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Memorandum
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Benoit
Date: June 30, 2015
Subject: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
Summer recreational program offerings have now been officially kicked off. A full variety of
activities for all age groups are being offered for the Elk River Community. Below is the
extensive listing of summer program offerings.
June Programs
• Open Gym
• Entertainment in the Park
• Riverfront Concert Series
• Farmers Market
• Safety Camp
• Youth Park Races
• Adult Softball Leagues
• Kick Off to Summer Party
• Fizz,Muck& Goo Camp
• Passport to Play
• Pirates &Princesses
• Sticky Fingers
• Eager Elks -Parent and Tot Soccer
• Eager Elks -T-Ball
• Eager Elks - Flag Football
• Eager Elks -All Sports of Sports
• Eager Elks - Soccer
• BFF Girls Club
• Yum-O! Bam! Cooking Camp
• Hands Around the World
• Mad Science
• Termite T-Ball
• Thursday T-Ball
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• Sunday T-Ball
• Soccer League
• Lacrosse League
• Volleyball Camp
• Sports Extravaganza
• Basketball Camp
• Tennis
• Y.E.S.Youth Escape School Camp
• Xtreme Bordom Busters
• Camp Fun in the Sun
• Camp Whatchamacalit
• Stand Up Paddleboard
• Gentle Wave
• Yoga Sculpt
• Nautical Flow
Special Marketing Efforts
• Development of September-December Program Guide
• Bank of Elk River Sponsorship
o Riverfront Concert Series
o Farmers Market
o Entertainment in the Park
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Annette Bonin
Date: July 1,2015
Subject: Activity Center Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
The Explore Elk River Parks walking group began their weekly park walks in June. The
group walks included Lion John Weicht Park,Woodland Trails,Meadowvale Heights Park,
and Baily Point Nature Preserve. Many positive comments have been received on the nice
parks and trails.
June Programs
• Fabulous Friday Bingo and Pizza Party
• Helping Paws Demonstration
• Pickleball Clinic
• Explore Elk River Parks Walking Group
• History Buffs: Grasshopper Plague
• Master Gardener: Spring Planting Program
• Foot Clinic
• Monticello vs Elk River Billiards Tournament
• In House Pool Tournament
• Fitness Classes—Bone Builders,Yoga,Cardio,Line Dance,Tai Ji Quan
• Cards—500,Smear,Bridge
• Hobby Groups—Woodcarving, Quilting,Card Making,Book Club
• Support Groups(3): Parkinson's,Brain Injury,and Alzheimer's
• Trips: Como Zoo,Mystic Lake,Crossroads
Special Marketing Efforts
• Development and distribution of 1200 Senior Scene Newsletters
• Star News "Seniors On The Go" column and"Happenings" Section
• Constant Contact email blasts
• Event flyers at senior buildings in Elk River
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Rich Czech
Date: June 18,2015
Subject: July Events
Upcoming events for July
• Fall Breakaway Hockey League registrations continue
• Fall Craft show bookings continue.
• Registration for Summer Learn to Skate continues.
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