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Partnership Packages

2022

BlaineEvents.com 2021 Night to Unite

RecPartners Winter/Spring Program Season Winter Holiday Celebration............................................................................................................................4-5

Summer Program Season Earth Day.................................................................................................................................................................6-7 Performance in the Park..................................................................................................................................8-9 Safety Camp......................................................................................................................................................10-11 Bark in the Park................................................................................................................................................12-13

Fall Program Season

Winter/Spring

Senior Safety and Wellness Fair...............................................................................................................14-15 WorldFest.......................................................................................................................................................... 16-17

Other Year Round Opportunities Blaine Wetland Sanctuary......................................................................................................................... 18-19 Coffee with a Cop...........................................................................................................................................20-21 Impressions of Blaine...................................................................................................................................22-23

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2022 Event Season

RecPartners Winter/Spring

Partnership Opportunities Available to Area Businesses Businesses searching for creative ways to reach new, loyal, and active customers are invited to partner with the Blaine Parks and Recreation Department and Blaine Police Department for great results.

Sponsors are sought on an ongoing basis for a variety of community events. By partnering with Blaine Parks and Recreation or the Blaine Police Department you can increase your business exposure within the community and enhance your customer base. The cross marketing offered will benefit your business and strengthen your roots in the community and surrounding areas.

The Blaine Parks and Recreation and the Blaine Police Department have many sponsorship opportunities that can be tailored to your marketing goals and budget.

Get face to face with thousands of new customers.

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BlaineEvents.com 763-785-6164 World Fest, Tom Ryan Park, photo by Sarah Grace Photography

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Winter Holiday Celebration Sunday November 29 5:30-8pm Free

Winter/Spring

Tom Ryan Park

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2022 Event Season

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The Winter Holiday Celebration at Blaine City Hall, will include a variety of great activities for the whole family. All activities are free and run continuously throughout the evening. The event will feature the lighting of Tom Ryan Park with beautiful lights and a large lit tree.

Enjoy live holiday music, s’mores by the fire, hot chocolate, and much more.

Santa and his reindeer will be at the event, but Santa will not be available for individual visits or photographs. Children can be part of the kids secret holiday shopping spree which will be located inside city hall, gifts range from $1 - $15 and gift wrapping is free.

Partnership Options Gold Sponsor........................................... $500 •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements

Silver Sponsor..........................................$250 • •

Logo on event website Logo in select advertisements

Target Audience • •

Families of all ages Approximate attendance of 2,000

Winter/Spring

Winter Holiday Celebration

Promotional Plan Print Media • • • •

CityConnect RecConnect Posters School flyer, one per year

Digital Media Volunteers are needed.

For more information, visit

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Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect Event featured on billboard

BlaineMN.gov/ WinterHolidayCelebration

Event Contact Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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Neighborhood Park Clean-up

Invest Give back to the Earth Make a Difference

Summer

in your Neighborhood

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Any Day and Time April 11 - May 13 Supplies provided, you provide the volunteers.

2022 Event Season

RecPartners Businesses, community groups, and neighborhoods are invited to clean up a park or pond in celebration of Earth Day. Like the earth, time is a precious resource. Blaine Parks and Recreation has designated five weeks for clean up efforts to fit any schedule.

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ EarthDay

Partnership Options Promotional Sponsor............ Any Amount •

Donate items or funds to be placed in the Earth Day kit.

Sponsor.......................................................$100

Summer

Earth Day

Volunteer Group •

Organize a group from your business to adopt a park for Earth Day. Sign up at BlaineMN.gov/ EarthDay

Target Audience • • • • •

All ages Scouts, chore groups, neighborhoods Approximate attendance, 24 clean ups Service minded Focused on improving the community

Promotional Plan Print Media • •

CityConnect RecConnect

Digital Media • • •

Event website Facebook posts RecConnect

Event Contact Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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Summer 2022

Summer

Free

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Performance in the Park

Performance in the Park for Kids

Thursday Evenings June 16 - August 18

Tuesday Evenings June 14 - August 16

Tom Ryan Park

Tom Ryan Park

6pm

Free

2022 Event Season

6pm

Free

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This free concert series lasts all summer and features a variety of musical genres.

From polka to kids to rock to blues, Performance in the Park has something for everyone. Partnering with these events is perfect for the organization looking for long-term exposure. Select the level of participation with the options outlined below, or contact us to custom the experience.

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ PerformanceinthePark

Partnership Options Sustaining Partner............................. $1,500 • •

Includes sponsorship of Performance in the Park and Kids Concerts Logo on event website and in select advertisements

Summer

Performance in the Park

Gold Sponsor............................................$750 • • •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Choose Performance in the Park or Kids Concerts Booth space at five concerts

Silver Sponsor......................................... $500 • • •

Choose Performance in the Park or Kids Concerts Booth space at three concerts Logo on website and print media

Bronze Sponsor.......................................$250 •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements

Target Audience • • •

All ages Total attendance 4,500 Focused on community engagement

Promotional Plan In-Kind Donations We are always looking for ways to draw more audience members. If you run a restaurant, ice cream shop, or have a unique giveaway, contact Blaine Parks and Recreation to discuss a partnership.

Event Contact

Print Media • • • • •

CityConnect RecConnect Posters School flyer Flyer to summer program participants (1,500 families)

Digital Media • • • •

Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect Event featured on billboard

Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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Summer

Tuesday, August 9 Wednesday, August 10

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2019 Safety Camp, SBM Fire Station

2022 Event Season

RecPartners Co-sponsored by the Blaine Police and Parks and Recreation Departments, and the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire Department. More than 160 fourth grade children will spend two days learning skills necessary to avoid injury and cope with emergency situations.

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disabling injury for children ages birth to 14. The goal of Safety Camp is to help reduce the number of these incidents. With your help we can accomplish our goal For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ SafetyCamp

Partnership Options Gold Sponsor........................................$1,000 Silver Sponsor........................................$500+ Bronze Sponsor.....................$500 & under Sponsors receive the following at any sponsorship level: • •

Summer

Safety Camp

Name listed on promotional materials, in the Blaine CityConnect, and on the event website Recognition on awards ceremony handout and displayed on media screen.

In-Kind Donations Please contact Joy Handt to discuss in-kind donation options.

Target Audience • •

hildren entering fourth grade.

C Parents and family members

Promotional Plan Print Media • •

RecConnect School flyer

Digital Media • • •

Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect

Event Contact Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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RecPartners Bark in the Park

Summer

Thursday, August 18, 5-7pm Aquatore Dog Park

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2022 Event Season

RecPartners To mark the start of the dog days of summer, Blaine hosts Bark in the Park.

Bring your favorite four-legged friend and visit with companies and nonprofit groups specializing in dogs. Dog licenses will be available for free (with proof of vaccination), nail trimming will be offered, and dog merchandise will be for sale at the vendor booths. Pet owners and their pets can also enjoy the pup-arazzi photo booth, sounds of the Backyard Band, and delicious food from food truck vendors. Bark in the Park is a great fit for businesses in the pet supply industry and those with a customer base of youth and families.

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ BarkinthePark

Partnership Options Sponsor.......................................................$250 • •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Complimentary booth space

Summer

Bark in the Park

Vendor Booth........................................... $150 Non-profit Booth......................................Free •

Need to register

Target Audience • •

All ages Pet owners and lovers

Promotional Plan Print Media • • •

CityConnect RecConnect Posters

Digital Media • • •

Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect

Event Contact Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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RecPartners Senior Safety Fair

Fall

Thursday, May 5 8:30am - 3:30pm

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Senior Safety Fair, SBM Fire Department Station 3

2022 Event Season

RecPartners Each spring, the Blaine Police Department, in partnership with the Mary Ann Young Center, the Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Department, and Spring Lake Park - Blaine - Mounds View Fire Department conduct a one-day safety and wellness fair for the senior population.

Seniors may register for $10.

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ SeniorSafetyFair

Partnership Options Gold Sponsor........................................... $500 • • • •

Fall

Senior Safety Fair

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Logo on event bag Recognition from keynote speaker Booth space in resource fair

Silver Sponsor......................................... $300 • • •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Logo on event bag Booth space in resource fair

Bronze Sponsor.......................................$100 • •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Sponsorship of morning or afternoon break

Target Audience • •

Area adult community 55+ Attendance 80

Promotional Plan Print Media • •

CityConnect RecConnect

Digital Media • • •

Event website RecConnect CommunityConnect

Event Contact Ted Berg tberg@blainemn.gov 763-717-2713

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RecPartners

Fall

Saturday, September 17, 1-4pm Tom Ryan Park

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Blaine WorldFest, photo by Sarah Grace Photography

2022 Event Season

RecPartners Blaine WorldFest is an annual event celebrating diversity in Blaine. WorldFest highlights a variety of cultures and ethnicities through food, art, music, dance, and education. WorldFest is a great fit for organizations looking for a diverse and educational event.

Partnership Options Gold Sponsor........................................... $500 • •

Fall

WorldFest

Logo on event website and in select advertisements Complimentary booth space

Silver Sponsor......................................... $300 •

Logo on event website and in select advertisements

For-profit Booth......................................... $20 For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ WorldFest

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Must have items related to ethnic and cultural diversity

Non-profit Booth.........................No Charge •

Must represent or educate on ethnic and cultural diversity

Target Audience • • •

Families of all ages Approximate attendance 1,000 Focused globally

Promotional Plan Print Media • • •

CityConnect RecConnect Posters

Digital Media • • • •

Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect Event featured on billboard

Event Contact Joy Handt jhandt@blainemn.gov 763-717-2724

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Other Activities

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2022 Event Season

RecPartners Partnership Options Two Signs...............................................$2,500

The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary (BWS) is over 500 acres of wetland and upland.

A boardwalk through sanctuary extends from a parking lot along Lexington Avenue through both wetland and upland habitats and connects to East Lake Park.

Future plans include additional trails (exact locations are yet to be determined) and a nature pavilion.

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Environmental education is a focus of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary. If your business is environmentally focused, consider sponsoring activities at the wetland sanctuary or donating funds for programming and promotional items.

Sponsor an Event................................. Varies

In addition, BWS has educational sign opportunities available for businesses, organizations, groups, or individuals looking for a unique and affordable advertising or legacy option. The sponsorship also offers an opportunity to invest in the ongoing programming and maintenance efforts at BWS.

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Includes logo or name on sign Information on the BWS website when QR code is used Choice of location

One Sign................................................. $1,500 • • •

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Includes logo or name on sign Information on the BWS website when QR code is used Choice of location

Other Activities

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

Logo in select advertisements

Target Audience • •

All ages Environmental education offered seasonally

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ WetlandSanctuary

Event Contact Nate Monahan nmonahan@blainemn.gov 763-785-6151

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RecPartners

Other Activities

Bike with a Cop Donut with a Cop Pop with a Cop Popsicle with a Cop Story Time with a Cop

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2022 Event Season

RecPartners Partnership Options

Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity to break down the barriers that, on occasion, exist between police officers and the citizens they serve. Taking time to meet in a neutral location provides for real conversations about issues that matter. The officers have a chance to answer questions and share important information. It is also a chance for kids to meet an officer and get some fun givea-ways.

Special Event Sponsor

Over the past few years the Blaine Police Department has expanded on the Coffee with a Cop idea and created Bike with a Cop, Coffee and Story Time with a Cop, Donut with a Cop, Pop with a Cop, and Popsicle with a Cop.

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Businesses can partner with the Blaine Police Department to offer complimentary coffee, donuts, etc.

For more information, visit

BlaineMN.gov/ CoffeewithaCop

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Sponsor a special event such as Bike with a Cop, Popsicle with a Cop, etc.

Offer complimentary treats and/or refreshments.

Venue Sponsor • •

Sponsor a special event at your business such as Donut with a Cop, Coffee with a Cop, etc.

Offer complimentary treats and/or refreshments

Other Activities

Coffee with a Cop

Target Audience All ages A chance to get to know the police officers that serve the city.

Promotional Plan Print Media • • •

CityConnect RecConnect Posters

Digital Media • • • •

Event website Facebook campaign RecConnect CommunityConnect

Event Contact Ted Berg tberg@blainemn.gov 763-717-2713

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RecPartners Special Winter Events Submission Dates: February 1-28 Finalists Announced: March 11 People’s Choice Voting: March 11-31 Winners Announced: April 8

Submission Dates: May 1-31 Finalists Announced: June 10 People’s Choice Voting: June 10-30 Winners Announced: July 8

Summer

Fall

Submission Dates: August 1-31 Finalists Announced: September 9 People’s Choice Voting: September 9-30 Winners Announced: October 7

Submission Dates: November 1-30 Finalists Announced: December 10 People’s Choice Voting: December 10-31 Winners Announced: January 6, 2023

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Spring

2020 Photo of the Year, Impressions of Blaine, photo by Jennifer Koste

2022 Event Season

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Show us your best shot. From people, pets, and places to celebrations and locations, you are invited to show us your impression of Blaine. Impressions of Blaine Photo Contest is held quarterly, capturing the best that Blaine has to offer each season. Impressions of Blaine is great for any business looking for more exposure. If you run a restaurant, ice cream shop, or have a unique giveaway, contact Blaine Parks and Recreation to discuss a partnership.

For more information, visit

Partnership Options Seasonal Sponsors............ $10 Gift Cards Photo of the Year.................. $50 Gift Card

Target Audience • • •

All ages Offered seasonally Approximate participation 20 to 30 photos per season

Promotional Plan

Other Activities

Impressions of Blaine

Print Media •

RecConnect

Digital Media • • •

Event website Facebook posts RecConnect

BlaineMN.gov/ ImpressionsofBlaine

Event Contact Heidi Andrea handrea@blainemn.gov 763-717-2638

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