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THE SOMETHING MORE CITY
NEWSLETTER
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
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BROOKLYN CENTER
PARK & RECREATION i.
DEPARTMENT
BROCHURE
CITY BROok N CENTER /REPORT* MANAGER'S
MARCH, 1979 NO. 21
City's Water System Is Not Affected
As Investigation Continues After Fire
A 12,000 square foot building, lo- pose of the chemicals collected from the Howe fire and to ascertain the potential
cated on the Howe Fertilizer property site in a safe, economical manner. At for future occurrences of a similar
which contained pesticides and herb- the time that this article was written, no nature at the Howe site or any other
icides for agricultural use along with specific disposal plans have been exe- site in Brooklyn Center.
other equipment, burned on January 6 cuted, but it appears most likely that Studies will be taken to determine
of this year. Since the fire, a great the materials will be hauled to a chem- if additional ordinances or code modi-
effort has been made to analyze the ical landfill site in Illinois. State funds fications need to be implemented to
environmental impact of the chemicals will be used for the cleanup operation. avoid this t
by testing for their residue at the site of type of potential problem in
the fire and along Ryan Creek. Such The City of Brooklyn Center is in the future. Further developments re-
state agencies as the Pollution Control the process of hiring a consultant to garding this situation will be reported
analyze the events surrounding the in upcoming issues of the newsletter.
Agency, the State Health Department,
the Department of Agriculture, and the
Department of Emergency Preparedness Address Numbers
have spent many hours trying to analyze
the problems caused by the residue
from the
As a p Should Be Easily Located
As a precautionary measure, eleven
property owners with shallow private
wells in the area have disconnected their It is essential that the proper build- of buildings, both residential and
wells and have been connected to the ing is quickly located when responding business, for the benefit of residents
Brooklyn Center public water supply by to an emergency. City law establishes
order of the State Health Department. requirements for the proper addressing Clear, visible address numbers are
The Health Department has established extremely important in case of an emer-
a ground water monitoring program gency requiring the aid of the police or
which will be completed by late spring Annual Bike, department. When responding to an
of this year. At that time the results of , emergency, locating the proper building
any potential contamination of the Equipment and property quickly can often mean
ground water should be known. Brook the difference between life and death.
lyn Center's public water system is
taken from wells over 300 feet deep and Tuesday May 1
are in no danger of contamination Address numbers of one and two
from any chemical residue due to the The Annual Brooklyn Center sur- family dwellings should be at least
three - inches high, be of durable material
fire. plus equipment and bike auction will
During the past few weeks, state be held on Tuesday, May 1, starting at and of contrasting color to the area
agencies have been attempting to dis- 6:30 p.m, at the Brooklyn Center City they are attached. Preferably, the
Garage, 2501 69th Avenue North. numerals should be of reflectorized i
material.
*Citizen inquiries and requests may Interested persons can view the avail -
ti on. If there is any question regard directed at the City Admr aservice that we are authorized - - able equipment starting at 6 p.m. The The numbers should be attached
in sale will include surplus office equip- where they will directly and con-
in
to perform, please call us at ment, including IBM Selectric and veniently be visible for emergencies,
561.5440. Executive typewriters, adding machines without being obstructed by trees,
and confiscated police property. bushes or decorations.
Council Approves Critical Areas Plan
The Brooklyn Center City Council other meetings to receive resident input.
has approved the Critical Areas Plan, Comprehensive Plan The Planning Commission will coor-
which now has been submitted to the dinate the overall project, and will as-
Metropolitan Council and the Environ Work is also continuing f the major sign specific tasks to the various Adviso-
mental Quality Board for their review, revision and updating of Brooklyn ry Commissions in their areas of expert -
Center's Comprehensive Plan, as di
The plan is a program, established by ted by the Metropolitan Land Plan- ise.
rec
the 1973 State Legislature, calling for rec The main intent of the plan is to
a process of planning and management
g Act, passed by the 1976 Legisla- develop an orderly plan of development
ture.
to allow several organizations to plan within the community, and to consider
for the wise use and management of a The law requires that each munici- neighboring communities regarding such
land area for more than local interest. pality in the seven - county metropolitan items as transportation, recreation and
area develop and adopt a Comprehen- general environment.
In 1976, the Misssissippi River Cor sive Plan to be consistent with the plan
ridor was designated as a Critical Area, ning guidelines set forth in the law and The overall plan is to be completed
by December, 1979, at which time it
and in Brooklyn Center includes rough- adopted by the Metro Council. will be reviewed by all adjacent com-
ly the area east of Highway 169 and the The uidelines deal with various
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new Freeway Corridor. metropolitan systems including airports, lyn Center. In turn, the City will also
The approved report by the City transportation, waste control, and review the plans formulated by the
Council includes much input and feed- parks. Other items to be covered include
neighboring communities and school
back from Advisory Groups and inter- housing, environmental controls, and districts.
ested citizens. The information was capital improvements. The City's Plan will be turned over
also reviewed by the Park and Recrea- Public hearings regarding the Com- to the Metropolitan Council by July,
tion Commission, the Conservation prehensive Plan are set throughout 1980 for review and comment prior to
Commission, the Northeast Neighbor- 1979, and will probably include several official adoption by the City Council.
hood Advisory Group, and the South-
east Neighborhood Advisory Group. c Rights A public hearing was also held re- Pedestrian Are
garding the Inventory and Policies of
the Critical Plan, and another hearing Being Strictly Enf orced
dealt with the Physical and Implement-
ation Plans.
control signals are not in place or in
According to the Environmental Efforts have been increased by the operation, the driver of a vehicle must
Quality Board, the Mississippi River Brooklyn Center Police to enforce yield the right of way to a pedestrian
area must be protected to preserve pedestrian rights as defined in the Minn- crossing the roadway within a cross -
this resource for the benefit of the esota Traffic Regulation Act. walk.
health, safety, and welfare of the It is hoped that by alerting the The Police Department will be tagg-
citizens. public and strictly enforcing the Traffic ing both drivers and pedestrians for non -
It is the intent of the plan to preserve Act, there will be a decrease in ped- compliance with these regulations.
the natural setting of this area for the estrian related accidents in the com- Cooperation is asked of drivers and
public use, and guidelines have been set munity. pedestrians in order to make the streets
up to implement this plan. According to the law, where traffic safer for all residents.
Not Allowed To Run At Large
Residents are reminded that domes- a human will be impounded for at least up without a license.
tic animals running at large may be im- 10 days, under the care of a licensed Dog licenses can be purchased
pounded, and will not be released until veterinarian. If the animal is found not throughout the year at City Hall or the
all proper fees are paid. to be rabid, it will be returned to the Community Center, and also at the An-
Domestic animals are not allowed on owner after all costs have been paid for nual Rabies Vaccination Clinic. Licenses
the private property of another person the impoundment. expire each year on May 31, and cost $5
without consent, and the animal must A delinquent dog licenses fee of $15 for a male or female dog, and $3 for a
be restrained to his premises by leash- is charged if the unlicensed dog is neutered male or spayed female dog.
ing, fencing or immediate supervision picked up by the animal patrol operat- The City has signed a 1979 contract
and verbal command of the owner. ing in the City. No such charge will be with Municipal and Private Services, Inc.
Any domestic animal capable of made if the owner is late in purchasing (MAPSI- 339 -6666) for animal control in
transmitting rabies and which has bitten the license, but only if the dog is picked the community.
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Health Service Is Available
The Suburban Public Health Nursing afford Well -Child health services and family's financial resources and through
Service is available to community resi- immunizations through private medical direct referral from a doctor.
dents in need. The service is funded sources, the nurse can provide informa- For additional information on this
through City tax dollars, the United tion about available clinics. Enrollment service, please call the Suburban Public
Way and service charges. Fees for ser- in such clinics is dependent upon the Health Nursing Service at 933.2445.
vices may include a small charge for
clinic services and flexible charges for Five Advisory Commissions
nursing care in the home. Charges are
based on the patient's or family's
ability to pay. tforservicescan provide Valuable Service
also be received ved through Welfare,
Medicare, veteran's Administration, the
Cancer Society and private insurance. Five citizen commissions aid the Any resident interested in being con -
There is no charge for visits made for Brooklyn Center City Council in an ad- sidered as a commission member should
the purpose of health supervision or visory capacity regarding a wide range contact the City Manager's Office, 6301
health instruction. of activities, from planning to human Shingle Creek Parkway, or call
If help is needed in the home due to rights. 561 -5440. As vacancies appear in some
extended illness or disability, the public Active commissions operating in the of the commissions, the Mayor will
health nurse can assist with baths, in- City including the Planning Commis- consider the applications.
jections or other treatments, and with sion, Conservation Commission, Human
the rehabilitation and general nursing Rights Commission, Park and Recrea-
care of the patient. The nurse will also tion Commission, and the Housing Com- Reduced
help the patient and the family to un- mission.
derstand the illness and will help to Members volunteer their time to
carry out the physician's prescribed attend frequent meetings, at least Sewer Rate
treatment. monthly, to address matters relevant to
The nurse will also provide health the particular commissions. Available
and planning information for expectant All commission members are ap
mothers. After the birth, aid can also be pointed by the Mayor, subject to con -
provided to assist with the general needs firmation by the City Council. To Elderly
o f the child. If the patient is not able to
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The new sanitary sewer rate sched-
CITy QF BROoklyN CENTER ule, adopted last year by the Brooklyn
Center City Council, provides a reduced
CITY COUNCU, rate for the elderly.
Dean Nyquist .......... y
................... Mayor
To qualify for the reduced rate, you
Bill Fignar .............. . . ..........Councilman or your spouse must be 62 -years of age
Tony Kuefler . . ........... .....................Councilman or older, and have no more than two
Gene Lhotka ........... . . .....................Councilman
persons living in the household.
Celia Scott ............... ...................Councilwoman
The 1979 regular single family rate
Gerald Splinter ....... ........ . .....City Manager will be $15.75 per quarter, while the
reduced elderly rate will remain at the
SERVICE DIRECTORY old rate of $8.75 per quarter.
Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) The elderly rate reduction is based
POLICE —FIRE 5615720 on the fact that City records indicate
that elderly people, with no more
City Hall Offices ... 561 -5440 than two persons in the household,
(Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 PA1.) use much less water than the average
homeowner.
Community Center .... ............. 561 -5448 To receive the reduced rate, persons
CITY OFFICES meeting the requirements must file an
affidavit regarding their age and the
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway number of people in their household.
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Forms are available at the City Hall,
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway.
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Bingo, Gamblin g Ordinances Are
Adopted In Brooklyn Center
individual game is $100, except cover market retail value.
Brooklyn Center has recently passed alls which can reach $500. The maxi- All licenses are issued annually and
ordinances licensing Bingo and Gam- mum prizes in each spin or chance of are in effect for that calendar year. The
bling operations, in compliance with the tipboard is $100 with the daily max- licenses must be re- applied for each year
laws passed by the State Legislature in imum of $500. and are not self- renewing.
1976 and 1978. The maximum annual prize total for Additional information regarding the
These ordinances set up the proce- any paddlewheels, tipboards, and raffles ordinances can be obtained by contact -
dures to be followed to: by any organization is $15,000. Mer- ing the Brooklyn Center Police Depart -
Qualify to conduct the activity. chandise prizes must be valued at fair ment at 561 -5440.
Set up and run the activity.
Maintain record of proceeds, costs Smoke Detectors Could
and disbursements of monies raised at
the activities.
The City ordinances follow the dic Save Lives Property tates of the involved State statutes.
Only non - profit organizations are
authorized to conduct the activities, and Providing a smoke detector in each ing than heat detectors. In addition to
all are able to conduct Bingo games but bedroom area, and at the top of every saving lives, smoke detectors can also
only a portion are able to conduct stairway can reduce your chances of help reduce property loss because fires
ies and gambling activities. The exact having a fire fatality in the home or can be detected and extinguished early
definitions of the organizations and the apartment by 60 per cent, when the in their development.
statutes pertaining to the Bingo and family is asleep. Purchase a smoke detector that has a
Gambling ordinances can be obtained Since smoke spreads faster than heat, full description of its operation, instruc-
through the City's Police Department. smoke detectors should give faster warn- tions for installation, information about
In order to conduct Bingo, a lottery expected life of its components such as
or raffle, run paddlewheels or tip the photo - electric bulb or batteries,
boards, the organization must first ap- Construction making sure that it has the Under -
ply for a license at City Hall and pay the writers Laboratory seal of approval.
license fee and the investigation fee. Projects For additional information please
The Bingo and Gambling licenses contact the Brooklyn Center Fire
are separate licenses requiring separate Planned Department.
managers. One person may serve as
Bingo and Gambling manager for the Planned contruction in Brooklyn 53rd Avenue
same organization, but may not serve Center during 1979 includes:
for two different organizations. Shingle Creek Parkway will be up- Construction
The manager is responsible for the graded in late summer, from Freeway
maintenance of a separate account for Boulevard to County Road 130, with a The upgrading of 53rd Avenue
each of the activities. These two ac- new bridge across Shingle Creek, east of North, from 4th Street to Penn Avenue
counts must be separate from all other Xerxes Avenue. will begin this summer. The project is a
accounts of the organization as well as The Department of Transportation cooperative effort between the cities of
from each other. Gross receipts and pro- plans the construction of a bridge on Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis.
fits from each occasion must be listed, Shingle Creek Parkway, across FI -94, Brooklyn Center prepared the pro -
as well as an account for all disburse- linking the Parkway from County Road posed plan, and public hearings were
ments and distribution of profits. 130 to County Road 10. conducted prior to scheduling the con -
The City must act on a license within A proposed traffic signal at the inter- struction.
180 days from the application, but can- section of Freeway Boulevard (65th The project will involve grading of
not approve the license until 30 days Avenue North) and Humboldt, located the street; installation of curb, gutter
have passed. The City must be notified near the Brooklyn Center High School and sidewalk; and some storm sewer
of any changes in the management of and the Holiday Inn. modifications.
the Bingo and /or Gambling, and this A pedestrian -bike bridge over High- The project also includes the installa-
must be done in writing prior to any way 100, from Summit to 59th and tion of a water main along 53rd Avenue
change. Knox, west of Grandview Park, in order from Bryant to 4th Street for the com-
The maximum amount given away in to complete the east -west connection pletion of the Brooklyn Center water
any Bingo occassion is $3,000, and an for the City's walkway system. system.
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Bi%ochui%c'
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Adult Activities
GOLF — Beginning and Intermediate EXERCISE AND DANCE — Begins April 2 & 3
Lessons for seventh graders and up. Golfers must furnish their own Renew your figure, vitality and poise. The class is fun, challenging,
clubs. Balls and mats furnished. Bring a 7 iron to the first class. Regis- creative, and lots of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson $8.00/10 lessons.
tration fee, $11.00/5 lessons. Classes limited to 10. Instructor PGA
teaching Pro, Bill Bakken. A- Monday 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Community Center
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH B- Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15 P.M. Community Center
A- Beginners Monday, March 26 6:30 P.M. DISCO DANCE — Begins March 28
B- Beginners Monday, March 26 7:30 P.M.
C- Intermediate Monday, March 26 8:30 P.M.
D- Intermediate Wednesday, March 28 6:30 P.M. Learn the latest Disco Dances! Line dances and couple Hustle variations
E- Beginners Wednesday, March 28 7:30 P.M. including the Latin Hustle will be taught. For couples only. Instructor
Mr. Eck, Registration $20.00 per couple /8 weeks. Classes at Earle
F- Beginners Wednesday, March 28 8:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER Brown School.
G- Beginners Thursday, March 29 9:15 A.M. A- Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
H- Intermediate Thursday, March 29 10:15 A.M.
B- Wednesday 7:40 - 8:40 P.M.
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
I- Beginners Monday, April 30 6:30 P.M. BALLROOM DANCE — Begins March 28
J- Beginners Monday, April 30 7:30 P.M.
K- Intermediate Monday, April 30 8:30 P.M. For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on the
L- Intermediate Wednesday, May 2 6:30 P.M. side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot,
M- Beginners Wednesday, May 2 7:30 P.M. Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka, and Schottische. Registration fee,
N- Beginners Wednesday, May 2 8:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER $20.00/8 sessions per couple. Instructor Mr. Eck.
O- Beginners Thursday, May 3 9:15 A.M. Wednesday 8:50 - 9:50 P.M. Earle Brown School
P•Intermediate Thursday, May 3 10:15 A.M.
TRIM AND SWIM — Begins March 27 SKIN CARE & MA KE UP TECHNIQUES — Begins
An hour of exercise to music followed by a swim on your own. For March 26 & April 30
adults of all sizes and shapes. A great way to look and feel better. Regis-
tration fee, $11.00/9 lessons. This class is designed to teach women basic daily skin care as well as
the use and application of make -up. Bring to first class your make -up.
Tuesday 7:30 P.M. North View Jr. High Instructor, Mrs. Chalgren, Registration fee $2.50/2 sessions.
A- Monday, March 26 10:00 A.M. - Noon Community Center
B- Monday, April 30 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. Community Center
SWIMNASTICS — Begins March 27 and 29
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not J
have to be a swimmer to participate in this new form of exercise. In- SELECTING FASHIONS — April 25 & May 1 4 1
structor, Mrs. Sullivan. Registration fee $7.50/9 lessons.
COMMUNITY CENTER The class will offer figure analysis & guide you in the selection of cloth -
A- Tuesday Begins March 27 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. ing. Also learn todays fashion trends, fads and accessory items. Instruc-
B- Thursday Begins March 29 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. for Mrs. Chalgren, Registration fee $1.50 /1 session.
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
A- Wednesday, April 25 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. Community Center
C- Tuesday Begins March 27 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
B- Monday, May 14 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. Community Center
SENIOR SWIMNASTICS — Begins March 27 & 29
See Senior Section. Page 11
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INTERMEDIATE POTTERY — Begins March 28
CHILD CARE SERVICE
The class will provide demontration and instruction on functional
The "Playcorner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for pottery construction. Emphasis will be on applying handles, spouts,
parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to 12:15 lids and proficiency in footing, design and decorating. Registration fee,
P.M. Through the cost is 45c per child /per hour for each child. 25.00/ 8 weeks. Ms. Hedlund, Instructor.
This service is provided for children 1 year through Kindergarten Wednesday 7 -10 P.M. Community Center
Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, talk to attentant for de-
tails. Call the Community Center, 561 -5448, if you have any
other questions.
MAKE U P TIPS FOR THE SENIOR WOMAN — LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES — Begins March 26
March 26
Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the Com-
munity Center. Students may use the lab on a regular basis other than
This clinic is designed to provide tips on how to use and apply makeup class time and have pieces fired in the 8 week period. Clay may be pur-
for the Senior Woman. Instructor, Mrs. Chalgren. Registration fee chased at the Community Center. Students will arrange their own time
$1.00/1 session. to work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab must meet
with Ms.Hedlund on Monday, March 26 at 7:00 P.M. Firing schedules
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Community Center and general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. Registration
fee, $12.00/8 weeks.
DA YTIME TENNIS LESSONS — Begins April 17 &
19 DARKROOM TECHNIQUES — Begins March 27
Beginning instruction for adults. Classes meet once /week for 6 weeks. The class will cover darkroom techniques dealing with development and
Bring your own racquet: balls are furnished. In case of rain, meet at printing. Students will learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative con -
park shelter building. Registration fee, $9.50/6 lessons. trast, and develop black and white film. Each student will make an
BEGINS APRIL 17 excellent print from their own negative. Students will be eligible to
A- Tuesday 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Northport Courts use the Community Center Darkroom. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat.
B- Tuesday 11:15 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Northport Courts Registration fee $12.00 /3 sessions.
C- Tuesday 1:15 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. West Palmer Court
BEGINS APRIL 19 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. Community Center
D- Thursday 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Evergreen Courts
E- Thursday 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Grandview Courts PATHWAYS TO COLOR FILM PROCESSING AND
F- Thursday 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Willow Lane Courts
MAKING PRINTS — Begins April 2
EVENING TENNIS LESSONS — Begins April 23, 24
& May 14 , 1 Learn about color theorgy, selection of equipment, filters enlarging,
and chemistry for color processing. After completion of this class
students will have the opportunity to register for a darkroom color
Beginning and Intermediate instruction for adults. Classes meet twice a
week for 3 weeks. Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. Inter - processing lab workshop. Instructor, Mr. Proceviat, Registration fee,
processing
session.
mediates must have had previous lessons and be familiar with basic
swings, serves and etiquette. Registration fee $6.50/6 lessons. Monday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Community Center
BEGINS APRIL 23 —
A- Beginners 5:30 -6:30 P.M. Mon - Northport Wed - Kylawn
B- Intermediate 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Mon- Northport Wed- Kylawn DARKROOM COLOR PROCESSING LAB WORK -
BEGINS APRIL 24 — Tuesday & Thursday SHOP
C- Intermediate 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High
D- Beginners 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High Workshop is limited to five students per time and is open only to stu-
E- Beginners 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High dents enrolled in the Pathways to Color Class, conducted at the Com-
munity Center by Mr. Proceviat, 1 session /$10.00.
BEGINS MAY 14 —
F- Beginners 5:30 -6:30 P.M.Mon- Northport Courts - Wed - Kylawn A- Monday April 9 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
G- Intermediate 6:30 -7:30 P.M. Mon-Northport Wed - Kylawn Courts B- Tuesday April 17 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
BEGINS MAY 15 — Tuesday & Thursday C- Monday April 23 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
H- Intermediate 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High
I- Beginners 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High
J- Beginners 8:00- 9:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM TEST DATES
The photography test & briefing is given to people interested in using
POTTERY — Begins March 29 the darkroom facilities at the Community Center. The test is given to
people that have taken darkroom instructions at other facilities or are
An introductory class dealing with hand and wheel methods of creating experienced in darkroom procedures. Preregistration for an appoint -
pottery. Registration fee includes instruction, 50 lbs. of clay, firing, ment is necessary at least 3 days prior to each test date. The cost is
glazes and outside lab use. Instructor Ms. Hedlund, Registration fee, $1.00 per person. All tests given at the Community Center.
$25.00/8 weeks.
A- Tuesday March 27 6:00 P.M.
Thursday 7:00 10:00 P.M. Community Center 6 B- Monday April 2 6:30 P.M.
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING — Begins April 9 &
24 Special
Learn the beautiful art form of by -gone years. This class will cover
crazy quilting, patchwork, hand quilting, applique, catherdal window,
and also methods of making quilts by the square. Instructor, Mrs. Activities
Holzknecht. Registration fee $6.00 /4 sessions. Classes at the Commu-
nity Center.
A- Monday Begins April 9 10:00 A.M. - Noon
B- Monday Begins April 24 7:30 - 9:30 P.M.
JOB OPENINGS
Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department is now taking
applications for the following summer positions: Playground leader,
JUDO — Begins March 26 & 28 teen leader, puppetry leader, swim instructor, and lifeguards, For
more information about these positions or to apply, call 561 -5448
For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or or stop at the Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway.
more advanced techinques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt,
provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may
join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned.
All sessions held at North View Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration
fee $8.00/8 weeks.
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Men's Beginners
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Men's Advanced
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Women's Beginners "THIS ONE'S FOR YOU
Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Women's Advanced
Something for everyone in your family. The annual spring music show
presented by the Brooklyn Center Harmonettes and Brooklyn Center
DOG OBEDIENCE — Begins March 29 Children's Chorus will be held at the Park Center High School Audito-
rium on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12 at 8:00 P.M.
This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least "This One's For You" is a costumed and Choreographed show with
6 months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog dances and popular songs, accompanied by a 3 -piece band. Both groups
in order to teach him social behavior and self discipline. For more are directed by June Scofield, Choreographed by Marcia Galle, and ac-
information, call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Cost $12.00/8 sessions. companied by Sylvia Vigil.
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 P.M. Northport School Ticket prices are $1.75 adults; $1.25 children under 12; and $1.25 sen-
ior citizens (62 and over). They can be purchased at the Community
Center after April 15, from Harmonettes or Children's Chorus
MIXED VOLLEYBALL and at the door on an "overflow seating" basis.
Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE
play fun low key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity
fee is 25c per person. The Photography darkroom, located in the Brooklyn Center Commu-
nity Center is open to all interested persons for a fee of 50c /hour- You
Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Brooklyn Ctr. High School must furnish your own chemicals and paper. Users must have com-
pleted a Darkroom Techniques class sponsored by the Brooklyn Center
MEN'S GYM NIGHT — Begins March 26 Parks and Recreation Department or have taken our test in darkroom
use. See test dates in Adult Section of this brochure.
For men post high school age. Open gym for jogging informal basket-
ball, Volleyball, etc. Activity fee is 25c per person. No organized teams BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
please.
For all women over 21 years of age. Come along or bring a friend.
Monday 6:30 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High Meetings and programs are the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00
Wednesday 6:30 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High P.M. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center September through
Thursday 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. Earle Brown School May. Dues are nominal. Trips are offered monthly. Women interested
Saturday 1:30- 6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High in the club may call 533 -2927.
CITY BAND March 27 Mpls. Star & Tribune tour and lunch at Charlies Cafe Ex-
ceptionale
For men and women post high school age. New members are welcome. April 10 Mary Jane Gustafson - Slides of Poland
For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at April 25 Chanhassen Theater - Lunch & Show
561 -5448. May 8 Spring Salad Luncheon & Nomination of Officers - $2.00
per person
May 22 Butler Square, Main Street lunch at restaurant of your
choice.
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER BROOKLYN CENTER CLOWN CLUB
GALLERY
The Brooklyn Center Clown Club is a group of people who have taken
The Community Center Gallery is available for photography or mixed the Art of Clowning through the Parks and Recreation Department.
media shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase They enjoy clown comedy and share it with others through Community
is also available for small collections. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561- sponsored events of the Jaycee Women, Jaycees, and the Parks and Re-
5448 ext. 70 for further information, creation Department. Clowns are available for a charge for children's
parites. Call 561.2768 for more information.
SHOWS
Our Lady of Victory Student Art Show March 2 - 29
Ken Whitaker & Bern Thorson -Mixed Media April 3 - 30
Meet the artists on Sunday, April 8 - 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BROOKLYN CENTER TENNIS CLUB
Marija Skutans, Netz Water Colors May 2 - 31
Beginning, intermediate and advance levels of tennis play for men and
SHOWCASE women. Summer activities include team tennis, ladder play and tourna-
Kathy Dziedzic 3 Dimensional Art May 1 - 31 ments. A good opportunity to become acquainted with other tennis
players in your neighborhood at a minimal cost. For more information
contact: Dan Engel, President 566 -8807.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTING CLUB
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Do you need a little inspiration to get started on that quilt you've been
wanting to make? Come and join our "quilting bee ". Here's a good Story hour for four and five year olds at 10:30 each Tuesday morning
opportunity to use those leftover swatches of material you have through April 24th.
around the house and also a chance to meet new friends. Make quilts to
give your guest room a new look, or great as a gift! Quilters meet the "Fraternity Brothers ", a study of contemporary authors, will be pre -
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, excluding June, July, and sented by the University of Minnesota Continuing Education for
August from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Child care available at the Women at the Library on Wednesday, March 28th through May 2nd,
Brooklyn Center Community Center until 12:15 P.M. in the Commu- from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Further information call 373 -9743.
nity Center "Playcorner" for 45c per child.
The movie GODZILLA'S REVENGE will be shown at 1 p.m. on Mon -
HENNEPIN ARTIST'S ASSOCIATION day, April 9th.
The Hennepin Artists' Association, established in 1962 was initiated to "Looking for a job" Carole Krueger, Minnesota State Employment Ser-
encourage the appreciation and practice of the fine arts in this area. The vices, will present tips for summer job hunters at the library on Tues-
membership consists of amateur and professional artists, art teachers, or day, April 10th, 3:00 p.m.
anyone interested in the visual arts. The association has two juried
shows per year, regularly scheduled exhibitions and give special exhibits Video cassettes are available for viewing in the library, and cover many
Demonstrations, lectures and critiques are also given, SEASONAL subject areas for information and entertainment. Cassettes in the Hen -
SHOWS are available for firms on a contribution basis. For information nepin County Library collection can be requested through the catalog
regarding this service contact Will Tiller at 935 -2756. The association for viewing at the Brooklyn Center Community Library. Video cassette
meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information contact tapes to aid people study for the GED (High School Equivalency Exam -
Joan Cashin, 535 -4959, or Lynn Tome, 561 -2339. ination) and accompanying workbooks are available for use in the
library.
ARTISTS' REGISTRY GALLERY ONE
Library hours which will be in effect until Memorial weekend are:
Thc: Parks and Recreation Department works in cooperation with the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Artist Registry in promoting Art programs for the Northwest Com- Thursday 12:00 noon to 9:00 P.M.
munities. For information regarding classes in watercolor, Batik, Etch- Friday 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M.
ing and other medias contact the Registry. The gallery is located at Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
4915 42nd Avenue North Telephone 533 -1251. Tours are welcome.
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. and C EAP, INC. SERVICES
Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
The Community Emergency Assistance program in addition to being
an information and referral service offers many other assistance pro-
grams such as: meals at your door, transportation, support groups,
GRASSFIELD R/C OPEN HOUSE AND CRAFT safe homes and food shelf. If they can help you in anyway call
SHOW — April 13 533 -0803.
HEALTH SERVICE - offered by CEAP, Inc. at the Brooklyn Center
The public is invited to join the fun at 7:30 P.M. at the Brooklyn Community Center
Center Community Center. Members will bring in many different types BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
of radio controlled planes. The club members are pleased to answer any Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
questions concerning the planes, radio control or any aspects of the DIABETES SCREENING -4th Thursday of September, January and
hobby. For additional information on the how or joining the club May 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
contact Gary Stucky at 561.7307. 4th Tuesday of September, January and
May 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
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Children's Activities
GIRLS GYMNASTICS
CHILD CARE SERVICE
A gymnastics program for girls currently in grades Kindergarten thru
The "Playcorner" will be provided Monday thru Friday for 12, designed to teach skills in the three areas of tumbling, apparatus and
parents using the Community Center from 8:45 A.M. to 12:15 floor exercise. Girls will progress from Beginners to Advanced Beginners
P.M. through June 8. The cost is 45c per child /per hour for each to Intermediate in each of the three areas. All classes run for 8 weeks.
child. This service is provided for children 1 year through Girls new to our program must register for a beginning tumbling class.
Kindergarten. Babies taken on a "conditional" basis, talk to at-
tendant for details. Call the Community Center, 561 -5448, if BEGINNING TUMBLING — Begins March 27, 28, 31
you have any other questions.
A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an
CHEERLEADING CLINIC — NEW — Begins March opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkovers, etc. Registra-
tion fee; $7.50/8 lessons.
27 & 29 PALMER LAKE
Rah! Rah! Cheerleaders! For all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls. Learn A— Tuesday Begins March 27 3:15 - 4:15 P.M.
the basic cheers as well as stretching and warm -up exercise from Brook-
lyn Center High School Cheerleaders. Fee will include instruction and a COMMUNITY CENTER
pair of pom-poms. Girls should wear loose fitting clothing and tennis B— Wednesday Begins March 28 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
shoes. Registration fee, $5.00/6 weeks.
C— Wednesday Begins March 28 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
EARLE BROWN NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
A- Tuesday Begins March 27 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
EVERGREEN D— Saturday Begins March 31 9:00 - 10:00 P.M.
B- Thursday Begins March 29 3:15 - 4:15 P.M.
DANCE, RHYTHMS, & TUMBLING — Begins April 2
ADVANCED BEGINNING TUMBLING — Begin
No new students -These classes are a continuation from winter session. M arch 27 & 31
Children will have the opportunity to participate in the spring demon-
stration. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration fee $6.00 /8 sessions. This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must have passed
Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber and back walkover in
COMMUNITY CENTER
A -Tiny Tot & good form before registering. Registration fee, $7.50/8 lessons.
Creative Dance Monday, Begins April 2 9:15 - 10:00 A.M. PALMER LAKE SCHOOL
B- Rhythms & Tumbling Monday, Begins April 2 1:00 - 1:45 P.M.
C- Rhythms & Tumbling Tuesday, Begins April 3 5:30 - 6:15 P.M. E— Tuesday Begins March 27 4:15 - 5:15 P.M.
D- Rhythms & Tumbling Tuesday, Begins April 3 6:15 - 7:00 P.M. NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
LIBRARY F— Saturday Begins March 31 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
E -Tiny Tot &
Creative Dance Wednesday, Begins April 4 3:00 - 3:45 P.M.
F- Creative Dance BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins March 31
& Ballet Wednesday, Begins April 4 3:45 - 4:30 P.M.
G- Creative Dance Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance
& Ballet Wednesday, Begins April 4 5:15 - 6:00 P.M. beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Students must have
H- Ballet I Wednesday, Begins April 4 4:30 - 5:15 P.M. passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this class. Registra-
tion fee, $7.50/8 lessons'
BOYS TUMBLING — Begins March 31 NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
G— Saturday Begins March 31 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.
A program for boys in kindergarten thru 6th. A course in the beginning ADVANCED BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins
techniques of tumbling. Students will have the opportunity to learn
basic skills such as rolls, headstands, etc. Registration Fee, $7.50/8 March 31
lessons. The new course is the second level in apparatus. Students must have
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH passed the Beginning Tumbling and Beginning Apparatus course before
registering for this class. Registration fee, $8.00 /8 sessions.
A— Saturday Begins March 31 11:00 - Noon
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
H- Saturday Begins March 31 9:00 - 10:15 A.M.
MOVIE BREAK AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS — Begins March 2
&31
A popular event for parents and kids! Plan your Birthday Party around The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tumbling, appara-
this date!! Join us for an exciting movie and then spend the afternoon tus and floor exercise. The beginning (novice) compulsory routine will
swimming. Please arrange with your children in advance what time they be taught.i Registration fee, $9.50/8 lessons.
will be picked up. Refreshments sold! NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH
Monday, April 9 Boatniks & Free Swim 75c I- Tuesday Begins March 27 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Movie times: 12:30 & 2:45 P.M. 9 J- Saturday Begins March 31 11:30- 1:30 P.M.
FLOOR EXERCISE — Begins March 31 PRE - SCHOOL — Begins March 27 & 30
This course is designed to teach various gymnastic movements to music. The program is for 4 and 5 year old pre- schoolers (children must be 4
Some ballet will be introduced and students will learn the floor exercise years old by September 1, 1979). The program emphasizes group social -
compulsory routine. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. ization, music, art coordination, and fun. This is a YEAR LONG 30
Registration fee, $7.50/8 lessons WEEK program, classes are September through May, with openings in
spring session. Payments are made when registering in Fall, Winter, and
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH Spring. Classes held at the Community Center. Children registered for
K- Saturday Begins March 31 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Spring session will have advanced registration privileges for Fall session.
OPEN GYMNASTICS — Begins April 4 Instructor, Mrs. Malmin. Registration Fee $17.00/8 weeks.
A practice period for all girls and boys currently enrolled in the gym- CLASS A 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Tuesday & Thursday
nastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be admitted. CLASS B 10:45 - 12:15 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday
Fee 25c /evening. Pay at the door. CLASS C 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH For parents wishing to send their child to only one session per week,
Wednesday Begins April 4 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. register for Fridays. Registration Fee $10.50/8 weeks. Begins March 30.
NORTH STAR GYMNASTIC CLUB CLASS D 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Friday
Girls interested in competitive gymnastics. Here's a club just for you! A Friday afternoon class will be added when other sessions fill.
North Stars is sponsored by Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Departments. The club offers oppor-
tunity to further gymnastic ability by training with an excellent staff BO AND GIRLS JUDO LESSONS — Begins
and eventually competing with other gymnasts. Basic knowledge of March 26 & 28
gymnastics is needed to try out. Cost varies with level of ability. For
information call: Erlene Marsh 560.1018, Evie Johnson 533 -3923. For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning the
basic skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th De-
FUNTIME - NORTHPORT — Begins March 14 gree Blackbelt, provides complete instructions. In addition, interested
students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally
Hey ail you 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Northport. Get your sanctioned. All sessions held at North View Wrestling Room. Registra-
friends together and join in the fun filled activities such as volleyball, tion fee, $8.00/8 weeks.
basketball, and much more. The fun begins March 14, Fee: 50c per
time. Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Boy's Beginners
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Boy's Advanced
NORTHPORT SCHOOL Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Girl's Beginners
Wednesday Begins March 14 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Girl's Advanced
FUNTIME - EVERGREEN — Begins March 14 PLYWOOD AND PINE -GIRLS AND BOYS — Begins
March 26
Evergreen 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders arise and come to FUNTIME
on Wednesday evenings. Join in the fun filled activities including foos- For children grades 3 -6 this is an introduction to Industrial Arts. The
ball, bumper pool, ping -pong, informal gym activities and much more. participants will make several projects from Pine and /or Plywood. In
Fee: 50c per time. the process, our goals are to be able to care for and use several hand
tools, become familiar with some characteristics of Plywood and Pine,
EVERGREEN SCHOOL learn a basic process of finishing wood. Who knows, you may end up
Wednesday Begins March 14 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. with a life long hobby, Instructor, Paul Strand. Registration fee $5.00/8
sessions.
FUNTIME GARDEN CITY — Begins March 12
Monday 6:30 P.M. North View Jr. High
Wow, Funtime is coming to Garden City, for all 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
graders, on Monday evenings. Activities include open gym, basketball,
volleyball, games and more. So get your friends together and see what's
happening at FUNTIME!!! Fee: 50c per time.
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
GARDEN CITY SCHOOL
Monday Begins March 12 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Little League registration will be held Saturday, March 17th. Both
National and American Little League of Brooklyn Center will have
registration at the Community Center at 10:00 A.M. For further in-
KID'S DOG SHOW — May 12 - 1 -3 P.M formation call, American Little League Pres. Tom Gomilack, 561 -6639
National Little League Pres. Mike Streitz, 560 -0034.
Children show their dogs in a professional manner, but on an amateur
basis -breed and pedigree are of no importance in this event. Dogs can
compete in one or more of seven categories such as Best Trick Dog,
Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, Best Looking Dog, Best Costumed, Funniest
Dog, and Best Behaved. The winner of each class then competes for
Best of Show. Registration fee is $1.00 per entry. THE DEADLINE TO
REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, May 9th. The Dog Show will be held
outdoors, behind the Community Center. In case of rain, the show will
be held the following week, same time and place. Rain date -May 19th.
ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED!
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SENIOR CITIZEN'S ACTIVITIES LEISURE FITNESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN —
The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brooklyn Begins March 26
Center Parks and Recreation Department. If you have any ques- For men and women 62 years and over. A sensible exercise pro -
tions call Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Coordinator at 561 -5448. gram designed to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles,
CLUBS improve movement of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and
aids digestion. Exercises for chairbound also included. After
LEISURE TIME is a group of people that meet every Wednesday class take a dip in the pool!!! (fee includes swimming). Join us
year from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. throughout the at the Brooklyn
throw g for fun and fitness. Registration fee, $4.00/10 weeks. Instructor,
Mrs. Wilson
Center Community Center for lunch, a program and socializing.
Bring a sandwich, coffee and tea are served. When you come for Monday 9:15 A.M. Community Center
the first time, ask for a registration sheet to fill out, this also puts
you on the mailing list for future "SENIOR HAPPENINGS ". MAKEUP TIPS FOR THE SENIOR WOMAN —
PROGRAMS FOR MARCH March 26
7 Progressive 500 — A good way to meet others in the group This clinic is designed to provide tips on how to use and apply
make -up for the Senior Woman. Instructor Mrs. Chalgren. Re-
14 "Blarney Party" Refreshments -50c per person R.S.V.P. by gistration fee$ 1.00/1 session.
March 10th. Monday 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Community Center
21 Consumer Concerns- Speaker from Food & Drug Adminis- SPECIAL OUTINGS
tration. Chatter & cards to follow.
28 Birthday Party - 50c per person. Through the year, special trips are planned for Seniors. Detailed
information will follow in the monthly newsletter, SENIOR
For programs April through June, call Kathy Flesher 561 -5448. HAPPENINGS. If you do not receive one now, give Kathy a call at 561 -5448.
BROOKLYN TWINS members meet during the year on the 1st & March 19 Dinner at the Suburban Hennepin Vo-
3rd Friday of the months from 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. The meetings are Tech gormet dining room and an after -
held at the Earl Brown Elementary School - 59th and Humboldt. noon of cards. Door prizes too. Call
561 -5448 ask for Kathy for more
The Brooklyn Twins group is one of the original groups in the information.
North area. They welcome singles and couples. Dues are nominal. OTHER CLASSES
PROGRAMS FOR MARCH
Senior Citizens 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn
2 Business meeting, refreshments, & 500 Center may enjoy all other activity classes found in this brochure
at ' 12 the registration fee.
16 St. Pat's Potluck & Entertainment $2.00 for non - members, SPECIAL SERVICE AT
please R.S.V.P., call 561.4805
THE COMMUNITY CENTER
For programs April through June, call Kathy Flesher, 561 -5448.
SWIMMING POOL — Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center
CLASSES residents 62 years and over. Application may be made at the Com-
munity Center desk. Membership entitles the member to use the
"FITNESS IS AGELESS AND FOREVER YOUNG AT HEART" swimming pool, exercise, and sauna during recreational or "open"
periods.
DROP —IN — Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day. You and Your
SENIOR SV'JIMNASTICS — Begins March 27 & friends are welcome to drop-in, enjoy the game room, pool, and
ping -pong, cards, checkers, chess and bocci ball are available for
29 check out also. Swim from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE — Screening is done Y
do not have to be a swimmer to participate in this great form of by Red Cross volunteer nurses on the last Wednesday of the
exercise . . . equally popular with both our men and women month from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Every Tuesday screening
seniors. All participants 62 years and older must have doctors conducted by Ceap nurses from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and
name and phone on registration. Instructor, Mrs. Sullivan. Regis- Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
tration fee, $3.75 /9 sessions. Classes will be held at the Commu-
nity Center.
A- Tuesday Begins March 27 9:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZEN
B- Thursday Begins March 29 9:00 A.M. ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
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ALMOST ANYTHING GOES
TAX —AIDE COUNSELING — Tax assistance will be provided by
volunteers who have been trained through the IRS to deal specifi- Teens (ages 12 -16) gather your friends together and form a team to
tally with retirement tax problems. Counselors normally do not compete in "Almost Anything Goes The event is based on the popu-
assist high income seniors since their returns often involve ques- lar ABC T.V. show. Teams should have between 6 and 8 members per
tions beyond the scope of normal IRS training. TAX —AIDE has team. They may consist of all girls, boys, or co -ed. Trophies will be
limited the yearly income to $10,000.00 for this service. The awarded to all members of the 1st and 2nd place winning teams.
counselor does not assume responsibility for the form. This "Almost Anything Goes" will be run during the first week in June.
service is open to all older retired persons as a public service of Watch for further details in school.
NRTA and AARP in cooperation with the Brooklyn Center Parks
and Recreation Department through April 13th. INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS — Begins March
Frida 27 & 31
Y 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Community Center.
Monday 9:00 A.M. - Noon Community Center.
See Children's section for details.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL JUDO — Begins March 26 & 28
This office has been established to assist people in this area with
questions or problems they may have. Call Mr. Scott at For guys and gals who are interested in learning the basic skills or more
any
any q 52. advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 5th Degree Blackbelt, pro-
vides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join
TRANSPORTATION the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All
sessions held at North View Jr. High School Wrestling Room. Registra-
The NW Hennepin County Communities will be served with tion fee, $8.00/8 weeks.
transportation by the American Red Cross office. Their service is Monday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Beginning Guys
for people without resources to use public or private transporta- Monday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Advanced Guys
tion. People may request transportation for social needs, medical Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Beginning Gals
needs or non - medical basis needs. There is no charge for this ser- Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Advanced Gals
vice. Call 533.2250 for information.
YOUTH FIREARMS TRAINING — Begins March 22
Firearm training offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Re-
Teen sources and sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department will
be held at the Community Center, starting in March for persons who
will be 12 years old or older by the beginning of the 1979 hunting
season.
Firearm certificates from the State of Minnesota will awarded to
those who complete the course. Registration fee $2.00. 0. Classes will
Activities
meet from 7:00 — 9:00 P.M. each Thursday evening for 5 weeks,
through April 19th. Registration will be at 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. on March
22, the first night of class call Sergeant Beach, 561 -5443, if you have
TEEN DANCES an questions.
Thursday 7:00 — 9:00 P.M. Community Center
Come on over to the Dances at North View Jr. High. You can "GET
UP AND BOOGIE" from 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. on the 3rd Friday of every
month. All seventh thru tenth graders are invited, regardless of the
school y ou attend. Cost $2.00. BASIC RES AND WATER SAFETY — Begins
March 24
March 16 & April 20 (Bands to be announced later)
See Swimming Section for details
CO REC — Begins March 23 & 27 ADVANCED LIFESAVING — Begins March 28.
1.. you're looking for something to do on a Friday Nite, why not bring a
friend and come on down to Co -Rec at North View Jr. High. It's a great Learn to become a lifeguard. See Swimming section for details
chance to be with your friends and participate in activities such as
Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Foosball, Movies and
much more.
A super activity for Jr. High Teens that is supervised by Adult Chaper-
ones. There will be no Co -Rec the week of April 9 -13.
Friday -Cost 75c 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High
Tuesday -Cost 50c 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Evergreen School
(No Co -Rec the 4th Tuesday of every month)
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Swim ing ' ' es
Activit�
CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS — Begins March 24 BEGINNING SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING — NEW
Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls Begins March 27
ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks and are one Beginning course in synchronized swimming for students grades 3 thru
half hour in length. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students /instruc- 6th . Course will introduce students to basic synchronized swimming
tor. $9.00/10 lessons. 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
NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH SCHOOL for 10 weeks. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons.
A- Monday Begins March 26 6:35 P.M.
B- Monday Begins March 26 7:10 P.M. Tuesday 7:30 P.M. North View Jr. High
C- Wednesday Begins March 28 6:35 P.M.
D- Wednesday Begins March 28 7:10 P.M.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS — Begins March 24
COMMUNITY CENTER
E- Tuesday Begins March 27 6:35 P.M. Beginning thru Intermediate swim instruction for adults, high school
F- Tuesday Begins March 27 7:10 P.M. age and up. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on
G- Tuesday Begins March 27 7:45 P.M. your strokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length. Registration fee, $11.50/
H- Thursday Begins March 29 7:10 P.M. 10 lessons.
I- Thursday Begins March 29 7:45 P.M.
J- Saturday Begins March 24 10:35 A.M. EVENING CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
K- Saturday Begins March 24 11:10 A.M. A- Monday, Begins March 26— 7:45 P.M. North View Jr. High
L- Saturday Begins March 24 11:45 A.M. B- Tuesday, Begins March 27— 8:20 P.M. Community Center
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS — Begins March 26 C- Thursday, Begins March 29— 8:20 P.M. Community Center
DAYTIME CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not accompany MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
the child in the water. The following lessons levels are taught: Water D- Begins March 26 11:10 A.M. Community Center
Adjustment, Beginner, and Advance Beginner. Average ratio of 5 stu- E- Begins April 30 11:10 A.M. Community Center
dents /instructor. Registration fee, $9.00/10 lessons.
SATURDAY CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS F- Begins March 24 9:00 A.M. Community Center
A- Monday, Begins March 26 -6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High
B- Tuesday, Begins March 27 -6:00 P.M. Community Center
C- Wednesday, Begins March 28 -6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
D- Thursday, Begins March 29 -6:00 P.M. Community Center
E- Thursday, Begins March 29 -6:35 P.M. Community Center
For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY the sport. Registration fee, $11.50/10 lessons. Same days and time as
F- Begins March 26 9:25 A.M. Community Center
Adult lessons.
G- Begins March 26 10:35 A.M. Community Center PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
H- Begins April 30 9:25 A.M. Community Center
I- Begins April 30 10:35 A.M. Community Center Private Lessons are available at the Community Center and North View
Jr. High for a fee of $3.50 /half hour or $7.00 /hour. Call the Commu-
nity Center for further information.
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS — Begins DIVING — Begins March 2
March 26
Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children and
Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent adults who are intermediate or advanced swimmers. Classes are one half
must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent hour in length and meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration fee,
each time. Registration fee, $9.00/10 lessons. $9.00/10 lessons.
A- Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center
EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS B- Saturday 10:00 A.M. Community Center
A- Monday, Begins March 26— 6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High
B- Tuesday, Begins March 27— 6:00 P.M. Community Center BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY — Begins
C- Wednesday, Begins March 28— 6:00 P.M. North View Jr. High March 24
D- Thursday, Begins March 29— 6:00 P.M. Community Center
E- Thursday, Begins March 29— 6:35 P.M. Community Center
A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self rescue,
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. Students must pass
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY a preliminary swimming test and must attend every class. Absences will
F- Begins March 26 -10:00 A.M. Community Center not be made up. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons. Classes are 1 ho.ir
G- Begins April 30— 10:00 A.M. Community Center in length.
13 Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center
ADVANCED LIFESAVING — Begins March 28 BROOKLYN CENTER
COMMUNITY CENTER
A Red Cross course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must be
able to tread water, surface dive, and swim 500 continuous yards. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Course will include Red Cross classes in Cardopulmunary Resuscitation Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
and Mult -Media Standard First Aid. Students must attend every class
and absences will not be made up. Classes meet once a week for 10 Telephone 561 -5448
weeks with some additional hours to be arranged. Registration fee
$20.00 /10 lessons and includes all materials. OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE —
Wednesday 7:00 P.M. North View Jr. High MONDAY— WEDNESDAY— FRIDAY
9:00 A.M. — 11 :00 P.M.
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS — Begins March 24 TUESDAY — THURSDAY
9:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M.
Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically 9:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only)
and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half hour in length with a SATURDAY— SUNDAY
ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration fee, $9.00/10 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.
sessions.
The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a
A- Saturday 9:25 A.M. Community Center parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours:
B- Saturday 10:00 A.M. Community Center TUESDAY & THURSDAY -4:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M.
SATURDAY — 9:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M.
OPEN SWIM - NORTH VIEW JR. HIGH — Effectiv EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE —
March 29
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. 50c /hour MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY
7:30 - 8:30 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
TUESDAY — THURSDAY
SCUBA OPEN SWIM — Begins March 29 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only)
A special time to practice for persons with scuba equipment only. SATURDAY
9:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other inter- SUNDAY ested persons. Cost $.60 each timee. 1:00 P.M. — P.M.
Thursday 8:30 - 10:00 P.M. North View Jr. High The use of the Exercise room is limited to 10th graders and up. The use
of the Sauna is limited to 18 years old and up.
NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM SPECIAL COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES —
A bargain special just for you swimmers at North View. Now you can
buy, $5.00 worth of swim passes for just $4.00. You save $1.00. The Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool,
passes are good at North View as well as the Community Center. Pur- Exercise Room and Sauna during recreation or "open" periods.
chase these special Bonus Cards at the Community Center or at any
open swim. REMEMBER A GREAT BUY. MEMBERSHIP RATES:
NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 3Months 6Months 1 Year
Family $21 $39 $66
The North View Jr. High Pool and gymnasium, located at 69th and Individual $12 $20 $33
Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the
week. Call the Community Center (561.5448) for further information.
COST: Gym $3.90 /hour; Pool $15.00 /hour.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL
Adult $1.25
The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, Youth (15 -17) .75
group, or party at various times during the week. Call the Community Children .60
Center (561 -5448) for further information. COST: $25.00 /hour. Under 5 Free
School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DUR-
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB ING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admitted
at 1:00 P.M. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
All boys and girls ages 6 and up through college age are invited to join AN ADULT in the building at all times.
the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local AAU club for competitive swim-
ming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park Parks and Re- GAMEROOM
creation Departments. Building swimming skills and endurance are ob-
jectives of the swim program. Suggested minimum swimming abilities Enjoy our newly equipped gameroom — includes foosball, pool, ping -
to join include the ability to swim the length of the Brooklyn Center pong, and video games.
Community Center pool and the use of rhythmic breathing. A free 2-
week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never A Concession Stand is located in the gameroom for your convenience.
tried AAU swimming.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
THE BROOKLYN CENTER
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1. All registration must be made at the Parks and Recreation office
in the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday,
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may March 17, (swim registration is separate — see box below.)
share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- " *Registrations made by mail will not be accepted before
quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- March 20, (use blank at bottom of page). No phone registra-
ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of
lions.
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
Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11:00 P.M.;
Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation Saturday, 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 9:00
Henry Davis — Superintendent of Parks P.M.
Kathy Flasher — Program Supervisor
Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor 3. Where classes are limited, registration will be on the first come -
BROOKLYN CENTER first serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the
fee has been paid. The Parks and Recreation Department
PARKS AND RECREATION reserves.the right to cancel classes or activities when an in-
ADVISORY COMMISSION sufficient number of people sign up.
4. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the
activity location.
Parks and Recreation commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month, 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers. This Commission advises the City 5. Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before
Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. the second class session, however, there will be a $1.00 service
The public is invited to attend. charge on any refund before the first class begins and a $2.00
Gerald Johnson, Chairperson service charge before the second class begins.
Leahnell Hickman Don Bogle Verne Velasco
Joan Skomra Dawn Kiefer 6. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment
has already been reached... will go on a waiting list. Additional
classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space
CIVIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS and competent instruction is available.
7. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of
The Parks and Recreation. Department Maintains a file containing infor- Brooklyn Center may enjoy all activity classes at % the re-
mation on the organizations listed below and agrees to serve as a clear-
ing house and referral service for inquiries regarding these groups. gistration fee.
Call the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups 8, Check schedule for beginning date for each class.
not listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Parks &
Recreation Office.) For further information call 561 -5448.
Babe Ruth League Hockey Assn.
Brooklyn Aquatic Club Judo Club
Brooklyn Center Band LaLeche League Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons will be held
Brooklyn Center Chamber League a Women Voters Saturday, March 17, starting at 9:00 A.M. at the COM-
of Commerce Little League — National MUNITY CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accepted
Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagon Little League — American for Swimming lessons.
Brooklyn Center Women's Club Lions Club
Brooklyn Center C Women Mr. Jaycees REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL
Brooklyn Historical Society North Hennepin Artist Assn. USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE-
Camp Fire Girls North Suburban Toastmistress
Children's Chorus Club FORE TUESDAY, MARCH 20.
Bridge Club Parents Without Partners
4 -H Club Quilters Club 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Garden Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time)
Girl Scouts S.P.E.BS.Q.S.A., Inc.
Harmonettes Stamp Club The Parks & Recreation Department is always looking for new ideas
Square Dance Club for trips, classes, & etc. If you have any great ideas call 561 -5448.
Toast Masters
Twin Lake Alano
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