Recreation Program Updates - August

July was a busy month for Parks and Recreation! We have had a blast spending time outdoors with our community. We are especially thankful for those who came out to our Two Rivers Art Fair (formerly Elmcrest Art Fair). For the first time ever, we completely filled up all of our artist booths. See our Facebook recap here. In addition, in July we had a Party in the Park with giant inflatables, community park cleanup, pickleball leagues, concerts in the park, Science Camps, and more! We’re ready to make the most of our tail end of summer this August.

 
Upcoming Programs, Registration Deadlines, and New Releases:
Happy Days
Our annual Happy Days Festival is just around the corner, save the date for Saturday, September 6— it's packed with fun for all ages! Join us for a 5K, parade, bean bag tournament, car show, dog show, food trucks, expo, trivia, inflatables, family activities, live music, fireworks, and so much more.
Registration is now open for Happy Days events!
We’re also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the festival to life. Whether you're greeting guests, assisting with activities, or helping behind the scenes, there's a role for everyone. Volunteering is a great way to support your community, meet new people, and be part of something special! Interested? Just respond to this email and I can talk through some volunteer options that work with your schedule and interests!  
 
Happy Days 5K and Youth Fun Run
Kick off the Happy Days festival our annual 5K and Youth Fun Run. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record, running your very first race, or jogging alongside the whole family—this event is for everyone! Register by August 14 to guarantee your long-sleeve event shirt!

• Dates: Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m. at Elmcrest Park
  • Cost: $5 for the youth fun run, $40 for the 5k.
• Registration: Pre register for the lowest price here

 
Movies in the Park: Moana 2
Gather your friends and family, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and join us for a movie night under the stars! Arrive before sunset to enjoy some yard games and tasty eats available for purchase. The movie will start soon after the sun is low in the sky.

• Dates: Friday, August 8. Movie starts approximately at 8:30 p.m. at Elmcrest Park.
  • Two Scoops will be open to serve sweet treats starting by 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free to attend

 
Intro to Archery
Join us to learn the basics of archery with USA Archery and the Minnesota Archers! Participants will receive hands-on instruction covering the fundamental techniques and safety protocols. All necessary equipment is provided. These sessions are offered as part of the MAA/USA Archery North Star Open and Voyageur Cup, a state and regional outdoor target event that draws shooters from all over the Midwest.

• Dates: Saturday, August 9. Two sessions are offered 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. at Elmcrest Park
• Cost: $5/person
• Ages: 8+

 
Soccer Clinic
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your game, our four?session Soccer Skills Clinic with i9 Sports delivers coaching in dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, tactics, and game?play drills. This is a great way to test out if your kiddo is interested in starting a soccer league, build upon skills, or learn new ones!

• Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, August 18 - 27 at Central Park
  • Age                       Time

3 to 4                    5 – 6 p.m.
5 to 6                    6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
7 to 9                    7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Cost: $85/kid, includes t-shirt

  
Concert Series
The outdoor concerts are a family-friendly event series accompanied by supplemental programs such as Art in the Park and conclude with the Trott Brook Benefit Bash. 

• Dates: Thursdays, June 12 -- August 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at The Draw
• Cost: Free to attend

• View the full lineup online here

 
Art in the Park
Art in the Park with the Rumriver Art Center takes place Thursdays in conjunction with the Concert Series. This year’s theme is Art Around the World!

• Dates: Thursdays, June 12 -- August 14, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The Draw
• Cost: $5/person
• Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register online with the Rumriver Art Center here.
• Ages: 5-15

 
Time2Play
Play is fundamental to a child’s healthy development and community gives children a feeling of belonging and safety. Time2Play with Northgate Church combines the two by providing a weekly destination for fun! Bring your kids and their friends and join us for games, sports, crafts and snacks.

• Dates: Tuesdays, June 17 – August 19 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the ballfields at The Draw
• Cost: Free to attend
• Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged if you would like to receive event reminders or notifications of any weather related changes.
• Although this event is partnered with a church, this is not a religious activity or “church event.” Northgate Church wishes to provide services to the community with kids and families in mind, regardless of belief.

 
Wednesday Evening Yoga
Weekly Yoga is back! After a long pause we are excited to bring back Wednesday evening yoga at Central Park.

• Dates: Wednesdays, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Central Park

• Cost: $5/session
• Registration: Pre-register prior to arrival at the class. Walk-ins taken on a first come first serve basis.  

 
 
 
Coming up Next & In the Works
Planning for our 2025 programs and events is in full swing! We’ve locked in dates for some popular returning events and a few exciting new ones:

• Volunteer opportunities – want to get involved with the community? Let us know! We’re looking for volunteers to assist at a variety of our events.
• Expanding communications – At events, we often hear that people are just discovering everything we offer. We’d love to reach people where they are to share our programs and events. Right now, we have been utilizing EventBrite, Nextdoor, Facebook, this E-Newsletter, our Website, Ramsey Resident, and submitting events to local papers and other online event boards. If you have other places you receive information and think would be a great place for us to spread the word, please let me know!
• Got an idea you think Ramsey would love? Let us know!

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