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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 Edition 20 December Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Mpls., Mn. Permit No. 2170 THE SOMETHING MORE CITY NEWSLETTER RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 1' i � INCLUDES THE 1979 WINTER BROOKLYN CENTER PARK & RECREATION �• ME DEPARTMENT ,� . p E F gE p Ao BROCHURE • BROOk C CENTER/ MANAGER'S REPORT DECEMBER, 1978 NO. 20 Community Center Pool Is Open b vat Y v ' 7 rk t t e r i ! w a w d, u } Y P� yy x r e A NEW TILE, RENOVATION — — The Brooklyn Center Community Center Swimming pool opened again to the public during mid- November. The area w was closed as new tile was installed in the pool and locker rooms, along with renovation around the pool and locker - room areas. _ r~ r *Citizen inquiries and requests may w ., be directed at the City Administra- tion. If there is any question regard- ing a service that we are authorized to perform, please call us at 561 -5440. �. 1 City Council Adopts 1979 Budget continued need and cost effectiveness. limited value of $35,000 with a tax of The Brooklyn Center City Council For the interest of the homeowners, $111.12 for an annual increase of adopted a budget totalling $4,824,677 the City's mill rate is computed by $8.49. for 1979, indicating an increase of dividing the City's total tax levy by the Residents are also reminded that out $628,831 above the 1978 budget. City's assessed valuation. of every dollar of property tax paid by Several factors contributed to the Taxes for individual properties are the property owners, only 16 cents go increase in the new budget. It was then computed by multiplying the directly to the City. The remaining 84 necessary for the City to replace a 1956 property's assessed value by the adopted cents are applied as follows: School fire pumper at a cost of $210,000, and mill rate. As a result, a home with a Districts, 49 cents; Hennepin County, an additional $51,000 is required to limited assessed value of $31,800 in 30 cents; Vocational Schools, 2 cents; replace a 1964 front -end loader in the 1978 paid a City tax of $102.63. in Metropolitan Transit, 2 cents; and Public Works Department. 1979. the same home would have a miscellaneous, 1 cent. Another large capital expense for the City was the purchase of a new tele- phone system involving an initial capital $15 Million For Highway outlay of approximately $43,000. The new system will decrease the monthly Construction In Area costs to the extent that the new system will be paid for over a period of three The Minnesota Department of Trans- revision of the 100 interchange with years and result in future savings. portation is scheduled to invest $15 I -94. Plans also include the completion Other increases have had a significant million during the next five years for of an interchange at Shingle Creek and impact upon the budget, including highway construcion in Brooklyn 1 -94. inflation, which added many costs to a Center. Upgrading of Highway 169, from variety of items such as: insurance costs Construction plans for 1979 include 65th to 72nd Avenues is planned for added an additional $53,000; salaries, grading of 1 -94, from 53rd to 59th Ave- 1982 -83. $165,000; pensions, $60,267; and street nues, as part of the overall project going A study program is also underway materials, an additional $13,500. to 40th Avenue in Minneapolis. for the eventual upgrading of Highway In addition to the replacement of Other plans include bridges across 169, from 1 -94 to the Northtown cross - large pieces of captial equipment and 1 -94 at 53rd, 57th Avenues, and at ing. An environmental impact program inflation, costs mandated by Metropo- Shingle Creek Parkway. The noise study is presently being conducted by litan, State and Federal agencies make it abatement project will continue on the a consulting firm. difficult for the City to provide the south side of 94, from Noble to High - same level of services without budget way 52, along with a traffic signal increases. revision at France and 100. water Tower Throughout the budget process, the A proposed $9.9 million is scheduled Repainting City reviews each of the basic services for 1980 -81, involving 1 -94 reconstruc- and programs provided to assure their tion from T.H. 152 to T.H. 169, and a Eliminates Marks By Vandals Safety Committee Needed? Brooklyn Center's water tower, located at 69th and Dupont, is under - Should Brooklyn Center have a per- ments. going repainting as scheduled every manent safety committee? The Steering Committee members seven years. The Steering Committee of the and their telephone numbers are as This schedule concided with the need Mayor's proposed Safety Committee follows: to eliminate the marks of vandalism and desires to receive input on the need for Member Telephone No. graffiti painted on the tower this past such a committee. Arnie Foslien, Chairman 561 -3595 summer. With the help of residents, the The committee members are request- Phil Cohen 560 -9265 responsible vandals were apprehended ing input from the citizens in regard to Bill Suits 561 -1509 and charges were filed. potential safety problems or concerns Kathy Binger 561 -2540 Residents are asked to continue to which could be addressed to by such a Eileen Oslund 537 -2858 aid the City by calling the Police committee. Residents are encouraged to Jack Bell 561 -2530 Department immediately if they see any contact committee members or the City Dean Nyquist, Mayor 560 -7420 type of vandalism or unusual behavior of Brooklyn Center with their com- Gerald Splinter, City Manager 561 -5440 around their neighborhood. 2 Crime Prevention Sessions Available In Your Neighborhood Any questions regarding this police ing a security evaluation of their homes The Brooklyn Center Police Depart- community education program (or to should also contact the department. ment offers a series of crime prevention arrange for one of the sessions) should All areas of good home security will and education sessions, which are avail- be directed to the Police Department, be covered, and suggestions will be able at the request of any neighborhood 561 -5440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. made when necessary to improve the group. Any individuals interested in obtain- security. Sessions can be arranged in the areas of home security, neighborhood security, protection against sex related Residents Asked To Aid crimes, basic first aid and drug abuse. It is the intent of this community City In Snow Removal education project to help protect the community residents, and to insure With the winter months rapidly clear and two to widen the street. maximum use of police services. approaching, the City of Brooklyn Residents are reminded not to park Any neighborhood group, an Center wishes to remind its residents on streets during the winter, and informal gathering of friends and of the regulations required for effective especially during and after a snowfall. neighbors or an association, is invited snowplowing in the community. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed to sponsor a police community educa- Street and sidewalk crews will oper- away, if necessary, when obstructing tion session on a topic of concern to the ate when there has been a snowfall of the clearing of the streets. group. more than 2 1/2 inches or less if condi- Residents are also reminded to warn The Police officers will come to one tions warrant plowing. The crews begin their children not to play in the snow of the neighborhood homes to conduct shortly after the storm subsides. The piles made by the snow plows. Plow the session. City is divided into 10 districts with a operators often cannot see children in The format of the sessions is casual street plow to each district. these banks and children could be but informative. The date, time and Arterial streets are cleared first, then buried in snow or seriously hurt. specifics of the session will be arranged residential streets. The plow will make Apologies are offered in advance for the convenience of the groups. four passes on the the streets — two to for plugged driveways — a painful and unavoidable side effect of well - plowed streets and walks. CITE' OF BROOk[yN CENTER Cities Reach CITY COUNCIL Agreement On Dean Nyquist ...... ............................... Mayor Street Upgrading Bill Fignar ............... .....................Councilman Tony Kuefler ........................ ..Councilman Genelhotka .Councilman Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis ............................... Celia Scott...... ....Councilwoman have agreed to upgrade r venue ....................... * *� ** � North, from 4th Street to Penn Avenue. Splinter ..................... Brooklyn Center is currently working Gerald S p ...........City Manager on the preparation of the proposed SERVICE DIRECTORY plan. A public hearing will be conducted prior to the start of any construction. Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) � I POLICE --FIRE ... .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 -5720 Salt Storage Building City Hall Offices ......... .... 561 -5440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approved By Council (Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) The Brooklyn Center Council has Community Center ............................... 561 -5448 approved funding for a salt storage CITY OFFICES building to be located on the Municipal Garage site, 2501 69th Avenue North. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway The building, 34 feet in width and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 112 feet long, will be used to store the salt -sand mixture used on the streets. 3 Comprehensive Plan Update Continues With Feedback From Citizen Groups comment on the components and Areas Physical Plan and Implementation Work continues, with a public input elements dealing with their area of Plan. process, for a major revision and updat- expertise. Public hearings regarding the Com- ing of Brooklyn Center's Comprehensive It is also suggested that Neighbor- prehensive Plan are suggested for March, Plan and the development of the Critical hood Groups review their particular August and September of 1979, and will Area Plan. This update was directed by neighborhood and develop a list of con- probably include several other meetings the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, cerns or problem areas they feel should to receive resident input. passed by the 1976 Legislature, be reviewed and addressed to in the The Planning Commission will coor- The law requires that each munici- Comprehensive Plan. These areas of con- dinate the overall project,and will assign pality in the seven - county metropolitan cern should deal with such problems as specific tasks to the various Advisory land use, housing and area develop and adopt a Comprehen g transportation. Commissions in their areas of expertise. p The overall plan is to be completed sive Plan to be consistent with the plan- The Critical Areas Plan is to be com- by December, 1979 at which time it will ning guidelines set forth in the law and pleted and submitted to the Metro- be reviewed by all adjacent communities adopted by the Metro Council. politan Council by January, 1979. and school districts to Brooklyn Center. The guidelines deal with various Information received at this point, In turn, the City will also be reviewing metropolitan systems including airports, including the Inventory and Analysis the plans formulated by the neighboring transportation, waste control, and of Existing Conditions and the Goal communities and school districts. parks. Other items to be covered include and Policy Guidelines, is being reviewed The City's Plan will be turned over housing, environmental controls, and by the Park and Recreation Commis- to the Metropolitan Council by July, capital improvements. sion, the Conservation Commission, the 1980 for review and comment prior to Related to this plan, is the special Northest Neighborhood Advisory official adoption by the City Council. planning of the Mississippi River Critical Group, and the Southeast Neighbor - The main intent of the Comprehen- Area Corridor which is defined by law, hood Advisory Group. sive Plan is to develop an orderly plan and in Brooklyn Center includes A public hearing was held on of development within the community, roughly the area east of Highway 169 November 16 regarding the Inventory and to consider neighboring com- and new Freeway Corridor. and Policies of the Critical Plan. An- munities regarding such items as trans - an assist other meeting is scheduled for Decem- portation, recreation and general A state grant was provided ber 14, and will deal with the Critical environment. in the critical area planning, and the City has combined these planning efforts with the general comprehensive Survey To Be Conducted planning of the entire community. A consultant has aided the City in pro- For Water Treatment Plant viding a suggested format for review of the plans. A utility survey will be conducted ers, and interest regarding the construc- The City intends to solicit and during the winter quarter by the City to tion of this facility. encourage as much input and feedback establish the need for a water treatment The new treatment plant could pro - as possible from Advisory Groups and plant, vide a reduction costs to residents using interested citizens. Various Advisory The survey will deal with costs, water softeners, although it will initially Commissions were asked to review and number of residences with water soften- increase the water rates. Two Council Members Are Re- Elected The Brooklyn Center Council way at 7 p.m. with a review of the pre - Brooklyn Center voters re- elected reminds residents about "Open Forum ", liminary items on the agenda prior to incumbent Councilmen Bill Fignar and which provides the opportunity to starting the Open Forum. After the Tony Kuefler to three -year terms. Both address the Council as a whole, and Forum closes, the Council will again Councilmembers ran unopposed. comment on any opinion, problem, return to the other agenda items. Other members of the Council concern or complaint that is relevant To understand the rules that govern include Mayor Dean Nyquist; Council- to the affairs of Brooklyn Center and the Forum, interested residents can -man Gene Lhotka and Councilwoman its policies and practices. contact the City Hall at 561 -5440, for Celia Scott. The official meeting will get under- further information. 4 Children's Activities GIRLS GYMNASTICS BOYS TUMBLING — Begins January 13 & 18 A gymnastics program for girls currently in grades Kindergarten thru A program for boys in kindergarten thru 6th. A course in the beginning 12, designed to teach skills in the three areas of tumbling, apparatus techniques of tumbling. Students will have the opportunity to learn and floor exercise. Girls will progress from Beginners to Advanced basic skills such as rolls, headstands, etc. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 Beginners to Intermediate in each of the three areas. All classes run lessons. for 10 weeks. Girls new to our program must register for a beginning North View Junior High School tumbling class. A— Saturday Begins January 13, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon BEGINNING TUMBLING — For Gir Begins Evergreen School January — 13, 16 & 18 B— Thursday Begins January 18, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. Course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an OPEN GYMNASTICS — Begins January 24 opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkovers, etc. Regis- tration Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. A practice period for all girls and boys currently enrolled in the PALMER LAKE gymnastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be admit - A— Tuesday Begins January 16 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. ted. Fee, 35c, pay at the door. B— Tuesday Begins January 16 4:15 - 5:15 P.M. Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. North View ORCHAR LANE C— Tuesday Begins January 16 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. NORTHSTAR GYMNASTIC CLUB D— Tuesday Begins January 16 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. EVERGREEN Girls interested in competitive gymnastics ... here's a club just for you! E— Thursday Begins January 18 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. North Star's are sponsored jointly by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn NORTH VIEW Park Parks and Recreation Departments and are in conjunction with F— Saturday Begins January 13 9:00 -10:00 A.M. USGF. Girls should know all the (novice) compulsory routines in order ADVANCED BEGINNING TUMBLING — Begins to try out. Practice and coaching will be held at Osseo Jr. High 4 times January 13 a week and girls will be encouraged to compete in local USGF meets. Call Erlene March 560 -1018 for further information. This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber and back walkover in good form before registering. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. CR COUNTRY SKI LESSONS — Begins January G— Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. North View 13 BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins January 13 Instructional program in Cross Country Skiing for ages 5 - 12. Lessons are for 3 weeks conducted at Kylawn Park Preserve. Orientation meet - Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance ing Tuesday, January 9, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. at the Community Center. beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Students must have Rental equipment available at site. Cost, $8.50 for instruction only and passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this class. Regis- S15 for instruction and rental. See Adult section for detailed informa- tration Fee $9.00/10 lessons. tion. H— Saturday 10:15 - 11:15 A.M. North View A— Saturday 10:00- 11:15 A.M. ADVANCED BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins BOY'S AND GI RL'S JUDO LESSONS — Begins January 13 January 15 & 17 This new course is the second level in apparatus. Students must have passed the Beginning Tumbling and Beginning Apparatus Courses For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning the before registering for this class. $10.00/10 lessons. basic skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In addition, interes- I— Saturday 9:00 - 10:15 A.M. North View ted students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nation- ally sanctioned. All sessions held at North View Wrestling Room. Regis - INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS — Begins January tration Fee, $8.00/8 weeks. 13 & 16 Monday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Boy's Beginners Monday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Boy's Advanced The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tumbling, appara- Wednesday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Girl's Beginners tus and floor exercise. The beginning (novice) compulsory routine will Wednesday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Girl's Advanced be taught. Registration Fee, $12.00/10 lessons. North View Junior High School PLYWOOD AN PINE — Girls and Boys — Begins J— Saturday Begins January 13, 11:30 - 1:30 P.M. January 22 K— Tuesday Begins January 16, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. — FLOOR EXERCISE — Begins January 13 For children grades 3 - 6 this is an introduction to Industrial Arts. The participants will make several projects from Pine and /or Plywood. This course is designed to teach various gymnastic movements to In the process, our goals are to be able to care for and use several hand music. Some Ballet will be introduced and students will begin work tools, become familiar with some characteristics of Plywood and Pine, on routines. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order learn a basic process of finishing wood. Who knows, you may end up to register for this class. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. with a life long hobby. Instructor, Paul Strand. Registration Fee, $5.0u/ 8 sessions. L— Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Northview 5 Monday 6:30 P.M. North View SIXTH GRADE SKI SPECIAL — January 22 BALLET I — Begins January 17 Boys and girls in 6th grade only are invited to participate in their very For students that have had previous ballet or creative dance training own ski trip. Chaperones will accompany the students to Hyland Hills. (Students must have completed 2nd grade). Please wear ballet shoes, Information will be available in the grade schools during the week of leotard or bodysuit to class. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration January 8. REGISTER EARLY —SPACE LIMITED! ! ! Fee, $7.50 /10 weeks. COST: Bus Fee — $2.00 pay when registering Wednesday 4:30 P.M. Brooklyn Center Library Ski Fee — $2.00 includes lift ticket, complete rental package and a 1 hour lesson. Collected on the bus. MOVIES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER A popular event for parents and kids!! Plan your Birthday parties PRE — SCHOOL — Begins January 16 around these dates: The program is for 4 and 5 year old pre- schoolers (Children must be 4 Monday, Feb. 19 Race for your life, Charlie Brown & Free Swim years old by September 1, 1979.) The program emphasizes group 75c. Movie times 11:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. socialization, music, art coordination, and fun. This is a YEAR LONG Saturday, March 24 Hawmps - 50c - Movie time NOON 30 WEEK program, classes are September through May, with openings Monday, April 9 Boatniks& Free Swim 75c. in WINTER SESSION. Payments are made when registering in Fall, Movie times 11:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. Winter, and Spring. Classes held at the Community Center. Instructor, FUNTIME— NORTHPORT — Begins January 10 Mrs. Malmin. Registration Fee, $21.00/10 weeks. Class A 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Tuesday & Thursday Hey all you 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Northport. Get your Class B 10:45 - 12:15 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday friends together and join in the fun filled activities such as volleyball, Class C 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday basketball, and much more. The fun begins January 10. For parents wishing to send their child to only one session per week, Wednesday 6:30 -8:30 P.M. Northport 50c per time register for Fridays. Registration Fee, $12.50/10 weeks. Begins January The following programs are a joint venture of the Brooklyn 19. Center Parks and Recreation Department and the elementary Class D 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Friday building coordinators. FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY RHYTHMS AND TUMBLING — Begins January 15 & 16 Fun Club for 1st and 2nd grade — Begins January 24 —Get rid of some of that excess energy after school in the gym with your friends. Play new games as well as your old favorites. Registration Fee, $3.00/6 For children 4 - 6 years old. Children must be 4 years old by March weeks. 31, 1979. Classes conducted at the Community Center. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration Fee, $7.50/10 sessions. Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Gym A— Monday January 15 1:00 - 1 :45 P.M. Paper Crafts for Kids — 2 — 4th Grade — Begins March 6 — A fun class B— Tuesday January 16 5:30 - 6:15 P.M. where you will create different animals and objects using paper. Supplies C— Tuesday January 16 6:15 - 7:00 P.M. furnished. Instructor, Mrs. Bird. Registration Fee, $1.00/2 weeks. TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE — Begins January Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Cafeteria 15 & 17 PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY For boys and girls 4 - 6 years old. Children must be 4 years by March Fun Club for 1st and 2nd Grade — Begins January 25 — See program 31, 1979. The class gives the children an opportunity to participate in description under Fair Oaks for details. Registration Fee, $3.00/6 singing, create expressions, rhythms and dance. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. weeks. Registration Fee, $7.50/10 sessions. Thursday 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. Gym A— Monday 9:15 - 10:00 A.M. Community Center Macrame for 4 - 6th Grade — Begins January 29 — Learn the basic B— Wednesday 3:00 - 3:45 P.M. Brooklyn Center Library knots used in macrame to make different projects for yourself or gifts. Students will have the opportunity to make a project in class. Supplies CREATIVE DANCE &BALLET — B egins January 17 furnished. Instructor, Mrs. Bucek. Registration Fee $4.00/6 weeks. GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY The life of every child can be enriched by rhythmic experience. Here is an opportunity for your child to enjoy the freedom of creative rhythms Fun Club for 1st and 2nd Grade — Begins January 23 — See program tempered with the disciplines of classic ballet. Such experience paves description under Fair Oaks for details. Registration Fee, $3.00/6 the way for more advanced dance study and is an excellent background weeks. training for those anxious to pursue gymnastics and cheerleading. Tuesday 3:45 — 4:45 P.M. Gym Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Classes conducted at the Brooklyn Center Community Library. $7.50/10 weeks. FUNTIME GARDEN CITY — Begins Janaury 22 Wow, Funtime is coming to Garden City, for all 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th A— Wednesday 3:45 - 4:30 P.M. 1st & 2nd Graders graders, on Monday evenings. Activities include open gym, basketball, B— Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00 P.M. 3rd — 6th Graders volleyball, games and more. So get your friends together and see what's happening at FUNTIME!!! 50c /a time. FAMILY NIGHT Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Garden City School See Special Activities Section for details. 6 *There will be no funtime on February 18. EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY GLOBETROTTERS — February 25 FUNTIME — EVERGREEN — Begins January 10 The famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming: The Globetrotters have Evergreen 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders arise and come to FUNTIME been an international favorite for over 50 years. The trip is open to all on Wednesday evenings. Join in the fun filled activities including foos- teens. Space is limited — so register early. Cost: $6.25 includes ticket, ball, bumper pool, ping pong, informal gym activities and much more. transportation and supervision. Sunday, February 25 — Met Center — 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. DEADLINE to register is February 8. Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Evergreen 50c Per Time TEEN SKI TRIP Fun Club for 1st & 2nd Grade — Begins January 26 — See Program description under Fair Oaks for details. Registration Fee, $3.00/6 One day or evening trips to various local ski areas for students in grade weeks. 7 and up. Students in 6th grade see Childrens section. Sign up at the Community Center. Watch for flyers and announcements in the Junior Friday 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. Gym Highs. Parents written permission required. Costs vary with each trip. Schedule is as follows: WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY Monday, January 22 Spirit Mountain Dough Art — Begins Janaury 24 — For grades 4 - 6th. Watch flour and Friday, January 26 Afton Alps salt turn into your very own creation! Supplies furnished. Instructor, Friday, February 2 Trollhaugen Mrs. Bird. Registration Fee, $2.00/2 weeks. Monday, February 5 Quadna Mountain Friday, February 23 Wild Mountain Wednesday 3:35 — 4:35 P.M. Library Friday, March 2 Snowcrest Kids C — Begins February 7 — For grades 1 -3. Learn fun ways to ALL STAR WRESTLING turn your finger prints and paper into crafts that are fun to make. Supplies furnished. Registration Fee, $2.00/2 weeks. Instructor, Mrs. How would you like to see an actual taping of All Star Wrestling — Bird. and maybe even see yourself and your friends on T.V. Sometime in March we will be going to the WTCN studio to tape an All Star Wednesday 3:35 - 4:35 P.M. Library Wrestling show. Watch for further details in the schools about this fantastic trip. Space will be limited, so watch closely. BEGINNING TUMBLING DISCO DANCE LESSONS — B egins January 17 Offered at Evergreen, Palmer Lake, and Orchard Lane — See Children's Section for details. WOW! Get in the swing of things and learn the newest Disco Dances. Line dances and couple Hustle variations including the Latin Hustle will be taught. A great way for you and all your friends to get down If you would like to see a special course offered or would like at this year's school dances. Everyone should register with a friend. to be an instructor for a course please contact the Parks and Partner can be girl or boy. Recreation Department (561 -5448) or your elementary building coordinator. Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Earle Brown School Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 TEEN DANCES Diane Gunderson Palmer Lake 561 -1930 Judy Johnson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 Sue Smith Orchard Lane 533 -1645 Get Down and Come to the dances at North View Jr. High. They will run from 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. All seventh thru ninth graders are invited. Dave Thorpe Willow Lane 561 -9272 Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 Cost: SCHEDULED DATES: Friday, January 19 Disco Dance featuring Twin Cities Disco Teen Friday, February 16 Valentine's Dance Friday, March 16 To Be Announced Friday, April 20 To Be Announced A ctivities TEEN LOCK -IN — February 9 Say, all you Jr. High Teens, have you heard about the event of the SNOW TUBING — January 12 year? It's the Teen Lock -In at the Community Center. At 11:00 P.M. on Friday, February 9, we will lock ourselves in the Community WOW, Round u p all your friends and join us for a fun evening of Center and we won't come out until 7:00 A.M. the next morning! Winter Tubing. Bring a bag lunch. $5.75 includes transportation, tube While we're "Locked -In" we'll dance, swim, play foosball, ping -pong, rental, and supervision. Location 913 Ranch, Somerset, Wisconsin. listen to music, watch movies, eat, and hold many special contests. Leaves: North View 3:15 P.M., Community Center 3:30 P.M. Returns: We'll do so much, in fact, that there won't be time to sleep. Advanced approximately 9:00 P.M. Deadline to register is Wednesday, January registration is necessary. Watch for flyers with more information. 10. DARKROOM TECHNIQUES — Begins February 12 NORTH STARS HOCKEY GAME — February 24 Darkroom Techniques — Learn to develop your own pictures — See It's Hockey Time in Minnesota, so join us as we watch the North Stars Adult Section. cream Atlanta. Cost: $6.25, includes ticket, transportation and super- vision. Leaves North View 6:00 P.M. — Community Center 6:15 P.M. PHOTO CLASS — Begins January 16 Returns — Listen for end of game and allow approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. DEADLINE to register is Thursday, February 8. 7 Learn to use your camera better! — See Adult Section for details. CO - REC - Begins January 10 and 12 ADULT SKI LESSIONS - January 3 a 10 Looking for some ACTION ? ?? Then get your friends together and Lessons for persons of all skill levels from very beginners through come to Co - Rec. This is the chance for you to have some fun on advanced classes are held at Birch Park Ski Area and are 1 hour in Friday nights by taking part in informal gym activities, open swim, length each day with an instructor ratio of 1:8. Also available are foosball, ping -pong, movies, music, and more. It's a great activity for Ballet Ski lessons to interested skiers. Regular classes will be taught Jr. High age Youth and is open to all Brooklyn Center residents and the GLM (Graduated length method). their friends regardless of what school district you are in. The activity is supervised by adult chaperones. BUS FEE: $6.50 - $3.25 /day to be paid when registering LESSONS: $2.00 - $1.00 /day to be paid when registering Friday -North View Jr. High - Begins January 12 -7:00 - 10:00 P.M. LIFT FEE: $6.50 - $3.25 /day collected on bus COST: 75c. RENTAL: $8.00 - $4.00 /day optional - paid at area Tuesday- Evergreen- Begins January 10 -7:00 - 9:00 P.M. -COST: Bus leaves 8:45 AM returns 4:00 PM - Bus pickup at Brooklyn Center 50c. (NOTE: There is no Co -Rec at Evergreen on the 4th Tuesday of Community Center. the month). ADULT SKI TRIPS JUDO - Begins January 15 and 17 Another great season of downhill and cross country skiing is here and For guys and gals who are interested in learning the basic skills or this year the Parks and Recreation Department has many fun trips more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt, planned. Everyone is invited to bring a friend and join us on the provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may ing dates: join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. URN RET V TRIP LIFT BUS LEAVE All sessions held at North View Jr. High School Wrestling Room. DATE DATE 10 Birch Pk. $3.25 $3.25 LEA E RET PM Registraion Fee, $8.00/8 weeks. Jan.17 Trollhaugen$4.00 $3.25 8:45 AM 4:00 PM Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Beginning Guys Jan.24 Spirit Mt. $6.00 $8.50 7:00 AM 8:30 PM Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Advanced Guys Jan.31 Wild Mt. $5.00 $3.25 8:45 AM 4:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Beginning Gals Feb.7 AftonAlps $5.50 $3.25 8:45 AM 4:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Advanced Gals Feb.14 WelchVill $5.00 $3.75 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Feb.21 Spirit Mt. $6.00 $8.50 7:00 AM 8:30 PM INTERME GYMNASTICS - Begins January Feb.28 Trollhaugen$4.00 $3.25 8:45 AM 4:00 PM 13 and 16 Mar.7 AftonAlps $5.50 $3.25 8:45 AM 4:00 PM See Children's Activities for details. Adult CROSS COUN SKI LESSON - NEW - B January 13 Never Skied before? This program is designed to guide the novice skier Activities comfortably through the basic techniques. You've Skied Before? But are not satisfied that your techniques are correct or that you are getting the most out of cross country skiing. Cost includes a general orientation meeting to be held on Tuesday, CHILD CARE SERVICE - Begins January 8 January 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. at the Community Center. Lessons are for 3 weeks and are conducted at Kylawn Park Preserve. Equipment The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for Rental brought to site. Registration Fee, $8.50 instruction only and parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to $15.00 instruction and equipment rental. 12:15 P.M. The cost is 45c per child /per hour for each child. This service is provided for children 1 year through Kinder- B- Saturday 11:15 - 12:30 P.M. garten. Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, talk to atten- C- Saturday 1:00 - 2:15 P.M. dant for details. Call the Community Center, 561 -5448, if you have any other questions. IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SK - Begins January 16 CREATE A NEW YOU - January 11 & January 27 Class open to teens and adults. Some of the topics to be discussed are: How to use your Camera, films, meters, filters, close-up photography, Fight Flab! flash photogrpahy guide numbers and photographing people. Instruc- Perk Up Your Posture! tor, Mr. Proceviat, Registration Fee, $8.00 /4 sessions. Master Makeup Techniques! Learn to Relax! . . . As you spend a day creating a New Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Community Center You!. Our instructors will guide you through a fun and fascinating pro - ram and everyone will have the opportunity to try the following. Swim- DARKROOM TECHNIQUES - Begins February 12 nastics, Exercise and Dance, Nutrition, Makeup, Posture, and Relaxa- tion. Participants should dress in comfortable attire and bring bathing The class will cover darkroom techniques dealing with development and suit and towel for Swimnastics Session. (You do not have to be a printing. Students will learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative con - swimmer to participate and there is no need to get hair or face wet.) trast, and develop black and white film. Each student w,;i make an Registration $8.00 includes lunch and program. Space is limited - excellent print from their own negative. Students will be eligible to use Make your reservations early. the Community Co.:,?er Darkroom. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat. Regis- tration $12.00/3 sessions. Session A - Thursday, January 11 -9 AM - 3 PM- Community Center Session B - Saturday, January 27 -9 AM - 3 PM- Community Center 8 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. Community C.- ,.er PATHWAYS TO COLOR FILM PROCESSING AND DISCO DANCE — Begins January 17 MAKING PRINTS — Begins February 13 Learn the latest Disco Dances! Line dances and couple Hustle variations Learn about color theory, selection of equipment, filters enlarging, including the Latin Hustle will be taught. For couples only. Instructor, and chemistry for color processing. After completion of this class Mr. Eck, Resgistration Fee, $20.00 per couple /8weeks. students will have the opportunity to register for a darkroom color processing lab workshop. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat, Registration Fee, Wednesday 7:40 - 8:40 P.M. Earle Brown School $5.00/2 sessions. BALLROOM DANCE — Begins January 17 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Community Center For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on the DARK COLOR PROCESSING LAB WORK- side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, SHOP Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka, and Schottische. Registration Fee, $20.00/8 sessions per couple. Instructor, Mr. Eck. Workshop is limited to five students per time and is open only to Wednesday 8:50 - 9:50 P.M. Earle Brown School students enrolled in the Pathways to Color Class, conducted at the Community Center by Mr. Proceviat, 1 session /$10.00. EXERCISE AND DANCE — Begins January 15 & 16 A— Tuesday, February 27 6:15 - 9:15 P.M. B— Tuesday, March 6 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. C— Tuesday, March 13 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. Renew your figure, vitality and poise. The class is fun, challenging, creative, and lots of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson $8.00/10 lessons PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM TEST DATES A— Monday 10:00 - 11:00 AM Community Center The photography test and briefing is given to people interested in using B— Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15 PM Community Center the darkroom facilities at the Community Center. The test is given to people that have taken darkroom procedures. PRE - REGISTRATION LEISURE FITNESS — Begins January 15 for an appointment is necessary at least 3 days prior to each t d The cost is $1.00 per person. All tests are given at the Community For men and women 62 years and over. A sensible exercise program Center. designed to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles, improve movement of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and aids digestion. A— Tuesday, January 16 6:30 P.M. After class take a dip in the pool! (Fee includes swimming). Join us for B— Tuesday, January 23 6:30 P.M. fun and fitness. Participants exercise at their own pace. Instructor, C— Tuesday, February 6 6:30 P.M. Mrs. Wilson. Registration Fee, $4.00/10 weeks. D— Monday, February 12 6:00 P.M. E— Tuesday, March 6 6:30 P.M. Monday 11:15 — Noon Commnuity Center POTTERY — Begins January 17 and 18 SVVIMNASTICS — Begins Ja 16 & 18 An introductory class dealing with hand and wheel methods of creating Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not pottery. Registration fee includes instruction, 50 lbs. of clay, firing, have to be a swimmer to participate in this new form of exercise. glazes and outside lab use. Instructor, Ms. Hedlund, Registration Fee, Instructor, Mrs. Sullivan. Registration, $8.00/10 sessions. $25.00/8 weeks. Classes at the Community Center. A— Tuesday, Begins January 16-10:00-11:00 AM— Community Center A— Wednesday, Begins January 17 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. B— Thursday,Begins January 18- 10:00 -11:00 AM— Community Center B— Thursday, Begins January 18 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. C— Tuesday, Begins January 16— 7:00 - 8:00 PM —North View Jr. High LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES — Beg January TRIM & SWIM — Begins January 16 Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the Com- An hour of exercise to music followed by a swim on your own. For munity Center. Students may use the lab on a regular basis other than adults of all sizes and shapes. A great way to look and feel better. class time and have pieces fired in the 8 week period. Clay may be Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons (Fee includes swimming). purchased at the Community Center. Students will arrange their own time to work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab must Tuesday 8:00 P.M. North View Jr. High meet with Ms. Hedlund on Monday, Janaury 15 at 7:30 P.M. Firing schedules and general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. ADU LT TENNIS LESSONS — Begins January 21 Fee, $12.00 /8weeks. Beginning and intermediate instruction for post high school age men PATCHWORK AND QUILTING — Begins January 15 and women. In order to register for an intermediate class, you must Learn the beautiful art form of by -gone years. This class will cover have had previous lessons and be familiar with the basic swings, scoring, crazy quilting, patchwork, hand quilting, applique, catherdal window, and etiquette. Classes meet 1 hour on Sunday, for 8 weeks. Please fur - and also methods of making quilts by the square. Instructor, Mrs. nish your own racquet. Registration Fee, $10.00/8 lessons. Holzknecht. Registrarion Fee, $6.00 /4 sessions. Classes at the Com- munity Center. A— Intermediate Noon - 1:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High A— Monday, Begins January 15 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. B— Beginning 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High B— Monday, Begins March 5 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. C— Beginning 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High D— Intermediate 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High CITY BAND For men and women post high school age. New members are welcome. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 561 -5448. 9 OPEN TENNIS — Begins January 21 If you're interested in keeping good tennis form during the winter Special try OPEN TENNIS at Brooklyn Center High School. Call the Com- munity Center (561-5448) for reservation Monday mornings to Activities reserve a court (2 courts s a available) on the following Sunday. Courts available Sundays 9:00 A.M. — Noon and 4:30 — 9:00 P.M. Cost 54.00/1 1/2 hours. FAMILY FARE JUDO — Begins January 15 and 17 Families will want to take advantage of special trips offered each month at group discounts. Trips are offered jointly by the Park and Recreation For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or Departments of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt, Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Robbinsdale, NW YMCA provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may and district 281 Community Services. Send all money and registration join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. to Robbinsdale Recreation, 4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422. All sessions held at North View Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration Tickets will be distributed on busses. Registration taken on a first come Fee, $8.00/8 weeks. basis. Sorry, no lap sitters or refunds. Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Men's Beginners TRIP NO. 10 — FAMILY OVERNIGHT SKI TRIP — January 26 Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Men's Advanced Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Women's Beginners Cost of $19.70 per person includes transportation, escort, lift tickets, Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Women's Advanced movie, popcorn, chalet lodging, Sat. hearty country breakfast and steak dinner at Powder Ridge Ski Resort. Bring your own sleeping MEN'S GYM NIGHT — Begins January 18 gear and ski equipment. Rental and lessons available at an additional fee. DEADLINE TO REGISTER — January 12. Bus loads on Friday in For men post high school age. Open gym for jogging. Informal basket- Brooklyn Park, New Hope and Plymouth City Hall between 6 — 6:30 ball, Volleyball, etc. Activity fee is 25c per person. No organized P.M. Call Kae at 545 -3781 for details. teams, please. TRIP NO. 11 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — February 25 Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. Earle Brown School Cost of $5.80 and $6.80 per person includes transportation, seats near Saturday, 1:30 - 6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High the court, and escort. Performance at 6 P.M. Bus pick ups will begin at 4:00 P.M. and return at approximately 9:30 P.M. DEADLINE TO DOG OBEDIENCE — Begins January 18 REGISTER — February 16. Call Dick Fredricks at 537 -8421 for details. This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least TRIP NO. 12 ICE FOLLIES — April 1 6 months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and self discipline. For more Cost of $7.80 per person includes transportation, seats on or near the information, Call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Cost S12.00 /8 sessions. ice and escort. Performance at 6 P.M. Bus pick ups will begin at 4:30 P.M. and return at approximately 9:30 P.M. DEADLINE TO REGIS - Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 P.M. Northport School TER — March 15. Register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets sold MIXED VOLLEYBALL — Begins January 10 out last year. Call Kathy at 561 -5448 for further information. FAMILY NIGHT Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play fun low key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity Join us for some good old fashioned fun as Brooklyn Center Parks and fee is 25c per person. Recreation Department presents Family Night. The evening begins with a Movie. Then after the movie, enjoy a swim in the Community Center Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High School Pool. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Bring the whole WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL — Begins January 9 family and make a night of it ! ! ! 75c per person. 7:30 - 11:00 P.M. Saturday, February 10 The Million Dollar Duck A night of fun type volleyball for women (Post High school age). Saturday, March 10 Gus Bring a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. No charge. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY Tuesday 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. Earle Brown School WINTER HOURS ARE: Monday through Wednesday — 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. BREAST SELF EXAM PROGRAM Thursday — 12 Noon to 9:00 P.M. Friday — 12 Noon to 5:00 P.M. The Breast Self Examination Program for women are being offered by Saturday — 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. the Brooklyn Center Unit of the American Cancer Society. The pro- January 4, 3:30 P.M. — Holiday children's program featuring Bob gram will be informative and demonstrate a method of self - examin- Gasch, popular story teller. February — April, 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays. ation. Each section is limited to 30. Learn BSE for someone you love. Storytime for Pre - school. For further information on library programs Child care is available for 45c per hour per child. Class is completed in call 537 -6716. 1 session. Call 561 -5448 for registration. Classes at the Community Center. A Search Strategy course will be held in Tate January or early February to acquaint adults with the materials available in the Hennepin County A— Tuesday, January 23 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Library system, and to develop skills in locating information and mat - B— Tuesday, January 30 10:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. erial. 10 CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLINIC — January 10 HARMONETTES Cross Country Skiing is easy, fun and good exercise. It's also an A post high school womens entertainment group that performs a economical sport that the whole family can enjoy. Find out for your- variety of numbers with singing and dancing. Sing -outs at banquets, self by coming to a clinic on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 P.M. at the hospitals and conventions with 3 pc. band accompaniment. Annual Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Spring Show, staged, choreographed, and costumed. Rehearsals, Mon - Brooklyn Center. R.S.V.P. — 561 -5448. days from 8 - 10 P.M. at Earle Brown School. This program is in coop- eration with the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Representatives from Hennepin County Park Reserve District will give For further information about joining or requesting a sing -out call you information on purchasing, waxing, and care of equipment. You June Scofield 560 -0740. will also learn where to ski in the Twin Cities Area. A special feature of BROOKLYN CENTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS the evening includes slides from the Reserves and a movie. A performing singing group of youngsters in grades 1 - 9 sponsored by All persons attending this free clinic will have an opportunity to take an the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. New members introductory 1 hour lesson at Elm Creek, Saturday morning, January are now being accepted. The chorus will perform in the Annual Spring 13. A small fee will be charged to cover rental, parking, and instruction Show and a variety of sing -outs. Rehearsals, Monday 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. at Elm Creek. Learn more about lessons at the clinic. at Earle Brown. Registration Fee is $2.00. FRIENDSHIP QUILTING CLUB ANNUAL SPRING SHOW —May 1 an 12 Do you need a little inspiration to get started on that quilt you've Tickets for the Annual Spring Show featuring the Harmonettes and the been wanting to make? Come and join our "quilting bee ". Here's a Brooklyn Center Children's Chorus will be on sale at the Brooklyn good opportunity to use those leftover swatches of material you have Center Community Center after April 20th. The performances will be around the house and also a chance to meet new friends. Make quilts at Park Center High School at 8:00 P.M. on May 11 and 12. to give your guest room a new look, or great as a gift! Quilters meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, excluding June, July and PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE August. from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Child care available at the Brooklyn Center Community Center until 12:15 P.M. in the Com- The Photography darkroom, located in the Brooklyn Center Com- munity Center "Playcorner" for 45c per hour per child. munity Center is open to all interested persons for a fee of 50c /hour. You must furnish your own chemicals and paper. Users must have BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB completed a Dark -room Techniques class sponsored by the Brooklyn For all women over 21 years of age. Come alone or bring a friend. Center Parks and Recreation Department or have taken our test in Meetings and programs are the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 darkroom use. See Test dates in Adult Section of this brochure. P.M. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center September through ABC's OF LIFESAVING May. Dues are nominal. Trips are offered monthly. Women interested in the club may call 533 -2927. Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can prevent irreparable brain damage prior to the arrival of professional medical help. The first 2 to 4 minutes are vital. CPR courses are offered by request by the Office of January 9 — Make Up Demonstration Emergency Preparedness. Instructors are Emergency Medical Techni- January 23 — Science Museum "Genesis - Omnitheather & lunch at the clans from the Police and Fire Departments. If interested please contact Blue Horse. Steve Korff, 561 -5440 (Ext. 52) for dates courses are offered. 3 hour February 13 —Hair Styling Demonstration course. 1 session. Limit 20 —FREE of charge. February 27 —Mpls. Institute of Arts —Old Masterpiece Wing & lunch at Blake Forest Inn. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER March 13 — Slides of Cricket Theatre March 27 — Mpls. Star and Tribune Tour and lunch at Charlies Cafe GALLERY Exceptionale The Community Center Gallery is available for photography or mixed media shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase is BROOKLYN CENTER CLOWN CLUB also available for small collections. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448 The Brooklyn Center Clown Club is a group of people who have taken ext. 70 for further information. the Art of Clowning through the Park and Recreation Department. They enjoy clown comedy and share it with others through Community EXHIBITIONS sponsored events of the Jaycee Women, Jaycees, and the Park and Sandra Schmiege Jarvi — Original Oil and Acrylic paintings of the Recreation Department. Clowns are available for a charge for children's Northwoods — January 6 — February 1 parties. Call 561 -2768 for more information. Miriam Arneson & Her Friends — February 5 - 28 Ken Whitaker & Bern Thorson — Mixed Media Show — April 3 - 30 BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Kathy Dziedzic — 3 Dimensional Art — May 1 - 31 Ellen Stekert, state folklorist and director of the Center for the Study of Minnesota Folklife, will talk about folklore and, accompanying her- CEAP INC. SERVICES self on the guitar, will sing folk songs at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 20 in the Brooklyn Center Library, 5601 Brooklyn Blvd. The program The Community Emergency Assistance program in addition to being an 2 sponsored o the Brooklyn Historical Society. The audience will be information and referral service offers many other assistance programs invited to participate, and anyone interested is invited to come. For such , meals at your door, transportation, support groups, safe homes, more information about society, call Barbara Sextion, Secretary, and food shelf. If they can help you in anyway call 533 -0803. 537 -2118. HEALTH SERVICE offered by Ceap, Inc. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center: GRASSFI ELD RADIO CONTROL CLUB MODEL BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING — Thursday, 9:30 A.M. — 3:00 P.M. AVIATION —A Great Hobby? Sport and Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. DIABETES SCREENING — 4th Thursday of September, January and The club meets the second Friday of each month at the Brooklyn May 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Center Community Center beginning from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. For more 4th Tuesday of September, January and information call President, Gary Stucky, 561 -7307. 11 May 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. HENNEPIN ARTIST'S ASSOCIATION The Hennepin Artists' Association, established in 1962 was initiated to CLASSES encourage the appreciation and practice of the fine arts in this area. The membership consists of amateur and professional artists, art teachers, "Fitness is Ageless and Forever Young at Heart or anyone interested in the visual arts. The association has two juried shows per year, regularly scheduled exhibitions and give special LEISURE FITNESS — Begins January 15 exhibits. Demonstrations, lectures and critiques are also given. SEA— SONAL SHOWS are available for firms on a contribution basis. For For men and women 62 years and older. A sensible exercise pro - information regarding this service contact Wil Tiller at 935 -2756. The gram designed to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles, association meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information improve movement of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and contact Joan Cashin, 535 -4959, or Lynn Tome, 561 -2339. aids digestion. After class take a dip in the pool! (fee includes ARTISTS REGISTRY GALLERY ONE swimmingl. Join us for fun and fitness, participants exercise at their own pace. Instructor: Mrs. Wilson, Registration fee $4.00/ The Parks and Recreation Department works in cooperation with the 10 weeks. Artist Registry in promoting Art programs for the Northwest Com- Monday 11:15 —Noon Community Center munities. For information regarding classes in watercolor, Batik, Etch- ing and other medias contact the Registry. The gallery is located at SENIOR SWIMNASTICS — Begins January 16 & 4915 42nd Avenue N. Telephone 533 -1251. Tours are welcome. 1 Gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You AN INTRODUCTION TO PAR do not have to be a swimmer to participate in this great form of exercise. . . equally popular with both our men and women. The PAR Program can help parents learn to guide children through All participants 62 years and older must have doctors the impressionable years that have become complicated by the ready name and phone on registration. Instructor, Mrs. Sullivan. Regis - availability of drugs. PAR will attempt to develop a knowledge found- tration fee $4.00/10 sessions. Classes will be held at the Com- ation for recognizing both the benefits and risks of drug use. It will munity Center. also try to provide an understanding of basic principles essential to the A— Tuesday, Begins January 16 — 9:00 A.M. prevention of drug abuse. Most importantly, it will create a setting B— Thursday, Begins January 18 — 9:00 A.M. in which parents can come together to share concerns and find answers. OTHER CLASSES 5 Sessions No Fee Start during 7 -9 P.M. Faculty Lounge Brooklyn Center High School for the month of February. Senior Citizens 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn Center may enjoy all other activity classes found in this brochure SENIOR CITIZEN'S ACTIVITIES at 1/2 the registration fee. SPECIAL SERVICES AT The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brooklyn THE COMMUNITY CENTER Center Parks and Recreation Department. If you have any ques- tions call Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Coordinator at 561 -5448. SWIMMING POOL — Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over. Application may be made at the SENIOR HAPPENINGS Community Center desk. Membership entitles the member to use the swimming pool, exercise, and sauna during recreational or Senior Happenings is a monthly newsletter. The "Senior Happen- "open" periods. ings" tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community and day outings offered. If you don't receive one now give Kathy a DROP —IN — Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day. You and Your call at 561 -5448. Hope to see you this winter! friends are welcome to drop -in, enjoy the game room, pool, and ping -pong, cards, checkers, chess and bocci ball are available for CLUBS check out also. Swim from 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 P.M. LEISURE TIME COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE Screening is done by Red Cross volunteer nurses on the last Wednesday of the Is a group of friendly people that meet every Wednesday through- month from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Every Tuesday screening out the year from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Brooklyn Center conducted by Ceap Nurses from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Community Center for lunch, a program and socializing. Bring Thursday 9:30 to 3:00 P.M. a lunch, coffee and tea are served. When you come for the first time, ask for a registration sheet to fill out, this also puts you on TAX —AIDE COUNSELING — Tax assistance will be provided by the mailing list for future Senior Happenings. volunteers who have been trained through the IRS to deal specifi- cally with retirement tax problems. Counselors normally do not BROOKLYN TWINS assist high income seniors, since their returns often involve ques- tions beyond the scope of normal IRS training. TAX —AIDE has Members meet during the year on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the limited the yearly income to $10,000.00 for this service. The month from 7:00 -9:00 P.M. The meetings are all held at the counselor does not assume responsibility for the form. This ser- Earle Brown Elementary School — 59th and Humboldt. The vice is open to all older retired persons as a public service of Brooklyn Twins group is one of the original clubs in the north NRTA and AARP in cooperation with the Brooklyn Center area. They welcome newcomers, single and couples. Dues are Parks and Recreation Department. nominal. Fridays 10:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. Feb. 2 — April 13 INFORMATION & REFERRAL DAY OUTINGS This office has been established to assist people in this area with Throughout the year, special trips are planned for Seniors. Detail - any questions or problems they may have. Call Mr. Scott at ed information will follow in the monthly "Senior Happenings ". 537 -6152. If you do not receive one now, give Kathy a ca!I at 561 -5448. 12 ■ 0 Swi min Activities g CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS — Begins January 13 DIVING — Begins January 1 Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children and ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks and are one adults who are intermediate or advanced swimmers. Classes are one half hour in length. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students /instruc- half hour in length and meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration tor. $9.00/10 lessons. Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH SCHOOL A— Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center A— Monday, Begins January 15 6:35 P.M. B— Saturday 10:00 A.M. Community Center B— Monday, Begins January 15 7:10 P.M. ADULT SWIM LESSONS — Begins January 15 COMMUNITY CENTER C— Tuesday, Begins January 16 6:35 P.M. Beginning thru Intermediate swim instruction for adults, high school D— Tuesday, Begins January 16 7:10 P.M. age and up. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on E— Tuesday, Begins January 16 7:45 P.M. your strokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length. Registration Fee, F— Thursday, Begins January 18 7:10 P.M. $11.50/10 lessons. G— Thursday, Begins January 18 7:45 P.M. H— Saturday, Begins January 13 10:35 A.M. EVENING CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS I— Saturday, Begins January 13 11:10 A.M. A— Monday, Begins January 15 -7:45 P.M. North View Jr. High J— Saturday, Begins January 13 11:45 A.M. B— Tuesday, Begins January 16 -8:20 P.M. Community Center C— Thursday, Begins January 18 -8:20 P.M. Community Center PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS — Begins January 15 DAYTIME CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not accompany MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY the child in the water. The following lessons levels are taught: Water D— Begins January 15 11:10 A.M. Community Center Adjustment, Beginner, and Advance Beginner. Average ratio of 5 stu- E— Begins February 19 11:10 A.M. Community Center dents /instructor. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. ADULT SUPER CHICKEN EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS A— Monday, Begins January 15 -6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of B— Tuesday, Begins January 16 -6:00 P.M. Community Center water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy C— Thursday, Begins January 18 -6:00 P.M. Community Center the sport. Registration Fee, $11.50/10 lessons. Same days and time as D— Thursday, Begins January 18 -6:35 P.M. Community Center Adult lessons. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS BAS RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY — Begins MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY January 13 E— Begins January 15 9:25 A.M. Community Center F— Begins January 15 10:35 A.M. Community Center A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self rescue, G— Begins February 19 9:25 A.M. Community Center extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. Students must have H— Begins February 19 10:35 A.M. Community Center passed Red Cross Swimmers and must attend every class. Absences will not be made up. Registration Fee, $12.00/10 lessons. Classes are 1 hour PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS — Begins in length. January 15 Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each ADVANCED LIFESAVING — Begins January 17 time. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 lessons. A Red Cross Course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must be EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS able to swim 500 continuous yards, tread water and surface dive. A— Monday, Begins January 15 -6:00 P.M. North View Jr, High Students must attend every class and absences will not be made up. B— Tuesday, Begins January 16 -6:00 P.M. Community Center Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration Fee, $15.00/ C— Thursday, Begins January 18 -6:00 P.M. Community Center 10 lessons and includes all materials. D— Thursday, Begins January 18 -6:35 P.M. Community Center Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY E— Begins January 15 10:00 A.M. Community Center F— Begins February 19 10:00 A.M. Community Center ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS — Begins January 13 Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half hour in length with a ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee, $9.00/10 Private Lessons are available at the Community Center and North View sessions. Jr. High for a fee of $3.50 /half hour or $7.00 /hour. Call the Com- munity Center for further information. A— Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center B— Saturday 10:00 A.M. Community Center 13 OPEN SWIM — North View Jr. High — Effective BROOKLYN CENTER January 18 COMMUNITY CENTER Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. 50c /hour 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. 50c /hour Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 SCUBA OPEN SWIM — Begins Ja 18 Telephone 561 -5448 A special time to practice for persons with scuba equipment onl OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE — Effective January 1 , 1979 Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other interes- ted persons. Cost $.60 each time. MONDAY — WEDNESDAY— FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. — 11:00 P.M. Thursday 8:30 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High TUESDAY— THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M. NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM SPECIAL 9:00P.M.— 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) SATURDAY — SUNDAY A bargain special just for you swimmers at North View. Now you can 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. buy, $5.00 worth of swim passes for just $4.00. You save $1.00. The passes are good at North View as well as the Community Center. Pur- The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a chase these special Bonus Cards at the Community Center or at any parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: open swim beginning January 18. REMEMBER A GREAT BUY. TUESDAY & THURSDAY -4:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. SATURDAY — 9:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE — The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Effective January 1 , 1979 Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the week. Call the Community Center (561 -5448) for further information. MONDAY— WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY COST: Gym $3.90 /hour; Pool $15.00 /hour. 9:00 A.M. — 11:00 P.M. TUESDAY — THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL 9:00P.M.— 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) SATURDAY The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, 9:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. group, or party at various times during the week. Call the Community SUNDAY Center (561 -5448) for further information. COST: $25.00 /hour. 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB The use of the Exercise room is limited to 10th graders and up. The use of the Sauna is limited to 18 years old and up. All boys and girls ages 6 and up through college age are invited to join the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local AAU Club for competitive swim- COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES — ming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park Parks and Effective January 1, 1979 Recreation Departments. Building Swimming skills and endurance are objectives of the swim program. Suggested minimum swimming abilities Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool, to join include the ability to swim the length of the Brooklyn Center Exercise Room and Sauna during recreation or 'open" periods. Community Center Pool and the use of rhythmic breathing. A free 2- week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never MEMBERSHIP RATES: tried AAU swimming. 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $21 $39 $66 Individual $12 $20 $33 GENERAL ADMISSION: Adult $1.25 Youth (15 -17) .75 Children .60 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 CHILD CARE SERVICE Begins January 8 AN ADULT in the building at all times. — GAMEROOM The "Play- Corner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to Enjoy our newly equipped gameroom — includes foosball, pool, ping - 12:15 P.M. The cost is 45c per child /per hour for each child. pong, and video games. This service is provided for children 1 year through Kinder- garten. Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, talk to atten- A Concession Stand is located in the gameroom for your convenience. dant for details. Call the Community Center, 561 -5448, if you have any other questions. 14 REGISTRATION INFORMATION THE BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1. All registration must be made at the Parks and Recreation office in the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may January 6, (swim registration is seperate — see box below.) share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- "Registrations made by mail will not be accepted before quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- January 9, (use blank at bottom of page). No phone registra- ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of tions. adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a heal- thy, satisfying use of leisure time. 2.. The Park and Recreation office in the Community Center is Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11:00 P.M.; Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation Saturday, 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 Kathy Flesher — Program Supervisor P.M. Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor 3. Where classes are limited, registration will be on the first come - first serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the BROOKLYN CENTER fee has been paid. The Parks and Recreation Department PARKS AND RECREATION reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an in- ADVISORY COMMISSION sufficient number of people sign up. 4. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each activity location. month, 7:00 P.M. council Chambers. This Commission advises the 5. Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. the second class session, however, there will be a $1.00 service The September 19th meeting will be a discussion of the summer Soft- charge on any refund before the first class begins and a $2.00 ball program and use of the facilities. Like all commission meetings, service charge before the second class begins. it is a public meeting and public comment will be accepted. Gerald Johnson, Chairperson 6. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment Mike Schroeder Don Bogle Verne Velasco has already been reached... will go on a waiting list. Additional Leahnell Hickman Joan Skomra Dawn Kiefer classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and competent instruction is available. CIVIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS 7. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of The Parks and Recreation Department Maintains a file containing infor- Brooklyn Center may enjoy all activity classes at Y2 the re- mation on the organizations listed below and agrees to serve as a clear- ing house and referral service for inquiries regarding these groups. gistration fee. Call the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups 8, Check schedule for beginning date for each class. not listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Parks & Recreation Office.) For further information call 561 -5448. American Assoc. of Hockey Assn. University Women Judo Club Aquatic Club LaLeche League Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons will be held Babe Ruth League League of Wome Voters Saturday, January 6, starting at 9:00 A.M. at the COM— MUNITY CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accep Brooklyn Center Band Little League — National for Swimming lessons. Brooklyn Center Chamber Little League — American of Commerce Lions Club Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagon Mr. Jaycees REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL Brooklyn Center Women's Club North Hennepin Artist Assn. USE ONLY. VVI LL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE- Camp Fire Girls North Suburgan Toastmistress FORE TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. Chess Club Club Children's Chorus Parents Without Partners Contract Bridge Quilters Club 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time) 4-H Club S.P.E.BS.Q.S.A., Inc. Garden Club Stamp Club Girl Scouts Square Dance Club Harmonettes Toast Masters Historical Society Twin Lake Alano (Date) (Date) NAME NAME (Last) (First) (Last) (First) ADDRESS ADDRESS — (Zip) (Phone) (Zip) (Phone) ACTIVITY ACTIVITY (Location) (Location) CLASS DAY TIME CLASS DAY TIME DATE PAID AMOUNT DATE PAID AMOUNT FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE SCHOOL SCHOOL PARENTS' NAME PARENTS' NAME