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STAFF REPORT <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br />FROM:Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator <br />DATE:January 5, 2023 <br />RE:Recreation Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />Informational Update. No action requested. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Events <br />Cookies with Santa: On Saturday, December 3 the City hosted Cookies with Santa at City Hall! <br />We included prepackaged cookies, cocoa, a take-home craft, a picture with Santa, and live <br />reindeer. We surpassed last year’s attendance with a total of 439 visitors (409 last year). <br />Thank you to our sponsors, the LCRA, McDonald’s, Royal Credit Union, and Creative Catering <br />by Molly. <br />The Toys for Tots and One Warm Coat drives were located in City Hall and ended on December <br />12. We received many donations of toys, and 45+ coats, which were delivered to AFSA and <br />Little Canada Elementary. <br />Little Canada Indoor Market: The next Indoor Market of the season will take place next <br />Monday, January 9 from 2-5 PM at the Little Canada Bingo Hall. Our vendors will have plants, <br />produce, crafts, sweets, self-care goods, and more! <br />Snowshoe Programs: The City is excited to announce two upcoming snowshoe events! <br />January 24- How to Snowshoe & Guided Hike: Join us for a family-friendly night at Spooner <br />Park where we will learn how to snowshoe! Participants will learn the history of snowshoeing, <br />how to put on snowshoes, and move around in the snow. After getting comfortable in our <br />snowshoes we will go on a guided hike around Spooner Park, and end the night with some <br />delicious hot chocolate. ($5/person) <br />February 14- Valentine’s Day Illuminated Snowshoe Hike: Enjoy the great Minnesota outdoors <br />this Valentine’s Day! Participants can drop in any time from 5:30 PM-8:00 PM and enjoy our <br />self-guided illuminated trails through Spooner Park. Registration will include snowshoe rentals <br />and hot chocolate! <br />Little Canada 5K Sap Run: The Sap Run is back May 6! Get ready for a scenic run around Lake <br />Gervais during our annual 5K. Sign-ups begin February 1 (register early for savings)! Each <br />participant will receive a Sap Run t-shirt, a goodie bag, and have their name put into multiple gift <br />card drawings!