City of Coon Rapids

Get help from expert volunteers in repairing lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums and much more! No dehumidifiers accepted. First come, first served. Fix-It Clinic 📆 Saturday, Oct. 3 🕙 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍 Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. Funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners & State SCORE Fund (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment). More clinics: https://lnkd.in/grbrRWY3

In need of help? Meet one of our social workers embedded with the Coon Rapids Police Department. The next session takes place TODAY (Thursday, Oct. 1) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 3150 111th Ave. All are welcome. No appointment needed. The sessions take place on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month (except holidays). Assistance may be provided for a number of concerns, including: ◼️ Mental Health ◼️ Substance Use ◼️ Homelessness or Housing Insecurity ◼️ Food Insecurity ◼️ Financial Insecurity ◼️ Job Insecurity ◼️ Child or Parenting ◼️ Older Adults/Aging https://lnkd.in/eK5J74QW

The annual Coon Rapids Fire Department Open House is just over a week away! 📆 Saturday, Oct. 10 🕙 10 a.m. to noon 📍 Fire Station #3, 3150 111th Ave. Check out fire trucks, take a station tour, spray a fire hose, watch various safety demonstrations and enjoy refreshments! https://lnkd.in/ddhCFJ_i

Come out to the Coon Rapids Farmers Market TODAY (Wednesday, Sept. 30)! The market runs every Wednesday (rain or shine) from 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 7 in the parking lot of the Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. Find fresh vegetables, berries, flowers, honeys, jams, breads and more from vendors with the Anoka County Growers Association. Cottage bakers, artists and crafters are adding variety to the market. These 12 vendors are scheduled to be at the market on Wednesday, Sept. 30: ◼ uneARThed creationz ◼ Orange Cap Woodworking ◼ Bohemian Remedy ◼ The Sourdough Shack ◼ Kiki's Photography ◼ Nice Oats ◼ Gateway Fiber ◼ Cake My Day ◼ Colorful Mind's Creations ◼ KyssKay Baked Goods & Florals ◼ G'ma's Bakery ◼ Happy Bone Dog Treats/Main Squeeze (lemonade) More info: https://lnkd.in/g-j5YGeg

A bit of rain today didn't stop city, county and state officials from celebrating the opening of the new pedestrian bridge in Port Riverwalk! The arched steel truss pedestrian bridge between Zilla St. and Egret Blvd. now connects the Coon Creek Regional Trail on either side of Coon Rapids Blvd. The trail runs from Bunker Hills Regional Park to the Coon Rapids Dam. The majority of the trail corridor follows Sand and Coon creeks through heavily wooded areas, which provide an aesthetically pleasing and relaxing trail experience. As a regional trail connection, state and federal grant money covered most of the project’s cost. The contractor is still straightening out the Coon Rapids lettering which will eventually be put back up on the bridge.

🎃 VENDORS WANTED! 🎃 Organizations and non-profits that provide extracurricular activities for youth are invited to sign up for a booth at Rocky's Pumpkin Patch! Booth registration is limited to programs that offer youth athletics, music, performing/visual arts, character development, STEM/STEAM clubs, leadership skills, volunteer opportunities and youth ministry groups. This year's event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sand Creek Park. Decorate a booth and provide candy, games or other giveaways for thousands of trick-or-treaters! Register by Sunday, Oct. 11: https://lnkd.in/gcsdZJDF

Looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community? The City is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on its various volunteer advisory commissions. Currently, there is one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and one vacancy on the Fire Civil Service Commission. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ggnEt6Gg

Election judges are needed for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Students age 16-18 are also encouraged to apply! Judges are required to take a two-hour paid online training class. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekdhhUuZ

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is offering a FREE five-week course with tips and strategies to save money and reduce food waste. Food Waste Reduction Workshop 📅 Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 27 🕡 6:30-7:30 p.m. 📍 Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr. ▪️Meal planning and bulk purchasing ▪️Food preservation strategies for smaller amounts and busy schedules ▪️How to use more parts of the foods you buy ▪️Giving leftovers a second life Register here: https://lnkd.in/e57HtxRc

The Halloween Costume and Decor Swap is TODAY (Sunday, Sept. 27) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Drive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5apJn4z