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April 2008
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Greater Frogtown News
Housing - Business - Community
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Greetings! We're pleased to be sending our 3rd issue, and there is even more great news to talk about in our neighborhood. As always, we also encourage you to use the "forward" link at the bottom to share this information with your friends and neighbors. If you have news you'd like to share, please let us know and we'll try to include it in future emails.
Thanks,
The Greater Frogtown CDC Team
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ArticlGreater Frogtown Sponsors Free Workshopse Headline |
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 The Greater Frogtown CDC is pleased to host these free informational meetings right here in our neighborhood. Each session is in the Community Room of our offices at 533 Dale Street N. They include:
Renter's Rights & Responsibilities
Thursday, April 10 6-7 PM
Many people in our neighborhood are renters. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. will provide information about your legal rights, and what to do if you feel you need help.
Safe, First-time Homebuyer Lending
Tuesday, April 15 6-7PM
The Sustainable Homeownership Program of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation will supply information about safe lending options for neighbors. If you are interested in purchasing a home to live in, this is a great opportunity to learn about a home mortgage.
Landlord Training 101
Wednesday, April 23 6-7PM
Jason Martinetto from RE/MAX Realty 100 will present valuable information every landlord, or those interested in becoming landlords, should know; basic business of rental property, rights & responsibilities of tenants & landlords, tenant screening, and pivotal pitfalls. |
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ArticlWorld Cultures District for University Avenue? |
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Part of the Central Corridor Redevelopment Strategy - the plan to coodinate investment in University Avenue - includes a call for the creation of the World Cultures Heritage District. The District should promote the great ethnic businesses we already have on University Avenue, and promote new business opportunties as well. Background information about this idea is available on the EthnicTrends.info website.
Greater Frogtown CDC will be taking the lead in helping to develop the name, brand, and funding for this joint promotion idea. Our staff is currently meeting with potential funders and the City of Saint Paul to move this idea forward. We hope to be in front of the community soon to with some specific proposals to share, but if you have thoghts to share in the interim, please contact Steve Boland at 651-789-7486.
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A Community Garage Sale - May 2 & 3
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The Frogtown Events Committee and the West Minnehaha Recreation Center are holding their Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. They are currently looking for donations of any useable household items, clothing, tools, knick-knacks, etc.
Contact the District 7 to donate your reusable items:651-789-7480, they will arrange to pick-up your donations! All money raised from the garage sale will be used to fund community events in our neighborhood.
Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
581 Blair Avenue, Saint Paul
Please get your donations in before the big sale weekend and then come buy something for yourself!!
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Article625 Dale Street Considered for Redevelopment
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 The site of the Hmong Funeral Home at the corner of Dale and Lafond is being purchased with the intent to redevelop this important intersection in our neighborhood. The area is bigger than many sites in the area due to the parking lot behind, and it is discussed in many existing community plans. Greater Frogtown CDC will be spending some time developing ideas, and seeking input from area residents on what type of new development would make the best sense for this site. Have some early ideas? Contact us!
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