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Home My WebLink About1992 Edition 79 April BROOKLYN C ENTER CITY NEWSLETTER NUMBER 79 APRIL 1992 Earle Brown Days: June 19 -June 28 Brooklyn Center's up- _ • coming festival, cele- brated this year from June 19 to June 28, was • named for former resi- dent Earle Brown. He was the founder of the Min- nesota Highway Patrol; a �� ' • _ i Republican candidate for Minnesota governor in 1932; and a Hennepin County sheriff. The Earle Brown farm was built around 1900 and was the location for Minnesota's - first airport. Earle Brown died in 1963 at the age of 83. The City purchased the rt farm in 1985, restored Fireworks many of the buildings, and it is now being used Photo by: as a completely modern iA Steven R. Wolf convention area, exhibit - and inn complex. New volunteers are al- i \ ways needed for the Earle Brown Days Committee Craft Show -1991 A schedule of activities for the 1 Oth Annual Earle parade -1991 � Brown Days is available in the parks and recrea- Photos by:_` tion portion of this bro- Christopher J. `S ` • chure. Photography Ei ` \vs SUMMER 1992- EXPERIENCE IT! Pa Programs: Pages • • . TIME SENSITIVE: Deliver to homes by April 26 m_. 1 Council Meetings - — On Channel 37 "Children At Play" The Brooklyn Center City Coun- not provide this type of protec- cil meetings are being cable cast 6 55 It can tion. There is no evidence that � hurtr live on Channel 37. such signs reduce accidents or lower speeds. Brooklyn Center, For schedule information, ° ° and most other cities in the area, please call the City Hall at 569- no longer install such signs be- 3300 during normal business cause they give parents a false hours. Every spring, as children spend sense of security. more time playing outside, the Parents can provide more pro - Win $50 City receives several requestsfrom tection for their children byteach- concerned parents for installa- ing them about traffic safety, safe, For Recycling tion of "Children at Play" signs, walking and playing; bicycling hoping these signs will warn safety, and always to be careful The Hennepin Recycling Group motorists to look out for the chil- when riding on the streets. (HRG) selects one Brooklyn Center dren. Your school and library can residence, at random, to win $50 Unfortunately, these signs do provide traffic safety materials. each week. The selected household is checked between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to see if the recyclables W are at the curb. City Host Blood Drive The winners for January were On Thursday May 14 Kenneth Cooper, David Berg, J.W. 9 Adam, David Jensen, and Irene Carter. The City of Brooklyn Center will fore donating blood. host a blood drive on Thursday, Each day, 250 volunteer blood The winners for February were: May 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Gladys Bierbaum, Francis Lynch, bloodmobile will be parked outside donors are needed to help supply blood components to patients in Dennis Ebert, and Muriel Lindblad. of the lower level of the Community area hospitals. Donating blood is Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Park- safe, simple and takes approxi- wa mately 40 minutes. W ater Donors must be ages 17 through Please call the Parks and Rec- Management 75 and weigh a minimum of 110 reation Department at 569 -3400 pounds. It is important to eat a good to schedule an appointment to Q uestionnaire meal within a four hour period be- donate blood. The l ocal uestioa a plan q .turned yard Waste Drop Off Site uestionaires turned by residents to the City are Is Open In Maple Grove being analyzed d by the con- sultant preparing the plan. The Hennepin Recycling Group be accepted. Yard waste must be Response to the survey was (HRG) yard waste drop -off site removed from bags upon delivery to excellent, and the survey re- opened April 1. The site is lo- the site. sponses will be very helpful in cated in Maple Grove and is open preparing a plan for firing ex- from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday To get to the site, take County isting storm sewers, and for through Saturday; and from noon Road 81 (old Highway 169) north to adding new sewers where resi- to 7 p.m. on Sunday. County Road 121 (County Road 121 dents are having flooding is located approximately 3 miles problems. The site is open to Brooklyn Cen- north of Osseo). Turn left onto ter residents at no charge with proof County Road 121 and then take the The responses are also help- of residency by showing a valid first right onto 101stAvenue North, ing to determine where wager driver's license. and follow signs to the site. quality problems exist in the community. Leaves, grass clippings, garden If you have any questions or wastes, and twigs and branches comments, call 537 -8421, exten- less than one inch in diameter will sion 144. 2 Several Construction Charter Projects Planned For 1992 Commission Needs Opinions Several water and sewer utility are constructed. Soil correction con- O Preamble projects, miscellaneous sidewalk, tinues in the Palmer Lake basin. trail, and road improvements, and The Brooklyn Center Charter the 69th Avenue widening project Commission is inviting residents of are among the City construction the community to read the draft of projects scheduled for 1992. a preamble and to provide any writ- . HRG Residents ten suggestions regarding modifi Utility Projects Recycle 5 � 612 cations or changes. Sanitary sewer in the area of the vacant tine store on the south side Tons In 1991 Your suggestions can be mailed ' of the Brookdale Shopping Center or dropped off at City Hall, 6301 pp g Residents of the Hennepin Recy- Shingle Creek Parkway, Brook - nally constructed in 1960 on wooden will be replaced. The main was o den cling Group (HRG) cities of Brook- lyn Center, MN 55430. recycled pilings, some of which have appar- led 5,612 tons materials lyn Center, New Hope and Crystal The following is the draft word - ently deteriorated, causing the pipe ecyc diminishing 161 percent of ing for a Preamble to the City to deform. All work is expected to be . Charter: completed by July 1. the residential waste stream in the three communities. The people of Brooklyn Center A second sanitary sewer project have both the right and the respon- will replace the corroding main be- HRG residents recycled 3,620 tons sibility to participate in all phases neath I94/694 near Chowen Ave- of newspaper, 355 tons of metal of city government. In order to in- nue. To avoid disrupting the free- cans, 932 tons of glass bottles, 160 sure these rights, the Brooklyn Cen- tons of corrugated cardboard, 139 ter City harter seeks to: way, a new pipe will be tunneled tons of plastic bottles, and 406 tons � under the roadway, and the old of other materials such as house- *Foster a sense of community. pipe will be abandoned. hold items, office paper, scrap metal, and used appliances. *Provide for openness in all phases Construction continues on Lift pp of city government that encourages Station #2 located at 55th and These totals are a combined effort communication between people and Lyndale. The project, started last from the residents of the curbside government. fall, replaces a facility serving the recycling program, the Goodwill and eastern one -third of the City. *Encourage broad representation Completion is expected b June. newspaper drop -off sites, and the g p p y multi - housing properties of up to in city government and city staff Sidewalks, Roads and Trails eight -plex in size for the HRG cities. that reflects the diversity of the community. Sidewalks in various locations will It takes 17 trees to make one ton be repaved or replaced where nee- of paper, so residents of HRG saved *Provide fair taxation for - . essary. The most common cause of 61, 540 trees by recycling 3,620 tons b en, recreation, and economic c w wellell - early deterioration is tree roots lift- of newspaper in 1991. being of the community. ing or cracking sidewalk panels. Recycling one glass bottle (about *Provide the accountabilities re- The sidewalk /trail on Humboldt one -half pound) saves enough en- lated to Brooklyn Center's form of Avenue in front of Humboldt Square ergy to light a 100 -watt light bulb government. Shopping Center will be widened, for four hours. HRG residents could completing the trail on that block. light slightly more than 3.7 million 100 -watt light bulbs for four hours Seal coating this year will be done g � , ,I in the southern part of the City. each by recycling the 932 tons of Work will began in late May and be glass bottles in 1991., completed the first week in June. New aluminum is 10 times more , 69th Avenue expensive than processing old alu- �� _ �Z a minum cans, and even though HRG Work is expected to begin shortly, residents recycled 355 tons of cans T and will be staged so that the north- in 1991, nationally, enough alumi -�� ern lanes are constructed first. Traf- num is still thrown out every three , fie will then be shifted to the new months to rebuild the nation's en- aim ". area �� vd � � ' roadway while the southern lanes tire airline fleet. �a� � o i ° . 11 r � X"ONMA� � , 3 What Is Success Have A Disagreement? Call NHMP By 6 Northwest? Are you a consumer who has a pleted. The Smiths requested NHMP Today's homes have higher stress disagreement with a business? Or to check again in a couple of weeks levels caused by drug and alcohol are you a business owner or man- to make sure the last item was abuse, divorce, unemployment, and ager with a disagreement with a completed. NHMP called back as poverty. Each stress factor contrib- customer or another business? requested to fmd that the last item utes to a child's risk of receiving had been completed. North Hennepin Mediation Proj- inadequate early childhood develop- ect (NHMP) may be the answer for The NHMP service is effective, fast ment. you. NHMP can save you time, en- confidential and convenient. Foreseeing this crisis, the United ergy and money by providing low Along with business - consumer dis- Way of Minneapolis Area launched cost, confidential, convenient and putes, NHMP also handles neigh - their Success by 6 initiative. Suc- quick mediation services to resolve borhood, juvenile, employer -em- cess by 6 is a community -wide ef- disputes. ployee, landlord- tenant, and inter - fort of business, government, labor, personal disputes. education, and human service or- Example: The "Smiths" had just ganizations focused on overcoming moved into their dream house. They Please call 561 -0033 for more the barriers to adequate early child- had saved their money and searched information or to schedule a meet - hood development. around and found exactly the house ing. NHMP is located at 3300 County they wanted. However, after mov- Road 10 in Brooklyn Center. Northwest Hennepin Human Ser- ing into the house, they discovered vices Council agreed in March, 1990, some nagging problems: there were to coordinate the project due to the settling cracks in the walls; the Magazines high needs in an area that covers 15 seams on the vinyl floor were com- Catalogs Can Now cities and more than 200,000 square ing apart; and some of the outside miles. paint was already peeling. They had Be Recycled The first step was to identify the tried calling the builder, but he did Hennepin Recycling Group barriers to proper early childhood not respond and NHMP was con - development. Secondly, six action tacted. When the case developer ter c residents an now recycle Brooklyn cle magazirnes oes strategies were developed to ad- spoke to the builder, he said he ter c dress the identified barriers. Thirdly, thought the problem had already and catalogs in the curbside recy- a committee structure of nine com- been taken care of, but since there cling program. mittees was formed, consisting of a was still a disagreement between Residents should place their variety of community members from the two parties, a mediation was magazines and catalogs in a sepa- the Northwest area. New members quickly arranged between the two rate paper grocery bag, or securely are always needed and welcomed. parties. tie them with some string or twine, To learn more about joining a com- Tvolunteer mediators nd put them out with the other mittee, please call 493 -2802. Two voeer meors w1 recyclables on the weekly collection comed the Smiths and the builder What Can You Do To Help? and explained the mediation proc- day. Become educated on the issue. ess. Both parties were encouraged The paper recycling market has Family composition has changed, to state their side of the issue, fol- improved, and there is now a de- neighborhoods have changed, and lowing the rules of courtesy and mand for most magazines and cata- society has become more multi -cul- respect. The mediators clarified the logs. ONLY magazines and cata- tural. The approach to caring for issues, brought up options and kept logs printed on glossy paper are children has not kept pace with the discussion on track. The media- accepted. these changes. tors did not decide the solution for Volunteer. Volunteering may vary the parties. After discussion, the The magazines and catalogs NOT from helping at a day care center to builder agreed to meet the following accepted are those printed on news - joining the Success c r speaker's week with the Smiths, the vinyl paper quality paper, such as: bureau. installer and the painter to inspect Reader's Digest, TV Guide, as well the damages. as comic books, paper back books, Sharpen your parenting skills. If supermarket type tabloids, or any you are a parent, resources are A month later, NHMP called Mr. supplements or advertisements re- available to assist you in strength- Smith to see how the agreement ceived with a daily or weekly news - ening your parenting skills. was developing. Mr. Smith said paper. things were going much better than Contact your elected officials. he ever thought they would. The As a reminder, whatever comes For additional information on meeting took place and almost all with the newspaper can be recycled Success by 6, call 493 -2802. the repairs had already been com - with the newspaper. 4 City Establishes New Tree Ordinance The City Council has enacted an are declared a public nuisance, and Copies of the new tree ordi- ordinance regarding trees, primar- must be removed and disposed of nance are available at City Hall. If ily relating to trees on the boulevard promptly, except in nature areas. you have any questions, please and those in parks or other public call the City's Tree Program at spaces. There are a number of items *Contractors trimming, removing, 569 -3495. relating to trees located on private treating, or otherwise working with property. trees in the City must register with the City Clerk, who will ensure that Most of these requirements al- the contractor has adequate public ready exist as city policy, and are liability insurance coverage. This is . r, now simply being added to the not a license, but a registration with ordinance, including the require- a fee of $25. A list of registered tree i y, ments regarding diseased trees. contractors is available by calling The ordinance does establish 569 -3495. some new requirements: /. *The ordinance states that the •A permit will be required to plant trimming of boulevard trees, except a tree on the boulevard. The pur- trimming to allow passage of tall pose is to ensure that planting loca- street maintenance equipment, is F tions do not interfere with under- the responsibility of the adjacent ground utilities, traffic and pedes- property owner. The City will clean trian sight lines (very important at up storm damaged boulevard trees, \ intersections and at driveways), or but will not remove stumps. No sidewalks and street edges. stumps are allowed to remain on Annual Rabies *To assure that there is adequate the boulevard. Vaccination variation in boulevard tree species, *No tree, especially on corners, Clinic Is June 6 the Council will annually adopt a may block the sight lines of cars, resolution specifying the varieties bicycles, or pedestrians. The City y p The City of Brooklyn Center of trees allowed to be planted on boulevards. may order property owners to trim will conduct its 19th Annual Ra- or remove trees or shrubs not in bies Vaccination Clinic on Satur- •All standing dead or fallen trees compliance with this ordinance. day, June 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Brooklyn Cen- ter City Garage, 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway. Brooklyn Center The clinic will be conducted by a qualified veterinarian, and is open 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway to all Brooklyn Center residents Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 who wish to bring their pets for CITY COUNCIL vaccination. Todd Paulson ........................... ............................... Mayor The cost is $8 for each vaccina- • Phil Cohen ........... ............................... .....................Councilman tion, and all animals must be Jerry Pedlar ......... ............................... .....................Councilman leashed when brought in for the Dave Rosene ............................ ............................... Councilman vaccination. Cat owners are encour- Celia Scott ............. ............................... ...................Councilwoman aged to bring their pets for the rabies vaccination, and it is sug- Gerald Splinter .............................. ........................... City Manager Bested that cats be brought in a box or similar enclosure. SERVICE DIRECTORY Dog licenses also will be on sale; Emergency Number (24 Hours) POLICE -FIRE- MEDICAL ....................................................... 911 however, residents are reminded that if they are coming just to pur- Police (non- emergency, information) ..... ............................... 569 -3333 chase a license, proof of rabies vac - City Hall Offices .... ........... . .......................... ............................ 569 -3300 cination is required. Dog licenses (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) are $3 for spayed or neutered pets Community Center ........... ............................... .......................569 -3400 (bring proof of certification), and $5 \ for unaltered pets. 5 1992 SUMMER PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD BCHS ................ Brooklyn Center High School P ................. ...........................Park ............................ 65W Humboldt Ave. N. Happy Hollow ..............50th & Abbott Ave. N CC ............. Brooklyn Center Community Center Kylawn ........................... 61st & Kyle N .......................... 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Lions ...........................55th & Russell N North View .................... North View Jr. High Northport ..................... 55th & Sailor Lane 69th & Zane Ave. N. Northport Tennis Courts ......55th & France Ave. N PCHS ..................... Park Center High School Orchard Lane ..................65th & Orchard N ............................... 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. Riverdale ...........Dallas Road & Riverdale Road P ................. ...........................Park West Palmer ............. 71st & Palmer Lake Drive Bellvue .........................55th & Aldrich N Willow Lane ...................69th & Orchard N Brooklane .................65th & Brooklyn Blvd. S ................. .........................School Central ...............6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Evergreen ....................7020 Dupont Ave. N Behind the Community Center Garden City .....................3501 65th Ave. N East Palmer ...................... 71st & Oliver N Northport ....................5421 Brooklyn Blvd. Evergreen ...................... 72nd & Bryant N Orchard Lane ................. 6201 Noble Ave. N Firehouse ....................... 65th & Bryant N Palmer Lake ..........7300 West Palmer Lake Drive Freeway ......................... 67th & Beard N Willow Lane ...................7020 Perry Ave. N Grandview ..............59th & Humboldt Ave. N REGISTRATION REMINDERS Make check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center. There is no confirmation of mail registration. If you do not hear from us, assume you are registered. (Swim registration must be done in person.) .::.. * Waiting lists are formed when classes are filled. If instructors and space is available, additional classes may be formed. # We recommend you register at least 5 days in advance to ensure sufficient class registration. ,k Instructors are not permitted to accept registration at the activity location. GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR GIRLS KICKIN' KIDS Gymnastics Camp is for girls in grades 1 -6 who have an For boys and girls in grades K -3. This instructional interest in developing beginning and intermediate level program is designed for children to have FUN while gymnastic skills. Students will be tested the first day and LEARNING the fundamentals of soccer. The program will will participate with other girls of a comparable skill level. be filled with many fun activities so "kids" can learn the Emphasis will be placed on developing student's basic skills needed to play soccer. Some interpark strengths, flexibility and coordination. Tumbling and scrimmages will be played the last two weeks. Each apparatus fundamentals on all gymnastic equipment will participant will recieve a T -shirt too! Registration Fee be introduced according to participant's ability. $20.00/8 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. Registration Fee $30.00/6 Lessons or $25.00/6 Lessons if # Day Begins Time Location you register for two or more sessions. Classes 2 hours. 6 M & W June 15 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -S Instructors Linda Schiesl, Theresa Mickelson, Anita Westberg. 7 T & TH June 16 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane -S # Day Begins Time Location 1 T & TH June 23 1:00 P.M. North View ' 2 T & TH June 23 3:15 p.m. North View 3 T & TH July 14 1:00 P.M. North View YOUTH SOCCER — NEW 4 T & TH July 14 3:15 p.m. North View This summer recreational soccer GIRL'S MINI GYMNASTICS CAMP program is for youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1992. It is also open to players This is a shortened version of the girls summer gymnastics in third grade who have previously participated in the camp held during the day. The evening program offers "Kids- Introduction to Soccer' for a minimum of two years. children of working parents the opportunity to learn The program includes instruction, skill improvement tumbling and apparatus fundamentals. (See description drills, and scrimmages. Each player will receive a soccer above.) For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.00/6 Sessions. T- shirt. The program meets at the soccer field. Registration Classes 1 hour. Instructor Theresa Mickelson. Fee $20.00/8 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 5 Tues. June 23 6:50 p.m. North View 8 T & TH June 16 7:00 p.m. Evergreen -P When registering, use child's grade of fall .. 6 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED THE SPORTS CAMP YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE The Sports Camp is for boys and girls grades 3 -6. This An instructional league for boys and girls in grades 4 -6. specialized sports program emphasizes instruction, team Third graders who have previously taken "Kids — work, good sportsmanship, and participation in a fun and Introduction to Softball" for a minimum of two years may relaxed environment. Basketball, flag football, frisbee golf, also register for this league. This program is for more volleyball, soccer and tennis are some of the sports offered. experienced players who have mastered the basic skills of All equipment is furnished. Each participant will receive throwing and hitting. The league is designed to give a Sports Camp T- shirt. Besides having a great time, our participants the opportunity to improve their skills and goal is to establish the skills needed for success and safety! play games with continued emphasis on good Registration Fee $20.00/8 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. sportsmanship and having fun. The instructional portion # Day Begins Time Location will cover advanced softball techniques such as pitching, 9 M &W June 15 10:50 a.m. Evergreen -S sliding and team strategy. The majority of the time will be 10 T &TH June 16 10:50 a.m. Willow Lane -S spent playing softball games ending with league games. No outs, everyone will play. Fee includes a league T- 11 T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Evergreen -P shirt. Fee $23.00/8 Weeks. Program 1V2 hours. T -BALL AND MORE! # Day Begins Time Location For boys and girls going into kindergarten and first grade. 24 M &W June 15 12:45 p.m. Central -P This fast paced activity class is for kids who like to run, jump, throw, play games and have FUN! Children will BEGINNING KARATE LEARN the basic fundamentals of softball and good Students will learn the basic kicks and punches, sportsmanship while also playing soccer, kickball and self - defense, and safety. They will also learn the first karate other sports related games and relays. Each participant routine called FORM. For grades 3 -6. Registration Fee will receive a T -Ball T -shirt. Registration Fee $20.00/8 $12.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer, Weeks. Classes 1 hour. 3rd degree black belt with 8 years teaching experience. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 12 M &W June 15 9:30 a.m. Central 25 Mon. June 22 3:45 p.m. North View 13 M &W June 15 9:30 a.m. Bellvue 26 Mon. June 22 5:00 P.M. North View 14 M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Kylawn 27 Wed. June 24 3:45 p.m. North View 15 T &TH June 16 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P 28 Wed. June 24 5:00 p.m. North View 16 T &TH June 16 9:30 a.m. Orchard Lane -P POM POM GIRLS "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL Porn Porn Girls is a fun danceline and cheerleading class For boys and girls in grades 1 -3. This instructional designed just for girls in grades 1 -6. Participants will learn program is designed for children to have FUN while some easy dance movements, basic cheers and the do's LEARNING good sportsmanship, team work and the and don'ts of being a good porn porn girl. Girls will also fundamentals of softball. Each "Kid" will receive their learn a fun routine, just like the high school dancelines. The very own softball T -Shirt! At the end of the season, some last session will be highlighted with a performance for interpark morning and evening games will be played. For family and friends. Registration Fee $12.00/6 Sessions. #19, games will be played during the regular session. Classes 45 min. Instructor Rachel Woods. Register for the PARK location nearest your home. # Day Begins Time Location Registration Fee $20.00/8 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. 29 Mon. June 15 6:35 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 17 M &W June 15 10:50 a.m. Central BEAR NECESSITIES — NEW 18 M &W June 15 10:50 a.m. Grandview Calling all bear lovers! How would you 19 M &W June 15 7:00 p.m. Kylawn like to make some clothes and accessories ��✓ 20 M &W June 15 2:45 p.m. Northport for your little bear friend? Just bring your 21 T &TH June 16 10:50 a.m. Evergreen imagination and we'll supply the rest. 22 T &TH June 16 10:50 a.m. Kylawn We'll even provide you witth our bear.- Abe good time will be had b all. JUNIOR SOFTBALL g Y For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $5.00/ Successful for the last two summers, we're offering the 1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor program again! For youth in grades 4-6. This option is for Becky Holmquist. participants with less softball experience who are looking # Day Date Time Location for an instructional program with emphasis on mastering 30 Wed. July 29 1:30 p.m. Firehouse -P the skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. The majority of the time will be spent playing softball ending with league games. This is an excellent opportunity for the young ATTENTION PARENTS softball player to have a fun time while continuing to Through years of experience, we have found our develop good sportsmanship and softball skills. Fee gymnastics and dance classes are conducted more includes a T -shirt. Registration Fee $23.00/8 Weeks. smoothly when not being observed by parents. Program 1 112 hours. Children, as well as adults, need to spend time # Day Begins Time Location interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. 23 T &TH June 16 12:45 p.m. Evergreen -P Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the When registering, use child's grade as of fall 1 992 — last day of class for a short demonstration. 7 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED COWABUNGA COOKERY ART ADVENTURE SERIES Cowabunga Cookery is back with an all new cooking This popular art experience is back with all new adventure for dudes in grades 1 -6. Each session is projects. Each class is designed to introduce partici- designed to introduce participants to a different pants to a different artistic medium. For grades 1 -6. cooking area. Girls and boys may register for one or all Registration fee is $6.50 for each session or $13 for all of the workshops. Students should bring an apron. three sessions. No previous art experience is needed. Registration Fee $7 for each session or $14 for all three CANDLEMAKERS sessions. In Candlemakers, participants will experiment with CHOCOLATE PIZZA — NEW different types of colors and scents to create beautiful If you like chocolate, you'll love this class! Students will candles. Everyone will make two candles. Students will make their very own personal pan chocolate PIZZA have the opportunity to choose which types of candles covered with an assortment of toppings. It looks like they want to create. Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. pizza, but instead of pepperoni, we'll use red cherries; Class 2 hours. Instructor Becky Holmquist. instead of green peppers, it's sliced green cherries, and # Day Date Time Location instead of cheese, there will be melted white chocolate 37 Tues. June 16 1:30 p.m. Firehouse -P drizzled over the top. This is fun to make and heavenly 38 Thurs. June 18 1:30 p.m. Brooklane -P to eat! Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. 39 Wed. July 8 1:30 p.m. Orchard Lane -P Instructor Kay Larson. CREATE A SHIRT — NEW # Day Date Time Location Using stencils, fabric paint, puffy paints and other 31 Mon. June 15 12:30 p.m. CC materials, students will design and create their very TURTLE POWER COOKIES — NEW own t -shirt. Join in on the fun and show off your new Calling all dudes and dudettes! Come join in the fun as t -shirt this summer! Everyone's shirt will be different. we make TURTLE cookies. Children will learn to make Bring a pre- washed t -shirt and hanger to class. the dough from scratch. Then using their imaginations, Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. they will create and decorate their own turtle cookies. Instructor Becky Holmquist. We'll make a variety of all time favorite cookies too. # Day Date Time Location Cowabunga!!! Don't forget to bring a small shoe box to 40 Tues. June 23 1:30 p.m. Firehouse -P carry home your cookies. Registration Fee $7.00/1 41 Thurs. June 25 1:30 p.m. Brooklane -P Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. 42 Wed. July 15 1:30 p.m. Orchard Lane -P # Day Date Time Location ARTIST FOR A DAY— NEW 32 Mon. June 22 12:30 p.m. CC Now you can use your creative talents to make your TURTLE CAKE & TURTLE PIE — NEW very own canvas painting! The instructor will introduce It's time to PARTY! Turtle lovers will have fun creating basic painting tips and then we will explore the turtle cake with ice cream and turtle pie using lots of medium of acrylic paints. Students will sketch out a chocolate and nuts. The turtle cake will be eaten in class; picture, transfer it to the canvas and then paint their beverage provided. Each child will take home their very picture. Bring your imagination and let it run wild. own turtle pie. Bring a box for your pie. Pie is Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. approximately 6" in diameter. Registration Fee $7.00/1 Instructor Becky Holmquist. Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. # Day Date Time Location # Day Date Time Location 43 Tues. June 30 1:30 p.m. Firehouse -P 33 Mon. June 29 12:30 p.m. CC 44 Thurs. July 2 1:30 p.m. Brooklane -P k . 5I_ Wed. July 22 1:30 p.m. Orchard Lane-P) WHAT A GEM — NEW JUNIOR ART EXPLORERS Learn to make different kinds of jewelry. Projects will be Here's a chance to use your creative abilities in a relaxed, available for both boys and girls. Participants can choose informal environment to experiment in the area of arts and to make earrings, key chains, bracelets, and pendants crafts. Art Explorers will work with a variety of art media using paints, lace, beads, jewels and other materials. Each and will complete one project each time. No matter what child will be able to complete at least two projects. For your talents are, this class will provide you with an grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $4.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. enjoyable art experience. Don't forget to wear old clothes. Instructor Becky Holmquist. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $13.00/6 Sessions. Classes # Day Date Time Location 1 hour. 34 Mon. July 6 1:30 p.m. Orchard Lane -P CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS 35 Mon. July 13 1:30 p.m. Northport-P # Day Begins Time Location 36 Mon. July 20 1:30 p.m. Evergreen -P 52 M &W June 15 1:30 p.m. Northport-P 53 M &W June 15 3:00 p.m. Orchard Lane -P STAIRWAY TO STARDOM TALENT CONTEST CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 6 WEEKS See Special Activities for information. 54 Wed. June 17 6:00 p.m. North View i- PLEASE NOTE Young artists and young cooks may get paint, glue, food or other art media on their clothing and shoes while in class. The parks and recreation department recommends children dress in old clothes. You may also want to send an old paint shirt or apron. 8 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SIGN LANGUAGE ADVENTURE SERIES — NEW The goal of this NEW program is to have fun and to provide unique opportunities for boys and girls to use American Sign Language. Students must have taken either the Introduction to American Sign Language offered as an afterschool class or the Basics of American Sign Language class offered this summer in order to register for the adventure series. For grades 1 -6. Students may register for one or all four workshops. Fee is $3 for each session or $9 for all four sessions. CRAFT CLUBHOUSE — NEW NATURE EXPLORER'S — NEW Discover your creative talents while having fun with Join our American Sign Language explorer's team for a signing. Participants will design and decorate a wall unique outdoor adventure. Feeding the ants, looking hanging symbolizing an American Sign Language for animal tracks, identifying trees, flowers and birds character or phrase. You may wish to make a sports sign, are all part of the fun. On our adventure, participants like baseball or soccer. Or you could use your own hand will only use sign language. Students should dress for to make the "I love you" sign for your wall hanging. the weather. A snack will be provided. Fee $3.00/1 Everyone's project will be unique. This will look great Session. Class 1/2 hours. Instructor Gail Graiewski -Moore. hanging in your room. Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. # Day Date Time Location Class 11/2 hours. Instructor Gail Graiewski - Moore. 65 Wed. July 8 9:00 a.m. Northport-S # Day Date Time Location 66 Wed. July 8 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S 55 Wed. July 1 9:00 a.m. Northport-S 67 Thurs. July 9 9:00 a.m. Willow Lane -S 56 Wed. July 1 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S 68 Thurs. July 9 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S 57 Thurs. July 2 9:00 a.m. Willow Lane -S 69 Thurs. July 9 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P 58 Thurs. July 2 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S 59 Thurs. July 2 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P SIGNS & SPORTS — NEW SUPER SNACKERS — NEW WOW! Come and challenge yourself to see if you can Join Super Snackers! If you like to eat, you'll love this use your hands, not your voice, while playing your class. Students will learn basic food signs while favorite games and sports. We'll learn and play kickball, preparing delicious snacks. After their hard work, red light /green light, and soccer. If time permits, more everyone will eat the fruits of their labor. Mmmm. A games will be introduced. Participants will also learn beverage will be provided. Fee $3.00/1 Session. Class signs for other sports. Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. 11/2 hours. Instructor Gail Graiewski- Moore. Class 11/2 hours. Instructor Gail Graiewski - Moore. # Day Date Time Location # Day Date Time Location 70 Mon. July 13 9:00 a.m. Northport-S 60 Mon. July 6 9:00 a.m. Northport-S 71 Mon. July 13 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S 61 Mon. July 6 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S 72 Tues. July 14 9:00 a.m. Willow Lane -S 62 Tues. July 7 9:00 a.m. Willow Lane -S 73 Tues. July 14 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S 63 Tues. July 7 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S 74 Tues. July 14 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P 64 Tues. July 7 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P DE BIENVENIDO EL ESPANOL — NEW TAKING NOTES — NEW De Bienvenido el Espanol means welcome to Spanish. Express yourself through singing only this time do it with Students will learn about the Spanish culture and your hands. This class will focus on putting some of language through words, games, cooking and songs. A today's popular songs into signs with American Sign special Fiesta will highlight the last day. Spanish Language. The highlight of this class will be a student participants will receive handouts containing their new performance at Entertainment In The Park on July 21. Spanish words. Don't miss out on this exciting Beginners as well as experienced signers are welcome. No opportunity! For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.00/6 prerequisties are required. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Becky Holmquist. $3.00/1 Session. Class 11/2 hours. Instructor Gail # Day Begins Time Location Graiewski- Moore. 75 T &TH July 7 1:25 p.m. Brooklane -P # Day Date Time Location 76 T &TH July 7 2:45 p.m. Willow lane -P 82 Wed. July 15 9:00 a.m. Palmer Lake -S BASICS OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE — NEW 83 Wed. July 15 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S Students will begin learning about the fascinating 84 Thurs. July 16 9:00 a.m. Orchard Lane -S language of American Signing. This session will focus on 85 Thurs. July 16 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S the signs needed to participate in future activities being 86 Thurs. July 16 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P offered this summer. Everyone will receive handouts CALLIGRAPHY FOR KIDS — NEW containing the alphabet and basic words. For grades 1 -6. Learn the beautiful art of calligraphy! Using these Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. Class 11/2 hours. techniques, students will make special cards and learn to Instructor Gail Graiewski- Moore. write wonderful letters. Everyone will receive a flair pen # Day Date Time Location and practice sheets. For grades 3-6. Registration Fee $14.00/ 77 Mon. June 29 9:00 a.m. Northport-S 6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Becky Holmquist. 78 Mon. June 29 10:45 a.m. Evergreen -S # Day Begins Time Location 79 Tues. June 30 9:00 a.m. Willow Lane -S 87 Thurs. June 18 4:00 p.m. Evergreen -P 80 Tues. June 30 10:45 a.m. Garden City -S When registering, use child's grade as of Fall 1992 81 Tues. June 30 1:30 p.m. Grandview -P 9 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED GET IN THE ACTI — NEW BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — JULY 31 It's your "stairway to stardom" as you star in your very Join us on Friday, July 31 for a very special movie and swim own commercial. Students will first write their script and featuring the Disney classic, Beauty And The Beast. The design their props. Then, we'll practice and video tape the movie will be shown at noon and 2:15 p.m. at the community commercials. No previous experience is necessary. For center. After the movie, stay for a swim. Admission fee is grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $13.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 $2 /person, includes movie and swim or admission fee is hour. Instructor Becky Holmquist. $3 /person, includes movie, swim and water slide. # Day Begins Time Location Memberships do not apply. Birthday parties and youth 88 Wed. June 17 4:30 p.m. North View groups welcome. Refreshments will be sold. If your group FUN WITH CLAY — NEW is larger than 20, call Donna at 569 -3400 to make a reservation. Push, smoosh, and squeeze! Add a dab here, add a dab SUMMER DAY CAMP — AUGUST 11 -13 there! Everyone loves to work with clay! Here is an Day camp is designed to offer girls and boys in grades 1 -6 opportunity to work with a variety of different kinds of a structured program with a group their own age. This clay. We'll make edible play dough, kool aid play dough, year's activities will revolve around the theme "This land bread dough, modeling clay and bread crumb clay. If they is your land, this land is my land." Camp cooking, nature want, participants can take home their projects and the activities, games, songs and arts and crafts are all part of different types of clay. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee the fun. Children will be under the supervision of the 1992 $13.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. summer recreation staff. Campers should bring a lunch on # Day Begins Time Location August 11 and 12, beverage provided. A cookout is 89 T &TH June 16 9:30 a.m. Firehouse -P planned for August 13. A snack will be provided each day. 90 T &TH June 16 11:00 a.m. Orchard Lane -P Due to construction on 69th Avenue, day camp will be held at East Palmer Park. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 a.m. at the ADVENTURES IN CRITTERVILLE II — NEW following parks: Grandview, Kylawn, Evergreen, Orchard In Adventures In Critterville II, we'll explore the Lane, Willow Lane and West Palmer. There must be a fascinating world of butterflies at the Palmer Lake Nature minimum of six children. Bus will return approximately Area. Critterville participants will first make a butterfly 3:15 -3:30 p.m. Deadline to register is July 31, space catcher. Then, on our butterfly science safari, we'll try to permitting. No refunds issued after July 31. Registration catch a variety of different kinds of butterflies. Children Fee $18.50/3 Days. will also make a craft and enjoy a snack. A unique nature # Days Begins Location experience for girls and boys in grades 1 -6. Due to 93 T,W,TH Aug. 11 East Palmer -P construction on 69th Avenue, the class will be held at East EXPLORER'S DAY CAMP — AUGUST 18.20 Palmer Park. Registration Fee $4.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. Boys and girls in grades 2 -6 will have an opportunity to # Day Date Time Location "Explore The Water Around Us ". Making boats, racing 91 Wed. June 24 9:30 a.m. East Palmer Park them down the creek, canoeing, outdoor cooking, and studying pond creatures are a few of the fun activities. BABYSITTING CLINIC Explorer's will swim at Elm Creek on August 20. (In case Students will learn about the fascinating and challenging of inclement weather, children will swim at the world of childcare. They will learn how to provide basic community center instead of Elm Creek) Children will be childcare, recreational activities for young children, how under the supervision of the 1992 summer recreation staff. to prevent accidents, how to give simple first aid, and how Everyone should bring a lunch August 18, beverage to utilize community resources for emergency help. This provided. Cookouts are planned for August 19 & 20. A is a must for any student interested in babysitting. Class snack will be provided each day. Due to construction on attendance at all sessions is required to be awarded Red 69th Avenue, Explorer's Day Camp will be conducted at Cross completion card. Bring a snack, pencil and paper. East Palmer Park on August 18 & 19. Bring your suit and For grades 4 -6. Fee $14.00/3 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. towel on August 20 for swimming. Bus pickups begin at Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified Instructor. 8:15 a.m. at the following parks: Grandview, Kylawn, # Days Begins Time Location Evergreen, Orchard Lane, Willow Lane and West Palmer. 92 M,T,W Aug. 17 9:00 a.m. CC There must be a minimum of six children. Bus will return KID'S CARNIVAL approximately 3:15 -3:30 p.m. Deadline to register is August 7, space permitting. No refunds issued after Kid's Carnival, formerly Penny Carnival, is back and it's August 7. Registration Fee $20.00/3 Days. better than ever. Carnival booths will include the fish # Days Begins Location pond, candy walk, face painting, spin art, lollipop tree and 94 T,W,TH Aug. 18 East Palmer -P duck pond. Refreshments will be sold. Parents and kids of all ages are invited to have fun as they spend some pennies, nickels and dimes. Booths are priced from 4-10 cents. Kid's KIDS FISHING CONTEST Carnival will be held from 1 -3 p.m. on Friday, July 17 in In conjunction with Earle Brown Days, the fishing contest Central Park located behind the community center. In case will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at of rain, Kid's Carnival will be moved indoors to the Shingle Creek near the community center. Unbelievable community center. Don't miss this popular event. Adult prizes will be given away, including first, second, and third volunteers are needed to help run some of the booths. If place in four different fish categories. FREE! Check in you can help, please call Sue at 569 -3400. begins at 11:45 a.m. next to the community center parking Day Date Time Location lot. Children must supply their own rod and reel and bait. Fri. July 17 1:00 P.M. Central Park When registering, use child's grade as of Fall 1992 10 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED DISTRICT 3 HERSHEY TRACK MEET BOOKLYN CENTER JUNIOR ROYALTY All 9 -14 year olds (as of Dec. 31, 1992) are invited to A new Junior Queen and Junior Commodore will be participate in the Hershey Track meet on Sat., June 27, at crowned on Sunday, June 28 at the Earle Brown Heritage Cooper High School in New Hope. The cost is $2. Center. Together with their court of two Princesses and Participants can compete in as many as three events. First two Vice Commodores, they will represent the City of and second place winners may advance to the state Brooklyn Center for one year. The program stresses fun competition. For registration information, call Susan and friendship for the children and their families through Bassett, New Hope Recreation, 531 -5151. a variety of appearances and activities throughout the YOUTH FOOTBALL year. As part of the selection process, the children For youths in grades 1 -6. Registration dates will be: participate in several fun filled activities in and around the Saturday, August 8, 1992 week of Earle Brown Days. They are judged on their Saturday, August 15, 1992 maturity, poise, personality and manners. This is not a Registration will be taken at the community center from talent or beauty contest. Eligible boys and girls must have Noon -2 p.m. on the above dates. Registration fee $20. birthdays that fall between September 2, 1985 - August 31, Questions call Joe Ericksen at 569 -3400. 1987 and must live in Brooklyn Center. Entry forms will be distributed through the schools in April or pick up a form YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION at the community center. Entries must be received by May For further information. call: 16, 1992. For more information, call 569 -3400. American Little League - Les Thurs - 561 -5853 National Little League - Mike Schmaedeka - 561 -9403 , Babe Ruth -Mike Streitz - 535918 PAR . , . 6 WEEKS — FREE FUN — 1.3:30 P.M. Children in grades K -6 are invited to "drop -in" at the location nearest them for some great activities. Be part of the games, tournaments and special events! With input from YOU, our qualified summer staff will plan these and other exciting events during the summer. There will also be plenty of free time to check out board games, box hockey, balls, jacks and frisbees. BROOKLANE ...... 65th & Brooklyn Blvd. Mon. & Wed.......... June 224uly 29 GRANDVIEW ...... 59th & Humboldt Ave. N Mon. & Wed.......... June 22 -July 29 WEST PALMER .... 71st & Palmer Lake Cir Mon. & Wed.......... June 224uly 29 WILLOW LANE .... 69th & Orchard Ave. N Mon. & Wed.......... June 224uly 29 BELLVUE .......... 55th & Aldrich Ave. N Tues. & Thurs......... June 234uly 30 KYLAWN ......... 61st & Kyle Tues. & Thurs......... June 234uly 30 EVERGREEN ...... 72nd & Bryant Ave. N Tues. & Thurs......... June 234uly 30 NORTHPORT ...... 55th & Sailor Lane Tues. & Thurs......... June 23 4uly 30 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE HOW TO REGISTER Children in grades K -6 (minimum age kindergarten in the There is no fee for the program (except for the optional fall) who are registered. Children are supervised only craft offered once a week), but parents must register their while at the drop -in park area. The participants may come children wishing to participate. and go at their own discretion. Parents are expected to set THERE ARE THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER their own guidelines for their children. The summer Park ■ Parents are invited to come to the park on the first day, meet Drop -In staff will not assume this responsibility. Park the staff and register. Drop -In activity fliers are available from the staff on a ■ Parents may register at the Brooklyn Center Community weekly basis and are posted at the community center. Center. ■ Children may pick up the form at the park and bring it back. PUPPET PLAYHOUSE - I Thanks to the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, the City of Brooklyn Center has a spectacular Puppet Playhouse. The traveling Puppet Playhouse program returns for another entertaining season at each PARK listed, except where noted below. Pack a snack or lunch and come see your favorite puppet friends. It is recommended that an adult accompany preschoolers during the shows. The season begins the week of June 22 and runs through August 6. A special evening performance on Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m. will be offered through the Entertainment in The Park series in Central Park. All performances are V2 hour and are free. Monday Tuesday Garden City -S 10:00 a.m. East Palmer 10:00 a.m. Central 11:00 a.m. K lawn 11:00 a.m. Lions Noon Northport Noon Bellvue 1:00 P.M. Happy Hollow 1:00 P.M. Wednesday Thursday Riverdale 10:00 a.m. Freeway 10:00 a.m. Evergreen 11:00 a.m. West Palmer 11:00 a.m. Firehouse Noon Willow Lane Noon Grandview 1:00 P.M. Orchard Lane 1:00 P.M. For maximum enjoyment by all, we ask that dogs be kept at home and bikes be parked to the side of the audience. 11 CIAO 1 10th ANNUAL BROOKLYN CENTER EARLE BROWN DAYS Wednesday, June 17 r nr 7:00 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest ** - Central Park Thursday, June 18 7:00 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest** - Central Park Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21 Dudley /Budweiser /Easton Classic Softball Tournament* - Central Park Monday, June 22 7:00 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest Finals** - Central Park Tuesday, June 23 7:00 p.m. The Rockin' Hollywoods Concert - Central Park Wednesday, June 24 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Ice Cream Social featuring the Brooklyn Community Band - Brookdale Thursday, June 25 6:30 p.m. Parade - 69th & Dupont to 59th & Dupont Friday, June 26 10:00 a.m. Craft Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center 1:00 P.M. Mickey's Beach Party* - Community Center 6:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament *fir - - Brooklyn Center courts 6:30 p.m. Barn Dance* - featuring Best Buddies and Bear Creek Band - Earle Brown Heritage Center Saturday, June 27 8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament** - Centerbrook Golf Course 9:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament** - Brooklyn Center courts 9:00 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament** - Brooklyn Center fields 10:00 a.m. Craft Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center Noon Kid's Fishing Contest - Shingle Creek 1:00 P.M. Bingo* - Community Center 2:30 p.m. Picnic & Games - Central Park Sunday, June 28 9:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament** - Brooklyn Center courts 9:00 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament** - Brooklyn Center fields 9:30 a.m. Classic Car Shower - Earle Brown Heritage Center 2:30 p.m. Junior Royalty Coronation,* - Earle Brown Heritage Center 7:00 p.m. Sunday In Central Park featuring Ducktales & Dancer - Central Park 10:00 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. 12 BROOKLYN CENTER ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK Entertainment In The Park begins June 16. The FREE programs will be held in Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located behind the community center). Central Park is accessible to the handicapped. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be sold. Programs begin at 7 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 569 -3400. *In case of rain, program will be held in Constitution Hall at the community center. **This evening's program will be interpreted in American Sign Language. 1992 Schedule Tuesday, June 16 *Reuben Ristrom and The Bourbon Street Boys - Dixieland jazz band Tuesday, June 23 The Rockin' Hollywoods - The hottest 50's group in the Twin Cities area Tuesday, June 30 *Zwack Old Tyme Band - Polkas, waltzes, variety Tuesday, July 7 Brooklyn Community Band - Band music at its finest Tuesday, July 14 Cedar Avenue Big Band - One of Minnesota's premier big bands * *Tuesday, July 21 *Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse In this special evening performance, children will see some of their favorite puppets and *Kidsong & Company - Children's music Tuesday, July 28 *Variety Tonight - Featuring some of Minnesota's finest amateur entertainers Tuesday, August 4 *Medicine Show Music Company - Vaudeville style music and stage show Tuesday, August 11 Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery - Featuring Scott Hansen and other comedians Tuesday, August 18 Chmielewski Fun Time Show Band - Polka, variety 13 Preschool Activities PRESCHOOL 1992.93 PEEWEE COWABUNGA COOKERY — NEW Registration for 1992 fall preschool will begin Saturday, Peewee Cowabunga Cookery is a unique experience for May 2 at 11 a.m. (Blue preschool numbers will be given out children ages 4 -5. Children entering kindergarten in fall at 10 a.m.) The preschool program at the Brooklyn Center of '92 may register for this class. Each session is designed Community Center is for children 3V2 -5 years old. to introduce participants to a different cooking area. Children must be 3V2 by October 31, 1992 and be toilet Cool dudes may register for one or all of the workshops. trained. (Children turning 3V2 between November 1 and Students should bring an apron. Registration Fee $6.50 December 31, 1992 may be placed on a waiting list for for each session or $13 for all three sessions. winter and spring sessions.) The program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, science and community CHOCOLATE PIZZA — NEW awareness. Your child will learn numbers, colors, games If you like chocolate, you'll love this class! Students will stressing coordination, finger plays, and stories will be make their very own personal pan chocolate PIZZA read. Field trips and parent programs are also part of the covered with an assortment of toppings. It looks like program. The fee is for the 12 week fall session. If you pizza, but instead of pepperoni, we'll use red cherries; should find it necessary to request a refund between the instead of green peppers, it's sliced green cherries; and time of registration and Sept. 8, there will be a $10 adminis- instead of cheese, there will be melted white chocolate tration charge. Instructor Mrs. Braun, certified teacher. drizzled over the top. This is fun to make and heavenly # Day Begins Time Cost to eat! Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 1V2 hours. 500 Mon. Sept. 14 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $47 Instructor Kay Larson. 501 Mon. Sept. 14 12:30- 2:30 p.m. 47 # Day Date Time Location 502 Fri. Sept. 11 9:30 -11:30 a.m. 47 98 Mon. June 15 10:00 a.m. CC 503 T & TH Sept. 8 9:00 -10:30 a.m. 72 TURTLE POWER COOKIES - NEW 504 T & TH Sept. 8 10:45 -12:15 p.m. 72 Calling all dudes and dudettes! Come join in the fun as 505 T & TH Sept. 8 1:00- 3:00 p.m. 95 w e make TURTLE cookies. Children will use their PRESCHOOL THEME WEEKS imaginations, as they create and decorate their own Summer fun and creativity are emphasized each week in turtle cookies. We'll make some all time favorites too. this popular recreation program. During this unique three Cowabunga!!! They're fun to make and even more fun week series, children are encouraged to use their imagina- to eat. Don't forget to bring a small shoe box to carry tions in crafts, music, creative dramatics and other activities home your cookies. Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. while enjoying the companionship of other preschoolers. Class 1 V2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. Each week meets Monday- Thursday for two hours each # Day Date Time Location day. Register for one week or all three! The fee is $17 per 99 Mon. June 22 10:00 a.m. CC week or $40 if you register for all three sessions. The TURTLE CAKE & TURTLE PIE — NEW instructor Mrs. Novotny is a certified teacher specializing in Early Childhood Family Education. It's time to PARTY! Turtle lovers will have fun creating UNDER THE BIG TOP turtle cake with ice cream and turtle pie using lots of Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Sign up now for four fun filled days chocolate and nuts. The turtle cake will be eaten in class; under the Big Top. Children will experience the excitement beverage provided. Each child will take home their very of the circus through art activities, creative dramatics and own turtle pie. Bring a box for your pie. Pie is songs. Please bring a shoe box on Monday to decorate. approximately 6 in diameter. Registration Fee $6.50/ Family members are invited the last few minutes on 1 Session. Class 1V2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. Thursday for the grand finale circus performance! # Day Date Time Location Registration Fee $17.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours. 100 Mon. June 29 10:00 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location SUPER SUNDAE PARTY 95 M -TH July 20 9:30 a.m. Garden City -S A special treat awaits you and your pre - kindergarten age ATTENTION: MISSION CONTROL child at the Super Sundae Party. Discover the fun of All aboard for this week's journey to the final frontier, making ice cream in a coffee can! While the ice cream is "Outer Space ". Little astronauts will explore the sun, hardening, we'll make a topping, whip cream, slice fruit moon, stars and other planets through creative movement, and chop nuts all in preparation for our very own Sundae crafts, stories and songs. Space is limited, reserve your seat Party! Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session, includes parent now! Registration Fee $17.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours. and child. Class 1V2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location 96 M -TH July 27 9:30 a.m. Garden City -S 101 Wed. June 24 6:30 p.m. CC BUGS, BUGS & MORE BUGS! PLEASE NOTE! Bugs, butterflies, and beetles will be the focus of this In the preschool programs, children may get paint, glue, special week. Children will find out all about these insects food or other art media on their clothing and shoes. The through crafts, identification, stories and games. The parks and recreation department recommends "catch and release" philosophy will be taught. participants dress in old play clothes. Registration Fee $17.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours. Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions, the # Day Begins Time Location programs are open to Pre - Kindergarten children 3V2 -6 97 M -TH Aug. 3 9:30 a.m. Garden City -S years old. Children must be 3V2 years old by June, 1992. 14 PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADVENTURES IN PEEWEE CRITTERVILLE —NEW UNDERWATER EXPLORATION Let's visit the butterflies at the Palmer Lake Nature Area. Come and join the fun as we become underwater scientists. Peewee Critterville participants will first make a butterfly We will go to the depths of the sea to explore the catcher. Then, on our butterfly science safari, we'll try to underwater world with a craft, story and games. Don't catch a variety of different kinds of butterflies. Children worry, we will watch out for the sharks! Registration Fee will also make a special craft and enjoy a snack. A unique $5.50/1 Session. Instructor Nancy Novotny. nature experience for children ages 31/2 -5 years. Children # Day Date Time Location entering kindergarten in fall of '92 may register for this 110 Tues. July 14 9:30 a.m. Garden City -S class. Dress for the weather and wear old clothes and 111 Tues. July 29 6:30 p.m. CC shoes. Due to construction on 69th Avenue, the class will be held at East Palmer Park. Registration Fee $4.00/ KID'S CARNIVAL — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. # Day Date Time Location If you want to spend an afternoon having fun and doing 102 Wed. June 17 9:30 a.m. East Palmer -P something for the children in the community, read on! Volunteers are needed to help run booths at our annual Kid's Carnival on July 17. The fish pond, candy walk, face CAUTION: CHILDREN AT WORK painting, and duck pond are just a few of the activities that This class is designed for the little builder in your family. make Kid's Carnival such a popular children's event! Under careful supervision, each child will design their Volunteers are needed from approximately 12:30 -3 p.m. If very own special project using wood, nails, styrofoam and you can help, call Sue or Kathy at 569 -3400. glue. We'll even hammer out a special treat to eat in class! Instruction will be given in safety, courtesy and proper use TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE of tools. Each little builder will have an opportunity to earn a special Builder's Certificate. Registration Fee $5.50/ Children will have an opportunity to participate in 1 Session. Class 1 V2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. beginning creative dance movements. This is a great class # Day Date Time Location for the beginner dancer. There will be a short 103 Mon. June 29 6:30 p.m. CC demonstration the last day. For preschool children who will be at least 31/1 years old by June 1, 1992. Fee $12.00/ 6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Rachel Woods. FOR THE BIRDS # Day Begins Time Location Do all birds eat worms? Is it important to provide food for 112 Mon. June 15 5:45 p.m. North View them? In this class children will learn basic facts about some of the birds in the area through stories and creative GYMSTERS 1 movement. We will make a special bird feeder for you to take home and put out for your own little bird friends. Basic gymnastics and exercises are designed to improve Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 11 hours. child's motor skills and coordination. Class activities Instructor Nancy Novotny. include tumbling and an introduction to the balance beam, # Day Date Time Location bars and vault. Students must be able to do all skills before 104 Wed. July 8 9:30 a.m. Garden City -S advancing to Gymsters II. For boys and girls ages 3V2 -5. 105 Wed. July 8 6:30 p.m. CC (Children must be 3V2 by June 15, 1992.) Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $16.00/6 Sessions. Instructors Theresa Mickelson #'s 113, 115; Linda Schiesl PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL CLUB #'s 114,116. Playmates is a special park program designed for your # Day Begins Time Location active preschooler. Children will have fun with crafts, 113 Thurs. June 18 6:50 p.m. North View games, stories and songs. The minimum age is 3V2 years 114 Tues. June 23 11.45 a.m North View old by July 31, 1992. Playmates Preschool Club will meet 115 Tues. June 23 6:00 p.m. North View twice a week at the PARK listed below. Children are 116 Thurs. June 25 11:45 a.m. North View supervised by the parks and recreation department summer staff. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Weeks. Sessions 1 GYMSTERS II hour. # Day Begins Time Location Students must be able to do all the skills in Gymsters I 106 M &W June 15 9:30 a.m. Orchard Lane before taking this class. Children will learn more advanced 107 M &W June 15 10:50 a.m. Willow Lane moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. For 108 T &TH June 16 9:30 a.m. Evergreen preschool children 4 and up who have passed the 109 T &TH June 16 10:50 a.m. Grandview Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $16.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Theresa Mickelson #117; Linda Schiesl #118. # Day Begins Time Location 117 Thurs. June 18 6:00 p.m. North View 118 Thurs. June 25 10:45 a.m. North View 15 Special Activities I I KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS MINI-500 TOURNAMENT Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 through 6. Minimum age is 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Students will learn the forehand, backhand, serving, court Cost $3 per person, includes coffee. All players agree to rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet; balls abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run are furnished. In case of rain, meet at park shelter building. by senior adult volunteers on Saturday, July 18 and August Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee 15, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community $17.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 119, 120, Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the 121, 123, 124; Intermediate #'s 122, 125. lower level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. # Day Begins Time Location STAIRWAY TO STARDOM TALENT CONTEST 119 M &W June 15 10:30 a.m. Evergreen -P The preliminaries will be held at 7 p.m. on June 17 and 18, 120 M &W June 15 11:50 a.m. Grandview -P and the finals will be held on June 22 in Brooklyn Center 121 M &W June 15 1:20 p.m. Northport-P Central Park The contest is open to all ages. There are three 122 M &W July 13 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P divisions, junior 12 and under, teen 13-19, and adult 20 and 123 M &W July 13 10:45 a.m. West Palmer -P over. Contest is open to amateur entertainers only. Entry 124 M &W July 13 Noon Willow Lane -P fees are $20 for a solo act, $25 for two people and $30 for 125 M &W July 13 4:00 p.m. BCHS three or more. Prizes will be awarded. Applications will be TEEN TENNIS LESSONS available at the community center and the library around Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. Students will learn May 1. In case of rain, the talent contest will be held basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. Bring indoors at the community center. The Stairway To Stardom your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet twice Talent Contest is an Earle Brown Days event. For more a week for 3 weeks. In case of rain, meet at park shelter information, call 569 -3400. building. Registration Fee $17.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR — CRAFTERS NEEDED hour. Beginning #126, Intermediate #127. # Day Begins Time Location Exhibitors are needed for the third annual Earle Brown Days Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair will be held outdoors on 126 M &W June 15 5:05 p.m. BCHS the green at the Earle Brown Heritage Center on Friday, 127 M &W July 13 5:05 p.m. BCHS June 26 and Saturday, June 27. Items must be handcrafted. ADULT TENNIS LESSONS The fee is $45 per booth space. To receive information or Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have an application, call 533 -1851 or 569 -3400. had previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings, COURAGE CENTER serves and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are Courage Center is an agency serving persons with furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. R physical disabilities, or speech, hearing and vision Registration Fee $17.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 128,129,130; Intermediate #131. disorders. Many opportunities are available: adaptive physical education classes, day camps, field trips and # Day Begins Time Location special events. If you are interested and want to have fun, 128 M &W June 15 6:10 p.m. BCHS call Karyl Hoeger, 520 -0495. 129 M &W June 15 7:15 p.m. BCHS SERVICES TO SENIORS AND DISABLED 130 M &W July 13 6:10 p.m. BCHS 131 M &W July 13 7:15 p.m. BCHS CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to OUTDOOR SUMMER VOLLEYBALL eligible persons who are over 60 years and disabled persons of any age, living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn The Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department will Center and south to 49th Ave. N in Mpls. Hot meals are again be offering the popular adult summer volleyball delivered by volunteers at noon Monday through Friday. league program. If you are interested in forming a team and The Chore Program includes yard work, minor home participating in our league, call 569 -3400 for information. repairs, window washing, housekeeping and clean -up. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND Workers are skills -bank applicants whose references are The band is co- sponsored by the parks and recreation thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our list of departments of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and is workers and referred to you when you call for service. You open to all post high school age men and women. New pay the worker when the job is completed. Contact Terry members are welcome. Don't miss their concerts on July or Lois at 566 -%00. 24 at Brookdale and July 7 at Entertainment In The Park. BROADWAY DROP -IN Director Paul Schierenbeck For information about playing The Broadway Drop -In Center is part of the Northwest in the band or other summer performances, call 569 -3400. Hennepin Community support program. This social 10th Annual DUDLEY/BUDWEISER/EASTON recreation program is for adults in Northwest Hennepin Minnesota Classic who have experienced mental health difficulties. The drop -in center offers a variety of activities: table games, Featuring defending World Champions Ritches Superior athletics, socialization, art, individual living skills and from Windsor Lockes Connecticut. community outings. Most activities offered are at little or Come and watch our state teams compete against no cost to the participant. For more information contact national powers for a berth in the USSSA World Series. Mary at 535 -6069. A calendar of events is available upon June 19,20,21 in Brooklyn Center request. Come see us at 5510 W. Broadway/ Crystal Gallery Admission: $6/weekend pass; $3 /day Mall, Room 112 -A. Men's Major NIT. Call 569-3400 for more Information 16 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADAPTED RECREATION The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West Hennepin Community Center. Participants must pre- register. West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social /recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation programs. Call 933 -9105 for information and registration procedures. AUGUST ACTION — A recreation program designed for BOWLING LEAGUE — Join in our league every Monday children ages 5 -12 of all abilities. Activities include: night. For adults 18 years and older who want to improve crafts, music, sports and lots more fun! August Action their techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends meets at Zanewood Community Center, 7200 Zane Ave. and just have fun! The league runs June 15- August 10, N, on Saturday, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m.-Noon. 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. $15 Advanced registration fee, $10. league fee, also $2.50 for each Monday bowled. ADULT SOFTBALL —An adult softball team is being formed TEEN BOWLING LEAGUE — Meet new friends at our to play in a Minneapolis adapted league. The games will pular bowling league on Monday afternoons, 4 -6 p.m., run be played at Powderhom Park in Minneapolis on Tuesday e 15 - August 10. For teens ages 12-17. The league fee evenings. Participants must furnish their own is $17 plus $2.50 for each Monday bowled. We bowl at transportation. For more information including the cost, Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. call Don at 933 -9105. "WANTED: RECREATION COMPANIONS!" —Brooklyn WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL — Do you enjoy meeting Center Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation new friends or like socializing with a group of people? with West Hennepin Community Services, is seeking Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of activities. volunteers to participate in recreation programs as a Hiking, crafts, picnics, swimming, movies and other recreation companion. It's a great way to share your special activities will be planned with input from you. We favorite leisure activities with a participant who has a meet at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, disability. For more information about these fun and 7 -9 p.m June 17- August 12. The fee is $20. exciting opportunities, call Deb or Don at 933 -9105. Come share your talents with us!!! Teen Activities SUMMER CONDITIONING BOY'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL This is a total physical fitness class for junior and senior An organized, recreational boy's slowpitch softball league high school students. Activities include: daily stretching will be offered this summer in cooperation with other exercises to increase flexibility, weight- training to build Northwest suburban parks & recreation departments. strength, plyometric exercises to improve running speed, Form your own team or call 569 -3400 to be placed on a and cardiovascular endurance training for the heart -lung team. Practice begins early June. The registration fee is $20 system. Class will meet Monday through Friday for four per person which includes a t -shirt. Register by June 1. weeks. Participants may register for either one or both 47 Division 1: Ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1992 sessions. For male and female athletes entering grades 48 Division 2: Ages 16-18 as of August 1, 1992 8 -12. Registration Fee $40 /one session, $50 /two sessions. GIRL'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE Classes 2 hours. Instructors Park Center Coaches. # Day Begins Time Location For grades 7 -9. Teams from Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn 132 M -F June 15 10:30 a.m. Park Center Park play in the league. 133 M -F July 13 10:30 a.m. Park Center For grades 10-12 with teams from Brookyn Center, Brooklyn BEGINNING MODELING Park and Fridley. For girls in grades 5-8 who are interested in learning about Grades are as of May 1, 1992. The deadline for sign -up for makeup, hair care and styling, skin care, colors for self both leagues is May 15. The registration fee is $27 per improvement and self esteem. Class will be highlighted player which includes a t -shirt. with a fashion show by the girls for their friends and family 49 Grades 7 -9 the last night. Registration Fee $13.00/6 Sessions. Classes 50 Grades 10 -12 1 hour. Instructor Charlene Lubrecht. GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL # Day Begins Time Location A program designed for girls going into grades 7 -12 during 134 Wed. June 17 6:30 p.m. North View the 1992 -93 school year. Girls are placed on teams with 135 Wed. June 17 7:30 p.m. North View players from different schools. There are no coaches JR HIGH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL allowed. The girls run their own teams. League play begins For junior high teens in grades 7 -9 during the '92-93 school late May on Monday and Wednesday evenings for 10 -12 year. This camp is designed to give players the opportunity weeks. Registration Fee $40 includes a t- shirt. #45 Junior to learn and practice the skills of fast pitch softball including High league —grades 7 -9, #46 Senior High league —grades bunting, hitting, pitching, base running, throwing 10 -12. mechanics and defensive skills. Fee $20.00/5 Weeks. # Day Begins Time Location Classes 2 hours. Instructor Park Center Sr. High Varsity 45 M & W Late May To be NVJH & PCHS Coach, Pam Hennen. Day and time of class to be 46 M & W Late May I announced J NVJH & PCHS announced. For more information, call Joe at 569 -3400. 17 Adult Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL attending morning exercise classes at the community center. By showing your current college identification card or The minimum age is six months. The cost is $1 for each fee statement, you may register for selected aerobic child. After classes, parents are invited to relax in our classes at $3 off the regular rate. This special applies to concession area before picking up their child. The "PLAY academic, technical, vocational and trade school full CORNER" will be open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 -11:15 a.m. time students. See class #'s 137 -143 for description, AEROBIC DANCE CLASSES location and time. • All aerobic classes offer complete and effective conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. STEP AEROBICS • Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, Step Aerobics! It's the hottest and newest trend in aerobic muscle group work and cool down stretching. fitness! This fun class provides the benefits of low impact • Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. cardiovascular conditioning and strength training, • All classes are COED. especially in the legs and buttocks. Men and women love • Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per the basic movements offered in this stationary stair step week. This can be a combination of classes or classes class. No class June 18. Registration Fee $15.50/10 and walkin& swimming, biking, etc. Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Deb Eldridge. • Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class description. # Day Begins Time Location • Childcare available for morning weekday classes - 142 Thurs. June 11 7:00 p.m. CC See Childcare. SHAPE WITH WEIGHTS - NEW • Exercise in air conditioned comfort. This popular class is new, safe and it works! With light BONUS BONUS weights and high repetitions, you will shape, strengthen and define muscles faster and more effectively without increasing workout time! You'll be amazed at how your Pisses ctin be Used to trN otit body reacts when weights are used along with sound, correct exercise techniques. A high intensity, low impact aerobic section is included. Please don't purchase weights BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS prior to the first class. Registration Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, Classes 1 hour. Instructor Rachel Woods. why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction # Day Begins Time Location and low impact, too ... easy on your joints. No class June 143 Wed. June 24 7:00 p.m. CC 22. Registration Fee $17.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. AEROBIC SUMMER DROP -IN CARDi # Day Begins Time Location Want to exercise but... 136 Mon. June 15 7:00 p.m. CC Its too hot outside. You want to bring a guest. INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS You can't commit to a summer exercise schedule. This low impact class is at a little faster pace, fun, It's raining and you can't play golf! challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout Just passing through town. without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. No Here's a perfect solution for you; design your own class June 18 for #137 and June 22. Classes 50 min. schedule!!! Aerobic classes can be interchanged to Instructors Deb Eldridge #137, Vicki Syslo #138, Bev accommodate your busy schedule. Aerobic drop -in cards Wilson #'s 139, 140. are designed for people who cannot commit to the same CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $15.50/10 SESSIONS exercise class every week Drop -in when it fits your # Day Begins Time Location schedule. Cards are only valid for summer. They are 137 Thurs. June 11 6:00 p.m. CC non - transferable and non - refundable. Sometimes CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $17.50/11 SESSIONS circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a 138 Mon. June 15 6:00 p.m. CC class; therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to 139 Tues. June 16 9:15 a.m. CC check the current schedule. Now, there's no reason not to 140 Thurs. June 18 9:15 a.m. CC exercise with us! CARD OPTIONS AEROBIC /STEP COMBO — NEW # 144 12 Classes - $18.50 This class combines our regular intermediate low impact # 145 10 Classes - $17.50 aerobic class with the newest trend of step aerobics. There # 146 5 Classes - $10.00 will be a 10 minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact # 147 1 Class - $ 2.75 aerobics, 10-15 minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. Stationary steps provided. Registration NOTICE Fee $18.00/ 10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Rachel Woods # Day Begins Time Location 141 Wed. June 24 6:00 p.m. CC 18 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ AQUA EXERCISE — COED For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise Exercise in water for better health and trimmer figure. You who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience and look better. Using music of the big band era, this class done to music. Classes 50 min. No class July 1, 2 & 4. will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the Instructors Lisa Dietz #158, Vicki Syslo #'s 157,159-162. vascular system at a level safe and comfortable for you. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $14.00/9 SESSIONS Although this is a program directed towards individuals # Day Begins Time Location 55 years and older, interested individuals of variable 157 Sat. June 20 10:30 a.m. CC ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear loose CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $15.50/10 SESSIONS fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration Fee $12.00/11 158 Tues. June 23 6:00 p.m. North View Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. 159 Wed. June 24 8:30 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 160 Thurs. June 25 7:00 p.m. North View 148 Tues. June 16 10:15 a.m. CC CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $9.50/6 SESSIONS 149 Thurs. June 18 10:15 a.m. CC 161 Tues. Aug. 25 10:15 a.m. CC 162 Thurs. Aug. 27 9:15 a.m. CC CHAIR FITNESS AQUA — BIG, HEALTHY & FIT This class is designed for men and women who have not Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you actively exercised for some time and know they must! If because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of you consider yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible, movement through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise have a balance problem, bad back, bum knees or don't like is fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of exercising in the water, this class is for you! The exercises exhilaration. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your are gentle, start slow and build gradually to improve face in the water. No class July 2. Registration Fee strength, flexibility, promote better circulation and $15.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. increase stamina. All are done seated and choreographed e Location Begins Time to music in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Fee # 163 Day Day June 25 T i m p.m. North View $12.00/ 11 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location AQUA JOGGING — NEW 150 Tues. June 16 11:15 a.m. CC Aqua jogging, the latest in aqua exercise! Using a floatation device, this class combines conditioning, aerobic exercise EXERCISE FACILITIES /PROGRAMS and water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! *Healthbeat — An outdoor one mile exercise course, Swimming skills are not required but participants should combining a complete physical fitness program with be comfortable in deep water. (Great for those who are outdoor fun for the whole family. The course begins overweight, have joint problems, are recovering from an and ends at the north end of Central Park, convenient injury or are looking for a new experience in water for individuals interested in using the facilities at the exercise.) Floatation devices are furnished or you may community center. Each station in the course provides bring your own aqua vest. No class July 2. Classes 50 min. three different levels of exercise. Instructors Lisa Dietz #164, Vicki Syslo #'s 165, 166. *Shingle Creek Trailway — Separate trails for bikers CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $26.75/10 SESSIONS # Day Begins Time Location Tues. and hikers. A pleasant three mile walk or bicycle ride 164 D June 23 Time p.m. North View paralleling Shingle Creek and accessible from the 165 T ues. June 25 8:00 P.M. North View community center. The trail presently connects from A WEEK, $16.00/6 SESSIONS Palmer Lake Nature Area to Lions Park and with the 166 Fri. Aug. CLASSES ONCE E 9:30 a.m. CC Minneapolis system. AQUA EXERCISE DROP -IN SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week and This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women Participate in this popular form of exercise. The first 10 T T ears and older. by minutes will be open swimming or water jogging, followed y (Only one both P must meet age by 40 minutes of fun and invigorating exercises done to requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your music. You need not be a swimmer or put your face in the face in the water. When registering, please furnish your water. No class June 29. Register for 10 weeks and save doctor's name and number. No class July 4th. Classes 50 money or pay each time. Registration Fee $15.50/10 Sessions min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. or $2.50 per time. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $9/9 SESSIONS # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 167 Mon. June 22 8:05 p.m. North View 151 Sat. June 20 9:30 a.m. CC CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $6/6 SESSIONS SELF - DEFENSE FOR WOMEN 152 Tues. Aug. 25 9:15 a.m. CC This course emphasizes learning to protect yourself by 153 Tues. Aug. 25 11:10 a.m. CC using common sense and practical self- defense 154 Thurs. Aug. 27 10:15 a.m. CC techniques. Instruction will also be given in basic karate 155 Thurs. Aug. 27 11:10 a.m. CC punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose 156 Fri. Aug. 28 10:30 a.m. CC fitting clothing. Registration Fee $15.50/4 Sessions. Classes 11/2 hours. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swhn suits; sorry, # Day Begins Time Location we are ]lot responsible. 168 Wed. June 17 9:30 a.m. North View 19 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADULT BEGINNING KARATE OMNI AND GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE This is a beginning course in karate. Participants will learn Join us on Thursday, July 9 for a day in St. Paul. The first the basic kicks and punches, self- defense, and safety. The stop will be lunch on your own at Sweet Cravings. After first karate routine called FORM will be introduced. High lunch, sit back and enjoy a thrilling movie experience, school students may register for this class. Registration Fee "Tropical Rainforest ", in the Omni Theater. The final stop $12.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer, is Summit Ave. for a tour of the Governor's Residence. 3rd degree black belt with 8 years teaching experience. $11/person includes theater ticket, tour, escort and # Day Begins Time Location transportation. Approximate time: 10:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 169 Mon. June 22 6:15 p.m. North View 12, registration deadline. Trip #611. 170 Wed. June 24 6:15 p.m. North View COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS POTTERY Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new and hand building. The community center offers a unique friends. Transits or motorcoach buses are used for day opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the outings. Registration for trips are only accepted by mail or registration fee clay for class projects, unlimited practice in person, no phone registrations. Deadline dates listed are time and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. on a space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if Please allow about $6 to purchase tools. No class July 7 & trip is cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your 14. Registration Fee $37.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. place. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Instructor Karen Haberle. Community Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. Call 569- 3400.Registration accepted immediately. # Day Begins Time Location June 24— FRIENDLY FARIBAULT —We're heading for 171 Tues. June 9 6:30 p.m. CC Faribault, MN., a lovely town filled with historical and 172 Tues. Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. CC artistic attractions, with lunch at the popular Lavender LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES Inn. $34 /person includes tours of the Alexander Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the Faribault House, Ivan Whillock Studio (with demon - community center or have had previous experience and stration), The Shattuck Historic District, Cathedral of are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an Our Merciful Savior, lunch, and transportation. unlimited basis other than class time, and students may Approximate time: 8 a.m.-5-45 p.m. May 29, registra- have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab tion deadline. Trip #607. program is designed for individuals who want to work July 17-27—YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK & THE independently. Clay may be purchased at the community GRAND TETONS —The splendor of Yellowstone center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during National Park and the spectacular view of the Grand the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week corresponds Tetons are two of the many highlights of this exciting with pottery class schedule at the community center. trip! A breakfast cookout and gentle float trip down Registration Fee $27.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For the river in the Teton's add to the fun. Cost returning participants, please check with instructor. $734 /person, double occupancy (single, triple & quad # Day Begins Time Location available). Call to find out if there are openings. Final 173 To Be Arranged CC payment due by June 10. Trip #601. CASINO BINGO PALACE TRIP August 13— MINNESOTA TWINS VS TEXAS RANGERS — Metrodome. See the 1991 World Champions in Join us on April 27 when we head up to the Grand Casino action. The seats are in section 218 -rows 1 -6. Cost and Bingo Palace in Mille Lacs. Invite your friends to come $13 /person includes transportation, escort and along for the fun! Cost of $5 /person includes restroom reserved seating. Approximate time 11 a.m. -5 p.m. equipped motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch at the June 30, registration deadline. Trip #608. casino, casino discount coupons, and grand advantage August 31— MINNESOTA STATE FAIR —Today is Senior players club membership. Bus pick up 8 a.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center and returns approxi- Day when persons 65 and over will be admitted free. The State Fair has many things to offer. Put on your mately 6:15 p.m. Registration deadline, April 20, space walking shoes and spend the day enjoying the sights, permitting. Registration accepted immediately. Trip #610. sounds, smells and tastes of the fair. $3 /person includes BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY — NEW transportation and escort. August 21, registration Let's take the gambling out of this fascinating game of deadline. Trip #609. probabilities! Tired of leaving the casino a loser? In this September 23 -25—N O R TH S H O R E & BAYF 1 E LD class you will learn to tip the odds in your favor. This two ADVENTURE — On this trip, you will see areas where part course will cover basic strategy, money management, the splendor of the wilderness beckon visitors year knowledge and discipline with hands on experience. In the after year! Capone 's Hideout, a tour of Madeline casino, hunches and impulsive behavior will be a thing of Island and Old Rittenhouse Inn, a gondola ride and the past. Learn to play smart and have fun. Participants many unique meals highlight this adventure. Cost should know how to play Blackjack. Registration Fee $269 /person, double occupancy (single /triple /quad $11.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Dennis available). A $50 deposit accepted immediately to reserve Hurska. your space. Final payment due by August 18. Trip #602. # Day Begins Time Location SPACE DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE DETAILS of 174 Mon. May 11 7:00 p.m. CC these trips. If you would like more information, please call 569 -3400. 20 Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, SeniorAdult Coordinator, 569 -3400. SPECIAL • . BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING FRIDAY, May I Free screening is done at the following areas: A special time has been set aside for persons 62 BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each ' years and older who want to register for lou activities listed in this brochure. A person ma month, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. USE sign up for themselves or their immediate NUMBERS _ CEAP -7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m.- • Noon. DOORS, F OLLOWING. WEST FIRE STATION -6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday - Friday, 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. SENIOR HAPPENINGS Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center T.A . P . Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs, in the handicapped who live alone. The program has helped community and outings offered. Call for yours today! several persons with immediate needs; in some cases emergency situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at'566 -0157. We TRANSPORTATION really care about our participants! Sponsored by the Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored Brooklyn Center Police Department. activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. A SENIOR ANSWER LINE donation of $1.25 round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a donation will not be turned away. For This new telephone information and referral service will information about the Five Cities Transportation Program, help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. To make a reservation, County locate needed services close to home. Trained call 537 -0229. volunteers and staff will answer phones between 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Monday- Friday, 522 -0850. Sponsored by Senior Resources and affiliated with United Way, First Call For SOCIAL CLUB Help Network. Leisure Time Club —Meets Wednesdays throughout the year from 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage SWIMMING POOL available. The monthly schedule is published in the Senior Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Happenings. P The club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Center residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $28 Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center for three months or $12 for one month. Application may Community Center. Transportation is available through be made at the community center desk Non - residents and the Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn resident seniors not interested in membership may swim Center apartment complexes. See Transportation. at senior adult single admission rate of $2 per time. The Water Slide is an additional $1. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS See Special Activities for information. See Swim Activities for information. "BRIDGE FOR FUN" GIFT TRUNK Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted afternoon of bridge. We play the first & third Thursday of items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center seniors each month at 1 p.m. Call 569 -3400 for information. Bridge or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For held at Earle Brown Commons Apartments, 6100 Summit more information, call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, Dr. N. This activity is open to the public. visit the Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and TRIPS AND OUTINGS are available for purchase at the Brooklyn Center See page 20 Community Tripsters. Community Center throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will also be open during summer registration on May 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, CHAIR FITNESS & AQUA EXERCISE See Adult Activities for information. 21 Swim Activities Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE SWIM LESSONS May 2. All other class registrations begin at 1 p.m. Beginner through Swimmer level instruction for adult and (Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration). high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS or brush up on your strokes. Registration Fee $29.50/10 PLEASE GIVE US THE NUMBER PLUS THE LETTER OF Lessons. Classes 40 min. THE SESSION. Brookl Center Parks & Recreation De artment uses the Community Center - Sessions A & E Yn p Meets Monday -Friday American Red Cross Swimming Progression for lessons. ( #190 11:20 a.m.) SUMMER SWIM SESSIONS North View Ir. High School - Session I A —June 15 -26 F —July 204uly 31 Meets Monday & Wednesday B June 224uly 3 G July 27 -Aug. 7 ( #191 7:10 p.m.) C June 294uly 10 H —Aug. 10 -21 D July 6 -17 I June 22 -July 22 SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS E July 13-24 Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS learned, experience new skills or start right from the very Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for beginning. We also have room for Super Chickens. children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany Registration Fee $29.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days the child in the water, preferably the same parent each and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents time. Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. $19.50/10 Lessons. Community Center - Sessions A,E,H ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS Meets Monday - Friday ( #175 9:00 a.m.) Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with North View Jr. High School - Session I physical or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio Meets Monday & Wednesday of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $26.00/10 ( #176 6:35 p.m.) ( #177 7:10 p.m.) Lessons. Classes 30 min. North View Ir. High School - Sessions D & F PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS Meets Monday - Friday Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 4 years of ( #192 1:05 p.m.) age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students/ INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING instructor. Parents do not accompany child in the water. Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. A class designed for Swimmer level students and above Community Center - Sessions A,C,E,G,H who are interested in learning some of the skills which are Meets Monday - Friday unique to competitive swimming - the butterfly stroke, ( #178 9:00 a.m.) ( #179 9:35 a.m.) ( #180 10:10 a.m.) racing dives, and flip turns, as well as practicing the other ( #181 10:45 a.m.) ( #182 11:20 a.m.) competitive swimming strokes. Registration Fee North View Ir. High School - Sessions B,D,F $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Meets Monday - Friday Community Center - Sessions E,G ( #183 12:30 p.m.) ( #184 1:05 p.m.) Meets Monday - Friday North View Ir. High School - Session 1 ( #193 10:10 a.m.) Meets Monday & Wednesday PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ( #185 6:00 p.m.) ( #186 6:35 p.m.) ( #187 7:10 p.m.) Beginner through Swimmer level instruction on a SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING one -to -one basis for children or adults. Missed lessons Do you like dancing and music? Are you an Advanced will not be made up. Registration Fee $40.00/5 Lessons. Beginner Swimmer or better? Combine all three in Classes 30 min. Classes meet Monday through Friday. beginning synchronized swimming! Learn basic stunts # Day Begins Time Location and formations in the water and develop routines. 194 Mon. June 29 11:20 a.m. CC Registration Fee $22.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 195 Mon. July 13 11:20 a.m. CC Community Center - Session G 196 Mon. July 27 11:20 a.m. CC Meets Monday - Friday ( #188 110 a.m.) BASIC WATER SAFETY Learn how to take care of yourself and others while around DIVING the water or boating. Basic rescues, rescue breathing, safe Beginning springboard lessons for children who are canoeing, and other skills will be taught. Open to ages 9 Advanced Beginner or better swimmers. Registration Fee and up. Red Cross book included in fee. Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. $28.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. Community Center - Sessions A,E,H Community Center - Session A Meets Monday - Friday ( #197 10:45 a.m.) ( #189 11:20 a.m.) 22 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM This is a Red Cross course designed to help participants "Swim and Stay Fit" is a planned activity to encourage become familiar with potential hazards of water activities, individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are to prevent accidents, and to respond effectively if an reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, emergency does occur. This course will not qualify a not an endurance contest. It's goal is to improve the participant to be a lifeguard. However, it will serve as a long -term physical fitness of the swimmer. Persons will be foundation for further training in lifeguarding. This course able to track their progress on cards at the pool. Swimmers is open to anyone that has passed Intermediate swimming. will receive a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 All classes must be attended and absences will not be made miles. For Adults age 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. up. Registration Fee $28.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. Fee: FREE! with daily pool admission or membership. Community Center - Session C ( #198 10:45 a.m.) AQUA EXERCISE See Adult Exercise for information. LIFEGUARD TRAINING The purpose of this Red Cross course is to provide the NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL necessary minimum skills for a person to qualify to serve The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at as a nonsurf lifeguard. Participants must be at least 15 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at years of age before the first class, swim 500 yards various times during the week. Reservations are requested continuously using each of the following strokes for at a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Donna at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke 569 -3400 for further information. and sidestroke, recover a ten pound diving brick from nine feet of water, swim under water 15 yards, and tread water COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER one minute. The required Red Cross Standard First Aid SLIDE RENTAL course is included as part of this program on Thursday, The community center pool and water slide are available July 9 & 16, 5:30 -9:30 p.m. at the community center. for rental by your group or party at various times during (Students who have a current American Red Cross the week. Call Donna at 569 -•3400 for further information. Standard First Aid and CPR card do not have to attend these days.) Registration fee for Lifeguard Training only CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US $68.00/7 Sessions; Lifeguard Training plus Standard First Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an Aid $88.00/9 Sessions. All sessions must be attended and extra special day, plan a swimming party! Small groups (20 absences will not be made up. Classes 4 hours. No refunds after June 22. or less) are invited to reserve a room for the party. There is no charge for the room and the birthday child receives free # Day Begins Time Location admission to the pool! Please call 569 -3400 to make a 199 Wed. June 24 6:00 p.m. North View reservation. CPR 0� What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a * *Mickey's Funtastic ,• possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these F riday Beach Parties 0 emergencies on adults, children, and infants in this 1-4 p.m. American Red Cross Community CPR Course. Registra- June 26 - July 224 - August 28 tion Fee $38.00/2 Sessions. Includes instruction and all materials. Classes 4 hours. No refunds after May 25. For a funtastic time, join our monthly Beach Parties! On # Day Begins Time Location these special Fridays, bring along your favorite air 200 Wed. May 27 6:00 p.m. CC mattress, inner tube, beach ball or floating animal! BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB Participants can float and swim to music, and use the water slide. If you want, bring a picnic. Food will be Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to be physically fit, allowed on the pool deck and patio for these special have fun and participate in swim meets? Do you want to events! All ages are invited for a super, funtastic, great win ribbons and even medals? Do you want to participate time! in family activities and social events? If so, join Brooklyn * *Funtastic Friday Beach Parties Swim Club! Brooklyn Swim Club is a local affiliate of - regular pool and water slide United States Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic admission prices. swimmers, including Matt Biondi and Janet Evans, started in a USS Club. For further information, call Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351 or Jim Riess 560 -7556. The Brooklyn Swim Club is co- sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. NOTICE risk of injury frojii their involvement hi progninis orictkItics mithiied hi this brochtire. 23 CITY OF [BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 3 BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 CENTER (612) 569 -3400 BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION - 569 -3400 PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation ADVISORY COMMISSION office in the Brooklyn Center Community Center beginning The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Saturday May 2 (except where noted in class descriptions). Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR PRIOR TO Commission advises the City Council on the Parks and REGISTRATION. SORRY, NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. REGISTRATION FOR SWIM LESSONS conducted at the community center and North View Jr. High pools, will begin Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Art Mead at 9 a.m. at the community center. Sorry, mail registrations John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson will not be accepted. Sarah Robinson Pollock - Charles Rickart REGISTRATION FOR OTHER CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES begins at 1 p.m. Registrations made by mail will not be THE BROOKLYN CENTER processed before Monday, May 4. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION Friday, May 1. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration follows. Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to 2. On the opening day of registration Saturday, May 2, a person may sign up for themselves or their immediate family. After tranquility, and to the end that each may herein find the this date, you may register for as many as you wish. laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the 3. The parks and recreation office located in the community fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of old age, center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. Saturday from 8:30 am.-9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first- come, Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor first- served basis. Persons are not considered registered until Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor the fee has been paid. The parks and recreation department Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an Donna Powers - Aquatic Supervisor insufficient number of people sign up. Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location. REGISTRATION CARDS 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY done if an opening exists by paying a 50 cents transfer fee. All WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE transfers must be done in person at the community center. MONDAY, May 4, 1992 Individual classes may not be made u . 7 he fn t?t �he> a nx the tc� gibe zrtttde at :s:. t3R ;z:::::,FIR T n .:::::::::::....w... aX .... ....:.:.......... #' tg, <If xt €ir(d #t x►�c�sr ttiieatr_. Name tie lit class, ice �egtxst 1 tourfi :lilE the (Last) (First) �r�ill be groratec plrxs there w lx charge, nds > rnat�ed tp pa:trcrpanls ut' Address (Zip) 8. Sorry, no trip re n s !d byte parks recreation department. Telephone 9. Persons who register for an activity where capacity (Home #) (Work #) enrollment has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient Activity re and if space and a competent instructor are available. (Location) .Senx>r adults, `years an er,;w are xes exits a Yt? Class # Time Center will receive $10 off the reg'strahon fee ::of any adult' activity cla.F.s $20 or more, This doesw., apply to supplies, special senior c1 &4s 5 which are already educed;or classes less than $20, Child's Age Other exce boils will be notedulda5s descry xis is _...... . Class Day Amount 11. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children.