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2021

VMCC 20th Anniversary - February 20 days of fun to celebrate 20 years of the VMCC! All events are complete. Still able to get our membership and personal training specials: All month: $2 Membership Enrollment Special Personal Training Special: Feb. 6-26
Princess Dance in a Box - pick-up begins on March 4 \| Ages 4-12 An enchanted evening awaits all young royalty and their special guest at home! This box will bring our popular Princess Dance event to the comfort and safety of your own home. Register for an event box and pick it up beginning March 4 at the at the Veteran's Memorial Community Center- Guest Services Desk. Once you have your box, you can pick an evening that is convenient for you to dive in and celebrate together. Don’t worry about a thing, we will walk you through every step of the way. The event box will include: An official invitation to give to your child Table settings for two Official royal crown List of music suggestions Craft project Dinner recipe(s) Special dessert Link for a (pre-recorded) VIRTUAL visit with Miss Minnesota 2020! She will give your young royalty a special message, a mini fashion show of her royal closet, and a SING-A-LONG! You will also receive an email to contact a Recreation Coordinator with ANY question you may have as you plan your special night (i.e. tips & tricks, decorating ideas, additional ways to make your young royal feel special!) We would love to help!	Miss Minnesota 2020; Photo credit: Paula Preston Photography Hair: James Peterson; Makeup: Penny Wells
NEW Snowshoeing: March 13 \| Ages 5+ Explore the woods and valleys of Inver Grove Heights with your family on a guided snowshoe hike with a Dakota County Naturalist. All snowshoe equipment is provided. This program is in partnership with Dakota County. Intro to Snowshoeing: March 13 at 2 p.m. Location: South Valley Park Register now
How to Draw & Paint a Unicorn \| Saturday, Feb. 27 \| 9:30-11:30 a.m. \| Ages 5-12 Let your artist go unicorn-crazy! In this KidCreate Studio Art Workshop, students will learn a simple step-by-step process to draw and paint a unicorn. Perfect for your unicorn enthusiast! Kids grades K-5 can sign up now: 651-450-2480 Online
Kids Sports Night: April 9 – Two Sessions: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. \| Ages 4-12 The theme is "All Sports" and everyone is encouraged to dress to show support for their favorite team, player or sport. This fun-filled night includes a boxed dinner, sport skill activities and obstacle courses, dancing, photo prop area, and a chance to win some prizes! All games and activities will use safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (social distancing, items sanitized after each use and/or hands free). Location: VMCC, West Arena Turf $28 parent/child pair; $12 for additional child. Pre-registration is required by March 29

March 2021

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31	1	2	3

Mon Mar. 1 - Wed Mar. 31

Spring Ahead Walking Program
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Thu Mar. 4 - Wed Mar. 10

Princess Dance In A Box
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Sat Mar. 13

Aqua Egg Hunt
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Sat Mar. 13

Intro to Snowshoeing
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Sat Mar. 20

Egg Hunt
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Sat Mar. 20

Flashlight Egg Hunt
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Thu Apr. 8

Virtual BINGO Night!
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Fri Apr. 9

Kids Sports Night
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Celebrate with Us!

Some events require registration. You can register:

Online
By Phone: 651-450-2585
In-person: Parks & Rec Office, 8055 Barbara Ave.

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Call the IGH Weather Hot Line at 651-450-2595 to check the status for city-led program and events due to inclement weather. We strive to update by 4:30 p.m. After hours, it is up to the coaches and instructors to make the final decision.

*We cannot make weather-related decisions for other league associations or events held in our community by other businesses or organizations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at a community or special event? Visit our volunteer opportunities web page for more info.

VMCC 20th Anniversary - February 20 days of fun to celebrate 20 years of the VMCC! All events are complete. Still able to get our membership and personal training specials: All month: $2 Membership Enrollment Special Personal Training Special: Feb. 6-26
Princess Dance in a Box - pick-up begins on March 4 \| Ages 4-12 An enchanted evening awaits all young royalty and their special guest at home! This box will bring our popular Princess Dance event to the comfort and safety of your own home. Register for an event box and pick it up beginning March 4 at the at the Veteran's Memorial Community Center- Guest Services Desk. Once you have your box, you can pick an evening that is convenient for you to dive in and celebrate together. Don’t worry about a thing, we will walk you through every step of the way. The event box will include: An official invitation to give to your child Table settings for two Official royal crown List of music suggestions Craft project Dinner recipe(s) Special dessert Link for a (pre-recorded) VIRTUAL visit with Miss Minnesota 2020! She will give your young royalty a special message, a mini fashion show of her royal closet, and a SING-A-LONG! You will also receive an email to contact a Recreation Coordinator with ANY question you may have as you plan your special night (i.e. tips & tricks, decorating ideas, additional ways to make your young royal feel special!) We would love to help!	Miss Minnesota 2020; Photo credit: Paula Preston Photography Hair: James Peterson; Makeup: Penny Wells
NEW Snowshoeing: March 13 \| Ages 5+ Explore the woods and valleys of Inver Grove Heights with your family on a guided snowshoe hike with a Dakota County Naturalist. All snowshoe equipment is provided. This program is in partnership with Dakota County. Intro to Snowshoeing: March 13 at 2 p.m. Location: South Valley Park Register now
How to Draw & Paint a Unicorn \| Saturday, Feb. 27 \| 9:30-11:30 a.m. \| Ages 5-12 Let your artist go unicorn-crazy! In this KidCreate Studio Art Workshop, students will learn a simple step-by-step process to draw and paint a unicorn. Perfect for your unicorn enthusiast! Kids grades K-5 can sign up now: 651-450-2480 Online
Kids Sports Night: April 9 – Two Sessions: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. \| Ages 4-12 The theme is "All Sports" and everyone is encouraged to dress to show support for their favorite team, player or sport. This fun-filled night includes a boxed dinner, sport skill activities and obstacle courses, dancing, photo prop area, and a chance to win some prizes! All games and activities will use safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (social distancing, items sanitized after each use and/or hands free). Location: VMCC, West Arena Turf $28 parent/child pair; $12 for additional child. Pre-registration is required by March 29

Spring Ahead Walking Program: March 1-31 Walk Two Miles per day for 31 Days! Walk and log your mileage from March 1–31. Complete 62 miles and earn a Spring Ahead 2021 T-shirt. Register Online with Code FP-P150 In-person: Guest Services or the Parks and Recreation office Call 651-450-2480
Egg Hunts Aqua Egg Hunt - March 13: 2 sessions (10 a.m. or 11 a.m.) - VMCC Grove Aquatic Center (ages 3+) Classic Egg Hunt - March 20: 3 sessions (1p, 1:45p, 2:30p) - Rich Valley Park (ages 3-10) Flashlight Egg Hunt - March 20 at 8:30 p.m. - Rich Valley Park (ages 10-13) Coloring Contest: Entries due by March 20 Entries will be available online beginning March 1 online here, at Heartland Credit Union (5500 Robert Trail) or at the VMCC (8055 Barbara Ave). Entries are due by Saturday, March 20; they can be dropped off at Heartland Credit Union or at the VMCC. Download and complete our cute coloring sheet! JPEG or PDF First and second place prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories: Age 3–pre–Kindergarten Grades 2–3 Kindergarten–Grade 1 Grades 4–5
No School - Head to the Pool & Ice Rink: March 29-April 2 Open Swim $7.50/person - must register Open Skate: $4.50.person (Open Freestyle and Open Hockey cost additional) - must register
Virtual BINGO: April 8: 6:30-8 p.m. \| Ages 5+ Join us online for Inver Grove Heights’ first ever VIRTUAL BINGO EVENT! Register online and join the rest of the community for a fun filled experience! Prizes will be available! $10 for 6 cards Register by April 1 with code FA-P123
Kids Sports Night: April 9 – Two Sessions: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. \| Ages 4-12 The theme is "All Sports" and everyone is encouraged to dress to show support for their favorite team, player or sport. This fun-filled night includes a boxed dinner, sport skill activities and obstacle courses, dancing, photo prop area, and a chance to win some prizes! All games and activities will use safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (social distancing, items sanitized after each use and/or hands free). Location: VMCC, West Arena Turf $28 parent/child pair; $12 for additional child. Pre-registration is required by March 29
Healthy Living Fair: Wednesday, April 21 \| 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Vendor booths with information on adult health, wellness, housing transitions, financial planning and more. Interested in being a vendor? Call 651-450-2480 for more details.

Reservations & Special Events

Egg-cellent Fun this Spring!

Open Swim at the Water Park! Reserve Your Spot.

Skating & Ice Time in our Ice Arenas. Reserve your spot.

Take-home kits for young artists!

Plan a Fun Pool Party!

You’re Invited!

2021

VMCC 20th Anniversary - February

All events are complete. Still able to get our membership and personal training specials:

Princess Dance in a Box - pick-up begins on March 4 | Ages 4-12

**NEW** Snowshoeing: March 13 | Ages 5+

How to Draw & Paint a Unicorn | Saturday, Feb. 27 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Ages 5-12

Kids Sports Night: April 9 – Two Sessions: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. | Ages 4-12

2021

Spring Ahead Walking Program: March 1-31

Egg Hunts

Coloring Contest: Entries due by March 20

No School - Head to the Pool & Ice Rink: March 29-April 2

Virtual BINGO: April 8: 6:30-8 p.m. | Ages 5+

Kids Sports Night: April 9 – Two Sessions: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. | Ages 4-12

Healthy Living Fair: Wednesday, April 21 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

2021

Let's Paw-ty Dog Park Event: Date TBD

Events throughout the year

March 2021

Mon Mar. 1 - Wed Mar. 31

Thu Mar. 4 - Wed Mar. 10

Sat Mar. 13

Sat Mar. 13

Sat Mar. 20

Sat Mar. 20

Thu Apr. 8

Fri Apr. 9

Celebrate with Us!

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Volunteer Opportunities

NEW Snowshoeing: March 13 | Ages 5+