsp.org by April 9, 2018. We’d love to hear from you!


  • 15 Mar 2018 1:42 PM | Anonymous

    We had a small crowd at the Smart Recycler presentation last night, but those who attended left with a better understanding of the way the city of Saint Paul and Ramsey County partner to make sure we are doing all we can as a community to reduce waste and protect our environment. Rae Eden Frank, Planning Specialist II with the Environmental Health Division for Ramsey County shared news about upcoming services to help keep us moving in the right direction.  In May, we will be able to pick up countertop organic waste bucketssmall and perfect for apartment dwellers. With the free bucket, you will get a few compostable bags to use, and when you drop off your full bags at a approved site for composting, you will be issued a few more bagsall at not cost to you! We learned not only how to compost, but how to use your compost to help grow healthy lawns, fruits and vegetables, trees, shrubs and flowers. Spreading compost around plants helps to reduce weeds! 

    Rae also shared great re-use information. The county offers free Fix-It Clinics at various locations every month. Instead of throwing out that old CD player or VHS player, you can bring it into the clinic and a volunteer (who likes to tinker) will fix it while you watch. This way you can learn how to do it yourself if the problem arises again. In addition, they offer fee disposal of household hazardous waste at their Saint Paul (Bay West) location where you can bring your leftover gasoline, antifreeze, bug killers/repellents, paint and spray paint and many other products. You can also pick up partial containers of these products! Need just a little paint for a project? Check out their stock! 

    For hours, locations and more information, please check out the website at www.RamseyRecycles.com.

    Attendees also shared their tips and ideas. We learned how easy it is to make and use our own laundry and dishwasher detergent so we don’t need to buy and get rid of the big packaging and we know exactly what is in what we clean our clothes and dishes with. 

    Thank you to Rae Eden Frank and Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health for helping us be better environmental stewards, and to Joann Ellis of the Program Committee for planning the event.

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