n o i t c e n n o C e c r u Reso www.wchra.com Special points of interest: Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your civil rights have been violated, you can call the Housing Discrimination Complaint hotline, 1-800-669-9777 Your housing discrimination complaint will be reviewed by a fair housing specialist to determine if it alleges acts that might violate the Fair Housing Act. The specialist will contact you for any additional information needed to complete this review. If your complaint involves a possible violation of the Fair Housing Act, the specialist will assist you in filing an official housing discrimination complaint.
August 2015 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.
Community Events Parade at 11:00 a.m. - The fun will kick off July 29 August 2, 2015 12300 North 40th Street, Lake Elmo Our 144th Annual County Fair! Daily Admission Adults 16 & over - $7.00 6-15 years - $4.00 5 & under – Free A TRADITIONAL COUNTY FAIR FOR ALL AGES TO ENJOY...SINCE 1871! Don't miss the Washington County Fair It's bigger and better than ever! * Gold Star Amusements are back with carni val rides and games * Thousands of exhibits * The Demo Derby is back * Free entertainment on the Park Pavilion and Main Stages
For Public Housing Contact: Ann Lindquist Direct: 651-202-2813
[email protected]
See you at the Fair!
For Section 8 Contact: Lucy Chaves Direct: 651-202-2806
[email protected]
Woodbury Days August 28-30 Ojibway Park Www.woodburydays.com for ticket information and event schedule.
Eric Schumacher Direct: 651-202-2812
[email protected]
WCHRA 7645 Currell Boulevard Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-458-0936
Night to Unite - Tuesday, August 4th Check with your neighborhood for activities.
with a parade beginning at Newport Fire Hall, 155 20th Street. The parade will make its way down 2nd Avenue to 17th Street where it will go to 4th Avenue and make its way to Pioneer Park. Live Music from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Chad Edwards Band will be performing from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and plays a rockin' country show. The Riddle Brothers will be performing from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and plays an eclectic acoustic blend of music styles that's pure Americana. Chris Olson will be closing out the festivities with his Memories of Elvis Show at 5:30 p.m. Balloon Artist from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Raffle Drawing at 5:00 p.m. - The raffle drawing will take place in the Bingo Pavilion There will be food, vendors, games, bingo, inflatables, a car show, and the St. Paul ParkNewport Lions Club's beer and wine tent for everyone to enjoy! All you can eat corn on the cob will be available with the purchase of a Pioneer Day button, which will be available at Newport City Hall, the Library and Community Center and at various local businesses in July. You may purchase a button for $3, or 4 for $10. The buttons are also used for the raffle drawing.
PIONEER DAY - Sunday, August 9, 2015 Once again, it’s time for the City’s annual get-together celebration! This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, August 9th, at Pioneer Memorial Park and is jam-packed Go to www.mnstatefair.org for ticket with fun! Below is a schedule of events for information and event schedule. the day:
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Help us spread the word and invite participants to our intro session for our financial coaching program, MONEY MENTORS. Financial coaching is an individualized process that helps you take action to reach your financial goals. Through Money Mentors, selected participants work one-on-one with a volunteer financial coach for 6 or 12 months to get clear about their financial goals, breaking them down into action steps. If you’re highly motivated and ready to make changes to boost savings, control spending, eliminate debt, or improve credit, this program might be for you. R.S.V.P. to an intro session to learn more.
Upcoming intro sessions: MONEY TEAMWORK FOR COUPLES Tuesday, August 25, 6 – 8:30 p.m. RETIREMENT BASICS Tuesday, September 1, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
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[email protected] or 651-262-2171 LOCATION 2610 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114 COST Free Questions?
[email protected] or 651-262-2171
On-line resource for planning your child’s education:
www.parentsknow.state.mn.us www.education.state.mn.us www.co.washington.mn.us www.greatschools.org
Colleges: Century College—White Bear Lake, www.century.edu
Inver Hills Community College— Inver Grove Heights, www.inverhills.edu Normandale Community College— Bloomington, www.normandale.edu Metro State University—St. Paul, www.metrostate.edu Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid— www.fafsa.gov
Online guide to financial aid— www.finaid.org Check out individual college websites for additional information. Back to School Supplies: Check with your local food shelf for back to school supplies. Watch adds for local “deals” Go to school web sites to find the teacher list of supplies needed
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Healthy Eating Apple & Chicken Salad Makes: 4 Servings A deliciously balanced blend of crisp Cameo apples, celery, raisins, chicken breast and Greek yogurt-based dressing, served over a bed of lettuce. Ingredients 2 red apples (such as Cameo Apples) 2 celery stalks (diced) 2 chicken breasts (skinless, cooked, diced, about 2 cups) 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 lettuce leaves (Bibb, Romaine, green or red leaf)
Nutrition Information Key Nutrients Amount
Directions: Cut apples in quarters; remove core and chop. In a medium size bowl, mix all ingredients, except lettuce. To serve, arrange lettuce on serving plates top with apple and chicken salad. Serve with 8 oz non-fat milk and 1 slice rustic whole grain bread.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Weekly Menu Planning Tip: When you're planning a dinner with chicken cook up extra chicken breast and refrigerate for later use in this salad.
Total Calories
290
Total Fat
8g
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
12%
Saturated Fat 8% Sodium
1.5g 330mg14%
MyPlate Food Groups Fruits Pro-
1 cup tein Foods
New legal assistance clinics at the Washington County Law Library This summer, Tubman will have an advocate available to help people fill out Order for Protection (OFP) Papers at the Washington County Law Library, 14949 62nd St. N., in Stillwater.
Emotional abuse is not considered domestic abuse under the law. Family members or people living with an abuser can ask the court for an OFP. The relationship must be one of the following: wife, husband, ex-wife, ex-husband; parent, child, or any blood relative; girlfriend, boyfriend, domestic partner, ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend; persons who live together (roommates); persons who used to live together; and persons who have a child or an unborn child in common.
appointment.
Tubman helps women, men, youth, and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation, or other forms of trauma. Throughout This clinic occurs on Monday afterthe Twin Cities, Tubman provides noons and select Friday mornings. safe shelter, legal services, mental All sessions will be held in the law and chemical health counseling, ellibrary. The schedule for the OFP der abuse resources, youth programClinics is: ming and community education, in• 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 3, Aug. cluding public information cam10, Aug. 24; and paigns to provide community mem• 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Aug. 7, bers the information and support Aug. 14, Aug. 28. Tubman advocates will help people they need to get help or give help. Pre-registration for this clinic is re- fill out the OFP paperwork, advise For more information about this serquired. on safety planning, answer quesvice or other clinics and resources tions about the OFP process, and An OFP is a paper signed by a judge available at the law library, contact the subsequent steps needed to get that can help to keep someone safe the Washington County Law Lithe OFP filed and granted. from an abuser. The law defines dobrary at 651-430-6330 or email the mestic abuse as physical abuse, sex- Pre-registration for these clinics is library at lawliual abuse, or terroristic threats. mandatory; call the law library at
[email protected]. 651-430-6330 or stop by to make an
Washington County Workforce Centers Woodbury Location: 2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury
National Career Readiness Certificate Aug. 3, 10,17, 24, 31 1-4:30 Woodbury
Forest Lake Location: 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake
Navigating MinnesotaWorks.net Aug 12 2-3 Woodbury
Cottage Grove Location: 13000 Ravine Parkway S, Cottage Grove
Interviewing Lab Aug 4 Aug 13 Aug 27
Century College 14386 Hudson Rd., South Afton, MN 55001 Boot Camp (4 day workshop) Aug 18-21 9-4 Woodbury
9-12 9-12 9-12
Resume 101 Computer Lab Aug 4 1-4 Forest Lake Aug 13 1-4 Cottage Grove Aug 27 1-4 Woodbury
LinkedIn - Getting Started Aug 24 1-4 Century College LinkedIn- Advanced Strategies Aug 26 1-4 Century College
Career Exploration Aug. 4 9-1
Job Talk Aug. 3
Social Media Aug 28
9-11
Creative Job Search Aug 14 9-4 Aug 26 9-4
Cottage Grove Forest Lake Cottage Grove
Forest Lake Cottage Grove Woodbury
Woodbury
How to Start Your Own Business Aug 26 9:30-12 Woodbury 9-1
Woodbury
Employer – FedEx Ground Informational Session Aug 12 1-2 Cottage Grove www.mn.gov/deed/job-seekers
Washington County HRA 7645 Currell Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55125
August 2015 Resource Connection
