Join us on Saturday, September 12th, from 12-7 PM for the annual Selby Avenue JazzFest, located at the corner of Selby Avenue and Milton Street.

This vibrant community celebration is a showcase of culture, creativity, and connection, featuring live music, delicious food, local vendors, a community marketplace, and a fun-filled Kids Zone for all ages to enjoy.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will be tabling throughout the day, so be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn more about the programs, services, and opportunities available in our community.

Come celebrate the rich history, artistry, and spirit of Saint Paul's Selby Avenue neighborhood with us!

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026 for the Labor Day holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

Happy Labor Day!

Get ready to explore, create, learn, and connect at DIGIDAZE, a free community technology fair at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center! Whether you're a young person interested in technology, a family looking to build digital skills, an adult wanting to learn something new, or a senior looking for ways to navigate today's digital world, DIGIDAZE has something for everyone.

Saturday, August 29th

12-5 PM

The Canteen

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

Explore, Learn & Create

At DIGIDAZE, participants can:

• Try new technology

• Learn digital skills

• Create with technology

• Explore technology-related careers

• Learn how to stay safe online

• Connect with community organizations and resources

• Enter raffles and receive giveaways

This free community event is open to everyone, including youth, adults, families, and seniors. Come discover new technology, build your digital skills, meet your community, and have fun while doing it! This event is presented by Community Technology Empowerment Project, SPNN, and AmeriCorps.

Questions?

For more information, contact Dasiyah Franklin-Carter at

Dasiyah.Franklin-Carter@spnn.org or 612-638-7919.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Rondo Legacies: Through the Generations

Storytime + Parent Connect with Russ Balenger

Thursday, August 27
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Rondo Community Library
Located at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 N. Kent St.
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Join us for an evening of storytime, a community meal, and meaningful conversation as former Saint Paul City Council Member Russ Balenger leads a discussion on building confidence in young readers and advocating for their success in school.

Families will have the opportunity to:

• Enjoy an interactive storytime

• Share a free community meal

• Connect with local organizations supporting youth literacy

• Learn strategies to encourage reading and educational success at home

This event is the third installment of Rondo Legacies: Through the Generations, a six-part series presented by the Rondo Community Library and Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. The series runs from June through November 2026, and you're welcome to attend one session or all six!

We hope you'll join us for an evening of learning, connection, and community.

Learn more by visiting the Saint Paul Public Library Events Calendar.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Join us at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for a free Vision, Heart & Dementia Health Fair, open to everyone in the community. Take advantage of free health screenings and resources designed to support your overall health and well-being.

What to Expect

• Vision Health

• Vision screenings

• Prescription eyeglasses

• Heart Health

• Heart health screening

• Registration required

• Call Hue-MAN Partnership at 612-759-2170 to register

• Dementia Screening

• Dementia screening available

• No registration required

Whether you're looking to learn more about your health, get connected to

resources, or take advantage of available screenings, we invite you to join us.

This event is free and open to the community.

Wednesday, August 26th | 9 AM–3 PM

The Canteen at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

270 N. Kent St., St. Paul, MN 55102

Community Partners

This event is supported by Helen Keller Intl, Carmen Robles & Associates LLC,

Hue-MAN Partnership, and Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin. Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for

medical advice. Photos may be taken during the event for community outreach and

documentation purposes. Call Hue-MAN Partnership at 612-759-2170 to register

For more information call 612-759-2170 or visit Hue-MAN Partnership's website.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Join Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for a special afternoon celebrating the

Rondo-Verse virtual experience and honoring the work of its creator, Jolie Davis.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

The Canteen

270 N Kent Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Friday, August 21st, 2026

12-2 PM

Come experience Roblox 2.0 with a live game demonstration and gameplay,

explore the virtual Rondo community, and learn more about how technology and storytelling are being used to preserve and share the history and legacy of the

Rondo neighborhood. The event will also include a dessert reception and farewell celebration for Jolie, provising an opportunity for community members to connect, celebrate Jolie's contributions, and experience the latest version of the game.

Do you know what Paid Leave means for you and your family? Join Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for an interactive community conversation about Minnesota Paid Leave and the resources available to support workers, families, and employers.

This community kickoff is an opportunity to learn more about the program,

ask questions, and connect with trusted resources and Peer Navigators who are here

to listen, share information, and help you find the support you need.

Learn About:

• The different types of Paid Leave

• Who may qualify

• Where to find trusted information

• Resources available for workers, families, and employers

• How to connect with helpful community resources

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

The Canteen

270 N Kent Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Thursday, August 20th, 2026

6:15-7:45 PM

Meet our Peer Navigators. Ask questions. Get connected. This event is free and open to the community. Come learn more about Minnesota Paid Leave and what it could mean for you and your family. Information provided during this event is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. For official program information, visit the MN Paid Leave website.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center will once again offer free produce distribution this summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through the end of August.

Distribution Hours:

1:30–3:30 PM

Dates:

Through August 26th–28th

Produce will be available while supplies last and weather permitting.

All community members are encouraged to stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to access fresh, healthy produce throughout the summer.

We look forward to serving you!

Join the Life Etiquette Institute and the NAACP St. Paul Chapter for the 16th Annual Princess Tea Party & Table Manners at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center on August 9th, 2026.

This special event offers young girls an afternoon of tea, confidence-building activities, and etiquette lessons designed to encourage kindness, grace, confidence, and respect in a fun and welcoming environment. Princesses and their supportive adults will enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with learning, laughter, and magical memories.

Participants will learn:

• Table manners and tea etiquette

• Proper introductions and polite conversation

• Confidence, kindness, and respect

• Grace, poise, and princess presence

Event Details

Date: August 9th, 2026

Check-In: 11:30 a.m.

Tea Party: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Location: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center – The Canteen

Address: 270 North Kent Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Admission:

• Princesses (ages 0–10): Free

• Princesses (ages 11–15): $20

• Supportive adults (ages 16 and older): $40

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Join us for an elegant afternoon celebrating confidence, kindness, and the magic of being a princess.

Join Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for a free community health fair focused on vision, hearing, and brain health. Community members will have the opportunity to receive screenings, access resources, and connect with organizations dedicated to supporting health and wellness.

Date: August 5th, 2026
Time: 9 AM-3 PM
Location: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, The Canteen

270 N. Kent Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

Services available include vision screenings, prescription eyeglasses, hearing screenings, dementia screenings, and educational resources related to brain health.

Registration is required for vision services and prescription eyeglasses. To register, please contact the Hue-MAN Partnership at 612-759-2170. No registration is required for hearing and dementia screenings.

This event is free and open to the community. Information provided during the event is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Photographs may be taken for community outreach and documentation purposes.

Join Hallie Q. Brown Community Center as we table at The Saint Paul Get Down, hosted by Martin Luther King Recreation Center, for an evening of music, creativity, and community.

This free event features performances by emerging local hip-hop artists ages 14–24 who have spent the summer developing their talents alongside experienced mentors. Guests can enjoy live music from DJ D-Mil and DJ Mad Mardigan, the official DJ of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, along with free DJ workshops led by some of the Twin Cities' top talent.

Families can also enjoy free food, a jump castle, a rock-climbing wall, National Night Out activities, and much more.

Stop by the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center table to learn more about our programs and upcoming events.

Date: August 4th, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Location: Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 Mackubin Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Cost: Free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Join Rondo Library at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for the second installment of Rondo Legacies: Through the Generations, a community conversation celebrating the people and stories that have shaped Saint Paul's historic Rondo neighborhood.

Former Saint Paul Police Department Sergeant Melvin Carter Jr. and former Saint Paul City Council Member Nicolas Khaliq will share their personal experiences of leading, surviving, and thriving in the heart of Rondo's rich history.

Monday, July 20th, 2026

5:30–6:30 PM

Rondo Community Library

in Clubroom C

at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

270 N. Kent St., Saint Paul, MN 55102

This program is part of a six-part series presented by the Rondo Community

Library and Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, taking place June through November 2026. Attend one session or join us for the entire series as we explore

the legacy, resilience, and future of the Rondo community.

Rondo Days is an annual festival held on the third Saturday in July in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The event commemorates the historic Rondo neighborhood, a vibrant African American community that was divided by the construction of Interstate 94 in the mid-1960s. Founded in 1982 by Floyd G. Smaller and Marvin Anderson. The event will be hosted on the ground of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and MLK Jr. Recreation Center.

Join Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and Wilder Healthy Aging & Caregiver Services for a Community Wellness Fair on Friday, June 26, beginning at 10 AM.

The event will feature wellness resources, community services, educational presentations, and opportunities to connect with organizations dedicated to supporting healthy living.

Event Highlights:

• 10:45 AM – Welcome remarks from Benny Roberts and Kimelyn Knight

• 11 AM-12 PM – Complimentary lunch

• Featured Presentations:

• RiverLand Clinic – The Importance of Primary Care & Breast Cancer Health

• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Community members are encouraged to attend to learn about available health, wellness, and legal resources while connecting with local service providers committed to improving the well-being of our community.

Join Rondo Library for an engaging evening with author, historian, and Rondo community leader Frank White as he shares the untold stories of Black baseball players in Minnesota and explores the cultural impact of the game on African-American communities.

Drawing from his book, They Played for the Love of the Game, White will highlight the history of Black baseball, youth recreation, and community building throughout Minnesota.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

5:30–7 PM

Hosted by the Rondo Community Library at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in the Canteen

270 N. Kent Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

This program is the first installment of Rondo Legacies: Through the Generations, a six-part series presented by the Saint Paul Public Library and Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, running from June through November 2026. To learn more about the Rondo Community Library and upcoming events, visit the

Rondo Community Library Event Calendar.

All are welcome. Attend one session or join for the entire series!