Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/08/2020

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 10/08/2020 Submitted For: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Commission / Staff Input 6. 1. Purpose/Background: Parks and Recreation Events and Updates: • Summer Wrap Up • Starwatch Party: Summer officially ended on September 21st. The City of Ramsey welcomed in Autumn by hosting Fall Equinox Starwatch party with Mike Lynch. Participants were able to view far away targets through telescopes despite the smoky skies. • Sunset Yoga in the Parks: Tuesday wrapped up the extended Sunset Yoga in the Parks as the sunsets earlier each evening. Check back next Spring for the return of this popular program! • BINGO: With Summer BINGO a success, we are partnering with the Anoka Women of Today to offer one more fall session! Winner gets half the pot, and the other half will go to The Christmas Committee who serves close to 1,000 families a year providing toys and food to residents of the northern Anoka County area. • Hike with a Naturalist • September 26th was the first Hike with a Naturalist at Mississippi West Regional Park. Join Minnesota Master Naturalist Educator Carlyn Erion every other weekend through October 24th for an educational excursion that will provide a deeper understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in our own backyards. • See attached flyer. • Second Annual Ramsey Resident Day on the Farm • The City of Ramsey is excited to announce the second annual Ramsey Resident Day on the Farm with the Pearson Family Farms. As this was a popular event last year, our partnership has expanded to include the Rumriver Art Center • Enjoy a jump in the popcorn pit, view the antique tractors display, solve the corn maze, get a little competitive with pumpkin games, and channel your inner creativity with the Rumriver Art Center for pumpkin painting and a coloring contest! • Food trucks will be available for those who work up an appetite. This will be a rain or shine event. Registration is requested but not required. There is a suggested donation of $5/person or $20/family upon arrival. See you out on the farm! • See attached flyer. • Photo Contest • The City of Ramsey is holding a Photo Contest in search for beautiful photos from the community. Submit your photos that highlight what you love about life in Ramsey! Submissions must be received by Friday, December 18 th, 2020. • Check out the Ramsey Facebook page every Sunday morning to view a new featured previous photo entry! • For more information on the rules of entry, please visit www.citvoframsev.com/327/Ramsev-Photo-Contest • For additional events, more information, and registration for Parks and Recreation events, please visit www.cityoframsey.com/574/Parks-Recreation-Events • Highlight ARAA Fall activity and ice skating season forecast