RICHFIELD
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2024
Volunteer opportunities , activities unite neighbors
The best way to learn about a community is to get involved . Throughout the year , Richfield offers ways for residents to take classes , volunteer and enjoy events .
Richfield provides a variety of education and entertainment programming for residents of all ages at the Richfield Community Center . The center serves as home base for a robust schedule of classes and activities offered by the Richfield Recreation Department and provides a friendly gathering place for senior citizens and other community groups . Offerings include wellness and cultural classes , defensive-driving courses , weekly games , clubs and more . A social worker and nurse are on-site weekly to assist residents with any concerns .
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The Community Center ’ s programming also extends to the arts , with Read a Story Theater , creator space , a “ Movie of the Month ” and poetry groups . For youngsters , the community center also hosts children ’ s dance and sports programming .
When it comes to giving back , residents can get involved with the city by participating in a board or commission . Applications are accepted during the month of October , and four-year terms begin in February . In exchange for both time and effort , commission members influence the policies , actions and progress of the community . Boards and commissions include the Advisory Board of Health , Arts Commission , Civil Service Commission , Community Services Commission , Human Rights Commission , Planning Commission , Sustainability Commission and Transportation Commission . In addition , residents can volunteer at the Community Center , Wood Lake Nature Center , the farmers market and with other organizations in the community .
Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave . richfieldmn . gov / communitycenter 612-861-9385
Richfield Boards and Commissions 6700 Portland Avenue richfieldmn . gov / commissions 612-861-9184