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STAFF REPORT <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br />FROM:Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator <br />DATE:December 1, 2022 <br />RE:Winter Events & Programs <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />Informational Update. No action requested. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Upcoming Events <br />Cookies with Santa: Coming up this Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 PM is the City’s annual <br />Cookies with Santa event! This year we are including prepackaged cookies, cocoa, a take-home <br />craft, a picture with Santa, and live reindeer. Thank you to our sponsors, the LCRA, <br />McDonald’s, Royal Credit Union, and Creative Catering by Molly. The Toys for Tots and One <br />Warm Coat drives are located in City Hall. There are boxes for donations in City Hall for both <br />drives. We greatly appreciate those who can donate, or help us advertise so we can spread <br />holiday cheer. If you are interested in volunteering to assist during Cookies with Santa please <br />reach out to the Recreation Coordinator, or click the link to sign up. We are still in need of <br />volunteers for set up, and take down, Santa’s Helper, and a parking attendant. <br />Little Canada Indoor Market: The next Indoor Market of the season will take place next Monday <br />from 2-5 PM at the Little Canada Bingo Hall. Our vendors will have plants, produce, crafts, <br />sweets, self-care goods, and more! Don’t miss out on our popular seasonal items! <br />Upcoming Youth Activities <br />Winter Registration for ice skating, volleyball, and basketball has been open since October 1. We <br />currently have a waitlist for both ice skating programs but are looking to add another class <br />option. <br />Upcoming Adult Activities <br />-Master Gardener Class: These virtual classes are typically held on the first Tuesday of <br />the month. Upcoming class topics are: <br />o January 24- Winter Sowing <br />o February 28- Pruning Trees & Shrubs <br />o March 28- Spring into Summer <br />-Adult Trips: Partnering with the surrounding cities Parks & Recreation Department we <br />are excited to offer our residents the opportunity for adult trips throughout the year. <br />o December 9- European Christmas Market <br />o January 11- Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater <br />o February 16-Saints & Sinners (Gangster Tour & St. Paul Cathedral)