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It’s almost garage sale season in the neighborhood. Hosting your own sale? Sign up by May 11 to be featured on the official map and help shoppers find their way. Details: District10ComoPark.org/GarageSale

Local art tells the story of a community. The annual juried art show at St. Matthew’s brings neighbors together to experience creativity, reflect, and connect.

Planning an event? Get it on the calendar. The Park Bugle Community Events Calendar is a free, simple way to share local happenings—from classes and concerts to workshops and community meetings. 📅 Submit at ParkBugle.org → “Event Submission”

For generations, the Skon family has been part of St. Anthony Park. William “Dr. Bill” Skon continues the chiropractic legacy at Skon Chiropractic Clinic, helping patients from the neighborhood. Read more here: parkbugle.org/192890/communi…

AI is now being used in dental care. At St. Paul Family Dentistry, full-mouth X-rays are rendered in 3D with AI, highlighting areas that may require attention now or in the future. parkbugle.org/192886/special…

The Changing Times Book Group will host poet Michael Kleber-Diggs on Saturday, March 28, to discuss his poetry collection Worldly Things.

Five seniors at Como Park High School received $1,000 scholarships from the Thielen Foundation, founded by former National Football League wide receiver Adam Thielen and Caitlin Thielen. The awards recognize leadership, academics, athletics, and service. parkbugle.org/192903/school/…

A plant that smells like skunk, generates its own heat, and blooms while snow is still on the ground? Eastern skunk cabbage is one of Minnesota’s strangest early spring plants. Learn why this unusual wildflower matters — and where to spot it locally. parkbugle.org/192898/mn-nati…

What could the Luther Seminary campus become? In this community art project, neighbors imagined a 2046 where trails connect St. Paul, Lauderdale, and Falcon Heights; Breck Woods is a living classroom for all ages. parkbugle.org/192895/transit…

Across Ireland, shawls were more than protection from the weather. A new exhibit at the Celtic Junction Arts Center explores the rich history of Irish women’s shawls—from Donegal plaids and Paisley shawls to the iconic Galway shawl. parkbugle.org/192879/news/vi…

EdgeTec, a manufacturing company based on Energy Park Drive, has spent the past 20 years helping businesses automate packaging processes. parkbugle.org/192834/busines…

Fear of ICE raids has disrupted school routines in St. Paul. At Como Park High School, nearly 30% of students began February learning virtually. Community members have stepped up with mutual aid to support affected families. Read more: parkbugle.org/192860/school/…

For the third year in a row, the Park Bugle has been recognized in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, bringing home eight awards for 2024–25. parkbugle.org/192840/news/fr…

A spaghetti fundraiser supporting the Murray music program will be held in the school gymnasium. The dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, with Murray students performing solo and ensemble pieces during the event. Pay-as-you-can @MurrayMS_SPPS

As plans move forward for the Luther Seminary and University Golf Course sites, community members are urging leaders to include housing affordable for low and middle income families. Read the full commentary here: parkbugle.org/192850/opinion…

Kristin Anderson’s popular monthly series on St. Anthony Park architecture and neighborhood history continues Tuesday, March 10 at 7 PM at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church.

Last fall, neighbors in St. Anthony Park came together to help rescue a mother cat and her kittens after they were discovered living outdoors as winter approached. parkbugle.org/192825/top_sto…

Learn how railroads shaped St. Anthony Park. Free & open to all (donations welcome). Livestream + recording available.

Urging deeply affordable housing as part of new developments in St Paul & Falcon Heights, @parkbugle with @LifeofKhalique & Elaine Tarone parkbugle.org/192850/opinion…