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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Benoit
Date: September 3, 2015
Subject: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
Compared to 2014, this summer's weather was much more cooperative allowing for a full
complement of recreational opportunities to be offered to the community. The focus now
moves towards launching fall programming.
August Programs
• Farmers Market
• Youth Park Races
• Fizz,Muck and Goo Camp
• Mini SPA
• Passport to Play
• Pirates and Princesses
• Sticky Fingers
• Parent and Tot Soccer
• Flag Football
• All Sorts of Sports
• Eager Elks Soccer
• BFF Girls Club
• Hands Around the World
• Yum-O! Bam! Cooking Camp
• Mad Science
• Thursday Termite T-Ball
• Thursday T-Ball
• Sunday T-Ball
• Soccer League
• Lacrosse League
• Game On! 4 Girls
• Half Day Hoops
• Xtreme Boredom Busters
• Art4Fun Camp
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• Krafty Kidz Camp
• Camp Fun in the Sun
• Fall Softball
• Buckthorn Removal Workshop
• Open Gym
• Adult Basketball Pick-Up Games
• Stand Up Paddleboard
• Paddleboard Instruction
Special Marketing Efforts
• Distribution of September-December Program Guide
• Bank of Elk River Sponsorship
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Annette Bonin
Date: September 1,2015
Subject: Activity Center Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
Fabulous Friday events continue to be popular.Attendance at the Activity Center is
normally lower during the summer months;however attendance at the Activity Center for
July and August averaged 102 persons per day.
July/August Programs
• Fabulous Friday Events
• Bob Ross Technique Painting Class
• Sweet Taste of Summer Event
• Pickleball
• Explore Elk River Parks Walking Group
• History Buffs
• Master Gardener Program
• Foot Clinic
• Monticello vs Elk River Billiards Tournament
• In House Pool Tournament
• Fitness Classes—Bone Builders,Yoga, Cardio,Line Dance
• Cards—500, Smear,Bridge
• Hobby Groups—Woodcarving, Quilting, Card Making,Book Club
• Support Groups(3): Parkinson's,Brain Injury, and Alzheimer's
• Trips: Let's Go Fishing, Guthrie Theater,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: September 2,2015
Subject: September Events
Upcoming events for September
• AC Expos Gun Show Sept 12-13
• 19th Annual Fall Craft Show Sept 19-20
• Ice goes back in the barn—week of Sept 21
• Fall Learn to Skate begins September 21
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