Neighbors helping neighbors.

The Summit Hill Association is accepting donations to benefit the Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf through the end of December. Donations may be dropped off inside the Linwood Rec Center (860 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105) at the SHA office on the upper level during business hours.

Most-Needed Items

• Canned proteins: tuna, chicken, beans

• Staples: rice, pasta, lentils, boxed meals, ramen

• Canned produce & meals: fruits, vegetables, soups, stews

• Breakfast & spreads: peanut/seed butters, cereal, oatmeal

• Milk: shelf-stable (dairy or non-dairy)

• Culturally familiar staples: masa harina, jasmine/basmati rice, noodles, halal options

• Baby items (sealed, not expired): formula, baby food, wipes, diapers

• Hygiene items: deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, menstrual care items

Please avoid: glass containers, open or expired items, homemade food, alcohol, and refrigerated or frozen items.

Help save lives — give blood!

Sign up to donate blood at the Linwood Rec Center on December 19.

Join your neighbors for holiday fun on Grand Ave!

Saturday, December 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Shop local and meander along Grand Avenue while enjoying holiday treats and entertainment. Special visits from Santa and great deals to complete your holiday gift list.

Activities

• Visit Grand Ave businesses for special sales and activities

• Free Trolley Rides (2 Trolleys will be on Grand Avenue this year!)

• Caroling by the Elizabethan Syngers

• Santa Visits & Photo Opps

• University of Minnesota Raptor Center

• Visit from Lady Bear at Red Balloon Bookshop

• Holiday Storefront Decor Contest

• Golden Ladle Soup Tasting Contest

• Happy Hour at Red Rabbit with Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royalty (3 - 4 PM)

• AND MORE!

Learn more about this year’s activities, deals at local businesses, and free treats at GrandAve.com.

Enjoy all Grand Avenue has to offer this fall — Join us for the Grand Avenue Boo Bash on Saturday, October 25, 2025!

Trick-or-Treat and along Grand Avenue from Lexington to Dale while enjoying fall festivities.

Special events include:
• Costume Contest
• Best Dressed Pet
• Ghost Scavenger Hunt & Raffle

Get your Ghost Scavenger Hunt Passport at the check-in table at Victoria & Grand Ave on the former Gather patio and collect ‘ghost stamps’ from businesses along the Avenue for your chance to win a prize.

A $5 suggested donation per trick-or-treater helps us cover the cost of the event.

This event is produced by the Summit Hill Association in partnership with the Grand Avenue Business Association to support Grand Avenue business success and promote Grand Avenue as a unique destination experience.

Construction is about to begin on Linwood Park! Help us celebrate with a Community Corn Feed & Fun on October 15 — there will be fun for the whole family!

Linwood Park was last updated more than 30 years ago. The Summit Hill Association, along with St. Paul Parks and Recreation, has been working to redesign the space for 21st century use. Thank you to everyone who participated in listening sessions and our open houses to help shape the redesign — we are excited to see the plans come to life.

Wednesday, October 15
5:30 - 7:00pm
Linwood Rec Center (Upper Field)
860 St. Clair Ave, Saint Paul

FREE roasted corn provided. Pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs will also be available for purchase.

Join a city-wide District Council celebration of 50 years of neighborhood leadership, connection, and community impact in Saint Paul! This event is open to all—residents, neighbors, District Council volunteers (past, present, and future), and community partners. Bring your family or a friend and be part of the celebration!

Wednesday, October 8
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
City House, 258 Mill St, St. Paul, MN 55102

 What to expect:

• Share your ideas and hopes for the future of neighborhood engagement

• View highlights of recent projects, celebrating five decades of District Councils

• Connect with neighbors, volunteers, and community partners

• Enjoy light appetizers - additional food & beverages available for purchase

 Please RSVP to help us know who will be attending.

Monday, October 6
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Gloria Dei Church
700 Snelling Ave. S.

Join us for a candidate forum and all-in-one meet and greet event with the five candidates for Mayor of Saint Paul. Let’s figure out how we’re going to rank our votes!

RSVP and submit questions: fairvotemn.org/forum

Curious about how the City spends your tax dollars and sets priorities? Join Council President Noecker and City staff for an engaging Ward 2 Budget Meeting—a chance to learn, ask questions, provide feedback, and share ideas.

Thursday, September 25
6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Baker Community Center

What’s in it for you:

• Understand the difference between the City’s operating and capital budgets, and what each pays for.

• Discover where the City’s money comes from and how it supports services, programs, and infrastructure.

• Learn how budget decisions are made, including the roles of the Mayor, City Council, and the public.

• Hear about the challenges the City faces, from rising costs to aging infrastructure.

• Provide feedback and share ideas to help inform the citywide budget for the year ahead. Join us and leave with the tools to follow the city’s ongoing budget conversation, understand City priorities, and influence decisions that shape Saint Paul’s future.

RSVP here to attend.