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The Richfield Recap - January 27, 2022 |
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Are you ready for a snow emergency?
In addition to The Richfield Recap, the city now has a notification list for Snow Emergencies. Sign up now by clicking on the link below to manage your subscriptions.
Additionally, you can receive snow emergency notifications via text, by texting 'SNOW' to 888-380-0738. You should receive a response within 10 minutes confirming you are enrolled for that notification. If you are already enrolled to receive text message notifications, you will receive no auto-response.
For more information about snow emergencies, parking refuge areas and plowing maps, visit: www.richfieldmn.gov/snow.
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What is your top priority for the city?
Do you think the city should hire more first responders? Should constructing a new Wood Lake Nature Center building be a priority? How about adding more affordable housing to the city? As part of the city's strategic planning efforts, we need to know what residents think the priorities should be over the next 3-5 years.
Help us do so by filling out our strategic planning survey. The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
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Are the kids driving you crazy? Come play at the dome!
On Friday, January 28 and Friday, February 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., join the Richfield Recreation department for open play time at the indoor heated dome at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield.
Open dome time is for all ages. Equipment will be available for play, including parachutes, soccer balls, hula hoops, frisbees, portable frisbee chains, bean bags, and boards to play with.
All youth under 14 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 per person (including adults). Register online, or pay in cash at the door. Masks are required to enter the dome. If you are actively moving and participating, masks are encouraged, but optional.
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Join members of Richfield’s Sustainability Commission in the Plastic-Free Challenge!
Be part of the solution to reduce plastic waste, protect water and wildlife, address climate change, and look after the health of ourselves and future generations by joining the Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge and committing to actions that help create a plastic-free world.
The Plastic-Free Challenge is a month-long effort starting February 1 to reduce plastic consumption, especially single-use plastics, in ways that fit best in your lifestyle and are most impactful to reducing your footprint. The online challenge has 70 actions you can choose from in seven categories.
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Save the date: Valentines Winter Farmers Market, February 11
Swing by the Richfield Community Center on Friday, February 11 to pick up the perfect gift, greeting card, treat or lunch for your valentine or yourself! Vendors include crowd favorites, like Elevate Smoothies, Papa Bear Jams, Campsite Treats and Pillars of Throw. While you're there, grab a delicious lunch from Amazing Momo, Soul to Soul BBQ or Atacama Catering.
More information at: https://www.facebook.com/events/4016971128431556/
Deadlines approaching: January 28
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Richfield's Section 8 program will be accepting applications for its waitlist until 4pm on January 28. Applicants that live or work in Richfield, or have children attending Richfield schools, will be given priority on the waiting list. More info at: www.richfieldmn.gov/section8.
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The Richfield Public Safety department's Citizen Police Academy teaches residents the "ins" and "outs" of the RPD and covers everything from investigations to S.W.A.T. to patrol procedures. Registration due January 28. More information at: http://www.richfieldmn.gov/cpa.
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If you are behind on rent, you may apply for past-due rent, utilities and up to one month of forward rent. Completed applications will be accepted until 9:00p.m. on January 28.
The application does not require immigration or citizenship status documentation. For assistance, call 211.
To apply, visit: https://www.renthelpmn.org/.
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In case you missed it....
The Minnesota Department of Health recently provided a one-time, limited supply of free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits to the Richfield Public Health department. The test kits were intended for those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and who may face barriers to getting tested.
Here in Richfield, the 150 QuickVue at-home rapid antigen tests were distributed to Richfield’s Kids @ Home program families and residents living in an apartment/townhome community by community service officers Steve Guevara and Lee Harold. Thanks guys!
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