HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 Edition 91 April-May-June Brooklyn Center's
CITY WATCH
A community newsletter published by the City of Brooklyn Center, No. 91
April /May /June 1994
BCPD and Crime Prevention Fund honor citizens /police
On March 16, the members of the
Brooklyn Center Police Department t
and the BC Crime Prevention Fund
hosted their 4th Annual Police and
Citizens Awards Ceremony. r '
Captain Scott Kline opened the
ceremony followed by the
presenting of the awards.
Awards were presented during the
ceremony for citizens informing
police of suspicious activity that
resulted in arrests made for drug
dealing, auto theft and for citizens Police and citi;ens honored included:
assisting victims of an auto accident The last award of the evening (left to right) LeAnn Hrncir,
until emergency vehicles arrived on was presented to Marquette Bank/ Jean Dorweiler, Ron Pearson,
the scene. Brookdale for its donation which Frank Whitman, Frank Slawson,
A number of Brooklyn Center has helped to fund the D.A.R.E. Diane Willgohs, Officer Brian Bruce
and Pamela Kloster. Not present.
police officers, as well as the entire program, Humboldt substation and Lloyd Deuel Sgt. Stu Robinson, Officer
BCPD dispatching staff, were also many youth programs. Gan Coleman, Gary and Sandra
commended for their dedication and Congratulations and thanks to all. Rogalski and Laraine Talbot.
superior work during the year.
Director of Public Works retires Seepages
Director of Public Works Sy Knapp 6 -24 for parks&
recently retired from the City after recreation
15 years of service. Sy is taking f °- Sr �� ` l4 program
advantage of the early retirement details...
incentive program authorized
INSIDE SCOOP
by the Minnesota legislature and � ��
approved by the city council. Business Update 2
Sy has worked for the City of EnviroEd on yard care 2
Grass promoted 3
Brooklyn Center since July 1, 1979. Bergendoff, (HNTB), which has its Car seat safety 3
Before that, he worked for the City Minnesota office in Edina. His Park Watch program 3
of St. Cloud for 23 years. He has Meeting on youth violence 3
primary assignment with the firm
worked under six city managers/ Street improvements 4
will be to market its services to
administrators, six mayors and Charter commission 4
nearly 100 council members. cities, counties and other local Chamber hosts dinner 4
Sy will work on a half -time basis for government agencies in the metro Calendar of events 4
the engineering consulting firm of area, and the state. Cont. on pg. 2 Recycling news 5
Howard, Needles, Tammen and Faulty street lights 5
City Watch
E wiro& "general" insects and fungi is not Business Update
only unnecessary, but can be What's new in BC
Tips for caring harmful to your yard's ecosystem -Circuit City - 5900 SCP,
for your yard by killing the "good guys" that Brookdale Square
naturally protect your plants from -Cracker Barrel - 1501 James
specific courtesy of invaders. Always ave a s ific
Tom Prosser y' P Circle North
Rainbow Treecare purpose in mind when addressing •Wendy's - 56th & Xerxes
922 -3810 a specific problem. Otherwise •Pearle Vision - 5515 Xerxes, new
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you are wasting your money and location
Shrubs hurting your yard's ecosystem at -Audio King - 5939 John Martin
1. Do not prune your shrubs until the same time. Dr, new location
late June. Pruning them earlier Lawns -Telco Credit Union - Bank, 6200
can harm them as they have the 1. Do not fertilize your grass until SCP - Offices, 6120 Earle Brown
lowest amount of stored energy mid to late May. Your grass does Drive
until then and do not react as well not wake up and need nutrients •Clean - - Press - 6217 Brooklyn to the created wounds. until then. Doing so earlier will Blvd
2. Do not top shrubs. Most shrubs • Brookdale Cinema - 5801 John
should be pruned by trimming
either feed the weeds or just run Martin Drive, re -open
off
stems at the ground level. Note: -Evergreens, Phase II - 6011 Earle
different types of shrubs need 2. If you must use them, do not Brown Drive
different types of pruning methods. apply pre- emergent chemicals -Salvation Army - 2300 Freeway
3. When doing a new landscape, until early May. Nothing they Blvd, addition
use a wood -based mulch. The affect will germinate until then. -Marquette Auto Bank - 5920
plants will do far better as Pre - emergent chemicals will not Brooklyn Blvd, remodel
compared to rock. let the good grass germinate; -Green Bay Packaging - 6801 SCP
-Auto Glass, Inc - 6801 SCP
Trees
thus, your yard will likely thin out .Dots - 6050 SCP
1. Unwrap young trees. Leaving and become more prone to -Mahoney Enterprises - 5001
wrap on can provide a hiding place weeds as time goes by. Drew Ave North
for insects and make conditions 3. The key o g ood weed control
y g •Diversico - 3401 48th Ave North,
more suitable for fungi.
and healthy grass is related to new location
2. Most diseases and insect
problems in trees occur because how you mow. Sharpen your -Treasure Chest of Consignment -
the trees are stressed or blade after every 8 hours of use 1920 57th Ave North
weakened. The most important and keep the grass no lower than -Maternity Factory - 5900 SCP,
part of any treatment program for 2.5 - 3 inches. Also, make sure new location
sick trees is to determine the cause you use the right species of grass Going, Going, Gone in Brooklyn
of stress and alleviate it. Then, for your yard. The right grass Center
you can effectively deal with the requires very little maintenance, •T J Maxx
parasite. the wrong species of grass will be -Kids R Us
3. Spraying your trees and shrubs mediocre at best, even with -Gap
multiple times per year for intensive care. -Hermann
•Mr. Movies
Heritage Center hosts •United Stores
Mother's Day Brunch Sy retires cont.frompg. I
Make this Mother's Day special -- The rest of his time will be spent
take your mother to lunch at the with his wife of 35 years, Barb, and
M Earle Brown Heritage Center. his four children and their families.
Reservations required. Call Congratulations and good luck Sy.
569 -6300 to reserve your spot.
City Watch Page 2
Dave Grass joins the rank of Safety top priority
sergeant for the BCPD at city parks
Officer Dave Grass was awarded The police and recreation
his sergeant's badge at a ceremony �' departments will meet with
at city hall on Thursday, March 24. residents who live near Bellvue,
Grass joined the Brooklyn Center Lions and Evergreen Parks to
Police Department in July 1975. organize park watch groups. The
Since his inception in the purpose is to encourage people to
department, Grass has served in contact the police department
patrol, as an investigative trainee, when they see problems in the
and most recently, as crime parks.
prevention officer. In this role, Sergeant Grass will continue to Residents who live by the parks,
Grass is responsible for coordinating handle the department's crime as well as people who use the
crime prevention activities with prevention duties until a parks, will be invited to a meeting
citizens, merchants and others in the replacement officer is selected. in mid -May. Flyers will be
community through the development The City congratulates Sergeant distributed to residents residing
and implementation of Grass on his promotion and looks near these parks with specific
communications programs and forward to his return to the patrol meeting dates, times and locations.
neighborhood watch groups. function. If you have questions about the
park watch program, call Sergeant
Safety traffic tips Dave Grass at 569 -3394.
courtesy of the Town Meeting focuses on
BC Police Department youth violence and its
prevention
As of October 1992, all 50 states as a result of child passenger safety On May 2, the City of Brooklyn
plus the District of Columbia, Puerto restraint use. Center Police Department will
Rico and the U.S. Territories have •In 1992 100% use of child safety sponsor a town meeting regarding
enacted child passenger safety seats could have prevented the prevention of youth violence.
laws, compared with 1979 when approximately 455 deaths and about This meeting is a follow -up to the
only Tennessee had such a law. 50,000 serious injuries to children meeting last year where the
Similarly, safety belt use laws for under age five. concern over youth violence was
the general public are in effect in 46 -From 1982 through 1992, 2,061 addressed.
states, the District of Columbia, children, age four and under, were Focusing solely on youth violence
Puerto Rico and the U.S. saved as a result of child safety and its prevention, this meeting will
Territories. restraint use. discuss ways the City, the police
The statistics speak for Most common and highly department and the community
themselves. dangerous misuses of car seats can provide additional youth
When used correctly, child •A rear - facing infant seat that is activities that will help keep kids
passenger safety seats are: positioned so it faces the front involved in constructive activities
•71% effective in reducing fatalities instead of rear of the vehicle. when not in school.
•67% effective in reducing the need -Use of rear- facin^ infant car seat The meeting will be held at
for hospitalization in a seat which sports an air -bag. Constitution Hall in the Civic
050% effective in preventing minor -Use of an automatic safety belt Center at 7 p.m. All residents are
injuries system with a safety seat without encouraged to attend.
Injuries prevented and lives reviewing the vehicle
saved manufacturers' instructions that
•In 1992 it is estimated that 268 refer to the use of such a system
children under age five were saved with a child safety seat.
City Watch Page 3
Council approves street and utility Timely
improvements Tidbits
At its March 28th meeting, the City Council ordered comprehensive street May Activities -
and utility improvements for the northwest area and the James /Knox /54th Arbor Month
area. The northwest area includes Perry, Quail, Regent, Scott, Toledo, 70th 1-7
and 71st Avenues which are north of 69th Avenue and west of Brooklyn National Drinking
Boulevard, 54th and 55th Avenues, from midblock west of Knox Avenue to Water Week
midblock east of James Avenue. Construction of these projects could begin 2 Town Meeting
as early as Memorial Day and should be substantially completed by Labor on youth violence,
Day. Landscaping improvements will follow in 1995. 7 p.m., Constitution
Brooklyn Center named Tree City USA Hall 7 Hennepin County Auto Auction,
Brooklyn Center has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Hennepin County Bureau of Public
Day Foundation. This is the second year the City has received this national Service, 320 Washington Ave.,
recognition. South, Hopkins. Registration
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day 8 a.m., auction 10:30 a.m.
Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National g Mother's Day brunch at Earle
Association of State Foresters. Brown Heritage Center. Call
To become a Tree City USA, a community must have: a tree board or 569 -6300 for reservations.
department, a city tree ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry June Activities
program, and an Arbor Day observance. 13 Summer swim hours begin
Charter Commission seeks members 14 Tuesday evening Entertainment
Park Central Park begins
the
The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has positions open for new in in the 12th Annual Dudley/
commissioners. This is a voluntary position of civic participation. Budweiser Minnesota Softball
Anyone interested or wanting additional information should leave their Classic, Central Park
name, phone number and address with the City of Brooklyn Center at Class
569 -3300. You will then be contacted on how to apply for this commission 1 Earle Brown Days
Fireworks in Central Park
position. Applicants must be residents of Brooklyn Center and registered 2
voters. Parks available for adoption
Minutes and agendas available See insert for details and
If you would like to receive a copy of the charter commission meeting application.
minutes and /or agenda, please contact the City of Brooklyn
Center at 569 -3300 and leave your mailing address. Centerbrook Offers golf
lessons
Brooklyn Center Celebrates Centerbrook Golf
The Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce will be Course offers a wide
hosting a raffle, dinner and dance on Friday, Sept. 16 at the _,_ range of lessons
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Earle Brown Heritage Center. All residents of Brooklyn C ` N T `E i throughout the entire year.
Center and their guests are invited and welcome to attend. C o M M E C Lessons are designed for
The raffle grand prize is $5,000! Tickets are $100 with proceeds used to all abilities, beginner to
help fund educational activities in the city. Please plan to join us for a experienced. For additional
wonderful evening. information, call
It's going to happen ... again!! ` �1���� �l Centerbrook at
561 -3239. Registration is
Heritage Festival a on a first -come, first -
Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994 a served basis.
Park Center High School Registration accepted
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. immediately.
Mark your calendars now! �`f•�nMGoU.NOon
City Watch Page 4
RECYCLING NEWS 7 p.m. Please bring proof of
Recycling Winners
Hotline 531-1180 OW address. January
If you have twigs and branches
over 1 inch in diameter or trees that Lyle Bruins
Yardwaste site ready and able need disposal, you can take them 3800 72nd Avenue North
With spring here, it's time to start to the Hennepin County site on
lawns planting trees and Mark Goldstein
mowing , P g County Road 30 in Maple Grove. 5332 Russell Avenue North
sprucing up the yard. It's also time There is a charge for this service.
to start deciding what to do with For more information, call
your yardwaste when you're all Hennepin County at 348 -5832. Joseph Kurke
done. 5942 York Avenue North
Simply, bring it to the yardwaste Plan spring cleaning now
drop -off site located on 101st Mark your calendar now for this Kenneth Rosales
Avenue North in Maple Grove. spring's recycling collection at the 6214 Colfax Avenue North
(Take County Rd. 81 to County Crystal Airport. The collection will
Rd. 121. Go left on 121 to and be held on Sat., April 30. February
take your first right. Follow the Materials collected include: tires,
appliances, scrap metal, E.S. Cronander
signs.) electronics, batteries, old clothing, 5530 Bryant Avenue North
Leaves, grass clippings, garden small household items, carpeting
wastes, weeds, twigs and branches and carpet padding. There will be
are accepted at no charge to � p g Vince Peterson
Brooklyn Center residents. Site
a collection fee for most items. 6001 Halifax Avenue North
hours are Mon. through Sat., Curb your phone books
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun., noon to Remember that you can recycle Thomas Nelson
your phone books right at your 509 61st Avenue North
Brooklyn Center curb. Just place them next to your
Mayor City Council other recyclables. George Link
y 7007 France Avenue North
Todd Paulson Recycling video available
The Hennepin Winners are selected at
Councilmembers Recycling Group random. Each wins $50.
Barbara Kalligher
Kristen Mann in cooperation
Dave Rosene with Hennepin County has City requests faulty
Celia Scott produced an entertaining and
informative video on waste street lights reported
City Manager management. Based on the Currently there are a number of
Gerald Splinter Charles Dickens' classic, "A street lights in Brooklyn Center
Christmas Carole," this video which seem to blink off as they
Service Directory follows a teenage boy through his are approached. The reason for
24 -hour emergency number personal revelations about this, in most cases, is that the
Police, Fire, Medical 911 recycling and waste reduction. The ballast for that light is going out.
Non - emergency police 569 -3333 If you notice any faulty lights,
City Hall 569 -3300 video is geared to students in fourth
TDD number 569 -3300 through twelfth grades. please jot down the exact location
Community Center 569 -3400 The video is available at of the light and report it to NSP at
Business Hours Hennepin County Libraries or by 569 -0200 so it can be replaced.
Mon - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. calling 649 -5482.
City Watch Page 5
1994 PARKS AND RECREATION
SUMMER BROCHURE
for registration information see page 23
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR SOFTBALL "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL
Successful for the last four summers, we are offering the For boys and girls in grades 1 -3. This instructional program
program again for youth in grades 4 -6. This option is for is designed for children to have FUN while LEARNING
participants with less softball experience who are looking good sportsmanship, team work and the fundamentals of softball. Each "kid" will receive their very own softball T-
for an instructional program with emphasis on mastering the Shirt! The last three weeks will be devoted to interpark
skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. The majority of the games. This will include two morning games at different
time will be spent playing softball. An evening game will be parks. (Parents need to furnish transportation. Rosters will
scheduled for fans to enjoy. This is an excellent opportunity be available to assist you with car pooling.) An evening
for the young softball player to have a fun time while game will also be scheduled for fans to enjoy. For #7,
continuing to develop good sportsmanship and softball skills. games will be played during the regular session. Please
Please bring a glove. The season runs June 13 through bring a glove. Register for the PARK location nearest your
August 4. Fee includes a T -shirt. Registration Fee $29.00. home. The season runs June 13- August 4. Registration Fee
Program 1 1/2 hours. $26.00. Class 1 hour.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
1 M & W June 13 12:45 p.m. Central -P 5 M & W June 13 10:50 a.m. Central
2 T & TH June 14 12:45 p.m. Evergreen -P 6 M & W June 13 10:50 a.m. Evergreen
7 M & W June 13 7:30 p.m. Kylawn West
YOUTH SOFTBALL CLUB 8 T & TH June 14 10:50 a.m. Orchard Lane
An instructional club for boys and girls in grades 4 -6. Third 9 T & TH June 14 10:50 a.m. Northport
graders who have previously taken "Kids" - Introduction to T -BALL AND MORE!
Softball" for a minimum of two years may also register. For boys and girls going into kindergarten and first grade.
This program is for more experienced players who This fast paced activity class is for kids who like to run,
have mastered the basic skills of throwing and hitting. jump, throw, play games and have FUN! Children will
The club is designed to give participants the opportunity to LEARN the basic fundamentals of softball and good
improve their skills and play intersquad games with sportsmanship while also playing soccer, kickball and other
continued emphasis on good sportsmanship and having fun. sports related games and relays. Each participant will
The instructional portion will cover advanced softball receive a T -Ball T -shirt. The season runs June 13- August
techniques such as pitching, sliding and team strategy. The 4. Registration Fee $26.00. Classes 1 hour.
majority of the time will be spent playing softball games. An # Day Begins Time Location
evening game will be scheduled for fans to enjoy. No 10 M & W June 13 9:30 a.m. Central -P
tryouts, everyone will play. Please bring a glove. The 11 M & W June 13 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P
season runs June 13 through August 4. Fee includes a club 12 M & W June 13 4:00 p.m. Fair Oaks -S
T -shirt. Registration Fee $29.00. Program 1 1/2 hours. 13 M & W June 13 6:15 p.m. Kylawn West
# Day Begins Time Location 14 M & W June 13 6:15 p.m. Kylawn East
3 M & W June 13 12:45 p.m. Central -P 15 M & W June 13 7:30 p.m. Kylawn East
4 T & TH June 14 12:45 p.m. Evergreen -P 16 T & TH June 14 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P
17 T & TH June 14 9:30 a.m. Orchard Lane -P
RAIN OUT POLICY KICKIN' KIDS
In case of rain outs, due to financial restraints, only For boys and girls in grades K -3. This instructional program
one class or game will be made up. This applies to is designed for children to have FUN while LEARNING
#'s 1 -19. the fundamentals of soccer. The program will be filled with
many fun activities so "kids" can learn the basic skills
needed to play soccer. Some interpark scrimmages will be
played the last two weeks. Each participant will receive a
T -shirt too! The season runs June 13- August 4. Registration
When registering, use child's grade as of Fee $26.00. Classes 1 hour.
Fall 1994. # Day Begins Time Location
18 M & W June 13 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane -P
19 T & TH June 14 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P
Summer Brochure Page 6
Children's Activities coot.
THE SPORTS CAMP DINOSAURS IN THE KITCHEN
Dinosaurs In The Kitchen is a unique
cooking experience for children in grades"'
VIV <E�R> T 1 -6. Classes will introduce participants to
lots of cooking fun. In session one, r
The Sports Camp is for boys and girls in grades 3 -6. This children will make things shaped like
specialized sports program emphasizes instruction, team dinosaurs, like bread, cake and cookies. Make dinosaur
work, good sportsmanship, and participation in a fun and eggs in session two. We'll make chocolate, speckled and
relaxed environment. Basketball, flag football, frisbee golf, marshmallow eggs. Mmmmm! You'll love session three
golf, volleyball, soccer and tennis are some of the sports when we make things dinosaurs might eat. Try the dinosaur
offered. All equipment is furnished. We will also play your punch and dinosaur snack mix. Bring an apron, old shirt or
favorite group games. Besides having a great time, our goal wear old clothes. Registration Fee $15.00/3 Sessions.
is to establish the skills needed for success and safety! Classes 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
Registration Fee $18.00/8 Weeks. Classes I hour. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 27 Mon. June 13 11:30 a.m. CC
20 M & W June 13 10:50 a.m. Willow Lane -S
21 T & TH June 14 10:50 a.m. Evergreen -SO
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DISTRICT 3 HERSHEY �
TRACK MEET
BROOKLYN CENTER JUNIOR ROYALTY
All 9 -14 year olds (as of Dec. 31, 1994) Anew Junior Queen and Junior Commodore will be
Track meet on Sat., June 25, at Lino
are invited to participate in the Hershey 1 I crowned on Sunday, June 26, as part of the Earle Brown
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Lakes. The cost is $2. Check in time 9 1 Days festivities. Together with their court of two
a.m.; meet starts at 10 a.m. For more Princesses and two Vice Commodores, they will represent
information, call Barry Bernstein, � , i the City of Brooklyn Center for one year. The program
464 -4459, ext. 142. focuses on tun, friendship and civic involvement for the
children and their families through a variety of appearances
and activities throughout the year. As part of the selection
GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR GIRLS process, the children will participate in several fun activities
Gymnastics Camp is for girls in grades 1 -6 who have an in and around the week of Earle Brown Days. This is not
interest in developing beginning and intermediate level a talent or beauty contest. The children are judged on
gymnastics skills. Students will be tested the first day and their maturity, poise, personality and manners. To be eligible,
will participate with other girls of a comparable skill level. boys and girls must have birthdays that fall between
Emphasis will be placed on developing student's strengths, September 2, 1987 and August 31, 1989, and must live
flexibility and coordination. Tumbling and apparatus funda- in Brooklyn Center. Entry forms will be distributed through
mentals on all gymnastics equipment will be introduced the schools in April, or you may pick up a form at the
according to participant's ability. Registration Fee $27.00/6 community center. For more information, call 566 -9116.
Sessions. Classes 2 hours. BEGINNING KARATE
Classes Twice A Week For 3 Weeks Students will learn the basic kicks and punches, self-
# Day Begins Time Location
22 T & TH June 21 1:00 p.m. North View defense, and safety. They will also learn the first karate
23 T & TH June 21 3:15 p.m. North View routine called FORM. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee
24 T & TH July 12 1:00 p.m. North View $13.50/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer,
25 T & TH July 12 3:15 p.m. North View 4th degree black belt with 11 years teaching experience.
Class Once A Week For 6 Weeks # Day Begins Time Location
26 Tues. June 21 6:00 p.m. North View 28 Mon. June 20 3:10 p.m. North View
29 Mon. June 20 4:10 p.m. North View
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US
Your child's birt hday is a very important event.
' ' ' ' ' For an extra special day, plan a swimming
' d ance c are conducted more smoothly ' party! Small groups (20 or less) are invited to
be o ' parents. Chil dren, ' ' to reserve a room for the party. There is no
spend time interacting with their ' recrea charge for the room and the birthday child
Parents are welcome t o atten l as t 15 m o th e l as t receives free admission to the pool and use of
day of class for a short demonstration. Water Slide! Please call 569 -3400 to make a reservation.
Summer Brochure Page 7
Children's Activities cont.
BOATS AND OCEANS ART ADVENTURE SERIES
Science, crafts and lots of fun make - - --
up this exciting new class. We'll _
design and build our very own boats and then it's "off to the The Art Adventure Series, a
races" as we sail them down specially designed gutters. popular art experience is back 0000;
Participants will make fish prints, bubble blowers and we'll with all new projects. Each class T 77 T
play the game "Ships Across The Ocean." Don't miss the
will introduce participants to a
fun! For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. �J
different artistic medium. For
Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
# Day Date Time Location grades 1 -6. Registration fee is
30 Wed. June 29 9:30 a.m. Brooklane -P $7 for each session or $14 for all three sessions. No
31 Wed. June 29 12:15 p.m. Evergreen -P previous art experience needed.
ADVENTURES IN CRITTERVILLE PAINTER HATS & T -SHIRT DESIGNS
This fun nature class is back with all new activities. Armed Using PAINT, glitter and jewels, students will design and
with binoculars and compasses, we'll visit and learn about decorate their very own fabric painters hat. (Painters
the plants and trees that live in the Palmer Lake area. hats will be provided.) Bring a white t -shirt to
decorate. And, if you want, bring white tennis shoes.
Using fabric, glitter, sequins, framing slats, we'll make an
Students will have an opportunity to design and decorate
eye catching, nature wall hanging decoration. You can a whole outfit. Everyone's project will be different.
design yours with flowers, fish, trees or animals. Then, on Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours.
the nature safari, we'll try to identify the many different Instructor Kay Larson.
types of plants and trees. Children will also make and enjoy # Day Date Time Location
a snack. A unique nature experience for boys and girls in 36 Tues. June 14 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane -P
grades 1 -6. Dress for the weather; wear old clothes and 37 Thurs. June 16 9:30 a.m. E. Fire Station
shoes. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours.
Instructor Kay Larson.
# Day Date Time Location BIRD FEEDER
32 Wed. June 22 10:00 a.m. East Palmer -P Give your feathered friends a special treat, their own bird
house. First, participants will assemble the feeder. Then,
KID'S FISHING CONTEST you can paint the project in your favorite colors.
In conjunction with Earle Brown Days, the fishing contest Stenciling the feeder will put the finishing touches on a
will be held from noon to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at project that is great as a gift or to put in your yard.
Shingle Creek near the community center. Unbelievable Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours.
prizes will be given away, including first, second, and third Instructor Kay Larson.
place in four different fish categories. FREE! Check in # Day Date Time Location
begins at 11:45 a.m. next to the community center parking 38 Tues. June 21 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane -P
lot. Children must supply their own rod and reel and bait. 39 Thurs. June 23 9:30 a.m. E. Fire Station
POM POM GIRLS LEATHER CREATIONS
Porn Pom Girls is a fun danceline and cheerleading class
designed just for girls in grades 1 - 6. Participants will learn Working with leather is fun! In this exciting new class,
some easy dance movements, basic cheers and the do's children can choose from several different projects
and don'ts of being a good pom pom girl. Girls will also including pouches, small purses, bracelets and key cases.
Each child will have the opportunity to complete two
learn a fun routine, just like the high school dancelines. The
last session will be highlighted with a performance for projects. Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2
family and friends. Registration Fee $11.00/5 Sessions. hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
# Day Date Time Location
Classes 1 hour. Instructor Rachel Woods.
# Day Begins Time Location Tues. June 28 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane -P
33 Tues. June 14 6:50 p.m. North View 41 Thurs. June 30 9:30 a.m. E. Fire Station
SUMMER COMPUTER CLUB
Come have fun while learning new things on the computer. FATHER'S DAY GIFT MAKING
Under guidance of instructor, students will explore math, Father's Day is a very special day. Children will make a gift
science and language games. We will also learn how to that they will feel proud to give to dad on his day. Time
permitting, boys and girls will also get the opportunity to
make signs and banners using Print Shop. For grades 1 -6. make a special Father's Day card. Wear old clothes or
Registration Fee $12.00/6 sessions. Classes 1 hour. In- bring a paint shirt. For grades K -6. Registration Fee $6.75/1
structor Penny Landry. Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location
34 Tues. June 21 2:45 p.m. Fair Oaks - S 42 Tues. June 14 12:30 p.m. CC
35 Tues. June 21 4:00 p.m. Fair Oaks - S
Summer Brochure Page 8
Children's Activities cont.
PARK DROP -IN SUMMER DAY CAMP - AUGUST 9 -11
6 WEEKS OF FREE FUN Day camp is designed to offer girls and boys in grades 1 -6
1 - 3:30 P.M. a structured program with a group their own age. Camp
Children in grades K -6 are invited to "drop -in" at the cooking, nature activities, games, songs and arts and crafts
location nearest them for some great activities. Be part are all part of the fun. There will be all new activities from
of the games, tournaments and special events! With input last year. Children will be under the supervision of the 1994
from you, the participant, our qualified summer staff will summer recreation staff. Campers should bring a lunch on
plan these and other exciting events during the summer. August 9 and 10, beverage provided. A cookout is planned
There will also be plenty of free time to check out board for August 11. A snack will be provided each day. Day
games, box hockey, balls, jacks and frisbees. camp will be held at East Palmer Park. Bus pickups begin
No drop -in July 4. at 8:15 a.m. at the following parks: Grandview, Kylawn,
Meets Mon. & Wed., June 20 - July 27 Evergreen, Orchard Lane, Willow Lane and West Palmer.
NORTHPORT .............55th & Sailor Lane Please indicate bus pick up location on registration slip.
KYLAWN ................61st & Kyle There must be a minimum of six children. Bus will return
WEST PALMER ........... 71 st & Palmer Lake Dr approximately 3:15 -3:30 p.m. Deadline to register is July 29,
WILLOW LANE ........... 69th & Orchard Ave N. space permitting. No refunds issued after July 29.
Meets Tues. & Thurs., June 21 - July 28 Registration Fee $21.00/3 Days.
BELLVUE ...............55th & Aldrich Ave N. # Days Dates Location
EVERGREEN .............72nd & Bryant Ave. N 43 T,W,TH Aug. 9, 10,11 East Palmer Park
BROOKLANE .............65th & Brooklyn Blvd EXPLORER'S DAY CAMP - AUGUST 16 -18
GRANDVIEW .............59th & Humboldt Ave. N Boys and girls in grades 2 -6 will have an opportunity to
canoe, cook outdoors, and study pond creatures. We'll be
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE doing different activities from last year. Explorer's will
Children in grades K -6 who are registered. (Minimum swim and use water slide at the community center on
age kindergarten in the fall.) Children are supervised only August 18. Children will be under the supervision of the
while at the drop -in park area. The participants may 1994 summer recreation staff. Everyone should bring a
come and go at their own discretion. Parents are lunch August 16, beverage provided. Cookouts are planned
expected to set their own guidelines for their children. for August 17 & 18. A snack will be provided each day.
The summer Park Drop -In staff will not assume this Explorer's Day Camp will be conducted at East Palmer
responsibility. Park Drop -In activity fliers are available Park on August 16 & 17. Bring your suit and towel on
from the staff on a weekly basis and are posted at the August 18 for swimming. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 a.m. at
Brooklyn Center Community Center. the following parks: Grandview, Kylawn, Evergreen,
Orchard Lane, Willow Lane and West Palmer. Please
HOW TO REGISTER indicate bus pick up location on registration slip. There must
Parents must register their children wishing to he a minimum of six children. Bus will return approximately
participate. 3:15 -3:30 p.m. Deadline to register is August 5, space
There is no fee for the program except for the optional permitting. No refunds issued after August 5. Registration
craft offered once a week. Fee $23.00/3 Days.
# Days Dates Location
THERE ARE 3 EASY WAYS TO 44 T,W,TH Aug. 16,17,18 East Palmer Park
REGISTER!
KID'S CARNIVAL
• Parents may register in advance at the Brooklyn Kid's Carnival, is back and it's
Center Community Center. better than ever. Carnival booths
• Parents are invited to come to the park on the first will include the fish pond, candy
day, meet the staff and register. walk, face painting, spin art, 9 Q
■ Children may pick up the form at the park and bring it lollipop tree and duck pond. v
back. Refreshments will be sold.
When registering, use child's grade as of Fall 1994. Parents and kids of all ages are invited to have fun as
they spend some pennies, nickels and dimes. Booths are
YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION priced from 4 -10 cents. Kid's Carnival will be held from
1-3 p.m. on Friday, July 15 in Central Park located
For youths in grades 1 -6. Registration will be taken at the behind the community center. In case of rain, Kid's
community center from noon -2
p.m. on Saturday, August 6 and Carnival will be moved indoors to the community center.
Saturday, August 13, 1994. I Don't miss this popular event. Adult volunteers are
needed to help run some of the booths. If you can help,
Registration fee $25. Questions please call Sue at 569 -3400.
call Joe Ericksen at 569 -3382. Day Date Time Location
See pages 10 & Il for preschool activities... Fri. July 15 1:00 P.M. Central Park
Summer Brochure Page 9
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES
PRESCHOOL 1994 -95 PUPPET PLAYHOUSE
Registration for the 1994 fall preschool will begin Saturday, Thanks to the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, the City of
May 14 at l 1 a.m. (Numbers for all recreation classes, as Brooklyn Center has a spectacular Puppet Playhouse. The
well as preschool, will be given out at 10:30 a.m.) The traveling Puppet Playhouse program returns for another
preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community entertaining season at each PARK listed, except where noted
Center is for children 3' /z - 5 years old. Children must be 3 below. Pack a snack or lunch and come see your favorite
r puppet friends. It is recommended that an adult accompany
/2 by October 31, 1994 and be toilet trained. (Children preschoolers during the shows. The season begins the week
turning 3' /z between November I and December 31, 1994 of June 20 and runs through August 4. A special evening
may be placed on a waiting list for winter and spring performance on Tuesday, July 12, 7 p.m. will be offered
sessions.) The program emphasizes group socialization, through the Entertainment in The Park series in Central Park.
music, art, science and community awareness. Your child All performances are t /2 hour and are free.
will learn numbers, colors, games stressing coordination, Monday Tuesday
finger plays, and stories will be read. Field trips and parent Garden City School 10:00 a.m. East Palmer 10:00 a.m.
programs are also part of the program. The fee is for the 12 Central 11:00 a.m. Kylawn 11:00 a.m.
week fall session. If you should find it necessary to request Lions Noon Northport Noon
a refund between the time of registration and Sept. 1, there Bellvue 1:00 P.M. Happy Hollow 1:00 p.m.
will be a $15 administration charge. Instructor Mrs. Braun, Wednesday Thursday
certified teacher and assistant, Mrs. Koffski. Riverdale 10:00 a.m. Orchard Lane 10:00 a.m.
# Day Begins Time Cost Evergreen 11:00 a.m. Willow Lane 11:00 a.m.
500 Mon. Sept. 12 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $50.00 Firehouse Noon WestPalmer Noon
501 Mon. Sept. 12 12:30- 2:30 p.m. $50.00 Grandview 1:00 P.M. Freeway 1:00 P.M.
502 Fri. Sept. 9 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $50.00 For maximum enjoyment by all, we ask that dogs be kept at home and
503 T & TH Sept. 6 9:00 -10:30 a.m. $75.00 bikes be parked to the side of the audience.
504 T & TH Sept. 6 10:45-12:15 p.m. $75.00
505 T & TH Sept. 6 1:00- 3:00 p.m. $99.75 PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS
PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL CLUB Preschool Gymnastics is for boys and girls ages 3r /z - 5.
Playmates is a special park program designed for your (Children must be 3' /z by June 15, 1994 in order to register
active preschooler. Children will have fun with crafts, for this class.) Basic gymnastics and exercises are designed
games, stories and songs. The minimum age is 3'/2 years to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Class
old by July 31, 1994. Playmates Preschool Club will meet activities include tumbling and an introduction to the balance
twice a week at the PARK listed below. Children are beam, bars and vault. Students must be able to do all skills
supervised by the parks and recreation department summer before advancing to Preschool II Gymnastics. There is a
staff. Registration Fee $13.00/8 Weeks. Sessions 1 hour. class ratio of 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $16.00/
# Day Begins Time Location 6 Sessions. Classes 45 min.
45 M & W June 13 9:30 a.m. Orchard Lane # Day Begins Time Location
46 M & W June 13 10:50 a.m. Northport 50 Thurs. June 16 6:50 p.m. North View
47 T & TH June 14 9:30 a.m. Grandview 51 Tues. June 21 11:45 a.m. North View
48 T & TH June 14 10:50 a.m. Evergreen 52 Thurs. June 23 11:45 a.m. North View
PRESCHOOL II/KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS
DINOSAURS IN THE KITCHEN This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up who have
Each week boys and girls will make passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children
and eat something different. Children j / with little or no gymnastics experience. Children will learn
will make things shaped like dinosaurs, more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling
like bread, cake and cookies. If you and bars. There is a class ratio of 8 students /instructor.
like eggs, you'll love making dinosaur eggs. We'll make Registration Fee $16.0016 Sessions. Classes 45 min.
chocolate, speckled and marshmallow eggs. Mmmmm! # Day Begins Time Location
You'll love session three when we make things dinosaurs 53 Thurs. June 16 6:00 p.m. North View
might eat. Try the dinosaur punch and dinosaur snack 54 Thurs. June 23 10:45 a.m. North View
mix. This unique cooking experience is for children ages TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE
4 -5. Children entering kindergarten in fall of '94 may
register. Wear old clothes or bring an apron. Registration Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning
Fee $14.50/3 Sessions. Classes 1 1/2 hours. Instructor creative dance movements. This is a great class for the
Kay Larson. beginner dancer. There will be a short demonstration the
# Day Begins Time Location last day. For preschool children who will be at least 3' /z
49 Mon. June 13 Time
a.m. Lo years old by June 1, 1994. Registration Fee $10.5015
Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Rachel Woods.
# Day Begins Time Location
55 Tues. June 14 6:00 p.m. North V iew
Summer Brochure Page 10
Preschool Activities cont.
PRESCHOOL THEME WEEKS
Summer fun and creativity are emphasized each week in this popular recreation program. During this unique three
week series, children are encouraged to use their imaginations in crafts, music, creative dramatics and other activities
while enjoying the companionship of other preschoolers. Each week meets Monday- Thursday for two hours each day.
Register for one week or all three! The fee is $18 per week or $45 if you register for all three sessions. The
instructor Mrs. Novotny is a certified teacher specializing in Early Childhood Family Education.
LAND BEFORE TIME
In our very own time capsule, join us as we take a trip back into prehistoric times. Learn about the dinosaurs that
roamed the land, their environment and habitat. We'll make our very own dinosaurs; which is your favorite, Long
Neck, Sharp Tooth? Come and join our exploring team! Registration Fee $18.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours.
# Day Begins Time Location
56 M -TH July 18 9:30 a.m. Palmer Lake -S
BARNEY'S KIDS CLUB
Barney's kids will learn that pretending can take them anywhere and let them be anyone. Our days will feature songs:
"Just Imagine," "Hey, Hey, Our Friends Are Here," and "Everyone is Special," crafts, creative movement, stories and
lots of fun and surprises. Barney's Kids Club is the place to be! Registration Fee $18.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours.
# Day Begins Time Location
57 M -TH July 25 9:30 a.m. Palmer Lake -S
GOOP, SPATTER AND CREATE!
Preschool artists will enjoy art projects which are MESSY and FUN!.. Sand paintings, soap, bleeding, spatter and
e, splat and pat! On the first
string art are just a few of the masterpieces created throughout the week. Squish, 000z
day, please bring a paint shirt and empty Quaker Oats container. Registration Fee $18.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours.
# Day Begins Time Location
58 M -TH Aug. 1 9:30 a.m. Palmer Lake -S
ADVENTURES IN PEEWEE CRITTERVILLE STRIKE THE BAND!
Adventures In Peewee Critterville is back with all new It's more fuun n with instruments you make and create and
that's what your little "music maker" will be doing! A
activities. Using fabric, glitter, sequins, framing slats, we'll
make an eye catching, nature wall hanging decoration. You parade and our very own band will highlight the day. Please
can design yours with flowers, fish, trees or animals. It will send an empty 2 lb. coffee can with lid. Registration Fee
look great in your room. Then, armed with binoculars, we'll $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny.
look for different types of plants and trees. After the safari # Day Date Time Location
adventure, children will enjoy a snack and beverage. This is 60 Wed. July 13 9:30 a.m. Palmer Lake -S
a unique nature experience for children ages 3 1/2 - 5.
Children entering kindergarten in fall of '94 may register for ro In the preschool rams, children may get
this class. Dress for the weather and wear old clothes and P programs,
shoes. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. paint, glue, food or other art media on their
Instructor Kay Larson. clothing and shoes. The parks and recreation
# Day Date Time Location department recommends participants dress in
59 Wed. June 15 10:00 a.m. East Palmer -P old play clothes.
TEEN ACTIVITIES
BOY'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
A HIGH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL An organized, recreational boy's slowpitch softball league
For junior high teens in grades 7 -9 during the 1993 -94 will be offered this summer in cooperation with other
school year. This camp is designed to give players the Northwest suburban parks and recreation departments.
opportunity to learn and practice the skills of fast pitch Form your own team or call 569-3400 to be placed on a
softball. Skills to be covered include bunting, hitting, team. Practice begins early June. The registration fee is
pitching, base running, throwing mechanics and defensive $22 per person which includes a t- shirt. Register by June 1.
skills. Time will be spent developing individual as well as #77 Division 1: Ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1994
team skills. Day and time of class to be announced. For #78 Division 2: Ages 16 -18 as of August 1, 1994
more information, call Joe at 569 -3382.
NOTICE
GIRL'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
There will be a girl's slowpitch league for ages 12 -18 again
this summer. Ages are as of Aug. 31, 1994. The deadline proprains. •
for sign -up is May 18. The registration fee is $28 per 111,11,Wy 6 - 0111 their Involveniclit III Programs or activities
player which includes a t -shirt. OUtlincd in this brochUl
#79 Ages 12 -14 #80 Ages 15 -16 #81 Ages 17 -18
Summer Brochure Page 11
BROOKLYN CENTER
ENTERTAINMENT IN
THE PARK
1994 Schedule
Entertainment In The Park begins June 14. The FREE programs will be held in Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located
behind the community center). Central Park is accessible to persons with disabilities. Bring a lawn chairorblanket. Refreshments will
be sold. Programs begin at 7 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; ca11569 -3400. *In case of rain, program will be held in Constitu-
tion Hall at the community center.
Tuesday, June 14
*Reuben Ristrom and The Bourbon Street Boys - Dixieland jazz band
Tuesday, June 21
The Rockin' Hollywoods - The hottest 50's group in the Twin Cities area
Tuesday, June 28
*Beacon Hills Brass - Featuring marches and popular songs
Tuesday, July 5
No Concert
Tuesday, July 12
*Special performance by the Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse - Kids, see some of your favorite puppets
and
*Kid's Kollectibles - Children's music & fun characters
Tuesday, July 19
*Zuhrah Flames - Big band music of the 30's and 40's
Tuesday, July 26
*Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble - Folk songs, comedy & American old time
Tuesday, August 2
Brooklyn Community Band - Band music at its finest
Tuesday, August 9
*Dacotah - 90's Country
Tuesday, August 16
*Mill City Ramblers - Bluegrass music
Tuesday, August 23
*Chmielewski Fun Time Show Band - Polka, variety
BROOKLYN COMMUNrrY BAND
The band is co- sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and is open to all post
high school age men and women. New members are welcome. Director Paul Schierenbeck. For information about playing in the
band or other summer performances, call 569 -3400.
Summer Concert Schedule
Monday, June 6, 7 p.m., Schilling Park Festival, Brooklyn Park Tuesday, July 12,7:30 p.m., Roseville Central Part, Roseville
Monday, June 13, 7 p.m., Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis Sunday, July 17, 3 p.m., Brooklyn Park Gazebo, Brooklyn Park
Saturday, June 18, 4 p.m.,Tater Daze concert, Brooklyn Park City Hall Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m., St. Theresa Residence, New Hope
Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m., Earle Brown Days concert, Brookdale Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Center Central Park
Monday, June 27, 7 p.m., Maranatha Residence, Brooklyn Center
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12th ANNUAL BROOKLYN CENTER
EARLS BROWN DAYS
Monday, June 13 & Wednesday, June 15
7 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest`* - Community Center
Thursday, June 16
7 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest Finals" - Community Center
Friday, June 17 - Sunday, June 19
Dudley /Budweiser Classic Softball Tournament* - Central Park
Tuesday, June 21
7 p.m. The Rockin' Hollywoods Concert - Central Park
Wednesday, June 22
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Ice Cream Social and Band Concert - Brookdale
Thursday, June 23
6:30 p.m. Parade
Friday, June 24
6:30 p.m. Barn Dance* featuring Dacotah - Earle Brown Heritage Center
10 a.m. Arts & Crafts Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center
1 p.m. Beach Party* - Community Center
6 p.m. Tennis Tournament ** - Brooklyn Center courts
Saturday, June 25
8 a.m. Golf Tournament" - Centerbrook Golf Course
9 a.m. Tennis Tournament" - Brooklyn Center courts
9 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament" - Brooklyn Center fields
10 a.m. Arts & Crafts Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center
Noon Kid's Fishing Contest - Shingle Creek
1 p.m. Bingo* - Community Center
2:30 p.m. Picnic & Games - Central Park
Sunday, June 26
9 a.m. Tennis Tournament ** - Brooklyn Center courts
9 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament - Brooklyn Center fields
9:30 a.m. Classic Car Show* - Earle Brown Heritage Center
2:30 p.m. Junior Royalty Coronation* - Brooklyn Center High School
7 p.m. Sunday In Central Park featuring Lakestreet Foundation & Dave & AI's
Funtime Music Revue - Central Park
10 P.M. Fireworks - Central Park
NOTE: *Denotes fee * *Denotes advanced registration
Heritage Center is located on the Earle Brown Farm site, 6155 Earle Brown Drive
Central Park is located behind the community center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway.
All events are subject to change. For more information, call 569 -3400.
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Teen Activities cont.
GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PITCHING CAMP SUMMER CONDITIONING
Through drills and instruction, this camp will strongly This is a total physical fitness class for junior and senior
emphasize the break down of the mechanics of the high school students. Activities include: daily stretching
fastpitch technique. Speed and control will also be exercises to increase flexibility, weight- training to build
emphasized. For grades 7 -12. Registration Fee $40/4 strength, plyometric exercises to improve running speed,
sessions Class 2 hours. Instructors Lynn and cardiovascular endurance training for the heart -lung
Schlichting - Kriegler: Former U of M softball pitcher and system. Class will meet Monday through Friday for four
member of the U of M Hall of Fame and Julie Ziemenski: weeks. Participants may register for either of both
Former U of M softball player and currently head softball sessions. The program utilizes the weight facilities at Park
coach at North Hennepin . Beg./Int. #61; Int. /Adv. #62. Center High School, one of the state's finest. The course is '
# Day Begins Time Location open to all male and female athletes entering grades 8 -12.
61 M -TH June 27 9:30 a.m. Grandview -P Grades I 1 -12 #s 63, 65; Grades 8 -10 #'s 64, 66.
62 M -TH June 27 1:00 p.m. Grandview -P Registration Fee $40 /one session, $50 /two sessions. Classes '
GIRL'S SUMMER BASKETBALL 2 hours. Instructors Park Center coaches.
A program designed for girls going into grades 7 -12 during # Day Begins Time Location
the 1994 -95 school year. Girls are placed on teams with 63 M -F June 20 8:00 a.m. Park Center
players from different schools. There are no coaches 64 M -F June 20 10:30 a.m. Park Center
allowed. The girls run their own teams. League play begins 65 M -F July 18 8:00 a.m. Park Center
late May on Monday and Wednesday evenings for 10 -12 66 M -F July 18 10:30 a.m. Park Center
weeks. Look for information distributed by your school DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
basketball coach. Registration Fee $42 includes a t- shirt. Most of the programs or activities offered in this
Junior High league - grades 7 -9, #82; Senior High league - brochure have a minimum and maximum number of .
grades 10 -12, #83. Registration accepted immediately. registrants. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days of
# Day Begins Time Location the beginning of registration. In other cases, we have to cancel
82 M &W Late May TBA NVJH & BCHS activities several days before the starting date, if they appear to
83 M &W Late May TBA NVJH & BCHS be under enrolled. There have been several instances where
individuals have expressed interest in a program that has
already been cancelled. In either case, it is highly
advantageous to register early!!
ADULT ACTIVITIES
AQUA EXERCISE - COED SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE
Exercise in water for better health and trimmer figure. You This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62
do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age
Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience done requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your
to music. Some aerobics will also be included. No class face in the water. If you are registering for the first time,
July 2. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki Syslo #'s 84,86, please furnish your doctor's name and number. No Class
87, 88; Kathy Berke #'s 84, 85. July 2. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo #'s 90 -95;
Classes once a week, $17.00/10 Sessions Kathy Berke # 90.
# Day Begins Time Location Classes once a week, $10.50110 Sessions
84 Sat. June l l 10:15 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
Classes once a week, $18.75/11 Sessions 90 Sat. June 11 9:15 a.m. CC
85 Tues. June 21 6:00 p.m. North View Classes once a week, $2.50/2 Sessions
. 23 9:15 a.m. CC
86 Thurs. June 23 7:00 p.m. North View 91 Tues. Aug.
Classes once a week, $3.50/2 Sessions 92 Tues. Aug. 23 11:10 a.m. CC
87 Tues. Aug. 23 10:15 a.m. CC 93 Thurs. Aug. 25 10:15 a.m. CC
88 Thurs. Aug. 25 9:15 a.m. CC 94 Thurs. Aug. 25 11:10 a.m. CC
AQUA - PLUS, HEALTHY & FIT 95 Fri. Aug. 26 10:15 a.m. CC
Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you SENIOR AQUA DROP -IN CARDS
because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of If your summer schedule needs some flexibility, the drop -in
movement through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise is card is for you! This option is perfect for out -of -town
fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of exhilaration. guests too. Cards are non - transferable, non - refundable
You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the and may be used only for class # 90.
water. Registration Fee $18.75/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
Instructor Vicki Syslo. CARD OPTIONS
# Day Begins Time Location #96 1 Class - $1.75 #97 6 Classes- $9.00
89 Thurs. June 23 6:00p.m. North View #98 8 Classes - $10.00
Summer Brochure Page 14
Adult Activities cont.
DEEP WATER WORKOUT AEROBIC DANCE CLASSES
Deep water workout, the latest in aqua exercise! -All aerobic classes offer complete and effective
Using a floatation belt, this class combines conditioning, conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs.
aerobic exercise and water jogging for an excellent over all - Classes include warmups, aerobic movements,
body workout! Swimming skills are not required but muscle group work and cool down stretching.
participants should be comfortable in deep water. (Great for -Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes.
those who are overweight, have joint problems, are -All classes are COED.
recovering from an injury or are looking for a new - Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per
experience in water exercise.) Floatation belts are furnished week. This can be a combination of classes or classes
or you may bring your own aqua vest. Classes 50 min. and walking, swimming, biking, etc.
Instructors Vicki Syslo #100; Kathy Berke #99. - Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class
Classes once a week, $18.75/11 Sessions description.
# Day Begins Time Location - Exercise in air conditioned comfort.
99 Tues. June 21 7:00 p.m. North View Childcare available for morning weekday classes. -
Classes once a week, $3.50/2 Sessions See Childcare.
100 Fri. Aug. 26 9:15 a.m. CC BONUS BONUS
CHILDCARE SERVICE Sign ' '
The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents ' ' ' ' ' during the summer
attending morning classes at the community center. The session.
minimum age is six months. The cost is $1 for each ' out different
preschool child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open ' location. purchase '
Tuesday & Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. beginning June COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL
21. After classes, parents are invited to relax in our By showing your current college identification card or fee
concession area before picking up their child. If you need statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua
further information, call 569 -3400. classes at $3 off the regular rate. This special applies to
academic, technical, vocational and trade school full time
LINE DANCING students. See class #'s 84 -89, 99 -100, 102 -105, 114 -116 for
No partner needed, easy -to -learn dances. Participants description, location and time.
will learn the fundamental steps and patterns making it
possible to go out on any dance floor. You will learn the AEROBIC /STEP COMBO
most popular country western line dances as well as many This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class
new ones. This class is ideal for anyone who loves music with the hottest and newest trend of step aerobics. There
and dance. Please wear hard sole, low heel shoes. will be a 10 minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact
Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by cool down and
Instructor Bev Wilson. abdominal work. Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes
# Day Begins Time Location and drop -in cards may be used on step availability basis.
101 Thurs. June 23 11:15 a.m. CC No Class July 2. Classes 50 min. Instructor Amy Gilbert.
TONE AND TIGHTEN Classes once a week, $22.75/13 Sessions
In this class we will do exercises to strengthen, improve # Day Begins Time Location
muscle tone and flexibility in a fun 50 minute workout. The 104 Thurs. June 23 6:00 p.m. CC
emphasis will be on abdominal, thigh and buttock muscle Classes once a week, $15.75/9 Sessions 105 Sat. June 25 9:00 a.m. CC
groups. No aerobics will be done; exercises done to music. ADULT CPR
Dress comfortably. Registration Fee $21.00/13 Sessions.
Classes 50 min. Instructor Amy Gilbert. What would you do if a member of your family or co-
# Day Begins Time Location worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible
102 Thurs. June 23 7:00 p.m. CC heart attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies in
this American Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration
WALKIN' MARCHIN' MOVIN' - NEW fee $28.00/1 Session. Includes instruction and all materials.
Do you break out in a cold sweat when you think about Class 4 hours. No refunds after July 18.
joining an aerobic class? Are the dance steps too hard to # Day Date Time Location
follow? If so, join this beginning aerobic class tailored just 106 Wed. July 20 6:00 p.m. CC
for people like you. Floor work will include exercises for
hard to reach tummy, tush and thigh muscles. There are lots SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY
of fun moves, yet basic and easy to follow. No class July Separate trails for bikers and hikers. A pleasant three mile
4 & Sept. 5. Registration Fee $21.75/12 Sessions. Classes walk or bicycle ride paralleling Shingle Creek and
50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. accessible from the community center. The trail presently
# Day Begins Time Location connects from Palmer Lake Nature Area to Lions Park and
103 Mon. June 20 7:00 p.m. CC with the Minneapolis system.
Summer Brochure Page 15
Adult Activities cont.
SUMMER DROP -IN CARD CHAIR FITNESS
Want to exercise but... This class is designed for men and women who have not
It's too hot outside. actively exercised for some time and know they must! If
You want to bring a guest? you consider yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible, have
You can't commit to a summer exercise schedule. a balance problem, bad back, bum knees or don't like
It's raining and you can't play golf. exercising in the water, this class is for you! The exercises
are gentle, start slow and build gradually to improve
Just passing through town. strength, flexibility, promote better circulation and increase
Does your schedule demand flexibility ?'M Here's a stamina. All are done seated and choreographed to music in
perfect solution for you; design your own schedule!! a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Registration Fee
Drop -In cards maybe used for all aqua exercise and $16.50/13 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bev Wilson.
aerobic classes. This option is ideal for people who want # Day Begins Time Location
to exercise but whom cannot commit to the same class 119 Tues. June 21 11:15 a.m. CC
every week. Cards are non - transferable, non- MINI -500 TOURNAMENT
refundable and may only be used during the sum- Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just x} o
mer session. Cards may be used in step classes, on bring a partner. Cost of $3 per person,
step availability basis. Sometimes circumstances beyond includes coffee, treats, expenses and `
our control require us to cancel a class or change loca- prizes. All players agree to abide by the
tion; therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to rules of the tournament. Tournaments
check the current schedule. Student & senior adult are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on
discounts do not apply. Now there's no reason not to Saturday, May 21, July 16 and August 20,12:30-3:30 p.m.
exercise with us! at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle
CARD OPTIONS Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case
#107 12 Classes -$21.00 #111 3 Classes - $ 7.50 of inclement weather, call 569 -3400.
#108 10 Classes - 17.50 #112 2 Classes- $ 5.00 POTTERY
#109 8 Classes - 16.00 #113 1 Class- $ 2.75
#110 5 Classes - 16.00 The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and
hand building. The community center offers a unique
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the
This low impact class is at a little faster pace - fun - registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time and
challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow
without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. about $6 to purchase tools. No classes the weeks of July
Participants will have the opportunity to try step aerobics. 18, 25 & August 22, 29. Registration Fee $40.00/7 Sessions.
No class July 4 & Sept. 5. Classes 50 min. Instructors Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle.
Bev Wilson #'sl 15,116; Vicki Syslo #114. # Day Begins Time Location
Classes once a week, $20.00/12 Sessions 120 Tues. June 21 6:30 p.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location 121 Mon. June 27 6:30 p.m. CC
114 Mon. June 20 6:00 p.m. CC LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES
Classes once a week, $21.50/13 Sessions Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the
115 Tues. June 21 9:15 a.m. CC community center or have had previous experience and are
116 Thurs. June 23 9:15 a.m. CC familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited
FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ basis other than class time, and students may have pieces
For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise fired in the seven week period. The lab program is designed
who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, for individuals who want to work independently. Clay may be
but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can purchased at the community center. Arrange your own time
feel and look better. Using music of the big band era, this to work in the lab during the seven weeks. No instruction.
class will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the Starting week corresponds with pottery class schedule at the
vascular system at a level safe and comfortable for you. community center. Registration Fee $31.00/7 Weeks for new
Although this is a program directed towards lab students. For returning participants, please check with
individuals 55 years and older, interested individuals instructor.
of variable ages may attend on a space available basis. # Day Begins Time Location
Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration 123 To Be Arranged CC
Fee $13.50/13 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev
Wilson. AUXILIARY AIDS
# Day Begins Time Location Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are
117 Tues. June 21 10:15 a.m. CC available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
118 Thurs. June 23 10:15 a.m. CC Please call Arnie Mavis, Director of Recreation at
569 -3400.
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Adult Activities cont.
COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS
Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends.
We live in an area which offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful
restaurants and experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Transits or motorcoach buses are used for day
outings. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. REGISTRATION for trips ACCEPTED
IMMEDIATELY by mail or in person, no phone registrations. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis
only. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. On extended trips, refund
policies are very liberal. For more information, call 569 -3400.
July 14 - NUNSENSE II - ORDWAY MCKNIGHT THEATRE - Nunsense II is hilarious! A laughing riot from start
to finish. New jokes, songs and great comedy. Cost $17 per person, includes motorcoach, reserved main floor seating and
escort. Approximate time 12:55 - 5 p.m. June 17, registration deadline. Trip #610.
July 23 - SOUND OF MUSIC - ORDWAY MUSIC THEATRE - One of the best loved family musicals of all time
returns with Marie Osmond as the irresistible Marie von Trapp. Hammerstein's glorious score, featuring "Climb Ev'ry
Mountain," "My Favorite Things," and "Do -Re -Mi ," is back to warm audiences! Cost $42 per person, includes
motorcoach, reserved top price seating, and escort. Approximate time 12:55 -5 p.m. June 16, registration deadline. Trip
#618
July 30 - Aug. 2 - NORTHERN MINNESOTA SPECTACULAR - Grand Rapids Showboat, Ironworld USA,
Fortune Bay, International Wolf Center, Duluth and the spectacular Northshore Scenic Railroad are just a FEW highlights
of this great tour. Cost $349 per person, double occupancy (single, triple, quad available.) A $50 per person deposit by
May 27 will reserve your place. Trip #613.
August 20 - CRAZY FOR YOU - ORDWAY MUSIC THEATRE - Everyone is going crazy for "Crazy For You ",
the high- kicking, tap - dancing, side - splitting, hey - gang - let's- put -on -a -show musical the whole family will love. This
Gershwin musical comedy is the winner of the 1992 Tony® Award for best musical! Cost $42 per person, includes
motorcoach, reserved top price seating, and escort. Approximate time 12:55 - 5 p.m. July 14, registration deadline. Trip
#619.
August 29 - MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - Today is Senior Day when persons 65 and over will be admitted free. The
State Fair has many things to offer. Put on your walking shoes and spend the day enjoying the sights, sounds, smells and
tastes of the fair. $4 /per person, includes transportation and escort. Approximate time 7:40 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. August 22,
registration deadline. Trip #621.
October 3 -6 - DOOR COUNTY & GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - Travel through the colorful fall foliage of central
Wisconsin enroute to Door County. Overnight accommodations for two nights will be near the tip of this magnificent peninsula.
There will be a locally - guided tour of the many picturesque villages and resort towns with time for browsing through art
galleries, boutiques and craft shops. The last night will be spent in Green Bay with a tour of this beautiful area. Many
highlights make this trip a great fall get -away. Cost $289 per person, double occupancy (single, triple, quad available.) A $50
per person deposit by August 1 will reserve your place. Trip #622.
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
SWIMMING POOL
SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATIO Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center
FRIDAY, residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $40 for
Questions about senior ' ' three months or $15 for one month. Application may be
Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, ' made at the community center desk. Non - residents and
resident seniors not interested in membership may swim at
A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years and senior adult single admission rate of $2 per time. The water
older who want to register for adult activities listed in this slide is an additional $1.50.
brochure. A person may sign up for themselves or their SENIOR ANSWER LINE
immediate family. NUMBERS HANDED OUT WHEN This telephone information and referral service will help
THE DOOR OPENS AT 8:30 A.M. WITH senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin County
REGISTRATION FOLLOWING. USE locate needed services close to home. Trained volunteers
HANDICAPPED DOOR, LOWER LEVEL. and staff will answer phones between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.,
Monday- Friday, 522 -0850. Sponsored by Senior Resources
Notice - The parks and recreation department does not and affiliated with United Way, First Call For Help
provide accident insurance for participants. Participants Network.
assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, CHAIR FITNESS,
programs outlined in this brochure.
WALKIN' MARCHIN' MOVIN' &AQUA
EXERCISE. See pages 14,15 & 16 for information.
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Senior Activities cont.
SOCIAL CLUB - Leisure Time Club BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year from Free screening is done at the following areas:
11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated the first Brooklyn Center Community Center - 6301 Shingle
Wednesday with entertainment and refreshments. Bring Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each month,
your lunch, beverage available. The monthly schedule is 10:30 a.m. -Noon.
published in the Senior Happenings. CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday,
10:30 a.m. - Noon.
The club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and West Fire Station - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday,
Recreation Department and meets at the Brooklyn Center 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Community Center. Transportation is available through the
Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn Center GIFT TRUNK
apartment complexes and homes. See Transportation. A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted items.
Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center seniors or members
TRANSPORTATION of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more
Mini- coaches provide transportation to city sponsored information, call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the
activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10
from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. A a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and are
donation of $1.25 round trip is asked; however, those unable available for purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community
to make a donation will not be turned away. For information Center throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will also be open
about the Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita during summer registration on May 14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. To make a reservation, call MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS
537 -0229.
See page 16 for information.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
BROADWAY DROP -IN
12TH ANNUAL The Broadway Drop -In Center is part of the Northwest
DUDLEY/BUDWEISER MINNESOTA CLASSIC Hennepin Community support program. This social recre-
Sponsored By EASTON ation program is for adults in Northwest Hennepin who
Come and watch our state teams compete against have experienced mental health difficulties. The drop -in
national powers for a berth in the USSSA World Series. center offers a variety of activities: table games, athletics,
June 17, 18, 19 in Brooklyn Center socialization, art, individual living skills and community
Admission: $6 /weekend pass; $3 /day outings. Most activities offered are at little or no cost to the
Men's Major NIT: Call 569 -3400 for more participant. If you would like more information on the
information. program, please call 535 -6069. A calendar of events is
available upon request. Come see us at 5510 W. Broad -
EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE way /Crystal Gallery Mall, Room 215 -A.
The Earle Brown Days Parade, sponsored by the Brooklyn COURAGE CENTER
Center Lions Club, is scheduled for Thursday, June 23 at
6:30 p.m. The parade route begins at 69th and Dupont and Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities or
proceeds to 59th and Dupont. This spectacular event has speech, hearing and vision disorders. Training and recre-
grown to be one of the top parades in the State, numbering ation and competitive opportunities in team and individual
110 units in 1993. A parade map is available at the sports are provided. There are adaptive physical education
community center. If your organization would like a parade classes, day camps, field trips and special events. If you are
participant form, call Sue at 569 -3400. For a complete interested and want to have fun, call 520 -0495.
listing of festival activities, see page 13. COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS
STAIRWAY TO STARDOM TALENT CONTEST CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center
The preliminaries will be held at 7 p.m. on June 13 and 15, Community Center is available for business meetings and
and the finals will be held on June 16 in Constitution Hall at private functions. It is a great place to host a family reunion,
the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The contest is shower, graduation or anniversary party. The building may
open to all ages. There are three divisions, junior 12 and also be reserved for overnight functions. Room set -up,
under, teen 13 -19, and adult 20 and over. Contest is open to including tables, chairs, P.A. system and use of a small
amateur entertainers only. Entry fees are $20 for a solo act, kitchen is included in the usage fee. This unique room can
$25 for two people and $30 for three or more. Prizes will be accommodate up to 195 persons with banquet style seating
awarded. Applications will be available at the community and 250 for lecture style. Brooklyn Center Community
center and the library around May 1. The Stairway To Center is a smoke free building and alcohol is not permitted.
Stardom Talent Contest is an Earle Brown Days event. For To find out more about fees and availability, call Kathy
more information, call 569 -3400. Flesher, 569 -3400. For pool rental information, call Dorthy
Stirens, 569 -3317.
Summer Brochure Page 18
Special Activities Cont.
ADAPTED RECREATION ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR -
The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of CRAFTERS NEEDED t
the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Exhibitors are needed for the fifth
Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, annual Earle Brown Days Arts & M
Robbinsdale and West Hennepin Community Center. Crafts Fair. The fair will be held Q +%
Participants must pre - register. Residents may register outdoors on the green at the Earle
beginning June 8 -10, non - residents beginning June 13 on a Brown Heritage Center on Friday, June 24 and Saturday,
space availability basis. West Hennepin Community June 25. Items must be handcrafted. The fee is $49.50 per
Center is an agency serving individuals with booth space. To receive information or an application, call
developmental disabilities and their families in the West 533 -1851 or 569 -3400.
and Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include
information and referral, advocacy, and counseling. OUTDOOR SUMMER SAND VOLLEYBALL
Programs include social /recreation clubs and education The Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department will
programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist again be offering the popular adult summer volleyball league
parents, professionals and individuals who are interested program. If you are interested in forming a team and
in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation participating in our league, call 569 -3400 for more
programs. Call Karen at 933 -9305 for information information.
and registration procedures. KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS
BOWLING - A great opportunity to bowl and socialize.
Limit of 50 participants. We bowl at Doyles, 5000 W. Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 through 6.
Broadway in Crystal. The league fee is $17 plus $2.50 Students will learn the forehand, backhand, serving, court
for each week bowled. rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet;
Adult Bowling - Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., June 20 balls are furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3
through August 15, except for July 4. weeks. Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1
Teen Bowling - Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., June 21 hour. Beginning #'s 125, 127, 129, 130; Intermediate #'s
through August 16. 126, 128, 131.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - Join us on # Day Begins Time Location
Wednesdays for a variety of activities, and a chance to 125 M & W June 13 10:30 a.m. Evergreen -P
see old friends and make new ones, too. Hiking, crafts, 126 M & W June 13 11:45 a.m. Grandview -P
swimming, and other outdoor activities will all be part of 127 M & W June 13 1:00 p.m. Northport-P
this fun social night. We meet at the Crystal Community 128 M & W July 11 10:30 a.m. Evergreen -P
Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., June 22 129 M & W July 11 11:45 a.m. West Palmer -P
through August 17. The fee is $20. Register right away, 130 M & W July I 1 1:00 p.m. Willow Lane -P
limited to 30 participants. 131 M & W July 11 4:00 p.m. BCHS
PARENT /CHILD DANCE CLASS - A fun, energizing
dance class for parent and child to share and enjoy
together. We'll wiggle, jiggle, jump, dash, and turn! By TEEN TENNIS LESSONS
exploring movement, we will begin to learn the art of Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. Students will
dance with the help of musical instruments, balloons, learn basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques.
scarves, a parachute, and more. This class is for children Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes
with or without disabilities and is designed to create better meet twice week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee
awareness and higher self esteem. Discover the $18.00/6 Sessions. sions. Classes 1 hour.
wonderful world of dance while spending quality time Beginning #132; Intermediate #133.
with your child. The class meets at Brooklyn Park # Day Begins Time Location
Activity Center in the Armory classroom, 5600 85th Ave. 132 M & W June 13 5:05 p.m. BCHS
N. Fee $10, second child $5. Wednesdays, July 13 133 M & W July 11 5:05 p.m. BCHS
through August 2, 7 -8 p.m.
SUBURBAN SOFTBALL LEAGUE - This softball ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
league for persons 16 years and older has an emphasis Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have
on fun, socializing, and skill development. Participant's had previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings,
skill level will be assessed and team/league placement serves and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are
will be made accordingly. Participants will either play on furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
Monday or Thursday evenings. No tryouts, everyone will Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
play. The leagues will begin May 16 and play through Beginning #'s134, 135; Intermediate #136,137.
August 18 from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. The leagues will not meet # Day Begins Time Location
the weeks of May 30 and July 4. Participants are asked 134 M & W June 13 6:10 p.m. BCHS
to provide their own glove. The fee is $20 and games 135 M & W June 13 7:15 p.m. BCHS
will take place at Harley Hopkins Field, 125 Monroe 136 M & W July 11 6:10 p.m. BCHS
Ave. in Hopkins. 137 M & W July 11 7:15 p.m. BCHS
Summer Brochure Page 19
SWIM ACTIVITIES
Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, SWIM SESSION DATES
May 14. All other class registrations begin at 11 a.m A - June 13 -24 F - July 18 -July 29
(Numbers will be given out a half hour prior to registration.) B - June 20 -July 1 G - July 25 -Aug. 5
PLEASE GIVE US THE CLASS NUMBER AND THE C - June 27 -July 8 H - Aug. 8 -19
LETTER OF THE SESSION DATES. D - July 5 -15 I - June 20-July 20
E - July 11-22
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS NO CLASS JULY 4
Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 2 Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department uses the American
and 3 years old. One parent must accompany the child in the Red Cross Swimming Progression for lessons.
water, preferably the same parent each time. Registration Fee SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS '
$26.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
Community Center - Sessions A E.H Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older.
Meets Monday - Friday (# 200 9:00 a.m.) Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already
North View Jr. High School - Session I learned, experience new skills or start right from the very
Meets Monday &Wednesday ( #201 6:35 p.m.) beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens."
Registration Fee $33.00/10 Lessons. Classes same days and
PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $28.00/10
Swim lessons for children 4 years of age and older. Classes Lessons.
have an average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Parents do ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
not accompany child in the water. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with physical
Lessons. Classes 30 min. or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio of one
Community Center - Sessions A,C.E.G,H student to one instructor. Registration Fee $31.00/10 Lessons.
Meets Monday - Friday Classes 30 min.
( #202 9:00 a.m.) ( #203 9:35 a.m.) ( #204 10:10 a.m.) North View Jr. High School - Session B
( #205 10:45 a.m.) ( #206 11:20 a.m.) Meets Monday - Friday ( #218 1:40 p.m.)
North View Jr. High School - Sessions B,D.F North View Jr. High School - Sessions D & F
Meets Monday - Friday Meets Monday - Friday ( #219 1:05 p.m.)
( #207 12:30 p.m.) ( #208 1:05 p.m.) DIVING
North View Jr. High School - Session I Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving boards
Meets Monday & Wednesday for children who are LEVEL III or better swimmers.
( #209 6:00 p.m.) ( #210 6:35 p.m.) ( #211 7:10 p.m.) Registration Fee $26.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min.
ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE SWIM LESSONS Community Center - Sessions
Meets Monday - Friday ( #220 11:20 :20 a. a.m.)
Instruction for adult and high school age. Here is an INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your strokes. A class designed for LEVEL VI students and above who are
Registration Fee $33.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min, interested in learning some of the skills which are unique to
Community Center - Sessions A & E competitive swimming - the butterfly stroke, racing dives, and
Meets Monday - Friday ( #212 11:20 a.m.) flip turns, as well as practicing the other competitive swimming
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING strokes. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
Do you like dancing and music? Are you a LEVEL III Community Center - Sessions C,E
swimmer or better? Combine all three in beginning ( #221 10:10 a.m.)
synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts and EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY
formations in the water and develop routines. Registration This is a Red Cross course designed to help participants
Fee $26.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. become familiar with potential hazards of water activities,
Community Center - Session G to prevent accidents, and to respond effectively if an
Meets Monday - Friday ( #213 11:20 a.m.) emergency does occur. This course will not qualify a
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS participant to be a lifeguard. However, it will serve as a
foundation for further training in lifeguarding. This course
Swim lessons for all levels on a one -to -one basis for children is open to anyone that has passed LEVEL V. All classes
or adults. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration must be attended and absences will not be made up.
Fee $46.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes meet Monday Registration Fee $33.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour.
through Friday. Community Center - Session A (# 222 10:45 a.m.)
# Day Begins Time Location
214 Mon. June 20 1:40 p.m. North View
215 Mon. June 27 11:20 a.m. CC
216 Mon. July 11 11:20 a.m. CC
217 Mon. July 25 11:20 a.m. CC
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Swim Activities cont.
SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER SLIDE
"Swim and Stay Fit" is a planned activity to encourage RENTAL
individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are The community center pool and water slide are available I'm
reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, rental by your group or party at various times during the
not an endurance contest. It's goal is to improve the long- week. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for further information.
term physical fitness of the swimmer. Persons will be able BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB
to track their progress on cards at the pool. Swimmers will Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to improve your
receive a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 ability to swim the four competitive strokes? Do you want to
miles. For Adults age 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. have fun and participate in swim meets? Do you want to
Fee: FREE. with daily pool admission or membership. compete with swimmers your own age and with similar
LIFEGUARD TRAINING aquatic abilities? If so, the BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for
The purpose of this Red Cross course is to provide the you. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is a local affiliate of United
necessary minimum skills for a person to qualify to serve as States Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic swimmers
a nonsurf lifeguard. Participants must be at least 15 years including Summer Sanders, Angel Martino, Matt Biondi and
of age before the first class, swim 500 yards continuously Pablo Morales started in USS Club. For more information,
using each of the following strokes for at least 50 yards: contact Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351. The Brooklyn Swim Club
crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, is co- sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of
recover a ten pound diving brick from nine feet of water, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.
swim under water 15 yards, and tread water one minute. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US
The required Red Cross Standard First Aid course is
included as part of this program on Wed. & Thurs. June 29 Your child's birthday is a very important .
& 30, 5:30 -9:30 p.m. at the community center. (Students event. For an extra special day, plan a .
who have a current American Red Cross Standard swimming party! Small groups (20 or
First Aid and CPR card do not have to attend these
less) are invited to reserve a room for S_ _ •�`
days.) Registration fee for Lifeguard Training only $79.00/ the party. There is no charge for the
9 Sessions; Lifeguard Training plus Standard First Aid room and the birthday child receives
$99.00/11 Sessions. All sessions must be attended and free admission to the pool and use of
absences will not be made up. Classes 3' /z hours. No Water Slide! Please call 569 -3400 to
refunds after the first day of class. No class on July 2 or make a reservation.
July 30. NOTICE
# Day Begins Time Location The parks and recreation department does not provide
223 Sat. June 18 8:30 a.m. CC accident insurance for participants in any of its prograins.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW/RECERTIFICATION Participants
This class is for those students with a current American Red involvement in prograins oractivities outlined in this
Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. Note: You will also need brochure.
a current Adult CPR and Standard First Aid card to be
recertified. Please bring all three cards to session 1. Both
sessions must be attended and absences will not be made up. Mickey's Funtastic Friday Beach
Students should review their lifeguarding materials before Parties
attending this fast -paced course. Students must pass a 1 -4 P.M.
written pre -test as a class requirement. Please bring your June 24 - July 22 - August 26
lifeguarding testbook and a pencil to class. No refunds after
June 1. Registration Fee $35.00/2 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. For a funtastic time, join our monthly Beach Parties! On
Instructor Loren Tenold. these special Fridays, bring along your favorite air
# Days Dates Time Location mattress, inner tube, beach ball or
124 Sat. & Sun June 4 &5 9:00 a.m. CC floating animal! Participants can l
AQUA EXERCISE Float and swim to music, and use
See Adult Exercise for information. the water slide. If you want,
bring a picnic. Food will be a
NORTH VIEW POOL RENTAL allowed on the pool deck and
The North View Jr. High Pool, located at 69th and Zane patio for these special
Ave. N. is available for rental at various times during the events! All ages are
week. Reservations are requested a minimum of two invited for a super,
weeks in advance. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for further funtastic, great time!
information. It
Friday Beach
Parties - regular pool and
water slide admission
prices.
(Seepage 22).
Summer Brochure Page 21
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 569 -3400 TDD Number 569 -3404
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Memberships
Memberships entitle the member to use the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or "open" periods. Memberships
are also available to include use of the water slide. Family memberships include husband, wife and children 20 years of age and under living
at home. For additional information, call 569 -3400. Membership and general admission rates subject to change without notice.
Membership Rates wifh Water'Slide Membership Rates without Water S lide
1 month 3 months 6 months I year ]month 3 months 6 months 1 year
Family $ 61 $160 $274 $408 Family $ 40 $106 $181 $308
Individual $ 37 $ 81 $158 $250 Individual $ 25 $ 62 $ 98 $166
Seniors* $ 15 $ 40 $ 75 $140
General Admission ABC residents only
Monday B argain
With Water Slide Without Water Slide ,
Senior Adults (62 and over) $3.50 $2.00 62+ S2.75 S1.25
Adults (18 & over) $4.25 $2.15 18 S3.50 S2.00
Youth (15 -17) $3.75 $2.25 15 S3.00 S1.50
Children (6-14) $3.50 $2.00 6 S2.75 S1.25
Children (2 -5) $2.25 15¢
Children under Free Free un
Holidays not i 11CILIded!'.
Exercise Room & Sauna ==Open m Schedule
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Water Slide Schedule
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1 to 10 P.M.
Tuesday and Thursday (Adults only: Noon to 1 p.m.) Monday through Saturday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 9 P.M.
(Adults only: 9 to 10 p.m.) 1 to 10 P.M. Sunday
Saturday (Adults only: Noon to 1 p.m., and Noon to 6 p.m.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 to 10 p.m.) The parks and recreation department
Sunday Saturday reserves the right to open the water slide
Noon to 6 p.m. 1 to 9 P.M. during non - scheduled times. Children
The use of the exercise room is limited to (Adults only: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) must meet a 52" minimum requirement to
15 years and older and the sauna 18 years Sunday go down the slide alone. Those not
and older. Children younger than this will Noon to 6 p.m. meeting this requirement may go down
not be allowed even if accompanied by an Children under 6 years old must be when accompanied by an adult 18 or over.
adult over 18. accompanied by an adult in the pool.
11 1� Summer hours effective Holiday Schedule for pool
,'102'• and water slide
beginning June 13. Hours Memorial Day, Mon, May 30, Noon - 6 p.m.
9 ` 3 subject to change; call Independence Day, Mon, July 4, Noon - 6 p.m.
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4. 569 -3400 Labor Day, Mon, Sept. 5, Noon - 6 p.m.
? 6 5 . The pool, sauna, exercise room and water slide will be closed on
May 21 & 22 for a swim meet.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
I . Registration for summer classes and programs begins Sat., May 14 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center
(except where noted in class descriptions). NEW - Numbers will be distributed one half hour prior to
registration. Sorry, no phone registration. Registration for swim lessons, conducted at the community center and
North View Jr. High pools, will begin at 9 a.m. on Sat., May 14 at the community center. Numbers will be handed
out at 8:30 a.m. Sorry, mail registrations will not be accepted for swim lessons. Registration for other classes
and activities begins at 11 a.m. Numbers will be handed out at 10:30 a.m. Mail registrations will be processed
beginning Mon. May 16. Senior adult registration begins Fri., May 13. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration
follows.
2. On Sat. May 14, the opening day of registration, a person may sign up for themself or their immediate family.
After 3 p.m on this day, you may register for as many as you wish.
3. The parks and recreation office located in the community center is open Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first -come, first- served basis. Persons are not registered until
the fee has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an
insufficient number of people have signed up.
5. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location.
6. Refund procedure: Requests for refunds must be made at least 24 hours before the first class session.
There will be a $3 service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request
24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge.
Refunds are mailed to participants in check form. Please allow 2 -3 weeks for your refund. The refund
procedure for holiday classes and special one session classes are noted in the class description.
7. Sorry, no trip refunds unless cancelled by the parks and recreation department.
8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already been reached will be placed on a
waiting list. Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and a competent instructor
are available.
9. Senior adults, 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn Center will receive $10 off the registration fee of any
adult activity class $20 or more. This does not apply to supplies, special senior classes which are already reduced, or
classes less than $20. Other exceptions will be noted in class descriptions.
10. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission.
This includes children.
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BCHS ... Brooklyn Center High School -6500 Humboldt Ave. N P••°• ° °••••• °•• °• ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °• ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °• ° Park
CC ... Community Center -6301 Shingle Creek Parkway East Palmer -71 st & Oliver N
North View ... North View Junior High -69th & Zane Evergreen -72nd & Bryant N
East Fire Station... 6500 Dupont Ave. N Firehouse -65th & Bryant N
S ................... .........................School Freeway -67th & Beard N
Evergreen -7020 Dupont Ave. N Grandview -59th & Humboldt Ave. N
Fair Oaks -5600 65th Ave. N Happy Hollow -50th & Abbott Ave. N
Palmer Lake -7300 West Palmer Lake Dr. Kylawn -6 l st & Kyle N
Willow Lane -7020 Perry Ave. N Lions -55th & Russell N
P .................. ............................Par k
Northport-55th & Sailor Lane
Bellvue -55th & Aldrich N Northport Tennis Courts -55th & France Ave. N
Brooklane -65th & Brooklyn Blvd. Orchard Lane -65th & Orchard N
Central -6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (Behind the Communit) Center) Riverdale - Dallas Road & Riverdale Road
West Palmer -71 st & Palmer Lake Drive
Willow Lane -69th & Orchard N
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7 p.m. Dave & AI's Funtime Music ■ Free to the public
Revue -A musical, magical treat for kids Sunday, June 26
■ An Earle Brown Days Event
8 p.m. Lakestreet Foundation - The best 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
in contemporary popular music ■ Please bring your own lawn chair (behind the Civic Center)
10 p.m. One of the most spectacular or blanket.
fireworks displays in the state Call 569 -3400 for more
■ Refreshments will be sold information
Parks and Recreation ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Advisory Commission 0 Mail Registration Card ■
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets ■ ■
the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. ■ Name ■
at City Hall. This Commission advises the ■ •
City Council on the parks and recreation ■ ■
program in Brooklyn Center. Address
Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Art Mead; Tom ■ ■
Shinnick; Don Peterson; Sarah Robinson Zll7 Phone
Pollock; Margaret Knutson, Kay Lasman ■ ■
Department Mission ■ ■
Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center ■ Class Name ■
that they may share in the God given right to ■ ■
beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the ; Location Class # ■
end that each may herein find the laughter of ■ ■
childhood, the acceptance of youth, the ; Time Class Day ■
fulfillment of adult life, and the ■ ■
companionship of old age, through a healthy, ■ ■
satisfying use of leisure time. ■ Child's Age Amount ■
Parks and recreation ■
■ Registration caid is formail use onlyand will notbe acceptedbefor a May 16,1994. ■
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City f Brooklyn Center Bulk Rate
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