GESCC Events — Greater East Side
May
28
St Paul Police presents Fraud and Identity Theft
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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The St Paul Police offers this course through their virtual workshop series. Go to
stpaul.gov/police
to register.
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Apr
23
Personal Safety Virtual Workshop
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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The St Paul Police offers this course through their virtual workshop series. Go to
stpaul.gov/police
to register.
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Mar
26
Seed Starting Workshop
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Kramer Community Room
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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.
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Mar
24
East St Paul Town Hall
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
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Register via QR Code for the location to be revealed.
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Mar
19
Crime Prevention 101
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Presented by the St Paul Police Department as part of their Virtual Workshop Series. Go to
stpaul.gov/police
to register.
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Mar
18
Monthly Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
ReaLife Cooperative
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Due to this meeting being offsite. Online attendance will not be an option.
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Mar
10
Hayden Heights Library Project Update and Community Conversation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Hayden Heights Library
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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.
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Feb
21
Pour It Forward Fundraiser for Rent and Utilities
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
Urban Growler
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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:
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Feb
13
Constitutional Observer Training
Friday, February 13, 2026
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
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RSVP for location.
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Feb
Morning Banger at Plaza Latina
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
Plaza Latina
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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.
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Jan
21
Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
Kramer Community Room
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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.
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Jan
15
Tri Lingua Cinema Reel Stories: Labor in Film
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 PM
8:30 PM
East Side Freedom Library
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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.
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Nov
22
East Side Environmental Justice Food Give-away
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
Daytons Bluff Community Council
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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.
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Nov
20
Larpenteur Redesign Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
Gladstone Community Center
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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
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Nov
19
Neighborhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Kramer Community Room
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We will update this post with event URL when available.
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Nov
Neighborhood Litter Clean Up
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
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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.
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Oct
21
East Side Mayoral Debate
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Harding High School
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Join your east side neighbors for a forum featuring mayoral candidates.
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Oct
16
Movie Night
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
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Oct
15
Burglary Prevention Workshop
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Join your neighbors for this presentation on crime prevention through environmental design.
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Oct
GESCC Neighborhood Block Party and Annual Elections
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12:00 PM
3:30 PM
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Location: Hazel Park Rec Center
Join GESCC for the annual elections and community party the afternoon of Oct 4th from noon-3:30pm
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Sep
16
GESCC Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
6:30 PM
7:45 PM
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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.
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Sep
13
Neighborhood Clean Up
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM
11:45 AM
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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
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Sep
Compost Workshop Hosted by GESCC
Saturday, September 6, 2025
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
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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.
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Aug
20
GESCC Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
6:30 PM
7:45 PM
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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
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Aug
13
Fair Housing Workshop
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
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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
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Aug
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
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Join your neighbors for a night of family fun at Hayden Heights Rec Center….. This event is co-hosted by GESCC and the City of St Paul. There will be free hotdogs, chips and ice-cream as well as raffles, games and prizes. This is a RAIN OR SHINE event
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Jul
16
GESCC Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
6:30 PM
7:45 PM
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The next Board Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
at the
Hayden Heights Library
, located at
1456 White Bear Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106
. 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. Hybrid option for those that can’t attend in person.
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Jul
Fair Housing Workshop
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
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Location: Hayden Heights Library
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
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Jul
Popsicle Pop Up Meet and Greet
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
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Beaver Lake Park
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Jul
Popsicle Meet N Greet PopUp Event
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
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Prosperity Heights Park
Contact d2mariam@outlook.com for more info
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Jun
26
EVIE Spot Network Community Workshop
Thursday, June 26, 2025
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
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Help shape transportation in your community! Share your opinions about where the EV spot should expand into the east side!
A $50 stipend will be given for all attendees.
Arlington Hills Library 1200 Payne Ave
Somali translation available.
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