{"id":2527,"date":"2026-03-09T11:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/?p=2527"},"modified":"2026-03-09T11:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:25:14","slug":"february-parks-recreation-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/2026\/03\/09\/february-parks-recreation-4\/","title":{"rendered":"February Parks & Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carol: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Recreation Department successfully spoke to over 25 businesses that are very interested in being a vendor for the \u201cDrop IN \u201c.\u00a0The goal is to have close to 50 vendors and kids activities for this 2 day event that will happen at Cedar Park. I have 24 confirmed so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I helped Caroleanna secure a taco bar for the bingo and dinner fundraiser from our local taco truck at Sandlandia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Finished up all training with Ride Connection to be able to drive the Parks and Recreation bus, van, and provide securement to seniors in need during transportation.
– Continued to manage Mt Storm basketball games throughout February.
– Finished preparations for registration for Sandy Adult Softball to Open in early March!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caroleana: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroleana had over 157 <\/strong>senior related calls this month.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continued to hold congregate lunches on Tuesday.\u00a0 In the month of February\u00a0 we served on 4 Tuesday, with 5 new guests, for a total of 79 meals. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Energy Assistance <\/strong>in February Caroleana helped with 8 applications; 5 were approved and several others are pending. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month the senior service department continued organizing for the March for Meals campaign fundraising efforts.\u00a0 In February we started advertising at the local cinema and in the Sandy paper.\u00a0 Caroleana secured an invitation for morning perk with the Chamber of Commerce, to share about the senior programs at the center and highlight the March for Meals campaign\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year we have sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to support our efforts.\u00a0 As of February 27th, we received 3 gold sponsors, 2 silver sponsors and 1 bronze sponsor; reaching $4250<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We  also have  dinner and a bingo event on March 13th.  Advertisement has started on social media and flyers posted throughout the town.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 restaurant match dates for the March for Meals Campaign
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Marc: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Trips: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike & Lunch – Tualatin River Greenway and California Pizza Kitchen – 8 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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