Park Bugle

11/03/2024

In addition to fairness, compassion, and heart, Judge Mulrooney brings decades of courtroom experience to the bench. Remember to flip your ballot and vote to keep experience working for you.
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11/03/2024

In a heartfelt reflection, Clay Christensen shares his journey as a lifelong birder. Since 1987, he’s observed 312 species in Minnesota and 1,038 worldwide, an accomplishment he’s content to let stand as his final “life list” tally. From birdwatching adventures in Costa Rica, the Amazon, and Churchill, to local outings with the Monday Morning Birding Bunch, Clay’s memories capture the highs, mishaps, and unique community of birders. Now, though he no longer heads out for early-morning treks, he finds joy in watching backyard birds, observing their behaviors, and savoring the quieter moments with a lifetime of memories in tow.

Read Clay's article in the Bugle here: https://www.parkbugle.org/reflections-of-a-senior-birdwatcher/

11/02/2024

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📰 Celebrating 50 Years of the Park Bugle! 📰

For five decades, the Park Bugle has been the voice of our community, shaped by dedicated editors whose journeys are as unique as the stories they shared. From early hyper-local roots to the digital age, these editors contributed to making the Bugle a treasured local paper.

Curious to read more about the editors' memories and the Bugle's evolution? Grab the print edition or explore it online here:
https://www.parkbugle.org/turning-50-through-the-eyes-of-past-bugle-editors/

11/01/2024

🐯🎉 Welcome Marisa & Maks! 🎉🐯

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has officially named its adorable Amur tiger cubs, born Aug. 29! Meet Marisa, the spirited female cub, named in honor of a beloved retired zookeeper, and Maks, the confident male cub, symbolizing strength and leadership. These meaningful names were suggested by dedicated zoo volunteers who have spent years educating visitors about large cats.

Come visit Marisa and Maks and feel the passion that keeps Como Zoo committed to wildlife conservation! 🐅💚 Read more in the latest Bugle Midpoint here: https://www.parkbugle.org/october-midpoint-report-2/

10/31/2024

Please renew your annual support now through a tax-deductible contribution. Your gift helps expand the Park Bugle’s online presence, reach new residents and honor the achievements of our neighbors. Your support also shines a spotlight on youngsters, supporting them as they grow. Let’s keep the Park Bugle strong for another 50 years!

Community newspapers like the Park Bugle are disappearing at an alarming rate. On average in the U.S., two local newspapers cease publication every week. The Park Bugle tapped its reserves to balance the FY24 budget.

We’ve pared back our expenses and now we ask our readers to keep the Park Bugle strong in 2025. We started our second half-century in 2024 determined to celebrate our centennial in 2074.

Click the link below and make a donation today!
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10/30/2024

Since 1991, Mac’s Fish & Chips has been a beloved spot for crispy, fresh-battered fish and hand-cut fries in the Como neighborhood, serving up everything from classic cod to mouthwatering halibut, mahi-mahi, and more! Originally founded by former Minnesota North Stars player Tom McCarthy, the restaurant has been led by Tom Flanagan, the sole owner since 2023.

With popular items like tacos, cheese curds, and a robust rewards program, Mac’s continues to be a community favorite. Ready to discover more about Mac’s history and its menu? Check out the full article in this month’s Park Bugle or read it online at

https://www.parkbugle.org/como-neighborhood-is-hooked-on-macs-fish-chips/

10/29/2024

🏆 Spotlight on Como High School Soccer 🏆

As the fall high school soccer season wraps up in Minnesota, Como Park’s boys and girls soccer teams are making the most of a fast-paced season filled with hard work, resilience, and camaraderie. With co-captains leading by example, both teams reflect on the highs and lows that shape their experiences on and off the field.

In boys soccer, captains Taw Law Eh Hser and Henry Simmons highlight a team rich in talent and team spirit, with a supportive community backing them from alumni to current players. The girls team, led by seniors Ava Lopez and Giselle Sanchez-Esparza, has embraced each season’s changes and challenges, building a lasting, supportive culture that endures through coaching transitions.

Discover more about these dedicated athletes and the bonds they share with their teammates, coaches, and community. Check out the full article in the latest edition of Park Bugle or read it online via the link below! 📰⚽
https://www.parkbugle.org/como-soccer-captains-appreciate-community/

10/28/2024

TONIGHT!

📚✨ Join us for an enlightening evening at the October Braille Encyclopedia Event in the Zone! 🌟

🗓️ When: Monday, October 28
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Workhorse Coffee Bar, 2399 University Ave W,

🎤 Enjoy a captivating reading by Naomi Cohn from her book, “The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight”. This event is free and open to the public, with book sales by Milkweed Books on-site.

📖 Pre-order your copy of The Braille Encyclopedia at rosemetalpress.com/books/the-braille-encyclopedia and immerse yourself in these thought-provoking essays.

Let’s gather to celebrate literature and community! 🌼

10/28/2024

The Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Educators (MNSHAPE) has named DeWayne Combs, physical education teacher at Murray Middle School, as the Minnesota Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Combs, who has been teaching at Murray for six years, leads a popular bicycling program and organizes annual downhill skiing trips for students. He will be honored at MNSHAPE's state conference on Nov. 4 at Lakeville South High School.

This award adds to Combs' previous accolades, including being named Concordia University’s Alumni Educator of the Year in 2022 and a finalist for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2020.

Read more about it in the Park Bugle article here: https://www.parkbugle.org/combs-named-phy-ed-teacher-of-the-year/

10/27/2024

Looking for love this Halloween? Be careful what you wish for... You might just get more than you bargained for! 🦇🖤

My Halloween Lover
By Mary Norris

It was last October, on a crisp Fall Morning
While at the library
I was just daydreaming and actually,
Feeling a bit solitary

Okay, honestly, I was secretly wishing for a New Lover
Nothing kinky — maybe a scientist at the U —
or someone working undercover — ?

Oh yes! Someone mysterious would be exciting
Not ordinary — maybe he’d be ultra-rich — Ooohhhh — like a stock broker?
He’d be intriguing and handsome — and looked good even in low lighting
But how was I to know — I’d soon be channeling Bram Stoker?!

I just wanted a companion for a romantic nighttime stroll
Or someone who was well-read
I certainly hadn’t planned on negotiating for my soul
Let alone becoming a member of the Undead!

Later in the evening, on that same crisp Fall Day
Almost like out of thin air —
Suddenly standing before me — my New Lover appeared —
From out of nowhere!

I felt underdressed on our first date when we met-up
With him in that black cape and formal get-up
He seemed so Gothic and yet very chic
Not to mention his pronounced widow’s peak!

Well-mannered and cultured — he truly seemed quite the Gent
And ohmygosh WHAT — ?!? Even a Transylvanian accent!

I asked if he lived around here — in Saint Anthony Park
He smiled, winked and said “I do like Milton Square...after dark.”

I hoped we’d hit it off — I never believed in any spooky old wives tale —
I was a modern gal, who just liked working retail
However, with my love for vintage and retro cool —
He truly appealed to me when he said “I was born in 1431. How’s that for old school?”

I kinda thought I’d dig this new romance that seemed ‘Twilight-style’
But all that living-at-night stuff — it could get old after a while
I preferred Jazz — not sounds of ‘the children of the night’
I liked sunny days — he wanted picnics by moonlight

Our courting was fun — so maybe we could take it slow and cozy
Although, I have to admit he reminded me a bit of Bela Lugosi
And sure, he was quirky — ordering a Bloody Mary way too often
And insisting he sleep in that RIDICULOUS old coffin!

My family and friends thought him a bit odd and scary
It should have been my first clue — always hanging out
In the cemetery

And oh that smile! I’d never seen such white and perfect
Dental canines
He was so charming, yet I became a bit alarmed —
I may have seen his type on an episode of Dateline!

Could he be The Prince Of Darkness?
Well, you know me, ever the skeptic
Of course I ignored all the red flags
And simply refused to accept it

Truly, I felt self-centered and petty — because I have my own flaws
I really did try — but I just couldn’t look past those fangs and claws!

I remember when I asked him “Are you cursed?”
He laughed it off and quickly changed the subject
To October thirty-first

It was on Halloween Night he said with fiendish delight
“You could be my bride. I just need to take a little bite.”
I was caught off-guard
He said it so sweetly — and so polite

Foolishly I’d said “Ah, what the heck!”
Now in hindsight, realizing why all he ever wanted to do was neck!

My friends, heed these warning signs when looking for a soul mate
Because it was my tragic and final mistake — when I gave in that once — too often And must accept my Eternal Fate
Because now we BOTH have to sleep in that RIDICULOUS old coffin!

10/26/2024

The charm of St. Anthony Park’s business district continues to shine as Milton Square welcomes June Room, a vintage shop with deep local roots.

Originally a pop-up for the St. Anthony Park Art Fair, June Room now thrives as a permanent fixture, showcasing the unique styles of its three owners, all passionate about vintage and art. Visit this creative haven Wednesdays-Sundays for a curated collection that reflects the eclectic spirit of St. Anthony Park.

Read more about the June Room here: https://www.parkbugle.org/vintage-shop-june-room-comes-to-milton-square/

10/24/2024

Today the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation will celebrate over 25 years of service to the community. Since its founding in 1998, the foundation has provided crucial support to local schools, nonprofits, and community initiatives, awarding over $1.1 million in grants.

The event, held at Urban Growler Brewing Company, will feature food, live music, and a raffle with top prizes donated by local businesses. Community members, donors, and local leaders are invited to attend and recognize the foundation’s contributions while looking ahead to the next 25 years of service.

Learn more in the Bugle article here: https://www.parkbugle.org/sap-community-foundation-marks-a-quarter-century-of-service/

10/23/2024

MidCity Farmers Market is happening TODAY!

10/23/2024

In addition to fairness, compassion, and heart, Judge Mulrooney brings decades of courtroom experience to the bench. Remember to flip your ballot and vote to keep experience working for you.

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10/22/2024

Trick or Treat event at Dock and Paddle! Meet local organizations and have some fun! 🌟🍭🎨

D10 is partnering with Dock and Paddle for a NEW Halloween Event - Meet & Treat!

Come and Trick or Treat at local organization tables, enjoy yard games, music, coloring stations, cookie decorating and food and drink specials!

10/22/2024

Star Party at the Bell Museum THIS Friday!

Join us at the Bell Museum for our next in-person Star Party! Explore hands-on activities, short planetarium shows, and more!

10/22/2024

Freshly painted and paved tennis/pickleball courts at Langford Park look great!

10/21/2024

Join the Saint Anthony Park Community Foundation on Thursday, Oct. 24, as they celebrate over 25 years of service to the community! Since 1998, this incredible foundation has supported local schools, nonprofits, and community groups, granting over $1.1 million to enhance education, the arts, economic development, and more. Come celebrate this milestone with food, live music, and a raffle at Urban Growler! 🎉🎶

For event details, check out the Park Bugle article here:
https://www.parkbugle.org/sap-community-foundation-marks-a-quarter-century-of-service/

10/20/2024

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Get an insider's experience on the sport and what makes it unique in the October issue of the Bugle!
https://www.parkbugle.org/at-any-age-taking-up-pickleball-can-be-a-great-dill/

10/19/2024

College Park is one of the many beloved parks in Bugle-land. Read the article in the October issue or online to find out what makes this park so special!
https://www.parkbugle.org/the-gem-that-is-college-park/

10/18/2024

Move over apples, pumpkins are taking over! 🎃

10/18/2024

5th Annual Alden Square Park's Pumpkins-in-the-Park Halloween Event October 26th - October 31st, 2024

What: A community celebration conducted via pumpkin carving, lighting and viewing. Great family/friend/pet photo opportunities!

Why: To express creativity, cultivate community, and bring joy to all who pass by Alden Square!

Who: All interested neighbors!

When, Where and How: For those interested in checking out the ever growing Pumpkin-Patch, swing by Alden Square Park anytime between Oct 26th - 31st (pumpkins will be lit nightly around dusk). Those interested in sharing a pumpkin, please bring carved pumpkin(s) to Alden Square Park (1169 Gibbs Ave 55108 - corner of Gibbs Ave. & Brewster St.), anytime, Sat Oct 26th - Thurs Oct 31st (Halloween!).

Pumpkins can be left on any of the picnic tables. Your Halloween-loving-neighbors Emily, Jenny, & Bill, will arrange, light and maintain the ‘pumpkin-patch’ daily. Those that want their pumpkin(s) back can retrieve them anytime November 1st. Pumpkins still in the park at 10 a.m. on Nov 1st will be composted.

For those interested in making a monetary contribution in lieu of an actual pumpkin, Venmo payment can be made to [email protected]. Any donated money will be used toward buying pumpkins and applicable supplies.

Pumpkin Purchasing Options: Locally sourced pumpkins can be found at: Speedy Market (2310 Como Ave.); Hampden Park Co – Op (928 Raymond Ave.); and @ 2220 Scudder St. (the Roger family sells pumpkins every year from their front yard pumpkin patch!)

10/17/2024

Enjoy the time off!

10/17/2024

Fun options for kids this week!

Stop by a Northwest Area recreation center tomorrow, October 17 for fun MEA programs! Visit stpaul.gov/MEA for even more MEA program options.

10/17/2024

The season finale! Music on the Front Lawn with JW Jones return visit to St. Paul from Ottawa, Ontario.

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW Jones is known for his high-energy shows! After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release 'Everything Now', an all-original project with special guest Jimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar). "Songs! It's all about the songs!" said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones).