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July 31, 2009
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News and Events:

Have fun this August with programs brought to you by Richfield Recreation Services! 

For more information about the following programs,

click on the title or call Richfield Recreation at 612-861-9385

 

 

August Recreation Special Events & Programs

Concerts in the Park - Free!
Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Augsburg Park
-August 6: Mariachi Serenata
-August 13: 20 Stories High

 

M&I's 2nd Annual Movie in the Park - Free!
Friday, August 7, 7:00 pm, Augsburg Park
7:00 pm - Live music, crafts and concessions (minimal charge)
Dusk - Movie in the Park featuring... Grease

 

3rd Annual End of the Summer Family Fun Night - Free!
Friday, August 21, 6:30 pm, Augsburg Park
6:30 pm - Family games, sports bounce, speed pitch, face painting
6:30 - 9:00 pm - Concessions open (minimal charge)
Dusk - Movie in the Park featuring... Little Big League
Sponsored by Richfield Bloomington Credit Union

 

Richfield Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31, 7:00 am - Noon, Veteran's Park Shelter

Youth Recreation Programs
Register at Richfield Recreation 7000 Nicollet Ave
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Call 612-861-9385 or register on line at
www.richfieldrecreation.com

 

Youth Tennis Lessons
$25 per session
August 10 - 13 - Donaldson Park
#5066 9:00 - 9:45 am Child ages 7 - 9
#5067 9:45 - 10:30 am Pre-School ages 4 - 6
#5068 10:30 - 11:30 am Youth ages 10 - 12

August 17 - 20 - Augsburg Park
#5069 9:00 - 9:45 am Child ages 7 - 9
#5070 9:45 - 10:30 am Pre-School ages 4 - 6
#5071 10:30 - 11:30 am Youth ages 10 - 12

 

Dance Camps
August 17 - 20
Location: Richfield Community Center
Garden Angels #5299 4:00 - 4:45 pm Ages 3 - 6 Fee: $20
Boogie Basics #5301 4:45 - 5:30 pm Ages 5 - 7 Fee: $25
Groovin' Gals #5302 5:45 - 6:45 pm Ages 8 & up Fee: $25
Kick-up Your Heels #5303 6:45 - 8:00 pm Age: High School Fee: $30

 

Theater Camp #5273
August 24 - 27, Noon - 3:00 pm
Performance August 27, 2:30 pm
Youth ages 6 - 14 Fee: $42 Minimum 6 - Maximum 12
Location: Jefferson Park, 6700 Thomas Ave
Registration deadline Monday, August 17

 

She Runs
During the 10 weeks girls will learn about nutrition, having a healthy self image, team building and leadership skills, all while having fun and training to run or walk a 5k race on Saturday, October 31 at Lake Harriet
Mondays & Thursdays August 24 - October 29 (no class September 7), 4:30 - 6 pm
Girls Ages 8 -14 Fee: $80 scholarships available
Location: Richfield Art Center (October 8 meet at Richfield Community Center)

 

Adult Athletics

Fall Softball Leagues
League Play begins the week of August 24
5 week league, double headers
Taft Park, 1800 East 63rd Street
Click here to view flyer
Click here to view registration form

Tuesday Nights Men #5136 Class C and $5137 Class D
Wednesday Nights Co-Rec #5138 Co-Rec (C & D)
Thursday Nights Men #5139 Class C and #5140 Class D
Entry Fee $505.00
Registration deadline Friday, August 14

 

Reminder . . . 

Pedestrian bridge at Legion Lake in Vets Park is Closed

The pedestrian bridge reconstruction is part of the Interstate 35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project and needed for construction activities related to the freeway drainage system. The pedestrian bridge will reopen in approximately six weeks.
 
 
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Richfield Liquor Stores
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www.richfieldliquor.com
 
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www.richfieldroundabouts.com
 
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City of Richfield Main Number:
612-861-9700
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