Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/2025

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Fill the spring skies with colorful kites! Join us with the Ramsey Lions for our third annual Kites and Bites. Fun for all ages, we'll have a food truck, entertainment, yard games, and more! Bring your own kite or come decorate your own (while supplies last). • Date: Saturday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. — noon at Elmcrest Park • Cost: FREE • Registration: Pre -registration is encouraged if you would like to receive event reminders or notifications of any weather related changes. Two Rivers Art Fair Save the date for the Two Rivers Art Fair for its second year at The Draw! • Date: Saturday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. • Cost: Free to attend • Registration: Now accepting artist registrations! Fee is $40 for a 10x10 booth, youth receive a discounted booth at $25. • Volunteer: We couldn't run this event without the help of our wonderful volunteers! Two and three hour shifts are available here. Active and Outdoor Programs: Walk with a Naturalist Join Naturalist Ellen for a guided spring birdwatching walk at Mississippi West and Rum River Central, where you'll observe migratory waterfowl, warblers, and other forest birds —arrive early for an optional 7 a.m. scouting walk before the main 8 a.m. group. • Dates: • Day Date Location Time Su. May 4 Mississippi West 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. — 9 a.m. Su. May 25 Mississippi West 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. — 9 a.m. • Cost: $5/ session • Registration: Pre -registration is required to secure your spot. This program needs a minimum number of participants to run. Line Dancing Led by Karen Ann Stark, an experienced instructor and former choreographer of the Bootscooters Dance Team, each week features a new dance. Suitable for all ages and levels, no partner required just bring a water bottle and get ready to dance! Classes take place at Central Park. • Dates: • Day Date Time Tu. May 6 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Tu. May 20 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. • Cost: $5/session • Registration: Pre -register prior to arrival at the class. Walk-ins taken on a first come first serve basis. • Note: Line Dancing classes will take a break over the summer. We will look to schedule more come the fall pending the instructor's availability. Intro to Pickleball Learn the basics of pickleball with certified instructor Gwen Radel from Nitty Gritty Pickleball! This fun, two-hour beginner class covers rules, scoring, terminology, fundamentals, and court positioning —paddles and balls provided. These classes fill fast! Please only register for one Intro to Pickleball session. All classes cover the same materials. Classes take place at the Central Park courts. • Dates: • Day Date Time