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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting—June 14, 2022 b) Recreation Update Linda Moore shared that the Spring Jazz and Art event featuring Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner was well attended, along with the Folk Festival featuring the band Yarn. Earth Fest was held at the end of April and included a Cigar Box festival sponsored by Orange Blossom Blues. Free trees were given out and there were two butterfly launches. A big thank you too to our other sponsor, Friends of the Park, who held a teacup auction along with other items that helped raise funds for park related projects. In May we celebrated Older Americans month, a national program, recognizing many of our key seniors who are active and volunteer their time and talents to the community. Additionally, we held a Senior Art exhibit at the Art House during the month. Rock N' Blues concert and Car Show, sponsored by Orange Blossom Blues, was held Memorial Day weekend. A large crowd enjoyed the cars and music and we recognized our veterans. Food trucks are the second Fridays of each month and the entertainment for July's event is guitarist Dane Colbert. Fall events include Latin Jazz and Art with percussionist Tito Puenta, Jr. and musician Rico Monaco on Saturday, September 241h and Pure Prairie League on Saturday, October 29th for the Country Rock and Car Show event. Get Out Casselberry is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon. All are welcome to come and try out a Paddleboard and Kayak. Paddleboard USA will be on hand to provide demonstrations and help those interested in learning how to stand up on a paddleboard. Summer camp at Wirz Park is full. The Wirz pool is now open with a daily cost of $2 for Casselberry residents and $3 for non-residents. Swim lessons are also offered. Currently in the Art House is the Pastel Society of Central Florida exhibit. In the Sculpture House our Artist in Residence is Shannon Rae Lindsey. Ms. Lindsey is an Artist, Professor and the UCF Art Gallery Director. 8. Board Member Resorts Board Member Nick Santiago expressed appreciation for everything looking great. Board member LeAnn Nash expressed excitement for all the upcoming activities. Board Chair Katy Farmer shared appreciation for the presentations provided at tonight's meeting and excitement for seeing music events, the arts, activities at Wirz Park, all coming back. 9. Audience Participation rem 10. Adiournment Board Chair Katy Farmer adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.