National Night Out
Join us and Roosevelt Homes for National Night Out. We will be gathering at the East Side Boys and Girls Club from 5-7pm.
Matty's Chalk Art Festival
Save the date for the first annual Matty’s Chalkfest. Watch this site and bearlarpdistrict.com for updates.
Calling All Artists!
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting our artistic journey, Matty welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels. Registration coming soon!
July Board Meeting & Picnic
The annual Board Potluck Picnic will be at the District 2 office (1365 Prosperity Avenue). Please rsvp to Lisa at d2lisa@outlook.com so we can ensure everyone gets fed!
Matty's Sattys
Join our new mascot for the Bear Larp District, Matoskah (Matty) every Saturday in June from 10 am- 1pm. We will have music, crafts and other surprises including meeting and getting your picture taken with Matty. For more information, check out the Bear Larp District website at bearlarpdistrict.com.
Matty's Sattys
Join our new mascot for the Bear Larp District, Matoskah (Matty) every Saturday in June from 10 am- 1pm. We will have music, crafts and other surprises including meeting and getting your picture taken with Matty. For more information, check out the Bear Larp District website at bearlarpdistrict.com.
Matty's Sattys
Join our new mascot for the Bear Larp District, Matoskah (Matty) every Saturday in June from 10 am- 1pm. We will have music, crafts and other surprises including meeting and getting your picture taken with Matty. For more information, check out the Bear Larp District website at bearlarpdistrict.com.
Matty's Sattys
Join our new mascot for the Bear Larp District, Matoskah (Matty) every Saturday in June from 10 am- 1pm. We will have music, crafts and other surprises including meeting and getting your picture taken with Matty. For more information, check out the Bear Larp District website at bearlarpdistrict.com.
St Paul Police presents Fraud and Identity Theft
The St Paul Police offers this course through their virtual workshop series. Go to stpaul.gov/police to register.
Personal Safety Virtual Workshop
The St Paul Police offers this course through their virtual workshop series. Go to stpaul.gov/police to register.
Seed Starting Workshop
Join us for a seed starting workshop. All materials included but we do require you register in advance. For more information, email d2jessica@outlook.com.
Crime Prevention 101
Presented by the St Paul Police Department as part of their Virtual Workshop Series. Go to stpaul.gov/police to register.
Monthly Board Meeting
Due to this meeting being offsite. Online attendance will not be an option.
Hayden Heights Library Project Update and Community Conversation
Join the St Paul Public Library, Councilmember Nelsie Yang and the GESCC for an update on the renovation of Hayden Heights Library. With construction starting in Spring of 2026, we’ll highlight the exciting improvements and plan. Share your perspective about what’s important to you about library services now and in the future. Refreshments will be provided.
Pour It Forward Fundraiser for Rent and Utilities
Join us at Urban Growler at 2325 Endicott St. on Saturday, Feb 21 from 11am-2pm for a fundraiser for the East Side Partnership Rent and Utilities Fund. Can’t attend in person? You can donate here: https://d2cc.betterworld.org/campaigns/east-side-partnership-rental-aid
Morning Banger at Plaza Latina
Morning Banger is a community event created to support Plaza Latina small businesses who are facing challenges right now.
Free to attend, but we strongly encourage attendees to purchase from the businesses and show tangible support.
✨ Food • Music • Community • Fun ✨
How You Can Help
Please share this event on your social media platforms
Community partners are invited to drop off printed resources, including:
Loans & grants
Funding opportunities
Health & wellness resources
Small business support materials
Let’s show up for our local businesses and strengthen our community—together.
Board Meeting
Join us for our January board meeting. Zoom link will be added closer to the date. Representatives from the Dept of Public Works and Metro Transit regarding the H-Line project will be on hand to present.
Tri Lingua Cinema Reel Stories: Labor in Film
TriLingua Cinema presents Reel Stories: Labor in Film with East Side Freedom Library, a series of three films illuminating the struggles, and everyday courage of working people. From the coal fields of West Virginia in Matewan (January 15), to the groundbreaking, worker-led Salt of the Earth (February 19), to a family-friendly look at collective resistance in A Bug’s Life (March 19), this series pairs each screening with speakers/activities, and community conversation. Join TriLingua as they explore the history and future of the labor movement—and the power of solidarity on screen and in our neighborhoods.
East Side Environmental Justice Food Give-away
Join your neighbors from the East Side Environmental Justice Group in collaboration with Mom’s Foodshelf for a mutual aid event with free food, local resources and talk about clean air, community health and environmental justice on the East Side.
Larpenteur Redesign Meeting
Ramsey County is hosting a open house on the Larpenteur Ave redesign and construction. This is the first of several open houses with a tentative start of construction in 2027. Event will be at the Gladstone Community Center, 1945 Manton Ave, Maplewood
Neighborhood Litter Clean Up
Join your neighbors as we clean up Furness Parkway from Maryland moving north. For more information, contact Jess at d2jessica@outlook.com or call the office at 651-774-2220.
East Side Mayoral Debate
Join your east side neighbors for a forum featuring mayoral candidates.
Burglary Prevention Workshop
Join your neighbors for this presentation on crime prevention through environmental design.
GESCC Neighborhood Block Party and Annual Elections
Location: Hazel Park Rec Center
Join GESCC for the annual elections and community party the afternoon of Oct 4th from noon-3:30pm
GESCC Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday Sept 16, this is a date change
Kramer Room 1380 Rose Ave
All board members are encouraged to attend as we’ll be discussing key updates, upcoming events, and organizational priorities. Please arrive on time and come prepared to engage in productive conversation.
Neighborhood Clean Up
Meet near Cesar Chavez school and help clean up the neighborhood. Contact Jess if you have questions
d2jessica@outlook.com
10:00 AM start to about noon
Bags and gloves will be provided
Compost Workshop Hosted by GESCC
Learn about composting with GESCC staff Jessica Landucci at the Kramer Room (1380 Rose Ave) in this event co-sponsored by GESCC and the City of St Paul. The event is Saturday, Sept 6 starting at 10:00 AM running till 11:30 AM. This event is free! If you have any questions reach out to d2jessica@outlook.com.
GESCC Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025, 6:30p,
ZOOM***************** This is moved to ZOOM due to AC issues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is now a Zoom meeting. See homepage info
Fair Housing Workshop
Location: Hayden Heights Library —-LOCATION CHANGE!
Due to the data issues, the library can’t host this event. Please come to the Kramer Room 1380 Rose Ave
Learn about your rights as a renter and what resources the City of St. Paul can provide. The workshop will be a hybrid event. Attendees will receive a gift card and light appetizers