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STAFF REPORT <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br />FROM:Emelie Lindabaur, Recreation Coordinator <br />DATE:July 11, 2024 <br />RE:Recreation Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />No formal action is requested. Informational update to the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Events <br />Music in the Park took place yesterday July 10th at Thunder Bay/Westwinds Park. This event <br />was partnered with the city of Vadnais Heights. The band Six to Midnight performed. <br />The Little Canada Farmers Market continues to take place on Mondays from 2-6pm until <br />October 7th at 2920 Rice Street. Staff has hosted three markets so far this season, with an average <br />of 250 vistors per market. <br />The Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT which allows users to triple their spending with the use <br />of Market Bucks and Produce Market Bucks. Additionally, Power of Produce, which is a youth- <br />focused program for ages 4-12. Each youth participant who signs up or checks in will receive a <br />$2 token which can be used to purchase fresh fruits or vegetables from our vendors. Our goal <br />with the Power of Produce is to encourage family participation at the market and inspire youth to <br />make healthy food choices. Thank you to the LCRA who is sponsoring the Power of Produce <br />this year. <br />Ice Cream Social: This years Ice Cream Social will be held August 1st from 6:00pm-8:00pm at <br />the Spooner Park Ampitheather. The fun will include free ice cream from Culvers, music, <br />airbrush tattoo artist, balloon twisters, yard games and more! <br />Movie in the Park will directly follow the Ice Cream Social. The movie will begin at dusk <br />(around 9:15pm). Concessions will be available to purchase before and throughout the movie. <br />Upcoming Activities <br />There is still space and time to register for these upcoming events! <br />Adult Mini Trips: <br />Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Tuesday July 30th <br />The History of White Bear Lake: Wednesday, August 21st <br />Adult Trips: <br />Beautiful- The Carole King Musical at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater: <br />Wednesday, August 14th <br />Cranberry Country: Wednesday, September 18th