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1979 Edition 22 May
Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Mpls., Mn. Permit No. 2170 THE SOMETHING MORE CITY - T- - n C� LCT CR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 'A e C '`u = ri� i INCLUDES THE 1979 SUMMER BROOKLYN CENTER PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT o4a:, °ago A BROCHURE CiTy OF BROok[YN E TER /REPORT* M NA E ' CN AGRS MA Y NO. 22 Council Conducts Review Of Howe, Inc. Buildin g Application In order to reach an accurate con- "Manufacturing and processing or any facturing. " Records indicate that Howe, clusion regarding an application from other use within the industrial district Inc. did not apply for a special use per - Howe, Inc. requesting a variance of non- may be permitted upon approval by mit while the 1957 ordinance was in conforming use for the building damag- the village council following at least one effect. ed in a recent fire, the City Council is public hearing." The 1968 zoning ordiance established reviewing ordinances governing the use A new ordinance was adopted in other uses in the industrial districts did of land and the construction of build- 1957, establishing a Limited Industrial not include chemical fertilizer manu- ings. District and included the Howe site. A facture as a permitted use. The Brooklyn Center Council, with review indicates that it only allowed This review deals with the question input from the City staff and the Plan- "clean" industries, such as food pro- whether or not the production of chemi- ning Commission, is currently determin- ducts, electrical appliances, metal finish - cal fertilizer as it is conducted on the ing if additional ordinances or code ing and plating, stamping, rubber pro- site at Howe, Inc., can be modified to modifications are required to meet the ducts and the like. It also permitted the extent that it should be treated as a present comprehensive plan and the zon- offices, warehousing and storage. permitted use under the comprehensive ing ordinance. The manufacturing of chemical fert- zoning plan and under the zoning ordi- The current study is the result of a ilizer was not a permitted use. The nance. There is also the question of fire on the Howe Fertilizer property procedure of special use permits was whether or not the intensity of use, and which contained pesticides and herbi- established and special uses in the Limit- the variety of operations are simply cides for agricultural use along with ed Industrial District included fuel stor- incompatible with a site of that size other equipment. age, chemical research and 'other manu- adjacent to a residential area. Environmental studies are being con- ducted and precautionary measures have been taken by the City, along with Board of Equalization involvement from other governmental agencies. Brooklyn Center also hired a con- Will t to analyze the events surround- ing t Convene June 4 ing the Howe fire and to ascertain the potential for future occurrences of a similar nature at the Howe site or any registered, the Board will conduct an other site in the community. The Brooklyn Center City Council investigation and review evidence pre - The staff report traces the first or- will meet on Monday, June 4 at 7:30 sented by the complainant, to assure dinance governing land use back to p.m. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle the proper evaluation of the property 1926 and through the first comprehen- Creek Parkway to act as the Board of by the assessor. sive zoning ordinance passed in 1940. Equalization in order to review current If the value is found to be exessive, According to the records, Howe, Inc., property valuations. it may be reduced accordingly, however, started production of chemical fertilizer During the meeting, the Council will if the value is too low, the Board has the in 1946. The ordinance at that time did review the values placed against all tax- power to increase the value. not specifically permit the production able property within the community. For additional information or ques- of a commercial fertilizer, but could Taxpayers may appear at the meeting tions concerning the meeting and the have been approved by making a finding for the purpose of reviewing, with the duties of the Board of Equalization, that it was no more obnoxious than Board, the valuations place upon their please contact the City Hall at 561 - other uses already permitted in the particular property. If a complaint is 5440. industrial regulation. Later that year a building permit was issued to Howe, Inc., but there is no indication of the Alcoholic Beverages size or the proposed use. In 1950, a new comprehensive zon ing ordinance was established, carrying the principles established in 1940 re- Not Allowed in Parks garding industrial uses. It stated that Residents are reminded that a 1977 Municipal Court. Fines of up to $500 Citizen inquiries and requests may may be levied b Admiinistra- ordinance in Brooklyn Center does not y y the Court. be directed to the City allow the possession of alcoholic beve- Authentic civic organizations may tion. If there is any question regard- rages in City parks. obtain a permit to possess or serve beer ing a service that we are authorized The Police Department has been in conjunction with one of their spon- to perform, please call us at actively enforcing this ordinance by sored activities. Information on permits 561 -5440. arresting the violators who are cited and can be obtained by calling the Park and required to appear in Hennepin County Recreation Department at 561 -5448. Earl y Detection Removal Onl y Means To Slow Disease The continuing cooperation of the disease in the community. the only means of slowing the spread of Brooklyn Center residents is needed to Although continuous studies are be- the tree disease is early detection and slow the spread of the Dutch Elm ing conducted to find an alternative, removal. A fungus, spread by the European Elm Bark Beetle, causes the disease. The fungus can also be spread from Immun n C s tree to tree through root grafts, - ally if spacing between elms is less s than 30 feet. Are Open T R esiden ts prompt involves early detection, removal and early disposal. The Dutch Elm disease results in rapid yellowing and wilting of the leaves, usually in the uppermost braches. Some The Hennepin County Community Upcoming clinics in this area are as trees die a few weeks after becoming Health Department has scheduled public follows: infected, while others wilt slowly and immunization clinics available to every- Tuesday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to survive for a year or longer. one in the northwestern, northern and 11 a.m. at the Twin City Federal Com- If the tree has the disease, it must western suburbs of the county. The munity Room in the Village North be removed, with the property owner Suburban Public Health Nursing Service Shopping Center, 7579 Brooklyn Blvd. having several options. The owner is and North Memorial Medical Center are Wednesday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to notified by the Brooklyn Center Parks holding clinics to immunize against 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn United Metho seven diseases - -- diphtheria, whooping dist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Blvd. and Recreation Department, which is cough, tetanus, mumps, measles, rubella For information regarding the clinics responsible for the control program, that the tree must be removed. and polio. and the location of other sites please A voluntary donation of $1 per shot call the Suburban Public Health Nursing The options to the owner will be is requested. No appointment is neces- Service at 933 -2445, or North Memorial explained by the Department through a sary, but the clinic staff would appreci- Medical Center at 588 -0616, extension letter. The form must be completed and ate families calling prior to coming to 343. mailed back to the department. For the clinic. additional information please call 561- 5448. CIT y OF 13R 00 �N k[ CENTER TER S afety Rules CITY COUN Fo Bikers Dean Nyquist ...... ............................... Mayor nar ...... •Obey all traffic laws, signs and sig- Bill Fi g ......... .....................Councilman nals. They apply to bikes as well as Tony Kuefler .......... .............. .... ......Councilman automobiles. Gene Lhotka ............. .....................Councilman • Use proper hand signals for turns and Celia Scott ............... ...................Councilwoman stops. • Keep to the right and close to the curb side of road. (Never ride against Gerald Splinter ..... ...........................City Manager the traffic). • Drive in a single file at all times. SERVICE DIRECTORY • Always stop when coming out of a driveway or alley into the street. Emergency Numbers (24 Hours} • Dismount and walk across dangerous POLICE — FIRE ..... ..... 561 -5720 intersections. Do not turn or cross unless it is safe. City Hall Offices .............. ... :...... ..... 561 -5440 • Never squeeze into narrow places ... (Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.} between two automobiles. • Keep both hands on the handle bars, Community Center ........ ... 561 -5448 except to signal a turn or stop. • Carry only the number of persons for CITY OFFICES which a bicycle has seats. • Keep brakes, steering mechanisms, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway and other safety devices in good Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 order. • Always drive with caution and cour- tesy. Cable TV Commission Is Expanded As Study Continues A recent increased interest in cable The second question deals with re- a proposal to the City or the joint television has reactivated the Cable TV quirements included in the award of a board. Commission in Brooklyn Center, and franchise for such items as public ser- If a franchise is accepted, the rates a expanded in size to include New Hope, vice programming, public access, and use would be set by the company and re- Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, by schools and public library system. gulated by the City or the joint board. Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Osseo and Cable television firms will apply with Various committees are now working Medicine Lake. Maple Grove has been the State of Minnesota asking for a on the issues involved in bringing the admitted as an additional member. cable service territory, and then present cable service to the area. This group is currently studying the franchising requirements, with the in- Neighborhood Crime tent of taking bids to bring cable service to the area covered by members of the commission. Two of the major questions include prevention Sessions whether the franchise should be under the control of the entire commission acting as one body, or if the franchising The Brooklyn Center Police Depart- able at the request of any neighborhood should be done on an individual basis ment offers a series of crime prevention group. by each City. and education sessions, which are avail- Sessions can be arranged in the areas of home security, neighborhood secu- rity, protection against sex related crimes, basic first aid and drug abuse. Fables Vaccination It is the intent of this community education project to help protect the Clinic community residents, and to insure June 2 maximum use police services. Any neighborhood group, an infor- mal gathering of friends and neighbors, brought in a box or similar encl osure. or an association, is invited to sponsor a The Seventh Annual Rabies Vaccina- All dogs must be leashed. The cost of police community education session on tion Clinic will be conducted on Satur- the vaccination is $4 per shot. a topic of concern to the group. day, June 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dog licenses will also be on sale, but The Police officers will come to one the Brooklyn Center City Garage, 2501 residents are reminded that if they are of the neighborhood homes to conduct 69th Avenue North. coming just to purchase a license, proof the session. The clinic will be conducted by Dr. of a rabies vaccination is required. Dog The format of the session is casual Dudley and is open to all Brooklyn licenses are $3 for spayed or neutered but informative. The date, time and Center residents who wish to bring pets and $5 for unaltered pets. specifics of the session will be arranged their pets for vaccination. Dog licenses can be purchased for the convenience of the groups. Cat owners are also encouraged to throughout the year at the City Hall or An questions regarding this police 9 Y Y Y q 9 9 P bring their pets in for the rabies vac- the Community Center. Licenses expire community education program (or to cination, and it is suggested that cats be each year on May 31. arrange for one of the sessions) should be directed to the Police Department, Street Repair Crews 561 -5440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Begin Annual Patching Laws, Safety runs over the crack, more asphalt breaks Will Be Taught City crews are in the process of off the edge of the pavement at the Parents of bicyclists are urged to patching "pot- holes' in the community crack, and soon there is a "pot- hole." cooperate with the Brooklyn Center streets. The "pot- holes" are primarily This type of breakdown is more Police Department in their annual bike located on the cold -mixed streets which prevalent in the spring of the year as safety program. were not built to the same standards as the ground begins to thaw out during The bike season produces many acci- the "hot -mixed asphalt" paved streets. the day, and freeze during the night. dents, and almost always means a per - The "pot- holes' develop in areas The alternating freeze and thaw causes a sonal injury. where the pavement has large cracks, loosening crack. Many of these accidents involve vio- allowing water to seep under the pave- The Brooklyn Center crews attempt lations of the traffic laws by the rider, ment and wet the subgrade. to patch the "pot- holes' as they develop and more involve violations of common The wet subgrade is not able to fully in an effort to slow down the pavement safety rules. support the pavement, and when a tire breakup process. Inspection by the The Police Department will be teach - runs over the crack, the edge of the crews along with resident calls keep the ing the traffic laws and safety rules at crack begins to break off or a chunk of department aware of the existing and each elementary school this spring, fol- pavement breaks off. Each time a tire developing "pot- holes'. lowed by a strict enforcement policy. License Fee Changes Approved For Gamblin g, Bingo Ordinance Amendments have been passed on A class B license must be applied for, whereas all are able to conduct Bingo the Gambling and Bingo ordinances in if the actual receipts or projected re- games, only a portion are able to con - Brooklyn Center, dividing the licenses ceipts exceed $3,000. If an organization duct gambling activities. The exact for each into two classes. has received the class A license, and definitions of the organizations and the The Council approved the ordinance during the calendar -- year, the gross statutes pertaining to the Bingo and changes due to concerns that smaller receipts exceed the $3,000 amount, the Gambling Ordinances can be obtained organizations with minimal gross pro- group must then apply for the class B through the City's Police Department. fits from these activities, could not license. In order to conduct Bingo, a lottery afford the costs for the license and The total cost for a class A license, or raffle, run paddlewheels or tip boards, investigation fees. including the fee for investigation is the organization must first apply for Under the Gambling ordinance, an $10. The cost of the class B license is a license at City Hall and pay the organization must apply for a class A $25 plus an investigation fee of $50 for required fees. license if the total gross receipts received a total cost of $75. The Bingo and Gambling licenses are in past years are less than $3,000, or if Under the Bingo ordinance, the same separate, and require separate managers. the projected receipts do not exceed class A and B licensing procedures will One person may serve as Bingo and that amount. apply and licenses will be issued with Gambling manager for the same organi- the gross amount of $1,500 set as the zation, but may not serve for two Tornado Storm guideline. The same fees and regula- different organizations. tions will apply as in the Gambling The maximum amount given away ordinance. in any Bingo occassion is $3,000, and Warning Rules The Bingo and Gambling ordinances individual game is $100, except cover were passed in compliance with laws alls which can reach $500. The maxi - TORNADO WATCH passed by the State Legislature in 1976 mum prizes in each spin or chance of No Sirens: and 1978. the tipboard is $100 with the daily A U.S. Weather Bureau alert to the These ordinances set up the pro- maximum of $500. possibility of tornado development in a cedures to be followed to: The maximum annual prize total for specified area for a specified period of Qualify and conduct the activity. any paddlewheels, tipboards, and raffles time. Stay tuned to radio or television Set up and run the activity. by any organization is $15,000. Mer for latest advisory information. Maintain records of proceeds, costs chandise prizes must be valued at fair and disbursements of monies raised at market retail value. TORNADO WARNING the activities. The City ordinances All licenses are issued annually and Five minute, steady siren tone: follow the dictates of the involved are in effect for that calendar year. Report of a tornado sighting and State statutes. The licenses must be re- applied for each location, the time of detection and Only non - profit organizations are year and are not self- renewing. the direction of movement. Take shelter authorized to conduct the activities, and immediately. AT HOME Se ek inside shelter: Authority Established To Se The corner of the basement toward the tornado offers the greatest safety. Deal With Housing Needs In a home with no basement, take cover under heavy furniture in the center of the house. Keep some windows open, tenance, problems requiring prompt but stay away from them. The Brooklyn Center Housing Re- attention will often develop. A recent AT SCHOOL habilitation Authority (H RA) was windshield survey conducted through - Go to the basement or an inner hall- originally established by the City out the community identified more than way on a lower floor. Stay away from Council to address housing related prob- 200 homes in one area of the City alone building entrances and windows. If lems in the community. Last September, requiring some degree of rehabilitation building is of reinforced construction, the Council asked the Brooklyn Center work. stay inside. Avoid auditoriums, gym- Housing Commission to identify, evalu- The Housing Commission has recom- nasiums, or large areas with poorly ate and recommend programs to meet mended that the City develop a local supported roofs. the City's identified housing needs rehabilitation loan /grant program to through the HRA. help maintain existing homes and neigh - IN OPEN COUNTRY The Housing Commission found that borhoods. The City is currently seeking Move away from the tornado's path approximately 69 per cent of the City's authority from the State Legislature to at a right angle. If there is no time to single family homes are 20 years of age implement this type of program. escape lie flat in the nearest depression, or older. The vast majority of the The proposed program will allow such as a ditch. homes are solid and well maintained, eligible residents in Brooklyn Center to AT WORK however, even homes that have been receive financial assistance in the form Office Building: well maintained often are in need of of a loan or a grant to rehabilitate Go to the basement or an inner hall- modernization. Electrical wiring, plumb- owner occupied homes throughout the way on a lower floor. ing and heating systems can become community. Factory: outdated and incapable of adequately Additional information regarding the Go to a shelter area, or to the serving modern needs. If a home has loan -grant program will be made avail - basement if there is one. not been given adequate routine main- able in August. 1979 SUMMER BROCHURE Children's Activities ao. , 1979 PLAYGROUND SEASON AUGUST 1 - ANNUAL JR. OLYMPICS 8 BIG WEEKS OF Attention Parents - Mark this date on your calendar! This is a night for great family fun. Representatives will be chosen from each play - SUPERVISED FUNFILLED ACTIVITIES ground to compete in various track and field events. All children will 1 be asked to participate in the Olympic Playground parade!! Come and ALL FOR $4.00 !!!! cheer your playground with other families from the neighborhood. Details in the Post and flyers available at the playgrounds. 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. I - Ionday thru Thursday at these parks . . . EAST PALMER ..... ............................... 71st & Oliver AUGUST 7 & 8 - WATER PLAYDAY EVERGREEN ...... ............................... 72nd & Bryant FIREHOUSE ...... ............................... 65th & Bryant Children registered in the playground program will have the LIONS ............ ............................... 55th & Russell opportunity to participate in water contests and free swim at the GARDEN CITY SCHOOL ...................3501 65th Ave. North Community Center Pool. Children will return to the playground around GRANDVIEW ... ............................... 59th & Humboldt 3:30 p.m. Playgrounds will be scheduled on either Aug 7 or 8. Drivers KYLAWN ................. ...........................61st & Kyle needed at each park to take children to and from the pool. Please let NORTHPORT . ............................... 55th & Sailor Lane your leader know by Thursday, August 2 or call Kathy at 561 -5448. ORCHARD '_ANE ..... ...........................65th & Orchard Thank You. WEST PALMER .......................71st & Palmer Lake Circle RIVERDALE ........................... Dallas Rd & Riverdale Rd. AUGUST 10 - PLAYGROUND DISCO & PARTY The Playground is designed for children who have completed An all playground party is planned for registered children and their kindergarten through sixth grade. leaders at the Community Center to end the 1979 - Summer Playground Season. Details from leaders week of July 30th. In the case of severe weather conditions such as tornadoes, playgrounds may be closed and children sent home. PLAYGROUND SPORTS SPECIALIST PLAYGROUND CRAFTS Something extra has been added to the playgrounds this summer. A The craft program is a favorite of many of the children attending the Sports Specialist will be visiting the playgrounds weekly with various summer playground program. Enjoy messy crafts, weird crafts, crafts activities that may be new to you! The activities can range from A - Z!! for gifts, crafts to keep, crafts for fun! Crafts are done on each (Tennis, boxing etc.) Check with your playground leader for the playground during the week -check with your leader. schedule. PLAYGROUND SOFTBALL C Hey Kids!! Meet the sport specialist on your playground this week. o Learn about summer softball and work on your skills. After the 1st week, a regular weekly schedule will beset up for softball practice and games - • � don't miss out on the fun! • MONDAY, JUNE 18 AND THERE'S MORE PLAYGROUND FUN!! 1:15 p.m. Orchard Lane Park JULY 12 - GAMES & SOFTBALL PICNIC DAY 2:15 p.m. Kylawn 3:15 p.m. Northport Circle your calendar and plan on attending this fun day. Invite your TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Parents to join in the fun too!! Participants may choose to play softball or games -fun for all, don't forget your lunch!! Children, parents and leaders will hike, bike or carpool over to the designated park. In 1:15 p.m. West Palmer addition to inviting parents to participate in the day of activities, 2:15 p.m. East Palmer drivers are needed for carpools to take children to and from the game 3:15 p.m. Evergreen location. Please let your playground leader know or call Kathy at WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 561 -5448 by Monday, July 9th. Thank You. JULY 18 — PENNY CARNIVAL 1:15 p.m. Lions 2:15 p.m. Firehouse An all time favorite for playground participants, parents & leaders. 3:15 p.m. Riverdale Children registered in the playground program have a chance to put THURSDAY, JUNE 21 their thinking caps on as they create a carnival scene using their playground surroundings. Parents and other family members 1 :30 p.m. Grandview are invited to have some fun as they spend some pennies at the 2:30 p.m. Garden City School various activities. Penny carnival begins at 1:30 P.M. 5 SUMMER DISCOUNT PACKAGE FRIDAY IS TRIP DAY - 5 BIG TRIPSM $14.00 Forall elementary age boys and girls. (MINIMUM AGE FOR CHILDREN INCLUDES TO PARTICIPATE IS ENTERING 1st GRADE IN THE FALL). Hop PLAYGROUNDS for 8 weeks on one of our "FUN TRIP" busses as we take an exciting Friday trip "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER to various adventurous places in the area. Sign up for 1 or all of the "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL "FRIDAY TRIPS * listed below. `There is a limit on registration so sign You must sign up for all THREE at the time you register to be eligible up early. Children are supervised by our summer recreation staff. for the discount package. Children need not be enrolled in the summer playground program in order to go on the trips. "KIDS" - Introductlin to Softball - June 18 CHEEPSKATE ROLL - June 22 For both boys and girls who have completed Kindergarten through Hey all you Roller Skating Fans!! Join us for 2 hours of skating fun third grade. This instructional program is designed for children to have at the Cheep Skate Family Roller Skating Center in Coon Rapids. fun while learning good sportsmanship, team work, and the Everyone will receive a demonstration on safety, stopping and fundamentals of Softball. Each "Kid "will receive their very own turning. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 20. Bus pickups softball -t- shirt!! Register for the Park location nearest your home. begin at parks at 12:30 p.m. and return approximately 4:15 p.m. $7.00/8 weeks' Registration fee, $2.00 includes admission, rental, transportation, and supervision. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY COMO PARK ZOO - June 29 Children will get the chance to see all the exciting animals and birds. Class 1 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Freeway Special feature of the day is the ever popular "Sparky the Seal" show. Class 2 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Evergreen Bring a bag lunch and dress according to the weather. Children may Class 3 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Evergreen bring spending money for refreshments, however no one will be TUESDAY &THURSDAY permitted to go on the rides. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 27. Bus pickups at parks begin at 9:30 a.m. and return approximately 2:15 p.m. Registration fee $1.25 includes transportation, supervision, Class 4 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Willow Lane and admission to Gorilla Building. Class 5 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Kylawn Class 6 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Northport NO PROGRAM ON JULY 4th & 5th . . . . "'See Summer Package Discount Before SIGNING UP!!!!! j KIDS - Introduction to Soccer - Begins June 18 For boys & girls who have completed kindergarten through third grade. This instructional program is designed for children to have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer. A special parent night demonstration will be held during the last week of the program. Each IDS - July 13 "Kid" will receive their very own Soccer -T- Shirt!! Register for the park location nearest your home. $7.00/8 weeks" Hey Gang! Travel with us to the 51st floor of the IDS Building. Children will see the new UFO Alert Exhibit and will tour the Observation MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY Gallery. Bring a bag lunch to eat while in the Gallery. Beverage will be provided. Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 11. Bus pickupsat Class 1 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Orchard Lane Park parks begin at 12:30 p.m. and return approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration fee, $2.50 includes admission to Exhibit, Observation Class 2 1045 - 11:45 a.m. Brooklane Park gallery, transportation, supervision, and beverage. (next to Garden City School OMNITHEATRE - July 27 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Class 3 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Firehouse The remarkable Omnitheatre located in the St. Paul Science Class 4 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. East Palmer Museum presents "To Fly ". Syncronized jet maneuvers will take viewers across the sky at breathtaking speeds. Tour of museum exhibit "No program on July 4th & 5th. See Package Discount Before Signing is included. Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 11. Bus pickups at u p!!! parks begin, at 1:00 p.m. and return approximately 5:00 p.m. Registration fee - $3.00 includes film, exhibit, transportation, and supervision. ELM CREEK PARK COOKOUT & SWIM - August 3 .� Enjoy an exciting day of fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Highlights O include games, swimming, and cookout of hotdogs, chips, and beverage. Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 3. Bus pickups at parks begin at 10:00 a.m. and return approximately 3:45 p.m. In case of rain, children will be bused to the Community Center for lunch and • swim. Registration fee $1.75 includes cookout, swim, transportation, and supervision. 'For all Friday trips, NO REFUNDS, unless trip is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. 6 MINNESOTA KICKS GAME - Wednesday, August I ADVANCED CROCHETING FOR KIDS - Begins July 10 The Minnesota Kicks will meet Detroit on August 8 at the Met Stadium. This course is designed for 4th, 5th, & 6th graders who have taken This special Kicks trip is offered to registered participants in the the beginning crochet class or have learned basic crochet stitches. Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department socc program Students should bring a No. 7 plastic crochet hook to the first class. their friends and families. Children not accompanied by an adult will Class is limited to the first 10 who sign up. Registration fee $5.00/6 be assigned a trip escort. Trip is on, rain or shine, NO refunds will be sessions. given. Deadline to register is Sunday, July 29. Registration fee, Adults $5.75, Children $5.25, which includes ticket, transportation Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Garden City School and escort. Leave Community Center 6:00 p.m. returns approximately 11:00 P.M. NORTH STAR GYMNASTIC CLUB ' BEGINNING TUMBLING FOR BOYS & GIRLS - Begins J une July Girls interested in competitive gymnastics. Here's a club just for you! North Stars is sponsored by Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Maple A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling for boys and girls in Grove Parks and Recreation Departments. The Club offers opportunity Kindergarten through 6th grade. Students will have-the opportunity to further gymnastic ability by training with an excellent staff and to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkovers, etc. Registration fee: eventually competing with other gymnasts. Basic knowledge of gymnastics is needed to try out. Cost varies with level of ability. For City S 8 sessions. Classes meet Monday thru Thursday at Garden Information call: Erlene Marsh 560 -1018, Evie Johnson 533 -3923. City School A -9:00 -9:45 a.m. Begins June 18 B- 9:45 -10:30 a.m. Begins June 18 287 DISTRICT TMR SUMMER PROGRAM - June 18 C- 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Begins June 18 D- 9:00 -9:45 a.m. Begins July 9 A learning and leisure program will beoffered in conjunctionwith the E- 9:45 -10:30 a.m. Begins July 9 Parks and Recreation Department and District #287. The program F- 10:35 -11:15 a.m. Begins July 9 is for ages 4 -25 years. The locations are Canvanagh and Sonnesyn. Call 559 -3535 for information. Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. TENNIS LESSONS - Begins June 11 & July 9 Beginning and Intermediate instruction for youth completing grades TMR RECREATION PROGRAM - Begins August 7 4 thru 8. Classes meet 1 hour, twice a week for 4 weeks. Please For ages 6 -14 years old. Join the fun before school begins! Call Deb furnish your own racquet. Instructor, .tan Rachel. Registration fee $10.50 /8 lessons. Backstrom at 545 -6767 for detailed information. Registration fee, $12.50 residents - $14.50 non - residents. SESSIONS A -E (June 11 - July 6) Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Northwest Area MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ADAPTIVE SUMMER SOFTBALL - Begins June 19 A -8:00 a.m. - Beginners Brooklyn Center High School An adapted instruction program for TMR children and teens 10 years B -9:00 a.m. - Beginners Brooklyn Center High School and up. Register by June 11. Registration includes T -shirt & cap. C -Noon - Intermediate Brooklyn Center High School Participants will meet at Simms Park in New Hope - 45th & Oregon. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Departments of Brooklyn TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Center, Robbinsdale, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, Golden Valley, and Suburban Community Services. Call Deb Backstrom at 545 -6767 for information and registration form. D -8:30 a.m. - Beginners West Palmer Registration $10.00 - residents, $12.50 non - residents. E -Noon - Beginners Willow Lane SESSIONS F -H (July 9 - August 3) Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FUN FLING WEEK F -11:30 a.m. - Beginners Northport Playgrounds are over and school hasn't started... so what do you do? Join us at the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department for a TUESDAY AND THURSDAY variety of Special Events as your last big "FLING" before school begins. A fun Amtrack train ride to Duluth (see description below) has been G -8:30 a.m. - Beginners Evergreen planned for Thursday, August 16. Watch the Post Newspaper and the H -Noon - Beginners Grandview Community Center Bulletin Board for other "Fun Fling Events ". CROCHETING FOR KIDS - Begins June 19 AMTRACK RIDE TO RED WING - Thursday, August 16 All Aboard! We're off to Red Wing! This fun fling trip is for Children in This is a beginning class in the basic techniques of crocheting for 4th, grades 1 -6. Children will ride the Amtrack train to Red Wing. At Red 5ih, and 6th graders. (This isgradeentering in thefall). Students should Wing we will have a picnic - so everyone should bring a bag bring a No. 7 plastic crochet hook to the first class. Practice yarn will lunch - and visit the famous Red Wing Museum. Students will return be provided for the first class. Class is limited to the first 10thatsign up. by bus. The trip is limited to 45 children and registration is on a first (There will be no class on July 5) Registration fee $4.50 for 5 sessions. come - first serve basis. Deadline is Monday, July 30. Registration fee, $5.00 includes train ticket, transportation, museum, and supervision. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Garden City School Leave Community Center 8:00 a.m. Return approximately 3:45 p.m. 7 Preschool Activities TEENIROMPERS - Begins June 18 & 19 TRAVELING PUPPET PLAYHOUSE - Begins June 18 A special program just for your little ones! Teenirompers is designed to The puppet playhouse is back!!! Puppet shows are very popular during give pre - school boys and girls an experience with supervised the summer for parents, pre - school & elementary age children. A activities geared just for them! Children must be 4 years old by January parent should accompany the younger children to the park for the 1, 1980. Children will learn games, crafts, and songs. Teenirompers show. Pack a breakfast, lunch, or snack around the show and have a will be conducted at each location providing the minimum number of 8 picnic! The playhouse was donated in 1963 by the Jaycee Women of is registered by June 11th. At the end of the summer teenirompers will Brooklyn Center. The Puppeteers are part of the Parks and Recreation have the opportunitytogoontheirvery own field triptoMcDonaldland !! Department Summer Staff. `NO Show on Wednesday, July 4 and Teenirompers meet twice a week. Registration fee $4.00/8 weeks. Thursday, July 5th. Last show on Thursday, August 9th. 'Program will not meet on Wednesday & Thursday - July 4th & 5th. MONDAY 9:30 - 10:30 a.m MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Orchard Lane Park Riverdale Northport 10:30 a.m. Freeway Park Happy Hollow Willow Lane School 11:30 a.m. Evergreen Park Palmer Lake School - A 12:45 p.m. Firehouse Park TUESDAY 11:00 - NOON MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Kylawn Firehouse - A 10:15 a.m. West Palmer Park Palmer Lake School — B East Palmer 11 E a.m. City ane Park (Next to Garden School) Lions � City School) 12:25 p.m. Willow Lane Park WEDNESDAY 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. Lions Park Lower Twin Beach Freeway Evergreen Park - A Earle Brown School 10:30 a.m. Grandview Park 11:30 a.m. Bellvue Park 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 12:45 p.m. Riverdale Park Garden City School - A (See Teenirompers THURSDAY Package Schedule) 9:30 a.m. Kylawn Park 10:30 a.m. Northport Park 11:00 - NOON TUESDAY & THURSDAY 11:30 a.m. Happy Hollow Park Firehouse - B Evergreen Park - B 12:45 p.m. East Palmer Park Orchard Lane Park MCDONALD LAND - Tuesday, August 14 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. TUESDAY & THURSDAY Garden City School - B (See Teeniromper A Paradise for Little People. This exciting trip to the World's Largest Package Schedule) McDonaldland playground is famous for its McDonalds Characters apparatus. Children will delight in playing on the unique equipment. EXTRA SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR PRE - SCHOOLERS Lunch of hamburger, fries and orange drink will be provided. The trip is for Preschool children enrolled in the Teeniromper and THE TEENIROMPER PACKAGE Teeniromper Package only. Deadline to register is Friday August Begins - June 19 10 at Noon. Registration fee $2.75 includes lunch, transportation, playground and supervision. Leave Community Center 8:45 a.m. A Special Package program just for your pre- schoolers at Garden Return approximately 1:30 p.m. City School. The Teeniromper Package is designed to give your child an experience with supervised activities of games, crafts, and RHYTHMS & TUMBLING - Begins June 19 music in the Teeniromper class twice a week. Plus children will attend a For pre - school children 4 -6 years old (Child must be 4 by January 1, Rhythms! &Tumbling Class once aweek, where they will learn beginning 1980) Instructor Mrs. Wilson, Registration fee $5.00/8 weeks. tumbling stunts. Children will then be accompanied to and supervised For morning sessions see: Teeniromper Package. at the Puppet Playhouse by the leaders. Supervision will also be given in between class change overs. Note: beginning & ending Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Community Center times differ between Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are limited. Register for either Package A or B. Registration fee $8.00/8 weeks. PACKAGE A - Tuesday Schedule PRESCHOOL FOR FALL 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Teenirompers 10:10 - 10:55 a.m. Rhythms /Tumbling Taught by a certified teacher. The program, emphasizes group 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Puppet Playhouse socialization music, and art projects. Your child will learn fingerplays, play games, and stories will be read. For ages 4 -5 (Children must be 4 PACKAGE A - Thursday Schedule years old by March 1, 1980) Registration begins September 8th at 2:00 p.m. This is a year -long 20 week program. Classes are 1'/2 hours in 9:00 10:00 a.m. Teenirompers length and meet twice a week. A once a week program is also offered on Fridays for 2 hours. Preschool is conducted at the Brooklyn Center PACKAGE B - Tuesday Schedule Community Center. Call for further information - 561 -5440 - ext. 70. 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Rhythms /Tumbling 10:10 - 11:10 a.m. Teenirompers 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Puppet Playhouse TEENIROMPERS AT THE OLYMPICS EACKAGE B - Thursday Schedule Special races will be held at the Annual Jr. Olympics on August 1st at 6 p.m. Information distributed through the Teenirompers program the 10:10 - 11:10 a.m. Teenirompers week of July 16th. Plan on Attending!!! 8 Teen Activities TEEN SUPER SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS CANOE THE ST. CROIX RIVER - Saturday, July 21 Schools out! But there's nothing to do. Why not sign up for one or more The St. Croix River is recognized nationally as one of the last remaining exciting teen trips offered this summer. Registration for all trips is wilderness rivers. Teens will have the opportunity to canoe from limited and is on a first -come, first serve basis. Don't be disappointed- Taylor Falls to Osceola, Wi., which is approximately 8 miles. Bring Register early. It's a great way to make new friends! a bag lunch. Deadline to register is Sunday, July 15. Registration fee $7.50 includes canoe rental, transportation, and supervision. Leave Any 6th grader who is entering 7th grade in the fall, is eligible to go on North View 8:45 a.m. - Brooklyn Jr. 9:00 a.m. - Community Center any of these great Junior High Teen Trips. 9:15 a.m. Return approximately 4:15 p.m. No refunds unless trip is cancelled by the Park &Recreation Department. OMNITHEATRE - Wednesday, July 25 MINNESOTA KICKS - Wednesday June 2 Syncronized jet maneuvers will take viewers across the sky at breath taking speeds in "To Fly." The Omnitheatre is located in the St. Paul It's soccer time in Minnesota. Join us in watching the Minnesota Kicks Science Museum. An 8th grader at North View said "It was really a cream the New York Cosmos. Deadline to register is Thursday June 7 terrific show ". Deadline to register is Monday, July 9 at Noon. at Noon. $6.25 includes ticket, transportation, & supervision. Leave Registration fee; $4.25 includes film, exhibit, transportation, and North View — 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn Jr. 5:45 p.m. Community Center supervision. Leave North View 5:00 p.m. - Brooklyn Jr. 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Returns approximately 11:00 p.m. Community Center 5:30 p.m. Returns approximately 9:00 p.m. VALLEYFAIR - Wednesday - June 27 DISCO POOL PARTY - August 3 For an exciting evening of fun, join us at Valleyfair. Valleyfair's super attractions include the "Roller Coaster" and the "Log Flume ". Deadline Get down to the Disco Scene at the Community Center. Swim and to register is Sunday, June 24. Registration fee$7.75 includes ticket, Boogie from 7:30 -10:30 to the sound of all your disco favorites. Special transportation, and supervision. Leave North View 3:45 p.m. - Brooklyn highlight is a cookout on the patio of hotdogs, chips, and beverage. Jr. 4:00 p.m. - Community Center4:15 p.m. Returns approximately 11:00 A supereventyou won'twantto miss. Deadlineto register is Wednesday p.m. August 1. Registration fee $2.00 includes cookout, disco music, contests, and supervision. APPLE RIVER FLOAT - Saturday, July 7 FRIDAY 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Community Center Get your friends together and have a great time cruising down the Apple Pool River. A great way to cool off in July. Students should bring a bag VALLEYFAIR - Wednesday August 8 lunch. Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 3. Registration fee $5.75 includes tube, transportation & supervision. Leave North View 8:15 a.m. For an exciting evening of fun, join us at Valleyfair. Valleyfair's super Brooklyn Jr. 8:30 a.m. - Community Center 8:45 a.m. Returns attractions include the "Roller Coaster" and the "Log Flume ". approximately 3:15 p.m. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 5. Registration fee$7.75 includes ticket, transportation and supervision. Leave North View 3:45 p.m. Brooklyn Jr. 4:00 p.m. - Community Center 4:15 p.m. Returns approximately 11:00 p.m. CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM - Wednesday, August 15 For a different and exciting summer trip, join us for a fun day at Circus World, Wisconsin's Most Exciting Attraction. Located in Baraboo, the day offers these events: Outdoor Trapeze Act, Clown Capers, Circus Performances, Animal Training Demonstration, Parade, Colossal Displays, and much more. Bring your lunch and dinner or buy at Circus World. Deadline to register Sunday, August 12. Registration fee; $12.75 includes admission, transportation, and supervision. Leave North View SKATEBOARDING - Thursday, July 12 5:15 a.m. Brooklyn Jr. 5:30 a.m. Community Center 5:45 a.m. Return approximately 7:15 p.m. For all you skateboarding enthusiasts, here's a trip just for you. Skateboarding Park in Maplewood has 5 different runs and freestyle for beginners, intermediate and advanced skateboarders. The a following safety equipment must be worn and maybe rented at the park o for 25¢ each, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist braces, and gloves. Hockey equipment is acceptable safety attire. Skateboards may also be rented for $1.00 Registration fee $3.50 includes 2 hours of skateboarding, transportation, and supervision. (Does not include rental of safety equipment - This is paid at area) Leave North View 4:15 e m. - Brooklyn Jr. 4:30 m. Community Center 4:45 r p� y p. y p. m. - Returns approximately 9:15 p.m. Deadline to register is Monday July 9 9 Adult V.I.P. - VOLUNTEERS IN THE PARKS Are you a hardworking responsible teen looking for something fun and Activities rewarding to do with your summer? Well, how about becoming a V.I.P.! The job of these Volunteers includes working with others to make the parks a place where children can come, have fun, sharing and thinking POTTERY - Begins June 14 of new interesting ideas in crafts, games, and other fun events! Make new friends and gain valuable work experience that may help you get An introductory class dealing with hand and wheel methods of creating future paying jobs. Call and see if there is an opening left in the park pottery. Registration fee includes 50 lbs. of clay, firing, qlazes and nearest your home. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call outside lab use. Instructor Ms. Hedlund. Registration fee $25.00/8 Sue at the Parks & Recreation Department 561 -5448. weeks. Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Community Center WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEVER - Begins June 13 LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES - Begins June 14 An adaptive "rec" program for TMR teens and young adults 15 years and up. Both learning and leisure activities will be planned by the Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the participants and staff. Activities will include swimming, crafts, games, Community Center. Students may use the lab on a regular basis other music, and outdoor events. Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation than class time and have pieces fired in the 8 week period. Clay may be Department in the following communities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, purchased at the Community Center. Students will arrange their own Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, New Hope, Robbinsdale, time to work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab must Golden Valley, and Suburban Community Services. Registration fee, meet with Ms. Hedlund on Thursday, June 14 at 6:45 p.m. Firing $10.00 residents, $12.50 non - residents. Registration by June 11. Call schedules and general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. Deb Backstrom 545 -6767 for information. Registration fee, $12.00/8 weeks. Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center TENNIS LESSONS - Begins June 11 & July 9 Community Center Beginning and intermediate instruction for adults and teens (completed 9th grade and older). In orderto registerforan intermediate 287 DISTRICT TMR SUMMER PROGRAM - June 18 class, you must have had previous lessons and be familiar with the basic swings and scoring. Classes meet 1 hour, twice a week for 4 A learning and leisure program will be offered in conjunction with the weeks. Please furnish your own racquet. Instructor, Jan Rachel - Registration fee, $10.50/8 lessions. Parks & Recreation Department and District #287. The program is for individuals. ages 4 -25 yrs. The locations are Cavanagh and Sonnesyn. SESSIONS A -J (June 11 - July 6) Call 559 -3535 for information. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY Monday- Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A -10:00 a.m. - Beginner Brooklyn Center High School B -11:00 a.m. - Intermediate Brooklyn Center High School C -5:15 p.m. - Beginner Brooklyn Center High School TMR RECREATION PROGRAM - Begins August 7 D -6:15 p.m. - Intermediate Brooklyn Center High School E -7:15 p.m. - Beginner Brooklyn Center High School For ages 6 -14 years old. Join the fun before school begins'. Call Deb TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Backstrom at 545 -6767 for detailed information. Registration fee, $12.50 residents - $14.50 non - residents. F -9:30 a.m. - Beginner West Palmer Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Northwest Area G -11:00 a.m. - Beginner Willow Lane H -5:15 p.m. - Beginner Northport- Tuesday Kylawn- Thursday A ins June 19 I -s:ts p.m.- Intermediate Northport- Tuesday ADAPTIVE SUMMER SOFTBALL - Begins Kylawn- Thursday J -7:15 p.m.- Beginner Northport- Tuesday An adapted instruction program for TMR children and teens 10 years Kylawn- Thursday and up. Register by June 11. Registration includes T -shirt & Cap. Participants will meet at Simms Park in New Hope - 45th & Oregon. SESSIONS K -T (July 9 - August 3) Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department of Brooklyn MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY Center, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, and Suburban Community Services. Call K -9:30 a.m. - Beginner Northport Deb Backstrom at 545 -6767 for information and registration form. L -10:30 a.m. - Intermediate Northport $10.00 residents - $12.50 non - residents. M -5:15 p.m. - Beginner Brooklyn Center High School Tuesday &Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. N -6:15 p.m. - Intermediate Brooklyn Center High School 0 -7:15 p.m. - Beginner Brooklyn Center High School TUESDAY AND THURSDAY P -9:30 a.m. - Beginner Evergreen TENNIS TOURNAMENT l • 0 0 -11:00 a.m. - Beginner Grandview • • R -5:15 p.m. - Beginner Willow Lane - Tuesday See Special Activities Section for details • West Palmer- Thursday TENNIS LESSONS S -6:15 p.m. - Intermediate Willow Lane - Tuesday West Palmer- Thursday T -7:15 p.m. - Beginner Willow Lane - Tuesday See Adult Activities Section for details West Palmer- Thursday 10 BALLET- Begins June 19 BROOKLYN TWINS After working all day what a good way to unwind in COOL The Brooklyn Twins Club was one of the first senior clubs in the COMFORT! Take advantage of this after work class, improve Northwest Hennepin area - we are now 21 years old!!! The name of the your figure and bodytone as you learn Ballet technique. In- Club was chosen because we had many Brooklyn Park residents as members and wanted a name to represent everyone. The club meets structor Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $10.0018 weeks. September - June on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Tuesday 5:45 -6:45 p.m. Community Center Earle Brown School. Membership Dues are $1.50 annually per person Any person single or married 60 years of age or older may join., only 1 EXERCISE & DANCE - Begins June 19 spouse must meet the age requirements. Come join us in the fall. Call 561 -5448 ext. 70 for further information. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Renew your figure, vitality &poise in COOL COMFORT! The class is Center Parks and Recreation Department. challenging, creative, fun & lots of exercise. After class take a dip in the SENIOR HAPPENINGS pool - our admission rates are low! Instructor Mrs. Wilson, Registration ' fee, $7.00/8 weeks. Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities Tuesday 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Community Center going on at the clubs, in the community & day outings offered. If you LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN - Begins don't receive one now give Kathy a call at 561 -5448. Hope to See you June 19 this Summer! COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL For men & women 62 years and over. Exercise in cool comfort and after class take a dip in the pool!!! Learn sensible exercise designed to A new office has been established to assist people in this area with help maintain the strength & tone of muscles, improve movement of any questions or problems they may have. Call Mr. Scott at 537 -6152. joints, stimulates healthy circulation, and aids digestion. Registration fee includes a dip in the pool! Instructor Mrs. Wilson, Registration fee, SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER $3.00/6 sessions. SWIMMING POOL Tuesday 11:15 a.m. - Noon Community Center SWlMNASTICS - Begins June 19 Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over. Application may be made at the Community Center desk. Membership entitles the member to use the swimming pool, Exercise in the water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do exercise room, and sauna during recreational or "open" periods. not have to be a swimmer to participate in this new form of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Sullivan. - Registration fee $7.00/8 weeks. DROP -IN A- Tuesday 6:30 -7:30 p.m. North View Jr. High 8:30 -9:30 Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day.You and Your Friends are welcome to B- Tuesday p.m. North View Jr. High drop-in, en o the game room pool, and in p- j y , , g p p g -pong, cards, checkers, chess and bocci ball are available for check out also. Swim from TRIM & SWIM - Begins June 19 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE An hour of moderate exercise set to lively music followed by a swim on your own. A great way to look and feel better. Instructor Mrs. Screening is done by Red Cross volunteer nurses on the last Sullivan. Registration fee $9.50/8 weeks includes swimming. Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Every Thursday Tuesday 7:30 -8:30 p.m. North View Jr. High screening is conducted by Ceap Nurses from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. GIFT TRUNK A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Member- ship is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. SENIOR CITIZEN'S ACTIVITIES SPECIAL OUTINGS Special trips are planned monthly for Seniors. Details are in the The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center monthly newsletter the "Senior Happenings ". If you would like Parks and Recreation Department. If you have any questions call information, call Kathy at 561 -5448 ext. 70. Trips to the Twins - July26 Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Coordinator at 561 -5448. and Mantorville - July 17th are planned. Other trips for June & August will be announced. LEISURE TIME LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN - Begins Leisure Time is a group of peopleWho meet every Wednesday through- June 19 out the year from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn CenterCommunity Center for lunch, a program and socializing. There are no club dues For men and women 62 years and over. Exercise in cool comfort or requirements, just come with a friendly smile and lunch. Bring a and after class take a dip in the pool!!! Learn sensible exercise designed sandwich, coffee and tea are served. If you wish to contribute a few to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles, improve movement coins to the "Kitty" you may. Questions, call Kathy at 561 -5448. If you of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and aids digestion. Instructor are coming for the first time, please call and find out what's happening Mrs. Wilson Registration fee $3.00/6 weeks. that day. Some Wednesdays have special parties and require reservations. Tuesday 11:15 - Noon Community Center 11 Special Activities TENNIS TOURNAMENT - July 27, 28 & 29 The 1979 Brooklyn Center Tennis Tournament is just around the corner for Youth (in grades 4,5,& 6), Teens (in grades 7- 12th), and Adults (post -high school). Only those persons living in Brooklyn Center, members of the Brooklyn Center Tennis Club,or those taking the 1979 Winter, Spring, or Summer Tennis lessons,are eligible to enter. More information will be available the end of June. Location Brooklyn Center High School. BROOKLYN CENTER TENNIS CLUB Beginning, intermediate and advance levels of tennis play for men and women. Summer activities include team tennis, ladder play, and tournaments. A good opportunity to become acquainted with other SUMMER DISCOUNT PACKAGE tennis players in your neighborhood at a minimal cost. For more information contact: President, Peter Hall, 786 -3284 or Secretary $14.00 Ardie Mathieu, 566 -8884. Includes: PLAYGROUNDS for 8 weeks DATES TO REMEMBER "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL June 1 -10 Brooklyn Center Early Bird Days June 18 1979 Summer Playgrounds open at 12:30 p.m. - Bring You must sign up for all THREE at the time you register to be eligible your Iunch.Teenirompers begin as scheduled "KIDS" - for the discount package. Introduction to Softball and Soccer begin as scheduled. HOLIDAY BAZAAR - November 3 June 20 Minnesota Kicks -Teen Trip The 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 3rd June 22 Cheapskate Roll - Elementary Age - Bus pick up at at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. If you are a crafter and parks would like to rent a table, call the Parks and Recreation Department the June 27 Valleyfair - Teen Trip first week in August to have registration information sent to you. June 29 Trip to Como Park Zoo - Elementary Age- Bus pickups Information will be mailed to you and table registration will be on at parks a first come -first serve basis. Brooklyn Center residents will have July 7 Apple River Float - Teen Trip priority in reserving a space for a one week period after registra- July 11 Games and Softball Fun Picnic Day - For elementary tion begins in August. age children registered on the playgrounds. July 12 Skateboarding - Teen Trip July 13 IDS trip - Elementary age - Bus pick ups at parks GIFT TRUNK July 18 Annual Penny Carnival at each playground beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Seniors of Brooklyn Center have a craft table the first Wednesday July 21 Canoe Trip on the St. Croix River - Teen of every month atthe Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle July 25 Omnitheatre - Teen Trip Creek Parkway. Hours 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a chance to July 27 Trip to the Omnitheatre - Elementary age -Bus pick get hand crafted articles for gifts or for yourself. Also see items on ups at parks display in the Community Center Gallery glass showcase during the July 27,28 &29 Annual Brooklyn Center Tennis Tournament months of June, July, and August. Aug. 1 Playground Jr. Olympics at 6:00 p.m. Aug. 3 Disco Pool Party - Teen Aug. 7 & 8 Annual Waterplay Days - For elementary age children BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY registered on the playgrounds Aug. 8 Trip to Valleyfair - Teen Trip Films will be shown each Tuesday from June 12 through August 14 at Aug. 8 Trip to see Minnesota Kicks vs. Detroit - For all 2:00 p.m. for children from age 3 through grade 3. ,registered children of Brooklyn Center Soccer program, their friends and families. Other programs for children of all ages are: Aug. 9 Last Day of Playgrounds Theatre in a Trunk, Wednesday, June 13, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10 All Playground Party at Community Center Jocko the Clown, Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. Aug. 14 Trip to McDonaldland - For children registered in Music by the Electric Company, Wednesday, June 27, 3:30 p.m. summer Teeniromper and Teeniromper Package Hong the Storyteller, Thursday, June 28, 2:00 p.m. Programs. Music by Charlie Maguire, Wednesday, July 11, 2:00 p.m. Aug. 15 Circus World Museum - Teen Trip Gnitka the Magician, Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 p.m. Aug. 16 Fun Fling Amtrack Train ride to Red Wing - Elementary Rose & Thorn Puppet Show, Wednesday, July 25, 2:00 p.m. age - Bus pick up at Community Center only. Feature Film PIPPI LONGSTOCKING, Monday, July 30, 4:00 p.m. Theatre in a Trunk, Wednesday, August 1, 3:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER HOLIDAY HOURS Humane Society Animal program, Wednesday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. Storyteller Pat Sederstrom, Thursday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. May 28 - Memorial Day - 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. Pick up a brochure at the Brooklyn Center Library at 5601 Brooklyn July 4 - independence Day - 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. Blvd. or call 537 -6716 for further infomation. September 4 - Labor Day - 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. 12 Swi ming Ac tivities CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS PARENT & TOT SWIM LESSONS Red Cross beginning through swimmers instruction for youth ages 6 Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and3. One parent must and older. Classes have an average ratio: of 5 /instructor. Classes meet accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. Monday thru Friday for 2 weeks and are 1 /2 hour in length. Registration $9.50/10 lessons. $9.50/10 lessons. COMMUNITY CENTER - 10:00, 10:35, 11:10, 11:45, a.m. COMMUNITY CENTER - 8:50 a.m. NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - 1:20,1:55, 2:30 p.m. B -June 25 - July 6 D -July 23 - August 3 A -June 11 - June 22 C -July 9 - July 20 COMMUNITY CENTER - 9:25 a.m. B -June 25 - July 6 D -July 23 - August 3 (No class July 4) E- August 6 - August 17 A -June 11 -June 22 E- August 6 - August 17 NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - Meets Mondayand Wednesday for 5 weeks at NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - 12:45 p.m. 7:10, 7:45 p.m. B -June 25 - July 6 C -July 9 - July 20 F -June 11 - July 13 G -July 16 - August 17 (No class July 4) D -July 23 - August 3 PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - Meets Monday and Wednesday for 5 weeks at Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not 6:00 p.m. accompany the child in water. The following lessons levels are F -June 11 -July 13 G -July 16 - August 17 taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner, and Advance Beginner. Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. $9.50/10 lessons. COMMUNITY CENTER - 9:25 a.m. NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - 12:45 p.m. A -June 11 - June 22 C -July 9 - July 20 B -June 25 - July 6 D -July 23 - August 3 (No class July 4) E- August 6 - August 17 �� O NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - Meets Monday and Wednesday for 5 weeks at 6:00, 6:35 p.m. F -June 11 - July 13 G -July 16 - August 17 ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically ., and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half hour in length with a ratio of one student to one instructor $9.50/10 lessons. COMMUNITY CENTER - 8:50 a.m. ADULT SWIM LESSONS A -June 11 - June 22 C -July 9 - July 20 E- August 6 - August 17 Beginning thru swimmers instruction for adults. (high school DIVING age and up). Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your strokes; Classes are 40 minutes in length. $12.50/10 lessons. Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children and COMMUNITY CENTER - 12:20 p.m. adults who are intermediate or better swimmers. Classes are one half hour in length. $9.50/10 lessons. A -June 11 - June 22 D -July 23 - August 3 _ COMMUNITY CENTER - 8:50 a.m. B -June 25 - July 6 E- August 6 - August 17 (No class on July 4) A -June 11 -June 22 E- August 6 - August 17 C -July 9 - July 20 BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH - Meets Monday and Wednesday for 5 weeks at 8:15 p.m. A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self rescue, F -June 11 - July 13 G -July 16 - August 17 extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. Students must pass a preliminary swimming test and must attend every class. Absences will ADULT SUPER CHICKEN not be made up. Registration fee $13.00/10 lessons. Classes are 1 hour in length. For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of COMMUNITY CENTER 8:50 a.m. water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy the sport. Registration fee. $12.50/10 lessons. Same sessions and C -July 9 -July 20 times as Adult lessons. 13 BEGINNING SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING - Begins Brooklyn C June Beginning course in synchronized swimming forstudents grades 3thru Community Center 9th. Course will introduce students to basic synchronized swimming skills. Students should be capable swimmers and should be able to float on front and back. Classes are 1 hour in length and meet once a week 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PA R KWAY for 10 weeks. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons. BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 Tuesday 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. North View Jr. High 561 -5448 COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool, Exercise Room and Sauna during recreational or 'open" periods. Private Lessons are available at the Community Center and North View Jr. High for a fee of $5.00 /half hour - $10.00 /hour. Call the Community MEMBERSHIP RATES: Center for further information. 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $21.00 $39.00 $66.00 BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB Individual $12.00 $20.00 $33.00 All boys and girls age 6 and up through College age are invited to GENERAL ADMISSION Adult $ 1.25 join the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local AAU Club for competi- Youth (15 -17) .75 tive swimming, sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Children .60 Parks and Recreation Departments. The Swim Club offers a wide ranging program for individuals of all levels of ability in School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DUR- competitive swimming. For the challenge, fun and enjoyment of ING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admiitted Competitive swimming, contact Steve, 789 -3164 or Mr. Ames, at 1:00 P.M. 561 -2275 to arrange a tryout. A free 2 -week trial period is Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried AAU in the building at all times. Swimming. OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE — COMMUNITY CENTER NORTHVIEW OPEN SWIM Effective June 11 — Effective June 11 Monday thru Friday: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY Thursday 6:30 - 7:30, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 12:15 to 1 :00 P.M. (Adults Only) COST: 500 /hour 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. TUESDAY — THURSDAY 12:15 to 1 :00 P.M. (Adults Only) NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM SPECIAL 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. to 11 :00 P.M. (Adults Only) A bargain special just for you swimmers at North View. Now you can SATURDAY — SUNDAY buy, $5.00 worth of swim passes for just $4.00. You save $1.00. The 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. passes are good at North View as well as the Community Center. The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a Purchase these special Bonus Cards at the Community Center or at parent. any open swim. REMEMBER A GREAT BUY. The pool, Sauna and Exercise Hoorn may be closed early at the NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL discretion of the MANAGEMENT. The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE — Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the Effective June 11 week. Call the Community Center (561 -5448) for further information MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY COST: Gym $3.90 /hour; Pool $15.00 /hour. 9:00 A.M. 11:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL TUESDAY— THURSDAY 9:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, SATURDAY — SUNDAY 1 :00 P. M. - 9:00 P.M. group, or party at various times during the week. Call the Community The use of the Exercise Room is limited to 10th graders and up. The Center (561 -5448) for further information. COST: $28.00 /hour. use of the Sauna is limited to 18 year olds and up. The Pool, Exercise Room and Sauna will be CLOSED on Friday evening CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED June 8, all day and evening on June 9 and 10 for a swim meet. The EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. public is welcome to watch this statewide meet, free of charge. GAMEROOMS COMMUNITY CENTER HOLIDAY HOURS Enjoy our newly equipped gameroom — includes foosball, pool, ping - pong, and video games. May 28 - Memorial Day - 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. July 4 - Independence Day - 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Concession Stand is located in the gameroom for your convenience. September 3 - Labor Day - 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. 14 THE BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1 , All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 2, share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- (swim registration is separate — see box below). — Registrations quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- made by mail will not be accepted before June 5 (use blank at ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of bottom of page). No phone registrations. adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a heal- thy, satisfying use of leisure time. 2. The Park and Recreation office in the Community Center is open Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11 :00 P.M.; Saturday, Henry Davis — Superintendent of Parks 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. (Saturday Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation 12:30 —9:00 P.M. starting June 16 Kathy Flesher — Program Supervisor Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor 3. Where classes are limited, registration will be on the first come — first serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee BROOKLYN CENTER has been paid. The Park and Recreation Department reserves the PARK AND RECREATION right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient number of ADVISORY COMMISSION people sign up. Park and Recreation Commission .meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each 4. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the act - month, 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the ivity location. City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. Gerald Johnson, Chairperson 5 Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before the Leahnell Hickman Joan Skomra Verne Velasco second class session, however, there will be a $1.00 service charge on Dawn Kiefer any refund before the first class begins and a $2.00 service charge CIVIC GROUPS. AND ORGANIZATIONS before the second class begins. The Park and Recreation Department maintains a file containing infor- 6 Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment mation on the organizations listed below and agrees to serve as a clear- has already been reached.. . will go on a waiting list Additional ing house and referral service for inquiries regarding these groups. Call classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups not and competent instruction is available. listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Park and Recreation Office.) 7. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn American Assoc of Hockey Assn. Center may enjoy all activity classes at Y2 the registration fee. University Women Judo Club Babe Ruth League LaLeche League 8. Check schedule for beginning date for each class. Brooklyn Center Band League of Women Voters Brooklyn Center Chamber Little League — National For further information call 561-5448 of Commerce Little League — American Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagor Lions Club Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons whcih are to be Brooklyn Center Women's Club Jaycees Women of Brooklyn Center conducted at the Community Center Pool and Northview Jr. Brooklyn Swim Club North Hennepin Artist Assn. High will be held Saturday, June 2, starting at 9:00 A.M. at Camp Fire Girls North Suburban Toastmistress the COMMUNITY CENTER, Mail registrations will not be Chess Club Club accepted for Swimming Lessons. Children's Chorus Parents Without Partners Contract Bridge Quilters Club Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time,& Brooklyn REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL 4 -H Club S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc. Twins) USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE- Garden Club Stamp Club FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Girl Scouts Square Dance Club Harmonettes Toast Masters 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Historical Society Twin Lake Alano ( Date) ( Date) NAME NAME (Last) (First) (Last) (First) ADDRESS ADDRESS (Zip) (Phone) (Zip) (Phone) ACTIVITY ACTIVITY (Location) (Location) CLASS DAY TIME CLASS DAY TIME DATE PAID AMOUNT DATE PAID AMOUNT FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE SCHOOL SCHOOL PARENTS' NAME PARENTS' NAME 15 4 BROOKLYN CENTER'S EARLY BIRD DAYS ANNUAL CIVIC CELEBRATION JUNE 1 -10, 1979 ✓ S� l BROCHURE - COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR BROOKLYN CENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND YOUR BROOKLYN CENTER BUSINESS COMMUNITY - ITEN CHEVROLET �NI 1 -694 & BROOKLYN BOULEVARD 561 -9220 NEW & USED SALES •SERVICE AUTOS & TRUCKS • PARTS 0 LEASING TRUCKVI LLE U.S.A. • RECREATIONAL VECHICLES THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS — 1979. "Most life insurance sold in America is deception, Consumer Fraud, Mis- representation, Gross Overcharges, Planned Confusion, and a National Scandal." DO YOU OWN CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE? ARE YOU SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY FOR LIFE INSURANCE? IF THE ANSWER TO THOSE QUESTIONS ARE YES, CALL: 560 -4762 " JOHN W. KELLY 7124 WEST RIVER ROADy °'` "` ' �R BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 WES'S STANDARD 6044 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA MONTHLY SPECIALS BRAKES MOST CARS $49.95 Includes Turn Drums or Rotors, Pack Bearings, Shoes or Pads & Labor AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CHANGE $9.95 Parts and Fluid Extra ALL SPECIALS BY APPOINTMENT TELEPHONE: 561 -9839 ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR INSURANCE? HOMEOWNERS 3 ALL RISK COVERAGE CHECK OUR RATES FOR YOUR HOME $40,000 $167.00 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS $42,000 $176.00 New home 14% $45,000 $190.00 GIVE US A CALL one year old 12% $47,000 $200.00 two year old, etc. 10% $50,000 $214.00 560-0713 Fire alarm /Dead bolt 5% $52,000 $224.00 Secondary Residence $18.00 $55,000 $239.00 Optional Deductibles 10% -20% National Farmers Union 5930 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD U Insurance Companies BROOKLYN CENTER Prefered Auto — Risk — Mortgage Cancellation — Life — Commercial — Health 0 rAll 11 E L US 0 0 '0: ICE CREAM PARCOUR RESTAURANTS 5524 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD TELEPHONE: 560 -6000 INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE BUILDING OF A = GIANT SUNDAE AT THE BROOKLYN CENTER CIVIC CENTER AT 10:00 A.M. — SATURDAY JUNE 3RD. _ FREE SUNDAES WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL THAT ATTEND REMEMBER FARRELL'S IS YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY HEADQUARTERS See Your CHIROPRACTOR For nerve, muscle, bone conditions , Dr. John B. Lescault Chiropractor 566 -9330 6142 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center 1979 BROOKLYN CENTER EARLY BIRD DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 1 6:00 P.M. — Tennis Tournament begins at Brooklyn Center High School; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Tennis Club. 6:15 P.M. — Women's Open Softball Tourna- ment begins; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 8:00 A.M. — Tennis Tournament continues 8:30 A.M. — Trans - Mississippi Chess Tourna- ment begins at Brooklyn Center High School. 9:00 A.M — Couples Softball Tournament begins; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. 9:00 A.M — Women's Softball Tournament continues. 11:00 A.M. — World's Largest Ice Cream Sundae at the Brooklyn Center Community Center; sponsored by Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. 11:00 A.M — Fishing Contest for Youth (12 and under) and Senior Citizens (60 and older) at Shingle Creek, sponsored by Northwestern Bell. 12 Noon — Annual Waterball Tournament at the East Fire Station; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department. 1:00 P.M. — Judo Tournament at North View Jr. High; sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Judo Club. 7:30 P.M. — Disco Dance for mentally handi- capped persons at the Community Center; sponsored by Suburban Community Services. ALL DAY — Iris Show at Brookdale. SUNDAY, JUNE 3 8:00 A.M. — Tennis Tournament continues. 9:00 A.M. — Women's and Couples Softball Tournaments continue. ALL DAY — Iris Show at Brookdale. MONDAY, JUNE 4 4:00 P.M — Bicycle Clinic at the Brooklyn Center Library. 7:30 P.M. — Planning Your Bicycle Trip at the Brooklyn Center Library. TUESDAY, JUNE 5 6:00 P.M. — Hot Air Balloon launch at the Brooklyn Center Community Center; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Dept. 6:30 P.M. — Almost Anything Goes for Teens at the Brooklyn Center Community Center; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 6:30 P.M. — Almost Anything Goes Continues. THURSDAY, JUNE 7 1:00 P.M — Senior Citizen Card Party at the Brooklyn Center Community Center; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Jaycee Women. Old Fashioned Days at Brookdale. i 12 -9:30 P.M .— Antique Car Show at Brookdale 4:00 P.M. — Old Grand Sings at Brookdale 7:30 P.M — The Brass Ring, a Sweet Adeline Singing group at Brookdale. FRIDAY, JUNE 8 6:00 P.M — AAU Swim meet begins at Brook- lyn Center Community Center; sponsored by Brooklyn Swim Club. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 8:00 A.M. — AAU Swim meet continues. 9:00 A.M. — Men's Over 30 & Industrial Soft- ball Tournament begins; sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. SUNDAY, JUNE 10 8:00 A.M. — AAU Swim meet continues. 9:00 A.M — Men's Over 30 & Industrial Soft- ball Tournament continues. Softball Tournament games will be played at Grandview, Evergreen, East Palmer, and West Palmer Parks. The public is invited to watch any of the Early Bird Events — there is no charge for spectators. 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