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Upcoming Events July 2008 July 7, 2008. Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Regional Transit Fares. The Metropolitan Council is holding a series of public hearings on a proposal to increase transit fares. The Public Comment Period goes from May 14 to July 25, 2008. If you have a comment and cannot make it to a public hearing, you can contact the Regional Data Center at 390 N. Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 or email data.center@metrocouncil.org or call the Comment Line at 651-602-1500. The July 7 public hearing will take place at: Northtown Mall, Community Room July 8, 2008. Basic Bike Mechanics. Learn the basics of bike mechanics, such as how to change a tire and fix a slipped chain, as well as some simple preventive care tips to keep your bike running smoothly. Meet up with Sibley Bike Depot, the Globe building at 712 University Ave (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 8, 2008. Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Regional Transit Fares. The Metropolitan Council is holding a series of public hearings on a proposal to increase transit fares. The Public Comment Period goes from May 14 to July 25, 2008. If you have a comment and cannot make it to a public hearing, you can contact the Regional Data Center at 390 N. Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 or email data.center@metrocouncil.org or call the Comment Line at 651-602-1500. The July 8 public hearing will take place at: Hopkins Center for the Arts July 9, 2008. Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Regional Transit Fares. The Metropolitan Council is holding a series of public hearings on a proposal to increase transit fares. The Public Comment Period goes from May 14 to July 25, 2008. If you have a comment and cannot make it to a public hearing, you can contact the Regional Data Center at 390 N. Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 or email data.center@metrocouncil.org or call the Comment Line at 651-602-1500. The two July 9 public hearings will take place at: Minneapolis City Hall, Room 333 Burnsville City Hall -- Chambers July 10, 2008. Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Regional Transit Fares. The Metropolitan Council is holding a series of public hearings on a proposal to increase transit fares. The Public Comment Period goes from May 14 to July 25, 2008. If you have a comment and cannot make it to a public hearing, you can contact the Regional Data Center at 390 N. Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 or email data.center@metrocouncil.org or call the Comment Line at 651-602-1500. The July 10 public hearing will take place at: Maplewood Community Center July 15, 2008. Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Regional Transit Fares. The Metropolitan Council is holding a series of public hearings on a proposal to increase transit fares. The Public Comment Period goes from May 14 to July 25, 2008. If you have a comment and cannot make it to a public hearing, you can contact the Regional Data Center at 390 N. Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 or email data.center@metrocouncil.org or call the Comment Line at 651-602-1500. The July 15 public hearing will take place at: Metropolitan Council -- Chambers July 15, 2008. Road Riding Skills. This ride will introduce you to a variety of street environments, from quiet residential streets, to bike lanes, to busier arterials. Develop confidence riding and learn the different skills required for each type of street. We’ll make a couple of stops along the way to discuss tactics and answer questions. Meet up at Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 16, 2008. Using Transit to Reduce your Carbon Footprint (co-hosted by Mississippi Market). This class will provide practical advice on integrating busing into your daily life, which is surprisingly easy considering all the routes that serve Summit-U! Presented by Metro Transit at Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 16, 2008. Road Riding Skills. This ride will introduce you to a variety of street environments, from quiet residential streets, to bike lanes, to busier arterials. Develop confidence riding and learn the different skills required for each type of street. We’ll make a couple of stops along the way to discuss tactics and answer questions. Meet up at Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 17, 2008. Historic Rondo Walk. This walk coincides with the 25th Annual Rondo Days Festival, which is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in and around the Rondo Community. The walk will explore the old Rondo neighborhood with walk leaders from the African American Heritage Corridor. Meet at MLK Center – Entryway, 270 N Kent St (map) at 7:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 19, 2008. Historic Rondo Walk. This walk coincides with the 25th Annual Rondo Days Festival, which is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in and around the Rondo Community. The walk will explore the old Rondo neighborhood with walk leaders from the African American Heritage Corridor. Meet at MLK Center – Entryway, 270 N Kent St (map) at 4:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 19, 2008. Lowertown Farmers Market Ride. This ride will provide you with helpful new skills, including a route to downtown St. Paul and tips for carrying stuff by bike. We will be spending about 30 minutes at the farmers market. If you do not have a basket or bags that attach to their bike, we recommend you bring a backpack or messenger bag to cart home your purchases. Meet up at Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N (map) at 9:00 a.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 26, 2008. History and Culture with Commissioner Toni Carter. Explore the neighborhood with Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter. Hear historical tales and personal anecdotes from this long-time Summit-U resident. Meet up at Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map) at 10:00 a.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. July 30, 2008. HOURCAR: A Hybrid Car-share System (co-hosted by Mississippi Market). This class will provide you with the basics on car-sharing, an easy, earth-friendly and economical neighborhood service. Presented by HOURCAR. Meet up at Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map). Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. August 2008 August 5, 2008. Major Taylor Bicycling Club Ride. Enjoy a ride around St. Paul with volunteers from the premier African American cycling club in Minnesota. Meet up at Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. August 7, 2008. Public Art – Capitol and St. Paul College. Enjoy a walking tour of local public art lead by Public Art St. Paul. Meet up at Western Sculpture Park on Marion St (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips. August 13, 2008. Tips for Safe Urban Bicycling (co-hosted by Mississippi Market). Local cyclists will provide tips and advice on how to bike safely (and have fun doing it!) in the Twin Cities. Presented by Bike/Walk Twin Cities, Transit for Livable Communities. Meet up at Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map) at 6:00 p.m. Presented by St. Paul Smart Trips.
October 11, 2008. Linden Hills Park Good Energy Fair. Come celebrate "Good Energy" and be part of empowering our community by helping people make a difference in our neightorhood and our planet! There will be workshops, free local food, exhibits, giveaways, music, films and games that encourage actions that create solutions to Global Warming. Takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Linden Hills Park, 43rd and Xerxes, Minneapolis.
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