 Other buildings typical of the parish, and important architectural, are related with agriculture and include the buildings along the "Rua do Covelo" and "Rua de Paredes", in addition to the "Vila Corina" estate (dating back to the 19th century), but today operating as a lyceum.The parish has several community groups that support local initiatives, including the "Associação dos Amigos do Mindelo para a Defesa do Ambiente" (an environmental group), the "Associação Cultural e Desportiva de Mindelo (ACDM)" (a sports association), the "Associação Recreativa Rancho Regional de Mindelo (ARRRM)" (a choral group), the "Centro Social de Mindelo – IPSS" (community centre) and the "Corpo Nacional de Escutas – Agrupamento 572" (scouts).Apart from religious celebrations throughout many of the villages, the parish is known for the "Festival de concertinas e cantares ao desafio" (occurring in the spring), and the "Festival Folclórico" (in the second Sunday in August).