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 Join forces with family, friends and neighbors for the 32nd annual Citywide Spring Cleanup!
When: Saturday, April 21 | 9-11:30 am Why: Each year, hundreds of volunteers gather across Saint Paul for the Citywide Spring Cleanup to pick up garbage that has recently become exposed due to the melting snow. Who: Individuals and groups of all ages come together to help beautify the city of Saint Paul. Where: Cleanup sites are located throughout the city. SUPC is hosting the Summit University cleanup site at Central Village Park (457 Central Ave W). Other locations nearby Summit University include Midway Peace Park, formerly know as Parkland on Griggs (Intersection of Bigelow Ln and Griggs St) and Frogtown Farm Park (662 N Victoria St). How: Participating is easy! Register below, and then drop by any time between 9-11:30am on Saturday, April 21 to pick up bags, gloves and snacks and meet your neighbors and community members. Then, head out and clean up your park or neighborhood of choice. We look forward to seeing you on April 21!
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 Racial Justice Movie Night
QUEST: A Portrait of an American Family Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m., Unity Church-Unitarian (733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, www.unityunitarian.org) Join Unity Church members and friends for an ongoing film series to further our growth in the understanding and challenging of white supremacy and structural racism. Popcorn will be served and there will be time for conversation after the film. The New York Times review begins: "Barack Obama is not the subject of Quest, Jonathan Olshefski’s new documentary, an intimate and patient portrait of a North Philadelphia family. But the film, which begins and ends with presidential elections — Mr. Obama’s in 2008 and his successor’s eight years later — is shadowed, in some ways haunted, by his presence and his temperament. At one point, he appears on television, in the wake of the massacre of school children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut. 'These neighborhoods are our neighborhoods,' he says, referring to the places that have been devastated by gun violence. 'These children are our children.'” Book Fair at Obama Elementary School Purchasing books for your own children and friends is an easy way to support the scholars at Obama Elementary school. Obama’s Scholastic Book Fair will be open on Thursday, March 15, between 6:00-7:15 p.m., and located just inside the front door on Holly Avenue. A percentage of book sales is returned to the school library. USED BOOK SALE: Unity Church-Unitarian (733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, www.unityunitarian.org ) All proceeds benefit Unity’s youth ministries. Saturday, March 24: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $5 Fill-A-Bag on Sunday from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Better Angels: Bridging the Red/Blue Divide in Communities Wednesday, March 28, 7:15 p.m., Unity Church-Unitarian (733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, www.unityunitarian.org) We may live in the most divisive time since the 1850s. In this session you will see how people with very different political viewpoints can come to understand one another beyond stereotypes and find common ground. You will learn a couple of specific skills for talking with loved ones on the other political side. And, you will have a chance to link up with the Better Angels local and national effort to show how we can have sharp political differences without denigrating and demonizing one another. Bill Doherty is a Unity Church member, University of Minnesota Professor, and co-founder of Better Angels, a nonprofit aiming to depolarize America. Call for Artists The Unity Church Art Team is now seeking artists to exhibit in the Parish Hall gallery during the 2018-19 church year. The application deadline is May 1. More information and the application form can be found online at: www.unityunitarian.org/parish-hall-artists. For more information visit: http://www.summit-university.org/summit-university-district-plan.html  Are you interested in working alongside your neighbors to help Summit-University stay strong and vibrant? We want you to join our team! Visit our "Joining the Board" page HERE to learn more about what it means to be an SUPC Board Member, and how you can join.  We currently have openings in |
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393 Marshall is where the Boy Scouts headquarters currently is, on the corner of Marshall and Western. The applicant (Exeter Group) is interested in demolishing the current structure and building housing on the lot.
Their first step was applying for a rezoning of the property from OS (Office Service) to T2 Residential. It has been granted, and they are able to move ahead with their project. You can read more about this step in their process:
http://www.summit-university.org/the-porchlite-blog/393-marshall-ave-following-neighborhood-matters
We will be sharing more details as they come to us. At this point, they do not anticipate that they will need to apply for any variances.
March 20, 2018
Sharing their current site plans with our Neighborhood Development Committee
April 12, 2018
The Exeter Group will be sharing their site plans at the SUPC Community Forum night, 6:30 pm at 627 Selby Ave (call 651-228-1855 for info)
If you have any comments or concerns please feel to reach out to:
jens@summit-university.org
Their first step was applying for a rezoning of the property from OS (Office Service) to T2 Residential. It has been granted, and they are able to move ahead with their project. You can read more about this step in their process:
http://www.summit-university.org/the-porchlite-blog/393-marshall-ave-following-neighborhood-matters
We will be sharing more details as they come to us. At this point, they do not anticipate that they will need to apply for any variances.
March 20, 2018
Sharing their current site plans with our Neighborhood Development Committee
April 12, 2018
The Exeter Group will be sharing their site plans at the SUPC Community Forum night, 6:30 pm at 627 Selby Ave (call 651-228-1855 for info)
If you have any comments or concerns please feel to reach out to:
jens@summit-university.org
By Garry Nordenstam
This is my take on Sameh Wadi's recipe from his stellar restaurant, Saffron, which unfortunately is now closed. However, his cookbook "The New Mediterranean Table: Modern and Rustic Recipes Inspired by Traditions Spanning Three Continents" is available.
In my version, the char on the cauliflower is achieved by roasting it in the oven. Then, you can quickly pull the dish together for serving after everything else you are cooking is ready.
Ingredients
Canola Oil
1 head of cauliflower, sliced horizontally and cored
Sea salt
1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
Pinch of Aleppo pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled sheep's milk feta (or cow or goat)
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Spanish sweet, smoked paprika, for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Roast the Cauliflower... Toss the cauliflower with canola oil, place it on a rimmed sheet pan and roast it for 10-15 minutes until it achieves a nice char. Remove from the oven and hold until ready to finish the dish.
Pull it all Together... Heat a saute pan over moderate heat and add a little olive oil. Use a heavy-bottomed pan for best results. When the cauliflower starts cooking and is heated through; add the sea salt, Aleppo pepper flakes and lemon juice. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
Plate the Dish... Place the cauliflower in a serving dish. Garnish with the feta, paprika and parsley. You can also drizzle olive oil over it for even more flavor.
This is my take on Sameh Wadi's recipe from his stellar restaurant, Saffron, which unfortunately is now closed. However, his cookbook "The New Mediterranean Table: Modern and Rustic Recipes Inspired by Traditions Spanning Three Continents" is available.
In my version, the char on the cauliflower is achieved by roasting it in the oven. Then, you can quickly pull the dish together for serving after everything else you are cooking is ready.
Ingredients
Canola Oil
1 head of cauliflower, sliced horizontally and cored
Sea salt
1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
Pinch of Aleppo pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled sheep's milk feta (or cow or goat)
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Spanish sweet, smoked paprika, for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Roast the Cauliflower... Toss the cauliflower with canola oil, place it on a rimmed sheet pan and roast it for 10-15 minutes until it achieves a nice char. Remove from the oven and hold until ready to finish the dish.
Pull it all Together... Heat a saute pan over moderate heat and add a little olive oil. Use a heavy-bottomed pan for best results. When the cauliflower starts cooking and is heated through; add the sea salt, Aleppo pepper flakes and lemon juice. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
Plate the Dish... Place the cauliflower in a serving dish. Garnish with the feta, paprika and parsley. You can also drizzle olive oil over it for even more flavor.
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It's a two-for-one! It's a cozy, neighborhood bistro serving breakfast and lunch in a small café (Bon Vie) and it's a hand-made bakery making everything from cookies and cupcakes to wedding cakes (Piece of Cake) - all in one location on Selby Avenue. Support our local neighborhood businesses and stop on by!
485 Selby Ave, St Paul
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation youth summer sports registration runs March 1-31. Registration discounts are available March 1-5.
- March 1 = 25% off
- March 2 = 20% off
- March 3-5 = 10% off
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers free and low-cost spring break programs at recreation centers in Summit University and across Saint Paul.
All Day Spring Break Program
Includes gym games, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, swimming and more.
Who: Youth ages 6-12
When: April 2-6, 8:30am-5pm
Where: Saint Paul recreation centers, including Summit University's Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, 270 Lexington Pkwy N.
(651) 642-0650
Cost: $25/child
All Day Spring Break Program
Includes gym games, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, swimming and more.
Who: Youth ages 6-12
When: April 2-6, 8:30am-5pm
Where: Saint Paul recreation centers, including Summit University's Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, 270 Lexington Pkwy N.
(651) 642-0650
Cost: $25/child
Spring Blast
Includes gym games, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and more.
Who: Youth ages 6-12
When: April 2-6, 1pm-4pm
Where: Saint Paul recreation centers, including Summit University's Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 Mackubin St. (651) 290-8695
Cost: Free
Includes gym games, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and more.
Who: Youth ages 6-12
When: April 2-6, 1pm-4pm
Where: Saint Paul recreation centers, including Summit University's Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 Mackubin St. (651) 290-8695
Cost: Free
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