Farmington Feed in 5: Week of August 5, 2024
Hey, Farmington. It's Caryn here, bringing you the latest with the Feed in 5. We're excited for the annual national night out event happening tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6th. This is a great opportunity for police and fire department members to visit neighborhood celebrations and engage with the community. Want a visit from the police or fire department? Just request one through the link available on our website or the police department Facebook page. During your celebration, help us support the Farmington food shelf. Let's see how many pounds of donations we can gather. Check out the Farmington food shelf's most needed food, personal care, and cleaning items and bring what you can to your NNO celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you and making a difference in our community.
Caryn:The Farmington Police Department is inviting the community to an exciting career transition Q and A event, Thursday, August 15th at 7 PM at the police station. The informational session will provide a unique opportunity for potential recruits to learn about a new program being considered by the department. This potential program offers a pathway to becoming a licensed police officer with all associated costs covered. If implemented, the program will pay for tuition, equipment, and uniforms while students attend either Hennepin Technical College or Alexandria Technical College to receive the necessary education and training. Attendees will have the chance to engage with current police officers, tour the department's facilities, and get detailed information about the proposed program.
Caryn:The Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks and Recreation Department invite you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for one of Farmington's newest parks, Flagstaff Meadows. The park is located at 6699 210th Street West. The ceremony will be at 6 PM prior to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting that will be held at 7 PM at city hall. This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Find out what is being planned for parks and open spaces in your community.
Caryn:The state primary is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th with polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Voters can find their polling locations and view a sample ballot by visiting mnvotes.gov. If you can't vote in person on election day, absentee voting is available at Farmington City Hall and all Dakota County offices. Office hours for absentee voting are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended hours on Saturday, August 10th from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Monday, August 12th from 8 AM to 5 PM. All absentee ballots must be returned by 8 PM on August 13th to be counted. For questions, contact city clerk Shirley Bexler at 651-280-6803. Additionally, the candidate filing period is open and will close on August 13th at 5 PM. Those interested in running for mayor or city council must submit a completed affidavit of candidacy and a $5 payment to the city clerk in person.
Caryn:Join us this Friday, August 9th, for our last puppet wagon of the summer. Deliver your snail mail and watch the puppets perform at various locations throughout the city. Check the website calendar for times and locations.
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