Nyob Zoo, and Happy October!I apologize for the sudden pause of the newsletter due to going on maternity leave earlier than expected. Now I am back, and you can expect the newsletter going again. A little refresher, my name is Kameiko and I am a Community Health Worker from the Community Engagement Team. The Community Engagement Team meets with clients where they are and can help them apply to programs such as Emergency Assistance, healthcare programs, SNAP, and WIC, as well as host/attend community events. Check out our website to learn more or submit a referral: Community Engagement | Washington County, MN - Official Website. |
|
|
|
|
|
About this newsletterThe intention of the newsletter is to connect with the Hmong Community within Washington County to share news, events, resources and build a community. The newsletter will be going out the first day of each month. If you have resources, you’d like to include in the newsletter please email me at kameiko.vue@washingtoncountymn.gov. Daylight Saving Time reminderRemember to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 2, as Daylight Saving Time ends. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
It was a busy summer for the Community Engagement Team. These are a few events CET participated in:- P.I.T. Stop: served over 200 folks in need of resources, food, clothing, vaccinations and haircuts
- Landfall Back2 School: served over 150+ individuals and provided free school supplies, kayaking, fishing and resources
- Oakdale Back2school event: served 300+ individuals and provided free school supplies, haircuts, family activities, vaccines and resources
- One Family Sport Tournament at Kingston Park: provided resources, prizes and conducted a Community Engagement survey.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teen Career ConversationFree Park Entry Tuesday- October 7, 2025 | All day
- All Washington County Parks.
- No vehicle permit required.
- See the county website for a list of parks and trails, including downloadable maps.
P.I.T. Stop- October 9, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
- Cottage Grove Armory: 8180 Belden Boulevard, Cottage Grove
Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025)Visit a fire station to meet firefighters and learn about fire safety. Cottage Grove Fire Department Open House- October 7, 2025 | 5 - 9 p.m.
- Central Fire Station: 8641 80th Street S., Cottage Grove
Woodbury Fire Department Open House- October 11, 2025 | 9 - 11 a.m.
- Radio Drive Fire Station, 2100 Radio Drive
Welcome to WoodburyOakdale Fire Halloween Trick or Treat- October 31, 2025 | All day
- Fire Station Two (South): 6633 15th Street N., Oakdale/li>
- Bring the kids in costumes for hot dogs and candy.
Download and view the event flyers (PDF). |
|
|
|
|
|
Family Legal Advice ClinicsDates: First and Third Tuesdays of the month
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Stillwater Government Center- Law Library The Washington County Law Library provides bimonthly Family Legal Advice Clinics. The clinics assist residents navigating the Washington County judicial system. Each resident will receive a free half hour consultation with a volunteer attorney from the Washington County Bar Association. Topics covered during the Family Legal Advice Clinics include: divorce, legal separation, annulment, child support, child custody, paternity issues, spousal maintenance, name change, and domestic abuse. Please fill out the intake form ahead of time and we will schedule a time for an attorney to call you. If you have any questions please call the Law Library at 651-430-6330. Immunization ClinicsWashington County provides low-cost vaccines to infants, children and adults who are eligible. Appointment is required for all vaccines offered at an immunization clinic. Vaccines are available through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) and Un-and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) Programs. Only people who meet eligibility guidelines can receive vaccines through Washington County Public Health. These clinics are offered monthly at a Washington County Service Center on a rotating schedule. Go to Online scheduler for Washington County Public Health to schedule an appointment or call 651-430-4036. |
|
|
|
Printable files, flyers, brochures
|
|
|
|
Click on the link to download, save, or print. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
