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RecreationandParkCommission | 2005-01-13 | 5 | Field renovation work: At this time each year we complete renovation work to our turf areas to ready them for the upcoming season. The work completed this month includes replacement of 14,000 square feet of sod at Lincoln Park, aeration and fertilization of all Parks, and over seeding of all fields. B. Recreation Division All youth from ages of 8-13 years have been participating in the National Elks Hoop Shoot at all of our parks. The City Finals will be held on January 8 at the Old Alameda Gym at 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to drop by the parks and check out the fun. More than 500 residents attended the Annual Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, held this year under clear skies. This year's ceremony featured performances by the Community Band, Dancing Christmas Trees (who actually competed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade), music by the Mistletones, and an appearance by Santa Clause. On December 11, Breakfast with Santa took place at the newly dedicated Albert H. Dewitt O' Club. More than 55 parents and children enjoyed a special breakfast with Santa. The children also wrote letters to Santa, made a special reindeer door hanger, colored Holiday pictures, and took a photo with jolly old Santa Claus. On the weekend of December 18 & 19 Santa made a special visit to Alameda by personally going to 33 homes and spreading the Holiday cheer. Our Santa's Visits Program offers Alameda citizens the opportunity to have Santa and his helper makes a visit to your home and personally talks with your children. The Winter Wonderland Camp at Harrison Center in Lincoln Park takes place from December 20-24 and December 27-31. Wonderland Camp provides opportunities for the camper to experience special Holiday crafts, drama, games, cooking projects, and loads of fun. During the first week, there are 51 youth (Grades K-5) enjoying the Camp while for the second week there are 40 registered so far. The Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. everyday and extended care is available before and after camp from 7:30 -9:00 a.m. and 3:00 -5:30 p.m. Other news, the ARPD "Blues News" Gazette, second edition, was published to promote all of our programs and special events for the winter 2004-2005. The "Blue News" Gazette is a handy quick reference guide to all of Alameda Recreation and Parks youth division programs. The "Blue News" Gazette was distributed to all Kindergarten through 8th Grade children in Alameda as well as at the libraries and local parks. Another upcoming special event at the Al DeWitt O' Club is the ever popular Father/Daughter Valentine Dance. The Dance will take place on February 10 & 11 from the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-ups will begin January 10, 2005. This is usually a sold out event with over 200 Fathers/Daughters in attendance. 5 Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. Minutes Thursday, January 13, 2005 Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | RecreationandParkCommission/2005-01-13.pdf |