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MEETING DATE: November 18,2009
PREPARED BY: James M. Rodems — Interim Director/Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the "Holiday at the Lake" event for December 11-12, 2009.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In a continued effort to leverage department resources and provide
meaningful programming to the community, the Recreation staff has
developed a new event, "Holiday at the Lake." The event is
intended to bring the community out for a seasonal gathering, market the City's recreational offerings and
highlight Lodi Lake Parkas a regional park.
The Recreation Commission, in its continuing efforts to provide cogent and verdant opportunities for the
communityto gather under the banner of Parks and Recreation, approved this event unanimously at the
November 3, 2009, Recreation Commission meeting.
"Holiday at the Lake" is a free community event anchored by the Christmas Tree run traditionally held the
second weekend of December. Staff is coordinating with numerous organizations to provide booths,
decorations with lights, crafters, and performers of holiday carols throughout the event. Free arts and
crafts programs will be provided for children during the event, and refreshments also will be available.
The programs will be provided by the Recreation Division's Afternoon School Program staff, who also will
be able to answer questions about future Arts/Cultural and Recreational programs.
The event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 11, and from noon to 8 p.m. on
Saturday, December 12.
FISCAL IMPACT: None: Event is programmed to be sponsored and cost recovery only.
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James M. Rodems
Community Center Director
APPROVED:
Blar Kin p
ty Manager