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Did you know that the average family in Minnesota throws away 187 pounds of food each year? That is around $1500 of wasted food! The good news is that most of the food waste produced at home is preventable. This summer we are excited to partner with the City of Saint Paul Garbage Program on the Food too Good to Waste Program. This challenge will run from July 10 – August 27 and will help St Paul residents to:
The kickoff event is July 13 at El Rio Recreation Center: 
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 Join Us For The Taste of Rondo Block Party!
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023 Time: 11:00AM until 6:00PM Location: Taste of Rondo Bar & Grill 976 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 Come for an afternoon of food, music, and fun at the inaugural TASTE OF RONDO BLOCK PARTY! This is a FREE community event and open to all. Featuring energizing live entertainment from local musicians, DJs, dance & drum and unique acts stretching across all genres and performances. Showcasing a vibrant marketplace with local vendors selling food, drinks, art, services, gifts and unique items. And highlighting all kinds of fun activities for kids of all ages and adults. For more information and to become a sponsor, vendor, performer or volunteer, please visit these web pages: www.tasteofrondo.com/blockparty www.tasteofrondo.com/blockparty-sponsors www.tasteofrondo.com/blockparty-vendors www.tasteofrondo.com/blockparty-entertainment Don’t miss out on this exciting event!!! Silent Auction Fundraiser Info The Taste of Rondo Block Party (July 15th) is a community led event organized by Rondo natives. Help support the foundation of this event at the Silent Auction Fundraiser held the weekend before the big day! Date: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 Time: 5:00PM until 9:00PM Location: Taste of Rondo Bar & Grill 976 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 Bid on everything from exotic trips to items from our local businesses at the auction. Participate with the auction both online and in person for exclusive deals and offers. Support multiple black businesses at once by bidding in the auction and joining us for a fun night of games featuring the Minnesota original Chips ‘n’ Dip game, and music by Dj Brit! Learn more here: https://tasteofrondo.com/silentauction/ It's less than a month away from the Rondo Community Land Trust block party and they have a solid list of artists coming out to perform for you all on July 22nd! The first 250 attendees will receive free food tickets for West Indies Soul Food and Jones n’ Your Bones BBQ!  We are looking for members that are willing to commit to coordinating and or volunteering a specific area during the block party. Volunteers are needed for these areas:
Join us for an afternoon of food, music, and fun at the INAUGURAL TASTE OF RONDO BLOCK PARTY (this event is not to be construed as the Rondo Days festival or its replacement). This FREE community event is open to all and is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and celebrate the rich history of the Rondo neighborhood while highlighting what the Taste of Rondo Bar & Grill has to offer. Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023 Time: 11:00AM until 6:00PM Location: Taste of Rondo Bar & Grill 976 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 Please complete this form and a current member of our team will be in touch. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hgz9lF4BN4PPnrUKTBoVRV4xk3i-6qkG56n21ptnRhQ/viewform?edit_requested=true  Nexus is still accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Leadership Program!
The NLP is a seven-month program that brings a cohort of up to 20, 18 years of age or older, in Dakota and Anishinaabe territory, also known as the Greater Twin Cities area. NLP aims to grow people’s capacity to practice self-awareness, working across differences, and value-based action. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND COMMUNITY! Who should participate? Applicants must:
https://www.nexuscp.org/.../community.../engage-with-us/nlp/ Reflections from past participants: “I am so appreciative of this space. I am so honored to be in this space while I am moving through healing. Thank you for this sacred space.” “I appreciate the deep discussions – lots to reflect on and new directions that may come from that. Thank you!” A major takeaway: “Taking things slow, connecting to others, mycelium and connecting to others.”  Victoria Street from Concordia/Rondo to Summit is scheduled for a mill and overlay this summer.
The project will grind off the top two inches of pavement and replace with a new smooth surface and new striping. The project will also be making a number of pedestrian crossing improvements and will upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant and easier for people rolling and using strollers. On street parking will remain along the corridor. More information about the project can be found on the City of Saint Paul's Website. This project was not on the City of Saint Paul's 3 year road improvement plan, instead it came out of a recent pool of funding that is being used for similar projects across Saint Paul. You can find a Villager article about a similar project HERE. Some previous community engagement from 2017 has driven some of the "pedestrian crossing improvements". We are asking the community to join us at an upcoming forum to learn more about the project, discuss other pedestrian concerns, and consider if public art could potentially be part of this project. July 11, 2023 6-8 pm Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 285 Dale Parking on Carroll All ages and skill levels are welcome! We will have jump instructors to teach. Food Trucks, bouncy house, Skaters Skate, face painting, and many more fun activities! Come vibe with Mizz Mercedez and friendz! This will be an event you won't wanna miss! 🙂 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 5 PM – 7 PM Central Village Park (Central and Mackubin) Hosted by new SUPC Board Member, Mercedes Yarbrough!  |
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