Brooklyn Park is making a push for community engagement with a buffet of events and programs aimed at green-thumbed citizens, fitness buffs, and creative souls alike. In an announcement obtained by the City of Brooklyn Park, Earth Week, which spans from April 22-26, serves as the launch pad for the Adopt-A-Park program, urging families, businesses, and various local groups to help in tidying and gussying up public spaces. "Dive in and make a difference by cleaning up and beautifying a park or trail with the help of our dedicated Recreation and Parks staff," the city beckons, amplifying the call for civic duty and neighborhood pride.
The entertainment slate is also packed with cultural enrichments, not shying away from a sensory feast of the performing arts. ‘Beautiful, The Carole King Musical’ hits Chanhassen Dinner Theater on May 22nd, promising attendees a melodic deep dive into the life of the songstress, while a "Spring Fling Dinner & Dance" on May 2 will whisk away participants with the tunes of ‘Brooklyn Big Band’. As for the youngsters, there's no shortage of action—camps galore await them, from the educational confines of Historic Eidem Farm to the engaging premises of Zanewood Recreation Center.
Capable of slaying the sloth of inactivity, the 2024 Hennepin County Step to It Challenge announces its comeback. It’s not just about putting one foot in front of the other, but Brooklyn Park aims to outstep the competition from May 1-28 with camaraderie and friendly contests, a mission for residents to slide into their sneakers and vie for prizes like Minnesota Twins tickets.
A less competitive but equally kinetic opportunity presents itself in the form of adult league softball, accepting eager registrants until April 22. Brooklyn Park dishes out opportunities for adults to unleash their inner Babe Ruth or simply enjoy the team spirit on warm summer evenings. Moreover, there's a class or activity for almost every inclination, be it the intro to jewelry design class, painting your very own Mother's Day terracotta pot, or Ice Skating Lessons for all levels of grace on the ice, imparting skills that might ice over easily without practice.
Community inclusivity shines with the 'Twins Fantasy Camp for Kids', provided at no cost for youngsters with cognitive or physical disabilities. A Customized MN Twins jersey and the chance to interact with current team players are just a couple of the highlights, as detailed by the city's notification. Finally, for the adults between couch and career crossroads, the Employed & Empowered mentorship group taps into a wellspring of personal growth topics from financial independence to vital document acquisition—all necessary for navigating the torrents of adulthood.
For details on event registrations, scholarships, and more, Brooklyn Park citizens can check out the full roster of activities on the city's website.
