Greater East Side Community Council

06/17/2026

🐻‍❄️ Another Saturday, another adventure with Matty!

Week 2 of Matty’s Saturdays brought plenty of smiles, high fives, new friends, and East Side pride. From meeting neighbors to supporting local businesses and enjoying community spirit , Matty had a wonderful time out in the Bear Larp District.

Have you met Matty yet?

Come find her next Saturday, take a photo, say hello, and join the fun. You never know where she’ll pop up next!

📍 White Bear Avenue
Every Saturday in June
9:30 AM - 1 PM

06/09/2026

Matty spent Saturday doing what she does best: meeting neighbors, handing out high fives, visiting local businesses, and spreading a little East Side joy.

Missed her this week? Don’t worry. Matty will be back next Saturday and she’d love to meet you.

June 13th, Saturday
10AM - 1PM
Idaho Ave between White Bear Ave & Gary Place

05/27/2026

New Episode Out!

Ever wondered what the air quality is actually like on the Greater East Side?

This week on the D2 & U Podcast, Lisa sits down with Story Schwantes to talk about Airnet, a project that will bring real-time air quality information directly to our community through a local dashboard.

The goal is simple. Help residents better understand the air they’re breathing every day using data collected right here in our neighborhoods.

Really interesting conversation about community health, local data, and giving residents access to information that directly affects daily life.

Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0CWy6aTwr3P3bn496Fximq
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d2-u/id1734694793
Buzzsprout:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2306591 See less

05/19/2026

Saturdays in June = hanging out with Matoskah🥰

Join us at Matty’s Sattys every Saturday in June for music, activities, food trucks, community tables, and more…. at Bear Larp District

Also, fair warning: Matoskah might completely steal your heart with all that cuteness.😍

📍Idaho Ave between White Bear Ave & Gary Place I 10 AM–1 PM

Scan the QR code or visit bearlarpdistrict.com/events for details.

05/11/2026

New episode out now!

And with this episode, we’re officially celebrating 50 episodes of the D2 & U Podcast. It’s been 50 conversations rooted in community voices, stories, and connections across the East Side.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Elissa Unger from Face to Face Health & Counseling to talk about the work they’ve been doing for over 50 years supporting youth in crisis across our community.

From medical care and mental health support to basic needs resources for youth ages 11–24, this conversation highlights what real community support can look like. They also discuss the deeply affordable housing project that will soon be breaking ground on Arcade Avenue across from their clinic.

Listen now:

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05/10/2026

To all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures in our community….thank you for the love, strength, care, and wisdom you bring into our neighborhoods every single day.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Greater East Side Community Council 🧡

05/08/2026

Hi neighbors in Ward 6,

Join me on May 26th for the “Northern Iron and Machine and You” community event. I’ll be there along with Mayor Her, and we’re looking forward to hearing directly from you—your thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding Northern Iron & Machine.

🗓 Date: May 26
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Arlington Hills Community Center
1200 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55130

Your voice matters, and we hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

Garden day was a success🙌

Huge thanks to the Minnesota Horticultural Society along with Cargill, Dakota Prairie, Endless Summer Hydrangeas, and the partners behind Garden-in-a-Box program for helping make this happen.

The Greater East Side is looking a little greener already 💚🤌

05/04/2026

Scenes from our clean-up last Friday.

We showed up for Ames Lake.….And you showed up with us.💚

Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the morning count.🙌

04/30/2026

Got a little time tomorrow morning?

Stop by Ames Lake Park and help us keep the space we share clean and welcoming. Even a short visit makes a difference.

Friday, May 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM
At: Ames Lake Park - 1380 Magnolia Ave E

Gloves and bags provided