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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 Edition 67 May BROOKLYN ENTER C CITY NEWSLETTER NUMBER 67 MAY, 1990 Entertainment In The Park Begins June 12 Entertainment In The Park u, f : ' begins its fifth season on June .� 12. Free programs are featured! t every Tuesday evening in Central I �j Park. ® A schedule of performers is in- t "� eluded in the parks and recrea- tion portion of this brochure. -► t d Other performers include: Bear - ' Creek Band, The Middle Creek LIMITED WARRANTY Spunk Boys, and Scott Hansen. 8; - ��� File Mid -Year Homestead at Assessor's Office By June 1 BOB THE BEACHCOMBER Owners seeking to qualify for a The home owner will then receive mid -year homestead classification a homestead card by mail from the must make application to the As- city on or about June 1. sessor's Office at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek To establish residency, this card Parkway, on or before June 1. must be signed and your social security number listed, and re- The mid -year homestead pro- turned to the city on or before June vides tax relief for those persons 15. who purchased previously non - homesteaded properties by June Anyone applying for this credit after June 1 must supply proof of occupancy. The requirements for To be eligible for amid -year verifying occupancy for late appli- '. homestead classification, ou Y cants may be obtained from the must actually own and occupy City Assessor's Office. the home by June 1. It is neces- sary to bring a copy of the instru- Once the homestead classifica- ment transferring the title of the tion is obtained, the owner will property to you to the Assessor's receive a card on or about January Office at the time of the applica- 2 of each year to renew the home - THE ROCKIN' HOLLYWOODS tion. stead status. Park & Recreation Programs: P anes 6 -20 TIME SENSITIVE: Deliver to homes by May 12 _P , j n The 1990 Brooklyn Center Police Department 15 17 18 21 23 24 29 35 �39 1. Sergeant Don Sollars 2. Officer Scott 14 27 34 , Nadeau 3. Sergeant John Ptak 4. Officer 12 20 30 32 37 John Barlow 5. Investigator Stu Robinson 6. 16 19 22 26 40 Officer Curt Lund 7. City Attorney William 11 13 25 28 31 33 36 38 Clelland 8. City Attorney Margaret Hepper 9. Barbara Cox, Administrative Services Man - ager 10. Rochelle Kohagen, Administrative 1 2 3 4 g g Assistant 11. Officer Dick Handy 12. Cap - 10 tain Joel Downer 13. Officer Steve Karris 14. 5 6 Officer Rob Heilman 15. Officer Warren Jones 16. Officer Dick Fryer 17. Captain Scott Kline 18. Officer Darrell Kortan 19. Officer Bill Koncar 20. Investigator Don Spehn 21. Officer John Rayl 22. Officer Dave Grass 23. Captain Paul Monteen 24. Sergeant Greg Weeks 25. Officer Walt Filson 26. Chief Jim Lindsay 27. Officer Fred Moen 28. Officer Gary Coleman 29. Officer LeRoy Christen- son 30. Officer Kevin Benner 31. Investiga- for Cathy Hennessy 32. Officer Erland Shelley Certain Properties Till be 33. Investigator Bob Dirks 34. Officer Bob Traxler 35. Officer Keith Carlson 36. Ser- geant Steve McComb 37. Sergeant Dave Inspected in 1990 Werner 38. Investigator Mike Kaulfuss 39. Officer Fred Bebensee 40. Investigator Clark Minnesota statutes require the appointment at a convenient Messenbrink. Not pictured: Officers Tom Boie, Assessor's office to actually view, time. Brian Bruce, and Dwayne Holmstrom. or inspect each property at four year intervals. These reinspections typically take Election Judges 10 to 15 minutes. The appraiser The 1990 Residential Reinspec- will verify the accuracy of our rec- Are Needed tion program will include all prop- ords relating to the size, features, erties located south of 57th Ave- and condition of each property. The Election judges are needed in nue North /County Road 10. information collected will be util- Brooklyn Center during the pri- ized in calculation of market values mary and general elections this fall. The reinspections will begin in in future years. mid -May and should be completed Party affiliation will be required in September. A letter will be mailed Your cooperation in this pro- as part of the overall information to property owners as the apprais- gram is appreciated. For addi- required from interested applicants. ers reach their area. Upon receipt tional information, please call Residents should contact the City of this letter, please contact the Nancy Bye at 569 -3310. Clerk, 569 -3300, regarding qualifi- Assessor's office to arrange an cations and amount of pay. 2 Rabies Clinic 8th Annual Earle Brown Days: June 2 June 14 to June 24 The City of Brooklyn Center will The 8th annual Earle Brown Days or near the Earle Brown Heritage conduct its 17th Annual Rabies will be celebrated from June 14 to Center, with the festival conclud- Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, June 24. ing with fireworks in Central Park June 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 on Sunday, June 24. p.m., at the Brooklyn Center City The Earle Brown Days Commit - Garage, 6844 tee has planned many new events A schedule of activities is avail- Shingle Creek this year including an antique show, able in the parks and recreation Parkway• craft show, talent show and turtle portion of this brochure. Informa- will The clinic races. tion will also be distributed the week of June 11 through the �,....,, . be conducted Many of the events will be held on Brooklyn Center Post newspaper. ' by a qualified veterinarian, ■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ f and is open to ■ ■ all Brooklyn ; CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Center residents who wish to bring POLICE AND FIRE EMERGENCY ...................... 911 ■ their pets for vaccination. ■ Nonemergency Police . 569 -3333 ■ The cost is $7 for each vaccina- Crime Tips and Prevention .............................. 561 -6649 ■ tion, and all animals must be leashed when brought in for the ■ COMMUNITY CENTER ... ............................... 569 -3400 ■ vaccination. Cat owners are en- ; (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway) couraged to bring their pets for the ■ Park and Recreation ..................................... 569 -3400 ■ rabies vaccination, and it is sug- ■ gested that cats be brought in a box ■ Swimming Pool ........... ............................... 569 -3400 or similar enclosure. ■ ■ CITY HALL ■ Dog licenses will also be on sale: . (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway) however, residents are reminded ■ ■ ■ Information .. .569 -3300 ■ that if they are coming just to pur- ■ " " "' " " "" "• " " " " " " " " " " "' ■ chase a license, proof of rabies ■ Administration ............ ............................... 569 -3350 ■ vaccination is required. Dog licenses ■ Assessing .................. ............................... 569 -3310 ■ are $3 for spayed or neutered pets, ; Building Inspections ...... ............................... 569 -3344 ■ and $5 for unaltered dogs. ■ ■ ■ Engineering ............... ............................... 569 -3340 ■ Pets Must Be ■ Finance .................... ............................... 569 -3320 ■ ■ ■ Restrained Fire Administration/ Prevention ......................... 569 -3360 ■ ■ ■ Planning ................... ............................... 569 -3330 ■ Brooklyn Center City ordinances ■ Police Administration ..... ............................... 569 -3333 ■ prohibit animal owners from allow- ■ ■ ing their pets to run "at lar ' TDD .......................... ............................569 -3300 ■ ge" "At ■ ■ large" means any animal that is off • Water /Sewer Utility Billing .............................. 569 -3390 ■ the property of its owner and not ■ CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE 561 -3239 under restraint. ■ ■ '•••'•••••'••••••••••• ■ ■ (5500 North Lilac Drive) ■ An animal is considered restrained ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ when it is controlled by a leash or ■■■■■■■■■■■■ at heel and obedient to the voice Charter Commission Has Openings commands of its human compan- ion. Animals in parks and play- voluntary positions of civic partici- grounds must be leashed at all The Brooklyn Center Charter pation. times. Commission has three positions open for new commissioners. Anyone interested or wanting Animal owners must be certain additional information should that their pets do not disturb other Persons applying must be resi- contact the City of Brooklyn Center residents by barking, howling, fight- dents of Brooklyn Center and reg- at 569 -3300. ing, or other noise. istered voters. These are important 3 Separate Yard Waste from Garbage for Proper Disposal About Your Property Tax vidually or jointly find yard waste transfer stations. These transfer stations would serve as drop -off The following information ap- points for haulers and residents to peared in the Minnesota Cities bring yard waste where it would be magazine, published by the League "transferred" out by the County to contracting farmers to "landspread„ of Minnesota Cities. f4 the yard waste. The City of Brooklyn Center and "La.ndspreading" means that the school district pay for the serv- the yard waste will be spread ices provided to you with the prop - erty taxes collected from you, and approximately two to three with state aid dollars received from A State law which became effec- inches deep and worked into the the State of Minnesota. tive January 1, 1990, prohibits the soil. if cities do notfind transfer disposal of yard waste in sites in- stations, the resolution makes For 1990, the state is shifting tended for garbage, which includes the cities responsible for man- some of its state aid dollars away landfills and resource recovery aging their own yard waste. from cities and towns to school facilities (incinerators and refuse districts. To make up for the re- derived fuel plants). The other option would require duction in state aid dollars to cities to individually or jointly op- cities and towns, the City of Yard waste can still be collected erate their own compost facilities. Brooklyn Center has required by the haulers, but must be dis- Due to the fact that Brooklyn Cen- more property tag dollars. posed of separately from garbage. ter is fully developed, there is no Yard waste is defined as garden available and suitable land area for As a result, the city portion of wastes, leaves, lawn clippings and either a transfer station or a com- your property tax bill for 1990 may weeds. post site. Any transfer station or be greater than you expected. compost facility would have to be Brush and other woody materi- located outside of the community. On the other hand, because the als are not considered yard waste reduction in aid to cities and towns and can be put out with the trash. For the 1990 yard waste sea- is being balanced by an increase in Call your hauler for specifics such son, the options for residents are aid to school districts, your school as how to prepare the brush for as follows: district has required fewer prop - disposal. erty tax dollars. If you want your hauler to pickup City ordinances require that your yard waste, contact the hauler As a result, unless your school residents must separate yard directly regarding their policies and district held a referendum and voters waste from their regular garbage prices on yard waste collection. in the school district approved a for collection. tax levy increase, the school por- If you want to compost your own tion of your property tax bill for In fact, most haulers collected yard waste, please pick up this 1990 may be lower than x was for yard waste separately from garbage information at the Brooklyn Center 1989 before the State law took effect. In City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Park - 1989 Hennepin County operated way, during normal business hours. The shift in state aid payments several compost facilities which were away from cities and towns to open to garbage haulers and resi- The City, as of early March, was school districts is aimed at hav- dents. Due to a series of problems, trying to work out arrangements ing the state pay for a larger the County has turned over a major for a transfer station to handle share of the programs it requires portion of responsibility for yard yard waste from haulers, and school districts to provide and a waste to cities in Hennepin County. residents who are able to haul smaller share of the services their own yard waste to the trans- normally provided to property According to resolutions passed fer station. b owners by city and town govern- y the County Board on February 6, 1990, the cities are faced with For an update, please call the ments. the following options for yard City offices at 569 -3300. If there is waste: a development, information will be made public on cable channel 37 One option is for cities to indi- and through the Post newspapers. 3[3[3[31 4 Plan Outlines Steps If Water Usage Has to be Restricted This Summer The 1988 drought will be long times when, due to a crisis such as water of households not complying remembered for its adverse conse- the mechanical failure of one or with the rules. During 1988, most quence on lawns, gardens and crops. more City wells, non - essential water residents complied with the water The demand for water became so uses may need to be restricted or use restrictions and provided full great that Brooklyn Center, as most prohibited. cooperation. other metro area communities, found it necessary to impose re- A contingency plan has been General Warning— Issued when strictions on the use of water from adopted which outlines steps to water consumption trends indicate the City system. be taken in case of future water that peak demand, over several restrictions. Every effort will be consecutive days, is approaching Precipitation levels in 1989 and made to publicize any warnings capacity. Residents should conserve the beginning of this yearwere closer or restrictions. Information is water, but there are no restrictions. to normal, but have not recharged always available by calling City aquifers to their pre -1988 levels. Hall, 569 -3300. Announcements Prohibition —Water for lawn and Another period of low precipitation will be issued to the news media, garden sprinkling and other non - will lead to drought conditions more and will be posted on the City essential uses is not allowed from 3 quickly than in 1988. access cable television channel. p.m. to 8 p.m. In 1988, non- essen- tial water use was restricted from 3 The City's water supply provides The contingency plan includes P.M. to 9 P.M. enough water for regular residen- three stages of restrictions, and tial and commercial uses, and a since these restrictions would not This stage of restrictions is is- reserve to assure an adequate supply be ordered if there was not a seri- sued when water consumption of water in the event of a major fire. ous problem, violations will be taken trends indicate that demand will seriously. A warning will be issued deplete water storage below the Voluntary water conservation on the first offense; however, sub- required fire reserve level. All out - efforts are usually sufficient to keep sequent violations will result in door water uses are considered non - water demand at manageable lev- misdemeanor citations, with fines essential. There are three excep- els. However, as in 1988, it is occa- tions: up to $700. City ordinances pro - sionally necessary to impose water vide the authority to shut off the usage restrictions. There are also Newly seeded or sodded areas of lawn may be watered with a permit from the Water Department. This permit is good for 10 days and is Brooklyn Center non - renewable, and good only for specific lawn areas and not general 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway watering. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Gardens, trees, and shrubs may CITY COUNCIL be watered during restricted hours, Dean Nyquist ....................Mayor but only by hand and attended. Phil Cohen ....................... Councilman Fund raiser car washes are ex- Todd Paulson .................... Councilman empt, provided organizers obtain Jerry Pedlar ..................... Councilman an Administrative Land Use permit Celia Scott ....................... Councilwoman from the Planning and Inspections Gerald Splinter ................... City Manager Department. — Total Prohibition — Issued when SERVICE DIRECTORY a crisis such as a mechanical or power failure occurs and the water Emergency Number (24 Hours) POLICE -FIRE- MEDICAL 911 supply is threatened. All non -es- sential use will be prohibited at all Police (non- emergency, information) .......... 569 -3333 times, and residents will be en- City Hall Offices .............................. 569 -3300 couraged to conserve water. Fail- (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ure to comply will result in a mis- Community Center ........................... 569 -3400 demeanor citation and a fine of up to $700. 5 1990 SUMMER PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE Children Activities ART ADVENTURE SERIES ART IN THE PARK A unique art experience for children in grades 1 -6. Each Here's a chance to use your creative abilities in a relaxed class is designed to introduce participants to a different informal environment to experiment in the area of arts and artistic medium. Registration Fee $6 for each session or $12 crafts. Participants will have the opportunity to work with for all three sessions. No previous art experience needed. wood, paint, clay, fabric, sand and much more. No matter CANDLEMAKERS what your talents are, this class will provide you with an Make beautiful sand, ice, dipped or carved candles in enjoyable art experience. Please bring a paint shirt. For great colors and scents. Participants will have the oppor- grades 1 -6. Class meets twice a week for three weeks. Registration Fee $12.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor tunity to choose the type of candles they want to make. Marcy Davis. Bring a shoe box. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 # Day Begins Time Location hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. # Day Date Time Location 13 T & TH June 19 1:00 P.M. Brooklane -P 1 Wed. June 20 10:30 a.m. Northport-P 14 T & TH June 19 2:30 p.m. Orchard Lane -P 2 Wed, June 20 1:15 p.m. Evergreen -P CRAFT CLUBHOUSE 3 Tues. July 17 12:30 p.m. Willow Lane -P Search for and find hidden creative talents as you manufac- T -SHIRT DESIGNS - NEW ture your own fabulous creations such as sculptures, plaster Wear a work of art! Decorate your T -shirt with tye -dye, crafts, and pop -up cards that can be a rocket ship, fire splatter paint, fabric paint, or puffy paint. Bring a plain breathing dragon or an angel. A new project each time. For white T -shirt to class. Everyone's shirt will be unique. We'll grades 1 -6. Class meets twice a week for three weeks. also make our own decorated hankie. Registration Fee Registration Fee $12.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. Marcy Davis. # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 4 Wed. June 27 10:30 a.m. Northport-P 15 M & W July 16 2:15 p.m. Firehouse -P 5 Wed, June 27 1:15 P.M. Evergreen -P 16 M & W July 16 3:45 p.m. Evergreen -P 6 Tues. July 24 12:30 p.m. Willow Lane -P JEWELRY MAKING - NEW PRINTMAKING A class for boys and girls in grades 1 -6. Participants can Make your own wrapping paper, stationery and decora- choose from such projects as a friendship bracelet, neck - tions using lots of different kinds of printers. Choose from lace, ring, earrings or keychain. We'll use leather, beads, block printing, splatter painting or make your own printer macaroni, lace and "jewels ". Each child will be able to using vegetables, sponges, erasers and "gadgets ". Many complete two projects. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. new ideas and lots of fun! Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. # Day Date Time Location # Day Date Time Location 17 Thurs. July 12 12:30 p.m. Brooklane -P 7 Wed. July 11 10:30 a.m. Northport-P 18 Thurs. July 26 12:30 p.m. Orchard Lane -P 8 Wed. July 11 1:15 p.m. Evergreen -P 9 Tues. July 31 12:30 p.m. Willow Lane -P GYMNASTIC CAMP FOR GIRLS BACKYARD SCIENTIST -NEW For girls in grades 1-6 of any skill level who have an interest in developing basic and advanced gymnastic skills. Em- Children will gain a "hands -on" experience in this exciting phasis will be placed on developing student's strengths, class. A variety of experiments using everyday items will be flexibility and coordination through various exercises and performed by students in the class which can then be selected activities. Tumbling and apparatus fundamentals duplicated at home for parents and friends. Experiment on all gymnastic equipment will be introduced according highlights will include crystal gardens, dancing raisins, to participant's ability. Students may register for more than mysterious balancing acts and deep sea diver. The fun is one session. Classes meet twice a week for three weeks. No guaranteed to bring out the Jeckle and Hyde in you. class July 5. Class extended to July 10, Registration Fee Registration Fee $12.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor $19.50/6 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. instructor Linda Schiesl. Marcy Davis. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 19 T & TH June 19 1:00 P.M. North View 10 T & TH June 19 11:15 a.m. Willow Lane -P 20 T & TH June 19 3:15 p.m. North View 11 M & W July 16 12:30 p.m. Northport-P 21 TH & T July 12 1:00 P.M. North View GEPETTO'S SHOP OF PUPPETRY - NEW AEROBIC FUN FOR KIDS - NEW Be creative and have fun making your very own puppets. For kids in grades 1 -4. Everyone needs exercise, expecially Once we make our puppets, we'll create a script, design kids! This fun aerobic program offers the opportunity to scenery and perform a puppet show using the new Brooklyn improve fitness levels while participating in an enjoyable Center Puppet Playhouse. Family and friends will be invited group activity where there is no competition. All children, to the show. Students will get to keep their puppet. For not just athletes, can succeed while improving coordination grades 2 -6. Class meets twice a week for 3 weeks. Registra- and endurance. Lots of fun music too! Participants should tion Fee $14.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 1/2 hours. Instructor wear tennis shoes. No Class July 4. Registration Fee $9.00/6 Marcy Davis. Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 12 TH &T July 12 3:00 p.m. Orchard Lane -P 22 Wed. June 20 1:00 P.M. North View •. 0 11011 • RA I • • 6 CHILDREN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED POM POM GIRLS JUNIOR SOFTBALL A fun danceline and cheerleading class designed just for New and successful last summer, we're offering the pro - girls in grades 1-6. Learn some easy dance movements, gram again! For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1990. This option basic cheers and the do's and don'ts of being a good pom is for participants with less softball experience who are pom girl. Girls will learn a specially designed routine, just like looking for an instructional program with emphasis on the pirouettes, twisters, cooperettes or centaurettes. The last mastering the skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. The session will be highlighted with a performance for family and majority of the time will be spent playing softball ending with friends. No class July 5. Registration Fee $9.50/6 Sessions. league games. This is an excellent opportunity for the young Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marcy Davis. softball player to have a fun time while continuing to # Day Begins Time Location develop good sportmanship and softball skills. No program 23 T & TH June 19 10:00 a.m. Willow Lane -P July 4 and 26. Fee includes a T- shirt. Registration Fee $18.00/6 24 TH & T July 12 11:00 a.m. Brooklane -P Weeks, Program 1 1/2 hours. CREATIVE DANCE AND JAll # Day Begins Time Location Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of 37 M & W June 18 12:45 p.m. Evergreen -P creative expression combined with modern jazz move- YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE ments. The last class will feature a special performance for An instructional league for boys and girls going into grades family and friends. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $9.50/6 4 -6 as of fall 1990. Third graders who have previously taken Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Marcy Davis. "Kids" - Introduction to Softball for a minimum of two years # Day Begins Time Location may also register for this league. This program is for more 25 Mon. June 18 6:05 p.m. North View experienced players who have mastered the basic skills of T -BALL AND MORE! - NEW throwing and hitting. The league is designed to give par - F s and ticipants the opportunity to improve their skills and play For boys girls going into kindergarten and first grade. games with the continued emphasis of good sportsmanship This fast paced activity class for kids who like to run, jump, and having fun. The instructional portion will cover ad- throw, play games and have FUN! Children will LEARN the vanced softball techniques such as pitching, sliding and basic fundamentals of softball and good sportsmanship team strategy. The majority of the time will be spent playing while also playing soccer, kickball and other sports related softball games ending with league games . No tryouts, games and relays. No program July 4. Each participant will everyone will play. Fee includes a league T- shirt. Registration receive a T -Ball T -shirt, Registration Fee $14.0017 Weeks. Clas- Fee $18.00/6 Weeks. Classes 1 1/2 hours. ses 45 min. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 38 T & TH June 19 12:45 p.m. Central -P 26 M & W June 18 9:00 a.m. Evergreen -P 27 M & W June 18 10:15 a.m. Central -P "KIDS" - INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER 28 M & W June 18 5:40 p.m.. Kylawn -P For boys and girls going into kindergarten through third "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL grade. This instructional program is designed for children to s and iris going into first through third have FUN while LEARNING the fundamentals of soccer. For boys 9 9 9 g grade. This Some interpark scrimmages will be played. A special parent instructional program is designed for children to have FUN night demonstration will be held during the program. Each while LEARNING good sportsmanship, team work and the "Kid" will receive a T -Shirt! Register for the PARK location fundamentals of softball. Each "Kid" will receive their very nearest your home. Program will not meet July 4 and 5. own softball T -Shirt! During the season, some interpark Registration Fee $15.00/7 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. games will be played. The program will be highlighted by a # Day Begins Time Location parent softball night. Register for the PARK location nearest 39 M & W June 18 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane your home. Program will not meet July 4 and 5. Registration 40 M & W June 18 10:50 a.m. Orchard Lane Fee $15.00/7 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. 41 T & TH June 19 9:30 a.m. Evergreen GRADES 1 -3 42 T & TH June 19 10:50 a.m. Brooklane # Day Begins Time Location 29 M & W June 18 9:30 a.m. West Palmer MINNESOTA TWINS VS SEATTLE MARINERS 30 M & W June 18 10:50 a.m. Evergreen Take Me Out To The Ballgame! Join us at the Metrodome 31 M & W June 18 11:10 a.m. Central when the Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners. Bus pick 32 T & TH June 19 9:30 a.m. Evergreen ups begin at 10:15 a.m. at the community center and 33 T & TH June 19 9:30 a.m. Kylawn Evergreen, Willow Lane and Grandview Parks. Returns ap- 34 T & TH June 19 10:50 a.m. Northport proximately 1 1/2 hours after game. Registration fee $6.00 GRADES 2 -3 includes ticket, transportation, and chaperones. Please 35 T & TH June 19 10:50 a.m. Evergreen send extra money for lunch. Deadline to register is July 2, TWILIGHT SOFTBALL space permitting. For grades 1 -6. # Day Date Time Location For children going into grades 1 -3 this fall. This program is a 43 Thurs, July 26 10:15 a.m. Metrodome modification of "Kids" - Introduction To Softball which meets during the day. The evening program offers children of TRACK CAMP working parents the opportunity to learn softball. Some This camp is a developmental clinic designed to introduce games will be played. See description above. No program participants to the sport of track. Instructors will teach tech - July 4. Registration Fee $15.00/7 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. nique, progression and will provide encouragement and # Day Begins Time Location constructive criticism. Each participant will receive a camp 36 M & W June 18 6:30 p.m. Kylawn -P T- shirt, hat and a certificate of record. A track meet will be held the last day of the camp. For grades 3 -8. Registration Fee $15.00/3 Sessions. Classes 2 1/2 hours. Instructors Park Center Track and Field Coaching Staff. # Day Begins Time Location 44 T,WTH June 19 9:00 a.m. Park Center Track 7 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 and up. Stu- We're making FRIDAYS really special with our ever popular dents will learn the forehand, backhand, serving, court rules, summer special events. Children will have an opportunity etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet, balls are to broaden their interests, learn new skills, and most impor- furnished. In case of rain, meet at the park shelter building. tantly, have a great time. Advanced registration required Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Intermediate stu- for the June 22 Pool Party. Don't miss out on all the FUN - dents must have taken classes through the Brooklyn Center TASTIC FRIDAY FUNI Parks and Recreation Department. Registration Fee POOL PARTY $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 45, 46, 47, 49, Splish! Splash! It's the annual pool party at the community 50. Intermediate #'s 48, 51. Instructor Clyde Paul. center. Join us for an afternoon of fun, including swimming, # Day Begins Time Location pool games, special contests, and a cookout on the patio 45 M & W June 18 10:30 a.m. Evergreen -P of hot dogs, chips and beverage. Activity will be super - 46 M & W June 18 11:50 a.m. Grandview -P vised by the 1990 summer recreation staff and pool 47 M & W June 18 4:00 p.m. BCHS lifeguards. Pool party runs from 1 -3:30 p.m. (note: bus 48 W & M July 18 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -P service is not provided). Children may stay after pool party 49 W & M July 18 10:45 a.m. W. Palmer -P for open swim. Parent should arrange in advance with 50 W & M July 18 Noon Willow Lane -P children the time they will pick them up. For grades 1-6. 51 W & M July 18 4:00 p.m. BCHS Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 20 space permit - SELF- DEFENSE FOR KIDS ting. Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. This course is designed for children who want to learn the art # Day Date Time Location of self defense. Instruction will be given in basic karate 57 Fri. June 22 1:00 P.M. CC punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose NINJA TURTLE PIZZA DAY fitting clothing. For grades 3 -6. Registration Fee $7.00/3 Ses- Cowabunga ... it's a turtle -riffic afternoon from 1 -4 p.m. sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. on July 6 at the pool. Pizza sold by the slice, music, games, # Day Begins Time Location prizes. Fun for all you cool dudes! Regular admission prices 52 Mon. July 16 6:30 p.m. North View effective. Pay at the door. GYMNASTICS FOR BOYS PENNY CARNIVAL A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students Penny Carnival fun is back. Carnival booths include fish will have an opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, pond, candy walk, face painting, spin art, lollipop tree, headstands, and handstands, Beginning level skills on the duck pond, and refreshments. Parents and kids of all ages rings and bars will be introduced. Classes meet twice a are invited to have fun as they spend some pennies. week for three weeks. For grades 1 and up. Registration Fee Booths are priced from 2-6 cents. Penny Carnival runs from $17.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Linda Schiesl. 1 -3 p.m. in Central Park located behind the community # Day Begins Time Location center, In case of rain, Penny Carnival will be moved 53 TH &T July 12 3:15 p.m. North View indoors to the community center, Don't miss this popular KID'S FISHING CONTEST - EARLE BROWN DAYS event. Adult volunteers are needed to help run some of the booths. Please call Sue at 569 -3400 if you can help. For children age 12 and under. The contest will be held from Day Date Time Location noon -3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Shingle Creek near the Fri. July 13 1:00 P.M. Central Park community center. First, second, and third place prizes awarded in three categories. Free. Check in begins at 11:45 °" a.m. next to community center parking lot. For information, call 569 -3400. MICKEY'S BEACH PARTY FISH & FEAST Mickey's Beach Party from 1 -4 p.m. on August 10 at the Do you like to fish? Do you want to learn more about fishing? pool. Hot -dogs, chips, and punch will be sold on the pool Join "Fish & Feast." We'll try to catch some fish, learn techni- deck! Swim to music, play games, and win some prizes ques about fishing, watch a demonstration on cleaning and even Mickey and Minnie would love! Regular admission even have our very own fish fry. Mmmm! Bring your own prices effective. Pay at the door. hook, bobber and rod and reel or cane pole. Meet at the community center the first day. Note: Class # 54 will meet YOUTH FOOTBALL Thursday, June 21 & 28 and Tuesday, July 3. For grades 2-6. For youths in first through sixth grade. Registration dates will Registration Fee $11.00/3 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor be: Pam Hennen. Saturday, August 11, 1990 # Day Begins Time Location Saturday, August 18, 1990 54 Thurs, June 21 1:00 P.M. Shingle Creek Registration will be taken at the community center from 55 Thurs. July 12 1:00 P.M. Shingle Creek Noon -2 p.m. on the above dates. Registration Fee $15. DR. SEUSS IS LOOSE IN THE KITCHEN BACK TO CRITTERVILLE - NEW Teddy bear bars, peanut butter playdough, egg boats and Armed with binoculars, magnifying glasses and compasses, sunny salad are just a few of the things you'll be making we'll visit and learn about the world of small critters and during this exciting week. Dr. Seuss Is Loose In The Kitchen is plants. On our science safari to Critterville, we'll identify a unique art and cooking experience for children in grades plant, pond and stream wildlife, make a bug cage, a snack 1 -6 and we'll be making all new things. While learning and a nature craft. A unique nature experience for children kitchen safety, measuring techniques, and how to follow to explore the Palmer Lake Nature Area. Dress for the directions, students will make different art and food projects weather; wear old clothes and shoes. Bring a small back - each day. Eatable art and munch, munch more. Registra- pack, if you have one. For grades 1-6. Registration Fee tion Fee $18.50/4 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Marcy $3.25/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. Davis. # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 58 Mon. July 9 2:30 p.m. Palmer Lake 56 M -TH Aug. 13 1:00 P.M. CC Nature Area 8 PARK D 6 WEEKS - FREE FUN 12:30 - 3: 00 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, the participant, 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 new board games, box hockey, balls, jacks and frisbees. Children are invited to bring their lunch on drop- in days at 12:30 p.m. NO DROP -IN Wednesday & Thursday, July 4 & 5. BROOKLANE 65th & Brooklyn Blvd. Mon. & Wed. June 18 -July 23 KYLAWN 61st & Kyle Mon. & Wed. June 18 -July 23 WEST PALMER 71st & Palmer Lake Cir. Mon. & Wed. June 18 -July 23 WILLOW LANE 69th & Orchard Ave. N. Mon. & Wed. June 18 -July 23 FIREHOUSE 65th & Bryant Ave. N. Tues. & Thurs. June 19 -July 24 GRANDVIEW 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Tues. & Thurs. June 19 -July 24 EVERGREEN 72nd & Bryant Ave. N. Tues. & Thurs. June 19 -July 24 NORTHPORT 55th & Sailor Lane Tues. & Thurs. June 19 -July 24 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE HOW TO REGISTER Children in grades K -6 ( minimum age kindergar- There is no fee for the program (except for the optional craft ten in the fall) who are registered. Children are offered once a week), but parents must register their children supervised only while at the drop -in park area. The wishing to participate. participants may come and go at their own dis- There are three easy ways to register. cretion. Parents are expected to set their own guidelines for their chlidren. 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 Parents may register at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. a weekly basis and are posted at the Brooklyn Children may pick up the form at the park and bring it back. Center Community Center. grade When registering, use child's as of Fall 1990. FUN WITH COOKING SERIES - NEW SUMMER DAY CAMP - AUGUST 1 -3 A unique cooking experience for children in grades 1-6. Day Camp is designed to offer campers a structured pro - Each class is designed to introduce participants to a dif- gram with a group their own age. Activities include camp ferent cooking area. Students may register for one or all of cooking, crafts, nature, trailblazing, rock projects, games the workshops. For each session, children should bring an and songs. Children will be under the supervision of the 1990 apron and an appropriate box or container to carry their summer recreation staff. A naturalist and an arts and crafts goodies home in. Registration Fee $6 for each session or instructor will conduct special programs. Children should $12 for all three sessions, pack a lunch on August 1 & 2, beverage provided. A SUPER SCOOP - NEW cookout is planned for August 3. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 Come and join us in the experience of making homemade a.m. Bus will pick up at Grandview, Kylawn, Evergreen, ice - cream. We'll also be making all kinds of toppings from Orchard Lane, and Willow Lane Parks. (Must have a mini - scratch like butterscotch sauce and then we'll each mum of six). Return time is approximately 3:15 -3:30 p.m. For decorate our very own super ice cream sundae. YUM!!! grades 1-6. Deadline to register is July 25, space permitting. Bring a couple jars to take home left over sauces to share Registration Fee $17.00/3 Days. No refunds issued after July with your family. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 27. hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. # Day Begins Location # Day Date Time Location 62 W -F Aug. 1 Palmer Lake Nature Area 59 Mon. June 18 2:30 p.m. CC EXPLORER'S DAY CAMP - August 8 -10 A STICKY SITUATION - NEW Explorer's Day Camp will introduce participants to a variety Have fun learning to make your favorite candy treats of camp craft skills, such as pitching a tent, building a fire, including cracker jacks, lollipops, peanut butter cups and orienteering with compass and map, knot tying, and swim - chocolate drops. Children will follow the process of candy- ming one day at Elm Creek. Children will be under the making from picking out the proper ingredients, to reading supervision of the 1990 summer recreation staff. Bring a a candy thermometer and forming their final product. lunch on August 9 & 10. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 a.m. Bus Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session, Class 2 hours. Instructor will pickup at Grandview, Kylawn, Evergreen, Orchard Lane, Marcy Davis. Willow Lane and West Palmer Parks. (Must have a minimum # Day Date Time Location of six). Return time is approximately 3:15 -3:30 p.m. For grades 60 Mon. June 25 2:30 p.m. CC 2 -6. Deadline to register is August 1, space permitting. COOKIE MONSTER'S COOKIE CLUB - NEW Explorer's Day Camp will be held at Palmer Lake Nature Did you know the Cookie Monster's favorite things are Area on August 8 & 9 and Elm Creek Park Reserve on August making and eating cookies? Come join us as we make 10. (Bring your swimsuit and towel). Registration Fee $18.00/3 cookies that only he could conjure up. We'll make surprise Days. No refunds issued after Aug. 3. cookies, cookie pops, cookies faces and more. Hmmm! # Day Begins Location Taste 'em, bring some home. Registration Fee $6.00/1 63 W -F Aug. 8 Palmer Lake Nature Area & Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. Elm Creek # Day Date Time Location 61 Mon. July 2 2:30 p.m. CC 9 Preschool Activities PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL CLUB PRESCHOOL THEME WEEKS A special program designed for your active preschooler. Summer fun and creativity are emphasized in each week Children will have fun with crafts, games, stories and songs. of this popular recreation program. This unique three week The minimum age is 3 1/2 - 5 years old by June 1990. series is for children 3 1/2 -5 years old who have not at- Playmates Preschool Club will meet twice a week at the tended kindergarten. Children are encouraged to use PARK listed below. Children are supervised by the parks and their natural creativity in crafts, music, drama, and song recreation department summer staff. Playmates will not while enjoying the companionship of other preschoolers. meet on July 4 or 5. Registration Fee $7.00/7 Weeks. Classes Each week meets Monday- Thursday for two hours each 1 hour. day. Register for one week or all three! The fee is $16 per $ Day Begins Time location week or $39 if you register for all three sessions. The instruc- 64 M & W June 18 9:30 a.m. Willow Lane for Mrs. Novotny is a certified teacher. 65 M & W June 18 10:50 a.m. Orchard Lane 66 T & TH June 19 9:30 a.m. Evergreen 67 T & TH June 19 10:50 a.m. East Palmer MEET THE FLINTSTONES Join us as we take a trip back into prehistoric times in our WIGGLES &GIGGLES very own time capsule. We will learn about the environ- ment, decorate caves, make Flintstone costumes and A popular physical activity program for parent & child ages clay dinosaurs; just a few of the many activities during this 3 -5. Some exercise, a little dancing, stunts, tricks, and most special week. Registration Fee $16.00 /4 Days. Classes 2 of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun for everyone. hours. Registration Fee $10.50/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor # Day Begins Time Location Vicki Syslo. 75 M -TH June 25 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -S # Day Begins Time Location 76 M -TH June 25 12:45 p.m. Garden City -S 68 Thurs. July 12 5:20 p.m. North View GYMSTERS Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Class activities include tum- bling and introduction to the balance beam and bars. No class July 4 or 5. Classes extended one week. For boys and girls ages 3 1/2-5 (Children must be 3 1/2 by June 1, 1990). Class ratio eight students /instructor. Registration Fee CIRCUS, CIRCUS $17.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Linda Schiesl #'s 70, 71, Maureen Maloney # 69. Come One, Come All! Songs, crafts and special circus # Day Begins Time Location activities are all part of this "grr -eat' week. Join in the 69 Wed. June 13 6:00 p.m. North View excitement as we plan our very own circus performance. 70 Tues. June 19 11:45 a.m. North View Family members are invited the last few minutes on 71 Thurs, June 21 11:45 a.m. North View Thursday. Registration Fee $16.00/4 Days. Classes 2 hours. # Day Begins Time Location 77 M -TH July 9 9:30 a.m. Evergreen -S GYMSTERS II 78 M -TH July 9 12:45 p.m. Garden City -S Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tum- bling and bars. No class July 4 or 5. Classes extended one week. For preschool children 4 and up who have taken 0 4' Gymsters I class. Class ratio eight students /instructor. Registration Fee $17.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors d Linda Schiesl # 73, Maureen Maloney # 72. ° # Day Begins Time Location 72 Wed. June 13 6:50 p.m. North View 73 Thurs. June 21 10:45 a.m. North View BE AN ASTRONAUT 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, - Blast off to the exciting world of TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET outer space, the last frontier. Little astronauts will explore Children will have an opportunity to participate in begin- the solar system through creative dramatics, crafts, games, stories and songs. Registration Fee $ 16.00/4 Days. ning movements and simple tap steps. The last class will Classes 2 hours. feature a special performance for family and friends. For � Time Location preschool children who will be at least 3 1/2 years old by # Day Day July Begins ns 9: e e a.m. Evergreen -S June 1, 1990. Registration Fee $9.50/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Marcy Davis. 1 80 M -TH July 30 12:45 p.m. Garden City -S # Day Begins Time Location 74 Mon. June 18 5:15 p.m. North View 10 PUPPET PLAYHOUSE 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 seasons begins the week of June 25 and runs through July 26. (No shows, July 4 & 5). A special evening performance on Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m. will be offered through the Entertainment In The Park series in Central Park. All performances are 1/2 hour and are free. Monday Tuesday Orchard Lane 10:00 a.m. Bellvue 10:00 a.m. Kylawn 11:00 a.m. Lions 11:00 a.m. Northport Noon Central Noon Happy Hollow 1:00 P.M. Garden City -S 1:00 P.M. Wednesday Thursday Grandview 10:00 a.m. East Palmer 10:00 a.m. Firehouse 11:00 a.m. Freeway 11:00 a.m. Evergreen Noon West Palmer Noon Riverdale 1:00 p.m. Willow 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. LITTLE CRITTERVILLE - NEW PINT SIZE SCIENCE - NEW Armed with binoculars, magnifying glasses and compasses, Young scientists will learn to enjoy the wonders of science we'll visit and learn about the world of little critters and through very simple experiments, crafts and stories. For pre - plants. At Critterville, we'll identify plant, pond and stream kindergarten children age 3 1/2 -5 years. Registration Fee wildlife, make a snack and a nature craft. A unique nature $4.0011 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. experience for pre- kindergarten children ages 31 /2 -5 years. # Day Date Time Location Being your lunch, dress for the weather and wear old clothes 84 Thurs. July 26 12:30 p.m. Garden City -S and shoes. Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Marcy Davis. # Day Date Time Location 81 Mon. Aug. 6 11:00 a.m. Pa!mer Lake Nature Area PARENT &CHILD SERIES The following programs are designed for parents and their children to spend creative time together. Participants are O given ideas and activities that can be done at home. The series is for children 2 1/2 - 3 years old. (Children must be 2 1/2 years old by June 1990.) The activities are teacher directed; attendance by parent or other adult is required. No siblings please. The instructor Ms. Novotny is a certified 0 teacher. 1 13 PRESCHOOL - FALL The preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community Center is for children 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Children must be 3 1/2 years old by September 15, 1990. (Children turning 3 1/2 ANIMAL PALS between September 16 and December 31, 1990 may be Bring along your favorite stuffed animal pal for games, Placed on a waiting list for winter and spring sessions.) The Program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, songs, finger plays and a craft. The class focus is a special science and community awareness. Your child will learn message that everyone is different but a V.I.P. (Very Impor- tans Person). Registration Fee $2.50/1 Session. Class 1 hour. numbers, colors, games stressing coordination, finger plays, Day Date Time Location and stories will be read. Field trips and parent programs are # 82 Day June 19 10: e a.m. Garden City -S also part of the program. Registration accepted for fall beginning June 1, 8:00 a.m. (Numbers given out at 8:00 a.m.) The fee is for the 12 week session. If you should find it LET LOOSE WITH MOTHER GOOSE necessary to request a refund between the time of registra- Come join us for a real fun time, tion and Sept. 6, there will be a $10.00 administration In the wonderful world of nursery rhyme. charge. Instructor Mrs. Braun, certified teacher. Meet poor Miss Muffet, help look for Bo Peep's sheep, # Day Begins Time Location And over Jack's candlestick we'll all leap. 500 Mon, Sept. 10 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $42.25 Rhymes, songs and art are just some of the activities we'll 501 Mon. Sept. 10 12:30 -2:30 p.m. 42.25 do when we let loose with Mother Goose. Registration Fee 502 Fri. Sept. 7 9:30 -11:30 a.m. 42.25 $2.50/1 Session. Class 1 hour. 503 T & TH Sept. 6 9:00 -10:30 a.m. 63.50 # Day Date Time Location 504 T & TH Sept. 6 10:45 -12:15 p.m. 63.50 83 Tues. Aug. 14 10:45 a.m. CC 505 T & TH Sept. 6 1:00 -3:00 p,m. 85.00 —Mv ,a BROOKLYN CENTER EARLE BROWN DAYS Thursday, June 14 - Saturday, June 16 ! rr Talent Contest, Brookdale Sunday, June 17 nil * 10 a.m. Classic Car Show, Heritage Center Monday, June 18 * * 7 p.m. Talent Contest Finals, Brookdale Wednesday, June 20 ' 6 p.m. Carnival, Near Heritage Center 7 p,m. Opening Ceremony, Ice Cream Social, Brookdale Thursday, June 21 * 6 p.m. Carnival, Near Heritage Center 6:30 p.m. Parade, along Dupont, starting at 69th and ending at 59th Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24 * * Tennis Tournament * * Women's & Mixed Softball Tournaments Friday, June 22 11 a.m. Antique Show, Heritage Center * 1 p.m. Carnival, Near Heritage Center 8 p.m. Street Dance, Near Heritage Center Saturday, June 23 * * 8 a.m. Golf Tournament, Centerbrook * 8 a.m. Fun Run and 5k, Shingle Creek Trail 9 a.m. Antique Show, Heritage Center 9 a.m. Craft Show, Heritage Center noon Kids' Fishing Contest, Shingle Creek noon Bingo, Community Center * 1 p.m. Carnival, Near Heritage Center 1 p.m. WLOL Boom Box at Carnival Site 6 :30 p.m. Teddy Bear Band at Carnival Site Sunday, June 24 11 a.m. Craft Show, Heritage Center * 1 p.m. Carnival, Near Heritage Center 3 p.m. Junior Royalty Coronation, Heritage Center 5 p.m. Turtle Races, Heritage Center 7 p.m. Flyers, Central Park 8 p.m. Brandywine, Central Park 10 p.m. Fireworks, Central Park Note: * Denotes fee * * Denotes advanced registration Heritage Center is located on the Earle Brown Farm site. Central Park is located behind the community center. All events are subject to change. For more information, call 569 -3400 ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK Entertainment In The Park will begin its fifth exciting season on June 12. A variety of entertainment groups will be featured every Tuesday evening 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. All programs are FREE. PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 7 P.M. Entertainment In The Park is sponsored by the City of Brooklyn Center with donations from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, the Brooklyn Center Rotary and some artist assistance from the Twin Cities Musicians Union, Local #30 -73, A.F. of M. Schedule is subject to change, call 569 -3400. * In case of rain, program will be held in Constitution Hall at the community center. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK 1990 SCHEDULE Tuesday, June 12 * Reuben Ristrom's Jazz Ensemble - Dixieland jazz band Tuesday, June 19 The Rockin' Hollywoods - The hottest 50's group in the Twin Cities Area Tuesday, June 26 47th Division Minnesota National Guard Band - Concert band featuring jazz and polka Tuesday, July 3 * Steve Wright Music Endeavors - Big band Tuesday, July 10 * Middle Creek Spunk Boys - Lively, foot tapping bluegrass music Tuesday, July 17 * Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery - Featuring Scott Hansen and other comedians Tuesday, July -24 * Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse In this special evening performance, children will see some of their favorite puppets. Bob The Beachcomber and His Friends* - A children's show for kids of all ages Tuesday, July 31 * Beacon Hill Brass - Quintet featuring four centuries of brass music Tuesday, August 7 * the original Del Counts - Variety group, 50's, 60's, country rock Tuesday, August 14 * Bear Creek Band - Traditional and contemporary country music Tuesday, August 21 * The Emperors of Jazz - Variety of dixieland jazz Tuesday, August 28 Limited Warranty - One of the best pop /rock groups CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE 9 Hole Par 3 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561 -3239 GOLF LESSONS Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities for June, July, and August. For additional information call Centerbrook at 561 -3239. Registration begins May 19, 10 . BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS Swing into summer with easy and fun golf lessons. One hour class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. One free round of golf included. Limited to eight golfers, minimum of four per class. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Registration Fee $30.00/5 Sessions. Day Begins Times Mon. June 4 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Tues. June 5 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Wed. June 20 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Thurs. June 21 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Mon. July 9 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Tues. July 10 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Wed. July 25 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Thurs. July 26 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. "BEYOND THE BASICS" GOLF LESSONS Prerequisite "Basic Fundamentals of Golf'. This class will focus on fine tuning the primary techniques the golfer already has learned in the previous session. The emphasis is on middle /long irons and woods. Classes will be formed as requested. Each class is limited to eight golfers, minimum of four. One free round of golf is included. When registering use schedule above. Registration $30.00/5 Sessions. SUMMER TUNE -UP SPECIAL Tune -up your swing for your summer golf game. Lessons will focus on swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. Instruction will be given on an individual or group basis and times will be set up individually with the instructor. # Of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee 1 1 Hour $30.00 2 1 Hour $40.00 3 1 Hour $50.00 4 1 Hour $60.00 VIDEO GOLF ANALYSIS Work on your golf game in your own living room throughout the spring and summer with your own personal golf swing video. See your golf swing through processional video tape techniques including freeze frame, slow motion and real time. Allow approximately 1 hour for us to tape your swing. The instructor will give up to 1/2 hour analysis on the video tape. Allow about 10 days to process your video. One T -30 VHS video tape is included. Video taping will be set up individually with golfers and instructor. Fee is $75. GOLF MINI RANGE During the summer don't let bad weather stop your golf swing cold! Centerbrook Golf Course has a mini golf range (large net) available for $2.25 per 1/2 hour. Bring your own clubs, golf balls furnished. Reservations on the first come basis. Check in at the clubhouse. The mini range is located in Lions Park, (next to Centerbrook), 55 & Russell N. Mini Range Hours: Mon. -Fri. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Weekends 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Adult Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE AQUA EXERCISE SPECIAL - NEW The 'PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week and morning exercise classes at the community center. The participate in this popular form of exercise. The first 15 minimum age is six months. The cost is 75 cents for each minutes will be open swimming where you do your own child. After classes, parents are invited to relax in our con- thing, followed by 35 minutes of fun and invigorating exer- cession area before picking up their child. The "PLAY cises done to music. You need not be a swimmer or put your CORNER" will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 -10:30 a.m. face in the water. No class July 2. Register for the eight week session and save money or pay each time. Registration Fee SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE $ 12.00/8 Sessions or $2.50 per time. Classes 50 min. Instructor A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years Vicki Syslo. and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) # Day Begins Time Location You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the 98 Mon. June 25 8:05 p.m. North View water. Please furnish your doctor's name and number when registering. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $5.25/7 WEEKS For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise # Day Begins Time Location who want a low stress workout. Time marches on, but if we 85 Sat. July 14 9:30 a.m. CC keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $3.00/4 WEEKS better. Using music of the big band era, this class will strive 86 Tues. Aug. 28 9:15 a.m. CC to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular system 87 Tues. Aug. 28 11:10 a.m. CC at a level safe and comfortable for you. Although this is a 88 Thurs. Aug. 30 10:15 a.m. CC program directed toward individuals 55 years and older, 89 Thurs. Aug. 30 11:10 a.m. CC interested individuals of variable ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; sorry we shoes. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. are not responsible. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $6.75/9 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location AQUA EXERCISE - COED 99 Tues. June 12 10:30 a.m. CC Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $6.00/8 WEEKS do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. 100 Thurs. June 14 10:30 a.m. CC Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating experience to exercise ADULT TENNIS LESSONS with music. Some aerobics will also be included. Childcare provided for class #'s . No classes July 2 -5. Classes Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have had 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo #'s 90, 92, 93, 95, Lisa Dietz #'s previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings, serves 91, 94. and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $10.50/7 WEEKS Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 101, 103. 90 Sat. July 14 10:30 a.m. CC Intermediate #'s 102, 104. Instructor Clyde Paul. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $12.00/8 WEEKS # Day Begins Time location 91 Tues, June 26 6:00 p.m. North View 101 M & W June 18 6:10 p.m. BCHS 92 Wed. June 27 11:15 a.m. North View 102 M & W June 18 7:15 p.m. BCHS 93 Thurs. June 28 7:10 p.m. North View 103 W & M July 18 6:10 p.m. BCHS CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $6.00/4 WEEKS 104 W & M July 18 7:15 p.m. BCHS 94 Tues, Aug. 28 10:15 a.m. CC EXERCISE FACILITIES /PROGRAMS 95 Thurs. Aug. 30 9:15 a.m. CC • Healthbeat - An outdoor one mile exercise course, com- AQUA EXERCISE DROP -IN VOUCHERS - NEW bining a complete physical fitness program with outdoor Vouchers may be purchased for the aqua exercise classes fun for the whole family. The course begins and ends at which do not reach the maximum enrollment. See Just For the north end of Central Park, convenient for individuals Summer Drop -In Voucher description, page 12, for details. interested in using the facilities at the community center. This is only for the summer classes. Call the week the class Each station in the course provides three different levels starts for an update of which classes may use vouchers. of exercise. AQUA -BIG BEAUTIFUL &FIT • Shingle Creek Trailway - Separate trails for bikers and hikers. A pleasant three mile walk or bicycle ride parallel - Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you ing Shingle Creek and accessible from the community because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of move- center. The trail presently connects from Palmer Lake ment through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise is fun, Nature Area to Lions Park and with the Minneapolis sys- refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of exhilaration. You tem. do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. No class July 3 & 5. Registration Fee $ 12.00/8 Sessions. Clas- NOTICE ses 50 min. Instructors Vicki Syslo # 97, Lisa Dietz # 96. The parks and recreation department does not provide # Day Begins Time Location accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. 96 Tues. June 26 7:00 p.m. North View Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their invol- 97 Thurs. June 28 6:15 p.m. North View vement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. 11 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AEROBIC CLASSES JUST FOR SUMMER DROP -IN VOUCHER - NEW » All aerobic classes offer complete and effective con- Want to exercise but ... ditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. It's too hot outside. » Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle You want to bring a guest? group work and cool down stretching. You can't commit to a summer exercise schedule. » Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. It's raining and you can't play golf! » All classes are COED unless noted in the class descrip- Just passing through town. tion. Here's a solution for you, purchase a drop -in voucher for » Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per $250. Drop -in vouchers may be purchased at the com- week. This can be a combination of classes or classes munity center desk for all aerobic classes. Vouchers must be and walking, swimming, biking, etc. purchased before attending class and are valid only for the » Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class date specified. description. # Da y Time Location » Childcare available for morning weekday classes - see 113 Open CC Childcare. » Exercise in air conditioned comfort. SELF - DEFENSE FOR WOMEN » Classes will not be held July 2 -5. , *** BONUS * * ** BONUS This course is designed for women who want to learn the art For each aerobic class you register for, receive two com- of self- defense. Emphasis will be on learning to protect plimentary passes to use during the summer session. yourself by using common sense and practical self- defense techniques. Instruction will also be given in basic karate BEGINNING LOW- IMPACT AEROBICS punches and kicks and getting out of hands. Wear loose Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, fitting clothing. Meet in cafeteria. Registration Fee $15.00/4 why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and Sessions. Classes 1 1/2 hours. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $13.50/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki Syslo # 114 Mon. June 11 6:30 p.m. North View 105, Rachel Woods # 106. POTTERY # Day Begins Time Location 105 Mon. June 11 7:00 p.m. CC The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and 106 Wed. June 20 7:00 p.m. CC hand building. The community center offers a unique op- INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS portunity to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time This low impact class is at a little faster pace -- fun -- and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout about $6 for purchasing of tools. No class July 3 & 10, # 115 without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. In- and Aug. 21, & 28 # 116. Registration Fee $31.00/6 Sessions. structors Vicki Syslo # 107, Bev Wilson #'s 108, 111, Rachel Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. Woods # 110, Deb Eldridge # 109. # Day Begins Time Location CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $13.50/9 WEEKS 115 Tues. May 29 6:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 116 Tues. July 24 6:30 p.m. CC 107 Mon. June 11 6:00 p.m. CC 108 Tues. June 12 9:30 a.m. CC LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES 109 Thurs. June 14 6:00 p.m. CC Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at 110 Wed. June 20 6:00 p.m. CC the community center or have had previous experience CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $12.00/8 WEEKS and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on 111 Thurs, June 14 9:30 a.m. CC an unlimited basis other than class time and students may CIRCUIT AEROBICS - NEW have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab pro - Add a new angle to your personal workout. The circuit gram is designed for individuals who want to work inde- mixes low impact aerobics and body conditioning for 50 pendently. Clay may be purchased at the community minutes of fat - burning exercise. This interval training center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the workout appeals to both men and women who are ready seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week corresponds with for a new challenge in their exercise program. Registration pottery class schedule at the community center. Registra- Fee $13.50/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Deb tion Fee $22.50/6 weeks for new lab students. For returning Eldridge. participants please check with instructor. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 112 Thurs. June 14 7:00 p.m. CC 117 To Be Arranged CC AEROBIC PASSES 118 To Be Arranged CC After registering for one session of classes, participants are eligible to purchase pass cards. The pass cards are avail- VOLUNTEERS FOR PENNY CARNIVAL able at the community center and are two for $3. The If you want to spend an afternoon having fun and doing aerobic pass plan offers registered persons the oppor- something for children in the community, read on! Volun- ' tunity to add additional aerobic classes to their fitness teers are needed to help run booths at our annual Penny program. This is ideal for participants in thQ program who Carnival, July 13. Fish Pond, cookie walk, face painting, want to exercise more, but whom cannot commit to guess the numbers in the jar; are just a few of the activities another day on a regular basis. Passes must be used during that make Penny Carnival such a popular children's event! the summer session. These passes allow you to attend the Approximate time volunteers are needed, 12:30 -3:00 p.m. aerobic classes listed below on a drop -in basis. Cir- Call Sue or Kathy at 569 -3400, if you can help. cumstances beyond our control sometimes require us to cancei a class; therefore it is the responsibility of the in- dividual to check the current schedule before attending another class. Passes are non - transferable. 12 Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569 -3400. SENIOR HAPPENINGS COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" and older who enjoy getting away once a month on day tell activities going on at the clubs, in the community and or overnight trips. Trips will include tours, attending stage outings offered. Call for yours today! productions, horse racing and other popular events. If you are interested in such outings and meeting new friends from SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION the surrounding area, join us. Deadline dates listed are on a Friday, May 18 space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is A special time has been set aside for persons who want to cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. register for adult activities in this brochure. NUMBERS Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community HANDED OUT AT NOON. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. Call 569 -3400. Registration accepted immediately. TRANSPORTATION June 13 - A LOOK AT OLD MAN RIVER, - At Nicollet Mini - coaches will provide transportation to city sponsored Island Park we'll enjoy a box lunch and activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions slide presentaiton on the history of the from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. A donation of Minneapolis waterfront. The next stop is $1 round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a Boom Island for a cruise on the Mississippi donation will not be turned away. For information about the including the Upper St. Anthony lock. Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537- Cost is $14 per person. May 31, registra- 4534 ext. 33. tion deadline, space permitting. GIFT TRUNK June 21, July 19 - CANTERBURY DOWNS - Minnesota's horse A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. racing track is off for another exciting Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or mem- season. Bus departs approximately 5:30 bers of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more infor- p.m. and returns 11:30 p.m. Cost of $7 per mation call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift person includes bus transportation, Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to reserved indoor seating, program and es- 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and are available cort, Paid reservation deadline is on a for purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center space permitting basis. throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will also be open during June 21 - Registration deadline, May 21. summer registration on May 19, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. No Gift Trunk July 19 - Registration decline, June 18. on July 4. August 2 - MY FAIR LADY -Join the Minnesota Opera SOCIAL CLUBS and Ordway Music Theatre this summer Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks for this spectacular production. Cost is and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center Com- $31 per person for excellent seating, es- munity Center. Transportation is available through the Five cort and transportation. Matinee perfor- Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn Center apart- mance, June 28, registration deadline, ment complexes. See Transportation. space permitting. Leisure Time Club - meets Wednesdays throughout the year August 27 - MINNESOTA STATE FAIR. Today is Senior from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage avail- Day at the Fair when persons 65 and over able, will be admitted free. Transportation will be offered for $2 per person. August 20, Brooklyn Twins Club - meets the first & third Friday of each registration deadline, space permitting. month, September - June 1 from 7 -9:30 p.m. September 2 -4 POLKA RIVER CRUISE - What a way to BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING spend the Labor Day weekend! The Mis- sissippi Belle is going to make this par - Free screening is done at the following areas: ticular trip only one this year. We'll board BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 Shingle the boat in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.- cruise down the Mississippi River to Dubu- noon. que. Enjoy all the usual amenities of the CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m. -noon. Belle, plus enjoy their special polka band WEST FIRE STATION - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday, 8 -10 enroute. A great chance to see this stretch of Ole Miss. Also visit Norsekdalen p.m., Saturday &Sunday, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. and tour Galena. Cost per person is $234 SWIMMING POOL per person, double occupancy. (Triple, quad and single available.) $50 deposit Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center due by August 2. Bus departs from Brook - residents 62 years and older, at a special rate of $20 for three lyn Center City Hall. months, or $8 for one month. Application may be made at the community center desk. Non - residents and resident Space does not allow complete details of these trips. If you seniors not interested in membership may swim at senior are interested, and would like more information sent to you, adult single admission rate of $1.75 per time. please call 569 -3400. 13 SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING "BRIDGE FOR FUN" 55 Alive /Mature Driving is an innovative, classroom driver Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly training program designed to help persons 55 and older afternoon of bridge. We will play the first & third Thursday of improve their driving skills. Developed by the American each month at 1 p.m. Please note: New participants must Association of Retired Persons, the course covers the effects make a reservation to attend. Call 569 -3400 for reservations of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, and /or questions. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road condi- Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity is open to the tions, energy saving, and accident prevention measures, public. The registration fee of $7 per person covers the cost of SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS course materials and instruction is provided free. The instruc- tion is provided by trained volunteer instructors. Your check See Swim Activities for information. or money order should be made out to AARP, (cash cannot SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE be accepted). Advanced registration is required, no walk- See Adult Activities for information. ins the day of class. Registration accepted immediately. This two session course should be viewed as an education FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+ seminar which has no connection to your driving record and See Adult Activities for information. does not involve driving or testing. You will learn the basic accident avoidance skills while meeting insurance discount T.A.P. requirements. Registration Fee $7.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and hand - hours. Instructors Dorff and Lindquist, icapped who live alone. The program has helped several # Day Begins Time Location persons with immediate needs, in some cases emergency 119 W & TH June 13 9:00 a.m. BCHS situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We really care about our participants! Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Teen Activities JUNIOR AEROBICS - NEW BOY'S SLO -PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE For grades 5 and up. Join the fun in this invigorating and An organized, recreational boy's slo -pitch softball league challenging aerobics class designed for you. Enjoy working will be offered this summer in cooperation with other out to your kind of music in this fun non - competitive workout. Northwest suburban park & recreation departments. Form Sign up, this class is your first step toward aerobic fitness. your own team or call 569 -3400, to be placed on a team. Participants should wear tennis shoes, No class July 4. Practice begins in early June. The registration fee is $20 per Registration Fee $9,00/6 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor person which includes a shirt. Register by May 15. Vicki Syslo. Division 1: Boys, ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1990 # Day Begins Time Location Division 2: Boys, ages 16-18 as of August 1, 1990 120 Wed. June 20 2:00 p.m. North View SUMMER CONDITIONING GIRL'S SLO -PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGE A total group fitness class for junior and senior high age There will be a 7 -9th grade girl's slo -pitch league again this summer. Teams from Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and groups. Activities include: daily stretching exercises to in- Brooklyn Park play in the league. crease flexibility, weight - training to build strength, plyometric exercises to improve running speed, and cardio- There will be a 10 -12th grade girl's slo -pitch league with vascular endurance training for the heart-lung system. Class teams from Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, will meet for four weeks each session. Participants may Minnetonka and Fridley. register for either one or both sessions. The program utilizes Grades are as of May 1, 1990. The deadline to sign up for the weight facilities at Park Center High School, one of the both leagues is May 15. The registration fee of $27 per player state's finest. Course is open to all male and female athletes includes a shirt. grades 8 -12. Registration Fee $50.00 /one session, $60.00 /two sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructors Park Center Coaches: TEEN TENNIS LESSONS Mike Barnes, Conn McCartan & Dave Bauer. Instruction for students in 7th grade and up. Intermediate # Day Begins Time Location students must have taken lessons and be familiar with basic 121 M -F June 18 10:30 a.m. PCHS swings, serves and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls 122 M -F July 16 10:30 a.m. PCHS are furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. In JR. HIGH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL case of rain, meet at park shelter building. Registration Fee For junior high teens in grades 7 -9 during the 1989 -1990 $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning # 124, Inter- school year. This camp is designed to give players the mediate # 125. Instructor Clyde Paul. opportunity to learn and practice the skills of fast pitch # Day Begins Time Location softball. Skills to be covered will include bunting, hitting, 124 M & W June 18 5:05 p.m. BCHS pitching, baserunning, throwing mechanics and defensive 125 W & M July 18 5:05 p.m. BCHS skills. Time will be spent developing individual as well as TRACK CAMP team skills. Program will not meet July 4. Registration Fee $20.00/5 weeks. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Park Center Sr. See Children's Activities for information. High Varsity Coach, Pam Hennen. # Day Begins Time Location 123 M & W June 18 1:00 P.M. Central Park 14 Special Activities CLASS CODES AND LOCATIONS BROOKLYN CENTER JUNIOR ROYALTY A new junior queen and junior commodore will be crowned BCHS ........... ............................... Brooklyn Center High School on June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Two 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. princesses and two vice commodores will also be chosen. CC ............................. ............................... Community Center Eligible boys and girls must be between the ages of 5 -7, with 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway their birthdays falling between September 2, 1983 through North View ............ ............................... North View Junior High August 31, 1985, and MUST live in Brooklyn Center. Children 69th & Zane will be judged on personality, poise and manners and will Palmer Lk. N.A ........ .........................Palmer Lake Nature Area not be asked to perform. Entry forms will be distributed East of 69th and Xerxes through school or pick up a form at the community center. PCHS ...................... ........................... Park Center High School Entries must be received by May 15, 1990. 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. ................................ ............................... ........................... Park EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE - June 21 Bellvue ...................... ...........................55th and Aldrich N. The annual Earle Brown Days parade is scheduled for Brookdne .............. ...........................65th & Brooklyn Blvd. Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. The parade route begins at Central ...... ...........................6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 69th and Dupont and proceeds to 59th and Dupont. The Behind the Community Center Earle Brown Days Parade has grown to be one of the top East Palmer ..................... ...........................71st & Oliver N. five parades in the State, numbering 120 units in 1989. A Evergreen ..................... ...........................72nd & Bryant N. parade map is available at the community center. For Firehouse ....................... ...........................65th & Bryant N. information about Earle Brown Day activities, call 569 -3400. Freeway ......................... ...........................67th & Beard N. Grandview ..... ...........................59th & Humboldt Ave. N. BINGO Happy Hollow ..... ...........................50th & Abbott Ave. N. Come one, come all, to the second annual Earle Brown Kylawn . ............................... ...........................61st &Kyle N. Days BINGO. Cash Prizes! Refreshments sold! Fun for all ages. Lions ............................... ........................... 55th & Russell N. Cost is just 25 cents for two games. BINGO will be held from Northport .................... ........................... 55th & Sailor Lane noon -6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the Brooklyn Center Orchard Lane ........... ........................... 65th & Orchard N. Community Center. Drop in anytime. Sponsored by the Riverdale .......................... Dallas Road & Riverdale Road Brooklyn Twins Senior Adult Club. West Palmer ............................... 71 st & Palmer Lake Drive Willow Lane ........... ............................... 69th & Orchard N. TALENT SHOW - EARLE BROWN DAYS S ...................................................... ............................... School Preliminaries will be held at Brookdale on June 14, 15 and 16 Evergreen .......... ............................... 7020 Dupont Ave. N. and the finals will be held June 18. The talent show is open Garden City .................... ....................... 3501 65th Ave. N. to all ages. There will be three divisions, junior 12 and under, teen 13 -19, and adult 20 and over. Contest is open to amateur entertainers only. Entry fees are $15 for a solo act and $5 for each additional members. Applications avail- able at community center and library around May 7. Call 569 -3400 for more information. EARLE BROWN DAYS MERCHANDISE Earle Brown Days caps and insulated cups are for sale at the community center. The caps sell for $4 and the insulated cups for $2.50. Cowboy hats are also for sale and are available in childrens and adult sizes. Samples are on display DUDLEY /BUSWEISER CLASSIC at the community center. Minnesota's Premiere Softball Event HOLIDAY BAZAAR June 15, 16, 17, 1990 - Central Park Fields The 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, November 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center 3 at the beautiful new Heritage Center on the Earle Brown Don't miss your chance to see the best men's slo -pitch Farm. If you are a craffor and would like more information softball teams in the country vie for a position in the 1990 on how to participate, call the parks and recreation depart- Slo -Pitch World Series. ment the first week in May. Rules and information will be Admission is $3 per day or $6 for a weekend pass. Children mailed to you with the registration form, Tables are dis- 11 years and under are free. Tickets available at the gate. tributed through the lottery system, Each craftor must have All proceeds will be donated to the Brooklyn Center Crime a valid sellE.Ws sales tax permit (unless selling only non -tax- Prevention Fund. able items - clothes) to be eligible for the draw. Games begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park Fields. DISCOVER ... PALMER LAKE NATURE AREA Participating teams include Superior - Apollo, Hartford, Ct.; Visit the Palmer Lake Nature Area located just east of 69th Starpath, Lexington, Ky.; Bell Corp., Tampa. Fl.; Stottler Stagg, and Xerxes. Consisting of more than 200 acres, the nature Cocoa Beach, Fl.; Ritch's, Landis N.C. Superior Apollo is the area has both paved and wood chip trails, observation defending World Champion. All teams are rated in the top areas and ponds. The unique, natural characteristics pro - ten in the nation. vide a habitat for many types of plant, animal and aquatic Team Media will be challenging the Bud Light All Stars on life forms. Friday at 6 p.m. Several celebrities will play in the Bud -Light Squad. Tournament play continues all day Saturday with the Championship game slated for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. 15 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADAPTED RECREATION BROOKLYN CENTER TENNIS CLUB The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort Beginning, intermediate, and advance levels of tennis play of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, for men and women. Summer activities include team tennis, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Rob- ladder play and tournaments. A good opportunity to be- binsdale, and West Hennepin Community Center. Par- come acquainted with other tennis players in your neigh - ticipants must pre- register. borhood. For more information, contact Ann Sandeen, West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving 566-7795. individuals with developmental disabilities and their COURAGE CENTER families in the West and Northwest Hennepin area. Ser- Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities, or vices include information and referral, advocacy, and speech, hearing and vision disorders. Training, recreation counseling. Programs include social /recreation clubs and and competitive opportunities in team and individual sports education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to are provided. There are adaptive physical education clas- assist parents, professionals and individuals who are inter- ses, day camps, field trips and special events. If you are ested in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recrea- Interested and want to have fun, call Karyl Hoeger, 520 - tion programs. Call 933 -9105 for information and 0495. registering procedures. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND BOWLING LEAGUE - Join the summer league on Monday The band is co- sponsored by the parks and recreation nights. This league is for adults 18 years and older with departments of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and is developmental disabilities, who want to improve their open to all post -high school age men and women. New techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends and just members are welcome. Director Paul Schierenbeck. For have fun. The league runs June 25 - August 20, 6:30 -8:30 more information, call 569 -3400. Schedule below subject to p.m. at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. There is a $15 change. league fee plus $2 for each Monday bowled. 1990 Summer Concert Schedule WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - A social recreation group for June 10 Sun. Coon Rapids Dam - Carp Festival 2:00 p.m. adults with developmental disabilities. Come join the fun; June 20 Wed. Brookdale - Earle Brown Days 7:30 p.m. games, picnics, swimming, hiking and more! June 21 Thurs. Brooklyn Park Gazebo 7:00 p.m. Two community center locations to choose from: July 10 Tues. Timbershores Park- Plymouth 7:30 p.m. Zanewood, 7200 Zane Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, and Crystal, MINNAQUA PROGRAM - NEW 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal. Both programs meet from MINNAQUA, A new program designed to help Minnesota 6:30 -8:30 p.m. excluding July 4. Zanewood begins June 20, residents explore the Mysteries of the Water World while and Crystal, June 27. The programs end August 29. The learning how to fish, is looking for people to take part in all registration fee is $20. the fun. Want To Learn More About Fishing? NON - COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL - Would you like to play Want To Help Pass On The Traditions, softball while having fun with friends? This program will Knowledge, and Skills of the Angling World? focus on learning rules, regulations and skills and also playing in a fun non - competitive atmosphere. The pro- Want To Learn More About the Problems gram is open to individuals of all abilities and designed for Facing Our Water Resources. those who have some sports knowledge and the desire AND ITS ALL FREEI and skill to learn and participate in a team sport. The program meets at Cedar Island School, 6777 Hemlock Informational meeting, Wednesday, May 16 at the Brooklyn Lane, Maple Grove, Fridays, June 29- August 27, 6:30 -8:30 Center Community Center, 7 to 8:30 P.M. For more informa- tion The fee is $15. Lion call 569 3400. BROADWAY DROP -IN TEEN BOWLING LEAGUE - Meet new friends at our popular The Broadway Drop -In Center, is part of the Northwest Hen - bowling league on Monday afternoons. For teens with nepin Community support program. It is a social recreation developmental disabilities ages 12 -17 years old. The program for adults in Northwest Hennepin who have ex- league meets at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal on perienced mental health difficulties. The drop -in center of- Mondays 2 -4 p.m., June 25- August 20. The league fee is fers a variety of activities ranging from table games, $17 plus $2 for each Monday bowled. athletics, socialization, and art, individual living skills and AUGUST ACTION A summertime social /recreation pro- community outings. Most activities offered are at little or no p cost to the participant. If you would like more information gram designed for children with developmental dis- on the program please contact Mary at 535- 6069. A calen- abilities, ages 5 -11 years old, August Action will meet four dar of events is available upon request. Come see us at: consecutive Wednesdays beginning August 1, 9:30 a.m.- 5510 W. Broadway /Crystal Gallery Mall, Room 215. Noon at Zanewood Community Center, 7200 Zane Ave. N. Brooklyn Park. The registration fee is $10. BROOKDALE - HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway SO YOU WANT TO BE A FOOTBALL OFFICIAL! 561 -2034 Learn how to become a football official. Don Bertek form SUMMER HOURS Gopher State Officials will tell you all you need to know Monday- Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. about becoming a football official. He will explain how to Friday- Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. get started in this field, how to get registered with the State High School League, what to expect as an official, etc. LIBRARY KIDS FLIP OVER BOOKSI Storytimes, clowns, live Registration deadline, Sunday, August 5. Registration Fee animals, puppets, music, magic and much more. Come into $2.00/1 Session. Clinic 2 hours. the library or call for details. # Day Date Time Location 126 Mon. Aug. 6 7:00 p.m. CC 16 Swim Activities Swim registration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. All ADULT SUPER CHICKEN other class registrations begin at 1 p.m. (Numbers will be For those persons, high school age and up who have a real given out one hour before registration). WHEN REGISTER- fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear ING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS PLEASE GIVE US THE NUMBER and enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Lessons. PLUS THE LETTER OF SESSION. Classes sarne days and times as adult lessons. SUMMER SWIM SESSIONS ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS A - June 18 -29 F - July 23 -Aug. 3 Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are B - June 25 -July 6 G -July 30 -Aug. 10 physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a C - July 2 -13 H - Aug. 13 -24 ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee D - July 9 -20 1 - June 25 -July 30 $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. E - July 16 -27 North View Jr. High School - Session B,D,F I SESSIONS B, C & I - NO CLASS JULY 4 Meets Monday - Friday (# 143 12:55 p.m.) PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children Private swim lessons are available at the Brooklyn Center 2 and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the Community Center and North View Jr. High. Privates will be water, preferably the same parent each time. Registration held same days and times as child and adult swim lessons. Fee $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. For registration information contact Steve, 569 -3400. Community Center - Session A,C,E,G,H Registration Fee $9.00/1 Lesson or $40.00/5 Lessons. Classes Meets Monday - Friday 30 min. (# 127 9:00 a.m.) DIVING North View Jr. High - Session I Beginning springboard lessons for children who are ad- Meets Monday & Wednesday vanced beginner or better swimmers. Registration Fee (# 128 6:05 p.m.) (# 129 6:40 p.m.) $21.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS Community Center - Session A,C,E,G,H Meets Monday - Friday American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, beginner (# 144 11:20 a.m.) through swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of 5 stu- SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING dents /instructor. Children's swim lessons for 4 and older. Do you like dancing and music, are you an advanced Parents do not accompany child in the water. Registration beginner swimmer or better? Combine all three in begin - Fee $19.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. ning synchronized swimming! Learn basic stunts and forma - Community Center - Session A,C,E,G,H tions in the water and develop routines set to music. Meets Monday - Friday Registration Fee $21.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. (# 130 9:00 a.m.) (# 132 10:10 a.m.) (# 134 11:20 a.m.) Community Center - Session C,G (# 131 9:35 a.m.) (# 133 10:45 a.m.) Meets Monday - Friday North View Jr. High School - Session B,D,F (# 145 11:20 a.m.) Meets Monday - Friday (# 135 12:20 p.m.) (# 136 12:55 p.m.) BASIC WATER SAFETY North View Jr. High School - Session I A Red Cross course to provide individuals and families with (# 137 5:30 p.m.) (# 139 6:40 p.m.) general water safety information, to create an awareness (# 138 6:05 p.m.) (# 140 7:15 p.m.) of causes and prevention of water accidents, to develop a desire to be safe and to encourage healthy and safe water SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS recreation. This course focuses on personal and community water safety and may be taken by anyone, regardless of American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages swimming ability. All classes must be attended and absen- 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you ces will not be made up. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Lessons, have already learned, experience new skills or just start right Classes 1 hour. from the very beginning. We also have room for "Super Community Center - Session E Chickens ". Registration Fee $27.50/10 Lessons. Classes some days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents (# 146 10:45 a.m.) $13.75/10 Lessons. EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY ADULT SWIM LESSONS A Red Cross course designed to help participants become Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adults familiar with potential hazards of water activities, to prevent accidents, and to respond effectively if an emergency does and high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim occur. The course will not qualify a participant to be a or brush up on your strokes. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Les- lifeguard, however it will serve as a foundation for futher sons. Classes 40 min. training in lifeguarding. This course is open to anyone that Community Center - Session A,C,E,G,H has passed Intermediate Swimming, and Basic Water Safety, Meets Monday - Friday Bring these two certificates to the first class. All classes must (# 141 11:20 a.m.) be attended and absences will not be made up. Registra- North View Jr. High School - Session I tion Fee $26.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. Meets Monday & Wednesday Community Center - Session H (# 142 7:15 p.m.) (# 147 10:45 a.m.) 17 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED LIFEGUARD TRAINING Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum skills are not responsible. for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard. Participants must be 15 years of age before the first class, CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community strokes for at least 50 yards, crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten pound diving brick center on your birthday and with one paid admission or from nine feet water, swim under water 15 yards, and more (friend or family), you get in free. For small groups, call tread water one minute. The Red Cross Standard First Aid ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have your course is an included part of this course. All classes must be birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim of things on attended and absences will not be made up. No class July your birthday. For more information call 569 -3400, 4. Registration Fee $75.00/7 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. # Day Begins Time Location SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS 148 Wed. July 11 6:00 p.m. North View 1 CPR What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart MAY 19 - May Daze BBQ, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Night Live" It's attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies on adults, our annual May pool party and BBQ! Come on over for a children, and infants in this American Red Cross Community fun evening of swimming, games, music, and goodies from CPR Course, Registration Fee $28.00/2 Sessions. Includes the grill. instruction and all materials. Classes 4 hours. # Day Dates Time Location O 149 W & TH July 18,19 6:00 p.m. CC Q JUNE 22 -Pool Party, 1 -3:30 P.M. "Funtas- OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE a tic Friday" It's the annual pool parry at This class is designed for adults interested in underwater the community center. See page _ for diving and who are comfortable in water. Each person must advanced registration information. provide his own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. Other equipment will be provided. Open water dives are a requirement of this class at an additional fee of ap- JULY 6- Ninja Turtle Pizza Day, 1 -4P.M. 000 proximately $99 which includes a textbook. On completion "Funtastic Friday" Cowabunga ... it's Oa° OO of the course an internationally recognized certificate card a turtle -riffic off ernoon at the pool. O O 0O O will be awarded. Registration Fee $100.00/2 Sessions. Classes Pizza sold by the slice, music, games, (� O O GAO 8 hours. prizes; Fun for all you cool dudes! k go OO # Day Dates Time Location ** 0 150 So. & Su. June 23,24 8:00 a.m. CC NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM ° ° JULY 21 - Summer Fiesta and BBQ, 6 - 9 P.M. Begins June 25 - Aug. 3, Mon. - Fri. 3 -4 p.m. Q o "Saturday Night Live" Bring your friends and The cost is 75 cents per person. o o family and celebrate the long hot days of AQUA EXERCISE o Summer! Our pool and patio area will be See Adult Exercise for information. ° o decorated for a festive evening of music, ° o o games, food, and fun. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL ° The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane Avenue North, are available for rental at AUGUST 10 - Mickey's Beach Party, various times during the week. Reservations are requested 1 -4 P.M. "Funtastic Friday" Hot -dogs, a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Steve at 569 -3400 chips, and punch will be sold on the o ' o° for further information. pool deck! Swim to music, play COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL games, and win some prizes even Mickey and Minnie would love! The community center pool is available for rental by your ** ° group or party at various times during the week. Call Steve at 569 -3400 for further information. SEPTEMBER 29 - Back To School Splash and BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB BBQ, 6 - 9 P.M. "Saturday Night Live" It's our All boys and girls six through college age are invited to join 3rd annual 'Back To School Splash" - big - the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swim Club, O O ger and better than ever! Enjoy the warm for competitive swimming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Cen- days of fall with a splash in the pool and a ter and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. hot dog from the grill. The swim club offers a wide range of programs for in- dividuals of all levels of ability in competitive swimming. For * Admission to the Saturday Night Live is $1.50 (17 and further information call Coach Carl Schulze at 698 -8479, under), $2 (18 and over). Membership, passes and (recorder, will return calls). A free two week trial period is coupons will not be honored. All persons remaining in the offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried building will be charged the admission fee. competitive swimming. ** Funtastic Fridays - regular pool admission prices. POOL CLO 18 BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES Memberships entitle the member to the use of the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or 'open" periods. Memberships are sold on a monthly basis. The cut off date is the 15th of the month. Family memberships include husband, wife and children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call 569 -3400. 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $32.00 $85.00 $145.00 $239.00 Individual $20.00 $49.00 $ 79.00 $133.00 Senior (BC Resident) $ 8.00 $20.00 $ 40.00 $ 80.00 SENIOR ADULT RATES Membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older - One month $8.00, three months $20.00. Single admission rate for Senior Adult resident or non - resident 62 years and older, $1.75. GENERAL ADMISSION Adult (18 & Over) $2.50 Youth (15 -17) $2.00 Children (6 -14) $1.75 5 and under free BARGAIN DAYS The first Monday, second Wednesday, and third Friday of each month are BARGAIN DAYS. Senior Adults (62 & Over) $1.00 Adults (18 & Over) $1.75 Youth (15 -17) $1.25 Children (6-14) $1.00 5 and under free OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Noon to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: Noon to 1:00 p.m.) TUESDAY - THURSDAY Noon to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: Noon to 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.) SATURDAY Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Adults Only: Noon to 1:00 p.m.) SUNDAY 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.) SATURDAY 9:00 a.m, to 9:00 P.M. SUNDAY 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MAY 19 JULY 21 SEPT. 29 The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 5:30 p.m. Reopen at 6:00 p.m. for Saturday Night Live. GAMEROOM Enjoy our game room equipped with jukebox, pool tables, video games and pinball machines. SNACK BAR Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room. 19 CITY OF [BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 3 CENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation office in the community center beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of 19 (numbers will be handed out at noon). Swim registration is each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises separate - see box below. the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Registration made by mail will not be accepted before May 21. Center. No phone registrations. Bud Sorenson, Chairperson -Dave Skeels -Art Mead John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, May 19, a person Sarah Robinson Pollock may sign up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this date, you may register for as many as you wish. THE BROOKLYN CENTER 3. The parks and recreation office in the community center is open PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. -6 p.m. Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first come -first in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee the end that each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the com- the right to cancel classes or activities when an Insufficient panionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure number of people sign up. time. 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation activity location. Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor an opening exists by paying a 50 cents transfer fee. All transfers Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor must be done in person at the community center. Individual Steve Froehlich - Aquatic Supervisor classes may not be made up. Kurt Johnson Golf Course Manager 7. The following refund policy will be in effect except where noted In the class description. Requests for refunds must be made at least 24 hours BEFORE the FIRST class session. There will be a $3 REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. service charge. if you find it necessary to cancel after the first WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 21. class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional Name classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if (Last) (First) space and a competent instructor is available. 9. Senior adults 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn K Address Center may enjoy most activity classes at 1/2 the registration fee. This does not apply to supplies or special senior classes which (zip) are at a special rate. 10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class. 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the parks & recreation (Phone) (Work Phone) department. 12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including Activity parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes (Location) children. For further information call 569 -3400. Class # Time Swim registration for swimming lessons which are conducted at the community center pool and North View Jr. High will begin Sat. May 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the community center. Mail Class Day Amount registrations will not be accepted for swimming lessons. (Num- bers will be handed out at 8 a.m.)