Five blood drives planned

Como Community Blood Drives

D10 Como Park partners with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host community blood drives at the zoo. Drives are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited, reservations required.

2024 Drive Dates:

• Wednesday, March 6

• Thursday, May 23 

• Tuesday, Aug. 6

• Tuesday, Oct. 15

• Wednesday, Dec. 18

With so many still working from home, workplace blood drives have all but vanished, affecting the Red Cross’ reserve levels. Community blood drives are the perfect opportunity to take a break from the home office or start a trip to the zoo! 

There are also opportunities to volunteer at the check-in table. The drives are split into two shifts of two volunteers each, 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m. It’s light work and a great way to connect with another neighbor. Find registration and more details at 

District10ComoPark.org/BloodDrive

 

Want to be in the neighborhood loop but aren’t able to attend our monthly meetings? Through the miracle of modern technology, most of our Como community meeting presentation recordings are available to view on our website. We have 19 recordings from 2023 alone, and many have links to the presentation slides and other resources.

 

Here’s your chance to tackle that new year’s resolution to get more involved: Several seats are up for election in April to the District 10 Como Community Council board. 

It is highly recommended that you join us at some monthly meetings (schedule below), which are always open to all community members, before making the decision to commit to a board position.

These positions serve two-year terms, through April 2025. To get on the ballot, fill out an application at District10ComoPark.org/Elections. That’s where you can also learn more about the roles and opportunities of board members. The filing deadline is Sunday, April 1. The election ends April 15. If you have any questions or would like to know more about being a board member you can reach out to district10@district10comopark.org. 

 

• March 6, 7 p.m. - D10 Como Community Meeting - 1st Wednesdays

• March 19, 7 p.m. - D10 Como Community Meeting - 3rd Tuesdays

• April 3, 7 p.m. - D10 Como Community Meeting - 1st Wednesdays

• April 16, 7 p.m. - D10 Como Community Meeting - 3rd Tuesdays

D10 meetings are hybrid on Zoom and at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy); you can find meeting details on our website: District10ComoPark.org. All D10 community meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.