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DEC EMBER, 1980 NO.28
1981 Budget Aldo n ted With
Ci ty Property Tax Decrease
school systems accounting for ap- cent from court fines and the bal-
The Brooklyn Center Council, on proximately 44 per cent, and the ance of 6.1 per cent from various
October 6, adopted a $5,969,876 County receiving 34 per cent. Mis- other sources.
City Budget for 1981 . cellaneous taxing districts such as The City was notified in the late
Although the Budget increased by the Metro Council, Mosquito Con- stages of the Budget process, that
approximately 1 5.6 per cent over trol District, Metro Transit and Park the original amount of State aids to
the 1980 figure, most Brooklyn Museum account for 4 per cent. local government would be reduced,
Center residents can expect a City The 1981 City Budget includes since the State anticipates a deficit
y ugencues
property tax decrease in 1981. in its budet of approximately
This ro ert tax decrease is due the sum of $169,010 for the first
P P Y $195,000,000 when the biennium
to additional State aids and a change Year bond payments of the $1 .5 ends June 30, 1981 .
in the tax formula for homestead million park improvement as approv
ed by the residents in 1980. There is The State Constitution requires
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property. The City tax on a $52,000 also the sum e $50,000 f that the budget be balanced at the
homestead in Brooklyn Center is ex or re ' end of the biennium, and in order to
pected to be reduced to $76 in tional park maintenance, also ap- partially offset the projected deficit,
1981 , as compared to $82 in 1980. proved by the voters.
P the State will reduce local govern -
There are nine taxing jurisdictions The 1981 Budget will be financed ment aids by a total of $20.8 million.
for which the County collects and 46.8 per cent from the property The City's share of that reduction
distributes taxes on property in taxes; 34.7 per cent from State and amounted to $125,014, and will be
Brooklyn Center. Out of each prop- Federal aids; 7.6 per cent from deducted from the 1981 allocation.
erty tax dollar, the City receives ap- charges for services; 3.2 per cent T o t a l l y , the City will receive
proximately 18 per cent, with the from licenses and permits; 1 .6 per $1,501 ,974 in State aids in 1981.
Homestead Property Tax Detached i
Cards Must Be Filed Worker
Program
An application for homesteading if you own and occupy your property The Detached Worker Program
your property must be filed every as a homestead on January 2, 1981. will continue in Brooklyn Center,
year. To assist with the 1981 filing, If you are filing for homestead for with Doug Mitchel, who was ap-
the City Assessor's office will be the first time on our property, in ad
i pointed last year, serving in that role.
mailing applications to homeowners y o u to returning the application,
during the last week in December. Operated from the Northwest
you must also present the required YMCA, the Detached Worker Pro -
This card must be completed and ownership information to the City gram uses local community funds
returned to the City office no later Assessor's office. for the position in Brooklyn Center.
than January 15, 1981. The documents needed to satisfy The worker is out in the street,
You are eligible for this tax credit, the ownership requirements are: 1 ) detached from any established func-
as well as the circuit breaker refund, Warranty Deed, or 2) Contract for tion or program, visiting with teen -
Deed, or 3) Torrens Certificate, or 4) agers in their areas.
Quit -Claim Deed, or 5) Veterans Ad- The Police De
*Citizen inquiries and requests may ministration Form No. 26 -1830 In- Department defers
he directed at the City Administra juveniles to the Detached Worker
stallment Contract for Sale of Real Pro ram in lieu of referral to Juvenile
tion. If there is any question regard- Estate. g
ing a service that we are authorized Court. The worker also makes visits
to perform, please call us at For further information, please to the home, dealing in a family set -
561.5440. call the City Assessor's Office at ting in an effort to re- establish com-
561 -5440. munications within the family.
[__ Ci_ty Benefits From
Bids For Construction Projects
The City of Brooklyn Center ($79,548.15) complete. Avenue /65th Avenue intersection
awarded construction contracts 66th Avenue North: Water main widening and channelization project
totaling $3 million during 1980. and sanitary sewer, storm sewer is complete. 66th Avenue im-
Because of the generally slow pace and grading improvements; provements are complete.
in the construction industry on a $49,430.55; complete. Central Park facilities improve -
state and national basis, the City ments athletic field lighting;
benefitted from good competition, Traffic control signal at the in 9 g;
resulting in favorable bids. tersection of Humboldt Avenue and $132,600.00; approximately 50%
Freeway Boulevard; $80,590.00; complete. Expected completion in
Following is a recap of the 1980 Underground work completed. early summer of 1981 .
contracts as of 11 /1 /80: Signals will be placed in operation in Reforestation in various locations
53rd Avenue North: Street, early 1981. in the City; $5,250.00; substantial -
watermain and storm sewer im- Shingle Creek Parkway: Grading, ly complete.
provements; $843,436.00; com- base and surfacing, sidewalk and Parks improvement construction
plete. curb and gutter. Humboldt Avenue: in sixteen parks within Brooklyn
Diseased shade tree removal in Geometric improvements. 66th Center; $445,377.02; substantially
various locations in the City; Avenue North: Grading, base and complete.
$24,851.00; complete. surfacing, curb and gutter;
$451 ,691 .00; Shingle Creek Brooklane Park Shelter Building,
Central Park and Shingle Creek Parkway improvement will be open- Garden City Park Shelter Building,
Trailways (equipment rental); ed for traffic in early November. Central Park Picnic Shelter Building;
$23,100.00; complete. However, final bituminous surface $115,862.00; expected comple-
Summit Drive: Curb and gutter will not be placed until summer, tion date early December, 1980.
and sidewalk improvements 1981. City's portion of Humboldt
Arboretum; $150,883.00;
substantially complete.
Civic Center access, Shingle
Creek Pedestrian /Bicycle Trail, Cen-
tral Park facilities, Lift Station
City of Brooklyn center c e ss drive, parking lot;
$315,188.25; some work will be
CITY COUNCIL done in 1980. Major portion of this
Dean Nyquist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor work will be done in 1981 .
Bill Fignar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilman Traffic control signal system at
Tony Kuefler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilman the intersection of T.H. 252 and
Gene Lhotka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilman 73rd Avenue N.; $99,377.00; ex-
Celia Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilwoman pected completion in early Decem-
ber.
Gerald Splinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Manager Intersection with 67th Avenue
North /Shingle Creek Parkway:
SERVICE DIRECTORY Storm sewer extension. Bid Date:
Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) November 13, estimated cost
$186, 500. Start construction in late
POLICE -- FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 -5720 1980 and complete in 1981 .
City Hall Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 -5440
(Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) P wking
Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 -5448 Curfew
CITY OFFICES A curfew is being established at
the various City Park parking lots,
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway with parking not being allowed
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 about 10 p.m.
The regulations will be enforced
as soon as the signs are posted.
Various Amendments Adopted
By Council For City Charter
During the past few months, the offices during normal business proceedings before the Council ex-
Charter Commission and the Brook- hours. cept to represent the former
lyn Center City Council discussed Another change authorizes the member's own personal interest as a
and agreed upon some 25 various Council to establish and maintain, private citizen of the City of
Charter amendments. by resolution, a purchasing policy Brooklyn Center."
The purpose of the Charter Com- for the City. This amendment pro- Members of the Charter Commis -
mission is to periodically review the vides greater efficiency in the pur- sion spent many months reviewing
existing City Charter, to consider chase of goods and services for the these amendments, resulting in a
proposed changes, and make rec- community. very detailed and technical analysis
ommendations for the required An amendment concerning pri- to maintain and safeguard the con- 1
changes. vate employment was proposed and cept of Home Rule expressed in the
One of the amendments alters the accepted, and reads as follows: "no City Charter.
method by which ordinances are former Mayor or Council member The amendments have been for -
enacted. Under charter procedure, may, within one year after leaving mally adopted by the City Council
an ordinance is published in the of- the position, appear or participate in and are now part of the Charter.
ficial newspaper in its entirety after a
first reading of the ordinance by the
City Council. This allows interested Resident Help Needed
persons to comment on the or-
dinance before it is considered for
final adoption by the Council at the For Snow Removal
second reading. The amendment
calls for the publication of a "notice
of adoption" of an ordinance after As the winter season begins, the Residents are reminded not to
the City Council has passed the or- City of Brooklyn Center reminds park on streets during the winter
dinance, which occurs only after the residents of the regulations which months, and especially during and
second reading of the ordinance. are required for effective snow after a snowfall. Vehicles will be
The ordinance will still be publish- removal in the community. ticketed and towed away, if neces-
ed in its entirety after the first read- Street and sidewalk crews will sary, when obstructing the clearing
ing, but the amendment will provide operate when there has been a of the streets.
an additional notice for residents to snowfall of more than 2 inches, or Residents are also reminded to
keep better informed of new or- if conditions warrant plowing. The warn their children not to play in the
dinances and ordinance changes. crews begin shortly after the storm snow piles made by the plows. Plow
The notice will include the name of subsides, with the City divided into operators often cannot see children
the ordinance, reference to its first 10 districts with a street plow in these banks, and children could be
publishing date, and some indication assigned to each district. buried in snow or seriously hurt.
as to whether or not the ordinance Arterial streets are cleared first,
was changed from the first publish- then residential streets. The plow Apologies are offered in advance
ed version. It will also inform people will make four passes on the streets for plugged driveways — an un-
that a copy of the adopted ordinance — two to clear and two to widen the avoidable side effect of well plowed
is available for inspection at the City street. streets and walks.
Residents Invited To Council
Mee - fiongs; Member Re- Elected
Brooklyn Center voters re- elected meetings. underway at 7 p.m. with a review of
incumbent Celia Scott to a three- An "Open Forum" implemented the preliminary items on the agenda
year term on the City Council. Other by the Council, gives residents the prior to starting the Open Forum.
Council members include Mayor opportunity to address the Council After the Forum closes, the Council
Dean Nyquist, Bill Fignar, Tony as a whole, and comment on any will again return to the other agenda
Kuefler and Gene Lhotka. opinion, problem, concern, or com- items.
The Brooklyn Center City Council plaint that is relevant to the affairs of To understand the rules that
meets regularly at the City Hall, Brooklyn Center and its policies and govern the Forum, interested per -
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway and practices. sons can contact the City Hall at
residents are invited to attend the The official meeting will get 561 -5440 for further information.
Franchise Ordinance Is Next
Step In Cable TV System
Brooklyn Center is a member of awarded, it will be approximately 12 service will begin in the northwest
the Northwest Suburbs Cable Com- to 18 months before cable television suburbs.
munications Commission, a joint
powers group, which was formed to
grant and enforce a cable member Reduced Sanitary Seiner
munications franchise in member
cities. Other cities in the Commis-
sion include Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Rate Extended For Seniors
Golden Valley, Medicine Lake,
Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo,
Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. The Brooklyn Center City Council 62 -years of age or older, and no
The Commission was formed with has extended the reduced sanitary more than two persons may per -
the joint powers approach in order to sewer rates for Senior Citizens manently live in the residence.
establish a more efficient and eco- through 1981 and 1982. However, under a new provision, ef-
nomical cable system as a group, as The 1981 reduced rate will be $10 fective for 1981 and 1982, the max -
opposed to each city attempting to per quarter, or half of the regular $20 imum limitation of two persons in
franchise individual systems. residential rate. In 1982, the reduc- the household may be exceeded by
Details of the franchise ordinance ed rate will be $ 10.50 per quarter, or any number of additional persons
should be worked out within the half of the scheduled $21.25 resi- who are at least 62- years -old or who
next few weeks by the Commission. dential rate. are disabled.
The franchise ordinance serves as In order to qualify for the reduced The application must be notarized
the contract between the member rate, residents must, each year, fill and returned prior to December 31.
cities, requiring the cable company out the application for Reduced A notary public is available for the
to bring about the development and Sanitary Sewer Rate for Senior convenience of the applicant, at no
continued operation of the cable Citizens, which is available at the charge, in the Public Utilities office
television system. Public Utilities office at the Brooklyn at City Hall, from 8:30 a.m. to 5
Along with the franchising or- Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle p.m., Monday through Friday.
dinance, the Commission is also Creek Parkway. Questions regarding the reduced
preparing the Request For Proposal To be eligible for the rate, the head rate eligibility should be directed by
(RFP). The RFP provides the specifi- of the household or spouse must be calling 561 -5440, extension 134.
cations upon which the cable com-
panies submit their bids for building
a cable system. Many Services Provided
It is anticipated that these RFP's
will be sent out to cable companies By Suburban Nursing Group
in early 1981, allowing them 90
days to submit their bids. Due to the
complexity and technical nature of Residents should be aware of the • Health guidance and assistance
the documents, the Commission many services provided by the Sub- to expectant parents.
along with its technical consultant urban Public Health Nursing Service. • Health counseling and guidance
will require 60 to 90 days to evaluate The organization makes house calls, to parents with infants, and young
the bids and award the franchise. to provide some of the following: children.
From the date the franchise is Care to the ill and disabled. • Health teaching and counseling
to adults on an individual and family
basis.
The Suburban Public Health Nurs-
uman Rights Commission ing Service and the Hennepin Coun-
ty Medical Center also sponsor Child
Plans Drug Abuse Seminar Health Clinics at the Brooklyn United
Methodist Church, from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. on the second and fourth Tues-
The Brooklyn Center Human uled for January 31, and will be at day of each month.
Rights Commission is planning a the Brookyn Center Civic Center, The organization holds immuniza-
seminar on Chemical Dependency 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. tion clinics at the Brooklyn United
and Chemical Abuse Education, Anyone interested in attending Methodist Church, from 2 p.m. to 4
with speakers and discussion the seminar, may obtain additional p.m. on the first Wednesday of odd
groups on various aspects of the information by contacting Tom numbered months.
chemical abuse problem. Bublitz at the Brooklyn Center City For further information, please
The seminar is tentatively sched- Hall, 561 -5440. call 546 -2334.
1981 C111*2
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Winter Brochure
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Children's Activities
The following programs are a joint venture of the Brooklyn CROCHET —Begins Jan. 20, 21, 22
Center Parks and Recreation Department and the Elemen- For 3rd - 6th graders. Students will learn the three basic
tary School Building Coordinators. stitches and make either a change purse or a pot holder. Bring
a G or H plastic crochet hook and yarn to the first class. Class
BATIKINC� — Begins Jan. 27 is limited to the first 10 that sign up in each session. Registra-
g tion fee $5.00/6 weeks. Instructor, Esther Hyland.
Students will think of and transfer a design to a piece of fabric A- Tuesday, Begins Jan. 20 Evergreen 3:20 -4:50 pm
by drying and dripping wax on the fabric. In batiking the fabric B- Wednesday, Begins Jan. 21 Orchard Lane 3:45 -5:15 pm
will resist the dye where the wax is placed. The finished project C- Thursday, Begins Jan. 22 Garden City 3:45 -5:15 pm
can be used as a wall hanging, doily, kerchief, t- shirt, etc. In-
structor Laura Atkins. Registration fee: $6.00/6 weeks. BEGINNING DRAWING — Begins Jan. 26 & 27
A- Tues.- Begins Jan. 27 3:40 -4:40 Grades 1 -3 Fair Oaks This beginning course is a mixture of figure drawing, learning
B- Tues.- Begins Jan. 27 4:40 -5:40 Grades 4 -6 Fair Oaks about perspective, faces, still life, pictorial structure and
BATON TWIRLING — Begins Jan. 13 & 15 nature using a variety of media. Students must furnish and
bring to first class their own 14" x 12" newsprint pad. Instruc-
Girls will learn the basics of baton twirling such as wrist twirls, tors: Becky Lammer, Garden City School /Laura Atkins,
elbow rolls, high tosses and leg tosses. Girls should wear ten- Evergreen School. Registration fee: $4.50/6 weeks.
nis shoes and either leotard or shorts and top. Class is taught A- Mon. - Begins Jan. 26 3:45 -4:45 Grades 1 -3 Garden City School
by Suzanne Gustafson, who has been on the 1978 -80 interna- B- Tues. - Begins Jan. 27 6:30 -7:30 Grades 2-4 Evergreen School
tional staff for twirling contests and clinics and has been on
the world Championship judges staff from 1974 -80. Bring a ADVANCED DRAWING — Begins Jan. 26
balanced baton to class. Registration fee: $4.00/8 session.
For students in grades 2 -6, who have had experience in draw -
A-Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 3:45 -4:15 pm Gr. K -2 *Palmer Lake School ing or have taken a drawing class. This course is designed to
B- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 4:15 -4:45 pm Gr. 3-6 *Palmer Lake School further skills in shading and lighting, figure drawing, and col -
C-Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 3:45 -4:15 pm Gr. K -2 Orchard Lane School lage. Students must furnish and bring to first class their own
D- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 4:15 -4:45 pm Gr. 3 -6 Orchard Lane School 24" x 12" newsprint pad. Instructor Becky Lammer. Registra-
E-Sat.-Begins Jan. 17 11:00 -11:30 am Gr. K -2 Northview tion fee: $4.50/6 weeks.
F- Sat. - Beqins Jan, 17 11:30 -noon Gr. 3 -6 Northview
*Please Note: Palmer Lake students will not be allowed to stay in the school Monday 4:45 5:45 pm Garden City School
between 3:05 and 3:45 p.m.
"21" FUN CLUB — Begins Jan. 21 & 23
BEGINNING BACKGAMMON — Begins Jan. 14
Get rid of some of that excess energy after school in the gym
For students in grades 4 -6. Learn the fundamentals of this in- with yourfriends. Play new games as well as your old favorites.
creasinglypopulargame. There will be class tournamentstoo! Fun club is for girls and boys in 1st and 2nd grade. Instructor
Registration fee: $4.5016 weeks. Pam Hennen and Bridget Olzenak. Registration fee $3.00/6
Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 3:20 -4:20 pm Willow Lane School weeks.
CHEERLEADING CLINIC — Begins Jan. 26, 27, 28 A- Wednesday 3:20 -4:20 pm Willow Lane School
B- Friday 3:15 -4:15 pm Palmer Lake School
RAH! RAH! Cheerleaders! For all 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade
girls. Learn the basic cheers as well as stretching and warm up GUITAR INSTRUCTION — Begins Jan. 20 & 22
exercises from Sue Flaa and Bonnie Gedatus, former Park
Center High School Cheerleaders. Fee includes instruction For children in 4th - 6th grade. Children will learn the basic
and a pair of pom poms. Girls should wear loose fitting chords and strumming and will be able to play 4 -5 songs. Par -
clothing and tennis shoes. Upon completion, girls will par- ticipants registering for the intermediate class must have
ticipate in a pep Pest at the Community Center on Thursday, taken lessons previously and be familiar with the 16 chords.
March 5. All parents will be invited. Fee: $5.00/6 weeks. Students must provide their own guitar. $10.0018 lessons.
A- Monday -Jan. 26 3:35 -4:35 pm Northport, Instructor A- Beginning - Thur.- Begins Jan. 22 3:50 -4:50 pm Community Center
Bonnie Gedatus B- Interm. - Thur. - Begins Jan. 22 4:50 -5:50 pm Community Center
B- Monday -Jan. 26 4:35 -5:35 pm Northport, Instructor C- Beginning- Thur.- Begins Jan. 22 6:30 -7:30 pm North View Jr. High
Bonnie Gedatus
C- Tuesday -Jan. 27 3:20 -4:20 pm Willow Lane, Instructor POTTERY FOR KIDS — Begins Jan. 21
Sue Flaa
D-Tuesday -Jan. 27 4:20 -5:20 pm Willow Lane, Instructor For children in 4th - 6th grade. Children will learn the basic
Sue Instructor techniques of hand - building, throwing on the wheel and
E Wednesday Jan. 28 3:35 4:35 pm Fair Oaks, Instructor sculptured pieces. Children should bring an old shirt to wear
Bonnie Gedatus during class. Instructor Becky "Bopper Lammer. Registra-
F- Wednesday -Jan. 28 4:35 -5:35 pm Fair Oaks, Instructor tion fee: $8.00/6 sessions.
Bonnie Gedatus Wednesday 3:50 -5:20 pm Community Center
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SCULPTURE — Begins Jan. 24 FUNTIME
Using plastic molds and carving them, students will make and Funtime returns for girls and boys in 3rd thru 6th grade. Ac-
paint masks and will create other pieces by building free form tivities include basketball, volleyball, organized games and
sculpture from plaster. Soft sculpture techniques will also be more. Funtime meets from 6:30 -8:30 pm. Flyers will be passed
introduced. For students in 3rd -6th grade. Instructor Laura out through the schools with starting dates and other informa-
Atkins. Registration fee: $7.50/6 weeks. tion. Registration fee 50¢ /time.
A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 24 11:00 -12:30 am Community Center A- Monday 3rd -6th grades Garden City
B- Sat. - Begins Jan. 24 12:30- 2:00 pm Community Center B- Tuesday 5th & 6th grades Evergreen
(Funtime does not meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month)
WEAVING — Begins Jan. 26 C- Wednesday 3rd & 4th grades Evergreen
Using a wooden frame with a warp strung on it, students will D- Wednesday 3rd & 4th grades Northport
create a weaving effect by placing yarns horizontally under
and over the warp. Materials that can be used include yarn, JUDO LESSONS — Begins Jan. 12 & 14
twine, hair, feathers, etc. Makes a lovely wall hanging, For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning
placemat or whatever your imagination can think of. For the basic skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl
grades 2 -4. Instructor Laura Atkins. Registration fee: $6.50/6 Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In
weeks. addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn Center
Mon.- Begins Jan. 26 3:15 -4:15 pm Willow Lane School Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at
North View wrestling room. $10.00/8 weeks.
If you would like to see a special course offered or would like to Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 7:00 -8:00 pm Boy's Beginners
be an instructor for a course, please contact the Parks and Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 8:00 -9:00 pm Boy's Advanced
Recreation Department (561 -5448) or your Elementary School Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 7:00 -8:00 pm Girl's Beginners
Building Coordinator. Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 8:00-9:00 pm Girl's Advanced
Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270
Terry Hermanson Palmer Lake 561 -1930
Kathy Shish Fair Oaks 533 -2246 MOVIE AND FREE SWIM — Feb. 14 & April 9
Arlene Henfling Orchard Lane 533 -1645 This popular Community Center event features two upcoming
Dave Thorpe Willow Lane 561 -9272 movie specials. On Saturday, February 14, see one of Disney's
Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 best productions "The Jungle Book." It fol lows the adventures
of a boy that wants to live his life in the jungle among the
BALLET I — Begins Jan. 14 animals. Then on April 9, see everyone's favorite Spider come
For students that have had previous ballet or creative dance alive in "Charlotte's Web." After the movie, stay for a FREE
training (students must have at least completed 2nd grade). swim. Perfect for birthday parties. Cost: $.75. Time: 12 Noon
Please wear ballet shoes, leotard or bodysuit to class. (Do not and 2:15 p.m. (approximate running time 1 hour, 45 minutes).
buy leotard until after 1st session). Instructor Mrs. Wilson.
Registration fee: $10.00/10 sessions. PRESCHOOL — Begins Jan. 13 & 16
Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 4:45 -5:30 pm Brooklyn Ctr. For pre - school children 4 and 5 years old. (MUST BE 4 YEARS
Comm. Library BY JUNE 1, 1981). The program emphasis is on group socializa-
tion, music, art, coordination and fun. This is a YEAR -LONG 30
BALLET II — Begins Jan. 14 WEEK program, classes Sept. -May. Payments made when
NO new students accepted Winter Session. Instructor Mrs. registering in fall, winter and spring. Classes held at Com-
Wilson. Registration fee: $10.00/10 weeks. munity Center. Instructor, Mrs. Malmin is a certified teacher.
Wed. - Begins Jan. 14 5:30 -6:15 pm Brooklyn Ctr. Winter session meets 10 weeks.
Comm. Library FRIDAY — $18.00
ClassA 9:30-11:30 am
CHILDREN'S CHORUS Class B 12:30- 2:30 pm
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY — $27.00
For 1st -9th grade. The chorus meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm at Class C 9:00 -10:30 am
Earle Brown School. Call the Community Center for more Class 10:45am- 12:15pm
details. Registration fee $5.00. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY — $36.00
CREATIVE DANCE & BALLET — Begins Jan. 14 Class E 1:00- 3:00 pm
The life of every child can be enriched by rhythmic experience. RHYTHMS & TUMBLING — Begins Jan. 12 & 13 _
Here is an opportunity for your child to enjoy the freedom of
creative rhythms tempered with the disciplines of classic For pre-school children 4-5 years old. Children must be 4 years
ballet. Such experience paves the way for more advanced old by March 1, 1981. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee:
dance study and is an excellent background training for those $10.00/10 sessions.
anxious to pursue gymnastics and cheerleading. Children A- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 1:00 -1:45 pm Community Center
must be in grades 1 -6 to register for this class. Instructor Mrs. B- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 5:30 -6:15 pm Community Center
Wilson. Registration fee: $10.00/10 sessions.
Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 4:00 -4:45 pm Brooklyn Ctr. SATURDAY PROGRAM FOR KIDS I — Begins Jan. 10
Comm. Library An adapted TMR social recreation program for kids 6 -14 years.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS — Begins Jan. 31 Program will include crafts, games, new skills, sports and
Instructional program in Cross Country Skiing for es 5 12. special events. For registration and information call Leslee at
p g y g g 545 -6767. Saturday 1:30 -3:30 pm.
Lessons are held on Saturdays for 3 weeks conducted at
Kylawn Park Preserve. Orientation meeting Thursday, January SATURDAY PROGRAM FOR KIDS II — Begins Jan. 10
29 at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Rental equipment will An adapted EMIR social recreation program for kids 6 -14 years.
be brought to the site. Cost $13.00 for instruction only and Program will include craft, games, sports, and lots more. For
$21.00 for instruction and rental. See Adult Sectionfordetailed registration and information call Leslee 545 -6767. Location:
information. Old City Hall, 9401 Fernbrook, Maple Grove, Saturday,
C- Saturday 1:00 -2:15 pm Kylawn Park Preserve 6 1:30 -3:30 pm.
SKATELAND FUN — Jan. 2 ADVAN BEGIN TUMBLING — Begins Jan. 10 _
Hey all you Rollerskating fans. Join us for 2 hours of holiday This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must
skating fun at Skateland in Brooklyn Park. Deadline to register have passed Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber
is Tuesday, December 30, space permitting. For all children in and back walkover in good form before registering. Students
grades K -6. Registration fee, $4.00 includes admission, skate will learn handsprings, one - handed and dive cartwheels. In-
rental, transportation and supervision. structor Sue Flaa. Registration fee: $10.00/10 sessions.
Friday, Jan. 2 Leaves Community Center -11:25 am L- Saturday 10:00 -11:00 am North View Jr. High
Evergreen Park Shelter -11:35 am
Willow Lane Shelter -11:45 am BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins Jan. 10
Returns: Willow Lane Shelter -2:15 pm Students MUST have passed beginning tumbling in order to
Evergreen Shelter -2:25 pm register for this class. Skills such as mounts, turns, and stunts
Community Center -2:35 pm will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance J
5th & 6th GRADE SKI SPECIAL —Jan. 19 & Mar. 2 beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Instructor
Cheryl Lamon. Registration fee: $10.00/10 session.
Boys and girls in 5th & 6th grade only are invited to participate M- Saturday 10:15 -11:15 am North View Jr. High
in their very own ski trip. Chaperones will accompany the
students to and from the ski area. Space is limited to 60 ADVANCED BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins Jan. 10
students per session. Register early to avoid disappointment. This is the second level in apparatus. Students must have
Registration fee of $7.00 includes lift fee, ski equipment rental,
group lesson, bus transportation and supervision. Please passed the Beginning Apparatus Class in order to register for
note: Osseo school district has teacher's workshop on both this class. Girls will continue work on various jumps and leaps
dates; Brooklyn Center school district has a teacher's and will learn more advanced gymnastic stunts. Instructor
workshop on Jan. 19. Cheryl Lamon. Registration fee: $11.50/10 sessions.
A- Monday, Jan. 19 Birch Park Ski Area Bus leaves Community N- Saturday 9:00 -10:15 am North View Jr. High
B- Monday, Mar. 2 Birch Park Ski Area Center at 8:45 am and INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS — Begins Jan. 10 & 13
returns at 4:00 pm.
The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tum-
TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE — Begins Jan. 12 & 14 bling, apparatus and floor exercises. The beginning (novice)
For pre - school boys and girls 4 -6 years old. Children must be 4 compulsory routines will be taught. Students registering for
years by March 1, 1981. The class gives children an opportunity this class must have passed Advanced Beginning Apparatus.
to participate in singing, creative expressions, rhythms and Instructor Cheryl Lamon. Registration fee $14.00/10 sessions.
dance. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee: $10.00/10 0- Saturday 11:30 -1:30 pm North View Jr. High
weeks. P- Tuesday 6:30 -8:30 pm North View Jr. High
A- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 9:15 -10:00 am Community Center
B -Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 3:15- 4:00 pm Brooklyn Ctr. OPEN GYMNASTICS — Begins Jan. 21
Comm. Library A practice session for all girls currently enrolled in the gym-
nastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be ad-
GIRLS GYMNASTICS mitted. Open gymnastics will not meet on March 4 or March 11.
A progressive gymnastics program for girls currently in grades Instructor Cheryl Lamon. Registration fee 254 /per time.
Kindergarten thru 12, designed to teach skills in the three Wednesday 6:30 -8:00 pm North View Jr. High
areas of tumbling, apparatus and floorexercise. Girls may pro-
gress from Beginners to Advanced Beginners to Intermediate BOYS TUMBLING — Begins Jan. 10
in each of the three areas. Girls new to our program must A gymnastics program for boys in 1 st thru 6th grade. A course
register for a beginning tumbling class. in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an
BEGINNING TUMBLING — Begins Jan. 8 opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, headstands,
handstands, etc. Instructor Sue Flaa. Registration fee:
A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students $10.00/10 sessions.
will have an opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, cart- 0-Saturday 11:00 -12:00 Noon North View Jr. High
wheels, walkovers and headstands. Registration fee $10.00/10
lessons.
BEGINNING APPARATUS FOR BOYS — Begins Jan. 10
Fair Oaks — Instructor Jack Knutson Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the
A- Thursday, Begins Jan. 8 3:35 -4:35 pm rings, bars, and rope. Boys must be in 2nd grade or above and
B- Thursday, Begins Jan. 8 4:35 -5:35 pm MUST have taken the beginning tumbling course offered by
Evergreen — Instructor Sue Flaa the Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department in order
C- Thursday, Begins Jan.8 3:20 -4:20 pm to register for th is class. Instructor Sue Flaa. Registration fee:
D- Thursday, Begins Jan. 8 4:20-5:20 pm $10.00/10 lessons.
Earle Brown — Instructor Sue Flaa R- Saturday 12:00- 1:00 pm North View Jr. High
E- Monday, Begins Jan. 12 3:00 -4:00 pm
F- Monday, Begins Jan. 12 4:00 -5:00 pm NORTH STAR GYMNASTIC CLUB
Orchard Lane — Instructor Bonnie Gedatus Girls interested in competitive gymnastics. Here's a club just
G- Tuesday, Begins Jan. 13 3:45 -4:45 pm for you! North Stars is sponsored by Brooklyn Center,
H- Tuesday, Begins Jan. 13 4:45 -5:45 pm Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Depart -
Garden City — Instructor Jack Knutson ments. The club offers opportunity to further gymnastic ability
I- Tuesday, Begins Jan. 13 3:45 -4:45 pm by training with an excellent staff and eventually competing
J- Tuesday, Begins Jan. 13 4:45 -5:45 pm with other gymnasts. Basic knowledge of gymnastics is need -
North View Jr. High — Instructor Sue Flaa ed to try out. Cost varies with level of ability. For information
K- Saturday, Begins Jan. 10 9:00- 10:O0am call Kelly Johnson 427 -4783.
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TEEN SKI TRIPS SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES
A great season of Friday night skiing is here for students in If you have any questions about the program listed below, call
grades 7 and up. (Students in 5th and 6th grade see Children's Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizen coordinator at 561 -5448.
section.) Sign up at the Community Center. Bus will pick up at
North View Jr. High (69th and Zane) at 3:30 pm and the Com- SENIOR HAPPENINGS
munity Center at 3:45 pm. Watch for flyers and an- Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center
nouncements in the Junior Highs. Parent written permission Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings"
required. Costs vary with each trip. If you wish to be placed on tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community and
the teen ski trip mailing list call 561 -5448. outings offered. If you don't receive one now, give Kathy a
DATE TRIP BUS LIFT RENTAL call at 561 -5448.
Friday, Jan. 9 Afton Alps $4.00 $4.50 $4.00
Friday, Jan. 16 Wild Mountain $4.00 $4.50 $4.00 SOCIAL CLUBS
Friday, Jan. 23 Trollhaugen $4.00 $4.50 $5.50 Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks
Friday, Feb. 6 Afton Alps $4.00 $4.50 $4.00 and Recreation Department. The Leisure Time Club meets
Friday, Feb. 13 Snowcrest $4.00 $4.50 $4.00 Wednesday throughout the year from Noon -3:00 pm at the
Friday, Feb. 20 Welch Village $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 Brooklyn Center Community Center. There are no dues or club
Friday, Feb. 27 Wild Mountain $4.00 $4.50 $4.00 requirements to belong. The Brooklyn Twins club meets the
1st and 3rd Friday of each month, Sept. -June at Earle Brown
SNOWTUBING - Jan. 19 School at 7 -9 pm. Membership dues are $1.50 annually per per -
Join us at EKO BAKEN in Scandia, Mn. for a fun day of winter son. Any person 60 years of age or older may join, only 1
snowtubing. Bring a bag lunch or buy at Eko Backen. Cost: spouse must meet the age requirements.
$7.50 (includes transportation, tube rental and supervision).
Bus leaves North View 12:15, and Community Center 12:30. GIFT TRUNK
Bus returns Community Center 5:15, North View 5:30. Deadline A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted items.
to register is Thursday, January 15, space permitting. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a school holiday for Brooklyn Center of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For information call
and Osseo School Districts. 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers visit the Gift Trunk on the 1st
Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Additional
TEEN DANCES - Jan. 30 & Mar. 20 hours will be Saturday, January 3 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Catch the dance fever at North View Jr. High. Scheduled
dances include a Snow Days Dance on January 20. Join the fun CLASSES
as we crown the first Snow Days King and Queen. Then on Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over may register for
March 20, cruise on back to those fabulous 50's, the era of classes at 1 /2 the registration fee. This does not apply to sup -
Rock -n -Roll. Both dances feature live music and are open to all plies or special Senior Classes.
junior high students regardless of what school district you are
in. Cost: $2.00. Time: 7:30 -10:30 pm. SENIOR SWIMNASTICS - Begins Jan. 13
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You
CO -REC do not have to be a swimmer to participate in this great form of
Looking forsome Friday Night Action???Then getyourfriends exercise. Participants will not get their hair wet. Participants
together and come to CO -REC. Activities include foosball, must be 62 orolder and must furnish doctor's name and phone
ping -pong, movies, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, music number upon registration. 1 hour classes. Instructor Judy
and more. It's a great activity for Jr. High youth and is open to Casey. Registration fee: $4.50/10 sessions.
all Brooklyn Center residents and their friends regardless of Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 9:00- 10:00am Community Center
what school district. CO -REC is supervised by adult
chaperones. Listen for school announcements to find out the COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE
special attractions each week. Cost: $1.00 1per time. 7:00 -10:00
pm. Screening is done by Red Cross volunteer nurses on the last
Wednesday of the month from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Every
LOCK -IN - March 6 Thursday screening is conducted by CEAP Nurses from 10:00
am - 2:00 pm. Please call at 10:00 to confirm before coming on
Don't miss THE event of the year. It's the annual teen lock -in at Thursdays.
the Community Center. At 11:00 pm on Friday, March 6, we will
lock ourselves in the Community Center and we won't come SWIMMING POOL
out until 7:00 am the next morning.
Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center residents 62 years
Lock -in highlights include dancing, swimming, contests, old and over. Application may be made at the Community
games, movies and much more. There will be so much to do, in Center desk. Membership entitles the member to use the
fact, there won't be time to sleep. Advanced registration is swimming pool, exercise room, and sauna during recreational
necessary. Watch your school for further announcements and or "open" periods.
flyers.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
See Adult Section
JUDO - Begins Sept. 24 & 26
See Adult Section
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Adult HAWAIIAN APPLIQUE -NEW — Jan. 28 & Mar. 16
Learn the basic how -to of this beautiful Hawaiian appliques
technique. Instructor will share several patterns with you.
Bring: 4 sheets of tissue paper, pencil, sharp fabric scissors,
Activities
thread to match appliquo fabric, pins, needles, 2 pieces of
solid colored 100% cotton. Cut the background piece 23"
BEG INNING CALLIGRAPHY — Begi Jan. 12 square and the appliquo piece 20" square. See on display at the
This class is a detailed study of the beautiful italic alphabet. Community Center. Instructor Mrs. Holzknecht. Registration
Students will obtain experience in using double pencils and fee: $3.75/1 session.
dip pens. Bring a notebook and pencil for note taking and $4.25 A- Wed. -Jan. 28 9:30 -11:30 am Community Center
for the workbook required for the course. Additional supplies B- Mon. -Mar. 16 7:30- 9:30 pm Community Center
will be discussed. Instructor Mozelle Johnson is a member of
the Colleagues of Calligraphy. Registration fee: $16.00/8 SCRAP BAG QUILTS — Feb. 11 & 19 _
sessions. Learn how to machine piece the "Hills & Valleys" quilt out of
A- Monday - Begins Jan. 12 9:30 am -Noon Community Center your scrap fabric. This quilt is adaptable to cotton, corduroy,
B- Monday- Begins Jan. 12 7:00 -9:30 pm Community Center denim, double knits or velvet. A demonstration will also be
given on the construction of the "String Quilt." Instructor Mrs.
CALLIGRAPHIC LAYOUT AND DESIGN -NEW — Holzknecht. Registration fee: $2.7511 session.
Begins Jan. 22 Wednesday- Begins Feb. 11 9:30 -11:30 am Community Center
If you have completed a beginning calligraphy course and Thursday- Begins Feb. 19 7:30- 9:30 pm Community Center
want to learn more, this is a perfect class! Learn how to put
more variety and interest in your calligraphy using the FABRIC STAINED G LASS QUILTING — Begins Mar. 5
alphabet of your choice. Layouts, design and illumination will Stain glass windows are expensive, but do them in fabric and
be covered in black and white as well as color. Bring: Pencil see what a beautiful wall hanging you can make. Class meets
and paper to take notes and a calligraphic piece you have com- twice, with a break between the 2 sessions. Bring: fabric,
pleted or a rough draft. Instructor Mrs. M. Johnson. Registra- paper, scissors, pencil, medium point felt tip pen, clear tape
tion fee: $13.00/6 sessions. and 1/3 yard fabric (pastel light or beige broadcloth). Instructor
Thursday 7:15 -9:15 pm Brooklyn Center High School Mrs. Holzknecht. Registration fee: $4.00/2 sessions.
POSTER AND GREETING CARDS -NEW — Mar. 9 Thursday -March 5 & 19 7:30 -9:30 pm Community Center
Learn to quickly draw guide lines for calligraphing several POTTERY — Begins Jan. 13 & Mar. 3
posters, cards and addressing envelopes. This is a great The class is designed to teach the basic skills of wheel throw -
method for name tags too! An alphabet good for posters will ing and hand building. The Community Center offers a unique
be presented. Layouts, design and techniques to add more col- opportunity to practice your new skill by including in the
or and interest will be covered. Instructor Mrs. M. Johnson. registration fee clay for projects, unlimited studio practice
Registration fee: $13.00/6 sessions. time and firing fees. Bring a work shirt to the first class. Please
Monday 7:15 -9:15 pm Brooklyn Center High School allow about $5.00 for purchasing of tools. Instructor Mrs.
Haberle. Registration fee: $24.00/7 sessions.
PATCHWORK & QUILTING — Begins Jan. 12 & 15 A- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 6:30 -9:30 pm Community Center
The class will cover crazy, log cabin, patchwork, hand quilting, B- Tues.- Begins Mar. 3 6:30 -9:30 pm Community Center
applique, finishing techniques, cathedral window and also
methods of making quilts by the square. Instructor Mrs. LAB and FIRING PRIVILEGES
Holzknecht. Registration fee: $6.50/4 sessions. Students may use the lab on an unlimited basis other than
A- Monday- Begins Jan. 12 12:30 -2:30 pm Community Center class times and have pieces fired in the 7 week period. Clay
B- Thursday- Begins Jan. 15 7:30 -9:30 pm Community Center maybe purchased at the Community Center. Arrange your own
time to work in the lab during the 7 weeks. All people enrolling
REVERSE APPLIOUE -NEW — Jan. 14 & Mar. 9 in lab for the 1st time must meet with the instructor on Tues-
This is an unusual form of stitchery that promises to put you day, January 13th at 6:00 or 9:30 pm. Firing schedules and lab
onejump ahead of the others in the needlework department. In use will be discussed. Sessions correspond to A & B listed
this one session workshop you will make a "MOLA" (reverse under pottery. Registration fee: $14.00/7 weeks.
appliquo). Bring paper, scissors, tape, sharp fabric scissors,
needle, pins, pencil, thread to match all fabrics, 4 squares of A SKETCHBOOK CAN BE FUN! — Begins Jan. 28
solid colored fabric (100% cotton & Cut 15" x 15 "). See display For men and women. Basic introduction of drawing with pen -
at the Community Center. Instructor Mrs. Holzknecht. cil, ink and charcoal. If you can learn to read or write, you can
Registration fee: $3.75/1 session. learn to draw! Class taught by a professional artist, Jeanne
A- Wednesday -Jan. 14 9:00 am -Noon Community Center Dauphine. Fee includes sketchbook, eraser, and 2 pencils.
B- Monday -Mar. 9 7:30 -9:30 pm Community Center Registration fee: $16.75/6 sessions.
Wednesday 7:00 -9:30 pm Brooklyn Center High School
QUILTED STRING VEST — Jan. 28 & Feb. 26
Watch the demonstration and learn the secrets to the con- COLOR FILM PROCESS & MARKING PRINTS — Jan. 14
struction of this stylish vest. All quilting and most of the sew- Learn about color theory, selection of equipment, filters,
ing is done by machine. See vest on display at the Community enlarging, and chemistry for color processing. After comple-
Center. Instructor Mrs. Holzknecht. Registration fee $2.75/1 tion of this class students will have the opportunity to register
session. for color darkroom lab workshop. Instructor Mr. Proceviat.
A -Wed.- Begins Jan. 28 12:15 -2:15 pm Community Center Registration fee $3.5011 session.
B- Thurs.- Begins Feb. 26 7:30 -9:30 pm Community Center Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm Community Center
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COLOR LAB DARKROOM WORKSHOP — Begins Jan. 21 SPRING SILK FLOWERS — Feb. 24
Workshop is limited to 6 students per time and is open to Learn how to construct the daisy, fruit blossom, tulip, iris an
students enrolled in the Pathways to Color Class conducted at daffodil. Please allow $4.25 for supplies when you're done,
the Community Center. Instructor Mr. Proceviat. Registration take them home and put in a favorite vase. Instructor Mrs. Bad -
fee: $17.50/2 sessions. zinski. Registration fee: $2.50/1 session.
Wed. - Begins Jan. 21 7:00 -9:00 pm Community Center Tues. 7 -9 pm Brooklyn Center High School
IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS — Begins Feb. 4
BRIDAL SILK FLOWER SEMINAR —Mar. 24
If you're not getting the results you want out of your camera, A special seminar designed for those of you who are consider
this class is for you. Use of camera, film, meters, filters and ing silk flowers for your wedding. A silk flower specialist will
guide numbers will be covered. The art of flash, close -up and show a variety of flowers for the entire wedding party!
photographing people will also discussed. Instructor Mr. Demonstration will show you how easy it is to make your own
Proceviat. Registration fee: $9.5014 /4 sessions. Bridal Bouquet. Instructor Mrs. Badzinski. Registration
Wed.- Begins Feb. 4 7:00 -9:00 pm Community Center $2.50/1 session.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES — Begins Mar. 11 Tuesday 7:00 -9:00 pm Brooklyn Center High School
Learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative contrast and
develop black and white film. Each student will make an ex- BALLET — Begins Jan. 13
cellent print from their own negative. Upon completion of the Take advantage of this afterwork class, improve your figure
class, students will be eligible to use the Community Center and bodytone as you learn Ballet technique. A great way to un-
darkroom. Instructor Mr. Proceviat. Registration fee: $13.00/3 wind at the end of the day. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration
sessions. fee: $10.00/10 weeks.
Wed. - Begins Mar. 11 6:45 -9:45 pm Community Center Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 6:15 -7:15 pm Community Center
PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE
The Photography darkroom located in the Brooklyn Center BALLROOM DANCE — Begins Jan. 13
Community Center is open to all interested persons for a fee For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't
$1.00 /hour. You must furnish your own chemicals and paper. sit on the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn
Users must have completed a Darkroom Techniques class the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka and Schot-
sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation tische. New this session will be the introduction of the latest
Department or have taken our test in darkroom use. dance — "Western Swing." Instructor Mr. Eck. Registration
fee: $20.00 /couple /8 sessions. .
PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM TEST DATES
The photography test and briefing is given to people interested A- Tuesday 7:40 -8:40 pm Earle Brown School
in using the darkroom facilities at the Community Center. The B Tuesday 8:45 9:45 pm Earle Brown School
test is given to people that have taken darkroom instruction at
other facilities or are experienced in darkroom procedures. INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM and OLD TIME — Begins Jan. 13
Preregistration for an appointment is necessary at least 3 For couples who have previously taken beginning ballroom
working days prior to each test date. Test given at the Com- dance classes. Additional steps in modern, old time, and latin
munity Center. Registrtion fee: $2.00. All test are given on dances will be taught. Instructor Mr. Eck. Registration fee:
Wednesday evenings. $20.00 per couple /8 sessions.
A -Jan. 14 -6:30 pm B -Jan. 28 -6:30 pm Tuesday 6:30 -7:30 pm Earle Brown School
C- Feb. 11 -6:30 pm D -Mar. 11 -6:20 pm
BEGINNING SILK FLOWERS — Jan. 27 CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS — Begins Jan. 31
Enter into the world of silk flowers! Learn to make the Daisy, Never skied before ?? This program is designed to guide the
Anemone, Azalea, Carnation and Rose. Other flowers will be novice skier comfortably through the basic techniques.
demonstrated. Bring a scissor and wire cutter. Please allow
$3.25 for materials. Instructor Mrs. Croll. Registration fee: You've skied before ?? But are not satisfied that your tech -
$2.50/1 session. niques are correct or that you are getting the most out of cross
country skiing.
Tuesday 7:00 -9:00 pm Brooklyn Center High School
Why not try lessons? Lessons are held on Saturdays for 3
WICKER COVERED BASKET — Feb. 3 weeks and are conducted at Kylawn Park Preserve. Rental
Adarling gift for Valentine's Day, if you chooseto make it in the equipment brought to site. A general orientation meeting will
traditional colos. Learn to makethe silkflower, Daisy Mum and be held on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 pm at the Community
work with the placement of dried materials and ribbons. Allow Center.
$12.00 for supplies. See on display at the Community Center. A- Saturday 10:00- 11:15am Kylawn Park Preserve
Please indicate when registering 1) earth tones, 2) redand B- Saturday 11:30 -12:45 pm Kylawn Park Preserve
white, 3)blue hues or 4)spring colors. Please bring a scissor
and wire cutter to class. Instructor Mrs. Weissman. Registra- FITNESS FANTASI — Begins Jan. 5
tion fee: $3.00/1 session.
This class was developed to provide a comprehensive fitness
Tuesday 7:00 -9:30 pm Brooklyn Center High School class in which the participant can gain many of the benefits of
jogging. By combining dance motions with running, skipping,
SPRING and BLOOM CENTERPIECE — Feb. 10 and stretching and putting it all to music — you can obtain a
Create a beautiful centerpiece of silk flowers that will always fine level of fitness and have fun at the same time. Also im-
stay blooming! Learn to make and arrange this lovely center- proves balance, flexibility, agility and coordination, and tones
piece for your special dinners. Bring a scissor and wire cutter. muscles. This class is run in conjunction with the Northwest
Allow $13.00 for supplies to be purchased the nightof class. In- YMCA. Registration fee: $27.00/20 sessions.
structor Mrs. Kruger. Registration fee: $3.00/1 session. A -Mon. &Wed. -Begins Jan. 5 4:00 pm Palmer Lake School
Tuesday 7:00 -9:30 pm Brooklyn Center High School B -Mon. & Wed.- Begins Jan. 5 5:00 pm Palmer Lake School
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FUNASTICS -NEW - Begins Jan. 15 SKI TRIPS
Do something good for your body and put a smile on your face. Ski season is here and all adults are invited to join our fun ski
This class will include exercises for all parts of the body, group every Wednesday as we visit a different area each week.
volleyball, floor hockey, and more. The class will be somewhat Bus pick ups at Osseo Bus Company, Crystal City Hall, and the
geared to individual needs. Instructor Mrs. Pauley. Registra- Community Center. Departure and return times vary with each
tion fee: $8.00/10 sessions. trip. If you would like a 1981 ski brochure, call 561 -5448.
A- Thursday 7:00-8 :00 pm Orchard Lane School DATE AREA LIFT BUS
B- Thursday 8:00 -9:00 pm Orchard Lane School Jan. 7 Birch Park /Snowcrest $5.00 $4.00
Jan. 14 Afton Alps $6.00 $4.00
JUDO - Begins Jan. 12 & 14 Jan. 21 Wild Mountain $6.00 $4.00
For men and women who are interested in learning the basic Jan. 28 Welch Village $5.00 $4.00
skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Feb. 4 Trollhaugen $6.00 $4.00
Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In addition, Feb. 11 Spirit Mountain $9.00 $9.50
interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club, Feb. 18 Afton Alps $6.00 $4.00
which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at North Feb. 25 Wild Mountain $6.00 $4.00
View Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration fee: $10.00/8
weeks. SWIMNASTICS - Begins Jan. 13 & 15
Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 7:00 -8:00 pm Men's Beginners Exercise in the Water for better health and a trimmer figure.
Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 8:00 -9:00 pm Men's Advanced Some dance and dance aerobic movements will be introduced.
Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 7:00 -8:00 pm Women's Beginners You do not need to be a swimmer in order to participate in this
Wed.- Begins Jan. 14 8:00 -9:00 pm Women's Advanced form of physical activity. Participants will not get their hair
wet. Classes are 1 hour in length. Instructor Judy Casey.
MEN'S GYM NIGHT - Begins Jan. 8 Registration fee $9.00/10 sessions.
For men post high school age. Open gym for jogging, informal A- Tues. - Begins Jan. 13 10:OOam Community Center
baskeball, volleyball, and etc. No organized teams please. No B- Thurs. - Begins Jan. 15 9:00 am Community Center
charge. C- Thurs.- Begins Jan. 15 10:OOam Community Center
Thur.- Begins Jan. 8 8:00 -10:00 pm Earle Brown School
D- Tues. - Begins Jan. 13 6:30 pm North View Jr. High
MIXED VOLLEYBALL - Begins Jan. 7
TRIM & SWIM - Begins Jan. 13
Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose An hourof land exercise set to lively music followed by a swim
sides and play fun low key volleyball. A night out for Mom and on your own. For adults of all sizes and shapes. A great way to
Dad. Activity fee is 50� per person. look and feel better. Participants may exercise at their own
pace. Instructor Judy Casey. Registration fee $12.00/10
Wed. - Begins Jan. 7 7:30- 10:OOpm Brooklyn Center High lessons (fee includes swimming).
SATURDAY OPEN GYM - Begins Jan. 3 Tuesday 7:30 pm North View Jr. High
Memberships $15.00. Memberships will be limited, only WOMEN'S EXERCISE and DANCE - Begins Jan. 12 & 13
members will be admitted to the Saturday Open Gym program. Renew your figure, vitality and poise. The class is fun,
Memberships may be purchased at the Brooklyn Center Com
challenging, creative and will include AEROBIC movements in
munity Center, for post -high adults only. Membership fee:
munit $15.0 Open gym will resume Jan. adults
25. dance combinations. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee:
$10.00/10 sessions.
Sat.- Begins Jan. 3 2:00 -6:00 pm North View Jr. High A- Mon. -Jan. 12 10:00 -11:00 am Community Center
Sat.- Begins Jan. 3 3:00 -6:00 pm Brooklyn Center High B- Mon. -Jan. 12 11:00 am -12:15 pm Community Center
SENIOR SWIMNASTICS - Begins Jan. 13 C -Tues. -Jan. 13 7:15 -8:15 pm Community Center
D -Tues. -Jan. 13 8:25 -9:25 pm Community Center
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You E -Thur. -Jan. 15 9:00 -10:00 am Earle Brown School
do not have to be a swimmer to participate in this great form of
exercise. Participants will not get their hair wet. Participants WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL - Begins Jan. 6
must be 62 or older and must furnish doctor's name and phone A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Br-
number upon registration. 1 hour classes. Instructor Judy ing a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exer-
Casey. Registration fee $4.50/10 sessions. cise. Please, no organized teams. No charge.
Tuesday 9:00- 10:OOam Community Center Tues.- Begins Jan. 6 8:00 -10:00 pm Earle Brown School
SKI INDIANHEAD - Begins Mar. 3 CHILDCARE SERVICE
Attention all ski fans! A super trip to Indianhead, Michigan is The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents atten-
planned for March 3, 4, & 5, 1981. Package includes roundtrip ding morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming'
by deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights lodging at Indianhills chalet at the Community Center. The minimum age is 6 months.
and 2 full day lift tickets. (All food is on your own. Kitchens pro- The cost is 5Dr per child per hour for each pre - school
vided in chalets.) Children 17 and under must be accompanied child. The ``PLAYCORNER" will be open Monday - Friday
by an adult. Foe is $95.00 for adults, $91.00 for 13-17 years old, 8 :45 am to 12:15 pm. For further information call
$83.00 for 12 years and under and $75.00 for no lift tickets. A 561 5448
$25.00 /person deposit is due by January 9 and balance by 561-544& _____
February 3. A $5.00 cancellation fee will be retained on all BROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES
refunds. No refunds will be issued after February 3 unless the For post high school age women. New members are welcome.
vacancy can be filled. Space is limited and registration will be For more information call the Parks and Recreation Depart -
taken on the first come -first serve basis. Plan now to attend the ment at 561 -5448.
exciting ski outing. (All registration will be taken at Maple
Grove Park and Recreation, 9401 Fernbrook Lane, Maple CITY BAND
Grove, 55369.)
For men and women post high school age. New membership
are welcome. For more information call the Parks and Recrea-
1 1 tion Department at 561 -5448.
DOG OBEDIENCE — Begins Jan. 15 TRIP #26 — CROSS COUNTRY SKI PARTY — Feb. 7
This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is Come join us for a fun - filled day of Cross Country Skiing at
at least 6 months old. This course will teach you how to work Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley. Instruction
with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and self. and Ski rental optional. Lunch included. Call Mark 425 -4521
discipline. For more information, call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. ext. 227 for details. Deadline — Space permitting Jan. 29.
Registration fee: $16.00/8 sessions.
Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 6:30 -7:30 pm Northport School TRIP # 27 - HOLIDAY ICE -ICE FOLLIES — Mar. 28 _
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVOR — Begins Jan. 9 An all new exciting show for 1981! Seats on or nearthe ice. Call
An adapted social recreation program for Teens and Young
Russ at 537 -4534.
Adults 15 and up. Because of the popularity of this program, it MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS
will be split into two locations. Robbinsdale Community
Center — 4139 Regent and Northport School — 5121 Brooklyn The Brooklyn Center Harmonettes, Children's Chorus and City
Boulevard. For information call Leslee at 545 -6767. Band are available to present entertainment for group gather-
ings. Inquiries may be made at the Parks and Recreation
GUITAR INSTRUCTION — Begins Jan. 22 Department 561 -5448.
Participants will learn the basic chords and strumming and NEIGHBORING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS
will be able to plan 4 -5 songs in this beginning guitar program.
Students must provide their own guitar. Registration fee: For information regarding swimming and teen programs at
$10.00/8 lessons. Brooklyn Junior, call Brooklyn Park Recreation Department,
425 -4517, and for Osseo Junior, contact Maple Grove Park and
Thur. - Begins Jan. 22 7:30 -8:30 pm North View Jr. High Recreation Board, 425 -4521.
COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY
The Gallery is available for photography or mixed mediashows
throughout the year. A glass showcase is also available for
small collections. Contact Kathy Flesher 561 -5448 for further
information.
Special
Feb. 2-28 GERMAN FOLKART (in showcase) Judy Lichtenstein
Mar. 11 -31 SPRING JURIEDSHOW Hennepin Artists Assoc.
A ctivities BROOKLYN CENTER EARLY BIRD DAYS — Begins June 5
The 6th Annual Early Bird Days is scheduled for June 5 -14.
EXERCISE ROOM INSTRUCTION Highlights include softball and tennis tournaments, fishing
contest for youths and Senior Citizens, AAU swim meet,
This is open to all persons, 15 years of age and older. If you are Almost Anything Goes for teens and adults, and more. Anyone
interested in learning technique or developing a method of ex- wishing to serve on the planning committee or having any
ercise, Dirk Wells will be available to help you. Advice, ideas for this outstanding civic event call Arnie Mavis at
demonstrations, and help will be offered. No registration 561 -5448 or Lonni McCauley at 566 -8650.
necessary.
Mon. -Beginning Jan. 5 7:00- 9:00 pm Community Center BROOKLYN CENTER'S 70th BIRTHDAY! — Feb. 15
Thurs.-Beginning Jan. 8 8:00-10:00 pm Community Center Help Brooklyn Center celebrate its 70th Birthday at a major
Sat. - Beginning Jan. 10 10:00am- 12:00pm Community Center
event of Great Historical significance at the Brooklyn Center
Community Center. Old photographs, music, demonstrations
FAMILY FARE and of course BIRTHDAY CAKE! The Historical Society is look -
Families will want to take advantage of special trips offered at ing for old photo's of Brooklyn Center. If you have any bring
group discounts. Trips are offered jointly by the Parks and them to The Post, 8801 Bass Lake Road in New Hope or call
Recreation Departments of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Brooklyn Mary Jane Gustafson, President, at 537 -8484. More details
Park, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove and about the event will follow in the Post newspaper.
Robbinsdale. Information distributed through the schools and BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
Post Newspapers or call Kathy at 561 -5448. Registration taken
on a first come first serve basis. Sorry, NO phone reservations, All women 21 years and older are welcome. Programs and
lap sitters or refunds. Send all money and registrations to New meetings are the second Tuesday of the month through May at
Hope Recreation Department, 4401 Xylon, New Hope, Mn. the Brooklyn Center Community Center 1:00 pm. Dues $4.00.
55428. Trips are offered the 4th Tuesday of the month. Interested
women may call 560 -3136.
PROGRAMS
TRIP #25 — WEEKEND SKI TRIP — Jan. 30
Jan. 13 Utility Rate Increases and Regulations and (Bring and Brag)
A weekend ski trip for adults and children to Spirit Mountain in Feb. 10 "Women and Social Security" speaker, Ann Wollerstedt.
Duluth, Minnesota. Motorcoach departs from Community Brooklyn Center League of Women Voters.
Center at 6:15 pm on Friday and arrives back in Minneapolis Mar. 10 Travel Slides with M.J. Gustafson
approximately 8:30 pm on Sunday. For complete details on TRIPS
cost, accommodations and meals contact Jane at 559 -2800 - Jan. 28 Theater Outing
Recreation Department. Feb. 24 Twin Cities Today and Lunch at Victoria Station
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CHILDCARE SERVICE swimming Activities
The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents attending
morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the
Community Center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
50¢ per child. The "PLAYCORNER" will be open Monday- Private lessons are available at the Community Center and
Friday 8:45 am to 12:15 pm. For further information call North View Jr. High for a fee of $6.00 /half hour - $12.00 /hour.
561 -5448. Call the Community Center for further information.
THEATER ARTS FOR FUN — Begins Jan. 17 CHILDCARE SERVIC
Forages 7 -11. Students will learn awareness of self and others The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents attending
on the stage through the use of improvisational games, warm morning classes, programs, meeting or swimming at the Com-
ups and movement, employing sight, sound, and touch. The munity Center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 50¢
program is co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and per child per hour for each pre - school child. The
Recreation and North Hennepin Community College. Send "PLAYCORNER" will be open Monday- Friday 8:45 am to 12:15
registration to North Hennepin Community College, c/o Com- pm. For further information call 561 -5448.
munity Services, 7411 -85th Ave. North. Instructor Char Appel. CHILD SWIM LES — Begins Jan. 12
Limit: 15. For more information, call 425 -4541, ext. 287. Cost:
$7.50/6 sessions. Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys
Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 10:30 -11:30 am North Hennepin and girls ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10
Community College weeks and are a half hour in length. Classes have an average
ration of 5 students /instructor. $12.00/10 lessons.
CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS CLUB A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 10:40 am Community Center
Quilters meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center the B- Sat.-Begins Jan. 17 11:15 am Community Center
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month through May from 10:00 C- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 11:50 am Community Center
am -2 pm. (Childcare available for 6 months and up until 12:15 D- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 6:35 pm Community Center
pm at 50s per hour /per child.) Each person brings their own pro- E- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 7:10 pm Community Center
ject to work on. Questions ?? Call 561 -1219. F- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 7:45 pm Community Center
G- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 6:35 pm Community Center
FISHING SEMINARS H- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 7:10 pm Community Center
Featuring Tom Zenanko, Professional Fisherman, who will I- Thur. - Begins Jan. 15 7:45 pm Community Center
present the following seminars. All seminars will be held in the J- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 6:45 pm North View Jr. High
Brooklyn Center Community Center Social Hall from 7:00 pm K- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 7:10 pm North View Jr. High
to 9:00 pm. Registration fee: $1.50 adults (18 and over) per ses- L- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 7:45 pm North View Jr. High
sion. $1.00 youth (17 and under) per session. PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS — Begins Jan. 12
Wed., February 11 Basic Pan Fishing Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not ac-
Thur., March 12 Bass Fishing company the child in the water. The following lessons levels
Thur., March 19 Equipment Selection are taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner and Advanced Begin -
Thur., April Walleye Fishing ner. Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. $12.00/10 lessons.
EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLINIC — Jan. 7 A- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 6:00 pm Community Center
B- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 6:00 pm Community Center
Cross Country Skiing is easy, fun and good exercise. It's also C- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 6:00 pm North View Jr. High
an economical sport that the whole family can enjoy. Find out DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
for yourself by coming to a clinic on Wednesday, January 7 at MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
7:30 pm at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 D- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 9:30 am Community Center
Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, R.S.V.P. 561 -5448. E- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 10:40 am Community Center
Representatives from Hennepin County Park Reserve District F- Mon.- Begins Feb. 16 9:30 am Community Center
will give you information on purchasing, waxing, and care of G-Mon.- Begins Feb. 16 10:40 am Community Center
the equipment. You will also learn where to ski in the Twin
Cities area. A special feature of the evening includes a Cross PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS — Begins Jan. 12
Country Ski movie. Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One
All persons attending this free clinic will have an opportunity parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the
to take an introductory 1 hour lesson at Elm Creek, Saturday same parent each time. $12.00/10 lessons.
morning, January 10. A fee will be charged to cover rental, EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
parking, and instruction at Elm Creek. Learn more about A- Tues.-Begins Jan. 13 6:00 pm Community Center
lessons at the clinic. B- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 6:00 pm Community Center
C- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 6:00 pm North View Jr. High
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
C MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
D- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 10:05 am Community Center
C E- Mon.- Begins Feb. 16 10:05 am Community Center
ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real
Life. Be in it fear of water. Here is opportunity overcome that fear and
learn to enjoy the sport. lessons. $15.00/10 lessons. Same days and
time as adult lessons.
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ADULT SWIM LESSONS — Begins Jan. 12 BEGINNING SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING — Begins Jan. 13
Beginner thru Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and Beginning course in synchronized swimming for students
high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or grades 3 thru 6th. Course will introduce students to basic syn-
brush up on your strokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length chronized swimming skills. Students should be capable swim -
$15.00/10 lessons. mers and should be able to float on front and back. Classes are
CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS 1 hour in length. $12.00/10 lessons.
A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 10:40 am Community Center Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 7:30 pm North View Jr. High
B- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 11:25 am Community Center
C- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 8:20 pm Community Center EXERCISE ROOM INSTRUCTION
D- Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 8:20 pm Community Center This is open to all persons, 15 years of age and older. If you are
DAYTIME CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS interested in learning technique or developing a method of ex-
E- Mon.- Begins Jan. 12 11:15 am Community Center ercise, Dirk Wells will be available to help you. Advice,
F- Mon.- Begins Feb. 16 11:15 am Community Center demonstrations, and help will be offered. NO registration
necessary.
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS — Begins Jan. 17 Mondays Beginning Jan. 5 7:00-9:00 pm
Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are Thursdays- Begin ningJan. 8 8:00- 10:OOpm
physically and' /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half Saturdays - BeginningJan. 10 10:OOam- 12:OOpm
hour in length with a ratio of one student to one instructor.
$12.00/10 lessons. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB
A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 9:30 am Community Center All boys and girls age 6 and up through college age are invited
B- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 10:05 am Community Center to join the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local AAU club for com-
petitive swimming, sponsored by Brooklyn Center and
DIVING — Begins Jan. 17 Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The swim
Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for club offers a wide ranging program for individuals for all levels
children and adults who are intermediate or better swimmers. of ability in competitive swimming. For the challenge, fun, and
Classes are one half hour in length. $12.00/00/10 lessons. enjoyment of competitive swimming, Monte Miller 533 -5720. A
A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 10:05 am Community Center free 2 -week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer
who has never tried AAU swimming.
A.R.C. ADVANCED SWIMMERS COURSE — Begins Jan. 17 OPEN SWIM -NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH — Begins Jan. 15
A Red Cross course for students having successfully com- THURSDAY 6:30 -7:30 pm Cost: 50 /per hour
pleted Basic Rescue and Water Safety of Advanced Lifesav 7:30 -8:30 pm
ing. Students will perfect the 9 styles of swimming as taught
by the Red Cross. An excellent class for people to take prior to NORTH VIEW POOL and GYM RENTAL
participating in a Water Safety instructor's course. Class is 1
hour in length and will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Course The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th
fee includes 5 passes for stroke practice. Registration fee: and Zane Avenue North are available for rental atvarioustimes
$15.00/10 classes. during the week. Call the Community Center 561 -5448 for any
A- Sat.- Begins Jan. 17 9:00 am Community Center further information. Cost: Pool $20.00 /hour. Gym $6.00 /hour.
BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY — Begins Jan. 13 COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL
The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your
A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self school, group, or party at various times during the week. Call
rescue, extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. the Community Center 561 -5448 for further information. Cost
Students must pass a preliminary swimming test and must at- $35.00 /hour.
tend every class. Absences will not be made up. Classes will
meet once a week for 10 weeks. Classes are 70 minutes in
length. Registration fee: $17.00/10 lessons. LIFE. BE IN IT AND SWIM
A- Tues.- Begins Jan. 13 6:00 -7:10 pm Community Center Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of
this opportunity. All you need to do is obtain a swim card and
ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE — Begins Jan. 15 fill it out on your own. Start by swimming 1 /4 mile at a time.
A Red Cross course for persons age 15 and older. Students Earn a Red Cross certificate and patch. Mark your card after
must be able to tread water, surface dive, and swim 500 con- each time you swim. Begin today! Any questions about Life.
tinuous yards. Students must attend every class and absences Be in it and swim contact Gayle at 561 -5448.
will not be made up. Class meets once a week for 10 weeks
with some additional hours to be arranged. Instructors Al and
Donna Powers. Registration fee: $20.00/10 weeks and includes
all materials needed.
Thur.- Begins Jan. 15 6:00-9:00 pm Community Center
BASIC SCUBA COURSE — Begins Jan. 11 & Feb. 15
This class is designed for adults interested in underwater div-
ing. Must be able to swim 220 yards of any stroke, swim under -
water for 20 yards, and float or tread water for 15 minutes. Each
person must provide their own mask, fins and snorkel. Other
equipment will be provided. Class is 4 hours in length and will
meet once a week for 5 weeks. Course fee also includes seven
hours of open water dives. On completion of the course an in-
ternationally recognized certification card will be awarded. In-
structor from Smith Diving. Registration fee: $75.00/5 weeks.
A- Sun.- Begins Jan. 11 4:00 -8:00 pm Community Center
B- Sun.- Begins Feb. 15 4:00 -8:00 pm Community Center 14
BROOKLYN CENTER 6. Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before the second
PARK AND RECREATION class session, however, there will be a $2.00 service charge on any refund
before the first class begins and a $3.00 service charge before the second
ADVISORY COMMISSION class begins.
The Park and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already
month, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the City Council been reached... will go on awaiting list. Additional classes may be formed if
on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. there are sufficient requests and if space and competent instruction is
Gerald Johnson, Chairperson available.
Bud Sorenson Vicki Denissen Harry Bradford
Jacuelyn Albright Dawn Kiefer Mike Streitz 8. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn Center may
enjoy all activity classes at Yz the registration fee.
THE BROOKLYN CENTER 9. Check schedule for beginning date for each class.
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For further information call 561 -5448. a
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the
God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility; and to the end that
each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be conducted at
he fulfillment n adult life, and the companionship of old age, through the Community Center Pool and Northview Jr. High will be held Saturday.
the fulfillment Jan. 3, starting at 9:00 A.M. at the COMMIINITY CENTER. Mail registra-
, satisfying use of leisure time.
Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation
tions will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons.
Henry Davis — Superintendent of Parks
Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation
Kathy Flesher — Program Supervisor REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY.
Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE TUESDAY, JAN. 6
Gayle Gardner — Aquatic Supervisor
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(Date)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
NAME
1. All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in the Com- (Last) (First)
munity Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 3. (Swim registration is
separate -see box.) "Registrations made by mail will not be accepted ADDRESS
before Jan. 3. No phone registrations. (zip) (Phone)
2. The Park and Recreation office in the Community Center is open Monday ACTIVITY
through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 10:30 P.M.; Saturday, 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. (Location)
Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 6:00 P.M.
CLASS DAY TIME
3. Where Classes are limited, registration will be on the first come — first serve
basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee has been paid. The
Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel classes or ac- DATE PAID AMOUNT
tivities when an insufficient number of people sign up. FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES:
4. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location. AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE
5. Should you find it necessary to transfer sessions or class times, this may be SCHOOL
done if an opening exists by paying a 50¢ transfer fee per class. All transfers
must be done in person at the Community Center. PARENTS' NAME
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of U.S. Postage
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