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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 Edition 52 December 3[ THE SOMETHING MORE 1987C/TY N WS TT R INCLUDES THE 1987 WINTER BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE Liff i li x et 1986 ALL-AMERICA CITY Registration for Winter Classes TIME SENSITIVE MAIL: Begins January 3 Deliver to homes by Dec. 27 See back page for information CITY M BROO ~ i �, °� DECEMBER, 86 C ENTER D NUMBER 52 Calling 911 Pip eline Safety Is Noted By picking up any phone located Amoco Pipeline Company has an carries at various times refined in the City of Brooklyn Center and eight -inch line originating at Amoco's petroleum products such as gaso- dialing 911 the caller will immedi- refinery at Mandan, North Dakota line, #1 and #2 fuel oil, diesel fuel, ately be connected to a Brooklyn and ending at a terminal in Roseville, and jet aircraft fuel. Center Police /Fire Despatcher. Minnesota. This particular pipeline was con - Please call 911 to: This line passes through Brooklyn structed to higher quality standards, • Report a medical emergency -The Center along Dupont Avenue North, and is used at lower pressures than dispatchers have a "hot line" to alternating from one side of Dupont the Mounds View pipeline. Amoco North Memorial Ambulance Ser- to the other. The line, built in 1947, appears to have the best safety re- vice, and will also dispatch police cord in the pipeline industry, and has and fire first responders. an extensive pipeline maintenance • Report any crime or fire in pro- Overnight program which includes aerial patrol, gress or to report any crime that rectifier inspections, cothodic pro - has occured. Parking tection surveys, river crossing in- • Report any suspicious activity Not Allowed spections, check of overpressure that might help the police pre safety devices, valve inspections, vent a crime from happening. Residents are again re- and pipeline inspections. Please use 911 to report on sus- minded that parking is pro- Residents living along Dupont picious activity in your neighbor- hibited overnight on Brooklyn Avenue North have been asked to hood. Center streets between the report anyone seen digging or Please do not use 911 to request hours of 12 midnight and 8 pounding posts or other objects into information or to request services AM. Especially in the winter, the streets or boulevards along that are not crime related. Dispatch- vehicles create a traffic Dupont Avenue North. To report the ers are instructed to refuse to hazard and impede the snow location and activity seen, residents answer such requests until the caller removal efforts of City work- are asked to dial 911, so a follow up calls back on a non - emergency line. ers. Thank you for your help in can be done before an accident Please us 561 -5443 for such non- observing this regulation. occurs. This would be a proper use of emergency requests. the 911 number. Voters Re -elect Scott, Ap Charter Changes four - years, and the Mayor's term Manager or City staff. Council member Celia Scott, was changed from two to four- An "Open Forum" is part of the who ran unopposed, was re- years. City Council meeting's agenda, at elected to serve a fourth term on Residents who wish to express which time residents may be the Brooklyn Center City Council. their opinion or concerns, or to heard to give informational com- An amendment to the City voice their problems and com- ments. For the Council meeting Charter was approved in the elec- plaints, which are relevant to the schedule, and additional details tion, changing City elections from affairs, policies or practices of the on the rules and procedures from occuring annually to even Cityof Brooklyn Centerare invited governing the conduct at the years. In addition, Council terms and encouraged to contact the Open Forum, please call the City were changed from three -years to Mayor, Councilmembers, the City Hall at 561 -5440, extension 128. 2 Adequate Supply Of Air Can Prevent Health Hazard Past issues of the Managers side air for good combustion, and the air into the home around the furnace Report indicated the possibility of a State Building Code also requires and water heater areas can mean situation being created which could openings to the outside to provide the difference between life and result in serious health and life this fresh air. death. This is especially true in safety problems. Sealing doors, windows and homes that use a fireplace or other The possible hazard could occur cracks can eliminate much of the air solid fuel burning devices to supple - unless an adequate supply of out- that is required for gas appliances ment the heat primarily delivered by side air is brought into the home. and combustion. Finishing and in- the gas furnace. Fresh air is needed for combus- sulating basement family rooms can The negative is carbon monoxide, tion in furnaces, fireplaces, wood also cause problems. Consideration which is a colorless, odorless gas stoves, gas water heaters and should be given to provide proper product produced when the fuel is clothes dryers. fresh air to furnaces and other gas not burned completely, or when the Most houses have two or three appliances. flame does not receive sufficient gas appliances which require out- The introduction of combustion oxygen. Signs indicating a lack of suffi- File Homestead e s , nt air are as follows: h es, nausea, dizziness; excessive humidity; heavilyfrostedwindows; Property Tax Cards fireplace smokes, won't draw; fur pace flue backs up. An application for homesteading computed at a lower rate than non- Introduction of combustion air to your property must be filed every homestead residential property, you the home can be accomplished if year. To assist with the 1987 filing, also receive a homestead credit of needed at a reasonable cost, de- the City Assessor's Office will be 54 percent of your gross tax, up to a pending on the materials or devices mailing applications to homeowners maximum of$700onthefirst$68,000 to be used. during the last week in December. of market value. If you have any questions or The Homestead Application For additional information please suspect a problem you could con - Card must be separated from the call the City Assessor's Office at tact the Brooklyn Center Inspec- valuation notice, completed and 561 -5440. tion Department at 561 -5440. returned to the City Assessor's Office no later than January 15, 1987 City of Brooklyn Center You are eligible for this tax credit, as well as the circuit break er refund, if you own or occupy CITY COUNCIL your property as a homestead on Dean Nyquist ............................. ..........................Mayor January 2, 1987. Bill Hawes ..................... ............................... Councilman If you are filing for homestead Gene Lhotka ................... ............................... Councilman for the first time on your property, Celia Scott .................. ............................... Councilwoman you must first present the re- Rich Theis .................... ............................... Councilman quired ownership information to Gerald Splinter ...... ............. ...... .............. City Manager the City Assessor's Office, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, as soon SERVICE DIRECTORY as possible after closing. The Emergency Number (24 Hours) homestead application will then POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL ................ ............................... 911 be mailed to the homeowner. Police (non- emergency, information) .............................. 561 -5443 The documents needed to satisfy City Hall Offices ................. ............................... 561 -5440 the ownership requirements are: 1. (Monday- Friday — 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) Warranty Deed, or 2. Contract for Community Center ............... ............................... 561 -5448 Deed, or 3. Certificate of title, or 4. CITY OFFICES Probate Deed, or 5. Quit Claim Deed. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway As well as having the assessed Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 value of your homestead property 3 Please Follow Regulations To Aid In Snow Removal As the winter season begins, the Apologies are offered in advance during the winter months. City of Brooklyn Center reminds for plugged driveways; however, it is Please do not pull close behind residents of the regulations which an unavoidable side effect of well- snow removal equipment, staying at are required for effective snow plowed streets and walks. To reduce least 100 feet behind snowplows to removal in the community. the frustration of shoveling out the allow them to stop as needed. Also, end of your driveway twice, it is sug- do not pass snowplows as they are Snow Plowing gested that you wait until the street working on local streets. Procedures is plowed out to its full width. Driving snowmobiles anywhere Street and sidewalk crews will on City streets or on public property operate when there has been a Parking, Traffic is prohibited in Brooklyn Center. snowfall of more than 2' /2 inches, or if Regulations conditions warrant plowing. The Residents are reminded not to Safety Tips crews will begin shortly after the park on streets during the winter Residents are also reminded to storm subsides, with the City divided months, and especially during warn their children not to play in into 9 districts, and a street plow and after a snowfall. Vehicles will the snow piles made bythe plows. assigned to each district. be ticketed and towed, if neces- Plow operators often cannot see Arterial streets are cleared first, sary, when obstructing the clear- children in these banks, and child - then residential streets. The plow ing of streets. ren could be buried in snow or must make several passes on the No parking is allowed on any seriously hurt. streets... Two toclearand two ormore street or alley, for more than four Please rememberto clearsnow to widen the street. Since plowing consecutive hours between mid- from around fire hydrants in your routes are sometimes long, it may be night and 8 a.m., or for more than 6 neighborhood. The Fire Depart- one or two hours between the clear- consecutive hours at any other time. ment's ability to find the fire hy- ing passes and the widening passes. The parking ban is strictly enforced drant and have immediate access to it, could make a big difference in their ability to control a fire. Prevent Crime, Other Regulations Form Watch Groups No snow removed from any pri- vate property, yard, driveway or park - The Brooklyn Center Police ing lot may be dumped or pushed Department strongly encourages onto any public street or sidewalk the formation of neighborhood Occasionally, snow plowing oper- BR O O K LY N watch groups. Such groups are the ations result in damage to mailboxes. resident's most cost effective The City will assume responsibility CENTER method of preventing crime, and for repairing that damage only if the NEIGHBORHOOD participants report the additional mailbox and its supporting post are benefit of a friendlier neighborhood. properly located behind the curb line The Brooklyn Center Crime Pre- or edge of street, and if the damage CRIME vention Fund provides support for is the result of actual physical con - neighborhood watch groups which tact by the plow. The City will not includes materials and the place- assume responsibility for damage to ment of signs designating each mailboxes which protrude into the watch area. Requirements for watch street, or which are damaged simply WATCH group formation are very flexible. by snow pressure. To receive an information packet Cooperation in following these on neighborhood watch group for- regulations along with common mation, please leave a name, ad- sense in many of these areas will dress and phone for Officer Grass at help to insure a safe and effectivejob 561 -5443. of snow removal and the absence of unnecessary problems. 4 Major Upgrade Of 1-694 Will Get Underwa y In 1987 The Minnesota Department of provements, their probable impacts, reduce delays, congestion, and Transportation (MNDOT) has devel- scheduling and funding are excerpts congestion related accidents pre - oped plans for the upgrading of I- primarily from the Environmental sently occuring on this route. The 694 between CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Assessment prepared for this pro- predicted increase of traffic Boulevard) in Brooklyn Center, and l- ject by MNDOT. volumes by the year 2004 will be 35W in Arden Hills. The Purpose of the project is to more readily accommodated by Descriptions of the proposed im- increase the capacity of 1 -694, to the capacity improvements. Projected volumes at the Missis- 1987 Budget Calls b y t River are estimated at 140,000 by the year 2004 (a 21 percent ent in- in- crease over the 116,000 in 1984); and at Matterhorn Drive there is an For Slight Increase estimate of 102,300 by the year 2004 (a 46 percent increase over the 70,100 in 1984). The Brooklyn Center City Council the federal government. The project is not expected to a pr authorizing a property tax levy of adopted the City Budget, while The annual City tax on the aver- result in any significant adverse i $4.1 million, which along with other age home in Brooklyn Center is social, economic, or environmental projected to be $98, which is an impacts. A small amount ofadditional revenue sources, will fund the increase of $9 over the 1986 tax. right of way may be required for Budget. The total 1987 City Budget of Currently, the City receives about bridge or interchange modifications, $8,622,572, which includes oper 16 cents from every property tax and displacement of one home will dollar that is collected in Brooklyn occur. Traffic will experience some capital expenses, dept service, and Center. The restgoestothe public additional delays during the con - capital outlay, increased 9.6 percent schools, the county, and various struction period. over the 1986 Budget. The net oper- other taxing entities. ating budget, which excludes capital A general time schedule is as outlay and dept service, increased The City Manager presented his follows: Summer, 1987 - -- Initial 8.1 percent. proposed 1987 Budget to the City construction on bridge piers and The propertytaxlevyof$4,058,617 Council in August, with the Council other work which does not interfere is an increase of 12.9 percent over discussing the Budget during a with traffic on the present roadway the 1986 levy. The increase in the series of public hearings during will begin. Early, 1988 - - -The major total budget, and the subsequent tax September, before officially adopt- construction project will be sched- levy increase are due primarily to ing the Budget on September 22. uled after new TH 252 and the new three factors: the addition of two new The 158 -page detailed 1987 Bud- TH 610 bridge (now under construc- police officer positions; the replace- get is available for review at the City tion) are opened to traffic. Late Fall, ment of a fire engine; and the loss of Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, 1989- ..Reconstruction will take two federal revenue sharingfundsdueto or the Hennepin County Public years, with completion scheduled the termination of the ro ram b Libra for this date. P 9 y Library in Brooklyn Center. Traffic will be maintained on the existing roadway during the con - APPROPRIATIONS struction period, and temporary lane (WHERE THE MONEY GOES) closures will be necessary. However, no detours will be needed. GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 1,553,602 18.0% The estimated cost for this pro - PUBLIC SAFETY $ 2,603,479 30.2% ject is nearly $20 million, with fund - PUBLIC WORKS $ 1,694,532 19.6% ing provided through the Interstate HEALTH AND WELFARE $ 40,000 0.5% Replacement Program, and propor- RECREATION $ 1,565,089 18.2 tioned 90 percent Federal, and 10 DEBT RETIREMENT $ 365,601 4.2% percent State. A copy of the detailed UNALLOCATED $ 800,269 9.3% plan layout is available for public $ 8,622,572 review at the Engineering Depart - ment in the Brooklyn Center City Hall. 5 1987 WINTER PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE Adult Activities LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. Apopularclass, unique and different becauseyou must beat least Brooklyn Center Comm unity Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 25 lbs. overweight to participate! Swimming skills are not neces- Brooklyn Junior High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N. sary. Registration Fee $13.00/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. In- Elm Creek, Osseo, MN structor Jan Neitzert. Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. # Day Begins Time Location Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. 9 Wed. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. NVJH Fair Oaks School, 5600 -65th Ave. N. Garden City School, 3501 -65th Ave. N. 25 LBS. PLUS Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. This very popular class is unique and different because you must North View Jr. High School (NVJH), 69th & Zane Ave. N. be at least 25 LBS or more overweight! All you need is extra Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. pounds, a sense of humor and the desire to TRY AGAIN! Together Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive exercise, talk, laugh and support each other while trying to lose Park Center high School (PCHS), 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. inches! Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. Registration Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. Fee $14.25/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Kathleen Ketterhagen # 10 , Anita Lancello # 11 . CHILDCARE SERVICE # Day Begins Time Location The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending 10 Mon. Jan. 12 6:30 p.m. Evergreen morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the Com- 11 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. Earle Brown munity Center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 70¢ per child per hour for each preschool child. The "PLAY CORNER" will TRI MNASTICS be open Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 5. Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibilityfor all Additional times may be noted in the description of Adult parts of your bodywill be taught. Stomach and thigh exercises are Classes. For further information call 561 -5448. all part of the fun! No dancing will be done, exercises are choreographed to music. Dress comfortably and bring a mat to evening classes. Registration Fee $14.25/10 Sessions. Classes Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we ar 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson # 14, Nancy Candea #'s 12, 13, 15. not responsible. # Day Begins Time Location 12 Mon. Jan. 12 6:15 p.m. Garden City 13 Wed. Jan. 14 6:35 p.m. Earle Brown SENIOR AQUA EXERCISES 14 Thurs. Jan. 15 10:30 a.m. CC A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and 15 Thurs. Jan. 15 5:15 p.m. Evergreen older. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the WOMEN'S CONDITIONING water. Please furnish your doctor's name and number when registering. Registration Fee $6.75/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training Instructor Jan Neitzert. machine and flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness # Day Begins Time Location program. It is tailored to individual needs and provides you with 1 Tues. Jan. 13 9:15 am. CC information you need to set up and pace workouts for future use. 2 Thurs. Jan. 15 10:15 am. CC This program emphasizes conditioning, endurance and years of healthy living. Babysitting available for day class - see Childcare AQUA EXERCISE Service. Registration Fee $18.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Exercise in water for better health and a trimmerfigure. You do not # Day Begins Time Location need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a 16 M & W Jan. 12 1:00 P.M. CC pleasant and invigorating experience through this unique ap- 17 T& TH Jan. 13 7:30 p.m. BCHS proach to exercise with music. Some aerobics will also be in- 18 M & W Feb. 16 1:00 p.m. CC cluded. Instructors Jan Neitzert #'s 3, 5 & 7. Renee Youngberg #'s 19 T& TH Feb. 17 7:30 p.m. BCHS 4 & 6. FIT OR FAT SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $14.25/10 WEEKS -50 MIN. # Day Begins Time Location Take a look at Covert Bailey's innovative system for optimum 3 Tues. Jan. 13 10:15 am. CC fitness and health in this introductory lecture. Points covered will 4 Tues. Jan. 13 7:20 NVJH be: 5 Thurs. Jan. 15 9:15 am. CC *Why we need aerobic activities. CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $14.25/5 WEEKS -50 MIN *How to pick a good program. 6 T & TH Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. NVJH *Why body weight isn't important but percentage of body fat is. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $8.25/10 WEEKS -30 MIN. * "Getting the Fat Out" slide show. 7 Tues. Jan. 13 11:30 am. CC Trained by Covert Bailey, Kathleen Ketterhagen, fitness and health instructor, will be the presenter. Registration Fee $3.00/1 AQUA EXERCISE WORKOUT - NEW Session. Class 1 hour. If swimming laps isn't your forte, try this. Aerobics, strengthing, # Day Date Time Location stretching - and no sweat! You should be comfortable treading 20 Tues. Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. BCHS water to join us- a step up from aqua exercise. This new coed class involves independent movement in deep water as part of a vigorous workout. Registration fee $13.00/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. # Day Begins Time Location 8 Wed. Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. NVJH 6 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AEROBIC CLASSES FIT OR FAT TARGET DIET - NEW All aerobic classes offer complete and effective conditioning for Learn Covert Bailey's innovative system for optimum fitness and muscles, heart and lungs. health. The licensed Fit or Fat instructor will give an indepth look Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle group at lowering your body fat. She will show you nutrition gimmicks, work and cool down stretching. how to read food labels, analyze your diet, modify recipes, set realistic goals and learn about exercise programs best for you. No dance background necessary. One session will meet at a local restaurant to learn restaurant Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. survival. (Meal cost on your own.) The class will be fun and full of facts to help you make intelligent choices for your health! Please Fitness experts encourage 3 aerobic activities per week. This can bring a notebook, pencil, calculator and Fit or Fat Target book to be a combination of classes or classes and walking, swimming, class. The last session meets mid July for a refresher class. biking etc. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Sessions Classes 1 1 /2 hours. In- Classes are 50 minutes unless noted in the class description. structor Kathleen Ketterhagen. Childcare available for morning weekday classes - See Childcare # Day Begins Time Location Service. 21 Tues. Feb. 3 7:00 p.m. BCHS PRENATAL FITNESS WOMEN'S BEGINNING AEROBICS Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, why not A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to this class. If you have never exercised before or found other improve your flexibility, strength and stamina You will learn classes to hard to follow.... this is it! Registration Fee $14.25/10 exercises to encourage the correct use of your body as it slowly Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Kathleen Ketterhagen # 25, changes. Keep fit for a healthier delivery and easier comeback. Bev Wilson # 26, Marsha Krey # 27. Please check with your doctor and bring a written OK to the first # Day Begins Time Location session. Registration Fee $18.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. 25 Mon. Jan. 12 7:30 p.m. Evergreen Instructor Bev Wilson. 26 Tues. Jan. 13 5:15 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 27 Thurs. Jan. 22 5:45 p.m. NVJH 22 Tues. Jan. 13 6:15 p.m. CC OPEN GYM LOW IMPACT AEROBICS The Saturday open gym hours are 2:00 -6:00 p.m. at North View This unique COED classs is for individuals who have tried Junior High. The open gym is for post high school residents of the aerobics and because of age, weight or medical reasons would City of Brooklyn Center, Osseo School District 279 and partici- like a modified class. The large bouncing movements and jogging pants in the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department are removed and one foot is always maintained on the floor. The basketball program. The cost is $1.00 per Saturday, plus a heart rate is still elevated to proper limits. Registration Fee$14.25 registration fee of $3.00. Participants may register at Brooklyn /10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson # 28, Center Community Center by showing a valid ID. REGISTRA- Kathleen Ketterhagen # 30, Marsha Krey # 29. TION MUST BE DONE BEFORE PARTICIPATION AT NORTH # Day Begins Time Location VIEW. Anyone causing damage to equipment will be held re- 28 Mon. Jan. 12 10:30 am. cc 29 Mon. Jan. 12 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane sponsible. If you have any questions or concerns, please call. On 30 Wed. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane occasion the open gym will not be available. Signs will be posted the Saturday before or you may check by calling the Brooklyn WOMEN'S EXERCISE AND AEROBIC DANCE Center Parks and Recreation Department, 561 -5448. This intermediate level class is fun and challenging. It is rec- 9 JUDO ommended for those who have had some aerobics before. It is a combination of dancing for the fun of it and dancing for more For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills ENERGY EVERYDAY! Registration Fee $14.25/10 Sessions. or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 31, 33,36 , Kathleen Black Belt, provides complete instruction. In addition, interested Ketterhagen # 35„ Marsha Krey # 37, Kathleen Zajicek # 38, Jolene students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club, which is Morris #'s 32, 34. nationally sanctioned. All sessions held in North View Jr. High # Day Begins Time Location Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 31 Mon. Jan. 12 9:30 a. m. CC hour. # 23 Beginning; # 24 Advanced; for Adults and Children. 32 Mon. Jan. 12 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake Asst. Instructor Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt. 33 Tues. Jan. 13 7:15 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 34 Wed. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 23 Thurs. Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. NVJH 35 Wed. Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane 24 Thurs. Jan. 22 8:00 p.m. NVJH 36 Thurs. Jan. 15 9:30 am. CC WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL 37 Jan. 22 :45 p.m. NVJH Fri. 5 38 Fri. Jan. 16 5:30 p.m. Earle Brown A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring a 39 Sat. Jan. 17 10:00 a. m. NVJH friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. Please, no organized teams. No charge. WOMEN'S ADVANCED AEROBIC WORKOUT Day Resumes Time Location For individuals who participated in the INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Tues. Jan. 6 8:00 P.M. Earle Brown aerobic classes and are ready for a more ADVANCED and invig- orating workout. Registration Fee $15.75/5 Weeks. Classes 1 MIXED VOLLEYBALL hour. Instructor Jolene Morris. Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides # Day Begins Time Location and play fun low -keyed volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. 40 M & W Jan. 12 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake Activity Fee is 500 per person, per session. No organized teams. 41 W & M Feb. 18 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake please. SPRING BAZAAR Day Begins Time Location The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department will host Wed. Jan. 7 7:30 p.m. BCHS its 6th Annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Crafters interested in participating may call to be included on the INFORMATION mailing list the first week of January. Call 561- 5448. 7 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE *QUILTING Forcouples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on Students will learn various methods of hand applique and ma- the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the chine piecing. Quilting and binding techniques will also be Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Polka and Schottische. Be readyforthe next covered. A wall hanging 30 "x30" will be the class project. Bring to Wedding Dance or a night out on the town! Registration Fee 1 st class: pencil, ruler and sheet of carbon paper. Fabric require - $24.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Les Eck. ments will be given at this time. Registration Fee $13.00/4 # Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Joanne Holzknecht. 42 Thurs. Jan. 15 7:15 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location 48 Mon. Jan. 12 7:00 p.m. CC LATIN BALLROOM DANCES - NEW Take advantage of this special class offering of the beautiful Latin *COUNTRY DOLL Dances. Learn the ChaCha, Tango, Samba and Rumba. The Latin Make this sweet doll for your favorite little person or can also be Dances are a must for anyone planning a cruise orvacationing in a used as a shelf sitter. Please allow $1.50 for a starter kit to be Latin American country. Each participant must bring their own purchased at the first class. Bring to class: pair of sharp pointed partner. Registration Fee $24.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. scissors, sewing and embroidery needle. The doll is simple to Instructor Les Eck. construct and can be completed in a few hours. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $5.50/2 Sessions. Classes hours. Instructor Joanne Holzknecht. 43 Thurs. Jan. 15 8:30 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location 49 Mon. Feb. 9 7:00 p.m. CC SILVER SLIPPER DANCE GROUP LOVE TO DANCE? A little "show biz" still in your blood? If you are *CRAZY CAT 50 years or older, join us and dance, dance, dance! Our plan is to This adorable cat stands 14" high and can be used as a doorstop create a fun repertoire of broadway hits, and nostalgic favorites, with a draft dodger tail! The patchwork cat is put together with complete with glittering costumes (in good taste, of course). Our scraps of fabric and decorated with embroidery stitches. Bring a goal will be to entertain at club meetings, nursing homes, etc. So pencil, pins, needle, thread, scissors, embroidery thread, 1 /3 yd. dance forfun, forfitnessand doagooddeed too! Howabout it? An muslin, solid colored scrap fabric (choose all cotton, corduroy or organizational meeting will be scheduled mid January, call for wool) &'/4 yd. fabric for tail to correspond with your scraps. Allow information, 561 -5448, Ext. 170. 750 for additional materials to be purchased at class. Portable sewing machine can be brought to class forfaster sewing, but not BREAK AWAY necessary to participate in class. Childcare available for dayclass Come join the fun on these special Adult outings planned by the - see CHILDCARE SERVICE. Registration Fee $3.50/1 Session. Recreation Departments of Brooklyn Center and Crystal. Trips Class 3 hours. Instructor Joann Holzknecht. depart from Brooklyn Center Community Center and the Thorson # Day Date Time Location Community Center. Participants wishing to board the bus at 50 Mon. Jan. 12 12:45 p.m. CC Thorson, register at Crystal Recreation Department. Registration 51 Wed. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. CC taken in person or by mail on a first -come basis. Sorry, no refunds, *STENCILING phone registrations, or children. For detailed information about the trips and to be placed on the "Break Away" mailing list, call This is an art anyone can do! The main class emphasis will be on 561 -5448, ext. 170. fabric stenciling but the technique can be applied to other surfaces. Participants will also learn to cut their own stencils. BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Finished projects will be shown and demonstrated. Bring to class: This class isforfirst time35mm owners orforthosewhowould like sharp pointed X -ACTO or utility knife, extra fine point permanent to learn about the basics of photography. Camera settings and marking pen, and 1 sheet of fine grain sand paper. Please allow exposure, film types, and flash photography will be discussed. $1.75 for additional materials to be purchased at class. Baby - Registration Fee $14.00/4 Sessions. Classes 2 hrs. Instructor sitting available for day class - see Childcare service. Registration John Furber. fee$3.50 /1 Sessions. Classes3 hours. InstructorJoanne Holzknecht. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location 44 Tues. Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. BCHS 52 Wed. Jan. 28 12:45 p.m. CC 53 Wed. Jan. 28 6:30 p.m. CC ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY AND DARKROOM TECHNIQUES - NEW *VALENTINE BEAR -NEW A class designed for persons already familiar with basic camera Make this adorable old fashioned bear for yourfavorite Valentine! operations who are interested in learning advanced photo tech- This 12" button jointed teddy can be made out of wool, velveteen niques plus darkroom procedures (no previous darkroom ex- or a calico print. Bring 9 "x22" fabric, scissors, needle, pins, and perience required). Instruction will involve black and white pro- thread to first session. (For the second, you will need buttons, cessing coupled with several creative photo projects. Students extra long needle and poly stuffing.) Babysitting available for day will supply their own film and photo paper. Limited to 6 students. class- See Childcare Service. Registration Fee $6.00/2 Sessions. Registration Fee $29.00/5 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Classes 2 hours. Instructor Pat Wiswell. John Furber. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 54 Mon. Feb. 2 12:45 p.m. CC 45 Tues. Feb. 24 7:00 p.m. CC 55 Wed. Feb. 4 7:00 p.m. CC PHOTO LAB ORIENTATION *LACEMAKING - TATTING For people who have taken darkroom instruction at other facilities Tatting, a fascinating skill from the past. Tatting lace may be used and are experienced in darkroom procedures. Participants will be for decorating clothing or home furnishings. Bring to class a ball of colored #8 crochet thread, scissors, metal tatting shuttle with eligible to rent the darkroom lab during Community Center hours. removable bobbin, notebook and pen. Registration Fee $7.00/3 PRE - REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AT LEAST 3 WORKING Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Darlene Hegstrom. DAYS PRIOR TO EACH TEST DATE. Registration Fee $3.00. S Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location 56 Thurs. Feb. 19 7:00 p.m. CC 46 Tues. Jan. 20 7:00 p.m. CC 47 Tues. Feb. 3 6:00 p.m. CC *SAMPLES ON DISPLAY, BEGINNING JANUARY 1 8 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED POTTERY *MAGIC ART - OIL PAINTING The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and Oil painting made easy! Anyone with a desire to paint can, with the hand building. The Community Center offers a unique opportunity Magic Art Method. Beginner to intermediate hobby artists will to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee clay learn how to use large brushes and a unique palette knife to for projects, unlimited studio practice time and firing fees. Bring a COMPLETE a fine oil painting in this 4 hour workshop. The workshirttothefirstclass. Please allowabout$6.00forpurchasing instructor is an accredited Magic Art instructor who teaches the of tools. Registration Fee $35.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. William Alexander Technique as seen on Channel 2. Supplies Instructor Karen Haberle. furnished except for the picture frame. Bring clean paint rags to # Day Begins Time Location class. Painting for each workshop on display. BECAUSE OF 57 Tues. Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. CC MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND RE- 58 Tues. March 3 6:30 p.m. CC QUESTS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES WORKSHOP. Registration Fee $21.00/1 Session. Class 4 hours. Open to persons who have completed a Pottery Class at the Instructor Carol Reile. Community Center or have had previous experience and are # Day Date Time Location familiar with equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited bases 64 Thurs. Jan. 22 6:00 p.m. CC other than class time and students may have pieces fired in the 65 Thurs. Jan. 29 6:00 p.m. CC the seven week period. The lab program is designed for in- OUTDOOR CAMPING & LIVING - NEW dividuals who want to work independently. Clay maybe purchased This class will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors with a atthe Community Center. Arrangeyourowntimetoworkin the lab better understanding of how to manage in the outdoor environ- during the 7 weeks, no instruction. Starting week corresponds ment. The course will cover such topics as: trip planning, equip - with pottery class schedule at Community Center. Registration ment & clothing selection, shelter & sleeping, campsite dangers, Fee $25.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For returning partici- ropes & useful camping knots, hypothermia & cold weather pants, please check with instructor camping, etc. Registration Fee $40.00/10 Sessions. Classes 3 # Day Begins Time Location hours. Instructor Venice Barsness. 59 TO BE ARRANGED # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 66 Wed. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. BCHS 60 TO BE ARRANGED ADAPTED RECREATION *DOLLHOUSE FURNISHINGS The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the Enter the fascinating world of dollhouse miniatures, the third cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, largest hobby enjoyed by both men and women. Learn how to Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West create almost anything from what you already have in the house! Hennepin Community Center. Through this creative show- and -tell demonstration, you will learn West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving mentally how to furnish a whole dollhouse from practically nothing. The handicapped and developmentally delayed individuals and their second class will be spent creating your own furnishings. Bring a families in the West and Northwest Hennepin area. Services pencil and notebook to class. Registration Fee $6.00/2 Sessions. include information and referral, advocacy, counseling. Programs Classes 2 hours. Instructor Carol Kleven. include social /recreational clubs and education programs. Call # Day Begins Time Location Tracy at 933-9105 for information and registering procedures. 61 Thurs. Feb. 5 7:00 p.m. CC BOWLING LEAGUE DOG OBEDIENCE This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at Join in on a league every Saturday morning. For adults and older with mental handicaps, who want to improve years e their least 6 months old. This course will teach you how to work with techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends and just have your dog in order to teach him social behavior and self - discipline. fun. The league meets at Doyles Bowling Alley in Crystal. The For more information, call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Registration league fee is $14.00 plus $1.80 each week you bowl. 10:00 a.m. - Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Noon, January 17 -March 14. # Day Begins Time Location 62 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:30 p.m. Northport FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER 63 Thurs. Jan. 15 7:35 p.m. Northport Asocial recreation group for adults with mental handicaps. Don't miss out on movies, games, dancing, crafts and field trips! The registration tee is $16.00, beginning Friday, January 16 - March 13 at Northport School, 7:00-9:00 p.m. SNO -DAZE DANCE Teen Activities All junior high students are invited to the annual Sno -Daze Dance on Friday, January 30 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. at North View (69th & what school district you are in. Listen for school announcements Zane). Special highlights include music and the coronation of the and watch for details in the Post. Fee is $1.00 /per time. Friday 9th grade King and Queen and 7th & 8th grade attendants. nights from 7:00 -10:00 p.m. at North View Jr. High. Co -Rec Admission fee is $2.00 /per person. Don't miss out on all the action resumes Jan. 9. - catch "Dance Fever"! TEEN UPDATE BASKETBALL CONTEST Teen Update is the newsletter put out by the Brooklyn Center How good at free throws are you? Test your skills at the 4th annual Parks and Recreation Department. Each month junior high activi- BASKETBALL CONTEST. Both boys and girls divisions. A trophy ties such as dances, classes, ski trips, and Co -Rec specials will be will be awarded to the winner in each division. Contestants pay highlighted. Teen Update is available in the junior high school only Co -Rec admission of $1.00 - there is no extra charge. For offices, or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 561 -5448 students in grades 7 -9. to get your name on our mailing list. Day Date Time Location BEACH PARTY Fri. Feb. 6 7:00 p.m. NVJH Join us at North View for the 2nd annual Beach Party in February. CO -REC There will be swimming, pool games and special Summer Treats. Looking for something to do on friday nights ? ?? Why not try Co- You'll hardly know it's cold outside. Cost is $1.25 Co -Rec ad- Rec. Activities include basketball, gymnastics, swimming, foos- mission. Grades 7 -9. ball, bumper pool, volleyball, musicand more. Co-Rec is open to all Day Date Time Location Brooklyn Center Jr. High residents and their friends regardless of 9 Fri. Feb. 27 7 -10 p.m. North View Children's Activities CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ GIRL'S BEGINNING TUMBLING Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of creative A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will expression combined with modern jazz movements. Forgrades 1- have an opportunity to learn such basic skill as rolls, cartwheels, 6(Children in kindergarten who have previous dancetraining may walkovers and headstands. Girls new to our program must reg- register.) Classes 45 min. Instructors Anna Venegas #67, Nancy ister for this class before taking the more advanced class. For Candea #'s68, 69. grades K -6. Registration Fee $12.00/8. Sessions. Classes 1 hour. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $11.50/8 WEEKS Instructor Nancy Candea #'s 81, 82, 83. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 67 Mon. Jan. 12 3:40 p.m. Willow Lane 81 Mon. Jan. 12 4:05 p.m. Garden City 68 Tues. Jan. 13 4:20 p.m. Palmer Lake 82 Tues. Jan. 13 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $14.00/10 WEEKS 83 Thurs. Jan. 15 4:10 p.m. Evergreen 69 Wed. Jan. 14 3:50 p.m. Earle Brown 84 Sat. Jan. 17 12:30 p.m. NVJH TAP AND BALLET GIRL'S ADVANCED TUMBLING A beginning level where fundamentals of ballet and simple tap combinations will be taught. For grades 1 -6 (Children in kinder- Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will have garten who have previous tap and ballet training may register.) the opportunity to learn handsprings, one - handed and dive cart - Registration Fee $11.50/8 Sessions. Classes45 min. Instructors wheels. Grades 1 and up. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. Anna Venegas #70, Nancy Candea #'s 71,72. Classes 1 hour. # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 70 Mon. Jan. 12 4:25 p.m. Willow Lane 85 Sat. Jan. 17 10:05 a.m. NVJH 71 Mon. Jan. 12 3:15 p.m. Garden City GIRL'S BEGINNING APPARATUS 72 Thurs. Jan. 15 3:20 p.m. Evergreen Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to TAP & BALLET FOR KINDERGARTEN - NEW register for this class. Skills such as mounts turns and stunts will For children in Kindergarten only. Students will learn the funda- be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance beam, mentals of ballet and simple tap steps. Registration Fee $11.50/8 uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. For grades 1 and up. Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Anna Venegas. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 73 Mon. Jan. 12 5:15 p.m. Willow Lane 86 Wed. Jan. 14 6:15 p.m. BCHS TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET 1 87 Sat. Jan. 17 9:00 a.m. NVJH Childrenwill havean opportunity to participate in beginning ballet GIRL'S ADVANCED APPARATUS movements and simple tap steps. For preschool children who will Students must have passed Beginning Apparatus in order to be 3' /2 years old by March 1987. Registration Fee $11.50/8 register for this class. Girls will continue to work on various jumps Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. and leaps and will learn more advanced gymnastic stunts. For # Day Begins Time Location grades 2 and up. Registration Fee $14.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 74 Tues. Jan. 13 5:15 p.m. Palmer Lake hour 15 min. 75 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:30 p.m. Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II 88 Wed. Jan. 14 7:15 p.m. BCHS For preschool children 4 and up who have had at least one year 89 Sat. Jan. 17 11:10 a.m. NVJH GYMSTERS t previous Tap and Ballet training. Students will continue with ballet fundamentals and learn new combinations. Registration Fee Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's $11.50/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. motor skills and coordination. Class activities include tumbling # Day Begins Time Location and introduction to the balance beam and bars. For boys and girls 76 Mon. Jan. 12 5:15 p.m. Garden City ages 3 -5 (children must be 3 by March, 1987.) Class ratio 8 TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE students/ instructor. Classes45 min. Instructors LindaSchiesl # This class ives an o 90, 97, Tracey Gustafson #'s 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96. g� opportunity to participate in creative expres- CLASSES ONCE AWEEK - $14.50/8 WEEKS sion, rhythms and dance. The emphasis is on developing physical # Day Begins Time Location skills, imagination and self- expression. For preschool children # Sat. Jan. 17 9:00 a.m. Location NVJH who will be 3 years old by March 1987. Registration Fee Sat. Jan. 17 10:10 a.m. NVJH $14.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. 991 1 Sat. Jan. 17 11:05 a.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 77 Wed. Jan. 14 5:45 p.m. Earle Brown 93 Sat. Jan. 17 Noon NVJH RHYTHMS AND TUMBLING 94 Sat. March 14 10:10 a.m. NVJH 95 Sat. March 14 11:05 a.m. NVJH Beginning Tumbling stunts and patterns for coordination will be 96 Sat. March 14 Noon NVJH taught. For preschool children who will be3 years old by March, CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $10.75/6 WEEKS 1987. Registration Fee $11.50/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. 97 Sat. March 14 9:00 a.m. NVJH Instructor Kathleen Ketterhagen. GYMSTERS II # Day Begins Time Location 78 Mon. Jan. 12 5:30 p. m. Evergreen Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and WIGGLES AND GIGGLES bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have taken Gymsters I An exercise class for parent and child ages 2 -5. Some exercises, class. Class ratio8 students/instructor. Classes45 min. Instructor a little dancing, stunts, tricks, and most of all wiggling and giggling Linda Schiesl. and lots of fun for everyone! Wear play clothes and a smile. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $14.50/8 WEEKS Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 98 Sat. Jan. 17 9:55 a.m. NVJH CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $14.50/8 WEEKS 99 Sat. Jan. 17 10:50 a.m. NVJH 79 Sat. Jan. 17 11:45 a.m. NVJH CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $10.75/6 WEEKS CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $10.75/6 WEEKS 10 100 Sat. March 14 9:55 a.m. NVJH 80 Sat. March 14 11:45 a.m. NVJH 101 Sat. March 14 10:50 a.m. NVJH CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BOY'S TUMBLING YAMAHA DX -7 SYNTHESIZER - NEW A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will This class will go beyond the activities we will be doing in music have an opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, headstands, class on the new Synthesizer. Students will have the opportunity handstands, etc. For grades 1 -6. Classes 1 hour. Instructors for additional time working with the instrument and the computer. Tracey Gustafson #103, 104, Nancy Candea # 102. For grades 5 & 6. Registration Fee $3.00/2 Sessions. Classes 1 # Day Begins Time Location hour. Instructor Dawn Dahlberg. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $15.00/10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location 102 Wed. Jan. 14 4:40 p.m. Earle Brown 107 Tues. Jan. 20 3:00 p.m. Palmer Lake CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.00/8 WEEKS 108 Tues. Feb. 3 3:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 103 Sat. Jan. 17 9:00 a.m. NVJH 104 Sat. March 14 9:00 a.m. NVJH SPORTS HOUR JUDO An activity that includes learring sports skills, playing games and having a fun time. The fundamentals of floor hockey and basket - For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning ball will be taught. For girls and boys in grades 1 -6. Registration the basic skills or more advanced techniques of judo. Carl Flood, Fee $6.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kathleen Ketter- 6th Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In addition, hagen. interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club # Day Begins Time Location which is nationally sanctioned. All lessons held in the Wresting 109 Tues. Jan. 20 3:10 p.m. Fair Oaks Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # 23 110 Wed. Jan. 21 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane Beginning, # 24 Advanced; for adults and children. Assistant instructor Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Blackbelt. CROCHETING FOR KIDS # Day Begins Time Location Beginning crochet instructionfor4 -6. Third graders accepted with 23 Thurs. Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. NVJH consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metal crochet hook and 24 Thurs. Jan. 22 8:00 p.m. NVJH practice yarn to the first class. Registration Fee $7.50/6 Sessions. SATURDAY SUNSHINE KIDS Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. # Day Begins Time Location A social /recreational program designed for children with mental 1 1 1 Tues. Feb. 10 3:15 p.m. Fair Oaks handicaps residing in the Northern Suburbs. The club will be 112 Wed. Feb. 11 3:20 p.m. Evergreen divided into age groups, 4 -6 year olds and 7 -11 year olds. 113 Thurs. Feb. 12 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake Activities include arts and crafts, cooking, music, and sports. Location is at Thorson Community Center, Crystal. January 17- SNEAKY SNAKE SINGS - NEW March 14, 9:30 a.m. -Noon. Registration and information call, 933- Participants will play snake games, sing songs about snakes and 9105. Fee is $20.00, worms and make a snake puppet- what FUN! Please bring a sock AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (any kind) from home. Parents are invited to join us. Words to songs will be sent home. For grades 2 & 3. Registration Fee The after school program enables students to explore fields $1.00/1 Sessions. Class 1 hour. Instructor Dawn Dahlberg. outside the regular school curriculum and will be held immediately # Day Date Time Location after school. These programs are designed to acquaint elementary 114 Thurs. Feb. 26 3:00 p.m. Palmer Lake students with new skills, or to enjoy a new activity. Although these AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AT EARLE BROWN programs are scheduled at specific schools, you can register for classes outside your home school. However, school district A variety of after school classes will be offered for all grades this policies will not allow children to leave school early to participate Winter at Earle Brown. Flyers will be sent home with yourchildren. in an after school class. If you have any questions or would like to teach a class, call Linda If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an Hanka, Elementary School Building Coordinator, 561 -4480. instructor for a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation CUPID'S COOKIE &CARD COMPANY Department (561 -5448) or your Elementary School Building Co ordinator. Make this Valentine's Day really special. Participants will make Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 and decorate heart shaped cookies - how sweet it is. After making Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 cookies, add personal touches to make your own Valentines. Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 Bring a small shoe box. For grades 1 -4. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Terry Westermann Fair Oaks 561-4415 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Nancy Candea. Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 # Day Date Time Location Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645 115 Sat. Feb. 7 1:00 P.M. CC Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE ADVANCED BOWLING - NEW Join us on President's Day for an afternoon of movie and swim fun Learn to pick up those difficult spares using ball spin to your on Monday, February 16. First see Disney's The Great Mouse advantage! Learn the 5 step approach and brush up on your Detective. After the movie, stay for a free swim. Movie times at scoring skills. For students in grades 4 -6 who have taken the 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Birthday parties and youth groups are Beginning Bowling class at Palmer Lake School. Registration Fee welcome. Refreshments will be sold. Admission is $1.50 all ages. $16.00/12 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Daniel Monson. (Memberships do not apply.) # Day Begins Time Location Day Date Time Location 105 M & W Jan. 12 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake Mon. Feb. 16 12:30 & 2:30 p.m. CC LOW IMPACT SPORTS HOUR - NEW SLEEPING BEAUTY Students will learn and participate in aerobic dancing, tumbling It's Friday Night at the movies and everyone's invited to see the and jump roping. Other activities include ones picked by parti- Disney Classic, Sleeping Beauty. First, at7:00 p.m., see the movie; cipants. Lots of fun for everyone. Forgrades4 -6. Registration Fee then stay for a free swim. Children, families, birthday parties and $6.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Donna Gerber. youth groups are welcome. Refreshments will be sold. Admission # Day Begins Time Location is $1.50 all ages.(Membersh!ps do not apply.) 106 Thurs. Jan. 15 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake Day Date Time Location Fri. March 20 7:00 p.m. CC 11 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SNOW DAZE - NEW VACATION DAY CAMP - APRIL 13 -17 For preschoolers 4 -6 years old. Bundle up and come celebrate Do you work? Are you wondering what to do with the kids during Winter! We'll build snowmen, make angels in the snow and play Spring Vacation? We've got the perfect solution. Winter games. After the outdoor fun, there's hot chocolate and Extended Recreation Programming. cookies. These special activities are just a few of the things During the week of Spring Vacation (April 13-17) we'll run an planned during this snow daze Winter celebration. Children extended recreation program for children grades K -6 from 7:00 should come dressed warmly for the outdoors. in the event of am. until 6:30 p.m. Activities will include swimming, tours, pro - inclement weather or no snow, alternate indoor activities will be grams at library, games, open gym, crafts and one lunch. Parents done. We might even make our own snow flakes! Registration Fee will receive a schedule of daily activities prior to the week. $4.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Schiebel. Students must provide their own lunch (except for the day we eat # Day Date Time Location out). Beverage and snacks will be provided each day. For more 116 Wed. Jan. 14 10:00 am. CC information, call 561 -5448. This filled up fast last year, so parents n are encouraged to sign up early. Registration Fee $47.00/5 days. # Day Begins Time Location 118 M -F April 13 7:00 a.m. CC 'LUCKY LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS -NEW Sail with me across the sea, to the land where Shamrocks grow. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY -NEW When dressed in green, we'll search for our dream, at the end of Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the rainbow. Attention! All Leprechauns ages4 -6 years old, come the Community Center on your birthday and help usfindthe magical pot of gold! Don't forget to wear green. and with one paid admission or more Registration Fee $4.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. (friend, family, etc.), you get in free. A great Schiebel. way to get into the swim of things on your # Day Date Time Location �,� = birthday. For more information call 561- 117 Mon. March 16 1:00 p.m. CC 5448. - Winter Activities ADULT SKI TRIPS - 5TH & 6TH GRADE SKI SPECIAL All adults are invited to join us as we visit a different area each 5th & 6th graders are invited to join us on Jan. 19 for a day of Wednesday. Bus pick ups at Four Seasons Mall and the ski fun at Welch Village. Bus leaves North View Jr. High at Brooklyn Center Community Center. Times vary with each of 8:30 a.m. and the Community Center at 8:45 a.m. Bus returns these day trips. If you would like a 1987 ski brochure, call 561- approximately 4:15 p.m. Fee includes lift, rental, lesson, 5448. Registration will not be taken at Brooklyn Center transportation and chaperones. Sign up early; space is Parks and Recreation Department. limited. Registration Fee $11.00/1 Session. Date Ski Area # Day Date Time Ski Area �.. > >`� Jan. 14 Welch Village 126 Mon. Jan. 19 8:30 a.m. Welch Village Jan. 21 Wild Mountain A 5�` ^ � Jan. 28 Trollhaugen Registrations accepted immediately. Feb. 4 Afton Alps Feb. 11 Welch Village Feb. 18 Wild Mountain Feb. 25 Spirit Mountain CROSS COUNTRY SKIING (Registrations accepted immediately at Crystal Parks and Free indoor clinic co- sponsored by Hennepin Parks and Recreation Department, 537 -8421) Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Topics covered include equipment selection, how to dress, waxing, JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS warm - up exercises, ski locations and basic techniques. On Ski trips for Junior High students. Bus pick ups at North View the snow clinics will be available to all indoor clinic par Jr. High (69th & Zane). Parent permission slip required for ticipants for a small fee. R.S.V.P. through Hennepin Parks at all trips. Fee includes lift ticket, transportation and chaper- 559-9000. Class 2 hours. (Free) ones. Equipment rental is extra. Flyers will be available in the Day Date Time Location Junior Highs. Mon. Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. CC Trip # Day Date Fee Ski Area 119 Fri. Jan. 9 $13.00 Wild Mt. 120 Mon. Jan. 19 $24.00 Spirit Mt. 121 Fri. Jan. 23 $14.00 Welch Village ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE 122 Fri. Feb. 6 $13.00 Trollhaugen Join in the fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. All 123 Fri. Feb. 13 $13.00 Wild Mt. programs require reservations; some require fee. To make 124 Fri. Feb. 20 $14.00 Welch Village reservations or for program information call Eastman Nature 1 125 Fri. Feb. 27 $13.00 Trollhaugen Center, 420 -4300. Registrations accepted immediately. �� - t (1 6 12 ^ r Special Activities "LIFE. BE IN IT." - Merchandise SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCES "Life. Be In IT." is a promotional campaign to increase public Lessons are offered by the Happy Face Square Dance Club from awareness of the values of recreation and leisure in one's life. It 7:30 -9:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings at Northport Elementary School. uses humorous family characters to help get individuals to place The cost is $2.00 per person with the first lesson free to new - activity higher in the priorities of day -to-day life. comers. Both singles and couples are welcome. Dances are held At the Community Center we have for sale "Life. Be In It. "T shirts, the third Sat. of each month at NVJH from 8:00 -10:00 p.m. For hooded sweatshirts and hats in a variety of colors and sizes. We more information, call 561 8360 or 561 4195. also sell swim goggles, caps, nose plugs and Community Center SINGLES CIRCLE SQUARE DANCE bags. They make a perfect gift forchild oradult. Forspecific prices, Meets on Wednesdays from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at Earle Brown School. call 561 -5448. First lesson is free. Singles and couples welcome. For more GIFT CERTIFICATES information, call 537 -0003 or 533 -7902. Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume or cologne for BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB birthday and holiday gifts or cannot think of something original, The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1:00 p.m. the second get a Parks and Recreation Gift Certificate. We have many Tuesday of every month through May in the Social Hall of the classes, swim memberships, trips, special events and mer- Community Center. Membership is open to any women over the chandise for all ages and interests in any monetary value. The age of 21. Yearly dues are $5.00. The purpose of the Club is to certificates are available in the Parks and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Promote social, cultural, and civic activities for area women. A Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. For information call 561 variety of programs are presented each month, followed by 5448. refreshments and a social time. January 13, Jill Pick presents Health Options, February 10, Food Test, March 10, the Lions Club BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES will talk on their fascinating seeing Eye Dog program. On January The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy 27, the trip will feature a Polynesian show and lunch at the Bali Hi, February 24, Grain Exchange Tour, lunch in the Orion Room and music. Performances are given throughout the metro area with an tour of Byerly's, St. Louis Park. The trip on March 24 will be a tourof annual spring finale show. The show is developed each year with Bachmans and lunch at the Hotel Sofitel. If you have questions new songs, costumes and choreographed dances accompanied about becoming a member of the club, call 537 -5650. bya four piece band. There is a nominal registration fee. The group is co-sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and BROOKLYN AREA LIBRARY Recreation Departments. For information call 561 -5448. Re- Programs for adults and children are listed in the monthly Calen- hearsals are Mondays, 8:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Junior High School. dar of Events available at the library. Storyhours for preschoolers New members are welcome. Director Jane Vigue Wilson. and toddlers are presented on Tuesdays and Wednesday, and BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND preregistration is requested. The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn The library has a wide range of materials available including Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is open to all post business services such as Standard and Poor and Moody's, high school age men and women. Practice is on Monday nights at approximately 500 periodical subscriptions, art prints, computer North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. For more software, popular fiction, etc. Special children's services include information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 561- Sick Kits and Vacation Kits assembled on request and Parenting 5448. Director Paul Schierenbeck. Packages. CANOE ASSOCIATION Hours for January through March: Monday- Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 The Minnesota Canoe Association, Inc. in cooperation with the p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department, will present Telephone: Reference Information 566 -8300, Hours 566 -1319, their annual Canoe Builders Show on Saturday, February 21, Renewals 566-2034, TDD 566 -2233. 1987, at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. YOUTH CONNECTION This annual program features a continuous program of speakers A program designed to promote recreation activities for TMR and demonstrations from 1 to 6 p.m. Learn how you can build your teens, 12-17 years old. The programs will enhance socialization own state -of- the -art wood strip canoe in time for summer's warmer skills of teens through activities such as organized games, drama, days. Award winning canoe designers will discuss form and singing, creative art and outdoor activities. Youth Connection thoughts relating to today's modern canoes. Enjoy a full afternoon meets at fair School, 3915 Adair Ave. No., Crystal, Tuesdays, and learn how simple it is for you to build your own canoe! For January 13 -March 10, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. The cost is $20.00 and pre - additional information call Jim Robinson at 588 -5402. registration is necessary. Coming, Saturday, March 21, a planning seminar for canoists TEEN ACTION interested in traveling into the BWCA this summer. Mark your This exciting social and recreation program is for EMIR teenagers, calendar, more information in the spring brochure. 12 -17 years old. The group will focus on improving their leisure PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE skills through field trips and community experiences. Teen Action meets every other week at various locations. Teens must be able The photo darkroom located in the Brooklyn Center Community to work in a ratio of 1 staff to 8 participants. The club fee is $10.00 Center is open to all interested persons fora fee of$1.00 per hour. plus any costs for field trips and food. Call for your schedule of User's must furnish their own chemicals and paper. Persons who events. have completed our Darkroom Technique classes are eligible to Youth Connection and Teen Action are sponsored by the North - use the lab. Person's who have had darkroom training somewhere west Suburbs of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, else must attend our Photo Lab Orientation session. See Adult Activities for information. Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, New Hope and West Hennepin Community Center. For program and registration information, call Tracy at 933-9105. 13 Swim Activities ADULT SWIM LESSONS registration starts 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 1987. Beginner thru Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and high Swim re 9 Y, Y school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on All other class registrations begin at 1:00 p.m. (Numbers will be your strokes. Registration Fee $24.50/10 Lessons. Classes 40 given out one hour before registration.) WHEN REGISTERING min. FOR SWIMMING LESSONS. PLEASE GIVE US NUMBER OF CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS CLASS. # Day Begins Time Location 150 Sat. Jan. 10 10:40 a.m. CC 151 Tues. Jan. 13 7:45 p.m. CC CHILDCARE SERVICE 152 Thurs. Jan. 15 7:45 p.m. CC CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending 153 M & W Jan. 12 11:15 a.m. CC morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming lessons at the 154 M & W Feb. 16 11:15 a.m. CC Community Center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 70(t perchild perhourforeach preschool child. The "PLAY CORNER" ADULT SUPER CHICKEN will be open Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1 2:15 p.m. beginning Jan. Separate classes for those persons, high school age and up, who 5. Additional times may be noted in the description of Adult have a real fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that Classes. For further information call 561 -5448. fear and learn to enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $24.50/10 PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS Lessons. Super Chicken classes are held the same days and times as adult lessons, see schedule. Lesson in water adjustment forchildren ages 2 and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferable the same SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS parent each time. Registration Fee $16.50/10 Lessons. Classes American Red Cross swim lessons are for men and women ages 30 min. 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush upon skills you have CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS already learned, experience new skills or start right from the # Day Begins Time Location beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens." Registration 127 Sat. Jan. 10 10:05 a.m. CC Fee $24.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as adult 128 Mon. Jan. 12 6:00 p.m. NVJH lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $12.25/10 Lessons. 129 Tues. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. CC 130 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are 131 M & W Jan. 12 10:05 a.m. CC physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a ratio of 132 M & W Feb. 16 10:05 a.m. CC one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $16.50/10 PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not 155 Sat. Jan. 10 9:30 a.m. CC accompany the child in the water, The following lessons are taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner and Advanced Beginner. PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Registration Fee $16.50/ Private swim lessons are available at the Community Center and 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. North View Jr. High forafeeof $9.00 /half hour. Call the Community CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Center for further information, 561 -5448, Ext. 171. # Day Begins Time Location 133 Sat. Jan. 10 9:30 p.m. CC DIVING 134 Sat. Jan. 10 10:05 a.m. CC Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children 135 Mon. Jan. 12 6:00 p.m. NVJH who are intermediate or better swimmers. Registration Fee 136 Tues. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. CC $16.50./10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. 137 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 156 Tues. Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. CC 138 M & W Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. CC 139 M & W Jan. 12 10:40 a.m. CC BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY 140 M & W Feb. 16 9:30 a.m. CC A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skill in self 141 M & W Feb. 16 10:40 a.m. CC rescue, extensions and artificial respirations will be taught. Stu - CHILDRENS SWIM LESSONS dents must pass a preliminary swimming test and must attend every class. Absences will not be made up. Registration Fee Red Cross Beginner through Swimmer. Instruction for boys and $26.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. girls ages 6 and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 # Day Begins Time Location students /instructor. registration Fee $16.50/10 Lessons. Classes 157 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. CC 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE 142 Sat. Jan. 10 10:40 a.m. CC A Red Cross course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must 143 Sat. Jan. 10 11:15 a.m. CC be able to tread water, surface dive and swim 500 continuous 144 Mon. Jan. 12 6:35 p.m. NVJH yards. CPR, Multi -Media First Aid and student guarding time will 145 Mon. Jan. 12 7:10 p.m. NVJH also be part of the course. Attendance is required and absences 146 Tues. Jan. 13 6:35 p.m. CC will not be made up. Registration Fee $46.00/10 Sessions and 147 Tues. Jan. 13 7:10 p.m. CC include all materials needed. Classes 3 hours. Instructors Steve 148 Thurs. Jan. 15 6:35 p.m. CC Froehlich, Barb Pierce. 149 Thurs. Jan. 15 7:10 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 158 Sun. Jan. 11 7:00 p.m. CC CPR - Sat. Jan. 31 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 14 MMFA - Sat. Feb. 14 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US - NEW This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the and who are comfortable in water. Each person must provide his Community Center on your birthday and with own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. Other equipment one paid admission or more (friend, family, etc.) will be provided. Class is 4 hours in length and will meet once a you get in free. A great way to get into the swim week for 5 weeks. Open water dives are a requirement of this class of things on you r birthday. For more information at a additional fee of approximately $75.00. On completion of this E. ' call 561 -5448. course P.A.D.I. certification will be awarded. Registration Fee $100.00/5 Sessions. This includes the textbook Instructor Terry Nooner. # Day Begins Time Location 159 Sun. Jan. 11 4:00 p.m. CC 160 Sun. Feb. 15 4:00 p.m. CC 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year SCUBA OPEN SWIM Family $65.00 110.00 187.00 Individual $37.00 61.00 104.00 A special time to practice for those with scuba equipment only. Family members will be limited to parents and children living at Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other home 20 years of age and under. interested person. Cost. $1.00 per time. Thursdays 8:30 -10:00 SENIOR ADULT RATES p.m. North View Jr. High beginning Jan. 8. 3 month membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years & NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM older - $10.00 Begins January 8 - cost 75¢. Thursday - 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Single admission rate for Senior Adults resident or non - resident NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 62 years and older, $1.25. GENERAL ADMISSION The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Adult (18 & over) $2.25 Zane Avenue are available for rental at various times during the Youth (15-17) $1.75 weekend. Call the Community Center at 561 -5448 for further Children (5 -14) $1.50 information. Cost: Pool $20.00 /per hour. Gym $6.00 /per hour. OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL MONDAY -WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. group, or party at various times during the week Call the Com- TUESDAY-THURSDAY munity Center at 561 -5448 for further information. Cost: $44.00 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. per hour. 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only) LIFE. BE IN IT AND SWIM SATURDAY Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of this 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Adults only) opportunity. All you need to do is obtain a card and fill it out on your 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. own. Start by swimming 1 /4 mile at a time. Earn a Red Cross SUNDAY certificate and patch. Mark your card after each time you swim. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Begin today! Any questions about "Life. Be In It and Swim "contact MONDAY - FRIDAY Gayle at 561 -5448. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB Adults and /or organized groups only All boys and girls 6 and up through college are invited to join the The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club, for parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: competitive swimming. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Tuesday & Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The Swim Club Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. offers a wide ranging program for individuals for all levels of ability in competitive swimming. For further information call 561 -5448, School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING Ext. 171. A free 2 week trial period is offered to any interested DURING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays students will be swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming. admitted at 1:00 p.m. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT in the building at all times. SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS EXERCISE & SAUNA SCHEDULE JANUARY - Enjoy Summer in January - Bring a picnic lunch and MONDAY - WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY swim for half price on January 17 from 1 -4 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. FEBRUARY - A Valentine Special - On February 14 bring a friend TUESDAY-THURSDAY for 15¢ with on paid general admission. 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. MARCH - St. Patrick's Special -Wear green and swim for half price! 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only) SATURDAY SUNDAY Enjoy FREE POPCORN all day Sunday, March 14 1 -6 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. APRIL - Have fun at our Easter Egg Match on Saturday, April 11. The use of the Exercise room is limited to 15 years old and up. The Match your egg with the lucky number and win a prize! use of the sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN MAY- TakeaDouble- Dip- Comeand take a dip in ourpool. Have a YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF dip of ice cream before leaving - Saturday, May 16, ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. Watch for further information distributed by the Parks and Recre- GAM EROOM ation Department. Enjoy our gameroom equipped with jukebox, pool, video games and pinball. SNACKBAR 15 Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room. C ,.,, Bulk Rate °F U.S. Postage BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY PAID C ENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 Mpls. Mn. Permit No. 2170 TO: BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARKS AND RECREATION t All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in the ADVISORY COMMISSION Community Center beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.3 (numbers will be handed out at noon). Swim registration isseparate• see box below, The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each **Registration made by mail will not be accepted before Jan. 5. month, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the City No phone registrations. Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. 2. On theopeningdayof registration, Saturday, Jan. 3,a person maysignup Donald Krefting Bud Sorenson, Chairperson Dave Skeels forhimselfor his immediate family ONLY. Afterthis date, you mayregister Carl Manson Don Peterson Larry Propst for as many as you wish. 3. The Parks and Recreation office in the Community Center is open THE BROOKLYN CENTER Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. 4. Where Classes are limited, registration will be on the first come -first Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the God serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee has been given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility; and to the end that each may paid. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment classes or activities when an insufficient number of people sign up. of adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity use of leisure time. location. Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation 6. Should you find it necessary to transfer session or class times, this may Dick Ploumen - Superintendent of Public Works be done if an opening exists by paying a 50¢ transfer fee per class. All Kathy Flasher - Program Supervisor transfers must be done in person at the Community Center. Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor 7 The following refund policy will be in effect except where noted in the Gayle Gardner Janssen - Aquatic Supervisor class description. Requests for refunds must be made at least 24 hours REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. BEFORE the second class session, There will be a $3.00 service WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY JAN. 5. charge on any refund before the first class begins and a $4.00 service 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 charge before the second class. NO REFUNDS AFTER THE SECOND CLASS SESSION. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has Name already been reached will go an a waiting list. Additional classes may be (Last) (First) formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and competent instruction is available. 9. Senior Citizens 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn Center Address may enjoy most activity classes at 1 /2 the registration fee. This does not (Zip) apply to supplies or special Senior Classes which 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 Department. (Phone) (Work Phone) 12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children. For further information call 561 -544b. Activity (Location) Swim registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be conducted at Time the Community Center Pool and North View Jr. High will begin Sat.Jan.3 Class # starting at 9:00 a.m. at the COMMUNITY CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons. (Number will be handed out at Class Day Amoun 8:00 a.m.)