Richfield's 'Unity in the Community' is Thursday Night
The event will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
UPDATED: Richfield's 'Unity in the Community' Set for Another Year
The annual celebration is May 16.
Richfield's Unity in the Community event is set for yet another year. The 2013 event will be held from *5-7:30 p.m. May 16 at Veterans Memorial Park. After holding a Cinco de Mayo celebrations in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the city expanded its May celebration and renamed it Unity in the Community in 2012. It's completely free and features entertainment, games, kids activities, free snacks and more. This year's event will specifically feature face painting, balloons, dancing, cultural displays, K-9 demonstration, storytelling, and city vehicles on display. For more information, e-mail unityinthecommunityrichfield@hotmail.com or see the attached PDF. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
City's Summer Concert Series Includes Two New Venues
The city is trying to decide where to install a performance bandshell in town, and is testing two new spots this year.
For the last few years, Richfield Recreation's weekly summer concert series has been exclusively held at Augsburg Park on Thursday evening. This year, four other dates have been added as part of the "Music on the Go" series, and two venues currently vying to be the city's future outdoor performance spot are hosting the concerts. Lyndale Gardens, which is in the process of being redeveloped, and Veterans Memorial Park will each host two concerts beginning in late June. For nearly a decade, the City of Richfield has been toying with the idea of creating a music venue within the city. And, as previously reported by Patch, Veterans Memorial Park was recommended as the building site for a bandshell by the Richfield Community Services Commission…
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
(VIDEOS) Geese and Ducks at Richfield Lake Park
Two new clips from a YouTube vlogger who documents Richfield's natural places and feathered friends.
YouTube user berryvox1973 celebrated the arrival of April 2013 by adding two new videos of geese and ducks at Richfield Lake Park to her collection of local uploads. Check out past YouTube clips from berryvox1983 at Richfield Lake Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Wood Lake Nature Center and Adams Hill Park:
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Where to Get a Christmas Tree in Richfield
How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.
There are plenty of places in and near Richfield to snap up a great Christmas tree this year: B&J Trees Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Ave. S. Hours: Mon.—Sun. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Home Depot Where: 6301 Richfield Pkwy. Hours: Mon.—Sat 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Klier's Nursery Center Where: 5901 Nicollet Avenue Hours: Mon.—Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bachman's Where: 6010 Lyndale Ave S Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 44th St. Nursery And Flower Shop Where: 4355 Nicollet Ave Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wagner's Greenhouse Where: 6024 Penn Avenue South …
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Local Tennis Team to 'Serve it Up' for Richfield's Veterans Memorial
The Holy Angels tennis team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Veteran's Day.
Members of the Academy of Holy Angels tennis team and the school’s food service vendor, Taher, Inc., are teaming up to sponsor a pancake breakfast to raise funds for Richfield's Honoring All Veterans Memorial. The breakfast will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 at Holy Angels. The event has been dubbed "Net Gain—Serving It Up For Those Who Serve." “The men and women who fought to protect us and preserve the notion that mankind was meant to be free are much on our minds as Veterans Day approaches,” Steve Werle, Holy Angels social studies teacher and tennis coach, said in a release. “And our tennis team members and their families have chosen this project to honor them and to raise some funds for a lasting memorial.” …
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
UPDATED: Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween, Fall in Richfield
From picking out pumpkins to a shopping experience, there is great stuff happening this month in and around Richfield.
The leaves are falling, the air is growing cooler and Richfield kids are picking their Halloween costumes with care. Yes. Fall is in force and that means Halloween is also creeping up on us. (No pun intended.) Here are few things you can put on your calendar: When: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3-7 p.m. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center Why go? This family friend and non-scary Halloween event is full of activities, including an interactive trick-or-treat trail, a magic show, dance, games, face painting, hot cocoa and cookies. Cost: $4 in advance and $5 at the door; free for Friends of Wood Lake members. Special Notes: Space is limited. To ensure your spot, purchase tickets at Wood Lake Nature Center in advance. Any remaining tickets will be sold at …
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Hope Church's Walk 4 Water Is Sunday
Take a walk around Veterans Memorial Park while helping support efforts to create sustainable water systems in Rwanda.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Local Churches Join Forces For 'Worship In The Park' Event
Richfield congregations with gather at Veterans Memorial Park Sunday, Aug. 26.
In the spirit of worship—and summer—local Richfiel churches are teaming up for the Worship in the Park event at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at Veterans Memorial Park. Worshipers should bring a blanket or lawnchair, sunscreen and a friend or two for the event in the great outdoors. Followin the event, event goers are welcome to stay for potluck, fun and fellowship. Participating churches include: Bethany Covenant Church, Emerson United Church of Christ, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Richfield Lutheran Church, Richfield United Methodist Church and Woodlake Lutheran Church. Music will be provided by the Living Waters Band of Richfield United Methodist Church. The entire public is welcome to attend this free event. …
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Where Is The Best Bird Watching Spot In Town?
Its time for you to cast your vote in our Readers' Choice contest.
