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THE SOMETHING MORE CITY
NEWSLETTER
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
INCLUDES THE 1978 SPRING
BROOKLYN CENTER
PARK & RECREATION
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BROCHURE BROOKLYN CENTER
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IT O N CENTER /REPORT* MANAGER'S
MARCH, 1978 NO. 17
Revision, Updating Continues On City Operates
Comprehensive Development Plan Under Council —
Work continues for a major revision transportation, waste control, and Manager System
and updating of Brooklyn Center's parks. Other items to be covered include
Comprehensive Development Plan, as housing, environmental controls, and
directed by the Metropolitan Land Plan- capital improvements. The City of Brooklyn Center is
ning Act, passed by the 1976 Legisla- Related to this plan, is the special governed under the Council -Man-
ture. planning of the Mississippi River Critical ager form of government. Legisla-
The law requires that each munici- Area Corridor which is defined by law, tive decisions are made by a five -
pality in the seven - county metropolitan and in Brooklyn Center includes rough- member council with regularly
area develop and adopt a Comprehen- ly the area east of Highway 169 and the scheduled meetings at the City Hall,
sive Development Plan to be consistent new Freeway Corridor. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway.
with the planning guidelines set forth in A state grant has been provided to Council members include:
the law and adopted by the Metro assist in the critical area planning, and it Bill Fignar, Tony Kuefler, Gene
Council. is the intent of the City to combine Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Dean
The guidelines deal with various these planning efforts with the general Nyquist is the Mayor of Brooklyn
metropolitan systems including airports, comprehensive planning of the entire Center.
community. A planning assistance grant Heading the administration of
CEAP Services application has also been submitted to the City is City Manager Gerald
the Metropolitan Council. Splinter. Members of the City staff
To Be Provided The Planning Commission will con- carry out the decisions of the
tinue working on the plan, drawing up- Council under the direction of the
on the input from the six Neighborhood Manager.
Despite Loss Advisory Groups created during the mid
Services will continue to be provided 1960's when the initial Comprehensive
by the Community Emergency Assis- Plan was developed. Valuable Service
tance Program (CEAP), despite the fact It is expected that the City Council
that their headquarters have been closed will approve the designation of a con
q sultant to assist the City in defining its Five citizen commissions aid the
due to a fire. Brooklyn Center City Council in an
According to CEAP president, Ed goals, and to achieve the technical infor
advisory capacity regarding a wide range
Theisen, the fire caused a total loss to mation required for the Plan. of activities from planning to human
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the headquarters located at 7100 Brook- The overall Plan is to be co rights.
I n Boulevard. by December, 1979 at which time it will
y be reviewed by all adjacent communities Active commissions operating in the
CEAP served the communities of City include the Planning Commission,
Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park to and school districts to Brooklyn Center.
y y In turn the City will also be reviewing Conservation Commission, Human
,
provide the residents basic emergency Rights Commission, Park and Recrea-
social services such as food, clothing, he plans formulated by the neighboring
9 tion Commission, and the Housing
shelter, household staples, as well as communities and school districts.
Commission.
assistance to the needy in their deal- The City's Plan then will be turned Members volunteer their time to
ins with other agencies, and assistance over to the Metropolitan Council by
g g attend meetings, at least monthly, to
for the senior citizens. July, 1980 for review and comment address matters relevant to the parti-
Until further notice, please call prior to official adoption by the City cular commissions. All commission
561 -0858 for additional information Council. members are appointed by the Mayor,
regarding the CEAP services. subject to confirmation by the City
Committees have been formed to *Citizen inquiries and requests may Council.
raise funds needed due to the fire, be directed at the City Administra- Any resident interested in being con -
along with reaching decisions regard- tion. If there is any question regard - sidered as a commission member should
ing the re- building of the old head- ing a service that we are authorized contact the City Manager's Office, 6301
quarters, and to find temporary facili- to perform, please call us at
p y 581 -5440. Shingle Creek Parkway, or call 561 -
ties. 5440.
, Traffic Signals
Life Saving Course Is Offered To Be Installed
To Residents; Refresher Available Alon g T.H. 169
ques. Since the course was started in
An excellent and proven life- saving late 1976, approximately 1,200 res- Responding to concerns raised rela-
course, the "ABC's of Life Saving ", is idents have been involved in the pro- tive to pedestrian crossing safety along
being offered by the Brooklyn Center gram. T.H. 169 northerly of F.I. 94, the
Police and Fire Departments through Minnesota Department of Transporta-
the office of Emergency Preparedness. Persons taking the three -hour course tion has scheduled the installation of
receive a certification card and assur-
This course was proven extreme) traffic signals.
Y ance against legal liability for rendering These signals, with pedestrian cross -
effective in Seattle, where nearly 100, aid.
000 residents have received the training ing indicators, will be installed at the
during the past few years, and officials The class is offered free of charge intersection of T.H. 169 and 66th Ave -
credit the program with saving more throughout the community. Civic organ- nue North, along with flashing overhead
than 500 heart attack victims. izations in need of a program idea, beacons at the intersections of 69th and
should contact the department regard- 73rd Avenues North.
According to experts, the first two or ing the course. Neighborhood groups The permanent signal system at 66th
three minutes of a coronary crisis are can also contact the office for addi- Avenue North will require some semi -
crucial in many instances. The key is for tional information. permanent road work to allow the
people on the spot to administer simple, The department is also offering a signal system to operate in a safe and
emergency coronary care to keep the efficient manner.
refresher course (one -hour) to the res-
victim's blood running until professional Construction on this project is sched-
idents who have already taken the full
medical help arrives. course. For additional information uled to begin during the summer of
The goal of the program is to have at regarding the overall program, please 1978, with completion planned for late
least one person in every Brooklyn contact Mary Harty at 561 -5440, fall of 1978. The flashing overhead
pedestrian crossing warning beacons
Center home trained in lifesaving techni- extension 49. are scheduled to— be installed during
the early summer of 1978.
The Department of Transportation
Open Forum Implemented cannot install traffic signals at either
69th Avenue or 73rd Avenue North at
this time, since there are other inter-
For Resident Benefit
sections in the district with higher
priority and greater need for signal -
The Brooklyn Center City Council comments to approximately five min- ization, as well as the limited funds
has implemented an "Open Forum" utes during this session. Interested available within the department.
to give any resident the opportunity to residents can contact the City Hall at
address the City Council as a whole, and 561 -5440 for further information, and
comment on any opinion, problem, con- to understand the rules that will govern Traffic Signal
cern or complaint that is relevant to the the Forum.
affairs of this City and its policies and The Open Forum is not designed to I m provements
practices.
supplant other means of communication
The Forum was implemented after such as direct contact with members of The City of Brooklyn Center has
the City mailed out a questionnaire the Council, the City Manager, City been recently informed by the Minne-
seeking the opinion of the residents con- Department heads, or City staff. sota Department of Transportation that
cerning the best time to conduct the Use of these other means of com- traffic signal improvements along T.H.
152 are scheduled for 1978.
Forum. munication are encouraged by the City
The scheduled work consists of the
It has been decided that official of Brooklyn Center. It is not the intent installation of new traffic signals with
Council meetings will begin at 7 P.M. of the City Council that the Open pedestrian crossing indicators, and left
instead of the normal 7:30 P.M. start- Forum be used to air personality grie- turn movement indicators for the signals
ing time. The Council will first review vances or for political endorsement or at County Road 10, and the synchroni-
the preliminary items on the agenda campaign purposes. zation of the various traffic signals be-
before starting the Open Forum. After The City Council will hear each per- tween County Road 10 and 69th Ave -
the Forum closes, the Council will then son wishing to address them, but would nue North. The work is scheduled to be
return to other agenda items. not be expected to take any immediate accomplished during the summer of
Residents will be asked to limit their action regarding items or issues raised. 1978.
Health Service Noise Abatement Walls
Available Construction Rescheduled
The Suburban Public Health Nursing T.H. 152 to Noble Avenue North, may
Service is available to community resid- Since funds were not available for be constructed in 1978.
ents in need. the construction of all Minnesota However, the Minnesota Department
The service is supported partment of Transporation projects of Transportation is currently working
ppor by City tax a proposed in 1977, the noise abatement on the acquisition of certain properties
ices. Fees for services may include a
dollars, United Way and d f fees for ser walls scheduled for construction in for the noise mounds. If direct purchase small charge for clinic services and flex Brooklyn Center in 1977 are now re-
cannot be accomplished and condemn -
scheduled for construction during the ation is necessary, this segment of the
ible charges for nursing care in the summer of 1978.
home. noise abatement project will probably
The construction includes walls at be delayed until the 1979 construction
Charges are based on the patient's or the following locations: season.
family's ability to pay, and third party
Both sides of I -94 from Xerxes to The noise abatement in other areas
payment through Medicare, Welfare, Beard Avenue North. of Brooklyn Center adjacent to 1 -94
Veteran's Administration, Cancer * South side of 1 -94 from Beard to will be installed in conjunction with
Society and private insurance. There T.H. 152. the improvements of 1 -94 from T.H.
is no charge for visits made for the * Both sides of 1 -94 from Noble Ave- 152 to T.H. 169, and the newconstruc-
purpose of health supervision and nue to the west corporate limits. tion of 1 -94 from 53rd Avenue to 62nd
health teaching. The noise mounds and wall proposed Avenue scheduled to be completed in
If help is needed due to extended ill- along the south side of F.I. 94, from 1981.
ness or disability in the home, the
public health nurse can assist with
baths, injections or other treatments, Ordinances Regulates
and with rehabilitation and general
nursing care of the patient. Licensing Of Pets
The nurse will also help the patient
and the family to understand the ill- than two dogs exceeding six months of
ness, and will help to carry out the plan An ordinance in Brooklyn Center age.
for care established by the physician, regulates the keeping of pets and the Dogs are not allowed on the private
licensing of dogs. property of another person without
wers from the nurse regarding heallth th
Expectant mothers can obtain a For the convenience of the residents, consent, and the animal must be res-
and planning for the baby's arrival. dog licenses can be purchased at the trained to his premises by leashing,
After the birth, aid can also be provided City Hall or the Community Center. fencing or immediate supervision and
regarding general needs of the child. Dog licenses expire each year on May verbal command of the owner.
31, and will cost $5 for a male or female Dogs running at large may be im-
If the patient is not able to afford dog, and $3 for a neutered male or pounded, and will not be released until
Well -Child health services and immuni- spayed female dog. all proper fees are paid.
zations through private medical sources, A delinquent dog license fee of $15 Any dog which is capable of trans -
the nurse can inform of available clinics. is charged if an unlicensed dog is picked mitting rabies and which has bitten a
Enrollment in such clinics is dependent up by the animal patrol operating in the human will be impounded for at least
upon the family's financial resources or City. No such charge will be made if the 10 days, under the care of a licensed
through direct referral from the doctor. owner is late in purchasing the license, veterinarian. If the animal is found to be
For additional information on this but only if the dog is picked up without rabid, it will be returned to the
service, please call the Suburban Public a license. owner after all costs have been paid for
Health Nursing Service at 933 -2445. No family may own or keep more the impoundment.
Visible Address Important During Emergency Calls
an emergency. City law establishes and of contrasting color to the area they
For self protection, clear and visible requirements for the proper address- are attached. Preferably, the numerals
address numbers are extremely impor- ing of buildings, both residental and should be of reflectorized material.
tant in case of an emergency requiring business, for the benefit of residents and The numbers should be attached
the aid of the police or fire depart- property. where they will directly and conven-
ments. Address numbers of one and two iently visible for emergencies, with -
It is essential that the proper building family dwellings should be at least out being obstructed by trees, bushes or
is quickly located when responding to three - inches high, be of durable material decorations.
Crime Prevention Sessions City Applies For
Available To City Groups LAWCON Grant
ged for the convenience of the groups. After an application was approved,
The Brooklyn Center Police Depart- Any questions regarding this police the City of Brooklyn Center has been
ment is beginning a series of crime pre- community education program (or to selected to submit a "final" LAWCON
vention and education sessions, which arrange for one of the sessions), should Grant Application. LAWCON stands
will be available at the request of neigh- be directed through Deputy Chief Jim for Land and Water Conservation Fund
borhood groups. Lindsay, 561 -5440 between 8 A.M. and Act.
Sessions can be arranged in the areas 5 P.M. Two grant applications will be sub -
of home security, neighborhood secur- mitted to include the Central Park, and
ity, protection against sex related 1 -94 the Shingle Creek Trail.
crimes, basic first aid and drug abuse. �/ The grant application for Central
It is the intent of this community Park is for 75% of the total cost of the
education project to help protect the C onstruction project. The grant application for the
community residents, and to insure The long awaited construction of Shingle Creek Trailway is for 90% of
maximum use of police services. 1 -94 in the City of Brooklyn Center the total development cost.
Any neighborhood group, whether a will begin this summer with the con- It is estimated that the Central Park
formalized neighborhood association or struction of bridges at 53rd Avenue development will amount to S200,000,
an informal neighborhood gathering, is North and 57th Avenue North. with an estimated $143,000 for the
invited to sponsor a police community The Department of Transportation Shingle Creek Trail.
education session on a topic of concern has scheduled the roadway construction The trail system will run from
to the group, from 53rd Avenue to 62nd Avenue County Road 10 to the Palmer Lake
The police department prefers groups North, and the roadway improvement Basin area, and will be a dual path,
of approximately 15 to 20 persons. from T.H. 169 to T.H. 152 to begin in allowing separate pedestrian and bicycle
Police officers will come to one of the 1979. paths running along the creek.
neighborhood homes to conduct the The Shingle Creek Parkway bridge The Central Park project will relocate
session. crossing the freeway is also scheduled Shingle Creek to its approximate orig-
The format of the sessions will be for construction in 1979. The com- inal bed. The grant application invol-
casual but informative. The date, time pletion of both segments of the free- ves costs for grading, mulch work, seed -
and specifics of the session will be arran- way is set for 1981. ing sod to develop a baseball field,
soccer - football field, two softball fields,
and an 80 -yard football field.
CITY OF B ROokt y N CENTER Heenan
Dean Nyquist ............ CI COUNCIL .. . ....... Appointed ............... Mayor i
Bill Fignar ............... .....................Councilman
Tony Kuefler ............. .....................Councilman City Sanitarian
Gene Lhotka ...................... ..........Councilman
Celia Scott .. ........ .................. .. ....Councilwoman Thomas Heenan has been appointed
* * ** Sanitarian for the Brooklyn Center -
Gerald Splinter ..... ...........................City Manager Brooklyn Park - Crystal Health Depart-
SERVICE DIRECTORY ments.
He was previously the City Sani-
Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) tarian for Golden Valley from 1973 to
...... 561 -5720 1977, and worked with the Minneapolis
POLICE —FIRE .............. _ Health Department from 1970to 1973.
City Nall Offices ................ ......... ..... 561 -5440 He is a graduate of the University of
(Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M,) Minnesota.
Heenan will be responsible for the
Community Center .......................... . . . . . 561-5448 coordination of all public health activi-
CITY OFFICES ties in the community. He is also auth-
orized to enter any building or place
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway where contagion, infection, filth nuis-
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 ance or cause of preventable disease
may be suspected to exist.
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1978 SPrk v inedm Bl"Ochtlr'cc
Children's
PRE — SCHOOL — Begins March 27 and 31 BEGINNING TUMBLING
This program is for 4 and 5 year pre - schoolers (children must be 4 years A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an
old by June 1, 1978). The program emphasizes group socialization, opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkovers, etc. Registra-
music, art, co- ordination and fun. Children registered in Spring session tion fee, $9.00/10 lessons.
will have advanced registration privileges for Fall session. Instructor,
Mrs. Malmin. Registration fee, $16.50/8 weeks for Tuesday and Thurs- NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH
day. $10.50/8 weeks for Fridays. A— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
B— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 11 :00 - 12:00 P.M.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT COMMUNITY CENTER NORTHPORT
Class 1 9:00 A.M. C— Monday — Begins March 27 — 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Class 2 10:45 A.M.
D— Monday — Begins March 27 — 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Class 3 1 :00 P.M. EARLE BROWN
FRIDAY AT COMMUNITY CENTER E— Monday — Begins March 27 — 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Class 4 9:30 - 11 :30 A.M. F— Monday — Begins March 27 — 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
FAIR OAKS
TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE — Begins March 27 G— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
and 29 H— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
PALMER LAKE
No New Students — The class is a continuation from winter session. I— Thursday — Begins March 30 — 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Children will have the opportunity to participate in the spring demon- J Thursday — Begins March 30 — 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
stration. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee, $6.00/8 sessions. GARDEN CITY
K— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
RHYTHMS & TUMBLING — Begins March 27 & 28 ADVANCED BEGINNING TUMBLING
The class is a continuation from Winter session. No new students. Child- This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must have passed
ren will have the opportunity to participate in Spring Demonstration.
Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber and back walkover in
Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee, $6.00/8 sessions.
good form before registering. Registration fee. $9.00/10 lessons.
COMMUNITY CENTER NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH
Monday 1:00 - 1 :45 P.M.
Tuesday 6:15 - 7:00 P.M. L— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 10:00 - 11 :00 A.M.
GARDEN CITY
M— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 7:30 - 8:30 P.M.
BALLET — Begins March 29 BEGINNING APPARATUS
This class is a continuation from Winter session. No new students. Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance
Students will have the opportunity to participate in Spring demon- beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Students must have pass -
stration. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee, $6.00/8 sessions. ed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this class. Registration
fee, $9.00/10 lessons.
Wednesday 3:45 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Library
NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH
CREATIVE DANCE — Begins March 29 N— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 10:15 - 11 :15 A.M.
The class is a continuation from winter session. No new students. Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the rings, bars,
Children will have the opportunity to participate in a Spring demon- rope and tramp. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in
stration. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson, Registration fee, $6.00/8 sessions. order to register for this class.
Wednesday 4:30 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Library GARDEN CITY
O— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 7:30 - 8:30 P.M.
CHILDRENS GYMNASTICS
Instructor, Mr. Price.
A gymnastics program for girls and boys currently in grades Kinder-
garten thru 12, designed to teach skills in three areas of tumbling, ADVANCED BEGINNING APPARATUS
apparatus, and floor exercise. All classes run for 10 weeks. Children
new to our program must register for a beginning tumbling class. The new course is the second level in apparatus. Students must have
passed the Beginning Tumbling and Beginning Apparatus course before
registering for this class. Registration fee, $10.00/10 sessions.
NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH
P— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 9:00 - 10:15 A.M.
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INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS BEGINNING CHILDREN'S GUITAR — Begins
March 28
The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tumbling, appara-
tus and floor exercise. The beginning (novice) compulsory routine will Beginning Children — A course designed for the young beginner, age 9
be taught. Students must have consent of the instructor to register for and up. Learn to play popular songs in several keys. Bring a guitar and
this class. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons.
g pencil. Instructor, Mr. Rinehard. Registration fee, $7.00/8 weeks.
NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH Tuesday 7:00 - 7:45 P.M. Northview Jr. High
R— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
S— Saturday — Begins March 25 —11:30 —1:30 P.M. ADVANCED BEGINNING GUITAR — Begins March
FLOOR EXERCISE 2 8
This course is designed to teach various gymnastic movements to music. See Adult Activities for details.
Some ballet will be introduced and students will learn the floor exercise
compulsory routine. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. YOUTH FIREARMS TRAINING — Begins March 22
Registration fee, $9.00/10 lessons.
Firearm training offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural
NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH Resources and sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department
Q— Saturday — Begins March 25 — 12:00 - 1 :00 P.M. will be held at the Community Center, starting in March for persons
who will be 12 years old or older by the beginning of the 1978 hunt -
OPEN GYMNASTICS — Begins March 29 ing season.
A practice period for all girls and boys currently enrolled in the gym- Firearm certificates from the State of Minnesota will be awarded those
nastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be admitted. who complete the course. Registration fee is $2.00. Classes will meet
Fee 25c /evening. Pay at the door. from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. each Wednesday evening for 5 weeks, through
Wednesday 6:30 — 8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High April 19th. Registration will be at 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. on March 22, the
NORTH STAR GYMNASTIC CLUB first night of class.
The North Star Gymnastic Club is a parent sponsored, USGF sanction- Call Sergeant Beach, 561 -5443, if you have any questions.
ed club for individuals with a minimum skill level of advanced beginner
with some knowledge of compulsory routines. Stress is placed on the Wednesday 7:00 — 9:00 P.M. Community Center
team as well as the individual concept. All areas of gymnastics includ-
ing optional and compulsory routines, dance, flexibility, and basic AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
tumbling skills are covered. Strong dedication and devotion along with
discipline related to the team and individual are required. For further The following programs area joint venture of the Brooklyn Center
information and /or appointment for try outs — Call 425 -4715. Park and Recreation Department and the elementary building coor-
dinators.
CHILD CARE SERVICE
FUNTIME— NORTHPORT
The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for
using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to 1 2: Hey all you 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Northport, we have an
parents
15 P.M. ts through June 9th. The cost is from
per child /per hour exciting time planned for you. It's called FUNTIME at Northport,
and we meet every Wednesday Night from 6:30 8:30 P.M. So bring
for each child. This service is provided for children 1 year
through Kindergarten. Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, a friend and join us for some Super Fun.
talk to attendant for details. Call the Community Center,
561 -5448, if you have any other questions. Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. 35c /per time
MOVIE & FREE SWIM FUNTIME— EVERGREEN
Join us at the Community Center for an exciting movie then spend Evergreen 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Come on over and join the fun
the rest of the afternoon swimming all for only 50c. Please arrange filled activities including foosball, ping -pong, bumper pool, open gym
with your children in advance, what time they will be picked up. Re- and much more.
freshments sold.
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. 35c /per time
March 27 — Captain Sinbad — Spring Break — Monday Showtime Noon
and 2:30 P.M. PAR — PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE
April 8 — 3 Lives of Thomasina — Saturday Showtime 12:30 P.M. Drug awareness program for parents of the Evergreen Park School. See
Adult section for details.
CROCHETING FOR KIDS — Begins March 20
K :� :: ' For 5th and 6th grade students. Class is limited to the first 10 that sign
up! Bring your money in a sealed envelope to the office, with your
�'` ""f�s� •r`, •• name and room number on the outside of the envelope. Bring a No. 9
or I hook to first class. Instructor, Mrs. Bird. Registration fee, $3.00/
<zi•:x: `3<> •` 6 sessions.
Monday 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. Palmer Lake School
"CRAFT CREATO — Begin March 21
For 3rd and 4th graders - Join the "Creators" as you work on such fun Special
craft projects as thumb prints, tissue flowers, dough art, straw weaving
and puppets. Bring your money in a sealed envelope to the office, with Activities
your name and room number on the outside of the envelope. Instruc-
tor, Mrs. Bird. Registration fee, $3.50/7 weeks.
Tuesday — 3:15 — 4:15 P.M.— Palmer Lake DANCE DEMONSTRATION — May 18
PAINT ON WOOD Begins April 5
For students in grades 4th thru 6th. Learn the easy techniques of paint-
You are invited to watch the students who have participated in the
ing on wood, make a plaque for yourself or a gift. Do it the easy and rhythms, tumbling, and dance classes offered through the Brooklyn
fun way with paint and wood. Instructor, Mrs. Bird. Registration fee, Center Park & Recreation Department. Programs begins at 7:30 P.M.
$2.25/4 sessions. at the Community Center.
Wednesday 3:35 - 4:35 P.M. Willow Lane COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY PRESENTS
"MAKE IT AND BAKE IT" — Begins April 7 OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL — Grades K -8, April 2 - 30
NORTH HENNEPIN ARTISTS — 1978 Spring Juried Show — May 2
For grades 1st thru 3rd. Watch flour and salt turn into something of —June 1 '
your very own creation for yourself or gifts. Bring a plastic bowl or
ice cream bucket to the first session, all other supplies furnished. Instr-
As a Community service the Community Center Gallery is available for
uctor, Mrs. Bird. Registration fee, $2.75/4 sessions. your Art, Photography or Craft work during the year. A glass showcase
is also available for small collections, Contact Kathy Flesher at 561-
Friday 3:35 - 4:35 P.M. Willow Lane School
5448 for information.
"MAKE IT AND BAKE IT" — Begins April 6 PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE
For grades 3rd and 4th. Watch flour and salt turn into something of
The Photography Darkroom, located in the Brooklyn Center Commun-
ity Center and is open to all interested persons for a fee of 50c /hou.
Y our very own creation for yourself 11 gifts. Bring a plastic bowl or r
You must furnish your own chemicals and paper. Users must have corn-
, ice cream bucket the first session, all other supplies furnished. Instr- pleted a Darkroom techniques class sponsored by the Brooklyn Center
uctor, Mrs. Bird. Registration fee $2.75/3 sessions.
Park and Recreation Department or have been previously tested on our
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. Fair Oaks Cafeteria darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHY TEST DATES
BEGINNING TUMBLING — F AIR OAKS
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The Photography Darkroom Test is given without charge as a public
(See Children's Gymnastics Section) service. Persons interested in taking the test must call and make an
appointment at least 2 days prior to the test date. The test will be
BEGINNING TUMBLING — PALMER LAKE given at the Community Center on March 28 and April 18 at 6:30
P.M. and May 2 at 6:00 P.M.
(See Children's Gymnastics Section) FOSTER CARE RECRUITMENT WEEK — April 9
BEGINNING TUMBLING — Garden City "When a family's having g problems, a kid may have to leave home. . .
(See Children's Gymnastics Section)
He shouldn't have to leave town." That's the theme of Foster Care
Recruitment Week, which begins April 9th in the northern suburban
If you would like to see a special course offered or would like to bean area of Hennepin Co. For many kids, foster care does mean leaving
instructor for a course please contact the Park and Recreation Depart- familiar surroundings - school, friends, community, as well as adjusting
ment (561 -5448) or your elementary building coordinator. to a new family. And, since for most children, foster care is only a
temporary need, there is also a readjustment period when he returns
Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 home. More families in the north suburban communities might be will-
Diane Gunderson Palmer Lake 561 -1930 ing to explore foster care —if they knew more about it. The following
Judy Johnson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 information meetings will be held in area libraries. The public is invited.
Sue Smith Orchard Lane 533 -1645
Dave Thorpe Willow Lane 561 -9272 April 13 — 7:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Library
April 26 — 7:00 P.M. Golden Valley Library
Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 May 15 — 7:00 P.M. Rockford Road Library
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SOCCER If these dates are not convenient, information meetings are scheduled
in other Hennepin County locations. For more details call 348 -2145.
For boy's and girl's 3rd thru 6th grade. Teams will be formed. League
will play till mid July. Cost $8.50 (includes shirt). You must register by
April 30th. Coaches needed, no experience necessary. A clinic will be
held to train coaches. Call Arnie Mavis - 561 -5448 or John Bulajic—
533 -7599.
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CHILDCARE SERVICE BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
NEWS
The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday
for parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to Library hours through Memorial Day will be:
12:15 P.M. The cost is 35c /per hour for each child. This Monday through Wednesday — 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
service is provided for children 1 year through Kindergarten. Thursday — 12 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, talk to attendant for Friday — 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
details. Call the Community Center, 561 -5448, if you have
any other questions. Further information may be obtained by calling 537 -6716.
THE EVERY DAY GOLFERS CLINICS — April 1 BROOKLYN C ENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
Get ready for the up coming Golf Season by attending a golf clinic on For all women over 21 years of age. Come alone or bring a friend.
Saturday, April 1 at the Community Center. Bill Bakken PGA pro will Meeting and programs are the second Tuesday of the month. Sept. -
tell you how to prepare for the 78 season. You will also have the oppor- May, at 1:00 P.M. at the Community Center. Dues are nominal, Trips
tunity to hit some practice balls so bring your driver, 3 iron, 7 iron, and are offered monthly. Women interested in the club may call 537 -1079
9 iron. Bill will be watching and giving some helpful tips about your or 561 -4083.
swing. There will be clinics at 10:00 A.M. and 11:40 A.M. Limit 10
people to a session. This clinic is open to 7th Grade and up. Cost $2.50. PROGRAMS
March 14 — Ukrainian Egg Demonstration
SUMMER AT THE GUTHRIE April 11 — Minneapolis Art Institute Slides & Speaker
May 9 — Annual Spring Salad Luncheon & Election of Officiers
Summer at the Guthrie is an exciting new program designed to orient (Noon - 3 P.M)
young people (ages 13 -15) to all phases of theater. In addition to oral TRIPS
and written material, participants will receive lab experience in various March 28 — Northwestern Bell Tour & Lunch at the Waikiki
technical and performance aspects of theater. Also everyone will have April 27 — Old Log Theater & Lunch at T. Butcherblock
the opportunity to see an evening performance of a Guthrie play. Sum- May 23 — Prescott, Wisconsin & Lunch at the Steamboat Inn
mer at the Guthrie will meet Monday through Friday for two weeks for
approximately 4Y1 hours each day. Specific costs and bus pickup loca- BROO KLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
tions will be announced at a later date. Please call 561 -5448 for further
information. Deadline to register is March 31. The Brooklyn Historical Society was organized in 1970 with a goal of
preserving part of the Earle Brown Farm. The Society sponsors pro -
FAMILY FARE grams and tours during the year. Meetings are at the Brooklyn Center
Community Library.
Families will want to take advantage of the special trips offered each
month at group discounts. Look forward to the theater, rodeo, train Early History of Brooklyn Center is the subject of a book now being
ride, zoo and Jubilee and many more! written by Leone Howe. On April 18 she will dress in costume of the
time and give us excerpts from her book.
FAMILY FARE NO. 1 —ICE FOLLIES — Sunday, April 2nd — Cost:
$7.80 which includes ($7.00) seats on or near the ice, transporation and For May, a Saturday trip is planned to tour the Alexander Ramsey
staff escort. Bus pick up at 4:15 P.M. — Community Center and returns House and lunch at the Forepaugh's in St. Paul.
around 9:30 P.M. All registrations must be received by March 15th.
Reservations taken on the first come basis. For further information on For information call Barbara Sexton, secretary at 537 -2118.
reservations call Kathy, 561 -5448.
BROOKLYN CENTER TENNIS CLUB
FAMILY NIGHT
Beginning, intermediate and advance levels of tennis play for men and
Hey, join us for a family night at the Brooklyn Center Community women. Summer activities include team tennis, ladder play and tourna-
Center. Family Night begins at 7:30 P.M. with a movie, and runs until ments. A good opportunity to become acquainted with other tennis
11 :00 P.M. After the movie, take a swim or challenge another family in players in your neighborhood at a minimal cost. For more iniormation
a game of Water Polo or Water Basketball. You may also play pool and contact: Dan Engel, President — 566 -8807 or Nancy Chevalier, Secre-
ping-pong. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission tary — 571 -7147.
75c /person. With the new pool admission rates in effect, this is a real
bargain. FRIENDSHIP QUILTING CLUB
Saturday, March 25 — Absent Minded Professor Do you need a little inspiration to get started on that quilt you've been
Saturday, April 22 — The Ugly Dachsund wanting to make? Come and join our "Quilting Bee ". Here's a good
opportunity to use those leftover swatches of material you have around
MOVIE & FREE SWIM the house and also a chance to meet new friends. Make quilts to give
your guest room a new look or great as a gift! Childcare for mornings at
Join us at the Community Center for an exciting movie then spend the 35c /hour, per child. Quilters meet the 1 st and 3rd Wednesday of every
rest of the afternoon swimming all for only 50c. Please arrange with month, excluding June, July, and August, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00
your children in advance, what time they will be picked up. Refresh- P.M.
ments sold. ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL —APRIL 28 & 29
March 27 — Captain Sinbad — Spring Break- Monday Showtime — Presented by
Noon & 2:30 P.M. BROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES
April 8 — 3 Lives of Thomasina — Saturday Showtime — 12:30 P.M. AND
BROOKLYN CENTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS
Y OUTH F IREAR M S TRAINING — Begins March 23 Fri.& Sat., 8:00 P.M., April 28 & 29
PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
See Children's Activities for details. Tickets available at Brooklyn Center Community Center
NORTH HENNEPIN ARTISTS ASSOCIATION SOCIAL REC —NIGHT — Begins March 31
The North Hennepin Artists Association, established in 1962 was An adapted recreation program for teens and young adults 13 and up.
initiated to encourage the appreciation and practice of the fine arts in Jointly sponsored by Crystal and Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation
this area. The membership consists of amateur and professional artists, Departments. Both learning and leisure activities will be planned which
art teachers, or anyone interested in the visual arts. The association has will include crafts, games, music, and special events. Please call 561
two jurried shows per year, regulary scheduled exhibitions and special 5448 for further information. Registration fee $8.00 (resident) Brook-
, exhibits. Demonstrations, lectures and critiques are also given. New lyn Center and Crystal $12.00 (non- resident).
this year is the Rental Program for firms. Call 935 -2756- Wil Tiller
for information. The association meets the second Tuesday of every Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Cavanaugh School -5400 Corvallis
month. For further information contact Joan Cashin, 535 -4959.
Lynn Tome, 561 -2339.
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS AND SUBURBAN STAMP CO —REC
CLUB If you're looking for something to do on a Friday Nite, why not bring a
friend and come on down to Co -Rec at Northview Jr. High. It's a great
The purpose of the North Minneapolis and Suburban Stamp Club is to chance to be with your friends and participate in activities such as
provide a means for stamp collectors to enjoy their hobby and to trade, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Foosball, Movies and
swap and learn more about stamps. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd much more.
Fridays of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the Craft Room of the Brooklyn
Center Community Center. Meetings are informal and include auctions, A super activity for Jr. High Teens that is supervised by Adult Chap -
speakers, stampeades, stamp bingo and slide programs. Areas of interest erones. There will be no Co -Rec the week of March 23 - 28.
of members range from general collections of U.S. stamps to world
collectors, specialists in topical stamps, 1 st day covers, plate blocks, etc. Friday — Cost 50c 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High
The annual dues are $1.50. Youth collectors as well as adults are wel- Tuesday — Cost 35c 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Evergreen School
come. For additional — information contact Dale M. Olson — 545 -4114. (No Co -Rec the 4th Tuesday of every month)
GRASSFIELD R/C — OPEN HOUSE — AID CRAFT TEEN DANCES
SHOW — April 7
Come on over to the Dances at Northview Jr. High. You can "GET UP
The public is invited to join the fun at 7:30 P.M. at the Brooklyn AND BOOGIE" from 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. on the 3rd Friday of every
Center Community Center. Members will bring in many different types month. All seventh thru tenth graders are invited, regardless of the
of radio controlled planes. The club members are pleased to answer any school you attend.
questions concerning the planes, radio control or any aspects of the
hobby. For additional information on the show or joining the club con- Scheduled dates for dances are:
tact Gary Stucky at 561 -7307. Friday March 31 Diamondmind
Friday April 21 To Be Announced
Teen
GIRL'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
Activities league for girl's between the ages of 13 and 16 will be formed.
Girl's must be registered by Sunday, April 30. The cost is $8.50,
which includes a shirt. There will be a need for coaches, so if interested
call Arnie Mavis - 561 -5448 or Art Mead - 537 -9186.
CONCERTS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Y FIREARMS TRAINING — Begins March 23
Hey gang it's CONCERT TIME at the Community Center. Join us as we See Children's Activities for details.
listen and dance to your favorite local bands. All 9th — 12th graders are ADVANCED BEGINNING GUITAR — Begins March
invited to attend. Cost is $2.00. Scheduled dates for the concerts and
band will be announced later. Watch for more information. 2 8
See Adult Activities for details.
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BEGINNING ADULT GUITAR — Begins March 28
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T EEN EXERCISE HOUR — NEW!!! NEW!!!
Begins March 27
Junior High Teens may now use the exercise room on Monday and
Friday from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. You can stay for a swim after
exercising. See general admission rates on back page. 1
SeniorCitizen's LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN —NEW —
Begins March 27
For men and women 62 years and over. A sensible exercise
Activities
program designed to help maintain the strength and tone of
muscles, improve movement of joints, stimulates healthy
circulation and aids digestion. Exercises for chairbound also
included. After class take a dip in the pool ! ! (Fee includes
swimming). Join us for fun and fitness. Registration fee,
The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brook- $2.50/6 weeks. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. 9:15 A.M. Monday,
lyn Center Park and Recreation Department. If you have any Monday 9:15 A.M. — Community Center
questions call Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Coordinator at
561 -5448.
CLUBS SPECIAL OUTINGS
LEISURE TIME is a group of people that meet every Wed- Throughout the year, special trips are planned for Seniors.
nesday throughout the year from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Detailed information will follow in the monthly newsletter,
Brooklyn Center Community Center for lunch, a program SENIOR HAPPENINGS. If you do not receive one now, give
and socializing. Bring a sandwich, coffee, and tea are served. Kathy a call at 561 -5448.
When you come for the first time, ask for a registration sheet March 31 Ice Follies Matinee
to fill out, this also puts you on the mailing list for future April 20 Bachmans Tour and Luncheon
"SENIOR HAPPENINGS." May 18 Twin Cities Today Show and Tour of KSTP and
Luncheon.
PROGRAMS FOR MARCH
"Travel To The Orient" via slides
COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES
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8 cedoner's "' — Entertainment, dancers and SWIMMING POOL — Memberships are given to Brooklyn
comedy.
15 "Blarney Party" — Refreshments & Progressive Center residents 62 years and over. Application may be made
500 — 50c per person. at the Community Center desk. Membership entitles the
22 Bunco —Come &learn how to play this fun
member to use the swimming pool, exercise and sauna during
game. recreational or "open" periods.
;
29 "Birthday Party" — 50c per person.
DROP -IN — Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day. You and Your
For April through June, call Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448. friends are welcome to drop -in, enjoy the game room, pool
and ping -pong. Cards, checkers, chess and bocci ball are avail -
BROOKLYN TWINS members meet during the year on the able for check out also. Swim from 9:00 A.M. — 1 :00 P.M.
1st and 3rd Friday of the months from 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. The
meetings are all held at the Earle Brown Elementary School
—59th and Humboldt.
SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Brooklyn Twins group is one of the original groups in COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
the North area. They welcome singles and couples. Dues are Screening is done by our "Senior Angel" volunteer nurses on
nominal. the last Wednesday of the month from 11 :30 A.M. to 1 :30
P.M.
PROGRAMS FOR MARCH
March 3 Business Meeting, Refreshments and Social
Cards.
March 17 St. Patrick's Party — Wear Green!
TAX —AIDE COUNSELING
Call Kathy at 561 -5448 for program information for April - Tax assistance will be provided by volunteers who have been
June.
trained through the IRS to deal specifically with re?irement
tax problems. CounsQlors normally do not assist high income
CLASSES seniors, since their returns often involve questions beyond
the scope of normal IRS training. TAX —AIDE has limited
"Fitness is Ageless and Forever Young at Heart the yearly income to $10,000.00 for this service. The Coun-
selor does not assume responsibility for the form. This service
SENIOR SWIMNASTICS — Begins March 28 and 30 is open to all older retired persons as a public service of
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. NRTA and AARP in cooperation with the Brooklyn Center
You do not have to be a swimmer to participate in this great Park and Recreation Department.
form of exercise... equally popular with both our men and Mondays 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Through April 15
women seniors. All participants 62 years and older must have
doctors name and phone on registration. Instructor, Mrs.
Sullivan. Registration fee, $4.00/10 sessions. Classes will be
held at the Community Center. TRANSPORTATION — The Northwest Hennepin County
A— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 9:00 A.M. Communities will be served with transportation by the
B— Thursday— Begins March 30 -9:00 A.M. American Red Cross office. The service is for people without
resources to use public or private transportation. People
may request transportation for social needs, medical needs or
non - medical basic needs. Call 533 -2250 for information.
continued to next column.
Adult Activities
CHILD CARE SERVICE LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN & WOMEN — Begins
March 27
The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for
parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to See Senior Section.
12:15 P.M. through June 9th. The cost is 35c per child /per INTRODUCTION TO THE COM MUNITY CENTER
hour for each child. This service is provided for children 1
year through Kindergarten. Babies taken on a "conditional" EXERCISE ROOM — For Women
basis, talk to attendant for details. Call the Community Cen-
ter, 561 -5448, if you have any other questions. Are you interested in working out in the exercise room, but don't
understand how the equipment works? Well, on Friday, April 28 from
PAR — Parents are Responsible 9:00 A.M. — 11 :00 A.M..There will be instruction on proper usage of
the Exercise Room including the bicycle, rowboat, and the Universal
A program designed primarily as a drug and family awareness program, gym. Also, assistance in setting up exercise programs by an instructor.
PAR shows us the significant role the family plays in reducing drug Session begins at 9:00 A.M.
abuse. A program is being formed for parents of the Evergreen Park FEE: Member / 50c Non - Member /$1.00
School area. If interested call Mrs. Lipski for additional information at
561 -0270. Fee includes exercise clinic, sauna, and open swim. Advanced registra-
tion by April 26 is necessary. Simply call the Community Center and
EXERCISE AND DANCE FOR WOMEN — Begins ask to be put on the list.
March 27
LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES — Begins Ma 27
Renew your figure, vitality and poise. The class is challenging, creative,
and lots of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee, $8.00/ Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the Com-
a sessions. munity Center. Students may use the lab on a regular basis other than
class time and have pieces fired in the the 8 week period. Clay may be
COMMUNITY CENTER purchased in the Community Center. Students will arrange their own
Monday — Begins March 27 10:00- 11 :00 A.M. time to work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab must
Tuesday — Begins March 28 7:15- 8:15 P.M. meet with Mr. Fredricks at 7:00 P.M. on March 27th. Firing schedules
and general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. Registration
TRIM AND SWIM — Begins March 28 fee, $10.00/8 weeks.
An hour of exercise to music followed by a swim on your own. For SOCIAL REC —NIGHT — Begins March 31
adults of all sizes and shapes. A great way to look and feel better.
Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons (fee includes swimming). See Teen Activities for details.
Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High
IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS —
SWIMNASTICS — Begins March 28 and 30 Begins Ma 28
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not Class open to teens and adults. Some of the topics to be discussed are:
have to be a swimmer to participate in this new form of exercise. Inst- How to use your Camera, films, meters, lenses, filters, close -up photo -
ructor, Mrs. Sullivan. Registration fee, $8.00/10 sessions. graphy, flash photography, guide numbers and photographing people.
Instructor, Mr. Proceviat. Registration fee, $8.00/4 sessions.
Tuesday 7 — 9 P.M. Community Center
A— Tuesday— Begins March 28 -10:00 -11:00 A.M. — Community Center DARKROOM TECHNIQUES — Begins April 25
B— Thursday—Begins March 30- 10:00 -11 :00 A.M. — Community Center
C— Tuesday— Begins March 28 -7:00 - 8:00 P.M.— Northview Jr. High This class will cover darkroom techniques dealing with developing and
SWIM TO STAY TRIM — Begins March 28 and 31 printing. Students will learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative con-
trast, and develop film (black and white). Each student will make an
This new swim and exercise class is designed for the adult who can excellent print from their own negative. Students will also be eligible
swim and wants to work on endurance and swim skills. Each person to use the Community Center Darkroom. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat.
would be encouraged to participate at their own level and set goals Registration fee, $10.00/3 sessions.
for themselves for improvement. Class will be taught by Water Safety Tuesday 6:15- 9:15 P.M. Community Center
Instructor, Mary Wagner. Registration fee, $8.00/10 sessions.
A— Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High BEGINNING ADULT GUITAR — Begins March 28
B— Friday 10:30 A.M. Community Center Eight weeks of fun that will prepare you to accompany yourself or
ADVANCED SWIM TO STAY TRIM — Begins March 31 others at home, church, or school. Folk and popular styles including
basic finger picking. Students must furnish their own guitar. No pre-
vious musical training is required. Instructor, Mr. Rinehart. Registra-
For those persons who have previously taken the class or who are
lion fee, $9.00/8 sessions.
advanced swimmers. Registration fee, $8.00/10 sessions.
Tuesday 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Northview Jr. High
Friday 9:30 A.M. Community Center
SENIOR SWIMNASTICS — Begins March 28
See Senior Section.
ADV ANCED BEGINNING GUITAR — Begins March OLD TIME DANCE — Begins March 29
28 For couples only. A speciality series featuring Old Time dances such as
For students with previous guitar instruction. Students must know the Polish Hop Polka, Schottische, Mazurka, and Old time waltz. Learn
chords to play songs in three different keys. Students must furnish the basic steps and variations to these popular dances. Registration fee,
their own guitar. Instructor, Mr. Rinehart. Registration fee, $9.00/8 $20.00/8 weeks (per couple). Instructor, Mr. Eck.
sessions.
Wednesday 8:45 - 9:45 P.M. Earle Brown School
Tuesday 7:45 - 8:30 P.M. Northview Jr. High
PATCHWORK AN QUILTING — Beg Ma rch 29
GOLF — Beginning and Intermediate
Learn the beautiful art form of by -gone years. This class will cover
crazy quilting, patchwork, hand quilting, applique, cathedral window, Lessons for seventh graders and up. Golfers must furnish their own
and also methods of making quilts by the square. Instructor, Mrs. clubs. Balls and mats furnished. Bring a 7 iron to the first class. Regis -
Holzknecht. Registration fee, $6.00/4 sessions. tration fee, $10.00/5 lessons. Classes limited to 10. Instructor PGA
COMMUNITY CENTER Teaching Pro, Bill Bakken.
A— Wednesday — March 29 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH
B— Wednesday — April 26 1 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. A— Beginners March 27 — 6:30 P.M.
B— Beginners March 27 — 7:30 P.M.
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DAYTIME TENNIS LESSONS — Begins April 18,
20 and 21
DOG OBEDIENCE — Begins March 27 Beginning instruction for adults. Classes meet once /week for 6 weeks.
g Bring your own racquet: balls are furnished. In case of rain, meet at
park shelter building. Registration fee, $9.50/6 lessons.
This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least BEGINS APRIL 18
6 months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog A— Tuesday — 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Northport Courts
in order to teach him social behavior and self discipline. For more infor-
B— Tuesday — 11 :15 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Northport Courts
mation call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Registration fee, $12.00/8 sessions. C— Tuesday— 1:15 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. West Palmer Courts
BEGINS APRIL 20
Thursday 6:30 P.M. Northport School
D— Thursday— 9:30 A.M. -.11 :00 A.M. Kylawn Courts
JUDO — Begins March 27 and March 29 E— Thursday — 11:30 A.M. - 1 :00 P.M. Grandview Courts
F— Thursday — 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Willow Lane Courts
For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or BEGINS APRIL 21
more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th Degree Blackbelt, G— Friday — 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Evergreen Courts
provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join H— Friday — 11:15 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Evergreen Courts
the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All
sessions held at Northview Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration fee,
$8.00/8 weeks. EVENING TENNIS LESSONS — Begins April 25
Beginning and Intermediate instruction for adults. Classes meet twice a
A— Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Men's Beginners week for 3 weeks at Brooklyn Center High School Courts. Bring Your
B— Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Men's Advanced own racquet; balls are furnished. Intermediates must have had previous
C— Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Women's Beginners lessons and be familiar with basic swings, serves and etiquette. Registra-
C— Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Women's Advanced tion fee, $6.50/6 lessons.
BALLROOM DANCE — Begins March 29
A— Intermediates -6:00 - 7:00 P.M. — Tuesday &Thursday
For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on B— Beginners -7:00- 8:00 P.M. — Tuesday & Thursday
the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, C— Beginners -8:00 - 9:00 P.M. — Tuesday & Thursday
Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka, and Schottische. Registration
fee, $20.00/8 sessions (per couple). Instructor, Mr. Eck.
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Earle Brown School
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PARENT & TOT SWIM LESSONS SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR BOATING — New!
Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent Do you enjoy fishing and boating but feel uncomfortable near the
must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent water? This is a class in self - survival skills such as treading water, sur-
each time. Registration fee $8.00/10 lessons, vival floating and how to be safe and float in your hip waders. Class
will be somewhat adapted toward the groups needs. You must bring
EVENING CLASSES — ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS your own waders. Minimum age 16. Registration fee, $5.00/5 weeks.
A— Monday — 6:00 P.M. — Begins March 27 — Northview Jr. High
B— Tuesday — 6:00 P.M. — Begins March 28 — Community Center A— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 8:20 P.M. — Community Center
C— Wednesday — 6:00 P.M. — Begins March 29 — Northveiw Jr. High B— Tuesday — Begins May 2 — 8:20 P.M. — Community Center
D— Thursday — 6:00 P.M. — Begins March 30 — Community Center
E— Thursday — 6:35 P.M. — Begins March 30 — Community Center ADVANCED LIFESAVING — Beg M 27
DAYTIME CLASSES — TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS A Red Cross course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must be
COMMUNITY CENTER able to swim 500 continuous yards, tread water and surface dive. Stu -
F— Monday & Wednesday — 10:00 A.M.— Begins March 27 dents must attend every class and absences will not be made up. Classes
G— Monday & Wednesday — 10:00 A.M. — Begins May 1 meet twice a week for 10 weeks. Registration fee, $20.00/10 lessons.
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Monday & Wednesday 8:15 - 10:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High
Swimming instruction for 4and 5year olds. Parents do not accompany BASIC RE SCUE AND WATER SAFETY — Begins
the child in the water. The following lesson levels are taught: Water March 25
Adjustment, Beginner, and Advance Beginner. Average ratio of 5 stu-
dents /instructor. Registration fee $8.00 /10 lessons. A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self rescue,
extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. Students must have
EVENING CLASSES — ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS passed Red Cross Swimmers and must attend every class. Absences will
A— Monday — Begins March 27 — 6:00 P.M. — Northview Jr. High not be made up. Registration fee, S10.50/10 lessons.
B— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 6:00 P.M. — Community Center
C— Wednesday — Begins March 29 — 6:00 P.M. — Northview Jr. High Saturday 8:50 - 9:55 A.M. Community Center
D— Thursday — Begins March 30 — 6:00 P.M. — Community Center
E— Thursday — Begins March 30 — 6:35 P.M. — Community Center DIVING — Begins March 25
Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children and
DAYTIME CLASSES — TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS adults who are intermediate or advanced swimmers. Classes are one half
ALL DAYTIME CLASSES HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER hour in length and meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration fee,
F— Monday & Wednesday— Begins March 27 -8:50, 9:25, 10:35 A.M. $8.00/10 sessions.
G— Monday & Wednesday— Begins May 1 — 8:50, 9:25, 10:35 A.M. Saturday 8:50 A.M. Community Center
Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center
CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSO — B March 25
Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically
ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks and are one and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half hour in length with a
half hour in length. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students /instru- ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration fee, $8.00/10 ses-
ctor. Children who have passed Advance Beginner or Intermediate must sions.
register in a 7:10, 7:45, 10:35, or 11 :10 class. Registration fee, $8.00/ Saturday 8:50 A.M. Community Center
10 lessons. Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center
A— Saturday— Begins March 25-10:00,10:35,11:10,11:45 A.M.
Community Center ADULT SWIM LESSONS
B— Monday— Begins March 27- 6:35,7:10,7:45 P.M. Beginning thru Intermediate swim instruction for adults, high school
Northview Jr. High
Begins March 28- 6:35,7:10,7:45 P.M. age and up. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on
C— Tuesday— eg 1
Community Center your strokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length and meet at the Com- 1
munity Center. Registration fee, $10.50/10 lessons.
D— Wednesday— Begins March 28- 6:35.7:10,7:45 P.M.
Northview Jr. High EVENING CLASSES —MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
E— Thursday — Begins March 30 -7:10, 7:45 P.M.— Community Center A— Tuesday — Begins March 28 — 8:20 P.M.
OPEN HOUSE — April 1 B— Thursday — Begins March 30 — 8:20 P.M.
DAYTIME CLASSES — MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
Everyone's invited — Moms, Dads, Kids — to an open house at the Com-
munity Center on Saturday, April 1 from 1 :00 - 3:00 P.M. Parents of C— Monday & Wednesday — Begins March 27 — 11:10 A.M.
children currently enrolled in lessons, parents of children who have
O— Monday &Wednesday — Begins May 1 — 11:10 A.M.
taken lessons last quarter and those interested in taking lessons in the ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
future are welcome.
This is an opportunity for you to meet your child's swim instructor and For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of
to learn more about the lesson program. Please bring any questions or water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy
comments you might have regarding lessons. the sport. Registration fee, $10.50/10 lessons. Held at Community
Center. Same days and hours as Adult Lessons.
CHILD CARE SERVICE Brooklyn Center
The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for
parents using the Community Center from 8: A.M. Community Center
12:15 P.M. through June 9th. The cost is 35c per er child /per er
hour for each child. This service is provided for children one
year through kindergarten. Babies taken on a "conditional" 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
basis, talk to attendant for details. Call the Community BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
Center, 561 -5448, if you have any other questions. 561-5448
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES
Private lessons are available at various times at the Community Center Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool,
and Northview for a fee of $7.00 /hour or $3.50 /half hour. Call Sue at Exercise Room, and Sauna during recreational or "open" periods.
the Community Center (561 -5448) after April 9 for further informa-
tion. MEMBERSHIP RATES:
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
OPEN SWIM -- Northview Jr. High — Effective March Family $18.00 $33.00 $60.00
3 0 — C ost 40c p hour. Individual $10.00 $17.00 $28.00
GENERAL ADMISSION Adult $1.25
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Youth (15 -17) .75
Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Cost 40c an hour.
Children .60
No open swim April 6.
NORTHVIEW OPEN SWIM SPECIAL School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DUR-
ING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admitted
at 1 :00 P.M. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
A bargain special just for you swimmers at Northview. Now you can AN ADULT in the building at all times.
buy $4.00 worth of swim passes for $3.00. Purchase these special
Bonus Cards at any open swim beginning March 30. A GREAT BUY!!! OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE
MONDAY — WEDNESDAY— FRIDAY
SCUBA INSTRUCTION 9:00 AM — 11:00 PM
The Brooklyn Center School District is offering a course in scuba and TUESDAY— THURSDAY
skin diving on Sundays at the Community Center Pool. Please call Jim 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Norwick (561 -8460) at the high school for further information. 9:00 PM — 11:00 PM (Adults Only)
SCUBA OPEN SWIM — Begins March 30 SATURDAY — SUNDAY
1:00 PM -9:00 PM
A special time to practice for persons with scuba equipment only. The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by apar-
Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other inter- ent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours:
ested persons. At Northview Jr. High, 69th and Zane. Tuesday & Thursday — 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Saturday — 9:00 AM — 1 :00 PM
Thursday 8:30 - 1 0:00 P.M. Cost: $.50 each time
No Open Swim April 6.
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL EXERCISE ROOM AND SAUNA SCHEDULE
The Community Center pool is available for rental by your school,
group, or party at various times during the week. Call Sue at the Com- MONDAY —WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY
munity Center 1561 -5448) for further information. Cost: $25.00/ 9:00 AM — 11:00 PM
hour.
TUESDAY— THURSDAY
9:00 AM -9:00 PM
NORTHVIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 9:00 PM — 11:00 PM (Adults Only)
The Northview Jr. High Pool and gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane
Avenue North, are available for rental at various times during the week. SATURDAY SUNDAY
Call Sue at the Community Center (561 -5448) for further information. 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.
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Cost: Gym — $5.00 /hour; Pool — $15.00 /hour.
The use of the Exercise Room is limited to 15 year olds and up. The
use of the Sauna is limited to 18 year olds and up. CHILDREN
BROOKLYN CENTER AQUATIC CLUB YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACC—
OMPANIED BY A PARENT.
All boys and girls ages 6 and up through college age are invited to join
the B.C.A.C. Penquins, the local AAU Club for competitive swimming, GAME ROOM MEMBERSHIPS
sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Department.
Building swimming skills and endurance are objectives of the Penquins
program. Minimum swimming abilities required to join include the Garne Room Memberships entitle the member to the use of pool tables
ability to swim the length of the Brooklyn Center Community Center and ping pong.
Pool and the use of rhythmic breathing. A free 2 -week trial period is
offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried AAU swimming. MEMBERSHIP RATES: $3.00 for 6 months.
Membership in the Brooklyn Center Community Center Pool is requir- GENERAL ADMISSION:
ed and dues are $4.00 per month. Please contact, David Berg, President 25c Yz hour, per person, for pool tables.
at 561 -7558 for furhter information. 10c per %, hour, per person, for table tennis.
THE BROOKLYN CENTER
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may
share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- 1. All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation
quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- office in the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M.
ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of Saturday, March 18 (swim registration is separate — see box
adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a heal- below.) — Registrations made by mail will not be accepted
thy, satisfying use of leisure time. before March 21 (use blank at bottom of page). No phone
Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation registrations.
Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation 2, The Park and Recreation office in the Community Center is
Kathy Flasher — Program Supervisor open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11 :00 P.M.;
Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor Saturday, 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1 :00 P.M. — 9:00
P.M.
BROOKLYN CENTER 3. Where classes are limited, registration will be on the first
come —first serve basis. Persons are not considered regis-
PARK AND RECREATION tered until the fee has been paid. The Park and Recreation
ADVISORY COMMISSION Department reserves the right to cancel classes or activities
Park and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each when an insufficient number of people sign up.
month, 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the 4. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the
City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. activity location.
Gerald Johnson, Chairperson 5. Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before
Mike Schroeder Don Bogle Verne Velasco the second class session, however, there will be a $1.00 serv-
Leahnell Hickman Joan Skomra Dawn Kiefer ice charge on any refund before the first class begins and a
CIVIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS $2.00 service charge before the second class begins.
6. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enroll-
ment has already been reached... will go on a waiting list.
The Park and Recreation Department maintains a file containing info r- Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient
mation on the organizations listed below and agrees to serve as a clear- requests and space and competent instruction is available.
ing house and referral service for inquiries regarding these groups. Call
the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups not 7. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of
listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Park and Brooklyn Center may enjoy all activity classes at 1/2 the
Recreation Office.)
registration fee.
American Assoc of Hockey Assn. 8. Check schedule for beginning date for each class.
University Women Judo Club
Aquatic Club LaLeche League For further information call 561 -5448.
Babe Ruth League League of Women Voters
Brooklyn Center Band Little League — National Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be
Brooklyn Center Chamber Little League — American conducted at the Community Center Pool and Northview Jr.
of Commerce Lions Club High will be held Saturday, March 18 starting at 9:00 A.M.
Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagon Mrs. Jaycees at the COMMUNITY CENTER. Mail registrations will not
Brooklyn Center Women's Club North Hennepin Artist Assn. be accepted for Swimming Lessons.
Camp Fire Girls North Suburban Toastmistress
Chess Club Club
Children's Chorus Parents Without Partners
Contract Bridge Quilters Club
Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time) REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL
4 -H Club S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A.,Inc. USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE-
Garden Club Stamp Club FORE TUESDAY, MARCH 21.
Girl Scouts Square Dance Club
Harmonettes Toast Masters
Historical Society Twin Lake Alano 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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