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n o i t c e n n o C e c r u Reso www.wchra.com Special points of interest: Please help the HRA welcome Eric Schumacher to his new position. Eric will be joining the Section 8 department starting April 27th as the new Rental Housing Specialist. Eric has worked for the HRA for five years and is excited to be taking on a new role.

May 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.

Resident Council Thursday, May 14th No RSVP necessary - Lite snack served - Find out what is hapfrom 3:30-4:30pm pening at the HRA

at the HRA office, 7645 Currell Boulevard, Woodbury

Agenda: Plan Summer Event Were to Find Community Resources One $25 gift card will be given away at each meeting

HRA Staff Contact: Ann Lindquist Direct Number: 651-202-2813 Email: [email protected] We welcome all resident to become a part of our community gatherings.

Out and About in the Community For Public Housing 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 [email protected]

WCHRA 7645 Currell Boulevard Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-458-0936

MEET YOUR LOCAL HEROES SUNDAY, MAY 3 Noon - 3 p.m. Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater ~ FREE ADMISSION ~ Bring a donation for the troops! Meet Local Heroes - service members - veterans - police officers & K9s - fire fighters - and more! Activities include: - camouflage face painting - coloring pages - learning about heroes & their vehicles - tours of the historic courthouse & jail Washington County Whole Community Public Safety Expo - Free admission Saturday, May 2 See fire and police demonstrations, go to a mini boot camp with a Marine, and brush up on your hitting and fielding skills

at the free Washington County Whole Community Public Safety Expo 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bielenberg Sports Center 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury Washington County Parks Beaches Open Saturday, May 23 Beaches are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9 am to 9 pm, May-July. Beaches close at 8 pm in August. Lifeguards start June 6, 2015 - August 16, Noon to 8 pm. Swimming areas open at the following Washington County Parks locations: • Big Marine Park Reserve • Lake Elmo Park Reserve • Point Douglas Park (no lifeguards at this beach) • Square Lake Park • St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park (no lifeguards at this beach)

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Section 3 Program Dear HRA resident, Are you interested in receiving notices about job openings in Washington County? The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) runs a program called Section 3 which directs employment opportunities to Section 3 residents. As a participant in Section 8 or Public Housing program, you are income eligible to be a Section 3 resident in the program. To sign up to receive these notices and get on the HRA’s list of certified Section 3 residents, please contact the HRA at 651-202-2824. The Section 3 program applies to housing and community development activities funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Employment opportunities that come from these activities are to be directed to Section 3 residents. This includes job openings at the HRA and new jobs at construction projects that are funded by HUD. Section 3 residents on the HRA list receive job notices when they become available throughout the year. Those interested in pursuing a job opportunity must follow the application instructions on the notice. Please note that job applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and Section 3 certification does not guarantee job placement. More information about Section 3 program is found on the HRA website under the Development tab at: http:// www.wchra.com/pages/section-3. Please contact the HRA’s Section 3 Coordinator, Bill Lightner, with further questions at 651202-2824 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Bill Lightner Section 3 Coordinator

Thinking about quitting tobacco? Learn how to have more success and make it easier… If you’re thinking about quitting tobacco, attend a session to begin creating a plan for quitting that will work for you. Hear about the Freedom From Smoking program and how it can help you successfully quit tobacco. Bring questions about barriers you face in quitting. For more information, contact Michelle Morris at 651-223-9560 or [email protected] Tuesday, May 19 10:00AM Pioneer Apartments 900 Third Street St. Paul Park, MN 55071 12:30PM

2:30PM

Thursday, May 21 10:00 AM Woodland Park Apartments 7920 Hearthside Avenue Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Friday, May 22 Ann Bodlovick Apartments Cobble Hill Apartments 11:00 AM 2400 West Orleans Street 2600 Cobble Hill Drive Stillwater, MN 55082 Woodbury, MN 55125 Briar Pond Apartments 1:00 PM 1591 Granada Ave. No. Oakdale, MN 55128

Raymie Johnson Estates 14830 58th St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082

Tuesday, May 26 11:00 AM Muller Manor 14235 Forest Blvd. Hugo, MN 55038 1:00 PM

TrailSide Senior Living 19850 Forest Road N. Forest Lake, MN 55025

3:00 PM

Whispering Pines 7 5th Ave. NE Forest Lake, MN 55025

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Community Events Saturday, May 2nd from 10-5 Sunday, May 3rd from 10-4 Tickets: $10 per day Minneapolis convention Center Hall D Moms Rock! Expo is a weekend of fun for moms! A 2-day event where thousands of moms come to connect with other moms, learn, and access the best that Minnesota has to offer to help them live life easier! Keynote speakers, real talk panels, and shopping. go on line at www.momsrockexpo.com for more information and to purchase tickets to event.

FamilyMeans is a nonprofit organization. Our classes are open to all, with a maximum of ten per class. Registration is required to ensure class materials, however no one will be turned away. One, $20 Target gift card will be given away at each class. There is no cost to attend. Call or email Berni Johnson-Clark at 651-789-4052 or [email protected] to register. Your Money, Your Goals! May 13 Noon – 1pm FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Redesign your Financial Lifestyle and Save More! May 14 10:30am – 11:30am Ramsey County Library – Roseville 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville, MN 55113 Class is located in the Board Room on the 2nd floor. FamilyMeans has the right to cancel a class if needed. *Those registered (and confirmed) will be informed of any changes.

Washington County Farmers Markets BAYPORT Perro Park (corner Hwy 95 and 3rd Ave) Mondays, 2:30-6:30 pm, June 22 - Oct. 12 www.bayportfarmersmarket.com COTTAGE GROVE United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S (across from Lamar Fields) Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 pm, June 13 – October 10 www.cguccfarmersmarket.org FOREST LAKE Forest Lake Lakeside Park, Downtown, (east of Broadway and Hwy 61) Tuesdays, 5:00-8:00 pm, June 9 –September 29 www.forestlakeparks.net HASTINGS Westview Mall Shopping Center (Hwy 55 and Pleasant Dr. S) Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, middle of June – end of October

MAHTOMEDI Triangle Park on Stillwater Rd and 244 (Mahtomedi Ave) Saturday 8:00-noon, June 20–September 26 MARINE ON ST CROIX Park in Downtown Marine (across from Gazebo and Marine General Store) Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:30, July 5 – October 18 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, 4:00-7:00 pm, June 10 to September 30 www.scandiafarmersmarket.com

STILLWATER 3rd and Pine Street Riverview Lot (Across from the Historic Courthouse) Saturdays, 7:30-noon, Jun 13-Oct www.localharvest.org/stillwaterfarmers-market-M2625 WHITE BEAR LAKE Off Hwy 61 & 4th St. on Washington Ave., Fridays, 8:00 am-noon, last Fri in Jun - last Fri in Oct WOODBURY Central Park/YMCA lot on Radio Dr, 8595 Central Park Place Sundays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, June 14 – October 25 www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/m embers/locations/woodburymarket Additional Resource: University of MN Extension list of markets that accept SNAP/EBT:

Washington County Workforce Centers Calendar of Events Woodbury Location: 2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury Forest Lake Location: 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake Cottage Grove Location: 13000 Ravine Parkway S, Cottage Grove Century College 14386 Hudson Road South, Afton Financial Literacy May 7 May 14 May 22

9-4 9-4 9-4

Cottage Grove Forest Lake Woodbury

Boot Camp (4 day workshop) May 12-15 9-4 Woodbury LinkedIn - Getting Started May 5 1-4 Forest Lake May 27 1-4 Century College LinkedIn- Advanced Strategies May 6 1-4 Forest Lake May 28 1-4 Century College Job Talk May 4, 11, 18,

9-11

Cottage Grove

Creative Job Search May 8 9-4 May 20 9-4

Forest Lake Cottage Grove

National Career Readiness Certificate May 4, 11, 18 1-4:30 Woodbury Navigating MinnesotaWorks.net May 6 2-3 Woodbury Interviewing Lab May 5 May 18 May 21

9-12 1-4 9-12

Forest Lake Cottage Grove Woodbury

Resume 101 Computer Lab May 6 9-12 Forest Lake May 21 1-4 Woodbury Career Exploration May 5 9-1

Woodbury

Age as an Advantage May 28 9-4

Woodbury

On-site Hiring Event May 5 1-3 May 13 12-3

Cottage Grove Cottage Grove

www.mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Washington County HRA 7645 Currell Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55125

May 2015 Resource Connection