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Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation Department Program Highlights January Park Board Update SPECIAL EVENTS Snow Day: This year's Snow Day event was held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wargo Nature from 1 - 4 p.m. As in the past, the event was a collaborative effort between the Parks and Recreation Departments of Lino Lakes, Blaine, and Anoka County. One of the most amazing parts was that we actually had good snow this year (a first in quite awhile) and the weather warmed up (finally!). The event included several outdoor activities including kicksledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, cross country skiing, and snow snakes. Inside activities included winter bingo, refreshments, and two performances by Magician Brian Richards. The event was attended by approximately 332 participants - another great turnout!! Sweetheart Dance: Our annual Sweetheart Dance is just around the corner. It is scheduled for Friday, February 8 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Centennial Elementary School. This is a change from previous years when it was held on a Saturday morning. We are hoping the time and date change will allow families to enjoy a full weekend, but yet still participate in a special event. So far the response to the change has been positive - 85 children are currently registered and we still have almost two weeks until the event. YOUTH PROGRAMS Youth Instructional Programs: Many of our youth instructional programs began this month including Dance, Toss, Kick and Catch, Tae Kwon Do, Soccer Mini Camp and Floor Hockey Mini Camp. Participation levels are good and only a couple of classes had to be cancelled due to low enrollment (which is something that happens just about every season). Many of these programs will through March and end by the start of Spring Break. efirls Fastpitch Pitching Clinics: The clinics have started and we have five participants enrolled this winter. Skating Programs: Snack and Skate skating lessons and Hockey Skills class started on Saturday, January 5 at Sunrise Park. We have had good ice and have excellent numbers. We have 30 participants in Snack and Skate and 15 registered for Hockey Skills. ADULTS Men's Basketball: Men's Basketball is at the midway point of the season. Play -offs will be starting at the end of February Open Volleyball: Open Volleyball on Friday nights at Centennial Middle School has been averaging 20+ players per night. Open Basketball: Open Adult Basketball on Monday nights at Centennial Middle School has been averaging 15+ players per night. WARMING HOUSES All three skating rinks and warming houses are open and we were open over the holiday break this year for the first time in three years. The rinks have only been closed three days so far this season... we are having a great year to this point! LINO LAKES NEWS Work has begun on our new Spring/ Summer guide - scheduled to be out in homes in early March. This combined brochure is new for us this year so we aren't sure the reaction it will get. We'II keep you posted on the feedback. Questions? Please feel free to contact Liz Benoit or Brian Hronski at 651- 982 -2440.