Macalester-Groveland Community Council

08/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Saint Paul Snow Summit returns Saturday, September 26!

We're 30 days away! Join us for the 3rd Annual Snow Summit on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Public Works Municipal Garage (891 Dale St).

This FREE, family-friendly event is your chance to:
• Check out City snowplows and equipment
• Learn how Saint Paul prepares for winter
• Discover winter preparedness resources
• Connect with City departments and community organizations
• Enjoy fun activities for the whole family
• Visit the Winter Gear Swap

Learn more about the event at www.stpaul.gov/snowsummit.

08/27/2026

We are still in a drought and the trees are feeling it 🥵

Please help the trees in your yard and in the boulevard as this drought continues! Three ways to water your trees weekly during droughts is with a hose, using buckets, or filling up a watering bag. 💦 With your help, our city's trees will have a better chance of making it through times of drought and heat stress! 🌳

For more tree watering recommendations, visit:
stpaul.gov/treecare

08/27/2026

🎶🎉 Mac-Grove Fest: Main Stage Line-Up! 🎶🎉 Join us Saturday, September 12th to enjoy our rockstar Main Stage Line-Up. Come experience local artisits, live, with your neighbors and friends!

ASL Services provided on the Main Stage by A.R.T.I.S.T.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Give your favorite things a second chance. Bring household items and clothing in need of repair to our Fix-It Clinic this Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ramsey County Environmental Center. Last items accepted at 12:30 p.m.

Together, we can waste less.

Learn more at RamseyRecycles.com/FixItClinics

08/26/2026

We are 17 days away from Mac-Grove Fest! A special thank you to our 2026 Gold Sponsors. We couldn't host Mac-Grove Fest without the support of our community. We are grateful to each and everyone one of you for your contribution to our beloved September tradition! 🎉🎶😄

, Kelly Plumbing and Heating

08/25/2026

🎉Want your business, non-profit, school, or organization to table at Mac-Grove Fest? We are still taking registrations until Friday, August 28th.

Mac-Grove Fest is a great opportunity to get out into the community and speak to neighbors. Not to mention, a TON of fun!

To register, please click the link below.

The Macalester-Groveland Community Council (MGCC) is excited to announce the 11th Annual Mac-Grove Fest, which will take place on the fields at Edgcumbe Recreation Center (320 Griggs St S) Saturday, September 12th , from 11AM - 3PM. We invite you to participate as a community sponsor or exhibitor or...

08/24/2026

Bulky Item Program Changes

As of July 1, 2026, Saint Paul residents in 1-4-unit homes no longer need to schedule bulky item pickups ahead of garbage collection days.

How to prepare your bulky items for collection:
1. Place item(s) out by 6:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day
2. Label items with the word, “Bulky”
3. Set items next to, but not leaning against, your garbage cart

All items must be emptied of food and any liquids. For example, water heaters must be drained, refrigerators must be emptied, small engines drained of oil and gas.

On your garbage collection day:
-The garbage driver will place a special sticker on your item(s) labeled bulky.
-Within two business days, a separate truck will return to collect the bulky item(s).

Mattresses, box springs, and metal bed frames must still be scheduled for collection. These items are not considered bulkies and are collected by our partner Second Chance Recycling. Mattress collection is FREE and does not count toward your annual 12 bulky item total. To schedule a mattress pickup, visit www.stpaul.gov/mattressrecycling.

For bulky item details, such as accepted items and size limits, call 651-266-6101 or visit www.stpaul.gov/bulky.

08/24/2026

As a part of the City Budget Process, CM Coleman will be hosting Ward 4’s Budget Engagement Meeting on September 14th from 6-7:30 pm. It will be hosted at Hancock Rec Center, 1610 Hubbard Ave. There will also be a special presentation from the Office of Financial Empowerment regarding tenant protections. You can register for the event by scanning the QR code or using the link below. We hope to see you there!

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