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The City hosted a Latin Jazz Concert and Art Event in Lake Concord Park in September, which was attended by approximately 4,000 spectators. Entertainment featured jazz saxophonists Jessy J and Ed Calle. Latin Jazz Concert, September 2011 The Fire Department led the effort to coordinate the return of the holiday Santa Run event, which will take place this year on the evenings of December 6th, 7th and 8th 3rd Quarter Progress Staff continues to implement use of the "Green Up Casselberry" brand. This logo has been used on websites and other publications promoting the Earth Day event held in Lake Concord Park on April 23, 2011 as well as the street tree program and other conservation /environmental programs the City offers. Staff continues to implement programs such as "Movies in the Park" as well as work with the Casselberry Little League to ensure healthy community activities are provided for residents of all ages. The Summer Program began at Lyman High School, Secret Lake Park, and at the Art House. The ball field lighting at Wirz Park was upgraded. Security was provided by the Police Department at City- sponsored events during the 3ra quarter of FY 10/11 and community safety material was distributed. Work continued in renovating the space for the Fire House Sculpture Center. The City earned the national designation "Tree City USA" community for another three years. The first annual Secret Lake Runyak (run /paddle /run) was held for a sold out crowd. Staff focused on the "Art. Culture and Jazz" brand which is supported by the City events program. o Fifty -one participants from the Leadership Seminole Class of 2010 -2011 toured the Casselberry Art House and Lake Concord Park in February. The students experienced a hands -on arts project creating their own works of art in clay and toured the art exhibit at City Hall.