Upcoming Forums

May 9, 2024, 6:30-7:30 pm

Please join SAP resident and author, Mia Nosanow, in conversation about her new book, The College Student’s Guide to Mental Health, based on her 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor at Macalester College. Her book is a complete resource for college and college-bound students — as well as the parents, families and professionals who support them. Melissa Lundquist, SAP resident and Professor of Social Work at the University of St. Thomas, will moderate the conversation.

Please email us at hello@sapbla.org to request a zoom link for the event.

Previous 2nd Thursday Forums

  • September 2023

    SAPBLA held a forum with the candidates running for the St. Paul Public School Board. The following week, the League of Women Voters sponsored a candidate forum which you can watch below.

  • October 2023

    Northern Nights, Starry Skies

    Filming courtesy of the St. Paul Neighborhood Network. Click below to see the video.

  • November 2023

    Safety in St. Anthony Park and Greater St. Paul

    Filming courtesy of the St. Paul Neighborhood Network. Click below to access the video.

  • December 2023

    Holiday Sing Along with Dan Chouinard.

  • January 2024

    Tackling Climate Change, One Home at a Time

    Co-sponsored by Transition Town-ASAP, SAPBLA hosted an informative and practical discussion about steps you can take to be more climate-aware when considering home construction, renovation, and home energy use, while making the most of government incentives.

  • February 2024

    Navigating Next Steps in Elder Care:

    Do not wait for a crisis to come up with a plan. When you or your aging parents need care, your family may need to step in to help. Learn practical, medical, and financial factors you and your loved ones should consider when preparing to make a transition.

    Watch the presentation on YouTube. Click below for the presentation slides.

  • March 2024

    SAPBLA celebrated Pi Day, March 14, with pie eating, a pie -baking contest, trivia and crafts. Congratulations to Bryn Manion, winner of the pie-baking contest

  • April 11, 2024

    Goodbye Lawn, Hello Garden!

    “Organic Bob” Dahm, of Organic Lawns by Lunseth, discussed options for new plantings and easy methods to remove turf and create healthy soils, gardens, and landscapes. On April 27, he led a workshop using neighborhood lawns to demonstrate practical lawn alternative methods.