Know Your Como: Furry Friends – Pete & Oliver
Sonjie Johnson continues to introduce the furry friends that are looking for a home. These stories were compiled by Sonjie.
Neighborhood Relations
Posts related to the D10 Como Park Neighborhood Relations Committee
Know Your Como: Angling for Fish Under the Ice
By Sonjie Johnson and Jeanne Steele It was mid-February, a bright, mild day when Sonjie Johnson, an inveterate lake walker and observer, spotted the mini-tent city that had sprung up on Como Lake, on the northeast side not too far from the pavilion. The tents she saw were black; other days she also had seen …
Know Your Como: Furry Friends – Rescue is My Favorite Breed
Meet Stella. She’s a 12-year-old Springer Spaniel, adopted by Jim and Melanie Salasek in 2019, from Pet Haven,( Minnesota’s first, and oldest foster-based animal rescue.) Their five-mile daily walk includes the Como Lake paths. Always eager to greet both two and four-legged friends, Stella is an early morning favorite. It wasn’t always that way.
Como History Tidbit: Backyard Marbles
You never know what you can find in a backyard! Jean McRoberts was doing yard work last June at her house on Maywood Street and found a damaged marble that appeared to be very old. It was barely peeking out of the soil. It had chips, scratches, and was banded with shades of blue and white. Two weeks later, she dug up another marble while planting vegetables.
March 1, 2023 Neighborhood Relations Committee
The Neighborhood Relations Committee typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion. This month’s meeting will be held hybrid in person at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington) and via Zoom.
Como Blizzard Breakfast @ North Dale Rec Center – Feb 4 | 10am-12pm
Join Parks and Rec and the Como Community Council for a Pancake Breakfast and Winter Activities at North Dale Recreation Center. Try snowshoeing, cross country skiing and skating before you warm up with a bonfire and s’mores. After all the fun activities, head inside for a pancake breakfast (sponsored by Bethel Lutheran)
Photo Harvest – Como Neighborhood History Project
Do you have any pictures of the Como Neighborhood? The Como Neighborhood History Project is looking to scan old photos of the D10 neighborhood including bordering neighborhoods and shopping areas. We are looking for pictures that will help us add more to the story of the Como Neighborhood. The older the better!
February 1, 2023 Neighborhood Relations Committee
The Neighborhood Relations Committee typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion. This month’s meeting will be held hybrid in person at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington) and via Zoom.
January 4, 2023 Neighborhood Relations Committee
The Neighborhood Relations Committee typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion. This month’s meeting will be held hybrid in person at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington) and via Zoom.
2022 Como Holiday Decoration Map
Help us fill Como with holiday cheer! D10 Como Community Council is compiling a map of as many festive displays in the neighborhood as possible. So get those lights and inflatables out of the closet (or buy some new ones!) and get to work decorating your house, apartment, or business to be included in our map!