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<br /> <br /> <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> <br />FROM: Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator <br />DATE: April 4, 2024 <br /> <br />RE: Recreation Update <br /> <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />Informational Update. No action is requested. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Events <br />Little Canada 5K Sap Run: Staff continues to plan and prepare the Sap Run which is on <br />Saturday, May 4. Participants will enjoy a 5K around scenic Lake Gervais. Each participant will <br />receive a Sap Run t-shirt, goodie bag, and have their name put into multiple raffle drawings. <br /> <br />We currently have 68 participants signed up (as of 3/21), and a goal of 250 <br />participants in the Sap Run. Larger events like these require volunteers to be <br />successful. There are volunteer opportunities for Parks & Recreation <br />Commissioners for registration and awards, entrance attendants, parking <br />attendants, photographers, and a course marshal and water table. Contact <br />Sierra or scan the QR code if you are interested in volunteering. <br /> <br />Puzzle Tournament with Vadnais Heights: Get ready… Set… Puzzle! Little Canada and Vadnais <br />Heights Parks & Recreation Departments have created our first-ever Puzzle Tournament, which <br />will take place on April 24 from 1-3 PM at Vadnais Heights Commons. Teams of 2-4 will <br />compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. Participants get to keep their <br />group puzzle, and first place will win a prize- a different puzzle for each team member! <br /> <br /> <br />Farmers Market: The Farmers Market will take place <br />Mondays from 2-6 June 17-October 7 at 2920 Rice <br />Street. We have received nine vendor applications with <br />four new vendors. Staff will continue to reach out to <br />both returning vendors, and possible new vendors for the <br />upcoming season. We look forward to continuing to <br />provide SNAP/EBT at the Markets, and the Power of <br />Produce Club for youth ages 4-12. <br /> <br />City-Wide Garage Sale: The annual City-Wide Garage <br />Sale will take place from Thursday, May 16, until Saturday, May 18. It is free to register for a <br />sale, and participants can take advantage of the City marketing their event! Staff will create a <br />map with each garage sale marked and information on the items at the locations. The registration <br />deadline is Wednesday May 8, 2024.