April 8, 2025

Join us for the Spring Clean Up 2025

Saturday, April 19th from 9 - 11:30am

Caribou Coffee

(1720 Rice St, Maplewood, MN 55113)

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Thank You For Joining Our Annual Community Gathering 2025

The Annual Community Gathering was a significant success! Hosted by Washington Tech Magnet School, many local businesses and neighbors joined us for a night of celebration. Some highlights were our community engagement activities, free dinner from Asia Fusion Kitchen, giveaways, and successful silent auction.

Congratulations to our winners for the Community Champion Awards & Volunteer of the Year. These volunteers and organizations have made a profound and lasting impact on the Rice and Larpenteur community. Join us in thanking them for their contributions!

• Andrea Caldwell
• Shawn Wiski
• Mariah Quick
• Asia Fusion Kitchen
• Trista Martinson
• Community School of Excellence
• Golden DeAngelo
• Bix Produce
• Shobi's Table

Lastly, Thank you to our FY 2024 sponsors including the Cities of Maplewood, Roseville, Saint Paul and Ramsey County, AE Sign Systems, American National Bank, C.A. Ellis and Associates, Capitol Region Watershed District, Carvasta, Hamernick's Flooring Solutions, JO Companies, M Health Fairview, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, Saint Paul Regional Water Services, VitalPath, and Xcel Energy.

View our 2024 Annual Report for a list of highlights and supporters last year! Want to join the RLA this year? We have new membership program with options for everyone who wants to be involved. Visit www.riceandlarpenteur.com/support to learn more.

Rice Street Construction Begins This Week

Friendly reminder that Rice Street Reconstruction will start this week. The reconstruction work will be on Rice Street from Wheelock to Maryland. Local business access will be maintained following the posted signage that businesses are still open. Please continue to show local business support in reconstruction times. Traffic will be detoured via 35E.

For more updates, please visit the Ramsey County website regarding the reconstruction project.

Join us for Community In Bloom 2025

Saturday, May 10th from 12-2 PM

Lake McCarrons County Park

Join us for Community In Bloom, held at Lake McCarron's Park from 12 pm - 2 pm on May 10, 2025. There will be family-friendly activities, local business vendors, community outreach and resources, community art, lakeside activities, and a cookout with Big Bill's Belt Bustin' Barbeque, and plenty more.

RLA is looking for sponsors and vendors for this event! If you are interested in being a partner for the RLA Community In Bloom event, please contact Kim@stpaulchamber.com.

Don't forget to save the date! RLA hopes to see you there!

Employment & Workforce Corner

Is your business in need of entry-level employees or could use training resources? Take into consideration joining Ramsey County's Workforce Solutions, Level-Up Young Adult Career and Resource Fair. The location will be at St. Paul Eastside YMCA from 9:00am - 1:30pm for ages 18 - 24. For more information, please follow the link here.

Become an RLA Member!

Support our vibrant neighborhood today! By joining the Rice and Larpenteur Alliance, it will play a vital role in:



• Building stronger communities through innovative partnerships
• Impactful community events
• Supporting safety and beautification initiatives
• Advocating for transportation & infrustructure improvements
• Strengthening local businesses with grants and connections
• Expanding housing and job opportunities
• Enhancing the neighborhood's reputation
• Supporters receive donor recognition invitations to member events, and regular communications from the Alliance

For more information on how to become a RLA supporter, please follow this link here.

Business Grant Opportunities

BizRecycling

Want to decrease waste reduction at work? BizRecycling helps businesses reduce solid waste and create tailored recycling plans and grants for businesses. Interested in getting started?

Visit the website for more information or apply here today!

CareerForce In Saint Paul

Calling all job seekers and employers! CareerForce is now located in Saint Paul in Metro Square. Employers can have resources help such as; access to potential employees, resources to help with hiring, training opportunities resources, and connecting with local workforces.

Click here to learn more!

M Health Fairview - Psychological First Aid Classes

M Health Fairview is having free Psychological First Aid (PFA) Classes to teach community members how to support healthy recovery for individuals suffering from:

• Traumatic Event
• Public Health Emergency
• Natural Disasters
• Personal Crisis

Please consider registering for their free virutal classes here. The next sessions will be April 9 from 9 - 11am and April 24 from 12 - 2pm.



Join Lamplighter Village North End - Egg Hunt

Lightlighter Village Apartments - North End is hosting their 11th annual Egg Hunt on April 18th, at 3:00pm. There will be over 10,000 eggs hidden around the property for anyone to join on the hunt. Located at 1512 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, MN 55117.

If you have any questions please call Ronna Woolery at 651-468-7359 regarding the event.