Keystone Community Services

Spring Time on Selby - Ice Cream Social Open House
2018-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Express Bike Shop, 1158 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, 55104, United States
Spring is here so we invite you to join us to celebrate at an ice cream social open house at Keystone’s youth programs on Selby Avenue.
Date: Thursday, May 31
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Keystone’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center (1150 Selby Avenue) and Express Bike Shop (1158 Selby Avenue)
Stop by to:
• Enjoy ice cream and meet youth who participate in both programs.
• See the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in action to see how this interactive space gives teens the opportunity to explore passions and learn skills.
• Go behind the scenes of the Express Bike Shop, the award winning social enterprise, which serves as a learning lab for teens to learn work skills.
Please RSVP to let us know you will be joining us!
RSVP for Spring Time on Selby Avenue Ice Cream Open House

Fare for All
2018-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Keystone offers the Fare For All program at the West 7th Community Center. This program is available to everyone. Check out more information about Fare for All here.

Community Insights Breakfast
2018-06-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Have you ever wondered…

What happens to food that doesn’t sell at the grocery store?
Do food shelves offer healthy food options such as fresh vegetables or fruit?
How does Keystone help families who are in crisis?
How do faith communities work with Keystone’s food shelves?

We expect that these questions (and many others) have run through your head over the years. Join us on Thursday, June 14, 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Merriam Park Community Center (2000 St Anthony Avenue), for our first Community Insights Breakfast.
A panel of Keystone partners will share information about food shelves, the latest innovations in service delivery, other support programs in our community and how each partner is connected with Keystone. You will have the opportunity to learn about the changing and complex needs in our community and how we work all together to offer support for neighbors in need. Community Insight panelists include:

Katie Bull, Food Rescue Programs Manager, Second Harvest Heartland
Caitlin Caspi, Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota
Mark Hovestol, Lead Pastor, Roseville Covenant Church
Arbadella Williams, Program Lead, Community Sharing Fund, St. Paul Foundation

Please join us for breakfast and conversation on June 14.
Please RSVP here or by calling 651-645-0349.

East Metro Pulse Survey Deadline
2018-06-29 | MN
Keystone Community Services is collaborating with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundation and we invite you to participate in the East Metro Pulse survey.
What is the East Metro Pulse survey?
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations want to know how residents of the East Metro (Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties) feel about their community. East Metro Pulse is a survey conducted by the Foundations, in conjunction with Wilder Research, to measure community vitality and quality of life in the East Metro. The survey asks residents how they feel about community connectedness, economic opportunity and security, education and other areas. All responses are voluntary and confidential. The data collected through East Metro Pulse will be available to the public to help inform policy makers, funders and local leaders about the opportunities and challenges facing the East Metro.
Your opinions are an important part of building a region where everyone can thrive. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with Keystone and The Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations.
To take the survey, visit (copy and paste the link in your website browser): www.wilderresearch.org/go/EMP7

Keystone Closed
2018-07-04 | MN
Keystone locations will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th for the holiday.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2018-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
In this six week class, offered by the Amherst Wilder Foundation, caregivers develop tools to help them: reduce personal stress, change negative talk, communicate more effectively with family members and healthcare or service providers, deal with difficult feelings, recognize the message in their emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions. Class participants may purchase a copy of The Caregivers Helpbook for $25, developed especially for the class. Time commitment: 6 weeks, 2 hours each week. Minimum of 6 participants needed. Please call 651-645-7424 to sign up. Please sign up by July 5.
Class dates: Thursdays, July 12 – August 16, 2018
Class time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Sliding Fee Scale; $0 – $50
Location: Merriam Park Community Center

Free Family Book Fair
2018-07-12 16:00 - 17:30 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a Free Family Book Fair. Bring the whole family and enjoy:

Crafts
Games and Activities
Snacks
A special performance of West African drum music by a local musician
FREE books – every child, toddler through teens, can choose 5 books to keep.

The event will be held in the West 7th Community Center gymnasium on Thursday, July 12 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Free Farmers Market - West 7th
2018-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Keystone is committed to giving people in our community access to fresh produce and healthy foods. Throughout the summer growing season, Keystone offers free farmers market events. You can learn more about this program here.
Keystone’s Free Farmers Market will be at the West 7th Community Center (265 Oneida Street, St. Paul) on July 19, August 16 and September 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Free Farmers Market - Rice Street
2018-07-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Rice and Arlington Field, 1500 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Keystone is committed to giving people in our community access to fresh produce and healthy foods. Throughout the summer growing season, Keystone offers free farmers market events. You can learn more about this program here.
Keystone’s Free Farmers Market will be at Rice and Arlington Field (1500 Rice Street, St. Paul) on July 24, August 21 and September 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Summer Picnic
2018-07-25 12:15 - 14:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Let’s celebrate our glorious Minnesota summer together, young (some of our summer youth participants) and “not as young”, eating delicious summer favorites: hot dogs, potatoes salad, watermelon, cookies and lemonade, while playing some fun games. This will be held outdoors, weather permitting. This event is free but please call 651-645-7424 to sign up.

Run 4 Neighbors 5K Fun Run/Walk & Pancake Breakfast
2018-08-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Centennial United Methodist church, 1524 County Rd C2, Roseville, 55113, United States
The RUN 4 NEIGHBORS 5K FUN RUN/WALK is an effort to reduce hunger in the Roseville/St. Paul area. Your participation in this event will help ensure your neighbors have access to healthy food. All proceeds from the event will go to Keystone’s food shelves. This is a family friendly event and open to everyone.
Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2018
Where: Centennial United Methodist Church (1524 County Rd C2, Roseville, MN, 55113)

Cost: $25
Race time: 8 a.m. (check-in starts at 7:00 a.m.)
Pancake breakfast: 8:15 a.m. The breakfast is free to all runners and open to the community for a free-will donation
Learn more and register today – http://www.run4neighbors.org/.

Keystone Closed
2018-08-22 12:00 - 17:00 | MN
Keystone locations will be closed in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 22 for an all staff event.

Free movie
2018-08-23 12:15 - 14:15 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Did you know that our senior program offers free movies once a month at both of our community center locations? You can read the full list offerings on the activies page of our website.
This month’s movie is: Only Angels Have Wings (1939 Classic, Adventure, Romance, PG-13). At a remote South American trading post in the rugged Andes Mountains, the daredevil manager (Cary Grant) of an air freight company is forced to risk his pilots’ lives in order to win an important contract. Cast: Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Jean Arthur
Date:Thursday, August 23
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Location: West 7th Community Center.

Keystone Closed
2018-08-27 | MN
Keystone locations will be closed on Monday, August 27 for an all staff training.

Keystone Closed
2018-09-03 | MN
Keystone will be closed on Monday, September 3 for the Labor Day Holiday.

Bike to School Sale
2018-09-06 - 2018-09-08 | Express Bike Shop, 1158 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, 55104, United States
School is back in session and we want to mark the occasion with a big sale at Express Bike Shop! Stop by the shop September 6, 7 or 8 for a great deal on a new-to-you, quality refurbished bike.

Thursday, September 6 – 10% off bikes
Friday, September 7 – 15% off bikes
Saturday, September 8 – 20% off bikes

PLUS, 40% off bikes marked with a gold star. These GOLD STAR deals will be available all three days.
All proceeds from sales at the Express Bike Shop, support our youth employment programs which develop the leadership, employment and entrepreneurial potential of youth in our community!
Express Bike Shop is located at 1158 Selby Avenue, St. Paul. The shop hours during the sale are as follows:

Thursday, September 6 – open from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 7 – open from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 – open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Free Farmers Market - Rice Street
2018-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Rice and Arlington Field, 1500 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Keystone is committed to giving people in our community access to fresh produce and healthy foods. Throughout the summer growing season, Keystone offers free farmers market events. You can learn more about this program here.
Keystone’s Free Farmers Market will be at Rice and Arlington Field (1500 Rice Street, St. Paul) on September 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Keys to Success
2018-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Register for the 2018 Keys to Success Event

Join us for Keys to Success, an annual fundraising event in support of Keystone Community Services. Your attendance will give youth, seniors and families in our community access to programs that stabilize and enrich their lives.
Tickets are $40. Buy yours online here or by calling us at 651-645-0349.
Buy your Keys to Success Tickets Today

Flu Shot Clinic
2018-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1895 Laurel Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Get your flu shot at our annual neighborhood Flu Shot Clinic; jointly sponsored by Neighborhood Network for Seniors and Keystone Community Services. All ages are welcome. Bring your Medicare and Health Insurance card. Cost: if not covered by insurance: $38 for regular, $65 high dose; age 18 and younger are free.
Date: Tuesday, October 2
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – 1895 Laurel Avenue, St. Paul

TED Talks - Brown Bag Series
2018-10-11 11:30 - 13:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Keystone’s senior program is offering a new TED Talks series. Everyone is welcome to join us for this free event.
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues.
Each month we will watch a collection of pre-selected TED talk videos with a common theme and then have time for discussion. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy while we watch and discuss the videos.
Thursday, October 11: Mind Over Matter
Thursday, November 8: Gratitude
Thursday, December 13: Memory
All events take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the West 7th Community Center.

Free Family Movie Night
2018-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Keystone is proud to offer events for the whole family! Bring your family to the West 7th Community Center (265 Oneida Street, St. Paul) for a Free Family Movie Night on Friday, October 12.

This month’s movie is “Hotel Transylvania: 3 ” This movie is rated PG.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:15 p.m. Low cost concessions are available for purchase.

Call the West 7th Community Center at 651-298-5493 with questions.

Mobile Menders Sewing Clinic
2018-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Do you have a pair of jeans that need hemming?
Is a button missing on a pair of shorts?
Is there a rip in your favorite shirt?

The Mobile Menders are here to help! They are a group of volunteer sewers and menders that do basic clothing repair. If you have something that needs repair, bring the clean item(s) to Keystone’s West 7th Community Center location during their sewing clinic to get fixed.
Some items the Mobile Menders will repair:

Jeans – Hemming, buttons, patches
Shirts – Buttons, patches, seam repair
Jackets – Buttons, patches and zippers
Pants – Shortening, hemming, buttons

Please clean all clothing prior to mending.
For more information on the Mobile Menders visit their website.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner
2018-10-25 16:30 - 19:30 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Make plans to join us for this beloved community event!
Purchase tickets at the West 7th Community Center beginning September 10. Ticket costs are as follows:
Seniors: $7 (over 60)
Adults: $8
Children: $3 (5-12 years old)
Under 5 years old: free
To purchase your tickets stop by the West 7th Community Center or call 651-298-5493. Tickets are discounted by $1 if you purchase them before October 15.
