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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Community Events Update <br />The Downtown Trick or Treat event was a great success and a wonderful collaboration between the city, <br />DERBA, and many local businesses and community groups. We greatly appreciate everyone’s partnership <br />in making this annual event such a highlight for our community. <br />Looking ahead to the holidays, we plan to have the Christmas tree installed this Friday. DERBA is <br />generously covering the cost of professional lighting for the trees in Rivers Edge and the main Christmas <br />tree. The city will provide the tree and additional decor downtown. <br />The annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 20. Activities for kids will run <br />from 4–6 p.m., and the official tree lighting festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with caroling and a bell choir <br />performance provided by Elk River Lutheran Church. The Elk River Fire Department will also be in <br />attendance, collecting toys for their annual holiday toy drive. <br />Children can drop off letters to Santa in the mailbox by the tree. Letters submitted by December 14 with <br />a return address will receive a personalized reply from Santa. <br />DERBA will be hosting Santa this year on Small Business Saturday (November 28). <br />Our Winter Walks program began this past Monday at Woodland Trails Regional Park and will continue <br />on the second Monday of each month from 6–7 p.m. through February. We extend our thanks to the <br />dedicated volunteers at Woodland Trails who groom the walking paths for the winter season. Last year, <br />attendance ranged from 25–75 participants, many of whom shared that it was their first time exploring <br />the trails in winter. This program aims to provide a fun and relaxing way for community members to <br />enjoy the outdoors during the colder months. <br />The Indoor Farmers Market season kicked off on November 6 and will be held on the first Thursday of <br />each month through May (note: in January, the market will take place on January 8 due to the holiday). <br />The market runs from 3–6 p.m. at the Elk River YMCA. <br />Sports/Programs <br />We have received a license to operate a youth NFL Flag Football League. We are working closely with the <br />Elk River Youth Football Association for input and potential collaboration. We intend for this program to <br />be held in both spring and fall, run approximately 6 weeks long, and one day per week. We envision this <br />to be a very popular program and will allow us to expand our program offerings. <br /> <br />Winter adult league registration is open. Leagues include Women’s Volleyball, Co-Ed Volleyball, and Men’s <br />Basketball. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 33 of 34