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<br /> <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator DATE: May 2, 2024 <br /> <br />RE: Recreation Update <br /> <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />Informational Update. No action is requested. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Events <br />Arbor Day- Yesterday, May 1, the City hosted its annual Arbor Day event with both Little <br />Canada Elementary School and St. John’s Catholic School. The Mayor spoke to the group of <br />150+ students on the importance of Arbor Day, and students got the opportunity to perform a <br />song at the Spooner Park Amphitheater. After the performance, three Austrian Pines were <br />planted near the lower shelter, and refreshments were handed out. <br /> <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 131 participants signed up (as of 4/25). Thank you <br />to all of our fantastic participants and volunteers. Another thank you <br />to our sponsors: <br />- Bolton & Menk and Bix Produce (our presenting sponsors) <br />- Anytime Fitness- Little Canada <br />- Little Canada Fire Department <br />- Joe’s Sporting Goods <br />- Fra-Dor Inc. <br />- Ramsey County Parks & Recreation <br />- And Dawn Keenan- Realtor <br /> <br />Touch-A-Truck: The City of Little Canada is excited to announce our first-ever Touch-A-Truck <br />event! Join us on Saturday, June 8 from 10 AM-12 PM at the Little Canada Elementary <br />(LCE) School East parking lot (400 Eli Road). <br />During Touch-A-Truck families will have the unique opportunity to see a wide variety of <br />vehicles like Public Works vehicles, dump trucks, tractors, fire trucks, squad cars, a SWAT <br />vehicle, logging equipment, and more. Our friendly vehicle operators will be on hand to <br />answer questions and share insight, making this an educational adventure as well as a whole <br />lot of fun! <br />There is currently a food truck, Egg Roll Queen, who will be in attendance. <br />