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information on the items at the locations. The registration deadline is May 10, 2023. MRPA Award of Excellence- Inclusive Farmers Market: Staff received a Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) Award of Excellence for the Little Canada Farmers Market. MRPA recognizes agencies or organizations in Minnesota for outstanding achievements in multiple categories. A major goal of the Awards of Excellence program is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the excellent parks, trails, and recreation services available in Minnesota. Staff shared in the award application the hard work that has gone into providing SNAP/EBT, and the Power of Produce Club for the community, and how it has positively impacted both our residents and Market Vendors. Staff would like to thank everyone that has been a part of the SNAP/EBT process, the Minnesota Department of Health, North Node Consulting, the LCRA, and the support from the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Director to bring this program forward to the community. We are grateful for this award and look forward to serving the community at the Farmers Market this year. A public presentation of the award will be made this summer at a City Council meeting and the project will also be highlighted in the fall issue of the MRPA member magazine. Upcoming Activities Spring and summer registration for Youth and Adult Activities is open. Participants are encouraged to sign up online using City’s recreation catalog, but they can also call or come to City Hall to register. Current activities available to register for are: -Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball -Wildlife Walk -Spring Gymnastics -Martial Arts at the Cellar Gym- NEW -Baseball Basics- NEW o To eliminate financial barriers and make the program inclusive, the Baseball Basics program is free thanks to a generous donation from the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) and volunteer coaches. The LCRA committed up to $1800 to fund this program this year. Each participant will receive a hat, t- shirt, and baseball glove that they will be able to keep. Bats, baseballs, and helmets will be available for participants to use. -Skiing with the Midwest Ski Otters- NEW -Archery with Bwana -Youth Friday Field Trips: The City has partnered with Roseville and Arden Hills to offer Friday Field Trips for youth ages 6+. We will take a variety of trips each Friday from June 30-July 21! The pickup location will be at the Roseville Skating Center, which will also offer before and after care for an additional charge of $10. The cost for each trip is $60 for residents and $70 for Non-Residents. o Minnesota Zoo o Anoka Aquatic Center and George Green Park o Valley Fair o Conquer Ninja Warrior and Blainbrook Bowl