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If participants ll up their bingo card and get blackout, they will be entered in a drawing for a 20-visit punch card with Apex.

“ e goal of Park and Recreation Month is to raise awareness of the essential services that park and recreation professionals provide to communities across the United States,” said Sean Star, communications manager in the department of vibrant community and neighborhoods for the City of Arvada. is year, the theme is “Where Community Grows.” Celebrating the role of park and recreation workers in bringing people together and creating strong communities, the theme focuses on the positive impact parks and recreation has.

“Apex believes Parks and Rec Month is important because we want Arvada to be socially, emotionally, and physically healthy,” said Katie Groke, Apex’s director of community services. “Parks and Rec Month is a great way to highlight what all Apex has to o er in Arvada, and it’s a fun month to celebrate recreation.”

Star also encouraged community members to share the positive impacts park and recreation has had on their lives with the hashtag #ArvadaParksMonth on all social media platforms.

“Arvada is home to an abundance of high-quality park and recreation opportunities,” added Star. “It’s im- portant to show our appreciation to the people who make those opportunities possible.”

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