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The Richfield Recap - June 2, 2022 |
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Free homebuyer workshops during the month of June
June is National Homeownership Month, and many local partner organizations are offering FREE workshops to educate new buyers on the ins-and-outs of homeownership. These workshops are often required to access First Time Homebuyer grants and loans.
Sign up now for your free class with one of our local partners:
Richfield also offers qualifying First Time Homebuyers up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance through it's First Time Homebuyer program.
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Wood Lake Nature Center debuts all-terrain wheelchairs
Wood Lake Nature Center recently acquired two Grit Freedom Chairs for use on the trails. These manual, all-terrain wheelchairs designed by MIT engineers were funded by round-up donations at Richfield Liquor stores. They have a chain drive system that the visitor can operate themselves, or a caregiver can assist with the handlebars. Adult and youth-sized chairs are available. They are easy to operate and will allow our visitors to navigate our trails with ease.
A recent teacher exclaimed how excited her student was to be able to enjoy a trail that was previously inaccessible to them.
Visitors can check out the wheel chairs at the front desk for use on site.
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 Saturday: Free Food distribution event
A free food distribution will be happening this Saturday afternoon at Partnership Academy (6500 Nicollet Ave) at 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by La Red Latina, the Sanneh Foundation and Partnership Academy. All are welcome!
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 COVID boosters now available
COVID-19 boosters are now available for kids ages 5-11, and second boosters are available for adults aged 50+. The Mall of America’s Community Vaccination clinic is accepting appointments and walk-ins! Register today.
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Tip Sheet: Food waste prevention
The average family of four spends $1,800 a year on food that they end up throwing away. Wasted food also wastes resources, including all of the water, land, and energy that goes into growing, processing, and transportation. Making changes to prevent food waste saves resources and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
While we’re all noticing food shortages at the stores and experiencing increased costs due to inflation, improving food storage helps ensure you’re getting the most out of your groceries and wasting as little as possible.
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Photos: Memorial Day Celebration in Veteran's Park
On Saturday, May 28, the city of Richfield partnered with Flags for Fort Snelling to host an inaugural motorcycle ride from the Richfield Ice Arena to Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Groups of motorcyclists comprised of veterans gathered at the Ice Arena and were escorted by Richfield Fire and Public Safety to the cemetery to place flags on graves. It was a beautiful day to come together and honor our military heroes and the sacrifices they made.
On Monday, May 30, hundreds gathered at the Honoring All Veterans Memorial for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event included a flyover by a UH-1H Huey helicopter, a reflection from Captain Dennis R. Darnell, USMC RET and the unveiling of 39 new names that have been added to the memorial.
Thank you to all of our Veterans!
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In case you missed it....Fire Captain retires after three decades
Last Friday, Fire Captain Dale Perrault closed out his final shift with the RFD and began retirement. After spending more than 30 years with Richfield, Perrault was known for his dedication, level-headedness and professionalism, and dedication to Richfield and the department.
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