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
Upcoming Events
Event
Date
Field of Honor
November 9-16
Veterans Day Parade
November 11
Santa Stops
December 3-5 and 9-12
Donuts with Santa
December 7
Festival of Trees
December 7
Special Events
* On Friday, October 25, Murrieta CSD along with Murrieta PD hosted the annual Trunk or Treat and Dark in the Park at Town Square Park from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There was an 80s concert by "Pulp Vixen" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a laser light show after sundown. This event was free for the public to attend. There were several department booths handing out candy and prizes along with food vendors on site. The event was a success filled with fun and creative costumes.
* Yard signs were delivered to the winners of the Halloween Home Decorating Contest on Wednesday, October 30.
* On Monday, November 11, the City of Murrieta will hold the 22nd Annual Veterans Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at Washington Avenue and Ivy Street, ending at Town Square Park with the Field of Honor. Forty-eight applications have been received so far.
Recreation
* Staff are drafting a weather closure policy for fields.
* Adult softball will hold their playoff games next week.
Senior Center
* Senior Movie Day was held on Tuesday, September 17. Attendees watched That Thing You Do. The seniors and staff represented their favorite teams for Jersey Day.
* The Senior Center held a discussion on bereavement on Thursday, September 19, to provide resources to the senior center members that are grieving.
* The Senior Center hosted its annual Health & Re...
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