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The Richfield Recap - August 31, 2023 |
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Fall recreational programming begins next week!
From exercise to art to games and tumbling, the programs offered this fall by Richfield Recreation provide fun opportunities for anyone in Richfield. Programs begin next week, and spaces are filling up fast! Consider one of these upcoming programs to make your fall a little sweeter:
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Paint together with Grandchild, Friday September 8: Register as a pair and bring a grandchild (age 5-12) to collaborate on a co-painted canvas. No painting experience necessary. Everything is provided, just come and paint! Refreshments provided. Registration for one adult and one child. Register now - registration closes 9/6 at noon.
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Youth Dance, Tuesday evenings beginning September 12: Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center is excited to be partnering with our community to bring their dance program to Richfield! Ballare Teatro has been developing great dancers for 25 years. Spots are open in Dance Fundamentals A (ages 5-6) and Dance 1 (ages 7-9). Register for Fundamentals - registration closes 9/8.
Register for Dance 1 - registration closes 9/8.
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Painting with Embroidery Floss/Card Making, Mondays at 11 a.m. beginning September 11: Learn a new way to make art using embroidery floss! Students will use the string and glue to create a framed art piece to take home at the end of the class. Instruction on this unique technique and the necessary materials will be provided. Register now - registration closes 9/4.
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Fun & Flow - Raqs Sharqi Dancy Party, Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning September 8: In the spirit of Arabic dance at a celebration, this class centers music, connection and fun! Follow the instructor and go with the flow in this relaxed and fun, low pressure dance class. Open to all levels. Similar to a relaxed zumba or aerobics follow along dance class. Register now - registration closes 9/6 at noon.
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 Hours shift this weekend at the Farmers Market
The Richfield Farmers Market is moving to fall hours this Saturday! From September 2 through October 28, each Saturday morning market will be held from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Veterans Park Pavilion.
Save the date for our Winter Farmers Markets, which will be held inside the park building next to the summer market location. Winter markets will be held on December 2, December 9 and December 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor applications are now open for winter.
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 East Africa: Experience of a Tourist/Peace Corps Volunteer
Attend a presentation by local resident, Alice Chu, as she shares her experience serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania until they were evacuated in March 2020. Hear about her experience as a tourist and volunteer and the impact of the pandemic on her travels abroad.
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 Wood Lake Nature Center wrapped up its summer camp season on August 25th after conducting 20 unique nature-focused summer camps for ages 3 to 12. Campers saved the forest from the trolls in Pixie and Sprites camp, biked over 54 miles during bike week, hit bull’s eyes on targets in archery, cared for Wood Lake’s ambassador animals in reptiles and amphibians camp, saved Wood Lake in NatureQuest by defeating challenges, and played in the woods making survival shelters and memories along the way! Wood Lake served over 230 summer campers for over 180 hours of summer camp programing!
A huge thanks to the staff and volunteers who make these programs amazing. Fall programming is now open for registration!
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Hey teenagers! Get involved in local government.
 The city of Richfield is seeking youth ages 15+ to serve as youth commissioners for our boards and commissions. Youth members serve a one-year term. Youth spots are available on the following boards/commissions:
- Advisory Board of Health
- Arts Commission
- Community Service Commission
- Friendship City committee
- Human Rights Commission
- Sustainability Commission
- Transportation Commission
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Upcoming Events/Dates
In case you missed it....
Richfield Liquor's Jim Urie took home two blue ribbons in the seed art competition at the Minnesota State Fair! Congrats Jim!!
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