 Walks
Public Art – Summit Ave and Its Environs
June 21 @ 10AM
Summit Lookout Park (map)
Enjoy a walking tour of local public art lead by Public Art Saint Paul.
History and Culture with Councilmember Melvin Carter
June 26 @ 6PM
Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map)
Explore the neighborhood with City Council member Melvin Carter. Hear historical tales and personal anecdotes from this long-time Summit-U resident.
Historic Rondo
July 17 @ 7PM, July 19 @ 4PM
MLK Center – Entryway, 270 N Kent St (map)
This walk coincides with the 25th Annual Rondo Days Festival, which is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in and around the Rondo Community. The walk will explore the old Rondo neighborhood with walk leaders from the African American Heritage Corridor.
History and Culture with Commissioner Toni Carter
July 26 @ 10AM
Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map)
Explore the neighborhood with Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter. Hear historical tales and personal anecdotes from this long-time Summit-U resident.
Public Art – Capitol and St. Paul College
August 7 @ 6PM
Western Sculpture Park on Marion St (map)
Enjoy a walking tour of local public art lead by Public Art Saint Paul.
Classes
Tips for Safe Urban Bicycling (co-hosted by Mississippi Market)
August 13 @ 6PM
Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map)
Please pre-register by calling 651-310-9499
Local cyclists will provide tips and advice on how to bike safely (and have fun doing it!) in the Twin Cities. Presented by Bike/Walk Twin Cities, Transit for Livable Communities.
Basic Bike Mechanics
June 10 @ 6PM
July 8 @ 6PM
Sibley Bike Depot, the Globe building at 712 University Ave (map)
Learn the basics of bike mechanics, such as how to change a tire and fix a slipped chain, as well as some simple preventive care tips to keep your bike running smoothly.
Using Transit to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
(co-hosted by Mississippi Market)
July 16 @ 6PM
Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map)
This class will provide practical advice on integrating busing into your daily life, which is surprisingly easy considering all the routes that serve Summit-U! Presented by Metro Transit.
HOURCAR: A Hybrid Car-share System
(co-hosted by Mississippi Market)
July 30 @ 6PM
Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave (map)
Please pre-register by calling 651-310-9499
This class will provide you with the basics on car-sharing, an easy, earth-friendly and economical neighborhood service. Presented by HOURCAR.
|
|
 Rides
Bike with a Park Ranger
August 20 @ 6:30PM
Meet outside the Cathedral of St. Paul, Summit & Selby (map)
This easy ride takes you along the Missippi River and is led by experienced Park Rangers.
Women and Bikes – Indian Mounds Park
June 5 @ 6PM
Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N (map)
Pull that old bike out of the basement and join us for a women-only ride through St. Paul! Take this opportunity to connect with women in your neighborhood, share tips and routes, and enjoy an easy ride to Indian Mounds Park and back.
Biking Through Saint Paul History
June 24 @ 6PM, June 25 @ 6PM
Meet outside the Cathedral of St. Paul, Summit & Selby (map)
Discover some of Saint Paul’s historic architecture and landscapes on this ride lead by Historic Saint Paul.
Lowertown Farmers’ Market
June 28 @ 9AM
July 19 @ 9AM
Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N (map)
This ride will provide you with helpful new skills, including a route to downtown St. Paul and tips for carrying stuff by bike. We will be spending about 30 minutes at the farmers market. If you do not have a basket or bags that attach to their bike, we recommend you bring a backpack or messenger bag to cart home your purchases.
Getting Comfortable on Trails, Lanes and Roads
July 15 @ 6PM
July 16 @ 6PM
Golden Thyme Coffee Café, 921 Selby Ave (map)
This ride will introduce you to a variety of street environments, from quiet residential streets, to bike lanes, to busier arterials. Develop confidence riding and learn the different skills required for each type of street. We’ll make a couple of stops along the way to discuss tactics and answer questions.
Ride Led by Major Taylor Bicycling Club
August 5 @ 6PM
Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N (map)
Enjoy a ride around St. Paul with volunteers from the premier African American cycling club in Minnesota.
Printed Events Calendar
Download the printed events calendar (pdf)
|
