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Block Party Night August 5th!

Block Party Night August 5th!

Jul 28, 2025

National Night Out is just around the corner, and that means block parties in the neighborhood as far as the eye can see! Meet your neighbors, share some snacks, and have a good time!

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Upcoming Community Events

Upcoming Community Events

Jul 28, 2025

August 2025 Community Events To add your community event to this list, please email jens@summit-university.org.

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Join the SUPC Board of Directors!

Join the SUPC Board of Directors!

Jul 28, 2025

The Annual Summit-University Planning Council (SUPC) Board of Directors Election is approaching, and we invite YOU to consider joining our board!

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Our Youngest Historians and Entrepreneurs: Maxfield Students Turn History Into Art on Selby Avenue

Our Youngest Historians and Entrepreneurs: Maxfield Students Turn History Into Art on Selby Avenue

Jun 25, 2025

By: Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust This summer, windows along Selby Avenue will showcase more than storefronts; they’ll tell stories of Black resilience, entrepreneurship, and community through the eyes of 4th and 5th graders from Maxfield Elementary.

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825 ARtS Block Party — Theme: UNITY!

825 ARtS Block Party — Theme: UNITY!

Sep 04, 2025

Mark your calendars! 825 ARtS is hosting a Block Party with a theme of UNITY on July 15th from 5–7 PM at 825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Bring the whole family — there will be free food, fun art activities, and good vibes for all ages. Let’s celebrate community and creativity together!

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The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding

The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding

Jun 25, 2025

By Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust A few weeks ago, I ran into Dr. Aretta-Rie Johnson at Golden Thyme Restaurant. We exchanged greetings, and shortly after, we scheduled a one-on-one meeting so I could learn more about her work and explore how I might support her through my role at Rondo Community Land Trust. What she shared with me about the building at 861 Selby Avenue—its history, its purpose, and her family’s legacy—has stayed with me.

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