Hey Brooklyn Park, who's your local hero? That's right, it's time to nominate your Grand Marshal for the 2024 Tater Daze Parade. According to a recent bulletin by the City of Brooklyn Park, nominations are in full swing until May 15. If you know someone over 18, living in Brooklyn Park, and has been a community pillar, smack that nomination form with their name. The Recreation and Parks Events Team will judge the entrants, so make it count.
Missed Earth Week? No problem. Brooklyn Park is pushing for people to "adopt" local parks with an ongoing program, rallying troops from families to businesses in an effort to spruce up the town's green spaces. Breaking news: keeping our parks clean isn't just a feel-good hobby; it's about civic pride and making a tangible difference, one recycled bottle at a time.
In a nod to the seasoned citizens, Mayor Hollies Winston declared May as Older Americans Month, as stated during a city council meeting. With a ton of programs and events in the lineup, there's no excuse for seniors not to get their groove back. Highlights include a workshop for those contemplating selling their homes and a seminar on how to spot and sidestep devious online scams. Remember, savvy isn't just for the young.
Ready to put on your walking shoes? Then hop into the Hennepin County Step to It Challenge. Brooklyn Park is clawing its way to the top and, who knows, with your steps logged, the city might just snag the gold. The competition runs through May 28, so slap on a pedometer and start moving.
For the kiddos, summer camp is the ticket to avoiding boredom. Spaces at the Community Activity Center and other spots are up for grabs but filling up at a breakneck pace. Got cash flow concerns? They've got scholarships that could cover up to $400 per person per annum, so check those details.
Wrapping up the spring festivities, June 1 will see the Tater Daze Parade shimmying down the streets with school bands and Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca leading the charge. Post-parade activities are laid out at the Community Activity Center, promising a combo of live music, good eats, and marketplace browsing.
Brush up on creative skills with jewelry design and sewing classes offered this May, because why not bling yourself out while rocking a custom-sewn outfit? Enrollment is open for these classes, with all necessary supplies tossed in for good measure.
Meanwhile, sports fans with a soft spot for baseball can rejoice as the Twins Fantasy Camp for Kids is rounding the bases, ready to knock it out of the park. Kids with cognitive or physical disabilities get to play ball, meet Twins players, and snag tickets for a Twins game.
Last up, do your good deed for the month by rolling up a sleeve at Brooklyn Park's Red Cross Blood Drive on May 23. Book a slot, give blood, and earn your superhero badge for the day. Details for this life-saving event can be found with a simple click.
