The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Board Monday, received a proposal with regard to the Sunnyside Park Bandshell. The proposal from Girl Scout Jr. Troop 40116 was with regard to the raking-up and clean-up of all debris around the stage, scrape off the old paint and scrub the entire stage, powerwash all accessible surfaces, and repainting of the bandshell at Sunnyside Park with white, outdoor paint, and the donation of a recycling bin, among their many proposed tasks. The Board also gave its blessing to have the Girl Scout logo or similar silhouette painted on the back side of the bandshell. The effort, when complete, will help the troop earn the Bronze Award, the highest attainable by a junior Girl Scout.  The project will be funded by Troop 40116 through the sale of their cookies and other goodies. They hope to have it completed by the end of May.

Scale (cut-away) model of the proposed picnic shelter (by Steve Livengood)

The Board also heard a proposal from Boy Scout Dylan Litty for an Eagle Scout project that would bring a table picnic shelter or two to the Schildberg Rec Area, nearest to some prime fishing spots. The shelters will cost about $2,000 each and include a metal roof, treated lumber supports and a picnic table. Litty is in the process of raising funds from downtown businesses and others. He hopes to have the project finished by no later than the end of the summer.

In other business, the Parks Board approved acting as a $100 sponsor for the Summer Fun Bus, which, like the past  years will take young people to various recreational activities in the area, such as the swimming pool, child care, etc.

Parks and Rec Director Seth Staashelm mentioned also, there will be three “Movies in the Park” events at Sunnyside Park, with the first beginning June 17th. And, the Sunnyside Summer Block Party will be held June 2nd, with the Kiwanis offering free hotdogs, beverages and popcorn. Music will be by the 1st Church of Christ in Atlantic, and includes a wide variety, including rock and roll. There will be many other forms of entertainment as well.

And, this Saturday, April 22nd, is Earth Day. The event will be held at the Schildberg Rec Area beginning at 11-a.m. and includes hot dogs, chips and cookies at Noon. All you need to do is show-up and be willing to lend a hand in cleaning up the park for a few hours.