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STAFF REPORT TO:Parks & Recreation Commission FROM:Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator DATE:August 4, 2022 RE:Recreation Updates ACTION REQUESTED Informational Update. No action is requested. BACKGROUND Recreation Events Reflection: -Ice Cream Social: This year’s Ice Cream Social was July 28 from 6-8 PM at the Spooner Park Amphitheater. We had a magician, a musician, various yard games, an LCFD Fire Truck, a balloon artist, an airbrush tattoo artist, a dunk tank, and more during the entirety of the event. Thank you to the LCRA, LCFD, and Culver’s for sponsoring the Ice Cream Social. Another thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who took the time to help make this event a success! There was an estimated 700+ people in attendance. -Movies in the Park: The City hosted the first Movies in the Park of the season featuring Sing 2, on July 28 at approximately 9:15 PM (dusk) following the Ice Cream Social. This free family-friendly movie was held in the ballfields behind Little Canada Elementary School. Low-cost concessions were available to purchase before and during the movie. There was an estimated 200+ people in attendance. Upcoming Events and Activities: -Movies in the Park: The City is hosting another Movies in the Park! Join us for The Proposal on August 18 at approximately 8:45 PM (dusk) at the Spooner Park Amphitheater. This light-hearted PG-13 comedy will be the perfect opportunity for a night out. There will be a taco truck, and chocolate truck in attendance, and the LC Concession Stand for all your snack needs! -Farmers Market: The Little Canada Farmers Market takes place Mondays, June 6- October 3, from 2-6 PM at 2920 Rice Street. Staff continues to hear many positive things about the Market and the variety of vendors. We accepted a new vendor to the Market- Cozy Crow, and we are expecting to have Collova Farms in mid to late August. Cozy Crow sells baked goods like bread and cookies, and also has jams and jellies. Collova Farms has a bountiful supply of produce. As a reminder, the Farmers Market is accepting SNAP/EBT and WIC and is implementing the Power of Produce, which is a youth-focused program for ages 4-12. Each youth participant who signs up will receive a $2 token each time they visit the market that can be used to purchase fresh fruits or vegetables from our vendors. Our goal with the Power of Produce is to encourage family participation at the market and inspire youth to make healthy food choices. Thank you to the LCRA who is sponsoring the