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We were heartbroken to learn that Millie Richard started her journey on from this world on Monday afternoon. She was a force for healing and connection in the Hillside and we were honored that she was one of the original Healthy Hillside Team members, guiding our work and inspiring community gatherings around a bonfire. Her work with us and with others in the community has made our world more beautiful, healthy, and connected. We will miss her presence and voice, all of which is so strong many of us still feel and hear it. Our hearts are with her friends and family in this time of transition and grief. As Millie would say whenever we parted ways, acknowledging the temporary nature of our separateness - bye for now.

We want to give a special thank you to Adeline Wright for bringing the community together for such a wonderful event on Sunday evening. We are incredibly honored to have been able to host Gag Me With a Spoon in our Teatro!

Join us today from 2-4pm for a community vision board making! Help us envision a safer and healthier neighborhood by painting, drawing, and imagining what a more connected, resourced, and vibrant Hillside neighborhood could look like.

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Don't forget to VOTE today! Find your polling place at https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

Over the past 2 years, Zeitgeist has had over 11,000 conversations with Hillside residents about concerns and challenges that lead to health disparities along with ideas for solutions and visions for the future. One of the key themes we heard from the neighborhood is that there is a strong need for more access to better parks maintenance like needle and garbage collection, mowing, and public restrooms.

Voting YES for Duluth Parks tomorrow would restore the Park Fund to the original value voters approved in 2012 by changing it from the fixed flat fee to a percentage of property value allowing the fund to grow as inflation and expenses grow. Losing this funding would go against what we've heard time and again from residents, including our most vulnerable neighbors. They deeply value the parks we have, and want them to be cleaner and safer places for everyone to use. We need to Vote YES for Duluth Parks so we can maintain this valued resource now and into the future.

Vote Yes For Duluth Parks https://duluthmn.gov/parks/parkfund/

Did you know that in Duluth, you can vote EARLY in person? Just stop by City Hall to vote in the November 8th Midterm Election! For more information about early voting, or other ways to vote, visit https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/

The entire Zeitgeist Staff and Healthy Hillside Team want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the SAFER 6TH AVE EAST SUMMIT last Friday! We’re so grateful to our panelists who shared their perspectives about the dangers and negative health impacts of 6th Ave East, background context on what work has been done to date, and what opportunities lay ahead for a reimagined 6th Ave E street. With a crucial mix of voices representing Hillside residents, business owners, city planners, and public health officials, we were impressed with the huge amount of alignment on values and goals – and we were able to collectively agree that neighborhood wellbeing must be a driving priority in revitalizing 6th Ave East. We can not wait any longer to start meaningful change on this street. We look forward to sharing more updates soon on the campaigns that will be arising from this summit! Stay tuned.

"The pandemic made me realize how much we are all in this together. My choices affect my neighbors, and theirs affect me."

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hXdoypic-Y

And learn more about 'Because We're Neighbors' at https://zeitgeistarts.com/community/

Because We're Neighbors | Trailer 2

⚠️BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!⚠️

We’re moving to a NEW PAGE! The Zeitgeist Community page will be out of use at the end of November. To keep getting exciting content and updates about our community work, go follow Zeitgeist Duluth!

Our new coloring pages are all about how you can be a kind and caring neighbor for other members of the community! You can download the coloring book from our website at https://zeitgeistarts.com/community/healthy-hillside/

Healthy Hilside - Zeitgeist Dedicated to presenting the Hillside neighborhood’s voices on health and safety concerns. Community Healthy Hillside ABOUT HEALTHY HILLSIDE Zeitgeist’s Healthy Hillside team works to present the needs and concerns of the Hillside neighborhood. These team members are all deeply connected to the n...

We had a blast tabling at Freedom Farms The Big Tent on Saturday! We had the opportunity to pass out all kinds of goodies and provide important resources to our community members.

Download our coloring book and find more information at https://zeitgeistarts.com/community/

We're so excited to introduce our new AmeriCorps VISTA! Meet Thomlin:

Thomlin Swan grew up on the shores of Mahicantuck "the river that flows two ways" (Hudson River) on Lenape land in New York City, and for the last few years has lived at Nahgahchiwanong "where the water stops" (Fond du Lac Reservation) on Ojibwe land in Cloquet, MN. Thomlin is an experimental theatre maker, documentary filmmaker, graphic designer, parent, and somatic therapist in-training. Thomlin is excited to bringing a social justice lens and creative imagination to issues of community wellbeing and resilience in the north woods. Understanding that strong relationships are vital to enacting change, their VISTA work will focus on strengthening relationships between various community groups across the region. Thomlin is thrilled to be joining the Zeitgeist Community Development team this year to help improve 6th Ave E and in the Central Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, using the arts and creative, grassroots community practices to unleash our collective imagining of what's possible.

Welcome to the team, Thomlin!

Join the First Ladies of the Hillside, Zeitgeist's Healthy Hillside Team, and community partners at the Washington Center, 310 N 1st Ave W on Saturday Sept 17th from 1-5pm for a fun, free, family event! Food, music, free youth bike helmets, and lots of community resources will be available. Silent Auction from 1-3:30pm

The Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural will be unveiled on Wednesday at Gichi-Ode' Akiing!

"This is a great start to bring recognition and give the urban Indigenous population a place they can feel their culture and have little ceremonies," Buffalo said.

Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural Project

Chief Buffalo mural to be unveiled in downtown Duluth park A stairway between Gichi-Ode' Akiing and the Lakewalk shows historic imagery, native plants, and a map of the Ojibwe leader's trip to Washington, D.C.

Our hearts go out to the young victim hit by a vehicle while biking in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhood Thursday evening. Neighbors in this community have repeatedly made requests for stop signs and additional pedestrian safety measures, and had those requests ignored.

These are unacceptable circumstances, and ones that can be prevented.

Join us in letting the Duluth city officials know that they must do better for the residents of the Hillside community and the city as a whole. Visit the link below to voice your pedestrian and biking safety concerns.

https://duluthmn.gov/contact/engineering/

The Spirit of the Times silent auction is OPEN NOW!

To bid on our unique and exciting auction items, and to get your tickets to Spirit of the Times, visit https://one.bidpal.net/spirit22/welcome

Spirit of the Times is only THREE weeks away! If you want a chance to win these unique auction items (plus more!), purchase your ticket at https://one.bidpal.net/spirit22/welcome

Bus Bike Walk 2022 presents: Peter Wagenius, the Legislative and Political Director of the Sierra Club North Star Chapter, who was the keynote speaker at this year's Mayors' Bike Ride and Walk. Check out his speech for insight into his experience in active transportation with the city of Minneapolis, and his visioning for what a sustainable, accessible community can look like through the redesign of city infrastructure here in Duluth!

Peter Wagenius Keynote Speech at the Mayors' Bike Ride and Walk Bus Bike Walk 2022 presents: Peter Wagenius, the Legislative and Political Director of the Sierra Club North Star Chapter, who was the keynote speaker at thi...

A presentation from Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, teaching folks about the unprecedented shift in age demographics, and why transportation modalities–including walkability and bikeability- are key components to successful aging in the community.

Transportation For All Ages: Taking Steps Towards Becoming an Age Friendly Community Bus Bike Walk 2022A presentation from Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging teaching folks about the unprecedented shift in age demographics, and why transportation...

Zeitgeist is proud to partner with the Lake Superior Steelhead Association to restore the Knife River with LSOHC grant funds! We are pleased to announce our Request for Proposals for Knife River Restoration Phase VI. Bids are due by August 31st at noon.

For details and more information, visit:

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We're exploring the unique transportation needs of elders with Dementia Friendly Duluth Transportation Committee and the DTA. Watch this presentation to learn about creative solutions at work around the world and about the changes coming in our own city.

Reimagining Elder Community Accessibility | Bus Bike Walk 2022

Check out this interview where Shawna Mullen debunks myths about biking in Duluth!

"'It's too hilly' and 'we have winter' are the two most common myths that Shawna Mullen hears from Duluthians about biking. But like many myths, these can be debunked."

Community Connection: Shawna Mullen and the Myths About Biking Shawna Mullen discusses the myths about biking in Duluth

Learn how to become a safer driver through our People Friendly Driver program! Educating all motorists on safe driving behaviors around people who are walking or biking to increase understanding, improve motorist skills, and improve road safety for all users.

Becoming a People Friendly Driver | Bus Bike Walk 2022 People Friendly Driver is a program and curriculum for educating all motorists on safe driving behaviors around people who are walking or biking. The goals a...

More than a FREE COVID-19 testing facility - the DECC in Duluth is also a free Test to Treat site. If you test positive, on site health care providers can provide COVID-19 oral antiviral pills on the spot. Do not delay treatment if you test positive!

Picture Spirit of the Times a little differently this year... tents, lights, food and drinks, live music, auction items, and an unforgettable night under the stars right here on Superior Street.

Purchase your ticket at https://one.bidpal.net/spirit22/welcome

Interested in learning more about transportation resources for community members living with a disability? Join our presentation on transportation and accessibility for bussing, biking and walking in the Twin Ports.

Accessible Recreation and Transportation | Bus Bike Walk 2022

A great resource if you still need your vaccine or would like to get a booster!

AICHO's next COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is set for Wednesday July 20th, from 3:30 to 6pm! $50 Visa Gift Cards are GUARENTEED to those who pre-register, however we will still be accepting walk-ins.

To pre-register scan the QR Code in the flyer or visit https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/appointment/en/reg/1924061501

If you would like assistance with registering, call AICHO at 218-722-7225 and we would love to register you over the phone!

Want to learn more about recent county road projects and how bike and pedestrian improvements are involved? Tune in to this virtual presentation hosted by Carol Andrews, Bike & Pedestrian Liaison for St. Louis County!

Slowly But Surely: Improvements to St. Louis County Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure Bus Bike Walk 2022St. Louis County Bike/Ped Liaison presents information on recent county road projects and those in the planning stages that involve bike an...

✨ Eco3 VISTA Corps Position Spotlight! ✨

The Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to serve as a Community Development Coordinator.

As an arts and community development organization, Zeitgeist works to build long-term systems change, creating more inclusive, sustainable, and creative communities. 🙌🏽

If you or someone you know is interested in helping to build a stronger and more connected community, then this AmeriCorps VISTA position may be for you!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.ecolibrium3.org/joinvista/

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Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those affected by the pedestrian death that occurred this weekend. Whether you're behind the wheel or you're walking, biking, or rolling, mistakes can happen. That's why we MUST create and implement transportation policies and infrastructure that protects pedestrians so mistakes don't end in preventable tragedies.

The lack of safe ped/bike infrastructure combined with traffic speeds over 35 mph and bigger vehicles is a recipe for disaster. This is a public health issue that we can solve.

Did you know that in 2010 Duluth City Council passed a resolution supporting Complete Streets? Join us in asking our public officials to implement Complete Street policies and designs during street reconstruction projects.

Complete Streets - Planning 101 Complete streets are fundamental to healthier and sustainable communities. These streets are safe, efficient, convenient, equitable, and based upon good pol...

Good news! St. Louis County is currently in a Low Rate for COVID-19.

How can we keep it that way? Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation.

Encouraging news! For the first time in two months, the COVID Community Level in St. Louis County is again LOW.
Resources to learn more:
CDC tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/ -view
St. Louis County data: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/public-health/covid-19/covid-19-dashboard