SUMMER PROGRAMMING 2025

  • Best Front Porch promo

    Best Front Porch Contest

    It’s time to show off your curb appeal and join one of the most fun and neighborly traditions of the summer—St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization’s (STAWNO) Best Front Porch Contest!

    From June to August we invite all residents to “Deck-Out” their front porches, balconies, and gardens and register to compete in this year’s friendly neighborhood challenge.

  • N.E. Pickleball Tournament promo

    The N.E. Pickleball Tournament

    Join in the competition to determine the best pickleball players in NE Mpls. 

    Can your team go the distance? Register and find out!

    Competitors play each other on their own self-scheduled game times/dates at Dickman Park, self-report the win and move on to play the next challengers on the roster. The more teams registered throughout the months of Jun, Jul and Aug, the more challenging games to play, until only 4 are left.

    The Final Four Championship games will be played on Sat., Sept 13th at (time tbd).

    Great Grand Prizes from our sponsors.

    Registration Fee: $25 per Team (of 2 players)

  • Renter Engagement & Education Initiative

    STAWNO Renter Education and Engagement Initiative creates opportunities for residents who rent in our neighborhood to earn money by being engaged in neighborhood projects, community outreach, and training/education. Being civic-minded helps us to understand the issues that shape our community, and working together we can make our neighborhood more livable, equitable, and connected for all residents.

  • 2025 cleanup days promo

    SNO & STAWNO Summer Neighborhood Cleanups

    Join us throughout the summer to help cleanup our neighborhoods and get to know your neighbors! We meet from 10a-12p on the third Saturday of the month to cover different parts of the neighborhoods.

    There will be coffee and snacks to share, and we will provide gloves, grabbers and bags.

    Check out our calendar to find out when the next event is coming up and don’t forget to sign up!

  • Renter's Rights Forum

    Renter's Rights Forum

    Join us for a Renters Rights Forum on Wednesday, June 25 from 6–8 PM at Broken Clock Brewing!

    -Meet your neighbors
     -Enjoy free food
     -Hear from local experts & policymakers
     -Get connected to renter resources
     -Learn more about your rights as a renter

  • Annual Neighborhood Picnic

    July 10, 6-8 pm, Dickman Park

    FREE hotdogs, watermelon & ice cream, live music, games, and more! Join us and neighbors for our annual Dickman Park picnic with the STAWNO Board of Directors and guests.

  • Yoga at dickman park promo

    Yoga at Dickman Park

    Bring your mat or towel, your friends, and a water bottle for an evening of restoration and fresh air sponsored by STAWNO and hosted by Yoga Garden MPLS. 

    Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, July 8, 15, 22 and August 5, 12, 19

    Meet on the southwest lawn by the pickleball courts at Dickman Park.

  • recycle symbol

    2025 Plastic Recycling Challenge

    Call to Environmental Action

  • Adopt-a-Drain (river pollution challenge)

    Call to Environmental Action

  • Movie Night at Dickman Park 2024

    Movie Night @ Dickman Park

    SHOWING: SHREK 2

    July 29 at sunset, Dickman Park

    Grab your blankets, snacks, and your best ogre impressions—Movie Night is back in St. Anthony West!

    This event is free and open to all ages, so bring the whole family, invite your neighbors, and enjoy a summer evening filled with laughter, friendship, and fairy tale fun!

  • LWV & Ward 3 Candidate Forum promo

    LWV Ward 3 Candidate Forum

    Your voice matters—get informed and get involved!

    Join us on Wednesday, September 18, for the Ward 3 Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) in partnership with all Ward 3 Neighborhood Organizations.

    This is your opportunity to hear directly from the Ward 3 City Council candidates as they answer questions about the issues that matter most to our community—public safety, housing, transportation, climate, and more.

  • Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

    Sign up to participate in our 21st Annual 5K Run/Walk! A fundraiser for STAWNO & SNO