HRA’s Mission Through innovation, the Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority promotes community and economic development, and provides and maintains affordable, decent and safe housing opportunities in Washington County.
Resource Connection Washington County Farmers Markets BAYPORT Village Green (corner Hwy 95 and 3rd Ave) Mondays, 2:30-6:30 pm, June 20- Oct. 17 www.bayportfarmersmarket.com COTTAGE GROVE United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S (across from Lamar Fields) Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 pm, June 9 – October 17 www.cguccfarmersmarket.org FOREST LAKE Forest Lake Lakeside Park, Downtown, (east of Broadway and Hwy 61) Tuesdays, 5:00-9:00 pm, June 7 –September 27 www.forestlakeparks.net HASTINGS Westview Mall Shopping Center (Hwy 55 and Pleasant Dr. S) Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, June – October
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June 8 to September 28 www.scandiafarmersmarket.com STILLWATER 3rd and Pine Street Riverview Lot (Across from the Historic Courthouse) Saturdays, 7:30-noon, June - Oct www.localharvest.org/stillwater-farmersmarket-M2625 WHITE BEAR LAKE Off Hwy 61 & 4th St. on Washington Ave., Fridays, 8:00 am-noon, June 24 - Oct 28
WOODBURY Central Park/YMCA lot on Radio Dr, 8595 Central Park Place Sundays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, June 12– October 30 www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/members/ locations/woodbury-market
MAHTOMEDI Triangle Park on Stillwater Rd & 244 (Mahtomedi Ave) Saturday 8:00-noon, June 18 –September 23
Additional Resource: Farmers markets that accept SNAP/EBT: University of MN Extension http:// z.umn.edu/farmers markets
MARINE ON ST CROIX Park in Downtown Marine (across from Gazebo and Marine General Store) Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:30, July – October
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms: Land Stewardship Project http:// landstewardshipproject.org/ stewardshipfood/csa
Community Gardens: http:// www.gardeningmatters.org/gardendirectory
Minnesota Grown directory of local foods, farms and Community Supported Agriculture www.minnesotagrown.com Free paper copies are available by calling 1-888TOURISM
OAKDALE Richard Walton Pk (Hadley Ave & 15th St) Wednesdays, 2:00-6:00 pm, June – October www.oakdalefun.com SCANDIA Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm,
Special points of interest: HRA office is open Monday—Friday, 8-4:30pm
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Resource Connection
Park Program Every Saturday evening at 7:15 p.m., join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters for a variety of engaging nature programs. Each program runs 45 minutes and will present live creatures, facts, and/or exhibits for hands-on, family learning. Program topics include animal adaptations, bats, bird banding, bugs, dragonflies, frogs, hawks, owls, snakes, raptors, wolves, and much more! All campfire programs are FREE to campers and visitors with a vehicle permit ($5/day or $25/annual). Programs are at the outdoor amphitheater within the park and include a bonfire (when conditions allow). Bench seating and grassy areas are available, however, visitors are more than welcome to bring camp chairs and blankets for comfort.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve 1515 Keats Ave N. Lake Elmo Contact Station: 651-430-8370 The Lake Elmo Swim Pond will be closed for renovations through July 31, 2016. Watch the county web site for opening notices.
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park 10191 St Croix Trail S Hastings, MN 55033 Contact Station: 651-430-8240
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June 4
Warner Nature Center
Red-tailed Hawk
Carpenter Nature Center
Reptiles and Amphibians
June 11
Warner Nature Center
American Kestrel
Dwight Wilcox
Tall Tales
June 18
Dwight Wilcox
Tall Tales
Dodge Nature Center
Who's That Knockin'? Woodpeckers!
June 25
Remarkable Reptiles
Reptiles
Carpenter Nature Center
Animals of the St. Croix
July 2
Como Zoo
A Journey Through Africa
Pollinate Minnesota
Bees
July 9
Warner Nature Center
Eastern Screech Owl
Wildlife Science Center
Wolves
July 16
Warner Nature Center
Barred Owl
Como Zoo
Rabbit Gets Creative
July 23
Wildlife Science Center
Wolves
Dodge Nature Center
Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed: Squirrels!
July 30
Warner Nature Center
Red-tailed Hawk
Carpenter Nature Center
Animals of the St. Croix
August 6
Dwight Wilcox
Legend of Perseus
Carpenter Nature Center
Raptors
August 13
Wildlife Science Center
Raptors
Remarkable Reptiles
Reptiles
August 20
Carpenter Nature Center
Reptiles and Amphibians
Dodge Nature Center
Neighborhood Ninjas: Raccoons!
August 27 7 p.m.
Pollinate Minnesota
Bees
Bruce the Bug Guy
Bugs
Resource Connection
Minnesotaworks.net A Monster List of LinkedIn Rules
There was a time when rules of etiquette were fairly simple. Send a thank-you card — always and without delay. Keep your elbows off of the table. Hold the door open for others.
meet you for coffee. Consider sending him or her a LinkedIn connection request instead. 6. Don't: Neglect to Look at Someone's Contact Policy Make sure you check a person's profile to see if there are any specific requests about messages.
However, social networks have turned matters upside down and made them much more compli7. Do: Connect With Recruiters cated. If you're looking for a job, one of the first steps Here’s a list of LinkedIn dos and don'ts. you should take is finding recruiters in your industry and connecting with them. 1. Do: Connect With People Right Away You may think it’s odd to ‘friend’ someone on 8. Don't: Ignore Recruiters When You're Not Facebook right after you've met that person, but Looking for a Job LinkedIn has completely different rules. The longYou could be completely satisfied with your job er you wait, the less likely people are to rememand have no expectations of leaving. If a recruiter ber you. So send that request. messages you to share a job opportunity, be honest and say you're not looking for a job. But leave 2. Don't: Try to Connect with Someone When the door open for future contact. You're Not on Their Profile You're scrolling through LinkedIn's list of "People 9. Do: Connect With People Who Work at Your You May Know." Underneath each person's headDream Company shot and title, you see a blue box that says You've heard that the best way to get noticed by "Connect." Don't select it — you won't get a a company is to come in via a referral, so absochance to customize your invitation. The only way lutely use LinkedIn to help you get in front of you can change the connection request is if you people who work for your dream employers. select "Connect" when you're on someone's profile. 10. Don't: Connect With the Hiring Manager During pre-interview research, you find the hiring 3. Do: Personalize Every Single Connection Remanager's profile and figure you'll connect with quest her to signal your interest in the position. Or Customized requests are worth the extra effort. maybe she already interviewed you, and it went great — so you want to connect and send her a 4. Don't: Send Requests More Than Twice note thanking her for your meeting. Don't do it. Be patient. Re-sending an invite will only lower Hiring managers are cautioned not to make conyour chances for success. nections with those in the pool of candidates. It 5. Do: Use LinkedIn as an Alternative to Informa- could have the effect of making the hiring mantional Interviews ager uncomfortable – and backfire. It's hard to convince a stranger to make time to
Networking - eLearning Networking is one of the most effective job search strategies you will use. You’ll hear about the benefits of networking and ways to network in your job search. You’ll be presented with information and exercises to help you be successful. In this class you will learn: How networking will improve your job search success. How to build relationships that will help you get a job. Strategies to help people get to know you. How to use business cards and social media to connect with people. How to try out what you learned with a networking challenge!
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For Public Housing and Section 8 Contact: Ann Lindquist Direct: 651-202-2813
[email protected] For Section 8 Contact: Lucy Chaves Direct: 651-202-2806
[email protected] Eric Schumacher Direct: 651-202-2812
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Washington County HRA 7645 Currell Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55125
Washington County Workforce Center
WCHRA 7645 Currell Boulevard Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-458-0936
Woodbury Location: 2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury
Interviewing Lab June 2 9-12
Forest Lake Location: 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake
Resume 101 Computer Lab June 2 1-4 June 23 1-4
Forest Lake Woodbury
Social Media June 30
9-1
Woodbury
Job Talk June 6, 20
9-11
Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove 13000 Ravine Parkway S, Cottage Grove Century College 14386 Hudson Road South, Afton Boot Camp (4 day workshop) June 16-19 9-4 Woodbury LinkedIn - Hands On June 28 9-4
Creative Job Search June 8 9-4 June 29 9-4
Century College Forest Lake Cottage Grove
Navigating MinnesotaWorks.net June 1 2-3 Woodbury Career Exploration June 2 9-1
Woodbury
Forest Lake
How to Start Your Own Business June 13 1-3:30 Cottage Grove Interviewing 101 June 23 9-12
Woodbury
On-site Hiring Event June 2 1-3 June 7, 22 1-3 June 23 10-12:30
Woodbury Cottage Grove Forest Lake
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