
March 2025 GESCC Board Meeting
GESCC Board Meeting: March 19, 2025
You’re Invited to the Greater East Side Community Council (GESCC) Board Meeting!
Stay connected with your neighbors and take part in shaping the future of our community.
Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Hayden Heights Library (In-person) tentative location may change- watch for updates
Virtual Option: Can’t join in person? Attend via Zoom!
Why Attend?
Share Your Ideas: Your voice matters! Bring your thoughts and suggestions to the table.
Stay Informed: Get updates on key community projects, initiatives, and news.
Connect with Neighbors: Meet fellow residents and build connections that strengthen our community.

GESCC February Board Meeting
Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom - Due to cold weather we will meet on zoom not in person *********************
This is an open meeting, and we want to hear your voice and ideas to make the GESCC the best place to live! Come share your thoughts and help shape our community.

GESCC BOARD MEETING
GESCC Board Meeting: January 15, 2025
You’re Invited to the Greater East Side Community Council (GESCC) Board Meeting!
Stay connected with your neighbors and take part in shaping the future of our community.
Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:45
Location: Hayden Heights Library (In-person)
Virtual Option: Can’t join in person? Attend via Zoom!
Why Attend?
Share Your Ideas: Your voice matters! Bring your thoughts and suggestions to the table.
Stay Informed: Get updates on key community projects, initiatives, and news.
Connect with Neighbors: Meet fellow residents and build connections that strengthen our community.
This meeting is open to everyone—whether you’ve lived in the Greater East Side for years or just moved here, we want to hear from you!
GESCC Renter Forum
Join the Greater East Side Community Council on Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM
Hayden heights Library
1456 White Bear Ave
Come participate in an open discussion on community needs.
Food and childcare will be provided.
Questions?
Contact d2giovonnia@outlook.com
651-867-7511
GESCC Board Meeting
Join the GESCC and community members for the final board meeting of the year. This meeting is publicly accessible, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
It is a hybrid event, and a recording will be available. Contact the office for Zoom info but we prefer to see everyone in person.
This is going to be at the Hayden Heights Library
Renter Forum Hosted by GESCC
Come participate in an open discussion on community needs. Food and childcare will be provided.
All District 2 residents are eligible for a $20 stipend.
Questions?
Contact d2giovonnia@outlook.com
GESCC Open House
Join the GECC staff, Board Members, and community partners for a fun and casual gathering at our annual drop-in event! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with familiar faces, meet new people, and celebrate the amazing work happening in our community. We’ll be serving light appetizers throughout the event, so feel free to grab a bite while you mingle and enjoy the evening. Whether you’ve been a part of GECC for years or are new to the organization, we’d love to see you there and share the excitement for the year ahead. No need to RSVP—just drop by, say hello, and make some great connections!
Bonfire and Fall Fest
Fall Fest & Bonfire Hayden Heights
Meeting Details Date(s): Fri 10/11
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hayden Heights Recreation Center
1965 E. Hoyt Ave.Saint Paul, MN, 55119
(651)298-5716
Carter Work Project
The 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is a landmark milestone for Habitat for Humanity, marking the project’s 40th anniversary. This fall, the Carter Work Project is hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity right here in St. Paul, Minneasota! Thousands of volunteers and VIPs will gather and build on 30 homes at The Heights, a new development in St. Paul’s Greater East Side. Get all the details here: https://www.tchabitat.org/carter-work-project-2024
Renter Forum Hosted by GESCC
Join the Great East Side Community Council on Thursday September 5th
6:00-7:30 PM
Hayden heights Library
1456 White BEar Ave
National Night Out - GESCC at Hayden Heights Rec
Join us at Hayden Heights for the 2024 National Night Out Ice Cream Social!
1965 Hoyt Ave E, St Paul, MN 55119
KABOOM! Build Event - Hayden Heights Play Area
Community build days at Hayden Heights Rec Center
Exact times and details to follow!
Community Picnic
Join GESCC for a free family fun day at our Community Picnic
The picnic will be at Beaver Lake Park
1060 Edgewater Blvd, St Paul, MN 55119

Board Meeting
Everyone is welcome to join District 2 for the monthly board meeting.
THIS IS MOVED TO HAYDEN HEIGHTS FOR THE BUILD DAY. THIS IS NOT AT HAZEL PARK THIS MONTH
Childcare will be provided
Contact staff for the Zoom login
KABOOM Design Day May 15
Hayden Heights Rec Center is getting a new play area
Announcing the exciting partnership between GESCC, City of St Paul and KABOOM! to build a play area at Hayden Heights Rec Center- Listen in here for the full announcement!
https://share.descript.com/view/0L355c9NGVC
Design Day is May 15 4pm Kids, 5pm Adults (Board Meeting to follow- all are invited)
Build is July 25-26-27
Meet The Police Community Safety Night
Meet and greet the St Paul Police for a community night at Hayden Heights Rec Center.

Renter Forum
Join District 2 and the community at the Hayden Heights Library for a night of sharing support and resources.
District 2 residents are eligible for a $20 stipend. Childcare is available and food is provided. We hope to see you there!
Community Listening and Engagement Session
Join representatives from the Port and City as they describe the traffic plan for the new Heights Development.
Bring your questions and concerns.
Child care will be provided.
Board Meeting
The Board meetings happen every third Wednesday of each month and are open to the public
Hazel Park Rec Center/Zoom
6:30 pm
District 2 will provide child care