Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/14/2025

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 08/14/2025 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Connect the community through Parks, Trails and Recreational Programming. Information Title: Recreation Program Updates - August Purpose/Background: July was a busy month for Parks and Recreation! We have had a blast spending time outdoors with our community. We are especially thankful for those who came out to our Two Rivers Art Fair (formerly Elmcrest Art Fair). For the first time ever, we completely filled up all of our artist booths. See our Facebook recap here. In addition, in July we had a Party in the Park with giant inflatables, community park cleanup, pickleball leagues, concerts in the park, Science Camps, and more! We're ready to make the most of our tail end of summer this August. Upcoming Programs, Registration Deadlines, and New Releases: Happy Days Our annual Happy Days Festival is just around the corner, save the date for Saturday, September 6— it's packed with fun for all ages! Join us for a 5K, parade, bean bag tournament, car show, dog show, food trucks, expo, trivia, inflatables, family activities, live music, fireworks, and so much more. Registration is now open for Happy Days events! We're also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the festival to life. Whether you're greeting guests, assisting with activities, or helping behind the scenes, there's a role for everyone. Volunteering is a great way to support your community, meet new people, and be part of something special! Interested? Just respond to this email and I can talk through some volunteer options that work with your schedule and interests! Happy Days 5K and Youth Fun Run Kick off the Happy Days festival our annual 5K and Youth Fun Run. Whether you're chasing a new personal record, running your very first race, or jogging alongside the whole family —this event is for everyone! Register by August 14 to guarantee your long -sleeve event shirt! • Dates: Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m. at Elmcrest Park . Cost: $5 for the youth fun run, $40 for the 5k. . Registration: Pre register for the lowest price here Movies in the Park: Moana 2 Gather your friends and family, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and join us for a movie night under the stars! Arrive before sunset to enjoy some yard games and tasty eats available for purchase. The movie will start soon after the sun is low in the sky. . Dates: Friday, August 8. Movie starts approximately at 8:30 p.m. at Elmcrest Park. • Two Scoops will be open to serve sweet treats starting by 7:30 p.m. • Cost: Free to attend Intro to Archery Join us to learn the basics of archery with USA Archery and the Minnesota Archers! Participants will receive hands-on instruction covering the fundamental techniques and safety protocols. All necessary equipment is provided. These sessions are offered as part of the MAA/USA Archery North Star Open and Voyageur Cup, a