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The Richfield Recap - February 10, 2022 |
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Sack Thongvanh named Assistant City Manager
Ask anyone who works in municipal government and they will say that the assistant city manager is the glue that keeps everything together. The position ensures that the gears of government operate smoothly. That is why it is so important to select the right individual for the job. Richfield administration believes it did just that by tapping Sack Thongvanh as the city’s next assistant city manager.
Thongvanh has gained municipal experience through holding posts at five other cities, including Falcon Heights, Albert Lea, Eagle Lake, Sherburn and Northfield.
Your weekend fun awaits!
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 Friday: Valentine's Market
Swing by the Richfield Community Center on Friday, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 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.
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 Saturday: Ice & Snow Festival
Bundle up and come down to Taft Lake on Saturday to try snowshoeing, winter fire building and ice fishing. This family festival is perfect for anyone experiencing their first Minnesota winter, as well as hardcore winter enthusiasts. The event will be held at Taft Lake on the east side of Richfield and will occur from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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 Sunday: Candlelit Stroll
On Sunday, take a casual hike along a candle-lit trail through the woods and cattails of Wood Lake Nature Center. Enjoy the brisk winter evening by warming up around a crackling fire, sipping on hot cocoa and enjoying s’mores. The program is from 6 - 8 p.m. and all ages are welcome. The trail will close at 7:30 p.m. Online pre-reregistration required. Cost is $5 per person.
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Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program wraps up its season
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The Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE) ski & snowboard lesson program recently completed its 2022 season. This year the program had 23 students and 30 volunteer instructors who enjoyed skiing and snowboarding at Hyland Hills in Bloomington on Thursday evenings. Despite the hardships of COVID over this last year, the program was able to provide a safe and supportive opportunity for students. AR&LE received praise and appreciation from families that were thrilled to be able to continue the program this season without interruption.
Recreation staff sends a huge thanks to its amazing group of volunteers, and is already looking forward to next season!
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Vote now: what sustainability topics are you interested in?
Richfield's Energy Action Team has set a goal to host educational opportunities on sustainability that the community would have an interest in attending. This survey will help identify topics of sustainability that are of interest to residents. We're excited to hear your ideas and what you'd like to learn more about. This five-question survey should only take a few minutes. Use the links below to take the survey. |
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Does your property have a
For nearly a year, the Community Development staff in Richfield, along with a dozen other metro area cities, have been working with the Just Deeds Project and volunteer attorneys to assist local homeowners in disavowing racist language in covenants on their property deeds.
Richfield is home to more than 3,600 of these covenants, the most in suburban Hennepin County. To date, over 130 Richfield property owners have signed up to participate. Roughly 20 covenants have successfully been disavowed and the work is ongoing.
Help spread the word! Lawn signs are available from the City for a suggested donation of $10 per sign.
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Save the Date: 'Move in the Dome' on February 18
Last month, the Recreation department hosted its first 'Move in the Dome' program at the StarDome at Holy Angels Academy. Over 40 youth and adults took advantage of the unique opportunity to run and play on the dome’s turf on a cold winter morning. Recreation staff provided an assortment of sports equipment and activities to keep people moving.
The next Move in the Dome program is Friday, February 18th from 9:30-11:30am, cost is $5/person, pre-register online or pay cash at the door.
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Join the Richfield Team!
The city is currently hiring a number of positions, both seasonal and full-time. More summer jobs will posted in the coming months.
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