Welcome To Salem Green, Ronda!

Please help us give Ronda a warm welcome as she joins the Salem Green Staff. Ronda joined us this month as the new caretaker for the 1455 building. 

She says she enjoys her job because it keeps her in shape and she gets to meet and greet the residents. Ronda grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and has been with her husband Marty for 16 years! They have two kids, Marty Jr. and Shawn. Ronda also works as a caretaker for another company. Whenever Ronda has any free time she loves to go fishing, play bingo and lounge by the outdoor pool.

If you see Ronda around please say hello!

Ronda is the caretaker for the 1455 building.

Sisters Take Up Residence At Salem Green - Meet Megan and Amanda!

We would like to introduce you to a couple of your new neighbors here at Salem Green – please join us in welcoming two sisters, Megan and Amanda, to Salem Green! 

We asked Megan and Amanda why they decided to call Salem Green Apartments their new home and this is what they had to say: 

“The sense of community through the webpage before you arrive. That is what drew us in, the hook. For us, it's more than an apartment, it's the location, it’s the whole package. Salem Green's the only apartments we found that felt relaxing, peaceful and out of the city life while still being connected.”

We are very happy they chose Salem Green! Welcome home Megan and Amanda!

Megan and Amanda happily showing off their keys to their new apartment at Salem Green.

Save The Date - Annual Resident Appreciation Picnic Is August 6th

Aloha, Salem Green residents! We'd like to invite you to come hula by the pool at the annual resident appreciation party. Enjoy festive luau fixings prepared by Divine Swine Catering.

Mark your calendars for this lei'd back event! 

Tuesday, August 6

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to the office at (651) 455-2277.

We'll be delivering a reminder gift to your home. If you're not home we'll place the gift right inside your door. If you'd prefer to pick up your gift from the office, just let us know.

A Beautiful Evening Ahead - Here's Some Local Restaurant Patios

This evening looks like it's going to be beautiful outside with warm temperatures and clear skies - perfect for dining outside at a local restaurant's patio. If you don't have a favorite yet, here's some places near Salem Green that have patio seating. Have fun exploring all of them!

Lucky’s 13 Pub

www.luckys13pub.com

1352 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN; 651.452.1311

Axel’s

www.axelsbonfire.com

1318 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN; 651.686.4840

B52 Burgers and Brew

www.b52burgersandbrew.com

5639 Bishop Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN; 651.451.3838

Cosetta's

www.cosetta.com

211 7th Street West, St. Paul, MN; 651.222.3476

Jake’s City Grille

www.jakescitygrille.com

1288 Promenade Place, Eagan, MN; 651.287.8784

Panera Bread

www.panerabread.com

1740 S. Robert St. St. Paul, MN; 651.457.1230

Patrick McGovern’s Pub

www.patmcgoverns.com

225 7^th St. W. St. Paul, MN; 651.224.5821

Buffalo Wild Wings

www.buffalowildwings.com

1458 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN; 651.450.9464

1280 Promenade Place Eagan, MN; 651.414.6200

Caribou Coffee

www.cariboucoffee.com

5743 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN; 651.554.9357

720 Main St. #100, Mendota Heights, MN; 651.994.7052

Get Jazzed For This Free Festival - This Saturday On The Nicollet Mall

One of the wonderful things about living at Salem Green is our proximity to so many great events happening in the Twin Cities, such as the Dakota Street Fest in Minneapolis this Saturday. There's no end of interesting things to do! Here's the scoop on the Dakota Street Festival:

Need something jazzy to do this Saturday, July 27th? Head over to the Dakota Street Fest! This event is FREE and runs from noon to midnight taking place on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. There will be four music stages with over twenty bands, fantastic food, drinks and activities for all ages. Come celebrate and listen to some local, Minnesota tunes.

For your kids, the event will have instrument demonstrations by the MacPhail Center for Music, instrument building for kids to take home, a goody bag of Del Monte gifts, face painting, Mr. Fun the clown and much more.

According to the festival's website, finding parking on Saturday near the festival is fairly easy. Follow the link below for more info, and have an amazing time! http://www.dakotacooks.com/home/dakota-street-fest/

Riding A Camel In West St. Paul - Put It On Your List Of Things To Do This Weekend

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Join in the fun at the 6th Annual Middle Eastern Festival at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West St. Paul. The festival began today and runs through Sunday, July 21. Admission is free!

There are plenty of activities going on at this event - the John Khoury Band will provide live music, there's performances by the St. George Dabke Dance Troupe, and there's also camel rides, a silent auction, and fun and games for the kids (and kids at heart) such as face painting and a bouncy house. 

Plus there will be authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to enjoy:

Join us for your favorite foods. We will offer roast lamb on the spit, chicken kabob, kafta, falafel, hummus, gyros, tabouli, spinach pies, and our famous homemade bread. Top it off with homemade pastries from our centuries old traditions, baklawa ice cream, and fried dough that will melt in your mouth.

Festival Hours:

Friday, July 20, Noon to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 21, Nooon to 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 22, Noon to 6 p.m.

Location:

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

1250 Oakdale, West St. Paul, MN

For more information visit the festival website: http://www.mideastfest.com/1.html

Whew, It's Hot Out! Here's Some Tips For Keeping Your Apartment Cool.

What hot couple of days we've had! The air conditioners are working hard to keep each of our apartment homes cool, but there are a few things you can do to help your AC do its job better. We recently talked with Shawn, our maintenance supervisor, and he shared these tips for keeping your home cool:

• Run your ceiling fan or a floor fan to keep the air circulating. Fans are the cheapest way to keep an apartment cool. 
• Clean the filter for your air conditioner at least once a month with warm soapy water.
• Keep your home closed up during the day and turn off the lights. Close all the blinds and curtains to limit sunlight coming; sunlight will heat up your home quickly. Making sure your apartment is sealed up will help keep out the midday heat.
• Do not block the vents or place lamps or televisions near your air conditioner’s thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from those appliances, which can cause the air conditions to run longer than necessary.
• When the humidity is high, you’ll be more comfortable with the air conditioner's fan on high and dial the thermostat to a lower setting to prevent coils from freezing. 
• Limit your use of the stove. Using your stove can make your home extremely warm. Consider using the outdoor grills around Salem Green. 
• Take a dip in the pool! Stay cool and have fun.
• After following these tips, if you notice that your air conditioner is not working properly, please call the office at (651) 455-2277.

Bunches Of Birthdays! Happy Birthday Brittney, Terry and Anthony!

The Salem Green crew apparently has great timing - they managed to have three birthdays in the span of five days! Over the weekend Brittney celebrated her birthday on Saturday, July 13, and Terry's birthday was on Sunday, July 14. Then to top it all off Anthony jumped on the birthday bandwagon and is celebrating his birthday today, Wednesday, July 17.

The staff celebrated all of their birthdays jointly with their favorite treat - cupcakes! If you see any of the special birthday people around, be sure to wish them a happy birthday, (and ask them how it is that they managed to schedule their birthdays so close to each other's).

Brittney's birthday was on Saturday.

Terry's birthday was on Sunday.

Anthony's birthday is on Wednesday.

Beautiful Blooming Balconies!

One of the best things about living at Salem Green is the large balconies and patios. If you had a chance to join our Container Gardening Class a few weeks ago, you would have found out that decorating your balcony for summer does not need to be a chore; it can be fun and rewarding! What’s not to love about having a beautiful relaxing space outside in the privacy of your balcony?

Here are a few tips to remember before you begin decorating your balcony:

• Treat your balcony like any other room in your home. Keep it neat and organized. Please do not store anything on your balcony besides outdoor furniture and other miscellaneous outdoor items. 
• If you decide to do some gardening, choose from many self-watering containers for low maintenance.
• Keep it fresh. Make sure you water regularly, fertilize your plants, and keep them trimmed. This will keep it looking beautiful!
• Be creative. Express yourself and make your balcony your own.
• If you’re on the upper floor, make sure your plants are secure so their not a hazard to anyone below.
• Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!

Have you been trying out your green thumb skills on your balcony?  We would love to see what you have done with your space, send us pictures of your balcony: salemgreen@condormgt.com. Check out the photos below of some of our residents' balconies.

Congratulations Adam And Amanda - Newlyweds Make Salem Green Home

Adam and Amanda met on a dating site called OK Cupid two years ago. At their first date at Ali Baba's King of Gyros it was love and pita at first sight! After a whirlwind romance filled with board games, local concerts, theater and lots of laughs they married on June 23rd at Mount Zion Temple in Saint Paul. They are having a blast making their new home together at Salem Green with their cat Moses.

All of us here at Salem Green want to wish our residents Adam and Amanda a happy marriage and life full of love and happiness!

Congratulations Adam and Amanda!

Don't Worry, There Won't Be A Quiz - July Brings Many New Neighbors To Salem Green

The beginning of July was a busy time with new residents moving to Salem Green Apartments. We have quite a few new residents to introduce to you. We're excited to have them all here at Salem Green, and if you see them around the community  please be sure to say hello.

What makes Salem Green attractive to all of your new neighbors? Some mentioned the great amenities, such as the outdoor and indoor pools, the fitness room, and the grilling/picnic areas; as well as the friendly staff at Salem Green. A big thanks to each of them for choosing Salem Green!

Here's some photos of your new neighbors.

Charles and Jessica

Linda

Jayme and Tory

Lisa

Molly and Sam

Bernard

Wondering Where To Celebrate The 4th of July? Here's Some Area Celebrations

It's Independence week and the celebrations are starting up! How will you spend Independence Day? Below we have a list of some special events, festivals, and fireworks in surrounding communities where you could partake in the patriotic festivities. Not all of these events are on the Fourth, some start early before Independence Day, so take note of the dates listed.

From all of us here at Salem Green, Happy Independence Day, and may you have a fun and safe holiday!

4th of July Celebrations:

BLOOMINGTON: 
July 3
84th and Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN

Bloomington will have fireworks during its annual Summer Fete Celebration on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park. Fireworks will be held just after dusk. There will also be a Kids Carnival at 3 p.m. and music starting at 3:30 pm.

EAGAN:
July 4th Funfest
1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: (651) 675-5546
July 3 - July 4
A star-spangled party is in store for you during the Funfest Celebration! Enjoy the parade, Miss Eagan Funfest Ambassador Program, a carnival, live entertainment, and a fireworks display! FREE admission and parking.

MINNEAPOLIS:
"Red, White, and Boom"
July 3-July 4
420 Main St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 230-6400

July 3: The celebration on the Minneapolis Downtown Riverfront begins Sunday with a 5K Fun Run at 6:30 p.m. at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park. You can also listen to live music and watch movies in the Nicollet Island Pavilion starting at 7:00 p.m.

July 4: The day begins with a Half Marathon at 6:30 a.m. on Main Street. Then the live music starts at 3:30 p.m., family activities and entertainment start at 6:00 p.m. at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, and finally, fireworks at 10:00 p.m.

APPLE VALLEY:
Military Family Week
July 1-July 7
Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-9200
Free admission for Military Personnel along with half price admission for Military Family Members to the Minnesota Zoo.

APPLE VALLEY:
July 4
Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800-140th Street West.
Freedom Days features everything from a carnival, Kids Fishing Derby to a Family Fun night. On Monday, July 4th, there's a Fun Run, parade and Fireworks Pre-Party starting at 5:00 p.m. at Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS:
July 4
2075 Mendakota Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(651) 454-2822
The Mendota Heights City Council is partnering with Mendakota Country Club to sponsor a fireworks display for the community. The fireworks will be launched from the Mendakota Country Club beginning about 10 p.m.

WOODBURY:
July 4
Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Dr., Woodbury, MN
Fireworks will start at 10:00 p.m. There will be music and entertainment beforehand, starting at 7 p.m. with country band Darlene & the Boys. Ojibway Park is adjacent to Woodbury High School, located at 2665 Woodland Drive.

COTTAGE GROVE:
July 4
9195 75th St. South, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
Celebrations start at 6:00 p.m. with a picnic, games and food on Thursday, July 4th. The Cottage Grove Lions will be selling Cold Stone ice cream, candy, hot dogs, brats, plus pop and water.
Fireworks are scheduled for 10:00 p.m.

ST. PAUL: 
July 4Watch fireworks at dusk on the 4th of July launched from Harriet Island. City officials say that can be anytime between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL/FORT SNELLING:
July 4
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Ave.
St Paul, MN 55111
Phone: (612) 726-1171
$11 adults/$9 seniors/$6 children; Minnesota Historical Society members FREE
Spend the day celebrating our nation’s independence just like they did during the 1800s!

STILLWATER:
July 4
Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater, 101 Water Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 351-1717
Come for an old-fashioned July Fourth celebration in Lowell Park on the St. Croix River. Fireworks start at 10:00 p.m.