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Welcome back to the Richmond Parks & Recreation weekly activities newsletter!

We have curated a list of fun activities for individuals and the whole family that we plan to share with you for the rest of 2021! This week's activities include the Drive Thru Egg Hunt, Gentle Yoga, and the Winter Farmers Market. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the City Bike Park Clean Up!

With the pandemic following us into the new year, this newsletter will continue to feature both virtual and in-person activities with the intention of helping you energize your week, while also staying safe and healthy.

Mark Your Calendars

City Bike Park Clean-up Day

We need your help! Join us on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 9 AM – 2 PM to help us prep the Freeman Park grounds for the grand re-opening of the City Bike Park on April 30.

To volunteer, click the link below for the online sign up form.

CBP Clean-up Day Volunteer Sign Up

In-Person Activities

Gentle Yoga

Join the Richmond Senior Community Center every Friday at 9am for Gentle Yoga led by Shari Veach. There is plenty of room for social distancing as the class is held in the gymnasium.

Gentle Yoga is free to members and $5 to the public 18 and up.

For more information, please contact the Senior Community Center at (765) 983-7300.

Join us on Saturday, March 27 for our annual Egg Hunt with a unique twist!

This year, you and your family will enter Glen Miller Park off Grand Blvd. or at the Madonna Of The Trail and will receive instructions on how to find the "hidden" eggs.

The Drive Thru Egg Hunt will include multiple stops with volunteers that will hand out different goodies, every child 12 years old and younger will receive a basket (while supplies last), and be entered in a contest to win larger prizes.

For more information, follow the link below.

Drive Thru Egg Hunt

Find local products every Saturday, 10am-1pm, from 100% certified, local farmers & vendors! Produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, candles, soaps, jewelry, fine art, and so much more!

For more information about the Winter Farmers Market, please click the link below.

Winter Farmers Market

At-Home Activities

Boss Baby, Shrek, the Trolls and other favorite Dreamworks characters unite to bring you hours of fun and entertainment through the Dreamworks Activity Center. Have a blast with crafts, games, coloring and connect-the-dots pages, recipes, music and captivating Zoom backgrounds!

To check out the activity center, please click the link below.

Dreamworks Activity Center

Create Your Own Bird Feeder!

The coming of Spring means the return of migratory birds and these 6 homemade feeders can help you catch a glimpse of these seasonal visitors.

Click the link below for supplies and directions.

Homemade Bird Feeders

Staying Safe While in the Parks

With the weather warming up, it is important to remember best practices for social distancing when getting outside to visit parks. We've included three important resources below to help you stay informed on the current guidelines.