Though it was a few days later than the actual Valentine’s Day holiday observance, the Riverbank Parks and Recreation Department threw a party of sorts at the city’s Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 17.

The event, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., was called My Little One & Me, a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance. It was designed to bring together families to celebrate the holiday of ‘love.’

The evening included a DJ, with lots of dance music to share, a photo booth to help commemorate the event, beverages and a dinner.

Volunteers from Riverbank High School served the meal to participants.

It was one of a group of new events scheduled by the Parks and Rec department through spring. They also have some popular events slated to return.

Next up on the schedule is a Job Fair, to be hosted on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be staged at the Teen Center, with on-the-spot interviews. The goal is to hire some part-time personnel for the city, with positions available including summer lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coach, park aides, recreation leaders and site monitors.

Saturday, March 23 will feature the Easter Eggstravaganza, at Jacob Myers Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and there will be three egg hunting sessions set up for kids of all ages.

In April, look for the third annal Founders Day Carnival, set for Saturday, April 27 from noon to 5 p.m.

Scheduled in the Community Center Park, this festive gathering will include free carnival games, prizes, food, music and craft vendors.

Looking ahead, every Friday in May will be a ‘Food Truck Friday’ with a variety of food, drinks, music and games at the Riverbank Sports Complex, running from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

News Editor Marg Jackson contributed to this report.