February 2023 News & Events

FAMILY HAM BINGO!

You're invited to join us at 5pm or 7pm on February 24th at Mississippi Crossings for a fun family night out! Ham? Yes, we said ham. Yum! Adult winners will take home a frozen ham while kid winners get a prize. Ten games of bingo for $8; each player must have a card. Register online under special events!

SPRING CRAFT FAIR!

We're looking for vendors who want to be a part of the 2023 Spring Craft Fair at the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on May 6th. Vendors can reserve an 8'x8' booth with 6' table for only $60. Registrations will be accepted until March 31st or until full. Learn more.

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER!

The city is now accepting applications for seasonal positions and invites qualified candidates (ages 16+) to join our team! Jobs include: Splash Pad Attendants, Program Coordinators,? Assistant Program Coordinators, Park Attendants, Facility Attendants, Public Works and Utilities. Apply online!

EXPEDITION YETI 2023!

The annual winter adventure is underway this month! Go explore the designated park of the week, follow footprints and hunt yeti. Download the official answer sheet and use the letters Yeti is holding to unscramble the weekly riddle for a chance to win a prize. Learn more.

February 2 – February 7 / Mississippi Crossings
February 9 – February 14 / Richardson Park
February 16 – February 21 / Highpointe Park
February 23 – February 28 / Andrews Park

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY!

Plan to hop on over to the Mississippi Crossings Event Center for a pancake and sausage breakfast with the bunny on Saturday, March 25th. Sessions are available at 8am, 9am and 10am. Pre-sale pricing is $6 for ages 16 & under and $8 for ages 17+. Buy tickets online!

A view of the Mississippi Crossings docks.

MC WATERCRAFT SLIP LOTTERY!

The public docks at Mississippi Crossings will reopen in the Summer of 2023. Are you interested in being one of six residents who will be chosen to lease a watercraft slip at MC? It's free to enter the online lottery. Your entry allows you a chance to be chosen for a two year lease agreement (paid annually). Register online under special events by March 19th!

MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS!

View the Special Edition of the Champlin Chronicle featuring Mississippi Crossings. Inside you'll find everything you need to know about our new riverfront gathering space, a project that's been 20+ years in the making. Learn about its history, explore offerings, look back at 2022 and ahead at 2023. Rental opportunities, outdoor recreation and so much more can be found inside the pages of this special edition.

EVENT CENTER TOURS!

Have you toured the new riverfront venue at Mississippi Crossings? A warm fireplace welcome awaits! You're invited to stop by during open facility times:

Wednesdays | 6-8 p.m.
Thursdays | 1-3 p.m.

Prefer a private tour? Call 763-421-2820.

ADULT YOGA!

The next session starts Wednesday, March 29th at 6pm. Join us at the Community Center to find balance through stretching, breathing and sun salutations. This class can be modified to any skill level. Reserve a spot online!

A view of senior luncheon as another programming option for seniors.

SENIOR PROGRAMS & DAY TRIPS!

Join us for a card making class or a luncheon at the new Mississippi Crossings Event Center. Register to go on a day trip to Treasure Island this April or travel with us to the Sidekick Theater this May. Sign up for a weekly card club or explore group travel. View our Senior Newsletter then visit our website to register!

CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE!

This year's annual sale will run from May 11th to May 13th. Registration is available online if you'd like to participate. The $12 fee includes advertising in several local publications and a listing on our FREE community garage sale map.