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City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — October 8, 2019 Ms. Moore continued with details about the Halloween Spooktoberfest event from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th, and mentioned that November's Art & Music in the Park and The Food Truck Bazaar would feature the Trees of Life band. Then Ms. Moore spoke about the Craft Beers & Blues festival; a two-day festival on Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th, from 4-9 p.m. Orange Blossom Blues Society was a partner for the event and would be selling a variety of craft beer. Upcoming non -City events discussed were: the Halloween dog parade and K-9 costume contest hosted by Franklin's Friends on October 26th and the Food & Wine Festival hosted by the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce on November 4th; at the Recreation Center, a free health event focused on elderly health and education on October 18th from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and the Senior Fall Dance from 5-8 p.m.; Hook Kids on Fishing, a free fishing event for kids. Ms. Moore continued with arts and culture, the "EI Arte Eleva" Latin Art Exhibit would be ongoing through November 21st. She recapped the Employee Exhibit, stating there were 24 submissions and the art work would go to Seminole County Administration as a part of the National Arts Program. IVIS. Moore reiterated the iLLuminART event and "Best Of" show by the Florida Sculptors Guild at the Art House. No questions followed. 6. Staff Report As the holiday season approached, Ms. Moore wanted to bring to the Board's attention the "Deck the Halls" event, sponsored by New Hope for Kids. Dr. Brock announced that staff submitted Lake Concord Park for American Planning Association (APA) Florida Chapter's "Great Places" contest and it was one of six finalists in the state. Voting closed October 18th. 7. Board Member Reports: Board Member Dana Callan said he is very proud of events and activities that are being provided by and for the City. Board Member Kinsey Lallathin reported that she promoted upcoming events in her neighborhood, on social media, and at her office. Additional comments followed. Board Member Lallathin also said she was interested in volunteering in December.