News & Views | Vadnais Heights Hydrant Flushing City crews began hydrant flushing north of County Road F Monday April 27, and will begin south of County Road F the week of May 4. Hydrant flushing is an important step in maintaining the upkeep and longevity of the water system by removing sediments from inside the mainline and flushing them out through the hydrant. It also serves to identify malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves. More information is at cityvadna- isheights.com/hydrantflushing. Fiber Optic Work Residents may notice ongoing fiber optic installation activity throughout the City of Vadnais Heights. These projects are being completed by private telecommu- nications providers, including Gateway Fiber and Forged Fiber. Residents should contact the company performing the work for the fastest response to questions and concerns. Check the information on door tags and notices for company information. Contact the City if you observe unsafe traffic control conditions, work occurring outside permitted areas, or significant restoration concerns that are not being addressed. More information at cityvad- naisheights.com/fiber. Many Faces Event-Understanding Immigration Join Many Faces for a continuation of our public event series to learn more about how Operation Metro Surge impacted our community. Hear about how experiences have changed since we last gathered and learn and share about what's needed now. Hear from local leaders across sectors: mutual aid, faith, government, businesses, non-profits, education, and more. Event is April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Planting for Clean Water Your plants can support pollinators and improve water quality! Learn how in a Planting for Clean Water Workshop on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Maplewood Library. Join this in-person workshop for an educational presentation, a consultation with garden experts, and resources to support your project. Free for Vadnais Heights residents. Learn more and sign up at bluethumb.org/events. Red Cross Blood Drive The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, May 14 at the Vadnais Heights Commons from 10am to 4pm. Pre-registra- tion is required and can be done at the Red Cross website, on the app, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Mosquito Control Metropolitan Mosquito Control District began their field season this week. Resi- dents may see MMCD trucks, helicopters, drones, and staff in neighborhoods, parks, and near wetlands. MMCD staff have new bright yellow "Public Health Mosquito Control" safety vests when working out- doors. More information at mmcd.org. f Find the latest about our events, programs, services, and news online! 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It also serves to identify malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves . More information is at cityvadna- isheights.com/hydrantflushing . Fiber Optic Work Residents may notice ongoing fiber optic installation activity throughout the City of Vadnais Heights . These projects are being completed by private telecommu- nications providers , including Gateway Fiber and Forged Fiber . Residents should contact the company performing the work for the fastest response to questions and concerns . Check the information on door tags and notices for company information . Contact the City if you observe unsafe traffic control conditions , work occurring outside permitted areas , or significant restoration concerns that are not being addressed . More information at cityvad- naisheights.com/fiber . Many Faces Event - Understanding Immigration Join Many Faces for a continuation of our public event series to learn more about how Operation Metro Surge impacted our community . Hear about how experiences have changed since we last gathered and learn and share about what's needed now . Hear from local leaders across sectors : mutual aid , faith , government , businesses , non - profits , education , and more . Event is April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church , 900 Stillwater Road , Mahtomedi . Planting for Clean Water Your plants can support pollinators and improve water quality ! Learn how in a Planting for Clean Water Workshop on Thursday , May 7 from 5 : 30-7 : 30 pm at the Maplewood Library . Join this in - person workshop for an educational presentation , a consultation with garden experts , and resources to support your project . Free for Vadnais Heights residents . Learn more and sign up at bluethumb.org/events . Red Cross Blood Drive The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday , May 14 at the Vadnais Heights Commons from 10am to 4pm . Pre - registra- tion is required and can be done at the Red Cross website , on the app , or by calling 1-800 - RED - CROSS . Mosquito Control Metropolitan Mosquito Control District began their field season this week . Resi- dents may see MMCD trucks , helicopters , drones , and staff in neighborhoods , parks , and near wetlands . MMCD staff have new bright yellow " Public Health Mosquito Control " safety vests when working out- doors . More information at mmcd.org . f Find the latest about our events , programs , services , and news online ! Nrhiavcov ntaub ntawv hloov kho tshiab tshaj plaws txog peb cov koom txoos , cov khoos kas , cov kev pab cuam , thiab cov xov xwm nyob hauv online ! Kuhel wixi ugu danbeeyey ee kusaabsan dhacdooyinkeena , barnaamijyadeena , adeegyadeena iyo wararkeena onlayn ahaan ! ¡ Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos , programas , servicios y noticias en línea ! Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000 . | City Hall Hours : Mon through Thurs 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Fri 7 to 11 a.m. cityvadnaisheights.com twitter.com/Vadnais Heights Facebook.com/CityVH