TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Roseann Otis, Office Assistant II - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT:
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Recreation Activities and Events Report
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive and file.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
Memorial Day Observance
• On Monday, May 27, 2024, the City of Murrieta held its annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at 8:00 a.m. at the Murrieta Veterans Memorial in Town Square Park. A few hundred attendees came to pay tribute to the fallen. The Murrieta Mesa High School JROTC presented the colors, Soli and Ava Falah sang the National Anthem, and Murrieta PF Chaplain Chris Deknatel provided the invocation. In addition to Mayor Stone, keynote speaker Dustin Nigg gave a moving address about what Memorial Day meant to him. To close the ceremony, Murrieta City Council, and Dustin Nigg and his daughters, read the names of the fallen 132 men and women from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving this nation.
Murrieta Through Time
• Following the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, the Rotary Club of Murrieta had a ribbon cutting ceremony for their very long-awaited Murrieta Through Time Project. The project took 18 years but was very much worth the wait. The project consists of eight granite panels telling the story of how the City came to be. This huge project shows off the dedication, perseverance and rich history of Murrieta and its founding fathers.
Father’s Day Car Show
• On Saturday June 15, Murrieta is to host the 53rd Father’s Day Car Show at Cal Oaks Sports Park. The band set to perform is Anyone’s Guess. There will be upwards of 300 classic and specialty vehicles on display from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Awards will be given for Dads Top 40, Best Special Interest, Best Modern Classic, Mayors Choice, Police Chiefs Choice, Fire Chief’s Choice and Gil Losi’s Best in Show Tribute Award. The day will showcase many business and food vendors. Attendance to this entertaining event is FREE!
NHG Old Town Music Fest
• On Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, Newman Hospitality Group will present its Old Town Music Fest at Town Square Park and Amphitheater. The line up for this event (previously held in the Stampede parking lot in Temecula) includes Redneck Rodeo, Kelsey Hart, Austin Williams, Breland and Brian Kelley on Saturday. The Sunday talent includes Preseley Tennant, Thompson Square, David Nail and Randy Houser. Tickets to check out this amazing line up can be found at www.murrietaamphitheater.com <http://www.murrietaamphitheater.com>.
Birthday Bash
• On Saturday, June 29, Murrieta will offer some family-friendly entertainment at its 33rd Birthday Bash at Cal Oaks Sports Park from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year the City will close California Oaks Road from Lincoln Avenue to Jackson Avenue for safety and will allow vendors in the street, as well as in the park. The Firefighters Hosedown will start cooling off event attendees at 4:30 pm. The excellent concert line up for the day includes The PettyBreakers (a tribute to Tom Petty) and Divas of Rick (a tribute to Pat Benatar, Steve Nicks, Heart, Joan Jett and more). Lots of business, non-profit and food vendors will be on-site offering varied and eclectic items for sale. Topping off the evening will be an 18-minute firework spectacular.
• On Tuesday, May 23, the Senior Center hosted its annual Ladies Tea Party. Fifty-six senior ladies registered for this wonderful event. They enjoyed an afternoon with food, lots of flavored teas, raffles, and friends. The Rotary Club sponsored the tea sandwiches and Dr. Rios sponsored the yummy, sweet treats.
• On Friday, May 24 the Senior Center had Captain Zachary Anderson from the Marine Corp speak to the seniors for the center’s Memorial Day event. Staff handed out poppies donated by the VFW in Wildomar.
• Feeding America was on-site at the Senior Center giving out monthly commodity packages to the community. Staff currently has 285 registered for this program.
• On Wednesday, May 29, San Diego County Credit Union provided an Elder Abuse Prevention talk to the seniors. During the event representatives covered fraud and scams and discussed tips for staying safe as well as provided a number of resources for seniors
• On Wednesday, June 12, the Senior Center will host a Father’s Day event during the lunch program. Raffle tickets will be given out to all the men that attend.
Alternative Recreation Program
• On Friday, May 24, the Alternative Recreation Program (ARP) had Vintage Vegas night. Forty-nine participants were able to play casino games, roulette, blackjack, keno, and poker along with card games Go Fish, Left/Center/Right, and Uno. They were provided with $20 in play money and could trade it in for chips to play at the games. With their winnings or money left over, they could buy raffle tickets to win a prize. Those who didn’t win a prize were able to spin a wheel to win a smaller prize. Everyone was a winner!! The library provided two dealers and they brought bags and a craft project for all participants. A couple of parents also participated as dealers along with staff. Everyone seemed to enjoy the entertainment. Snacks and drinks were provided.
The Murrieta Youth Center
• Registration for the 2024/25 school year opened May 1, 2024. Fees are $30 for the school year
• The Youth Center hours of operation will be expanded during the 2024/25 school year from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for before school and 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon for homeschool needs.
• Summer walking excursions are planned for 6th to 9th graders to Bowlero, the movies, Mulligan, and Escape Room.
• Recruitment for the next school year will begin soon on social media, as staff is currently working with middle and high schools to advertise the program during back-to-school orientations.
• Adult Sports is currently on hold until new officials are found. Staff is looking for alternative solutions.
FISCAL IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Recreation Activities and Events Report Pictures
2. Event Flyers
3. Park Ranger Report April-May 2024