East Side Newsbriefs

A complete Thanksgiving Dinner for people in need starts with a sign up and then a pick-up.

Reservations are a must for the turkey dinner held annually at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 700 Wesley Lane, Mendota Heights. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24., with serving times at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

Dakota County residents don’t have to travel far for great views of the fall colors. Vibrant fall foliage can be enjoyed from countless vantage points in Dakota County parks and along trails and greenways.

St. Paul Almanac is gearing up to publish its twelfth edition of the St. Paul Almanac and is looking for stories, poetry, art, and photos of St. Paul. The deadline to submit work is midnight, Nov. 1.

Do you know someone that needs help this fall with getting their yard ready for winter? The City of South St. Paul is teaming up with the SSP Mayor’s Youth Task Force for the Leaf It to Us Program.

Everyone remembers a favorite teacher, someone who motivates and inspires students for a lifetime. Minnesotans have the opportunity again this fall to nominate that unique educator for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

National Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13.

The League of Women Voters Dakota County’s Mayor of West St. Paul forum has been rescheduled from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at City Hall, 1616 Humboldt Ave. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Paul Almanac is gearing up to publish its twelfth edition of the St. Paul Almanac and is looking for stories, poetry, art, and photos of St. Paul. The deadline to submit work is midnight, Nov. 1.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 St. Paul Winter Carnival Queen of Snows Candidate program.