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
September 11 Tribute Ceremony
September 11
Murrieta Rod Run
October 11-12
Susan G Komen More Than Pink Walk
October 13
Rocktober Fest (NHG)
October 19-20
Dark in the Park / Trunk or Treat
October 25
Field of Honor
November 9-16
Veterans Day Parade
November 11
Santa Stops
December 2-5 and 9-12
Donuts with Santa
December 7
Festival of Trees
December 7
Special Events
* Four Concerts in the Park were held each Saturday in the month of July at Town Square Park and Amphitheater from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
* July 6: Brothers Igniting a Groove
* July 13: Cheez Whiz
* July 20: Echoes of Cadence
* July 27: Stevie Nicks Illusion.
All concerts were well attended. There were two food vendors at each concert as well as a CSD booth with prizes and a spinning wheel.
* On Saturday August 3, Murrieta CSD hosted its first Splash Bash at Town Square Park. Guests were charged $1 per child. Children that were preregistered received a free kids Kona Ice frozen treat! This event was held in place of Movies in the Park. There were about 200 kids plus their parents at the event and although it was very hot (approximately 105 degrees), everyone had a fun time!
Recreation - Special Events
* With July being Parks and Recreation month, this year Murrieta CSD held eight different Pop-Up Parks throughout the City. Staff provided different themes, activities, and treats for the kids in the community. Some of the themes were: Bug Bash, rock painting, chalk art, picni...
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