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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 Edition 23 September 14� Bulk Rate ✓ t U.S. Postage \.a> PAID ��, \ Mpls., Mn. = z_ / Permit No. 2170 TE �j RESIDENTIAL CLISTO E BROOKLYN CENTER, MIN ES TA r ,." \ r 1 v INCLUDES THE 1979 FALL BROOKLYN CENTER�`�'� PARK & RECREATION 3: at DEPARTMENTp P..o:.....,o. BROCHURE CITY OF BROOk[YN r M ANAGER'S /REPORT* SEPTEMBER, 1979 NO. 23 Residents To Elect Mayor, One Council Member registration for the general election following: A general election is scheduled for closes October 16. • A valid driver's license. Tuesday, November 6, 1979. Brooklyn To be ebi gible to vote in Brooklyn • A valid nonqualification certificate Center voters will go to the polls to Center, an individual must be at least issued by the Minnesota Department elect a Mayor for a two year term and 18 years of age on the day of the of Public Safety. one Council member for a three year election, a citizen of the United States, • A registered voter in your precinct term. If needed, a primary election will a resident of the State for at least 20 who will sign an oath stating that you be held Tuesday, September 11, 1979. days prior to the election, and properly reside in the precinct in which you Voter registration is conducted in registered. Registration is also are voting. Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 permitted at the polling places on • A letter of ineffective registration. Shingle Creek Parkway, during normal election day. However, to avoid long * Prior registration in the same office hours and at the Community waiting lines, residents are urged to precinct but from an old address. Center in the evenings and weekends. preregister. For additional information, please Voter registration for the primary To register at the polls on election contact the Brooklyn Center City Hall closed in August, however, voter day, a resident must present one of the at 561 -5440. Council To Consider Proposals Dealing With Howe Inc. Requests a p e r m i t t e d use under the be started. The requested abatement The Brooklyn Center City Council comprehensive zoning plan and under would be for the most severe has accepted several staff proposals the zoning ordinance. There was also contamination immediately, with the regarding an application from Howe, the question of whether or not the remainder on an amortized schedule Inc., requesting a variance of intensity of use, and the variety of set up within the ordinance. It will be nonconforming use for a building operations are simply incompatible necessary for residents who have damaged in a recent fire. The staff with a site of that size adjacent to a suffered lawn and garden damage to study and recommendations were the residential area. obtain an attorney to commence an result of a fire on the Howe Fertilizer At a regularly scheduled July independent action in order to be property which contained pesticides meeting, the City Council unanim- reimbursed for their losses. The City and herbicides for agricultural use ously authorized the staff to prepare an Attorney informed the City Council along with other equipment. ordinance which would "phase out" that the City could not participate in the A review of the ordinances was the nonconforming and nuisance civil action although it might be conducted dealing with the question aspects of the Howe, Inc., operation. possible to combine the cases in the whether or not the production of Also approved was a recommendation future. chemical fertilizer as it is conducted on that rather than wait for the In light of the phasing out of the the site at Howe, Inc., can be modified amortization period within the nuisance aspects of the manufacturing to the extent that it should be treated as ordinance to pass, the City should process, which involves dust and begin a declaratory judgment action ammonia -type odors, the need for requesting the court to declare the explosives in the operation of the *Citizen inquiries and requests may amortization schedule as reasonable Howe facility should be substantially and not in violation of Constitutional reduced, if not eliminated. The Council be directed at the City Administra- rights. has approved the preparation of tion. If there is any question regard- Coupled with the court action on the specific wording and timing regarding ing a service that we are authorized nonconforming use, an action for this proposal. During the interim to perform, please call us at abatement of nuisance based on the period of the phase out, it has been 561 -5440. history of pollution and contamination recc emended that the company be of the residential neighborhood should Continued on Page 2 Informative Crime Prevention Sessions . Once again this fall, the Brooklyn arranged for the convenience of the arrange for one of the sessions, should Center Police Department is providing group. be directed to the Police Department at a series of crime prevention and Any questions regarding this police 561 -5440, during normal business education sessions available to any community education program, or to hours. neighborhood group. Sessions can be arranged to deal with home security, neighborhood security, protection Needs Assessment Review against sex related crimes, basic first aid and drug abuse. The purpose of this community Is Part Of Cable TV Study education project is to help protect the community residents, and to insure a maximum use of police services. Any group, such as an informal gathering Approval has been given by the cooperative approach to securing of friends and neighbors or an Minnesota Cable communications cable television service to all association, is invited to sponsor a Board to a proposal submitted by municipalities in the proposed police community education session a Northern Cable Television for a cable territory can be achieved. Presently, topic of concern to the group. service territory (CST) for the each municipality has the right to The Police officers will come to northwest suburban area, which franchise separately or to work neighborhood homes to conduct the includes Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn together towards a joint franchise. session. The format of the session is Center is part of a cable T.V. Before a franchise can be awarded, casual but informative. The date, time commission which also includes the each city must conduct a needs and specifics of the session will be cities of New Hope, Crystal, assessment of the community. In Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, a survey will be Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, conducted which includes the Drive With Medicine Lake, and Maple Grove. Chamber of Commerce, City The issuance of a CST isla necessary organizations, City churches and requisite to the issuance of a franchise schools. Community leaders will be Caution by the municipalities Proposal for a invited to attend an informational CST can be submitted by a session and will be asked to complete a With the new school year underway, muncipality, a group of municipalities, survey relative to the needs of the motorists are urged to drive with extra or a cable communications operator. community as they relate to the cable caution especially in the area of Although the proposal was submitted sevice. At the suggestion of the intersections and school crossings. by an operator, Northern Cable Minnesota Cable Communications Parents should instruct youngsters Television, there is no guarantee that Board, two residents have been riding bikes to school the proper the proposer will be the successful appointed to a needs assessment operation of the bikes. Because so applicant. subcommittee. The subcommittee is many bike riders are young, they often The municipalities study commis- comprised of Councilmember Bill do not realize the perils of the careless sion is presently researching the Fignar and Ron Coop. operation of their bikes. feasibility of establishing a joint If a franchise is accepted, the rates powers board for common franchising. would be set by the company and Howe Inc. Although certain legal points dealing regulated by the City or joint board. with joint powers activities may need Various committees are now exploring clarification, there seem to be the best possibilities for handling this Continued from Page r alternative ways in which the matter in the future. allowed to use the kinestik type explosive, as it represents another step in making the dangerous business of Home Improvements Checklist using explosives safer. There is still the concern of explosives used on a ' regular basis adjacent to the residential areas and heavily traveled Homeowners, prior to signing a • Costs otthe entire project should be thoroughfares. contract for any improvements with a totally outlined. Check various sources The Council has also directed the firm, should go through the following for borrowing the needed money, and City Manager's office to prepare an list as recommended by the Better compare interest rates. outline and an estimate cost for Business Bureau: • Every verbal promise should be developing a chemical storage • Obtain references and check them repeated in the written contract. The ordinance for their review. After this is out. Contact the City Hall to see if the contract should also specify the completed, the Council would then firm is properly licensed. quality, brand or grade, weight, color make a decision on whether or not to • Prepare specifications for the desired and size of materials to be used. such an ordinance. work and obtain more than one bid. • Read and understand the contract, With one Councilmember abstain- • Request a clear explanation of the and obtain a readable copy signed by ing, the Council denied Howe, Inc., guarantee. Long term guarantees are an officer of the firm. request to continue its use of a only good if the firm appears to be in a • A specified completion date should temporary building on the site. good financial position. be provided in the contract. Golf Course Feasibility Noise Pollution Study Will Be Conducted Regulated In City study be conducted prior to the Once again this year, the Brooklyn The City Council has approved a completion of the planning process for Center Police Department, in feasibility study fora golf course on the the Shingle Creek trailway system conjunction with the City Sanitarian, south side of Highway 100 adjacent to south of Highway 100.-If a decision will be actively enforcing noise the water tower in Lions Park. The were made to build a golf course in that pollution regulations. Using a new study will be conducted by Brauer and area, then there would be an obvious hand held sound meter and a Associates. need for a change in the design of the microphone mounted on the window trailway system. of the police car, noise levels of The staff has recommended that the vehicles are monitored throughout the commmunity in both residential areas and main thoroughfares. E xisting Group To Act As Violators will be issued citations by the officer requiring the repair of the R eforestation Commission vehicle. After the repairs have been made, the violator will be required to have the vehicle retested to comply The Conservation Commission has ments, the sanitation and reforestation with the law. been designated as the Reforestation grant programs have been combined Advisory Committee for the City of into one, and all eligible municipal Seeding Brooklyn Center. State law requires sanitation and reforestation expenses that each municipality appoint up to will be reimbursed at one rate, seven residents, or to designate an Planting At Park existing commission to serve as an advisory committee to the municipality Conservation Grading should be completed this on the Municipal Reforestation fall on the Central Park project. Program, and to conduct an annual Depending upon weather conditions, review of the program. Can Save Future seeding and planting will either be Brooklyn Center has already gone done during the fall or next spring. through a great deal of planning Cost Increases Central Park, which is located concerning sanitation and refores- adjacent to the City Hall, will be tation. According o 1979 amend- end- Water conservation by community developed as amulti- purpose facility. residents can help reduce future Seventy -five percent of the cost for the sanitary sewer costs and usage rates. development of Central Park will be Knapp Appointed New Approximately 75 per cent of the provided through state and federal current sanitary sewer usage cost is grants. The first development phase Public Works, Director the direct result of waste water flowing for Central Park includes the rerouting Sy Knapp has been appointed as the into the Metropolitan Waste Control of Shingle Creek, grading, mulch work, new Public Works Director for the City Commission Treatment Plant. seeding, sod, and the development of a of Brooklyn Center. He replaces Jim As an example, if the average baseball field, soccer /football field, amount of water flowing into the two softball fields, and an 80 yard �/lerila who resigned to enter private g practice. sanitary sewer by each home would be football field. Knapp was previously employed by decreased by 20 per cent, future sewer the City of St. Cloud for the past 23 rates could be kept 15 per cent lower. R ummage Sale years, serving as the City's Director of Some simple ways for a homeowner Public Works since 1964. to conserve water usage and waste Ordinance water discharge are as follows: • Repair leaky faucets. Amended Alcoholic Beverages •Repair leaky toilet bowls. • Replace shower heads with low Not Permitted In Parks water usage heads. The Brooklyn Center Rummage Sale • Take short showers rather than Ordinance has been amended to allow Residents are reminded that a 1977 baths. the placement of signs advertising the Brooklyn Center ordinance prohibits • Install water saving devices in toilet sale on private property with the the possession of alcoholic beverages water closets, or adjust the float arms permission of the owner. Previously, within the City's parks. The Police in the water closets. signs were allowed only at the site of Department has been actively •Use full loads for automatic clothes the sale. enforcing this ordinance by arresting and dish washers. Rummage sale signs are still limited violators who are then cited and • Check to see that no rain water or to no more than 2' 12 square feet in size required to appear in Hennepin underground water is going into the and are allowed only on private County Municipal Court. Fines up to sewer system. It is against the rules property. It is illegal to place signs on $500 may be levied by the Court. and regulations of the City of Brooklyn power poles or to erect the signs along Civic organizations may obtain a Center and the Metropolitan Waste traffic thoroughfares. The ordinance permit to possess and serve beer in Control Commission to have limits an individual to no more than conjunction with one of their underground drain systems around four rummage sales each year with sponsored activities. Information on basements connected to the sanitary each sale lasting no more than three permits can be obtained by calling the sewer. This type of drainage system is consecutive days. Park and Recreation Department at to be discharged outside on the lawn For additional information contact 561 -5448. areas. the City Hall, 561 -5440. 3 Ener gy Usage Review Conducted Operating departments of the City, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS gasoline user in the City. During the which are considered to be energy past twelve months, the department intensive, were asked to review their The Government B u i I d i n g s has used 27,500 gallons of gasoline use of gasoline, diesel motor fuel, and Department is responsible for the while driving a compact Nova police heating fuel. The review was heating of the various municipal sedan with a 350 cubic inch V -8 conducted to analyze present usage buildings. They have received a notice engine. The Police vehicles have been and to determine what actions could from Minnegasco that the City should averaging between nine and ten miles be taken by the City to conserve on maintain a 30 day supply of heating per gallon over the full year. EPA their use. oil since the gas supply to the City is readings for this type of engine is interruptible during peak heating 15 miles per gallon, however, the Currently, the City is receiving only P seventy -five percent of the gasoline periods. During peak heating periods type of driving required in the patrol allocation it received last year. The the Civic Center complex must switch cars has apparently reduced the Public Works Department,,the to heating oil as a source of heat forthe mileage significantly. building. The present storage facilities The Police Department restricted and the Police Department use Government Buildings Department will allow only an approximate 15 day the air conditioner usage this summer practically all of the fuel supplied to the supply of of heating oil. which should help during the summer City. Because Minnegasco anticipates months when gasoline supplies are increased residential customer gas short. The department has also PUBLIC WORKS sales, the City will probably experience reviewed'a number of potential police longer periods of time when heating oil vehicles and has found that the new The Public Works Department's will be used rather than natural gas. In General Motors front wheel vehicles equipment review determined that order to meet the anticipated need, it is with V -6's offer an opportunity of significant gasoline savings could be recommended that an additional obtaining approximately five realized by ordering smaller pickup 10,000 gallon heating oil tank be additional miles per gallon. The trucks (4 cylinder engines) for installed at the Civic Center at a cost of vehicles being considered will offer supervisors. The 1980 budget between $5,000 and $6,000. This similar interior room as the present comtemplates the use of smaller recommendation has been reviewed vehicle and will have sufficient room in vehicles whenever possible. The with the firm conducting the energy the trunk to handle the required problem with the Public Works audit at the Civic Center complex and equipment carried by the squad car. Department is that larger vehicles are other municipal buildings. The annual savings in gasoline required for snowplowing and hauling, POLICE DEPARTMENT priced at $1.00 per gallon would be and that smaller equipment cannot $7,167 per year for six police vehicles. handle the job. The Police Department is the largest The estimated purchase price will be somewhere between $6,000 and $6,500 per vehicle. The City Council will be reviewing these studies and recommendations. Consideration is CiTy oI [ BR0ok1yN CENTER being given to using federal revenue sharing funds to the purchase of the police vehicles and the purchase of an CITY COUNCIL additional heating oil storage tank. Dean Nyquist ... . .. ............................... Mayor Bill Fignar ............... .................... .Councilman Tony Kuefler ............. .....................Councilman New Telephone Gene Lhotka ............. .....................Councilman Celia Scott ............... ...................Councilwoman System Installed Gerald Splinter ..... ...........................City Manager The City of Brooklyn Center is in the process of installing a private SERVICE DIRECTORY telephone system costing approx- Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) mately $45,000. The new system will provide a savings of $1,000 per month POLICE — FIRE ...... 561 -5720 in comparison to the present system. It is anticipated that the monthly -City Hall Offices ........... .....:.. ....561 -5440 reduction in operating costs will pay (Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) off the intial cost of installation within four years. Community Center .......... ... 561 -5448 The new telephone system was purchased from Telesystems, Inc. after CITY OFFICES a thorough study was conducted involving cost and operating 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway efficiency. The new system will be Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 more efficient and will include many automated features not included in the present system. 1979 FALL BROCHURE Adult �i. KiR Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE TRIM £t SWIM - Begins Sept. 18 The "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents atten An hour of exercise to music followed by a swim on your own, ding morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at For adults of all sizes and shapes. A great way to look and feel the Community Center. The cost is 50C per child per hour better. Registration fee $ 12.00/10 lessons (fee includes for each pre - school child. The "PLAY- CORNER" will be swimming). open Monday- Friday 8:45 a.m. to 1 2:1 5 p.m. For more in- Tuesday 7:30 p.m. North View Jr. High formation call 561 -5448. WOMEN'S EXERCISE & DANCE - Begins Sept 17 £t 18 BALLET - Begins Sept. 18 Renew your figure, vitality and poise. The class is fun, challeng- ing, creative and lots of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Take advantage of this afterwork class, improve your figure and Registration fee $8.00/10 sessions. bodytone as you learn Ballet technique. A great way to unwind at A -Mon., Sept. 17 10:00-1 1 :00 a.m. Community Center the end of the day. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee B- Tues., Sept. 18 7:1 5 -8:1 5 p.m. Community Center $10.00/12 weeks. Tuesday 6:1 5 -7:1 5 p.m. Community Center WOMEN'S RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE INFORMATION MEETING - Sept. 11 BALLROOM DANCE - Begins Sept. 18 Open to all post high school age women. League plays a fall ex- For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit hibition round, organized league with refs., and league option on the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the of playing an additional organized round or having a tournament. Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka and Schottische. League may consist of recreational and semi -power divisions. Instructor Mr. Eck. Registration fee $ 20.00/8 weeks. Team entry fees will be determined by the number of teams in the league. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11 Tuesday 8:50 -9:50 p.m. Earle Brown School beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. All team Captains and girls looking for a team to play DISCO DANCE - Begins Sept. 18 with should attend this important meeting. Any questions, call Learn the latest Disco Dances! Line dances &couple Hustle varia- Sue, 561-5448, ext 74. tions including the Latin Hustle will be taught. For couples only. Instructor Mr. Eck. Registration fee $20.00/8 weeks. WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL - Begins Oct. 2 A- Tuesday 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Earle Brown School A night of fun type volleyball for women (Post high school age). B- Tuesday 7:40 -8:40 p.m. Earle Brown School Being a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exer- cise. No charge NEW -EARLY MORNING SPECIAL - Begins Sept. 4 Tuesday 8:00 -10:00 p.m. Earle Brown School Swimmers arise to the NEW EARLY MORNING HOURS beginning September 4. The Community Center Pool, Sauna, and Exercise MIXED VOLLEYBALL - Begins Oct. 3 Room will be open Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m. Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides Lane markers will be up for lap swimming. What a refreshing way and play fun low key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. to start the day. Same membership and general admission prices Activity fee is 50k per person. appl Wednesday 7:30-10:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center High School LEISURE FITNESS - Begins Sept. 17 For men and women 62 years and over. A sensible exercise pro- OPEN TENNIS - Begins Oct. 21 gram designed to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles, improve movement of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and If you're interested in keeping good tennis form during the fall try aids digestion. Class members will have the opportunity to take OPEN TENNIS at Brooklyn Center High School. Call the Com- a dip in the pool after class! Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration munity Center 561-5448 for reservation on Monday mornings to fee $4.00/10 sessions. reserve a court (2 courts available). Courts available Sundays Monday 11:15- noon Community Center 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost $5.00 /1 /s hours. SWIMNASTICS - Begins Sept. 18 Et 20 Exercise in the water for better health and a trimmer figure, You PATCHWORK & QUILTING - Begins Sept. 20 do not need to be a swimmer in order to participate in this form of Learn the beautiful art form of by -gone years. This class will physical activity. Registration fee $9.00 /10 sessions. 1 hour in cover crazy quilting, log cabin, patchwork, hand quilting, appli- length. que, finishing techniques, cathedral window, and also methods A- Tues.- Begins Sept. 18 10:00 a.m. Community Center of making quilts by the square. Instructor, Mrs. Holzknecht, B- Thurs.- Begins Sept. 20 10:00 a.m. Community Center Registration fee $6.50/4 sessions. C- Tues.- Begins Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. North View Jr. High Thursday 7:30 -9:30 p.m. Community Center 5 NEW - FABRIC STAINED GLASS QUILTING LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES This is something new and different on the quilting scene. Stain- Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the L ed glass windows are expensive, but do them in fabric and see what a beautiful wall hanging you can make. Class meets for 2 Brooklyn Center Community Center. Students may use the sessions with a break between the 2 sessions. Bring to 1 st class: lab on a unlimited basis other than class times and have pieces fabric scissors, paper scissors, pencil, medium point felt tip pen, fired in the 8 week period. Clay may be purchased at the clear tape, and 1/3 yard fabric, (pastel light ivory or beige Community Center. Students will arrange their own time to broadcloth). Instructor Mrs. Holzknecht, Registration fee work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab $3.75/2 sessions. must meet with Ms Hedlund on Monday or Wednesday, September 24 or 26 at 9:30 p.m. Firing schedules and A -Wed., Oct. 10 & 24 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Comm. Center general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. B -Wed., Nov. 14 & 28 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Comm. Center Registration fee $16.00/8 weeks. C- Thurs., Oct. 25 & Nov. 8 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Comm. Center NEW -SCRAP BAG QUILTS - B egins Oct. 18 £t 31 I MPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS - Begins Sept. 18 Learn how to machine piece the "Hills and Valleys" quilt, out of Class open to teens and adults. Learn how to use your camera, your left over scraps of material. This quilt is adaptable to cot- film, meters, filters, and guide numbers. There is an art to flash tons, corduroy, denim, double knits or velvet. Also, included in and close -up photography and photographing people, these this class, the instructor will demonstrate the construction of the techniques will also be discussed. Instructor Mr. Proceviat. "string quilt ", showing various patterns. Instructor Mrs. Registration fee $8.50/4 sessions. Holzknecht. Registration fee $2.50/1 sessions. Tuesday 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Community Center A- Thurs., Oct. 18 7:30 -9:30 p.m. Community Center B -Wed., Oct. 31 9:30 -1 1:30 a.m. Community Center PATHWAYS TO COLOR FILM PROCESS & MAKING PRINTS - Nov. 13 HOLI CRAFTS A ND GIFTS Learn about color theory, selection of equipment, filters enlarg- ing, and chemistry for color processing. After completion of this A popular fun class. Get an early start with some new ideas class students will have the opportunity to register for color for home decorations for yourself or to give as a gift. Bring to darkroom lab workshop. Instructor Mr. Proceviat. Registration class a pencil and scissors other materials furnished for 1st fee $3.00/1 session. class, additional materials for other projects will be discussed. See projects on display during registration. Instructor Mrs. Tuesday, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Community Center Godlewski. Registration fee, $6.50/4 sessions. PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM TEST DATES A -Mon., Sept. 17 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Community Center B -Wed., Sept. 19 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center High The photography test and briefing is given to people interested in C -Mon., Oct. 15 9:30-11:30 a.m. Community Center using the darkroom facilities at the Community Center. The test D- Thur., Oct. 18 7:30- 9:30 p.m. North View Jr. High is given to people that have taken darkroom instruction at other facilities or are experienced in darkroom procedures. Pre - POTTERY - Begins Sept. 24 registration for an appointment is necessary at least 3 days The class is designed to teach you the basic skills of wheel prior to each test date. Registration fee $2.00. throwing and hand building. You will discover that working with A- Tuesday, September 18 6:30 p.m. clay is a fun and relaxing pastime. It is very rewarding to create B- Tuesday, October 16 6:15 p.m. an object of beauty and usefulness from a lump of clay. An object C- Tuesday, November 13 6:30 p.m. which may give daily pleasure at use in your kitchen or holding a plant in your window. The Community Center offers a unique DARKROOM COLOR LAB WORKSHOP - Begins Nov. 20 opportunity to practice your new skill by including in the registra- Workshop s limited 6 d tion fee 50 # of clay, unlimited studio practice time and firing p to students per time and open to fees. Bring your apron to the 1st class. Please allow about $3.00 students enrolled in the Pathways to Color Class conducted at for purchasing of tools. Instructor Ms. Hedlund. Registration fee the Community Center. Instructor Mr. Proceviat. Registration fee $ 25.00/8 weeks. $1 7.50/2 sessions. Monda y 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Community Center Tuesday, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Community Center POTTERY II - Begins Sept. 26 16 An Intermediate class for the student who would like to continue DARKROOM TECHNIQUES - Begins Oct. — wheel throwing or concentrate on a project. Individual attention to help build skills and solve problems. Registration includes 50 # The class will cover darkroom techniques dealing with dev- of clay, studio practice time and unlimited firing fees. Instructor velopment & printing. learn how to mix chemicals, tell Ms. Hedlund. Registration fee $25.00/8 sessions. negative contrast, and develop black & white film. Each student will make an excellent print from their own neg- Wednesday 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Community Center ative. Upon completion of the class, students will be NEW -A SKETCHBOOK CAN BE FUN!!! - Begins Sept. 24 eligible to use the Community Center Darkroom. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat. Registration Fee:$12.00 3 sessions. For men and women. Basic introduction to underlying principles 6:45 -9:45 p.m. Community Center. of drawing with pencil, ink, colored pens and charcoal. Every effort will be made to see that each student gets individual atten- tion in beginning drawing. Class taught by a professional artist. B ROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES Class fee includes basic artist materials. (Sketchbook, pencil & eraser) Instructor Mrs. Dauphine. Registration fee $ 16.00/8 For post high school age women. New members are welcome. sessions. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Depart - Monday 7:00 -9:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center High School ment at 561 -5448. 6 JUDO - Begins September 24 & 26 J OB OPPORTUNITIES For men and women who are interested in learning the basic Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department is now taking skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th applications for the following positions; Teen leader, childrens' Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In addition, activity leader, swim instructor, lifeguard, clerical, Community interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club Center aide, gymnastic instructor and dance chaperones. If you which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at North are interested in applying for one of these positions or you would View Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration fee, $9.00/8 like to be an instructor for a class not offered by the Parks and weeks. Recreation Department, call 561-5448 or stop at the Com- munity Center, 63191 Shingle Creek Parkway. Monday 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Men's Beginners Monday 8:00 -9:00 p.m. Men's Advanced ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - November 3 Wednesday 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Women's Beginners Wednesday 8:00 -9:00 p.m. Women's Advanced Join us in our 8th year at the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The bazaar is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. See the many hand - MEN'S GYM NIGHT - Begins September 10 crafted gifts and decorations!! Hope you will stop by for a cup of coffee and a chance to begin your holiday shopping. Child care For men post high school age. Open gym for jogging. available for 35C /per hour /per child while shopping at the bazaar. Informal Basketball, Volleyball, etc. Activity fee is 50d per No admission charge. Don't miss this big annual event - circle person. No organized teams please. your calendar. Monday 7:00 -10:00 p.m. North View Jr. High SKI - KICKOFF '79 - November 15 (Ends Nov. 5) Thursday 8:00 -10:00 p.m. Earle Brown Elementary The first snow fall of the year is just around the corner and what a Saturday 1:30- 6:00 p.m. North View Jr. High better way to get into the Ski of Things than to attend the annual Ski Kickoff Party. The fun begins at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 in the Social Hall at the Community Center. After - DOG OBEDIENCE - Begins Sept. 27 noon highlights include a fashion show, movie and ski represen- tatives from local Ski areas and companies to answer all of your This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is ski questions. The Ladies Day Weekly Ski progam and the 1980 at least 6 months old. This course will teach you how to "Special" trips will be available. Babysitting is available for work with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and 50C /child /hour. Please NO children at the Ski Party. R.S.V.P., self discipline. For more information, call Stanley Orr, 561 -5448 , ext 75 by Wednesday, November 14. 533 -5207. Cost $15.00/8 sessions. Thursday 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Northport School CHILD CARE SERVICE The "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents atten- CITY BAND ding morning classes, programs, meetings, or swimming at the Community Center. The cost is 50C per child per hour For men and women post high school age. New members are for each pre - school child. The "PLAY- CORNER" will be welcome. For more information call the Parks and Recreation open Monday- Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 1 2:1 5 p.m. For other Department at 561 -5448. information, call 561-5448. FAMILY FARE Families will want to take advantage of special trips offered at group discounts. Trips are offered jointly by Parks and Recreation Departments of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Robinsdale. Special Registration taken on a first come basis. Sorry, NO phone reser- vations, lap sitters, or refunds. Send all money and registrations to New Hope Recreation, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428. Tickets will be distributed on the bus. This is a family Activities event all children must be accompanied by an adult. TRIP #15 - "The Wizard of Oz" - Nov. 24 A special invitation just for you - a journey to the magical wonderland of Oz. Cost includes round trip bus transportation to SKI, SKATE, AND HOCKEY EXCHANGE - Oct. 27 the Chimera, theater tickets and staff escort,$6.00 for 17 years and up. $4.50 - 16 and under. 12:45 p.m. - Bus pick up at the , As a service to our ski, skate, and hockey enthusiasts, the Brooklyn Center Community Center and returns at approximately Brooklyn Swim club will offer a ski, skate, and hockey exchange 4:1 5 p.m. Reservations must be received no later than at the Community Center. This is a good chance for you to sell November 1st. Space permitting. your used equipment. Put a price on it and bring in your used Trip #16 - "Christmas Carol" - Dec. 22 equipment between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The sale doors A very popular holiday event at the Guthrie. Cost of $9.50 per will open at 1 :00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. All unsold equip- person includes bus transportation, theater ticket and staff ment must be claimed by 5:00 p.m. To help defray the expenses, escort. Noon -Bus pick up at Osseo Jr. and 12:20 p.m. at 10% of anything sold over $5.00 will be taken and anything under Robbinsdale City Hall. Reservations must be received NO later $5.00, 50V. For any questions call Arnie Mavis, 561 -5448 at the than November 15 - space permitting. Community Center Future trips planned are January - Overnight Ski Trip, March -Ice Follies and MORE!!!! 7 SNACK WITH SANTA - December 15 PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE Santa had so much fun last December he is having his party again The Photography darkroom, located in the Brooklyn Center this year. Bring your children and enjoy a delightful morning with SANTA and his friends!! There will be lot's more fun and Community Center is open -to all interested persons for a fee of 500hour. You must furnish your own chemicals and paper surprises. . . . Detailed information will be available beginning Users must have completed a Dark -room Techniques class November 1st. Call 561-5448. sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department or have taken our test in darkroom use. BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY - ANTIQUE SALE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS & SUBURBAN STAMP CLUB You'll have an opportunity to purchase some priceless antiques The purpose of the North Minneapolis and Suburban Stamp Club when the Brooklyn Historical Society holds an Antique Sale is to provide a means for stamp collectors to enjoy their hobby, to September 8th & 9th at the Brooklyn Center Community trade, swap and learn more about stamps. Meetings are held the Center Social Hall. Hours are Saturday 9 -5 p.m. and Sunday 1 st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission 50¢. Refreshments available for Center Community Center. Meetings are informal and include purchase. auctions, speakers, stampeades, stamp bingo and slide pro- grams. Areas of interest of members range from general collec- The Society was organized in 1970. One of the goals is to tions of U.S. Stamps to World collectors, specialists in topical preserve part of the Earle Brown Farm. Another is to collect stamps, 1 st day covers, plate blocks, etc. Annual dues are and write the early history of the area. Meetings are held at $ 2.00. Youth collectors as well as adults are welcome. For addi- the Brooklyn Center Community Library.For information call tional information contact Chris 533 -8590. First meeting for Barbara Sexton, secretary, 537 -2118. fall September 21. GRASSFIELD RADIO CONTROL CLUB MODEL AVIATION - FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS CLUB A GREAT HOBBY /SPORT Do you need a little inspiration to get started on that quilt you've The club meets the second Friday of each month at the Brooklyn been wanting to make? Come and join our "Quilting Bee ". Here's Center Community Center beginning October 12 from 8:00 an excellent opportunity to use those left over swatches of -10:00 p.m. Spectators welcome at the Labor Day weekend material you have around the house and also a chance to meet contest: QM Races - Times and location call for information, new friends. Make quilts to give your guest room a new look, or Boyd Bowdish, president, 546-6713 or Gary Stucky, great as a gift! Quilters meet at the Brooklyn Center Community 561-7307. Center the 1 st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, excluding June HENNEPIN ARTIST'S ASSOCIATION - August from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Childcare available in the morning). The Hennepin Artists' Association, established in 1962 was in- OPEN HOUSE, September 1 9 itiated to encourage the appreciation and practice of the fine arts p Drop in at the Community Center in this area. The membership consists of amateur and profes- and join the gals for coffee and see some of the beautiful quilts made b them. Call 561 -1 21 9 if you have an sional artists, art teachers, or anyone interested in the visual arts. Y y y questions. The association has two ,juried shows per year, regularly scheduled exhibitions and gives special exhibits. Demonstrations, lectures and critiques are also given. SEASONAL SHOWS are available for firms on a contribution basis, for information regar- BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB ding this service contact Wil Tiller at 935 -2756. The association meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information con - For all women 21 years and older. Come alone or bring a tact Joan Cashin, 535 -4959, or Lynn Tome, 561 -2339. friend and meet us at the Annual Fall Salad Luncheon. Meet- ings and Programs are the second Tuesday of each month MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS September - May at 1 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Com- munity Center. Dues are nominal. Trips are offered monthly. The following groups are available to present entertainment Interested Women may call 533 -2927. for group gatherings. Inquires may be made at the Parks and September 11 - Annual Fall Luncheon & Installation of Recreation Department 561 -5448. officers. Noon -3 p.m. $2.00 guests Monthly Programs and trip flyers are available at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Upcoming trips — Stillwater, Old BROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES — Post High School Log and Main Street. age women Song and Dance. BROOKLYN CENTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS — Teen & Elementary age children. COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY BROOKLYN CENTER CITY BAND — Adult men and women The Gallery is available for photography or mixed media shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase is also available for small collections. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448 for further information. ARTISTS' REGISTRY GALLERY ONE October 10 - November 1 - NEW EXTREMELY MINNESOTA The gallery is located at 4915 42nd Ave. No. Tours are welcome. Hennepin Artist Association Hours: Tuesday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 1 :00 - 5:00 p.m. November 6 -29 - WATERCOLORS Sept. Sculpture - Society of Nm. Sculptures Lorraine Adams Oct. Latvian Art - Latvian Arts Association December 2 - 28th - 01 LS Nov. Charcoal Drawings - Stranberg and Yell Claire Stenson Dec. Stained Glass and World of a Child - Ginny Knight 8 HAPPY FACE SQUARE DANCE CLUB CHILDREN'S CHORUS - Begins Sept. 10 Happy Face Square Dance Club will be offering dance lessons for For 1st - 9th grade. The chorus meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. adults and children starting, Tuesday, September 1 1 from at the Community Center. Call the Community Center for more 8:00 -10:00 p.m. at Northport. Instructions will be given by details. Registration fee $5.00. Randy and Dee Dee Dougherty. First lesson is free. For further information contact Jerome Schrenk 535 -5647 or Evelyn Close 633 -1397. C REATIVE DANCE £t BALLET - Begins Sept. 19 BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY The life of every child can be enriched by rhythmic experience. Here is an opportunity for your child to enjoy the freedom of A ''Search Strategy" course will be presented at the Brooklyn creative rhythms tempered with the disciplines of classic ballet. Center Community Library on Thursdays, October 18, 25, and Such experience paves the way for more advanced dance study November 1 st, 9:30 -1 1:30 a.m. The three -part course is design- and is an excellent background training for those anxious to pur- ed to introduce adults to the library and resources, to develop sue gymnastics and cheerleading. Children must be in grades their ability to identify their informational needs and to locate 1 -6 to register for this class. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registra- answers easily and satisfactorily. Pre - registration will be re- tion fee $10.20/12 weeks. quired. For further information about the course, or similar Wednesday 3:45 -4:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center Comm. Library courses offered at other Hennepin County Libraries, please call 537-6716, Hennepin County Library now has available a collection of 1 6mm BALLET I - Be gins_ Sept. 19 films for use of registered film borrowers. For registration and booking information please call 537-67 1 6. For students that have had previous ballet or creative dance train- ing (Students must have completed 2nd grade). Please wear A pre - school film series will begin on Tuesday, September 18th ballet shoes, leotard or bodysuit to class. (Do not buy a leotard at 10: 30 a.m. The series will run through December 4th. until after 1 st session) Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee Fall hours will take effect September 4th. $10.20112 weeks. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brooklyn Center Comm. Library Thursday - 12 Noon to 9 a.m. Friday - 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BALLET II - Begins Sept. 19 For students that have had previous ballet or creative dance train- ing (Students must have completed 2nd grade) Please wear �� ballet shoes, leotard or class. I not buy leotard until after 1st session). For Ballet et t I & II - Ree is s at the Children discretion of the instructor, students may be transferred to another class after the 1 st session. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $ 10.20/12 weeks. Activities Wednesday 5:15-6:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Comm. Library NEW - CREATIVE DRAMATICS I - Begins Oct. 6 GIRLS GYMNASTICS Here's a chance to become anybody or anything you would like A gymnastics program for girls currently in grades Kindergarten to be: An explorer of uncharted territories, a butterfly in a sunny thru 12, designed to teach skills in the three areas of tumbling, field, a magician in an enchanted forest, or a dinosaur in a apparatus and floor exercise. Girls will progress from Beginners primeval jungle. Parents will want to know that the activities will to Advanced Beginners to Intermediate in each of the three be g imagination, t eared toward developing each child's ima in.ation h areas. All classes run for 10 weeks. Girls new to our program 9 p sense of self confidence, and their ability to work and play with ith must register for a beginning tumbling class. other children. Kids will be glad to see that what counts in this class is the fun they can have when they build drama out of the people, things, and ideas of their own imaginations. The instruc- B EGINNING TUMBLING - Begins Sept. 24, 25, 27, b 29 for Mary Piper has her M.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in creative dramatics and theatre for children. Registration fee Course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will $ 10.0&'8 weeks. Classes held at the Community Center, have an opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkover, Class I- Saturday 10:00 a.m. -Noon 1st -3rd grade etc. Registration Fee $9.00/10 lessons. Class II- Saturday 1:00'p.m. -3:00 p.m. 4t'i -6th grade EARLE BROWN A- Monday Begins Sept. 24 3:30 -4:30 p.m. SOCCER CAMP - Begins Sept. 8 B- Monday Begins Sept. 24 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Fundamentals of the game will be taught and some informal WILLOW LANE games will be played. For boys and g p y y girls in First thru Ninth C- Tuesday Begins Sept. 25 3:35 -4:35 p.m. grade. Class will be held at West Palmer Park on Saturday. D- Tuesday Begins Sept. 25 4:35 -5:35 p.m. Registration fee $5.00/4 weeks. FAIR OAKS N E- Thursday Begins Sept. 27 3:30 -4:30 p.m. 5th & 6th graders 10:45 a.m. to Noon 3rd & 4th graders 9:30 a.m. to Noon a.m. F- Thursday Begins Sept. 27 4:30 -5 -30 p.m. 1st & 2nd graders 1 :15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NORTH VIEW JR HIGH 7th, 8th, & 9th graders 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. G- Saturday Begins Sept. 29 9:00 -10:00 a.m. 9 ADVANCED BEGINNING TUMBLING - Begins Sept. 29 OPEN GYMNASTICS - Begins October 10 This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must have A practice period for all Girls and Boys currently enrolled in the passed Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber and back gymnastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be walkover in good form before registering. Registration fee admitted. Fee 25C pay at the door. $9.00 /10 lessons. Wednesday 6:30 -8:00 p.m. North View Jr. High H- Saturday 10:00 -1 1:00 a.m. North View Jr. High PRE - SCHOOL - Begins Sept. 18 BEGINNING APPARATUS - Begins Sept. 29 The program is for 4 and 5 year old pre- schoolers (children must Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the be 4 years old by Jan. 1, 1980). The program emphasis is on balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Students group socialization, music, art, coordination, and fun. This is a must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this YEAR -LONG 30 WEEK program, classes are Sept. -May. Pay- class. Registration fee, $9.00 /10 lessons. ments are made when registering in Fall, Winter, and Spring. Classes held at the Community Center, Instructor, Mrs. Malmin. I Saturday 10:15 -11 :15 a.m. North View Jr. High Registration fee $26.00 /12 weeks. TUESDAY & THURSDAY ADVANCED BEGINNING APPARATUS - Begins Sept. 19 Class 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Class 2 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. This new course is the second level in apparatus. Students must Class 3 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. have passed the Beginning Tumbling and Beginning Apparatus FRIDAY Courses before registering for this class. $ 10.00/10 lessons. Class 4 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. J- Saturday 9:00-10:15 a.m. North View Jr. High Class 5 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS - Begins Sept. 26 Et 29 T INY TOT CREATIVE DANCE - Begins Sept. 17 & 19 The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tumbling, For pre - school boys and girls 4 -6 years old. Children must be 4 apparatus and floor exercise. The beginning (novic) compulsory years by January 1 , 1980. The class gives the children an oppor- routine will be taught. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons. tunity to participate in singing, creative expressions, rhythms and dance. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $ 10.20/12 K- Tuesday 6:30:8:30 p.m. North View Jr. High weeks. L- Saturday 1 1:30-1:30 p.m. North View Jr. High A- Monday, September 17 9:1 5 -10:00 a.m. Community Center B- Wednesday, September 19 3:00 -3:45 p.m. Brooklyn Center Comm. Library FLOOR EXERCISE - Begins Sept. 29 This course is designed to teach various gymnastic movements RYTHMS & TUMBLING - Begins Sep t. 17 & 18 to music, Some Ballet will be introduced and students will begin work on routines. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbl- For pre-school children 4-6 years old. Children must be 4 years ing in order to register for this class. Registration fee $9.00/10 old by Jan. 1, 1980. Both classes conducted at Community lessons. Center. Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $10.20/12 weeks. M- Saturday 12:00-1:00 p.m. North View Jr. High A- Monday, September 17 1:00 -1:45 p.m. B- Tuesday, September 18 5:30-6:15 p.m. BOYS TUMBLING - Begins Sept. 29 A new program for boys in Kindergarten thru 6th. A course in the FUNTIME- GARDEN CI TY beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have the oppor- Wow, Funtime is coming to Garden City, for all 3rd, 4th, 5th & tunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, headstands, etc. 6th graders, on Monday evenings. Activities include open gym, Registration fee $9.00/10 lessons. basketball, volleyball, games and more. So get your friends N- Saturday 1 1:00-12:00 p.m. North View Jr. High together and see what's happening at FUNTIME!!!! 50C /time. Watch for school flyers to find out when all the fun begins. NORTH STAR GYMNASTIC CLUB Monday 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Garden City School Girls interested in competitive gymnastics. Here's a club just for you! North Stars is sponsored by Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, FUNTIME- EVERGREEN and Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Departments. The club of- fers opportunity to further gymnastic ability by training with an Evergreen 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th graders arise and come to FUN - excellent staff and eventually competing with other gymnasts. TIME on Wednesday evenings. Join in the fL.n filled activities in- Basic knowledge of gymnastics is needed to try out. Cost varies cluding foosball, bumper pool, ping pong, informal gym activities with level of ability. For information call: Erlene Marsh and much more. There will be no funtime the 4th Tuesday of the 560 -1018, Evie Johnson 533 -3923 . North Star Gymnastic month. Watch for flyers at school to find out when all the fun Club is now taking applications for coaches. If you are interested begins. in applying, contact Mrs. Marsh or Mrs. Johnson. Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evergreen 50C per time 10 FUNTIME -NORTH PORT SKI, SKATE, AND HOCKEY EXCHANGE - Oct. 27 Hey all you 3rd, 4th, 5th & 61h graders at Northport. Get your As a service to our ski, skate, and hockey enthusiasts, the friends together and join in the fun filled activities such as Brooklyn Swim club will offer a ski, skate, and hockey exchange volleyball, basketball, and much more. Watch for school flyers to at the Community Center. This is a good chance for you to sell find out when all the fun begins. your used equipment. Put a price on it and bring in your used Wednesday 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Northport 500 per time equipment between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The sale doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. All unsold equip- ment must be claimed by 5:00 p.m. To help defray the expenses, BOY'S AND GIRLS JUDO LESSONS - Begins Sept. 24 & 26 10% of anything sold over $5.00 will be taken and anything under $5.00, 50il. For any questions call Arnie Mavis, 561 -5448 at the For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in Community Center. learning the basic skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th Degree Blackbe provides complete he Teen struction. In addition, interested d students may join the 1 Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at North View wrestling room. $9.00 18 weeks Activities Monday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Boy's Beginners Monday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Boy's Advanced Wednesday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Girl's Beginners NORTHVIEW TEEN SOCIAL COUNCIL Wednesday 8:00-9:00 P.M. Girl's Advanced Enthusiastic, hardworking dependable - do these words sound like you? If so, now is the time to do something worthwhile for BASKETBALL - WRESTLING your school!! Apply to be on the North View Teen Social Council. The will be made up of representatives from each grade. Information on the Youth Basketball - Wrestling Program will The Council is responsible for planning social activities for the be passed out via flyers at the various schools and will also school and working at Co -rec and Dances. Applications can be appear in the Brooklyn Center Post. Look for this information picked up in the school office. Fill completely and return to office. in Mid - October. Interviews will be arranged after you turn in your application. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 21. BROOKLYN CENTER HOCKEY CO -REC The Brooklyn Center Hockey Association will sponsor a Hockey School for all Brooklyn Center Youths. The school will be held at Looking for some ACTION ? ? ? ? ?? Then get your friends together Victory Memorial Ice Arena and be conducted by the local high and come to Co -Rec. This is the chance for you to have some fun school coaches. The cost will be $ 1 .00 per session. Bring your on Friday Nights by taking part in informal gym activities, open own hockey equipment. Dates and times are: swim, foosball, ping -pong, movies, music and more. It's a great activity for Jr. High age Youth and is open to all Brooklyn Center October 1, 1979 Ages 8 -12 7:30 -8:30 p.m. residents and their friends regardless of what school district you October 1, 1979 Ages 1 3 -1 6 8:45 -9:45 p.m. are in. The activity is supervised by adult chaperones. Watch for October 3, 1979 Ages 8-12 7:30 -8:30 p.m. school announcements as to when this great activity begins. October 3, 1979 Ages 13 -16 8:45 -9:45 p.m. October 6, 1979 Ages 8-12 9:30-12:00 p.m. Friday -North View Jr. High 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Cost: $ 1.00 October 6, 1979 Ages 13-16 12:30-3:30 p.m. TEEN DANCES Any questions call S. Berg 560 -7530 - L. Franklin 537 -4774 Get down at the North View Dances this year. Boogie to the great sounds of Disco, Rock, Hard Rock, and the top 40's. The YOUTH HOUSE HOCKEY dances run from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. All seventh thru ninth grade students are invited. For boys and girls 8 years of age thru 14 years of age (age as of Scheduled Dance December 31, 1979). who want to play in the house hockey program. Our teams will be competing with teams from November 16, Friday North View Jr. High Cost: $2.00 Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park, Osseo -Maple Grove, and Crystal. The deadline for registration is Sunday, November 4. Anyone INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS - Begins Sept. 26 Er 29 registering after this date may not be placed on a team. The For details see children's section cost is $20.00 which includes a shirt. BROOKLYN CENTER HOCKEY SATURDAY PROGRAM FO R KIDS I - Begins Oct. 6 The Brooklyn Center Hockey Association will sponsor a Hockey An adopted TMR social recreation program for kids 6 -14 years. School for all Brooklyn Center Youths. The school will be held at Program will include crafts, games, new skills, sports and special Victory Memorial Ice Arena and be conducted by the local high events. For registration and information contact Deb Backstrom school coaches. The cost will be $ 1 .00 per session. Bring your 545 -6767. Location Winnetka Elementary, 7940 55th Ave. own hockey equipment. Dates and times are: North. Saturday 1 :30 -3:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00. October 1, 1979 Ages 8 -12 7:30 -8:30 p.m. October 1, 1979 Ages 13 -16 8:45 -9:45 p.m. SATURDAY PROGRAM FOR KIDS II - Begins Oct. 6 October 3, 1979 Ages 8-12 7:30 -8:30 p.m. An adopted EMR social recreation program for kids 6 -14 years. October 3, 1979 Ages 13 -16 8:45 -9:45 p.m. October 6, 1979 Ages 8 -12 9:30 -12:00 p.m. Program will include craft, games, sports and lots more. For October 6, 1979 Ages 1 3 -16 12:30 -3:30 p. registration and information contact Deb Backstrom 545 -6767. Location Winnetka Elementary, 7940 55th Ave. North. Saturday, Any questions call S. Berg 560 -7530 - L. Franklin 537 -4774 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Cost $10.00 residents. 11 JUDO - Begins Sept. 24 & 26 For guys and gals who are interested in learning the basic COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REF skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th Degree Blackbelt, provide complete instruction. In addition, A new office has been established to assist people in this area interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club with any questions or problems they may have. Call Mr. Scott which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at North at 537 -6152. View Jr. High School Wrestling Room. Registration fee $9.00/8 weeks. TRANSPORTATION Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Beginning Guys Provided during day hours - Call the American Red Cross for Monday 8:00- 9:00 p.m. Advanced Guys information 871 -8417. Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Beginning Gals 'uednesday 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Advanced Gals COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE Screening is done by Red Cross volunteer nurses on the last Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT FEVOR - Begins Oct. 5 Every Thursday screening is conducted by Ceap Nurses from An adapted social recreation program for teens and young adults 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. 15 and up. The program will include speakers, crafts, sports, meeting new friends, community outings and more. For registra- tion and information call Deb Backstrom 545 -6767. Location GIFT TRUNK Northport Elementary, Friday, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Cost $10.00 for residents. A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. SENIOR CITIZEN'S ACTIVITIES The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. If you SPECIAL OUTINGS have any questions call Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Co ordinator at 561 -5448. Special trips are planned monthly for Seniors. Details are in the monthly newsletter the "Senior Happenings ". If you would like information, call Kathy at 561 -5448 ext 70. LEISURE TIME Leisure Time is a group of people who meet every Wednesday throughout the year from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center for lunch, a program and socializ- LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN - Begins Sept. 17 ing. There are no club dues or requirements, just come with a For men and women 62 years and over, take a dip in the pool friendly smile and lunch. Bring a sandwich, coffee and tea are after class!!! Learn sensible exercise designed to help main - served. If you wish to contribute a few coins to the "Kitty" tain the strength and tone of muscles, improve movement of you may. Questions, call Kathy at 561 -5448. If you are joints, stimulates healthy circulation and aids digestion coming for the first time, please call and find out what's Instructor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $4.00/10 weeks. happening that day; some Wednesdays have special parties and require reservations. Monday 11:15-Noon Community Center BROOKLYN TWINS The Brooklyn Twins Club was one of the first senior clubs in SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER the Northwest Hennepin area -we are now 21 years old!!! The name of the Club was chosen because we had many Brooklyn SWIMMING POOL Park residents as members and wanted a name to represent everyone. The club meets September - June on the 1st & 3rd Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center residents 62 years Friday of the month. 7 :00 p.m. at Earle Brown School. old and over. Application may be made at the Community Membership Dues are $1.50 annually per person. Any person Center desk. Membership entitles the member to use the single or married 60 years of age or older may join. Only 1 swimming pool, exercise room, and sauna during recreational spouse must meet the age requirements. Come join us this or "open" periods. fall. Call 561 -5448 ext. 70 for further information. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Sep 7 — Election of Officers, Business meeting, Refresh- ments and Social. September 21- Entertainment, Refreshments, DROP -IN and Social. Wednesday is Senior Citizen day. You and Your friends are SENIOR HAPPENINGS welcome to drop -in, enjoy the game room, ping- pong, cards, checkers, chess and bocci ball are available for Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center check out also. Swim from 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community & day outings offered. If you don't receive one now give Kathy a call at 561 -5448. Hope to see you this fall. 12 CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS - Begins Sept. 15 ADULT SWIM LESSONS - Begins Sept. 15 Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and Beginner thru Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and high girls ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on and are one half hour in length. Classes have an average ratio of your strokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length. $14.00/10 5 students /instructor. $ 10.00/10 lessons. lessons. COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS A- Saturday, begins September 15 10:40 a.m. A -Sat., begins Sept. 15 10:40 a.m. Community Center B- Saturday, begins September 15 1 1 :1 5 a.m. B -Sat., begins Sept. 15 1 1:25 a.m. Community Center C- Saturday, begins September 15 1 1:45 a.m C- Tues., begins Sept. 18 8:20 p.m. Community Center D- Tuesday, begins Septemher 18 6:35 p.m. D- Thurs., begins Sept. 20 8:20 p.m. Community Center E- Tuesday, begins September 18 7:10 p.m DAYTIME CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS F- Tuesday, begins September 18 7:45 p.m. G- Thursday, begins September 20 6:35 p.m. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY H- Thursday, begins September 20 7:10 p.m. E -Mon., begins Sept. 17 1 1 :1 5 a.m. Community Center I- Thursday, begins September 20 7:45 p.m. F -Mon., begins Oct. 22 1 1: 15 a.m. Community Center NORTH VIEW JR HIGH SCHOOL J- Monday, begins September 17 6:35 p.m. ADULT SUPER CHICKEN K- Monday, begins September 17 7: 10 p.m. L- Monday, begins September 17 7:45 p.m. For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS - Begins Sept. 17 to enjoy the sport. $ 14.00110 lessons. Same days and time as Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not adult lessons. accompany the child in the water. The following lessons levels are taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner, and Advanced Begin- ner. Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. $ 10.00/10 lessons. ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS - Begins Sept. 15 EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are A- Tuesday, begins Sept. 18 6:00 pm Community Center physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half B- Thursday, begins Sept. 20 6:00 pm Community Center hour in length with a ratio of one student to one instructor. C- Monday, begins Sept. 17 6:00 pm North View Jr. High $10.00/10 lessons. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS A -Sat., begins Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. Community Center MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY B -Sat., begins, Sept. 1 5 10.05 a.m. Community Center D- Monday, begins Sept. 17 9:30 am Community Center E- Monday, begins Sept. 17 10:40 am Community Center F- Monday, begins Oct. 22 9:30 am Community Center P RIVATE SWIM LESSONS G- Monday, begins Oct. 22 10:40 am Community Center Private Lessons are available at the Community Center and North View Jr. High for a fee of $5.00 /half hour - $10.00 /hour. Call PARENT AND TOT SWI LESSONS - Begins Sept. 17 the Community Center for further information. Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the BEGINNING SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING - Begins Sept. 18 same parent each time. $ 10.00/10 lessons. Beginning course in synchronized swimming for students grades EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS 3 thru 6th. Course will introduce students to basic synchronized A- Tues., begins Sept. 18 6:00 p.m. Community Center swimming skills. Students should be capable swimmers and B- Thur., begins Sept. 20 6:00 p.m. Community Center should be able to float on front and back. Classes are 1 hour in C -Mon., begins Sept. 17 6:00 p.m. North View Jr. High length $ 1 2.00/10 lessons. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS A- Tuesday, begins Sept. 18 7:30 p.m. North View Jr. High MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY D -Mon., begins Sept. 17 10:05 a.m. Community Center A.R.C. ADVANCED SWIMMERS COURSE - Begins Sept. 15 E -Mon., begins Oct. 22 10:05 a.m. Community Center A Red Cross course for students having successfully completed Basic Rescue and Water Safety of Advanced Lifesaving. DIVING - Begins Sept. 1 5 Students will perfect the 9 styles of swimming as taught by the Red Cross. An excellent class for people to take prior to par - Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children ticipating in a Water Safety Instructor's course. Class is 1 hobr in and adults who are intermediate or better swimmers. Classes are length and will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Course fee in- one half hour in length. $ 10.00/10 lessons. cludes 5 swim passes for stroke practice $ 15.00/10 lessons. A- Saturday, begins Sept. 15 10:00 a.m. Community Center A- Saturday, begins Sept. 15 9:00 a.m. Community Center 13 NEW -EARLY MORNING SPECIAL - Begins Sept. 4 BROOKLYN CENTER Swimmers arise to the NEW EARLY MORNING HOURS beginning COMMUNITY CENTER September 4. The Community Center Pool, Sauna, and Exercise Room will be open Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Lane markers will be up for lap swimming. What a refreshing way to start the day. Same membership and general admission prices Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 apply. Telephone 561 -5448 BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB (.OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE — Effective Sept 4, 1 979 All boys and girls age 6 and up through College age are MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY •' invited to join the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local AAU 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. club for competitive swimming, sponsored by Brooklyn Center TUESDAY – THURSDAY and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. swim club offers a wide ranging program for individuals of all 9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) levels of ability in competitive swimming. For the challenge, SATURDAY – SUNDAY fun, and enjoyment of competitive swimming, contact Steve 1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. 789 -3164 or Mr. Ames, 561 -2275 to arrange a tryout. A free 2 -week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a has never tried AAU Swimming. parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: TUESDAY & THURSDAY -4:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. SATURDAY — 9:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. OPEN SWIM - North View Jr. High Effective September 20 EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE — THURSDAY Effective Sept 4, 1979 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. MONDAY — WEDNESDAY— FRIDAY 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. 9:00 A.M. — 11:00 P.M. TUESDAY — THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 9:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. (Adults Onlyl SATURDAY The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times SUNDAY during the week. Call the Community Center (561-5448) for fur- 1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. ther information. Cost: Gym $3.90 /hour Pool $15.00 /hour. The use of the Exercise room is limited to 10th graders and up. The use COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL of the Sauna is limited to 18 years old and up. The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES — group, or party at various times during the week. Call the Com- Effective' Sept 4 19 79 munity Center (561 -5448) for further information. Cost $ 28.00 /hour. Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool, Exercise Room and Sauna during recreational or "open" periods. MEMBERSHIP RATES: 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $21 $39 $66 l Individual $12 $20 $33 f GENERAL ADMISSION: Adult $1.25 Youth (15 -17) .75 Children .60 CHILDCARE SERVICE The "PLAY - CORNER" will be provided for parents atten- School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DUR- ING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admitted ding morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the Community Center. The cost is 50C per child per hour at 1:00 P.M. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY for each pre - school child. The "PLAY- CORNER" will be AN ADUI T in the building at all times. open Monday- Friday 8:45 a.m. to 1 2:1 5 p.m. For more in- GAME ROOM formation call 561-5448. Enjoy our newly equipped gameroom — includes foosball, pool, ping - pong, and video games. A Concession Stand is located in the gameroom for your convenience. 14 THE BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1, All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Sept. 8, share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- (swim registration is separate — see box below). — Registrations quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- made by mail will not be accepted before Sept. 11(use blank at ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of bottom of page). No phone registrations. 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 open Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11 :00 P.M.; Saturday, Henry Davis — Superintendent of Parks 8:30 A,M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation Kathy Flesher — Program Supervisor 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 fee BROOKLYN CENTER has been paid. The Park and Recreation Department reserves the PARK AND RECREATION right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient number of ADVISORY COMMISSION people sign up. Park and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each 4. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the act - month, 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the ivity location. City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. Gerald Johnson, Chairperson " 5 Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before the Leahnell Hickman Joan Skomra Mike Streitz second class session, however, there will be a $2.00 service charge on Jacuelyn Albright Dawn Kiefer any refund before the first class begins and a $3.00 service charge CIVIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS before the second class begins. The Park and Recreation Department maintains a file containing infor- 6 Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment mation on the organizations listed below and agrees to serve as a clear- has already been reached.. . will go on a waiting list Additional ing house and referral service for inquiries regarding these groups. Call classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups not and competent instruction is available. listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Park and Recreation Office.) 7. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn American Assoc of Hockey Assn. Center may enjoy all activity classes at Y2 the registration fee. University Women Judo Club Babe Ruth League LaLeche League 8. Check schedule for beginning date for each class. Brooklyn Center Band League of Women Voters Brooklyn Center Chamber Little League — National For further information call 561-5448 of Commerce Little League — American Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagon Lions Club Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be Brooklyn Center Women's Club Jaycees Women of Brooklyn Center conducted at the Community Center Pool and Northview Jr. Brooklyn Swim Club North Hennepin Artist Assn. High will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 starting at 9:00. A.M. at Camp Fire Girls North Suburban Toastmistress the COMMUNITY CENTER, Mail registrations will not be Chess Club Club accepted for Swimming Lessons, Children's Chorus Parents Without Partners Contract Bridge Quilters Club Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time,& Brooklyn REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL 4 -H Club S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc. Twins) USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE- Garden Club Stamp Club FORE TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 Girl Scouts Square Dance Club Harmonettes Toast Masters Historical Society Twin Lake Alano 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 y� 1 (Date) � � I NAME I (Last) (First) SPECIAL -SHIRT SALE I On Saturday, September 8, which is registration day at the ADDRESS Community Center, we will also have a shirt sale. These are (Zip) (Phone) extra shirts from such things as hockey, basketball, wrestling, playgrounds, etc. Prices vary and you will find some great I ACTIVITY bargains. If you can't make it the 8th the shirts will be available (Location) for the next week or until the supplies run out. I CLASS DAY TIME f DATE PAID -AMOUNT FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES. I AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE SCHOOL I PARENTS' NAME