CHRISTMAS AT THE CROSSINGS!

You're invited to a hometown holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 1st at Mississippi Crossings. This free event will include carolers and Santa visits plus cookies and cocoa, courtesy of Riverway Church. Bundle up, grab a cup of warmth, and gather around the tree at 6:00 p.m. to start a new community tradition. A Toys for Tots collection box will be available during the event if you'd like to donate an unwrapped toy. Following the event, the light displays at 307 East River Parkway will be lit until 10:00 p.m. nightly through December. Visit Mississippi Crossings to learn more.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR!

"Drum roll please...she's a beaut Clark!" If your home is decorated for the holidays, we invite you to add it to the 2022 Holiday Lights Tour. All you have to do is email your name and address to recreation@ci.champlin.mn.us by December 4. It's that easy! We'll post a list of participating homes and a map on our website by December 9. We encourage residents to plan a night to drive around this December and enjoy the holiday spirit on display. To learn more, visit Holiday Lights Tour on our website.

TOYS FOR TOTS!

The Champlin Police Department is proud to support this program again in 2022! Please consider donating an unwrapped gift to give back this holiday season. On December 9, keep an eye on the news for the Champlin squads when they join the Kare11 parade to handoff gifts to the Marines for distribution. Collection boxes are located at City Hall, the Ice Forum and the Police Station. Please drop toys by December 9. The Champlin Police Department appreciates the community support.

ROCK THE RINK!

Reserve a spot for your family and friends then join us on New Year's Eve at the Ice Forum for a fun afternoon of games. A DJ will help us Rock the Rink from 1-4:00 p.m. then we'll end with the annual balloon drop. Pre-register online for this event. Resident are $6 per skater and non-residents are $10 per skater. Registrations will be accepted until December 30, or until full. If you have skates, bring them. No skates? No worries! We have a limited number of rentals available.

WINTER 2022 CHRONICLE!

Grab a cup of cheer and look inside the Winter Newsletter to learn more about the 2022 holiday happenings and 2023 events ahead. Public safety is at the forefront of the 2023 Operating Budget alongside all of the essential services residents have grown to expect and appreciate. This historic budget highlights the addition of three new patrol officers. Along with a full budget breakdown, you'll find information on Mississippi Crossings and the new outdoor rink at Brittany Park!

A view of the Learn to Skate program offered at the Ice Forum.

WINTER PROGRAMS!

Learn to skate at the Champlin Ice Forum. We offer Hockey, Basic Skills and a Snow Plow Sam preschool program. The next session starts January 9. Pre-register online for classes. Please contact our Parks & Recreation Department at 763-421-2820 for more information on winter programs and events in 2023.

MAYOR FOR A DAY ESSAY CONTEST!

What would our city look like if kids were in charge? The League of Minnesota Cities essay contest is back! We encourage 4th, 5th and 6th graders to enter a 125-300 word response by December 12 for a chance to win $100 and public recognition. The Champlin Mayor will also be sponsoring an opportunity for a local student to win a $100 prize and an invite to a future City Council meeting. Winners will be notified in January 2023. Good luck to our Champlin students! View the contest and essay question.

We are hiring. Join our squad as we look for officers.

NOW HIRING!

We invite qualified candidates to join our team! Our Police Department is seeking officers and police reserves. Our Parks Department is looking for Facility Coordinators and Facility Attendants to service customers at Mississippi Crossings. Public Works is hiring seasonal help for outdoor rinks and general maintenance of parks, streets and facilities. The Ice Forum needs Ticket Sellers for High School hockey games. View job opportunities.

Thank you for voting in the 2022 General Election.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS!

The City Council has canvassed results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. Newly elected officials will take the oath of office in January 2023. Congratulations to Champlin Mayor, Ryan Sabas. Congratulations to Council Member Ward 1, Jessica Tesdall. Congratulations to Council Member Ward 2, Tom Moe. To learn more, view Elections on our website.

A view of the Banquet Room inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center.

RESERVE THE MCEC BANQUET ROOM!

The banquet room, inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center, seats up to 120 with overflow of up to 150, and standing 170. The surrounding park, caterer's kitchen, and inventory of tables and chairs plus an outdoor deck with spectacular views makes this riverfront venue an ideal space for any gathering. Residents get 10 percent off the following single room hourly rental rates:

Monday-Thursday | $80/hour | 4 hour minimum
Friday Daytime | $80/hour | 4 hour minimum
Friday Evenings| $100/hour | 4 hour minimum
Saturdays | $150/hour | 4 hour minimum
Sundays | $125/hour | 4 hour minimum

View Mississippi Crossings to learn more or call 763-421-2820 to reserve. Questions? Email the Event Center.

A view of conference room inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center. Rent it now!

RESERVE THE MCEC CONFERENCE ROOM!

The conference room, inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center, seats up to 24, and is located on the river, providing an impressive backdrop for a meeting. Residents get 10 percent off the following single room hourly rental rates:

Monday-Sunday | $70/hour | 4 hour minimum

View Mississippi Crossings to learn more or call 763-421-2820 to reserve. Questions? Email the Event Center.

A view of the MCEC full facility from outdoors.

RESERVE THE MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS EVENT CENTER, FULL FACILITY, ALL DAY!

A full facility rental for a 12-hour event would include the banquet room and conference room plus the lobby, caterer's kitchen, and changing rooms. Residents get 10 percent off the following full facility, all day, rental rates:

Monday-Thursday | $2,850 | 12 hours
Fridays | $3,600 | 12 hours
Saturdays | $3,800 | 12 hours
Sundays $3,300 | 12 hours

View Mississippi Crossings to learn more or call 763-421-2820 to reserve. Questions? Email the Event Center.

A view of the outdoor rink at Northland.

SEASONAL OUTDOOR RINKS!

We plan to open outdoor rinks in late December through mid-February 2023, weather permitting. The hours of operation will be 4-9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12-9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and "no school days." The locations with warming houses that will be maintained by the City are Richardson Park in Ward 1, Andrews Park in Ward 3, and Brittany Park in Ward 4. A new outdoor rink is currently being built at Brittany, courtesy of Public Works. We are accepting applications for warming house attendants. Apply online!

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

SENIOR PROGRAMMING!

Be one of the first to participate in a new club come 2023. Meet and play American Mahjong every Wednesday from 9:00 am to Noon throughout 2023 for a $12 annual fee.

Calling all card players to meet at the Community Center to play the game of 500! No partners needed. This is an open game, and we will make partners and tables as you arrive every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. A $1 prize fee will be collected at the start of each game. Pre-register online!

CONGRATULATIONS

to the recruits of the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department who recently graduated as the 21st class of the Anoka County Fire Academy and to the officers who were sworn in this past Monday, November 28!

A view of the officers sworn in during December 2022.

A view of the snowplow in a Champlin neighborhood with reminders for residents.

SNOWPLOW REMINDERS!

Public works plows once snowfall ceases to avoid plowing twice. Starting around 2:00 a.m., snow is plowed within 24 hours. It requires approximately 10 hours to plow all streets. If you experience an emergency, and your street has not been plowed, call 911 or Hennepin County at 612-596-0299. Reminder, HC is your go-to for county roads. For state highways, contact MNDOT at 511. For city streets, contact Public Works at 763-421-2820 or after hours at 952-258-5321. We encourage residents to stake curbs and stay 200 feet behind snowplows. Also, please refrain from parking on streets overnight and remember to clear hydrants, sidewalks and mailboxes. View additional tips!