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The Richfield Recap - September 7, 2023 |
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Penn Fest 2023: September 17!
With no Minnesota Vikings game on Sunday, September 17, the calendar is wide open to celebrate the Richfield community at Penn Fest! Come out to Penn Avenue on September 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. for food, music, games, crafts and community. Penn Avenue be closed to all cars from Highway 62 down to 71st Street and will welcome thousands of visitors. Bring out your bikes, dogs, strollers and festive attitude to celebrate all this vibrant community!
Penn Fest is held rain or shine, open to all ages, and free to attend.
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Remodeling Loans for Richfield homeowners
Do you have home upgrades to make before the winter hits? Now is a great time start them, with the help of Richfield and Center for Energy and Environment’s (CEE) easy financing programs. We partner with CEE to make sure residents have access to easy, community-based financing options for home improvement projects.
Through these loan programs, residents can complete a variety of projects including remodels, installing solar panels, improving your home’s energy efficiency, and more.
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Richfield celebrates Welcoming Week Sept. 8 - 17!
Celebrated in communities around the globe, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds through community-informed activities and events. We are celebrating locally in partnership with the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Savage. In Richfield, we'll be celebrating Welcoming Week at PennFest. Come find the Human Rights Commission booth to show us where your family is from!
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Feeling overwhelmed? Connect with the 988 Lifeline.
When life gets tough, it can feel overwhelming. The 988 Lifeline began last year and has helped millions of people in times of need. People call, text, and chat the 988 Lifeline to talk about a lot of things, including:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Drinking too much
- Anxiety
- Sexual orientation
- Drug use
- Feeling depressed
- Mental and physical illness
- Loneliness
- Trauma
- Relationships
- Economic worries, and more
Whatever your reason for wanting support, the 988Lifeline is here to help. Connect with the 988 hotline by calling or texting 9-8-8. There is hope and you are important.
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Spots still open for Soccer Camp and Youth Dance!
Registration is still open for Youth Dance and DASH Soccer Camps. Both begin next week and promise weeks of fun and creativity for your kiddos.
DASH Sports Camps: begin this fall on Wednesday evenings. Camps are held outdoors at Christian Park or indoors at Sheridan Hills Elementary. These four-week camps are open to kids ages 2 to 12.
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Youth Dance: Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center is excited to bring their dance program to Richfield! Openings are still available for the fall session, September 12 - October 10.
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Come join our team!
The city offers an innovative and progressive culture with a vision towards the future. We provide a supportive environment for employees to thrive, with opportunities for professional and personal growth and competitive benefits and compensation.
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ICYMI: Shopping at Richfield Liquor pours profits into parks!
Each year, Richfield's municipal Liquor Stores transfer over $500,000 in profits to Richfield parks. These funds help cover the unexpected costs that come with aging infrastructure.
Consider swinging by a Richfield Liquor Store this month! During the month of September, all wine is 15% off, and Oktoberfest beers have returned to the shelves. Plus, a shipment of Buffalo Trace is making bourbon lovers rejoice!
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