Southeast Community Organization

10/13/2026

Halloween fun and 2000+ lbs of free food for our community!

MOM Food Shelf will be distributing 2000 pounds of FREE food at SECO’s Spooktacular! Bring the family for an afternoon of kids’ activities, music, treats, face painting, a costume contest, and more.

Saturday, October 31 | 1–4 PM

📍 Sun Ray Shopping Center
2089–2215 Old Hudson Rd, Saint Paul

SECO - District 1 Council(St. Paul) connects the east siders with city and county officials, helping residents access local resources and stay informed about issues that impact our neighborhoods.

10/09/2026

Celebrate 50 years of Hmong and Lao heritage on the East Side! 🌼

Head to the Hmong & Lao Heritage Festival tomorrow for a day of live music, cultural performances, food, shopping, and community celebration.

Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–8 PM
📍 Tou Ger Picnic Island at Phalen Regional Park
1610 Phalen Dr.

Free admission • All are welcome!

10/09/2026

Basketball, food trucks, and community fun on the East Side this Saturday! Join the Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebrations at Battle Creek Recreation Center. Free 3-on-3 basketball for all ages, with prizes up for grabs!

Please see below details for the 3 x 3's this weekend hosted during Indigenous People's Weekend + Native American Food Truck Festival 2026. We will be hosting a free 3 x 3 for every age category now including the adults, with altered prizes. With the free registration for all brackets, we will be drawing them up on site to allow for greater participation with on-site registration. Times for age groups are below:

🆓️ Youth Prizes: Basketball & T-shirts, various other prizes

💲Adult & Legend Guaranteed Prizes: First Place ($300 Cash + $50 gas cards each player), Second Place ($25 gas cards each player), All-Stars & MVP's 🏀🏆

📆 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12pm Brackets kick-off, check-in starting at 11:30am (Half Court 3 x 3, boys & girls will be on opposite sides playing simultaneously)
-12pm Elementary Boys & Girls
-1pm Middle School Boys & Girls
-2pm High School Boys & Girls
-3pm Adult 18+ Mens & Womens
-4pm Adult Legends 30+ Mens & Womens

📍Address: Battle Creek Recreation Center (75 Winthrop St S, St Paul, MN 55119)

Register & Read Tourney Rules HERE:
https://forms.gle/nNNpiaRNYvYgELsi8

DM or email [email protected] with questions.

We look forward to seeing you there & hosting you on our beloved East Side this weekend!

10/07/2026

Tune in now!!! Use this link:

http://www.stations.xyz/radio/player/305

Tune in LIVE today at 2 PM!🎙️

Catch our Executive Director in conversation with the Twin Cities Radio Network for a discussion on the importance of voting, voter registration, and verification.

We’ll also be talking about what’s coming up in District 1, including Spooktacular Halloween and the East Side in Motion app.

Use this link: http://www.stations.xyz/radio/player/305
Or Scan the QR code on the flyer to tune in! 📲

10/07/2026

Tune in LIVE today at 2 PM!🎙️

Catch our Executive Director in conversation with the Twin Cities Radio Network for a discussion on the importance of voting, voter registration, and verification.

We’ll also be talking about what’s coming up in District 1, including Spooktacular Halloween and the East Side in Motion app.

Use this link: http://www.stations.xyz/radio/player/305
Or Scan the QR code on the flyer to tune in! 📲

10/06/2026

Join us this Saturday, Oct 10 from 10–11 AM for a community trash clean-up. We’ll meet at the intersection of White Bear Ave & Suburban Ave and spend an hour working together to help keep our neighborhood clean.

No need to bring anything….gloves, bags, and other clean-up supplies will be provided.

10/05/2026

There’s always room at the table. 🍽️

Join neighbors for The Longest Table on the Mississippi, a free community dinner at Raspberry Island Park. Come share a meal, meet someone new, and enjoy conversation along the river.

Friday, October 9 | 5–7 p.m.
📍Raspberry Island Park, 2 Wabasha St N.
The meal is provided…..just bring yourself and your stories.

The event is free, but RSVPs are encouraged to help with planning. Register at stpaulparks.org/table.

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10/02/2026

The METRO H Line is coming to the East Side, and Metro Transit wants to hear from you!

The planned bus rapid transit line will travel along Maryland Avenue and White Bear Avenue, bringing faster and more reliable transit service to the corridor.

📍 Metro Transit is currently seeking feedback on proposed H Line station locations.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and share your comments by Wednesday, October 7.

Take a look at the proposed route, learn more about Bus Rapid Transit, and make sure your voice is part of the planning process.