Brushes up, Saint Paul – community art is beckoning. According to the City of Saint Paul, future Rembrandts and Banksys might just emerge from the upcoming public stencil workshops, designed to shape a mural and decorative fencing for the North End Community Center. With two available sessions, March 25-26 and April 1-2, citizens are encouraged to attend for free and put their stamp – literally – on the city's new facility. To add your artistic flourish, just ensure to register ahead of the hands-on sessions at the Right Track office, according to the City of St. Paul.
Meanwhile, the city's looking to boldly innovate along the Mississippi with a design team for the River Learning Center. With a May 15 deadline for proposals, designers have a shot to potentially define a new architectural vista. Saint Paul's officials have made one thing clear: ambitious blueprints are to be anchored well before the pre-proposal meeting on March 26. Full details can be found on the city's call-to-arms for the aesthetically endowed.
Spring not only signals a renaissance in nature but also the time to dive into Saint Paul Parks and Recreation's summer registrations. April 1 marks the starting pistol for securing a spot in a plethora of camps and aquatic programs, spanning soccer, tennis, martial arts, and even circus arts. Youth sports have hit a home run too, with registration fees for kids 9 and up now in the dustbin – a catch facilitated by the Minnesota Twins who are equipping youngsters with free gloves, as per the City of St. Paul.
Still, got the winter wardrobe hangover? Transition into spring with a hop, skip, and a jump away at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's "Hop Into Spring" event. There's a spring full of activities including flower shows, crafts, and games, proving the institution is as much about flora and fauna as it is about fostering family fun. And if that phone upgrade left you with a techy paperweight, Como's throwing down the Gorilla SAFE challenge to recycle those old mobiles. Snap a photo among the blooms and hashtag it #SpringatComo to share the warmth.
If art, environments, or animals don't float your boat, infantry to the tune of 'Pomp and Circumstance’ might, because prom season is afoot. Saint Paul's playing fairy godparent with dazzling dresses and snappy suits on offer at rock-bottom prices – starting at less than the cost of a subway ride. With prom shopping extravaganza dates set for April 6-13 at the Jimmy Lee and Battle Creek Recreation Centers, it's a prime time for teens to snag that perfect prom attire without breaking the bank as reported by the City of St. Paul.
