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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — March 14, 2023 Saxophone great Will Donato and guitarist Blake Aaron co -headline the City of Casselberry's free Spring Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Lake Concord Park. There will be a VIP reception and Meet and Greet Party at the Cafe area before the show from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. and the Board is invited. Food and beverages will be provided. The 13th annual Earth Fest will be on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Concord Park. The day begins with Earth Fest with free tree and plant giveaways, butterfly releases and gardening workshops hosted by the City of Casselberry and Casselberry's Friends of the Park. The mission of the day is to bring awareness about protecting our environment, creating clean energy and reducing our carbon footprint. The areas that will educate, encourage and empower citizens to create a sustainable community include the Green Vendor Area, Entertainment Area, Food area and a Kids Zone. The event also celebrates Arbor Day. At noon, there will be the Cigar Box Guitar Festival which is sponsored by the Orange Blossom Blues Society with Friends of the Park as co-sponsors. Experience Contemporary Exhibit will be on view inside City Hall from March 13th through May 18th with a special reception happening in conjunction with the Spring Jazz and Art Festival on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This exhibition features some of the area's most exciting artists. The Women Artists Group "Milestones" Exhibit will be on view inside the Art House from March 3rd through March 28th. In April on view will be the Recycled Art Exhibition from April 41h through April 29th with a reception from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the 29th during the Earth Fest event. This exhibit is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Casselberry. The AP Student Artwork Showcase concluded in February. Thank you to Board Chair Katy Farmer for her contribution to make this event possible each year. Upon conclusion Ms. Moore requested comments and questions from the Board. Board member Woody Bass asked about the possibility of expanding the hours of some of our facilities, including the Art House which currently is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Mr. Bass stated we have been working hard on improving our facilities and questioned if we also are looking to improve the times the facilities are accessible to the public. Ms. Moore stated extended hours were not possible based on the current staffing availability and that our hours are similar to others in the area. She shared the art exhibits are open concurrently with our events in Lake Concord Park. 9. Board Member Reports Board Member Nick Santiago expressed appreciation for the improvements to the parks and how great they look. Mr. Santiago shared that he is enjoying Secret Lake Park along with many others in the community. 4