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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 Edition 163 Summer I Summer 2008 iL C Watch Edition 163 a newsletter for residents of the city of brooklyn center I" • f -.. For those who live or work in Brooklyn Center, it is easy to overlook the positive characteristics of the city. The City has an abundance of natural beauty including water features such as the Mississippi River, Shingle Creek, Palmer Lake, Twin Lakes, and wetlands. Recreational opportunities include a Community Center with an - indoor Olympic size pool, wading pool and 150 -foot waterslide; nine -hole par three Inside this issue x golf course; parks and trailways. Interstate 694/94 and Highway 100 provide easy access to Minneapolis /St. Paul. These amenities and available development sites make Brooklyn Center attractive for high quality developments. Some major projects in the works are highlighted below: -•.•. Embassy Suites Hotel Construction has begun on a 175 room Embassy Suites Hotel, which will include afull-service - restaurant and lounge. A fully enclosed walkway to the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) will provide guests easy access to the EBHC's premier conference facilities. The hotel's . - lodging accommodations will complement the 36,000 square feet of EBHC meeting space, Uty • • = which can accommodate groups from 20 to 1,000. The Embassy Suites Hotel is scheduled to _ open in late 2008. !(Landscape/Garden C- FBI Minneapolis Field Office • Improve • The FBI Minneapolis Field Office will be relocating to Brooklyn Center at the northwest corner of 1- 694/94 and Highway 100 (former Days Inn site). The site will be privately Neighborhood developed and owned, with the anticipated schedule including choosing a developer in late summer 2008 and beginning construction in the spring of 2009. The proposed 140,000 square foot Class "A" office building will include a 20,000 square foot support facility and Vater Restrictions structured parking for 200 vehicles. -... Real Estate Recycling Facility The City Council approved the proposed development by the t, • Real Estate Recycling company to be located at Brooklyn Boulevard and 49th Avenue North (former Howe Fertilizer Water • t o R eicor t site). They are planning to build a 50,000 square foot state- of- the -art office /industrial facility. Many "green" elements Rendering of Real Estate are incorporated into the building design such as native C itv vegetation, light roof and use of recycled materials. This new use Recycling Facility ltg . will be more compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The first step will be to clean -up the existing site contamination. Other Commercial Building Sites Available 5 acres at NW corner of 1- 694 /Hwy 100, 8.5 acres at 57` Ave N /Logan Ave N, 7 acres at Hwy 100 /France Ave N If your company is looking for a new place to do business, contact the Community Development Department at (763) 569 -3330. School District 286 and City Recreation Department Team Up for Out-of-School Youth Programs Brooklyn Center School District 286 has been awarded the 21" Century Community Learning Center Grant. Federally funded and administered through the Minnesota Department of Education and the No Child Left Behind Act, this grant will allow District 286 to offer fantastic before school, after school and summer programs. The School District and Brooklyn Center Recreation Department will once again team up for youth programs. The goals of this grant are to engage youth in community activities and increase the capacity of participants to become productive adults. Specific programs " geared for youth include swim lessons for 80 children, CSI Safety Academy for 25 participants (page 23), and weekly open swim opportunities for 75 youth. According to Sue LaCrosse, Recreation Program Supervisor, "We are excited to work with the School i District and provide opportunities for area youth. Even though our recreation programs [ are moderately priced, even this may be too much for some people." Earle Brown Heritage Center May is Asian /Pacific American Heritage Receives Community Service Award Month The Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee presented the Earle Brown Heritage Center with a Community Service award at Brooklyn Center's 97` Birthday Celebration on February 2, Nearly 10% of Brooklyn 2008. What are some ways EBHC describes success? Center's population According to Judith Bergeland, EBHC has managed to keep the reported Asian ancestry in historical ambiance of the farm, while incorporating present the 2000 Census. day pleasantries into its conference facilities. She also attributes success to the commitment of employees to high Judith Bergeland, General Throughout history, Asian/ customer service standards. EBHC was voted "Best Exhibition Manager, receives award Pacific Americans have Space" by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine in 2007, is from Dorothy Jacobson, made great contributions to self- funding, and experiences over 70% repeat client business. Special Events Committee American heritage and prosperity. Asian /Pacific Americans is one of the City Successful in Prosecuting Owners of Unlicensed fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. Residential Properties During the observance of Over the past several months the City has mailed letters and license applications to owners Asian /Pacific American of unlicensed rental properties notifying them of the rental dwelling license requirements. Heritage Month, we License requirements include filing an application, paying the required fee, keeping current celebrate the cultural on utility payments and property taxes, completing the inspection process, and maintaining traditions, ancestry, native the property in compliance with City Codes. languages, and unique experiences represented In cases where rental property owners do not obtain a rental license from the City, they are among the ethnic groups summoned to Hennepin County Criminal Court for unlawfully renting property without a from Asia and the Pacific. license. City staff and the Prosecutor's Office have been successful in getting compliance, Asian /Pacific Americans with prosecution fines ranging from $250 to $500, and penalties for operating without a love of family, hard work, rental license ranging from $400 to $2,040 (payable directly to the City). The property and community has helped unite and sustain us e a owner is also required to obtain the rental dwelling license and maintain the property in community. compliance with City Codes. If you suspect a property is being rented without a license, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at (763) 569 -3308. You may also visit the City's website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org to check the list of licensed rental properties. io M T W First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Loans Available Mortgage financing will be available this spring for first time homebuyers purchasing homes in Brooklyn Center. Loans will be available from the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP), offered through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). The MCPP offers below market rate mortgage financing for first time homebuyers. You must be a first time homebuyer, defined as a person who has not had an ownership interest in a principle residence (other than the property being purchased) during the last three years. You must also meet income guidelines established for the program. Eligible properties include single family, qualified condominiums, townhomes, and 2 -unit duplexes. In addition to below market mortgage loans, down payment and closing cost assistance will be available to qualified buyers who meet specific income guidelines. For more information, please seethe MHFA website at www.mnhousing.gov or call Community Development at (763) 569 -3330. 6z t Seniors May Qualify for Home Repair & Chore Services Brooklyn Center residents who are 60 years of age or older may qualify for help with home maintenance, repairs and chores. Services are provided by two non - profit agencies- Senior Community Services and Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), in cooperation with the City of Brooklyn Center. H.O.M.E. Program Senior Community Services operates the Household and Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) program, and offers the following repair services: • Interior and exterior painting jobs • Sealing cracks and caulking • Installing bathroom safety bars • Replacing washers in leaky faucets • Securing handrails • Other minor carpentry, or minor home repair • Fixing running toilets or leaky sinks work • Repairing doors that "stick" H.O.M.E. has a core staff with a network of skilled workers and volunteers to perform repairs. Fees for services are assessed on a sliding fee scale based on income. Anyone needing service may call H.O.M.E. at (763) 450 -4311. Senior Chore Program Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) provides operates the Senior Services Program for Brooklyn Center residents 60 years of age or older or to those who are permanently disabled. The services available include: • Lawn mowing • Raking and yard cleanup • Housekeeping • Window washing and other home chores • Household maintenance and cleanup CEAP's Senior Service's Program is provided at modest cost to eligible seniors and disabled persons. Persons interested in services from the Senior Chore Program should call CEAP at (763) 566 -9600. The H.O.M.E. Program and Senior Chore Program are funded in part with federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the City's Community Development Block Grant program. Council Member Filings Open July 1 Election Judges Needed for Fall Elections Affidavits of Candidacy for two Council Member positions will be accepted by the City Clerk's Office at City Hall beginning at 8 Ann Tuesday, July 1, 2008, through 5 PM Tuesday, September 9 & November 4 July 15, 2008. Council Members serve a four -year term beginning January 2, 2009. Qualifications for Filing Affidavit of Candidacy Elections judges play a vital role in the An Affidavit of Candidacy must state the name of the office sought and state that the administration of election procedures candidate: in each voting precinct. Election judges help guarantee that the rights of voters I . is an eligible voter; are protected on Election Day. 2 has no other Affidavit on file as a candidate for any office at the same primary or next ensuing general election; and Anyone eligible to vote who can read, 3. is, or will be on assuming office, 21 years of age or more, and will have maintained write, and speak English can be an residence in Brooklyn Center for 30 days before the general election (MS 2048.06, election judge. However, an election subd. 1). judge cannot be a candidate in the election or closely related (spouse, Individuals who are eligible and desire to become a candidate for the office of Council parent, child, or sibling) to a candidate. Member to be voted for at the November 4 municipal general election, must file an Also, election judges cannot be closely Affidavit of Candidacy with the City Clerk. If more than twice the number of individuals to related to another election judge in the be elected as Council Member (more than 4 persons) file for office, a municipal primary same precinct. election will be held on September 9 to nominate candidates for the November 4 Election judges are paid an hourly rate municipal general election. of $9.00. Training is provided. A mandatory two -hour training session is The City Clerk will certify the eligibility of the candidate and held within two weeks prior to the place the name of the candidate upon the election ballot election. without partisan designation upon receiving a completed Affidavit of Candidacy, along with one of the following: State law allows a person to take time a. the payment of a filing fee of $25.00; or off from work to serve as an election b. the filing by the petition of 50 registered voters on behalf of judge without penalty. However, the the candidate. employee must give the employer at least 20 days prior written notice. Petition In Place Of Filing Fee A Petition In Place Of Filing Fee may be obtained from and filed with the City Clerk. The Interested residents may call the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3306 to learn more City Clerk will inspect the Petition In Place Of Filing Fee to determine whether it has been about becoming involved in the signed by the required number of signatories and whether the signatories are registered community as an election judge. voters in the City of Brooklyn Center. Thank you for your active citizenship! For more information regarding filing for office, please contact the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3306 or e -mail cityclerk @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Foreclosure Prevention Foreclosure prevention workshops and counseling services are available. For City Hall Questions &Answers 24/7 more information, contact: Community Action Partnership of On May 1, citizens with internet access will be able to get answers Suburban Hennepin County (CAPSH) at to common city questions any time, any day and any place through (952) 933 -9639 or www.capsh.org, or the city website. The City is launching a website program that will the Minnesota Home Ownership allow citizens to search for answers to commonly asked questions. Center at (651) 659 -9336 or So far City employees have put together more than 350 questions www.hocmn.org and answers, with future expansion based on citizen feedback and city updates. Citizens will be able to search by department, subject For more info, please see the or key words. This web enhancement will expand services, Foreclosure Brochure on the City promote efficiencies, improve communications and in the future, website at provide an interactive component for service requests. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Please visit the city website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org �m Assessing Office Summer 2008 Property Review Area Minnesota State Law requires the appraiser to physically review properties every five Wood �. years. On May 6, the Assessor's Office will be starting the review of residential properties chips are • within the triangular area located South of 694, East of Highway 100 and North of 53 d available in Avenue. the south Notices will be mailed in advance to property owners. You may also schedule an advance parking lot at City appointment for the review of your home. If you do not schedule in advance and are not Hall while supplies home during the day, the appraiser may check exterior measurements, take a photograph last. No limit— excellent of the home, and leave a tag on your door requesting you to schedule an interior review. for mulch! Bring your own These tags are not marked with a date or time of visit for your security. Appraisers drive a shovel. city vehicle and carry a city photo identification card with them. This is not a yard waste drop - Appointments can be scheduled from May through September, Monday through Friday, off site. Please do not dump 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. To schedule an appointment or if you have questions about the debris, wood chips, or other quintile inspection process, please call (763) 569 -3310. New construction and properties lawn waste at this location. that have been physically changed due to remodeling will be reviewed in fall of 2008. Landscape & Garden Contest The City of Brooklyn Center announces its 14th annual Landscape & Garden competition Applications must be submitted by July 7, 2008 Nominate yourself! Nominate a neighbor! Criteria for awards Just remember: To qualify for the contest, your property: • Applications or nominations must be submitted by Monday, • Must be in the Brooklyn Center city limits July 7, 2008, with two photos. The photos will not be • Should pose no problems for the sidewalk or street returned. • Must be well maintained, all structures (including • Judging will take place the week of July 21 -25, 9 AM to 1 PM. fences) must be in good repair Must not violate any City codes • Awards will be announced the last week of July. • Gardens or landscaping must be partially visible • If you have any questions, please call (763) 569 -3340. from the street. City of Brooklyn Center Landscape 8r Garden Application I I I Address of Property I I Name of Property Owner I I I Phone Work Home I I I I I I I Nominator Address j Phone j I I I Please clip and submit City of Brooklyn Center Landscape & Garden Contest nominations to: Engineering Division, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 L---------------------------------------- - - - - -� Twelve Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood Right Now Adapted from Community Involvement Training: A course in community renewal Copyright 1999 -2000 @ Campbell DeLong Resources, Inc Reprinted with Permission The following list is intended to introduce the neighbor who has never participated in a crime prevention effort to simple steps that can be taken now to make a difference. 1. Report crime promptly. Neighbors opportunity for crime. Lock your car and Learn the names and phone numbers of sometimes don't report criminal activity never leave valuables where would -be your neighbors this weekend. because they don't want to bother the thieves might see them. Trim bushes or police, they assume police are too short- trees on your property that offer too- 6. Make a list of landlords in your staffed to respond, or they believe that convenient hiding places. Also trim where area as well. As owners of property in there isn't much an officer can (or will) do trees and bushes block a clear view of the community, landlords are responsible about a given problem. Whether the your front door and address from the to the neighborhood and most are rightly issue is graffiti, petty vandalism, or street or make it difficult for a person to concerned about the health of the something much more serious, police see out of windows in your home. In community in which their properties short make our front cannot act without first hearing about the porch visible and stand. You can find out the name and Y P problem from you. Calling won't make sure your home looks like it has its address of the person or organization that guarantee that the police can fix the "eyes" (windows) open. owns rental property including the rental problem, but failing to call can guarantee house next door, by contacting your that they won't. Also, don't assume 4. Meet the youth who live on your county tax assessor's office.* Do it today. someone else has called. Make the call block and greet them by name. This yourself. is one of the simplest steps an adult can 7. Turn your porch light take, yet it can make a profound on. Do this every night at 2. Report nuisances and other non- difference should there be a future need dusk and keep it on till criminal problems promptly. for adults and young people to speak to dawn. Crime tends to Examples: Junked cars on front lawns, each other in the midst of a neighborhood I decline in neighborhoods abandoned autos in the streets, old crisis. Also, it is difficult to help form a that are well lit. Turning on mattresses left to rot in a backyard, safe and supportive community for the porch light is a simple garbage dumped illegally in a vacant lot. children without the adults and children way to start this process. It When you find yourself thinking knowing each other. Even those without also makes the street feel "someone ought to do something" do children should know to whom the more "welcome" to good residents who something. Call code enforcement, various children in the neighborhood are out for a walk in the evening. It landlords, residents, local business belong. In this way, each adult is better communicates a higher level of caring for owners, or any other person or agency able to help in an emergency and is better the neighborhood by residents. This can that may have influence on the issue. prepared to discuss problems become a daily routine or it can be Then call your neighbors and ask those immediately as they arise. accomplished by installing a timer. It is who are also concerned about the issue to also immediate —while you wait for the call and report as well. Then keep calling 5. Make a list of the names and local government to install that new until the issue is resolved. phone numbers of every neighbor on street light that everyone is asking for, go your block. Not just two neighbors —set ahead and add a little more light yourself. 3. Take away the opportunity for a goal of at least 10 and preferably 20 or Then encourage other neighbors to do the crime. Think about your home, your car, 30. Find almost any citizen who has same. and even your lifestyle and ask what you turned around a problem block and you could change to take away the will find a citizen who really knows the $ Walk around the block. It sounds people who live there. Did you grow up in simple enough, but neighbors benefit over ® a neighborhood where "everyone knew time when more responsible citizens walk about more, particularly for those who each other" and find that today your neighborhood isn't like that? That's true are comfortable doing it, at night, every a i " you feel comfortable io for many people. That's not "society's" night around their block. At minimum fault. Instead, think of it as your own walk around the block, once every day, preferably at night fault, and you can fix it. Unless you know if your neighbors' names and numbers, you doing so. Take a moment to chat with WOO" can't call them about a concern or let neighbors, including youth, when the them about a neighborhood problem. opportunity arises. * Landlord information available on the City website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 9. Drive slowly on the neighborhood the growth of trash in your neighborhood someone in your household attends local streets. While we often call for stop by taking away the existing litter that neighborhoods association meetings. signs, lights, and speed bumps, we often attracts it. You'll be better informed of the issues forget that we can organize a means to facing the neighborhood and how you can slow down neighborhood traffic sooner. 11. Stay where you are. Stable help and, perhaps, more importantly, neighborhoods are built on the Remember that it is legal to drive a few you'll have the chance to shape, guide, miles per hour below the speed limit in commitment of long term residents who and participate in the future of you your neighborhood. For example if the would rather live in e healthy community neighborhood. speed limit is 25, try 20 instead. Regular, than move to a bigger house. slower driving on neighborhood side Communities reach stability when Finally, don't stop at 12 tasks. Do streets by multiple neighbors will dampen conscientious citizens allow their roots to whatever else you can to make your the desire for racers neighbors your street grow deepen and help transform a neighborhood a safe and enjoyable place to isn't fun to cut through a neighborhood if geographic area that exists as a live, work, go to school, and raise a family. the likelihood t being stuck behind a car 11 neighborhood" in name only into a real Remember: living in o good neighborhood traveling at a more respectable pace has community of involved people. Please, isn't a right: it's a responsibility. increased. Also, do it on every side street stay and help. in the neighborhood, not just the one 12. Help your neighborhood near your home. If you would like to start a Neighborhood association or similar group. If you Watch Group, please contact 10. Pick up the litter near your home, are willing, decide what greater even if you didn't put it there. Most contribution you would like to make— Crime Prevention Specialist, Becky Boie at people are less likely to litter where they then take the lead and do it. If leadership (763) 503 -3272. don't see litter already. You can help stop isn't your desire, at least make sure that Be Street Smart - Street Safe Water Restrictions May 1- September 30 Public boulevards are designed for public Permanent water restrictions are in utilities and other public maintenance Odd- Even effect from May 1 to September 30 activities. Placing items in the public every year. This odd -even sprinkling Sprinkling Ban boulevard or right -of -way (the area ban does not apply to private wells — generally 12 feet from the curb or only the City water supply. According If your street address is an between the curb and sidewalk) is to Section 4 -202 of the City ODD number (for example, regulated by city codes to ensure safe and Ordinances, a utility user who uses 5917, 4501), you may water efficient vehicle and pedestrian traffic. City water in violation of the odd -even your lawn and garden on Items in the right -of -way must be sprinkling /watering ordinance may be ODD numbered days of the approved by the City Engineer. charged $25 per day fee. month (for example, Please do not place large plantings, May 11). basketball hoops, decorative structures, This ban is enforced in order to If your street address is an fences and other obstructions in public encourage water conservation and to boulevards. Sidewalks must also be kept keep utility rates as low as possible. EVEN number (for example, clear and unobstructed. Without water restrictions, the City 5916, 4500), you may water your lawn and garden on might have to build a reservoir and EVEN numbered days of the Please do not place basketball hoops, pumping station, at an estimated cost decorative structures, arba e rec clin month (for example, g g / Y g of $3.3 million. This would increase cans or similar in the street either. your water rate an estimated 20 cents May 10). Children, teenagers, and adults are per 1000 gallons, or by 20 percent. Thank you for cooperating! encouraged to use the city parks for recreational activities. Brooklyn Center Water Department (763) 569 -3390 a- i Road Construction Season Is Here Just as homeowners make the most of the spring and summer months to accomplish home maintenance projects, the City of Brooklyn Center focuses on maintenance of city streets and other infrastructure. For the past 14 years, the City has conducted a program to reconstruct aging streets throughout the community. This year the Public Works Department has scheduled two street and utility improvement projects and a sealcoating project to keep your vehicle riding experience smooth and safe. For weekly progress reports, please call the Construction Hotline at (763) 569 -3342 or visit the City's web site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 2008 RESIDENTIAL RECONSTRUCTION AREA Residential Neighborhood Street Projects Map #1 identifies the residential streets that are �b scheduled for reconstruction in 2008. The proposed project includes installation of concrete curbs and driveway aprons to assist in conveying storm water runoff to storm sewer catch basins, as well as replacement of sections of existing sidewalk along the a s south side of 69 Avenue. Utility work will include eerK eeTx Ave replacement of water and sanitary sewer mains, and the installation of new storm drainage lines. Work is expected to begin in early May with completion by the erx AKx BJIx AYE N end of October. INTERSTATE 96 Map #1 Xerxes Ave. /Northway Drive Street Reconstruction Maps #2 and #3 indicate the collector streets that are scheduled to be reconstructed with a new bituminous road surface, along with minor repairs to the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer. While temporary lane closures may occur, the City will maintain two lanes of traffic during reconstruction. It is anticipated that work will start in early June and will be substantially completed by the end of September. XERXES AVENUE AND NORTNWAY DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION AREA SCQTH PROJECT AREA XERXES AVENUE AND NORTNWAY DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION AREA NORTH PROJECT AREA 1 O 4 w } Oq H E19 d ® 2 CO RD NO 10 �Q 36 N �® BROOKDAf£ MALL 1y� W 4 Map #2 Map #3 ------- --------------------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------------- sealcoating Sealcoating is scheduled to be completed along City streets indentified on Maps #4 and #5. Seal coating is routinely completed each year to preserve the pavement and extend the service life of the roadway. Public Works crews will complete crack sealing and pothole patching prior to applying a chip seal to the road surface. This information can also be accessed on the City's web site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org and progress on these projects will be updated regularly. - J 4 1 �Ao ash. U N 4 ' � t i \ ona.ir � - Map #4 — Map #5 Please be considerate of road crews— slow down and drive carefully in construction zones. Sewer Backup? Keep It Clean- Stormwater Runoff Call the City First. If you experience a sewer Keeping pollutants out of stormwater manufacturer's label directions backup problem, call the City Public Utility Divi- runoff is less expensive than installing when using pesticides will protect sion to determine if the blockage is in the City stormwater treatment facilities. Some you, others, water, and prevent sewer line or your private sewer line. This service ways you can help prevent stormwater accidental damage to the plants is provided at no charge. pollution are provided below: you are trying to grow. If you hire a sewer cleaning service and tree roots Do not use storm drains for For more information on are removed, please notify the City. A secondary disposing materials such as engine watershed issues, visit the Shingle backup can occur when roots cleaned from pri- oil, antifreeze, or cleaners. If you Creek /West Mississippi vate house sewer lines get lodged in the main wash your car, wash it on your Watershed web site at City sewer line. If unchecked, the sewer could lawn so dirt and soap do not run www.shinglecreek.org backup in your basement, as well as your into the storm drain. neighbor's basement. Limit fertilizer and pesticide use; Call Public Utilities leave grass clippings on lawn. (763) 569 -3390 Follow the law! Minnesota's lawn Monday through Friday phosphorus fertilizer law requires 8 AM to 4:30 PM the use of phosphorus free lawn After Hours, Weekends, Holidays fertilizer except when seeding a Call Police (911) and new lawn or a soil test indicates Public Utility personnel will be contacted phosphorus is needed. Following Analyzing Your Drinking Water 2007 • - • •- - Report Water Monitoring potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental In accordance with Environmental Protection Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1- 800 - 426 -4791. Agency and State of Minnesota regulations, the Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking City of Brooklyn Center is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons d from January 1, drink such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who period to December he perio The purpose of this report is to advance have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV /AIDS or other consumers' understanding of drinking water and immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be heighten awareness n the need drinking protect particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA /CDC precious water resources. guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Source of Water Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline The City of Brooklyn Center provides drinking water to its residents at 1- 800 - 426 -4791. from a groundwater source: nine wells ranging from 313 to 340 feet Results of Monitoring deep, that draw water from the Jordan and Prairie Du Chien - Jordan No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal aquifers. The water provided to customers may meet drinking water drinking water standards. However, some contaminants were standards, but the Minnesota Department of Health has also made a detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table determination as to how vulnerable the source of water may be to that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace future contamination incidents. If you wish to obtain the entire amounts last year. (Some contaminants are sampled less frequently source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call than once a year; as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for 651 - 201 -4700 or 1- 800 - 818 -9318 (and press 5) during normal in 2007. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time business hours. Also, you can view it on line at they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the www.health.state.mn.us /divs /eh /water /swp /swa date that the detection occurred.) Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water The table of testing results on the following pages includes several Regulations abbreviations. A key to these abbreviations is provided below. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Questions: As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, Residents encouraged it dissolves naturally- occurring minerals and, in some cases, have questions about the City of Brooklyn Center radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. drinking water ' would information about Contaminants that may be present in source water include: the quality of the water. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Key to abbreviations: Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, • MCLG— Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to production, mining, or farming. health. Iv1CLGs allow for a margin of safety. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of • MCL— Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as residential uses. feasible using the best available treatment technology. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile • MRDL— Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. organic chemicals, which are by- products of industrial processes • MRDLG— Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, • AL— Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally- occurring or be system must follow. the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. • 90th Percentile Level —This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which is determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the determine the 90th percentile level. same protection for public health. • pCi /1— PicoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). • ppb —Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected liter (µg /1). to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The • ppm —Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water liter (mg /1). poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and • nd —No Detection. • N/A —Not Applicable (does not apply). BROOKLYN CENTER ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2007 Drinking Water Testing Results Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL Level Found Range Average/ (2007) Result* Typical Source of Contaminant Alpha Emitters (pCi /1) 0 15.4 N/A 6.2 Erosion of natural deposits. (10/10/2006) Barium (ppm) 2 2 .0398 -.0878 .09 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Combined Radium (pCi /1) 0 5.4 N/A 2.2 Erosion of natural deposits. (10/10/2006) Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 1.1 -1.2 1.18 State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Mercury (inorganic) (ppb) 2 2 nd -.06 .06 Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland HM (Total 0 80 N/A .8 By- product of drinking water disinfection. rihalomethanes) (ppb) richloroethylene (ppb) 0 5 nd -.2 .2 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories. Level Found Range Average/ Contaminant (units) (2007) Result* Typical Source of Contaminant Radon (pCi /1) (11/15/2005) N/A 451 Erosion of natural deposits. *This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previous year. Radon is a radioactive gas which is naturally occurring in some groundwater. It poses a lung cancer risk when gas is released from water into air (as occurs during showering, bathing, or washing dishes or clothes) and a stomach cancer risk when it is ingested. Because radon in indoor air poses a much greater health risk than radon in drinking water, an Alternative Maximum Contaminant Level (AMCL) of 4,000 picoCuries per liter may apply in states that have adopted an Indoor Air Program, which compels citizens, homeowners, schools, and communities to reduce the radon threat from indoor air. For states without such a program, the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 300 pCi /I may apply. Minnesota plans to adopt an Indoor Air Program once the Radon Rule is finalized. Contaminant (units) MRDLG MRDL * * ** * * * ** Typical Source of Contaminant Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 1 .4 -2 1 1.45 lWater additive used to control microbes. * ** *Highest and Lowest Monthly Average. * * ** *Highest Quarterly Average. Contaminant (units) MCLG AL 0% Level sites over AL Typical Source of Contaminant Lead (ppb) N/A 15 3 0 out of 30 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Copper (ppm) N/A 1.3 0.78 0 out of 30 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Brooklyn Center is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http: / /www.epa.gov /safewater/ lead. Some contaminants do not have Maximum Contaminant Levels established for them. These unregulated contaminants are assessed using state standards known as health risk limits to determine if they pose a threat to human health. If unacceptable levels of an unregulated contaminant are found, the response is the same as if an MCL has been exceeded; the water system must inform its customers and take other corrective actions. In the table that follows are the unregulated contaminants that were detected: Level Found Range Average/ Contaminant (units) (2007) Result Typical Source of Contaminant Sodium (ppm) 9 -19 19 Erosion of natural deposits. ulfate (ppm) 33.8 -124 124 Erosion of natural deposits. I I .- ME" Important Contact Numbers Spring Special Material Drop-off Day City of Brooklyn Center Saturday, May 3, 2008 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 8 AM to 3 PM ` ww ci t � '- - o°kiv ' n(� "'tF" "".i Brooklyn Park O &M Facility e -mail: info @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park City Hall (763) 569 -3300 Information: (763) 493 -8007 Recreation (763) 569 -3400 Police Non - Emergency (763) 569 -3333 No Charge Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served Antifreeze, Motor Oil & Oil Filters, Household and Vehicle by the MN Relay Service 711 (TTY/Voice) Batteries, and Scrap Metal (remove non -metal parts) Council Members Charge Mayor Tim Willson . Electronics such as T.V., VCR, DVD /MP3 Player, Stereos, Printer, Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 e -mail: mayorwillson @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Computer, Monitors, Cell Phone, etc. ($1 per item) • Appliance ($10), Councilmember Kay Lasman • Residential Air Conditioner ($15) Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 • Tire ($1 to $15 based on size) e -mail: council memberlasman @ ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Vietnam Vets of America Accepting Working Items At No Charge Councilmember Mary O'Connor Voicemail: (763) 569 - 3447 Holiday Decoration & Artificial Tree, Cooking Utensils, Small e - mail: councilmemberoconnor @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Appliance, Dishware, Books, Nat. Geographic Magazine, Towels, Bedding, Sewing, Office Equipment & Supplies, Camping, Councilmember Dan Ryan Eyeglasses, Computer Software, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 Electronics, Iron & Board, Sporting, Games, Home Decoration, e -mail: councilmemberryan @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Luggage, Musical Instrument, Telephone, and Tools Councilmember Mark Yelich Items Not Accepted by Vietnam Vets Voicemail: (763) 569 -3444 e -mail: councilmemberyelich @ ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Furniture, Carpet, Mattresses, Garbage, Wheelchair, Hospital Bed, Walker, Child Car Seat, Crib, Stroller, High Chair, Baby Walker, City Manager Glass Windows, Commercial or Gas Air Conditioners or Curt Boganey Refrigerators, Window Treatments, Piano, Bathtub, Sink, Vanities, (763) 569 -3300 Paint, Chemicals, Auto Parts, Car -top Carrier, and Construction City Council Meetings Debris City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and *Note - Many usable household items can be disposed of or 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM. exchanged for free through an online bulletin board at Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM before Council www•twincitiesfreemarket.org meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council about issues not scheduled on the agenda. 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The information line is (763) 420 -4886 and website is Printed on Recycled Paper © Q www.mgVardwaste.com @Mcd)L C11 0 0 : �y INSIDE THIS ISSUE Adult Activities ....................... ..........................14 -17 Entertainment In The Park ...... .............................17 Boomers & Beyond Activities .........................18 -19 Community Tripsters ............ ..........................19 -20 Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Preschool Activities ................... .............................21 Recreation & Services Department Youth Activities ...................... ..........................22 -26 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Adaptive Recreation ................. .............................26 gy Teen Activities ........................... .............................27 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Earle Brown Days Festival ....... .............................28 763 -569 -3400 Community Bulletin Board ...... .............................29 ClassLocations .......................... .............................29 9 Centerbrook Golf Course ......... .............................30 Outdoor Activities /Tennis Lessons ....................... 31 Aquatic Activities .............. ............................... 32 -34 PoolHours and Rates ............... .............................35 Sliding Into Summer Fun Pool Events........... 36 -37 Ge neral Information ................. .............................38 Registration Information .......... .............................39 Registration Form ..... ............................... Back Page MEL Please register a minimum of two days in advance of Qnhe AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP the class starting date to avoid disappointment N WATER COMBO of a class being cancelled. This class combines warm up, stretching, aerobic exercise and strength AQUA EXERCISE— SENIOR' training for a full body workout. Designed NZ This is a fun and healthy class fo I WO for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a lower or both men and women 62 years and -; higher intensity workout. Seniors may register for $28.00; older. (Only one spouse must meet age " online registration is not available. No class July 2. requirement.) You do not need to be a .i _ Registration Fee $30.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. swimmer or put your face in the water. If Instructor Vicki. you are registering for the first time, please furnish your Day Begins Time Location Activity # doctor's name & number. No class June 24. Registration Fee Wed.. June 18 8:00 a.m. CC 11069 $28.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor LeVon. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; Tues. June 17 8:00 a.m. CC 11064 sorry, we are not responsible. Qnhe AQUA EXERCISE 2— SENIOR a AQUA EXERCISE — For persons who are ready to take their water exercise � DEEP WATER WORKOUT workout to the next level. Water buoys and unique Using a floatation device, the instructor combines variations using the noodle are all part of the challenge. You are aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water jogging encouraged to participate in the intensity level that works for for an excellent over all body workout! Designed for all fitness you! No class July 4. Registration Fee $28.00/10 Sessions. levels and can be easily modified for your intensity level. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor LeVon. Swimming skills are not required but participants should be Day Begins Time Location Activity # comfortable in deep water. Floatation belts and noodles Fri. June 20 8:00 a.m. CC 11065 furnished. Registration Fee $30.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. Instructors Kathy & Jean will team teach. Qnhe AQUA EXERCISE Day Begins Time Location Activity # An invigorating high - energy class, which includes a Tues. June 24 7:15 p.m. BJHS 11070 warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! Seniors may a AEROBIC FITNESS AND FUN FOR 62+ register for Saturday class #11066 for $31.00; online registration is not available. No class June 26, July 5 & Think about starting the day in this fun class directed August 7. Classes 50 minutes. Instructors Kathy & Jean will toward individuals 62 years and older. Bev is an team teach the BJHS classes. inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # motivated with a variety of exercises. This class Classes once a week, $33.50/11 Sessions emphasizes energizing routines designed to Sat. June 14 8:00 a.m. CC Jean 11066 improve strength, flexibility and endurance at a Classes once a week, $27.50.50/9 Sessions level safe and comfortable for you. No class June Thurs. June 19 8:00 a.m. CC LeVon 11067 30 & July 3. Classes 50 minutes. Classes once week, $30.50/10 Sessions Day Begins Time Location Activity # Tues. June 24 6:30 p.m. BJHS K/J 11068 Classes once a week, $33.60/12 Sessions Thurs. June 5 9:30 a.m. CC 11071 Classes once a week, $31.00/11 Sessions POOL ACCESS Mon. June 9 9:30 a.m. CC 11072 Brooklyn Center Community Center Pool features a full ramp with handrail to provide complete access to persons with physical limitations. Qn MAT PILATES Pilates is a body sculpting system for losing weight, Brooklyn Junior High School sculpting lean, long muscles and reshaping and Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with gently sloping strengthening your body from head to toe. This class will leave steps. The weight capacity is 300 lbs. you feeling lighter, taller, leaner and relaxed. Drop -In cards may not be used. No class June 24. Registration Fee $38.00/11 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor LeVon. Day Begins Time Location Activity # CC = Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Tues. June 10 10:00 a.m. CC 11073 BJHS = Brooklyn Jr. High School, 7377 Noble Ave N. Tues. June 10 6:00 p.m. CC 11074 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 14 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued Onfim Nb STRENGTH TRAINING BODY FAT TESTING & FITNESS ANALYSIS "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit Near - infrared light & a mini- computer measures body fat or unfit, this program can build bone density, lose within 1% accuracy! EASY! (It's like having blood pressure weight, and gain strength and energy. Basic exercises using taken without the pressure.) Body fat is a more valid measure weights are geared to individual ability and can put you in the of health than weight, height, & tape measurements. Less body shape needed for a healthier and more active lifestyle. fat means less risk for heart disease & back injury. Computer Authorities claim strength training can decrease risk for takes the information & sets up a week -by -week goal program diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. If you own weights, for weight & body fat reduction. Learn specific information bring them. Otherwise, wait until after the first class before regarding your personal calorie intake & exercise requirements purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. No class June 30 to reach your target in a computer - generated realistic number of & July 3. Classes 50 minutes. weeks. Your consultation will be with an R.N. in groups of 3 Day Begins Time Location Iost. Activity # with personalized attention. Consult 1 hour. Registration Fee Classes once a week, $33.60/12 Sessions $11.5011 Session. Registration accepted immediately. Thurs. June 5 10:30 a.m. CC Bev 11075 Day Date Time Location Activity # Classes once a week, $31.00/11 Sessions Mon. May 5 5:00 p.m. CC 11083 Mon. June 9 10:30 a.m. CC Bev 11076 Mon. May 5 7:00 p.m. CC 11084 Classes once a week, $33.50/11 Sessions Tues. June 24 5:00 P.M. CC 11085 Thurs. June 12 6:00 p.m. CC Sue 11077 Tues. June 24 7:00 p.m. CC 11086 Qnhe � BACK PAIN PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT STRENGTH TRAINING, BACK & "ABS" — Want to learn scientifically proven exercises that you can do to FOR WOMEN prevent or decrease your current back pain? This one hour See class description above. This class Gl' session will help you sift through all the hype and get to the will include a weekly "AB" workout and exercises that truly help. specific strength training exercises for the ... Day Date Time Location Activity # lower back. Registration Fee $30.50/10 Wed. June 4 Noon CC 11060 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Heidi. Tues. June 24 6:00 p.m. CC 11061 Day Begins Time Location Activity # Mon. June 16 6:15 p.m. CC 11078 NON - SURGICAL, DRUG FREE MANAGEMENT OF HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS Have you been told that your hip or knee arthritis can only be It AEROBICS— CARDIO DANCE managed with medication or you should just wait until it's bad Dance your way to fitness in this energizing low impact enough to have surgery? Have you tried PT in the past with class. Combines aerobics and easy dance steps giving minimal results? Did you know that there is much more that can you a great cardio workout. Simple and fun suitable for all be done? You may be surprised that there are many levels. Dance experience is not required. LeVon and Sue's scientifically proven, highly effective treatments for hip and enthusiasm will get you moving! No class June 24 and July 3. knee arthritis. The therapist will discuss the latest research and Registration Fee $33.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. treatment options with you and help determine if they if they Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # are appropriate for you. One hour session. Tues. June 10 7:00 p.m. CC LeVonn 11079 Day Date Time Location Activity # Thurs. June 12 7:00 p.m. CC Sue 11080 Wed. May 28 11:15 a.m. CC 11062 Thurs. July 17 6:00 p.m. CC 11063 Q fthe AEROBICS COMBO — SATURDAY Presented by a Board Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy Low Impact Aerobics, Step and Stability I ` from Groves Physical Therapy Clinic located in Brooklyn Ball are all part of this great cardio Center. These sessions are appropriate for all ages and workout! Come alone, meet new people, make an fitness levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothes. exercise date with a friend or make it a family affair. You are encouraged to participate in the These sessions are offered at no charge to persons with a intensity level that suits you best. There will be a 10 minute current BC Community Center membership. Pre - warm-up, 20 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 minutes of registration is required. Members may stop or call 763-569 - step, (for persons unable to do step, the same patterns may be 34 to register. For non - members the registration fee is done on the floor during this segment) followed by toning with $4.00/1 Session. the stability ball, cool down and strength training. Toning can be done with or without the ball. Participant furnish their own ball. No class July 5. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Cindy. Brooklyn CCllfet' Day Begins Time Location Activity # Earle Brown Days Festival Classes once a week, $18.50/6 Sessions Sat. June 14 8:30 a.m. CC 11081 June 26 28 Classes once a week, $15.25/5 Sessions Sat. August 2 8:30 a.m. CC 11082 Recreation Brochure I www.cityojbrooklyiicenter.org Adult Activities continued DROP -IN CARDS This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the same class every week. To reach class minimums, we encourage you to register for a specific class instead of purchasing a card if at all possible. Please purchase cards early so we know we can count on you. Cards may be purchased for aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the class and do not fill to capacity. Not accepted for Mat Pilates #'s 11073 & 11074. Cards are non - refundable and may be used only during this summer session. Card options for 5, 8, 10 or 12 classes are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use this session. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. Drop -In Card registration not available online. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! a* DROP -IN CARD — SENIOR DROP -IN CARD — FITNESS OPTIONS OPTIONS Drop -In- Cards —For persons 62 years and older. Activity # # of Classes Fee Activity # # of Classes Fee 11087 12 Classes $43.20 11092 12 Classes $46.20 11088 10 Classes $36.00 11093 10 Classes $38.50 11089 8 Classes $28.80 11094 8 Classes $30.80 11090 5 Classes $18.00 11095 5 Classes $19.25 11091 1 Class $3.75 11096 1 Class $4.00 ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS * ** When buying your CARD, please indicate the class or classes that you most likely will be attending. This will help: When determining whether we have the minimum number to have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. Before purchasing a card, check to see if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a class or change location; if we know what class you attend, we will attempt to notify you. EXERCISE ROOM The exercise room, located on the upper level of the community center, offers complete FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES fitness equipment for cardiovascular and • Wear comfortable clothes & fitness strength conditioning. Minimum age 15. shoes. Shirts & tennis shoes are required in the • Mats and steps are provided. Exercise Room. Seepage 35 for hours. • Noodles and aqua belts are provided. Circuit Training Equipment • All classes coed except Strength Training, Back & Fit Express Hip Abduction/Adduction "Abs" for Women. Fit Express Abdominal/Low Back • Note class cancellation dates in descriptions. Any Fit Express Pectoral/Deltoid additional changes will be noted on the fitness calendars Fit Express Shoulder Press/Pull Down available from instructors and at the community center Fit Express Leg Extension/Leg Curl service desk. You may also call 763 - 569 -3400. Classes Fit Express Squat are added at the end of a session to cover these Fit Express Lift Task cancellations. Fit Express Chest Row Fit Express Bicep/Tricep Fitness Technology Rotary Torso Precor Stretch Trainer Cardiovascular Equipment BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION Life Fitness Treadmills — 4 COMMUNITY CENTER EXERCISE ROOM Life Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainers — 4 Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe & Precore Elliptical — 1 effective workout. This is a basic one hour walk through to Star Trac Recumbent Bikes — 2 help you understand how to use each machine correctly. A Life Fitness Stair Climbers — 3 fitness specialist will assist you on the proper use and correct Stair Master Free Climber — 1 form. This is not an individual program design session. Free for Strength Training Equipment members or patrons who have paid general admission for the Life Fitness Leg Press /Calf Raise; Life Fitness Leg Curl/Leg day. $10 reservation fee refundable upon completion of Extension; Life Fitness Multi- chest; Life Fitness Bicep/Triceps; orientation or cancellation 48 hours in advance of appointment. Life Fitness "Smith" Machine; Life Fitness Cable Appointments are Monday afternoons and evenings and Crossover; Cybex Abdominal; Dumbbells. Thursday mornings. Call 763 -569 -3400. Life Fitness Lat Pull Down/Low row www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 16 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued QffiW . r r POTTERY —BEGINNING AARP This class is designed to teach the basic 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING skills of throwing and hand building. The 4D Registration accepted immediately. community center offers a unique opportunity to This classroom training program is designed to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee 25 help persons 55 and older improve their driving skills while lbs. clay for projects, unlimited practice time outside of class, teaching them how to avoid accidents & traffic violations. glazes, firing fees and sales tax. Bring a work shirt to the first Instructors are trained volunteers. class. Registration Fee $85.00/6 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Chad. Eight Hour — For persons who have never taken the training Day Begins Time Location Activity # or if you haven't taken the refresher course for more than three Mon. June 16 6:30 p.m. CC 11097 years. No tests given; course completion is required to initiate 6 POTTERY auto insurance discount. For class locations in the surrounding area, call the AARP office at 952- 858 -9040, Monday – Friday, Designed for advanced beginners— advanced students 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. who are proficient in throwing, hand building and glazing. The instructor will be in the lab three times during the Four Hour Refresher — For persons who have completed the eight -week session. This is an ideal format for participants who eight hour mature driving course within the preceding three want to work independently yet need some instruction either in years. Fee $10.00/1 Session. new techniques or with problem solving. Registration fee Date Day Time ' includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and sales tax. For heavy May 7 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. production, each additional 25 lbs. of clay is $38.92, which June 4 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. includes glazes, firing & sales tax. Registration Fee $104.42/8 July 9 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sessions. Classes 2%2 hours. Instructor Chad. August 6 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Day Begins Time Location Activity # September 3 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tues. June 17 6:30 p.m. CC 11098 REGISTRATION INFORMATION POTTERY — LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Open to adults who have had previous experience and are Creek Parkway. Questions, call 763 -569 -3400. If the class is familiar with the equipment. No instruction. This option is full, we will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening designed for individuals who want to work independently. Lab occurs. Advanced registration required by mail or in may be used on an unlimited basis other than class times. person; no walk -ins the day of class. Make check or money Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the eight order payable to AARP. (Cash not accepted.) weeks. Pieces fired according to kiln loads. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and sales tax. (Additional Class location- The Crossings, 6201 N Lilac Drive, south clay is $38.92, which includes 25 lbs., glazes, firing and sales entry. Crossing residents may register with the manager, space tax.) New lab participants meet with the instructor for an providing. Thanks to Crossings Manager Jesse & Lang Nelson orientation prior to lab use. Registration Fee $101.25/8 Weeks. Corporation for providing this site. Smoking prohibited. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Week of June 16 CC 11099 IL 0 ' Tuesday, July 8 — Reuben Ristrom Band — Dixieland jazz i Tuesday, July 15 — Bill Koncar Band — Polka, variety Tuesday, July 22 — Brooklyn Community Band — Traditional band music Tuesday, July 29 — Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble — Music & comedy Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Central Park is accessible to persons with disabilities. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain, program will be held indoors at the community center. Schedule is subject to change. Questions call 763 -569 -3400. Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org I Mission Statement: "We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of boomers & beyond and their families by providing quality classes and programs, trips, community resource information and volunteer opportunities." If you have questions, call Kathy, Program Supervisor at 763 - 569 -3405. • • FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older from SPARE TIMES is published by the Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. Recreation Department. It is your guide for information on Information & Reservations — Monday - Friday 763 -531 -1259 ' social activities, community resources and trips. Give us a call to receive a complimentary issue. If you would like to receive Regular Destination Fare: $3 per round trip with the punch pass card or $4 cash. Mini -coach transportation to City your copies by mail in 2008, please send $1.50 to help defray expenses. Include a check payable to the City of Brooklyn sponsored programs at the Brooklyn Center Community Center along with your name, address, zip code and telephone Center, grocery, malls and discount stores. Pharmacy and number. Indicate this is for SPARE TIMES. Visa or banking opportunities are available at some stores. MasterCard is also accepted. The newsletter itself is Special Destination Fare: See page 19, Five Cities complimentary. If you prefer, you may pick up a copy at the Transportation. No one is denied a ride due to the inability to community center or access it on the City's website at pay the full fare. Please contact Rita for assistance: 763-531 - www.citvofbrooklvncenter.ore Select parks & recreation, 1274. recreation activities, Boomers & Beyond Activities. THE 40 -70 - RULE BRIDGING THE PRISM EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION GAP Staff ........... Monday - Friday 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 763 -529 -1252 Boomers have the most difficulty talking with their parents Answering Machine .................. ...........................763 -529 -1252 about independence related issues which is normal. If you're 40 (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of or your parents are 70, it's time to start the conversation about appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. sensitive life topics before encountering a crisis. This presentation will provide practical ways for adult children to Transportation to medical and dental appointments in Brooklyn initiate conversations about dating after the death of a spouse, Center or North Memorial Hospital and their affiliated clinics. medications, driving, housing options, health care directives, & A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. more. Program is based upon original research conducted in the LEISURE TIME DROP -IN U.S. & Canada by Home Instead Senior Care. Second part of the presentation is by an experienced Estate Planning Attorney. If you enjoy cards, you are welcome to join us on Wednesdays She will help guide you through the different options for you from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Partners are not required to play. Come and your family. For peace of mind you owe it to yourself to bring your lunch and have a fun afternoon. Coffee & t get the facts about proper estate planning. This free two hour provided. Everyone contributes $1 /week to the kitty, wbi presentation is open to adults interested in learning about helps defray the cost for supplies, refreshments R- 4,. options as we age & bridging the generation gap between senior Birthdays are celebrated the I" Wednesday of each m• A adults & caring individuals. To register, call 763 -569 -3400. dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone ex chose Day Date Time Location celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The 2 °1 ;dnesday Mon. May 19 6:30 p.m. Community Center is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non- player and a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" FREE HELP FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Progressive 500. If you do not play cards, informal Brooklyn Center Community Center instruction is available from the players. Please call Kathy. No Income Limits! BROOKLYN SUPPER — May 9 Confidential, Free Assistance & No Sales Second Wednesday of the month .n us at the community center for a delicious dinner and June es July 9, August 13 entertainment. All persons 60 years and older are welcome with May on Call Kathy 763 -569 -3405 to schedule your hour individual advanced paid reservations. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appointment at 9.00, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. dinner at 6:00 p.m. Paid reservations are due by May 5 with Example of Medicare questions: Visa or MasterCard by phone or in person at the community • Choosing the best supplement health insurance center. For menu and entertainment information, call Kathy. • Understanding Medicare Part D Registration Fee $7.00. Activity #10946. • Low Income Options SENIOR LINKAGE LINE • Sorting out medical and hospital bills A free information-and-assistance service. Talk to a person who • Medicare coverage for a given service can help assess your situation and introduce you to the • Appeals resources available in your own community. Messages can be • Medical assistance left 24 hours a day by calling 1- 800 - 333 -2433. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 18 Recreation Brochure Boomers & Beyond Activities continued FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES , RIDES FOR SPECIAL DESTINATIONS 1WAWAIJIMUCtil LISTED ON THIS PAGE Pre - registration required; call 763 -531 -1259 at least one week in advance unless otherwise noted. Minimum number of 15 , We've got your ticket for fun! riders required. The fare for a round trip ride is $8 cash or 2 pass card punches. Fare and punch pass purchases are payable QnHne Community Tripsters is a program for people who to the driver. Punch pass are $12 for 4 punches & $24 for 8 _ enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. Our trips punches. No one denied a ride if unable to pay full fare, contact '; offer a multitude of fun recreational and educational Rita for assistance: 763 - 529 -1274. All other costs listed are on opportunities! Motor coach buses depart & return to your own. Bus picks up at Brooklyn Center Community Brooklyn Center Community Center; our escort accompanies Center with 6 or more people. If the 6 minimum is not met, all trips. REGISTRATION for trips is now in progress by participants given choice of a Robbinsdale or Crystal pickup. mail or in person, online at www.citvolbrooklvncenter.orE or (Home pickups available for BC Brunchers -see different phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for fare information for this destination.) Detailed information in someone else, please have the correct phone number, the Spare Times, flyers or Five Cites Transportation schedule; address and spelling of their name. Deadline dates listed are available at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. on a space - permitting basis. Refunds given only if trip is WITH SENIORS IN MIND canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Visit the MN History Center in St. Paul for special free Refunds subject to $5 service fee or 3% of the fee for extended programs. May 13, MN Musical Memories. Stan Turner, trips. For extended trips, see specific cancelation information veteran of Twin Cities Broadcasting, will provide historical on the separate trip brochure. perspective and guide the audience on this musical journey with FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like jazz legend Percy Hughes and the popular Velvet Tones. July to go on a day outing or extended trip but are hesitant to sign 8, Bundt Cake Bliss, foodie extraordinaire and author Susanna up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in Short shares the story of the cake pan designed in 1950 in St. Louis Park and now owned by millions globally! Bring a lunch touch with others. If interested in finding out more, call Kathy at 763 - 569 -3405. or visit their Cafe MN. If you wish to tour the center exhibits, there is a $6.00 fee. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. May 14 – Incorruptible –Old Log Theater – $44.00 THE LOCAL MOTION Registration deadline for trip is past. Call for details, openings Join escort Sharon on June 17 to the Mill City Museum. This or to be placed on a no obligation waitlist. Activity #10891. multi- sensory, interactive journey of flour milling and it's impact on Mpls., the nation and world comes to life through hands -on exhibits. $6 /person for admission, movie and flour June 12 – St. Croix Wineries tower. Approximate time 10 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Register by June 2 We stop for wine tasting and lunch at Cesare's Wine Bar, a at Crystal Community Center, call 763 -531 -0052. casually elegant atmosphere. Next we're off to Chateau St. Croix, built to create an experience crafted in the image of a NATURE OF THINGS European estate complete with vineyards, carriage house and Registration taken at Crystal Community Center; call 763 -531- formal gardens. Our final stop is WineHaven in Chisago City, a 0052. June 25, Sounds Fishy! Spend two hours fishing off the three generation family operation. Every bottle is a special pier at Lake Calhoun. If you take home your catch, you will chapter in their history and celebration of nature's gifts. Cost need a fishing license and cooler. Bring bait or worms or whole $46.00 /person includes lunch, wine tasting, tours, tax, gratuity kernel can corn. MirmAqua will provide you free a pole, safety motor coach & escort. Approximate time 10:15 a.m. -5:45 p.m. kit, and waiver license for catch and release fishing. Lunch May 23, registration deadline. Activity #10892. follows at Red Lobster; meal cost extra. Approximate time is 9:05 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Register by June 16 ` TREASURE SEEKERS 1 ,, Know the saying "one's junk is another's treasure ?" June 19 –The Count of Monte d* Love searching for that "gotta have" treasure? This Cristo – MN Centennial Showboat group is for you! On May 2 we are going to the Meet the dashing sailor Edmund w _. Antique Mall in St. Paul to look for the latest "treasures" and Dantes, who is falsely accused of other great stuff. Of course we'll stop for lunch. All costs on treason and sentenced to spend the rest _. your own. Approximate time is from 9:05 a.m. 2:15 p.m. of his life in prison. Follow along as he plans his escape, falls in love and fights for his freedom. This BC BRUNCHERS play will feature Vaudvillesque musical numbers with catchy Join the "bunch" for an early lunch at area restaurants every tunes, zany costumes, crazy antics and audience participation. other month. Restaurant provides individual checks including Lunch is chicken breast with sundried tomato cream sauce, tax and gratuity. A great time to get together to relax and visit garlic potato, vegetable, desert & beverage. Cost $54.00 /per with old acquaintances or meet new. Call for dates and person includes theater, lunch, tax, gratuity, motor coach and restaurants. The fare is one punch pass or $4 cash. Home escort. Approximate time 11:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. May 15, pickups available. registration deadline. Activity #10893. Recreation Brochure 19 www.cityoJbrooklyncenter.org Community Tripsters continued July 2 — Chanhassen — 42nd Street September 10 — Old Log Theater This popular musical is a high- stepping salute to the — Forever Plaid / _ ►__ allure of Broadway and is guaranteed to put a smile A funny, touching, whimsical salute on your face! A fast - moving fairy tale about a back in time to a more innocent era.�► 42 �D chorus girl who comes to the Big Apple to break This Broadway hit tells the story of into show business and is unexpectedly thrust into four young men who were killed in an the starring role on opening night. 42nd Street zings and soars automobile accident and continues with a crackerjack toe - tapping cast, colorful sets and costumes, through a chain of bizarre and hilarious and popular hits like "Lullaby of Broadway," "We're in the events. Performing precision harmonies and executing their Money," and "42 Street." Cost $63.00 /person includes choice delightfully outlandish choreography with over - zealous of entrde, theater, beverage, gratuity, tax, motor coach and precision, "The Plaids" perform some of the 1950's greatest escort. Approximate time 10:15 a.m. -4:40 p.m. May 22, hits. Lunch at the Old Log with choice of walleye, pork chop, registration deadline. Activity #11102. stuffed chicken breast or veggie lasagna. Cost $45.00 /person includes luncheon, theatre, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 10:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. August 18, July 10 — Medicine Show Music registration deadline. Activity #11106. Company j Join us for this wonderful afternoon at Royal Cliff, a beautifully decorated September 23 — "Jail Bailers Comedy" event center with a ballroom style Welcome the onset of crisp, fall weather stopping at Dana's, a ambience. Lunch features a "build" lovely restaurant with a rustic north woods atmosphere in your own sandwich buffet with all the Chippewa Falls. Enjoy a roast pork luncheon, beverage, and fixings, vegetable penne salad, creamy wild rice soup, dessert. Then it's off to Heyde Center for the Arts, where we homemade bread, cookies and beverage. Enjoy the wonderful will see the Jail Bailers Comedy Show. These seven sounds of three talented musician showmen who provide just exceptional performers entertain with a musical variety act that the medicine you need on a Minnesota Summer Day. They includes a large portion of humor. Hear a little Lawrence Welk, present an outstanding stage show, combining classic "Hee Haw," and other tunes from Frank Sinatra. The show is vaudeville skits with great music. Cost: $47.00 /person includes topped off with favorite oldies and familiar melodies. Your lunch, show, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. hearts will be stolen by the Jail Bailer crew! Cost $57.00 /person Approximate time 10:15 a.m. -3:15 p.m. June 23, registration includes luncheon, show, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. deadline. Activity #11103. Approximate time 10:15 a.m. -5:45 p.m. August 28, registration deadline. Activity #11107. August 5 — Cruise with the Artists In Stillwater we board a climate controlled and fully accessible modern vessel. Deli lunch, relaxing cruise down the St. Croix River and a chance to interact with talented and professional regional artists and a little shopping in Stillwater is all part of this unique trip. Regional art is part of historical record and reflects the artist's creative genius. Take time to observe, chat, learn and even make a purchase. Upon return from the cruise, 4 we'll visit the antique stores and shops in downtown Stillwater. Cost $44.00 /person includes lunch, cruise, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 10:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. July EXTENDED TRIPS 11, registration deadline. Activity #11104. NEW IN 2008 Cost is per person /two per room, hotel stay, tax, gratuities, no August 20 — St. Croix Casino "Fund" tour director, guides, transportation and some meals. Call Excursion for complete information to be sent to you. Please support this "Fund" excursion. Bring your friends —open to all adults! The $6.00 Sept. 25 & 26 -Grand Marais on Lake Superior -$295 charge for each trip goes towards expenses incurred for the trip Motor coach tour. Deposit: $100 due 7/30 and final and to help support "boomer" programs through the Brooklyn payment due 8/25 Center Recreation Department. Join our escort for a fun, Oct. 16 -20 — Washington D.C. — $1,595 relaxing and scenic ride through western Wisconsin to Turtle • Group van transfer to airport* Lake. Each person receives $5 in quarters to spend. Bring your • Round trip air fare* TLC Card. If you do not have one, it is to your advantage to • Deposit: $500 due 8/10 and final payment due 8/28 sign up for a card at the casino. Special unadvertised discounts *Airlines and other transportation providers may impose a and games are often available for TLC holders. Minimum of 40 fuel surcharge without advanced notice. people. Cost $6.00 /person for motor coach, $5 in quarters and Dec. 2 -6- Branson Holiday- $895 escort. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. -4:45 p.m. August 11, • Motor coach tour registration deadline. Activity #11105. • Deposit: $200 due 10/2 and final payment due 10/23 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 20 Recreation Brochure o me _ o i GYMNASTICS — PRESCHOOL _ For boys & girls ages 4 -5. A great opportunity for your child to learn basic balance, coordination and motor skills in a fun setting. Children will be taught tumbling skills including forward & backward rolls, cartwheels and headstands. They will be introduced to the balance beam, uneven bars and vault. Registration Fee $25.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Tammy. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Mon. June 9 6:15 p.m. NVJH 11142 Wed. June 11 6:15 p.m. NVJH 11143 PEEWEE PICASSOS Calling all artists ages 4 -5. Be messy! Be creative! Have fun! Use finger paints, water colors and acrylics. Try different techniques, such as string d and sponge painting. Paint your very own picture on a canvas board. It will =d look great hanging in your room. Wear old clothes or bring paint shirt. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 1 %z hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Wed. June 18 9:30 a.m. CC 11144 BIRTHDAY PARTY BASH Ages 4 -5. If you love to celebrate your birthday, this class is for you. Make decorations, invitations and special birthday cupcakes. Then, it's time for our Birthday Party! Play games, eat your wonderful treats and open your little gift. Bring a stuffed animal or doll with you. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 1`h hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Tues. July 8 9:30 a.m. CC 11145 JUNIOR VOYAGERS Ages 4 -5. Is something bugging you? Come and explore Central Park in search of creepy, crawly, flying insects. After your hike, paint a lady bug bank. It will look great in your room. You will also decorate your very own canvas backpack with paint, glitter, and markers. The fun ends with a special treat. Wear old clothes & shoes. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 1' /2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Tues. July 15 9:30 a.m. CC 11146 Community i ter, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy North NVJH = 6' Recreation Brochure ' I www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org LE 1=6 -1 if A@_W�T - - - Lei k of (A It DANCE CAMP AT THE ZOO Love to dance! Join this high- energy class and learn hip Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Do you like hop, tap, ballet, jazz, and creative dance. Classes will wild animals and making crafts? This is the help increase rhythm, strength, flexibility and coordination with class for you. Make your very own Bear Tied an emphasis on stretching, leaps, turns and kicks. Learn basic Pillow Craft. Great to give as a gift or keep for yourself. You'll steps and how to use them in combinations. If you are new to also make a Zoo animal doorknob hanger and a super safari dance, this is a great place to start. If you have taken animal charm necklace. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00/1 dance before, this class will help build on what Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. you've already learned. Most steps taught to current, Day Date Time Location Activity # popular music. No special shoes required. If you Mon. June 23 1:30 p.m. CC 11127 have ballet, tap or jazz shoes bring them. (No black soled shoes.) Registration Fee $28.00/8 Sessions. a HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL BEACH PARTY Classes 45 min. Instructor Julia. High School Musical &High School Musical2 Karaoke Day Begins Time Location Ages Activity # Sing-A -Long is coming to Earle Brown Days Festival Mon. June 16 6:30 p.m. CC 8 -10 11121 this year. We're starting the fun early at our High School Mon. June 16 7:20 p.m. CC 11 & Up 11122 Musical Beach Party. We'll decorate flip flops, make a pennant, make & eat eclairs, and more! Let's practice our Karaoke skills by singing and dancing too. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee e GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR -- $10.00 /1 Session, includes High School Musical2 paper folder. GIRLS Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. For ages 6 -11. Do you have an interest Day Date Time Location Activity # in developing beginning and intermediate — Wed. June 25 1:30 p.m. CC 11128 level gymnastics skills? This camp is for you. Participate Qn fi n e BACK TO THE BEACH with girls of a comparable skill level. Emphasis is on Beach season is here and we're having a developing your strengths, flexibility and coordination. super cool afternoon making lots of fun Tumbling and apparatus fundamentals introduced crafts. Color your own Flip Flop Beath Ball, paint a according to ability. Registration Fee $40.00/6 Sessions. fabulous Beath canvas bag, a Beath sun catcher, Classes 1%2 hours. Instructor Tammy. s Time Location Activity # and fish key chain. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee Day Begin $10.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Mon. June s 7:05 p.m. NVJH Activity Wed. June 11 7:05 p.m. NVJH 11124 Day Date Time Location Activity # Mon. June 30 1:30 p.m. CC 11129 COOKIE CRITTERS If you are a cookie lover, this class will bake up Qnhe WOOD WORKERS ' �� lots of fun for you. We'll mix, bake and eat lots Looking for a fun way to spend an of different kinds of cookies. Eat some and take some afternoon? Try designing & painting home to share with your family. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee some fabulous wood projects. You'll be flying $10.5011 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. high assembling and painting your own airplane. Making a craft Day Date Time Location Activity # you can bank on, paint & decorate your own wood bank. And, Wed. July 9 1:30 p.m. CC 11130 to top off the afternoon, make a super wood plaque for your room. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00/1 Session. Class 2 Qnhe CARTOONING hours. Instructor Diane. Learn to create lots of cartoon faces and figures. Develop Day Date Time Location Activity # your own cartoon character and complete comic strips. Mon. June 16 1:30 p.m. CC 11125 This is a great beginning class for cartoon enthusiasts. Paper, pencil, and workbook including sample characters provided. Qnhne YOU ARE AN ARTIST Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. z Do you love to paint! Explore the fun with Instructor Diane. different types of paints. Join the fun and Day Date Time Location Activity # create and paint a picture on your very own canvas. Everyone Mon. July 14 1:30 p.m. CC 11131 will have opportunity to make at least three projects using Qnh ADVENTURES IN CRITTERVILLE paints. Wear old clothes and bring a bag to bring home your Let's explore Central Park and go "Up North" for the projects. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 afternoon! Activities include building and painting your hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # own authentic looking log cabin, making s'mores and singing Wed. June ] 8 1:30 p.m. CC 11126 some campfire songs. Dress for weather; wear old clothes & shoes. We will be going outside. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Shin gle CC = Community Center, 6301 Day Date Time Location Activity # Hi gh, NVJH = North View Jr. Wed. July 16 1:30 p.m. CC 11132 www.cityo)brooklyncenter.org 22 Recreation Brochure Youth Activities continued Qnhe FUN WITH PUPPETS WORKSHOP 9 DAY CAMP — KOOL, KIDS Express your creative spirit in this amazing new August 5 -7 workshop. You will learn how to make a variety of You are invited to the Brookworts School of puppets using interesting materials. Design a puppet in your Witchcraft & Wizardry for special fun. Care of own likeness! We'll also make an animal puppet and a stick Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Charms puppet. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 are just some of the fun games, crafts and special hours. Instructor Diane. activities Headmaster will guide you in. We'll swim each day; Day Date Time Location Activity # bring your swimsuit and towel. Bring your lunch on Tuesday & Wed. July 30 2:00 p.m. CC 11133 Wednesday. We will make our "special feast" on Thursday. BIG BEAD BONANZA Snacks and juice beverages provided. For ages 6 -12. Register NO Beads, beads & more beads! First, paint and decorate a by Owl, online, phone or at the community center. This is a wooden jewelry box for your bead creations. Then, camp you won't want to miss. Drop children off at community design and make fun pieces, such as a necklace, bracelet, ring center at 8:40 a.m. and pick them up at 3:30 p.m. Deadline to or key chain. You will make at least three bead projects. Ages register, July 29, space permitting. No refunds issued after July 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. 29. Registration Fee $60.00/3 Days. Instructor Diane. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Date Time Location Activity # T,W,Th Aug. 5 8:40 a.m. CC 10571 Mon. Aug. 4 2:00 p.m. CC 11134 CSI SAFETY ACADEMY — August 12 & 13 e CLAY CREATIONS Grades 24. Where can you get a chance to It's easy and fun to create from clay! Limited only by use a fire truck water hose, check out an your imagination, make animals, flowers, shapes, people emergency vehicle, learn how to protect your or decorative jewelry. Mold with your hands or use our simple noggin and help us solve the "Case of the missing tools to make your unique "Clay Creations" with different types person ?" You can experience all of this and more of clay. Wear old clothes. Ages 6 -12. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 at Brooklyn Center CSI Safety Academy. 51 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. lucky children get the chance to meet firefighters, police Day Date Time Location Activity # officers, emergency room staff and will learn how to be and Mon. Aug. 11 10:00 a.m. CC 11135 keep themselves safe. Includes lunch, snacks, T -shirt, bike helmet, graduation ceremony & picnic. Dress for weather; most DUNKIN THE DOI PEM activities held outdoors. Bring your bicycle on Tuesday. Bring swimsuit & towel on Wednesday for swimming. On BIRTHDAY PARTY Wednesday parents are invited at 5:00 p.m. for our Safety Friday, June 27 Academy Graduation Ceremony and picnic dinner. (Graduation 12 :30 -2:30 p.m. ceremony & dinner will be done approximately 6:30 p.m.) Central Park Daily check in begins at 7:45 a.m. CSI Safety Academy runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register early, this camp is expected to Dunkin turns 2! fill up fast. Registration Fee $25.00/2 Days. we're celebrating with a Birthday Party! Day Begins Time Location Activity # And, you are invited! T &W Aug. 12 8:00 a.m. CC 10570 Play Games! Music! Dancing! Face Painting! a DAY CAMP — EXPLORER'S Hotdog, chips, beverage & birthday AUGUST 19 -21 cake! Gift bags for first 200 children. SURVIVOR 2008 &ookAp�GnGe Youth 14 & (Appropriate for ages 3 -12.) BROOKL VN CENTER under can swim Let the games begin! Join the fun, adventure and exciting new cif challenges from last year! Nature activities, outdoor games, use water slide _ amazing crafts, and swimming are just some of the things you for $2.50! get to do. Whether you are a FAN coming for the first time or a FAVORITE coming year after year, you'll be a winner at Survivor Brooklyn Center. Swim & "ride the slide" each day. KIDS' FISHING CONTEST Bring your swimsuit & towel each day. Bring your lunch on June 28 0 Tuesday & Wednesday. You'll help make a Survivor lunch on Ages 3 -12. Catch the fun at the Earle Thursday. Snacks & juice beverages provided each day. Camp Brown Days Kids' Fishing Contest, conducted at Central Park and community center. Students will Saturday, June 28, 10 -11:45 a.m., participate in an extraordinary SURVIVOR program at Shingle Creek near community center. Brookdale Library! For ages 6 -12. Drop children off at Prizes awarded for first, second & third place in four fish community center at 8:40 a.m. & pick them up at 3:30 p.m. categories. FREE! Check -in begins at 9:45 a.m. Bring your Deadline to register August 12, space permitting. No refunds own rod and reel and bait. Parents must accompany after August 12. Registration Fee $60.00/3 Days. children. Sponsored by BrookPark Dental Center. If the Day Begins Time Location Activity # Fishing Contest is rained out, it will not be rescheduled. T,W,Th Aug. 19 8:40 a.m. CC 10572 Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org TGEMWaff • In these programs there are no tryouts and EVERYONE will play. • All programs 1 hour. In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. Softball season June 16 -July 28; Soccer season June 17 -July 31. • There are a minimum & maximum number per location. If registration minimum has not been met, a location C, be canceled. If this should occur, you will have the option of transferring child to another location or receiving a refund. • Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to practices and games at other parks. Coaches are not permitted to transport children. No weekend practices or games. • Younger children who have participated in our program two or more years may register for a higher level class. At instructors' discretion, players may be transferred to an appropriate program. • Fee includes T -shirt. When registering, indicate size. (Not all sizes available for every class.) • Softball participants should bring a glove and hat. Soccer participants should wear shin guards. • Adult volunteer coaches needed to assist staff instructors /coaches. For more info, call 763 -569 -3405. • Evergreen Football Field – 71" & Dupont; Kylawn Park – 61 & Kyle; Northport Soccer Field – 55 & Sailor Lane; Grandview Soccer Field – 59 & Humboldt; Odyssey Charter School – 6201 Noble Ave N If your child wishes to be on the same team as another child, please sign up for the same team. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to other parks when games begin. Wine T -BALL - PRESCHOOL —NEW Qnfine SOFTBALL -- JUNIOR SOFTBALL Ages 3 & 4 who are eligible for kindergarten in fall `09. Ages 8 -10, grades 3 & 4 as of fall `08. An See description below. A parent, adult relative or friend instructional program with emphasis on are encouraged, not required, to be a buddy. They assist by mastering skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. standing behind their child and assist in skill development. Majority of time will be playing softball. Have fun while Coaches teach skills & help if you aren't sure. Registration Fee continuing to develop softball skills. Registration Fee $48.00. $48.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 10703 M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 7- Kylawn East 10691 M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 10704 M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 8- Kylawn East 10692 Based on the number of participants last summer, junior Qnhe T -BALL softball and softball teams may play one or two games Ages 4 & 5, going into kindergarten in fall against each other. For these games only, players from the `08. This is for kids who like to run, jump, teams will be divided according to age and size to form new throw, play games & have FUN! LEARN the basic teams for the evening. fundamentals of softball, good sportsmanship & play related skill games & relays. Registration Fee $48.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Qnhe SOFTBALL M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 10693 Ages 11 -14, grades 5 -8 in fall `08 who have played M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 10694 softball and know the skills. Youth in grades 6-8 who. M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 10695 have not had experience may also sign up. Coaches will review M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 10696 the first night. Games scheduled the remaining weeks. M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 5- Odyssey East 10697 Registration Fee $48.00. M &W June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 6- Odyssey East 10698 Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn East 10705 Qnhe SOFTBALL — "KIDS" INTRODUCTION M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 2 Kylawn East 10706 Ages 6 -8, grades 1 & 2 as of fall `08. Children will have FUN while LEARNING good sportsmanship, teamwork Qnhe SOFTBALL EXTRA INNINGS —NEW and fundamentals of softball. Registration Fee $48.00. More games! For kid's who don't want the season to Day Begins Time Location Activity # end. Here's your chance to play extra innings. Coaches M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Odyssey East 10699 will determine different teams each night. Wear your t -shirt and M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Odyssey East 10700 bring your glove. We'll see you there. Deadline to register July M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 10701 11, space permitting. Registration Fee $12.00. M &W June 16 7:10 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 10702 jMWTH ays Dates Time Location Activity # Aug. 4,6,7 6:00 p.m. T- Ball - Kylawn 10707 WTH Aug. 4,6,7 7:10 p.m. Kid's Intro - Kylawn 10708 Little Kickers, Kickin' Kids I, Kickin' Kids ccer programs on page 25. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 24 Recreation Brochure Youth Sports Program continued If your child wishes to be on the same team as another child, please sign up for the same team. © 1 1 Parents are responsible for providing transportation to other parks when games begin. ' Qnhe SOCCER — LITTLE KICKERS NZ Ages 3 -5, going into kindergarten in fall `08 & `09. Don't sit inside surfing the Program is noncompetitive, featuring drills & activities web or playing video for our "Little Kickers" to develop basic skills of soccer. It also games; there's plenty of offers positive coaching, smaller fields, scrimmages played six fun waiting for you! Ride your on six, with everyone playing and fun for all. Registration Fee bike, run or walk to Summer Fun $48.00. Squad where you will meet new Day Begins Time Location Activity # friends and get to try new things. T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Evergreen 10709 Each week discover what's T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 10710 inside the theme box of T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 10711 surprises. Our leaders are T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 10712 anxious to meet you and will be . . T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 5- Grandview 10713 • • fun to hang out with two T &TH June 17 6:00 p.m. Team 6- Grandview 10714 afternoons a week. Parents, our QffiX SOCCER— KICKIN' KIDS I staff leaders are great role Ages 6 -8, grades 1 -2 as of fall `08. This models for your kids. instructional program is designed for children Summer Fun Squad to have FUN while LEARNING the fundamentals of Themes soccer. The program will be filled with many fun activities so "kids" can learn the basic skills needed to play soccer and games will be played in July. Registration Fee Abracadabra! $48.00. It's time to learn new tricks and amaze your friends with Day Begins Time Location Activity # magical fun! T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Grandview 10715 Off to the Future T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Grandview 10716 Half the fun is getting there, enjoy the journey into futuristic fun! T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Grandview 10717 Star Spangled Summer T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Grandview 10718 There will be star spangled fun when you come and express your patriotic spirit! NO SOCCER— KICKIN' KIDS II Clowning Around Ages 8 -10, grades 3 -4 as of fall `08. Participants in this Sharing happiness and laughter through silly fun! fun instructional program will review and work on Cra2y Days mastering the fundamentals of soccer. Majority of time spent Anything is possible, during these crazy, zany days! playing soccer games. Registration Fee $48.00. Hawaiian Holiday Day Begins Time Location Activity # Say, "Aloha" to some tropical island fun T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Evergreen 10719 T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 10720 Registration Fee $41.00/13 Sessions /6% Weeks. T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 10721 Program 2 hours. T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 10722 e SOCCER Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 16 1:00 p.m. Evergreen Park 11100 NO Ages 10 -14, grades 5 -8 as of fall `08 who have T &TH June 17 1:00 p.m.Community Center 11101 previously played soccer & know the skills. The first night coaches will do a quick review of skills followed by a VOLUNTEER COACHES - YOUTH SOFTBALL OR scrimmage. Remaining weeks spent playing soccer games. SOCCER TEAM! Registration Fee $48.00. Do you love sports and mentoring kids? Brooklyn Center Day Begins Time Location Activity # Recreation Department is looking for adults to lead or assist T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Northport 10723 two evenings a week June 10 -July 31. Softball meets Monday T &TH June 17 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Northport 10724 & Wednesday and soccer Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Based on number of participants last summer, Kickin' Kids II Coaches work with staff teaching fundamentals, teamwork, & Soccer teams may play one or two games against each other. sportsmanship and building self - esteem in the youth. In this For these games only, players from the teams will be divided low -key program there are no tryouts and everyone plays! The according to age and size to form new teams for the evening. emphasis is more on learning skills and having fun, than competition. If you want to help children to become good ball players and create a positive youth sports environment for No soccer programs them, please call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405 for information. No Thursday, Ju, past experience is required and orientation is provided. Recreation Brochure 25 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Youth Activities continued YOUTH GOLF LEAGUE ADAPTIVE r Girls and boys ages 8 -16. Tee times beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays for 10 weeks, June 18 — August 20. $15 plus weekly green fees. End of the season picnic on August 15. For Programs are a cooperative effort of the Cites of Brooklyn more information or to register, go to Centerbrook Golf Course, Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, 5500 N Lilac Drive or call them at 763 -561 -3239. New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale & Reach For Resources. Reach serves individuals with developmental disabilities. For persons not living in one of the communities listed, add $8 to the fee. Pre - registration required. An inclusion specialist is BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH also available to assist persons who wish to participate in "non - FOOTBALL adapted" recreation programs. A minimum of two weeks prior Boys and girls grades K -6 (Fall 2008) notice is requested. Complete information for programs listed interested in learning and playing football. was not available from Reach at the time of publication. Call Registration is Wednesdays, May 28 & July Becca or Tara at 952- 9884177. 16, 23, 6 -8:00 p.m.; Saturdays, May 24, July 12, 19, 10:00 a.m. — Noon at Brooklyn Center Community Center. Copy of birth Youth Activities Ages 5 -12 certificate required. Fee: $45 for first household member and Tuesday Bowling — Doyle's in Crystal, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., $25 each additional player. Late registration subject to June 17 — August 12. $35 plus $3 each week bowled. additional charge of $IS. Equipment available to lease on a August Action/Rainbow Kids — Mini day camps in August. first -come, first -served basis. Complete set of gear leases for Kid -Fu — Martial arts program at Plymouth Creek Center, $25 (plus refundable deposit of $100.) Each family is asked to 6-6:45 p.m. beginning May 15 — June 19. Fee $40. participate in annual fundraiser; information available at registration. For information, e-mail woods287(&hotmail.com Teen Activities Ages 12 -21 or call & leave a message at 612- 782 -7120. Parent and coach Tuesday Bowling — Doyle's in Crystal, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., volunteers needed. June 17 — August 12. $35 plus $3 each week bowled. Friday Softball — Everyone plays. Parker Lake Field, Plymouth, 6:30 -8 p.m., June 13 — August 15. Fee $30. MINNESOTA BULLDOGS Teen Explorers — Concerts, restaurants and more in North POP WARNER ASSOCIATION Metro area. Begins Tuesday, June 17 — August 5. Fee $40. The MN Bulldogs Pop Warner Cheer and Football Program Take Five Respite — New friends and fun. Monday — Friday, will be holding registration for boys and girls ages 5 -15 on July 21 — August 22, 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Call 952- 988 -5321 Sundays, May 11, June 15, July 13, 20 at Brooklyn Center for fee and info. Community Center, 2:30 -4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 /player / Weekend Adventure — Ages 14 -25. June 13 -15, overnight cheerleader. No charge for equipment, just $60 refundable includes Valley Fair. Fee $350. Call Becca. equipment deposit upon return of all equipment. Players must Saturday Girl's Club — Ages 13 -17, once a month. May — provide practice pants with pads. Mandatory August. Must be independent in their personal care. Fee $40. fundraiser for all players and cheerleaders. Adult Activities Ages 18 and Older Camp week is August 4 -8, 5:30 -8:00 p.m. at Bowfin — Doyle's, Tuesdays, June 17 — August 12, 6:30 — Northport Park. If you have questions, call 8:30 p.m. $35 plus $3 each week bowled. Coach D at 612 - 408 -7590. Wednesday Night Social — 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Crystal Community Center and other area locations. Meets June 18 — August 13. Fee $40. On the Town I — Ages 18 -25. Every other Friday, begins YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS June 13. For individuals who are independent. $20 plus evening The following sports associations serve Brooklyn Center youth. fee depending on activity. On the Town II — Ages 26 -50. For individuals who can access Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth Baseball the community with minimal supervision. Every other Saturday Brooklyn Area Basketball beginning June 14. $20 plus evening fee depending on activity. Brooklyn Area Soccer League Softball — Harley Hopkins Fields, 6:30 p.m., begins week of June 9; Competitive on Monday & Non - competitive Thursday Brooklyn Center American Little League Fee $30. Brooklyn Center National Little League Weekend Venture — Ages 26 +. June 27 -29, overnight. Brooklyn Center Youth Football Includes Valley Fair. Fee $350. Call Becca. Minnesota Bulldogs Cheer & Football Program Tri -City Hockey Association "CHALLENGER CUBS" Baseball for Special Needs Challenger is for ages 5 -18 who have physical or cognitive For information about the youth sports associations, log on to disabilities. Buddy system used to help with throwing, batting, our website at www.citvofbrooklyncenter.org running the bases & other help. Mondays, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at BC Select parks & recreation, sports, National Little League fields. For info on becoming a player or youth sports leagues. a buddy, contact Bob or Sandy, 763 -566 -4347. www.cityqfbrookli 26 Recreation Brochure SUMMER CONDITIONING SPEED AND STRENGTH A total physical fitness class for grades 8 -12. Activities include daily stretching exercises to increase flexibility, weight- training to build strength, ' plyometric exercises to improve running speed, and cardiovascular endurance training for the heart-lung system. Meets Monday through Friday. Utilizes the weight facilities at Park Center, one of the state's finest. Open to male and female athletes entering grades 8 -12. Classes meet June 9 -July 31. No classes July 3 -4. Registration Fee $90.00. Classes meet at Park Center High School. Instructors Park Center Coaches. Register online at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.ora by phone at 763- 569 -3400, in person at the community center or use the convenient form on back page to mail or fax. Registration accepted immediately. Day Begins Time Activity # M -F June 9 8 -9:30 a.m. —Boys 10966 M -F June 9 9:30 -11 a.m. —Girls 10967 TEENS! LOOKING FOR SUMMER FUN? SEARCH NO FURTHER! JR HIGH GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL Find all of your summer activities in ONE stop! Brooklyn Games played Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings in Maple Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Grove starting May 29. Some weeks may include two games or Departments along with District 279 Community Education double- headers. Registration begins April 2. Register at Maple have partnered to bring fun to your summer and make planning Grove Parks & Recreation, 763 - 494 -6500. Fee $80.00. easy! Log onto MySpace.com to view new and completely Volunteer coaches needed. Program runs through August 5. different classes today! LACROSSE CLINICS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL KARAOKE Learn the fastest growing sport in the US and the SING -A -LONG WITH RADIO DISNEY newest high school varsity sport for girls. Clinics Saturday, June 28, 12:15 -1:45 p.m. based on the philosophy of providing opportunity Brooklyn Center Central Park to develop skills in a fun, safe, non - competitive Music! Games! Prizes! Karaoke! Fun! environment. Register at Crystal Recreation Dept., Sponsored by Visit Minneapolis North 4800 N Douglas Dr. 763 -531 -0052. BROOKDALE LIBRARY —TEEN PROGRAMS BROOKLYN AREA SOCCER LEAGUES 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. Registration accepted from Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park General Info 952- 847 -5600; Teen Programs 952- 847 -5610. residents for soccer allowing Brooklyn Center youth VOLUNTEER BOOT CAMP opportunity for soccer instruction and league play, which A crash course in volunteering and a chance to sign up to help focuses on skill development and an opportunity to play games. with kids' and teen programs at the library this summer. Flyers distributed at schools and in local newspapers. GAME DESIGN WITH SCRATCH Registration Fee: U6 -U7 - $65.00; U8 -U18 - $65.00. BPAA Learn to make your own computer animations and games using web page: www.bpaasuorts.ora/soccer Online registration a free program called Scratch. begins May 1. Register at Brooklyn Park Activity Center, TEEN BOOK CLUB Senior Citizens Room, 5600 85 Ave N on Thursday, May 1, 7- Read and discuss great books with other teens. 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7, 7 -9:00 p.m.; or at the Brooklyn MANGA BOOK CLUB Park Activity Center gym on Wednesday, May 14, 7 -9:00 p.m. Read and discuss a different manga series each month, plus share your own drawings if you like. ANIME CLUB SENSATIONAL SWIMMING FOR TEENS Watch and review brand -new anime episodes, and hang out Are you between the ages of 11 -18 and want to learn how to with other fans. swim? This is the class for you! Join us and build your GAMING confidence in the water. The focus is on individual needs Rock Band, Wii, Guitar Hero, board games & more. and everyone is welcome! Classes 30 minutes. For KARAOKE information, see page 34. Step up and sing out! Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org BROOKLYN CENTER Thurs Satur PARADE CRAFT & BUSINESS EXPO 6:30 p.m. start time. 59` & Dupont 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Central Park. Handcrafted items, to 69 & Dupont. Band competition, commercial items, food vendors and door prizes. A Brooklyn floats, marching & novelty. Band Center Rotary Club Event. ceremony after parade at Evergreen Soccer Field. Sponsored by KIDS' CRAFT AREA Brooklyn Center Lions Club. 10 -11:45 a.m., Central Park. Children are invited to make and take home a craft. Friday. June 27 KIDS' FISHING CONTEST 10 -11:45 a.m. Shingle Creek. Ages 3 -12. Prizes for top fish *SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT caught. Check -in 9:45 a.m. Sponsored by BrookPark Dental. 9:00 a.m. start time. Centerbrook Golf Course. Cost $15.001 person includes green fees, refreshments and prizes. 55 & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL KARAOKE SING-A -LONG over. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club and WITH RADIO DISNEY Centerbrook Golf Course. 12:15 -1:45 p.m. Central Park. Music, games, prizes. DUNKIN THE DOLPHIN BIRTHDAY PARTY Sponsored by Visit Minneapolis North. 12:30 -2:30 p.m. Central Park. Help us celebrate Dunkin's FAMILY FUN & GAMES birthday. Games, music, dancing, face painting, hotdog, 2-4.00 p.m. Central Park. Water balloon toss, penny beverage and birthday cake. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center scramble, shoe kick, relay races. Sponsored by Brooklyn Recreation Department. Center Rotary Club. ICE CREAM SOCIAL 6-8:00 p.m. Brookdale Center, Macy's Court. Face painters, FACE PAINTING balloon artist and Bridgeman's ice cream. Sponsored by 3 -5:00 p.m. Central Park. Brookdale Center. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS *TRIVIA CONTEST 4 -5:00 p.m. Central Park. Meet & greet SpongeBob. 7:00 p.m. Brookdale Center, Food Court. Cost $5.00/Person. Cash prizes! Registration starts 6:30 p.m. WIZARD'S ACADEMY MAGIC SHOW 4:30 p.m. Central Park. Interactive comedy & magic show EVENT SITES with Professor Bumblemoore & his faithful assistant Iggy. Central Park — 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brookdale Center — Hwy. 100 & County Rd 10 CONCERT featuring MIDNIGHT BREEZE Centerbrook Golf Course — 5500 North Lilac Dr 7 -10:00 p.m. Central Park. Food, craft & business vendors. BR01{l FIREWORKS �) 10.00 p.m. Central Park. V V Fireworks rain date: Sunday, June 29. /� AmMM A U o I � °��' *Denotes Fee! Other Earle Brown Days Festival Events Free. Events subject to change. Call 763 -569 -3400 or visit website at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 28 Recreation Brochure _ I COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ern f COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS EARLE BROWN DAYS FESTIVAL Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building; Craft & Business Expo Exhibitor Application alcohol is not permitted. For information on fees and Be an exhibitor for the 26 Annual Celebration. The z � availability, call 763 -569 -3400. Room set -up, including tables Craft & Business Expo will be held on Saturday, and chairs are included in fee. June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Brooklyn Center Constitution Hall Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Pkwy. Fee is $45 /space. Constitution Hall is available for business and club meetings Handcrafted or Commercial Items! and private functions. A great place to host a family reunion, Parade Unit Entry Form shower, graduation or anniversary party. The building may also The parade will be held Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. The be reserved for overnight functions. Room set -up, P.A. system, route runs from 59th & Dupont to 69th & Dupont. and use of the remodeled kitchen are included in the usage fee. Information and forms are available on the city website at ti This unique room can accommodate up to 190 persons with www.cityofbrooklvncenter.or2 or call 763 -569 -3400. banquet style seating and 250 for lecture style. Philip Q. Cohen Community Room ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK—Concerts This room, located on the upper level of the community center 7:00 p.m. in Central P ark. is available for small group functions. Room capacity for S pa ge theatre style seating is 70, classroom style at 30 and banquet style 50. Included in the usage fee is a service kitchen with XCEL CENTER EVENT— DINOSUARS! sink, coffee pots and refrigerator. Get group rate priced tickets through the community center for PROGRAM & CLASS LOCATIONS Walking With Dinosaurs. Fifteen roaring, snarling "live" dinosaurs return to earth and mesmerize the audience. The stars of the show include Tyrannosaurs Rex, Utahraptor, CC = Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Stegosaurus, and the largest of them, Brachiosaurus, which is The Crossings/Brookwood, 6201 N Lilac Dr 36' tall and 56' long from nose to tail! Don't miss this exciting show that is sure to entertain and captivate the entire family! Schools Tickets are reserved seating. Participants provide their own BCHS = Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt transportation. Date of this June event, time and cost not BJHS = Brooklyn Junior High School, 7377 Noble Ave available at publication. Call for information, 763 -569 -3400. NVJH = North View Jr. High, 69` & Zane Ave Tickets may be ordered by mail, in person or over the phone Park Center High School, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd with Visa or MasterCard. Approximately Odyssey Charter School, 6201 Noble Ave seven days before the event date, you will be notified that the tickets are available for pick Parks up at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Central, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy it Evergreen, 59 1h & Bryant N VOLUNTEERS are PARTNERS Grandview, 59 &Humboldt in the COMMUNITY Kylawn Park, 61s& Kyle N The City of Brooklyn Center has ongoing Soccer Fields volunteer opportunities as well as an, . Evergreen, 71" & Dupont occasional volunteer needed to help with a lam' Northport, 55`" & Sailor Lane special event or project. Current Opportunities FUN SUMMER ♦ Coach —Youth softball instructional program on Monday ' & Wednesday evenings, June 11- July 28, 1 -2 hours. informati For ' positions, ♦ Coach —Youth soccer instructional program on Tuesday & Brooklyn Center Recreation Thursday evenings, June 10 - July 31, 1 -2 hours. Instruct i i . ♦ Blood pressure screening — Daytime, Wednesdays, time call 763 scheduled with volunteer approximately 2 -4 hours. Lifeguard and/or swim instructors, ♦ Perennial container plant donation — Hostas and other plants suitable for container planting. call 763 ♦ Container planting at City Hall & Community Center — Late spring, one day, time scheduled with volunteer SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS approximately 2 -4 hours. Ongoing summer care optional. WITH DISABILITIES ♦ Greeter for outdoor craft, business and merchandise sale — CEAP offers services to eligible individuals over 60 and any June 28, two hour shifts throughout the day. person of any age with a disability living in Brooklyn Center, If you are interested in learning more about these or other Brooklyn Park, North Mpls /Camden area, 44th Ave N on up volunteer opportunities, please call 763 -569 -3405 or e-mail: and Champlin, east of 169. Call 763 -566 -9600. communityicenteraa ,ci.brooklvn- center.mn.us Recreation Brochure 29 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Centerbrook CE 1V'I'ERBROOK srtoota rn c&vre 5500 N Lilac Dr (across from i 1 1 1' 763-561-3239 Open to the public! Club rental! Snack bar! Company parties! Tournaments invited! Reservations are recommended! GOLF LESSONS Enjoy golf! Take lessons from our 2008 ' professional staff. Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons designed for all Adult (ages 18 & over) $13.00 abilities, beginner to experienced players. Below is a list of golf activities for June. Senior (ages 62 &over) $12.00 Registration is on a first -come, first -served Youth (ages 8 -17) $10.00 111ii— basis at Centerbrook Golf Course. All lessons are held at Centerbrook Golf Course. Golf Cart $11.00 Second Round $10.00 BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS Swing into summer with easy and fun golf lessons. Limited to 8 Monday Open to 1:00 p.m. $10.00 golfers, minimum of 5. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first class Saturday Open to 1:00 p.m. $10.00 or we will furnish you with clubs. Classes meet twice a week for one hour. Registration Fee $60.00/5 Lessons. 2008 RATES Days Begins Time Tuesday &Thursday June 3 6:30 p.m. Attention Members - Tuesday & Thursday June 3 7:30 p.m. Buy our I round pass ' Tuesday & Thursday June 24 6:30 p.m of ' ' of _' Tuesday & Thursday June 24 7:30 p.m. Adult (ages 18 &over) $117.00 INTERMEDIATE GOLF LESSONS Prerequisite is Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. This class is Senior (ages 62 & over) $108.00 for golfers who need a refresher on consistency and confidence. Youth (ages 8 -17) $90.00 Golfers will draw from fundamental techniques already learned. Classes formed as requested. Limit 6 golfers, minimum of 4. Golf Cart $99.00 Registration Fee $60.00/5 Lessons. Intermediate golf lessons are arranged. For current class dates, please call 763 -561 -3239. SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT - Friday June 27 YOUTH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL CLASSES Golfers 55 and older are invited to participate in the 4 annual Learn to play golf the right way with these easy and fun lessons Earle Brown Days Senior Golf Tournament at Centerbrook. Tee just for juniors, ages 8 and up. Minimum 5, maximum 8 golfers times begin at 9:00 a.m. Cost is per class. Bring your clubs or we will provide clubs for the $15.00 /person which includes green lessons. Classes meet for one hour. Registration Fee $32.00/3 fees, refreshments and prizes. Various Lessons. games will be played. Please register at Centerbrook Clubhouse; no mail -in Session 1 — Classes meet Tuesday, June 10, Thursday, June 12 registration. Tee times will be assigned & Tuesday, June 17 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. when you register. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club, and Session 2 — Classes meet Tuesday, June 10; Wednesday, Centerbrook. June 11 & Thursday, June 12 from 9 - 10:00 a.m. PRIVATE LESSONS GIFT CERTIFICATES Private lessons are offered. Time of lessons to be scheduled Gift certificates are available at Centerbrook Golf Course with instructor. Registration Fee $30.00 for a half hour lesson and may be purchased for any amount. or $40.00 for an hour lesson. Private lessons are arranged. They can be used for golf lessons, passes or merchandise. To schedule a private lesson, please call 763 -561 -3239. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 30 Recreation Brochure OUTDOOR ACTIVITIE �IIfine TENNIS LESSONS —KIDS p TENNIS LEAGUE —TEEN Grades 3 -6. Learn forehand, backhand, serving, m Ages 12 -18. Must have previous tennis experience & be court rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring a able to sustain a rally with forehand & backhand, return racquet; balls furnished. Classes meet twice a week serves, be somewhat consistent on volleys & able to keep score. for 3 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 11108 & 11109; You are responsible for transportation to practices & matches. Intermediate #11110. Registration Fee $25.00/5 Sessions. Register by June 1, space permitting. 8 to 12 players required to Day Begins Time Location Activity # form team. Registration Fee $51.00, includes league play & T- M &W June 16 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park 11108 shirt. M &W June 16 11:45 a.m.Grandview Park 11109 Days Begins Time Location Activity # M &W July 14 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park 11110 M,W,TH June 16 1 -3:30 p.m.Various Courts 11115 online TENNIS LESSONS — TEEN QnliW TENNIS LEAGUES — ADULT Grades 7 -12. Learn basic ground strokes, serves and 14 Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden volley techniques. Bring a racquet; balls furnished. Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale adult tennis leagues for Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks for 1 hour. Beginning intermediate & advanced players. Tentatively starts the week of #11111; Intermediate #11112. Registration Fee $25.00/5 June 2. Evening leagues play once a week for 7 -10 weeks. *For Sessions. women's and mixed doubles register with a partner. Fee Day Begins Time Location Activity # $21.00 /person for #'s 11118 & 11114; $27.00 /couple for #'s M &W June 16 5:05 p.m. BCHS 11111 11119 & 11120. Registration deadline is May 23. M &W July 14 5:05 p.m. BCHS 11112 Day League Time Activity # Tues. Women's Singles 6:00 p.m. 11118 TENNIS LESSONS — ADULT Wed. Mixed Doubles* 6:00 p.m. 11119 NO Intermediate - must have previous lessons and Thurs. Men's Singles 6:00 p.m. 11114 be familiar with basic swings, serves & Thurs. Women's Doubles* 6:00 p.m. 11120 etiquette. Bring racquet; balls furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Beginning BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS #11117; Intermediate #11116. Registration Fee The City of Brooklyn Center prides itself on 522 acres of parks $25.00/5 Sessions. and nature centers, each with its own personality. Combined Day Begins Time Location Activity # with a 20 -mile trail system extending to all neighboring M &W June 16 6:10 p.m. BCHS 11116 communities and the Mississippi River close at hand, residents M &W July 14 6:10 p.m. BCHS 11117 can walk or bicycle almost anywhere in minutes. A listing of parks along with their location, amenities and photos is TENNIS LESSON LOCATIONS available on the website. A parks, schools and trail map is ®� available at the community center and on our website at www.ci�otbrooklyncenter.mn.us For a map or to view the BCHS = Brooklyn Center High School 65 &Humboldt parks, select parks & recreation, parks and trails. Evergreen Park Courts ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK 72 & Bryant Ave N Co ncerts Grandview Park Courts Tu esdays , ' it p.m. in Central 60 & Humboldt Ave N Park. See pag 26 Annual Men's Major NIT DUDLEY /BUDWEISER MINNESOTA CLASSIC Sponsored By EASTON June 20, 21, 22, 2008 Brooklyn Center Central Park Watch our state softball teams compete against national powers for a berth in the USSSA World Series. Admission: $7 /weekend pass; $3 /day. For information, call 763 - 569 -3400. Recreation Brochure 31 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org AGUATIC ACTIVITIES Indicate your child's swim level when registering. If you have questions about swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. All classes are held at the community center. (NO CLASS SATURDAY, JULY, 5.) SWIM LESSON LEVELS The American Red Cross Swimming Program follows the SIX level approach Learn to Swim Program. Qnhe SWIM LESSONS — - - Please refer to the level descriptions and choose the a " level that best fits your child's ability. Welcome to our PRESCHOOL &CHILDREN u 6 0 For children ages 3 -8. Registration exciting program! Fee $40.00/9 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills No Classes on Sat. July 5. Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding & breath Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # control. Focus is on allowing child to become comfortable in Sat. June 14 9:00 a.m. 1 -2 10974 water & work on beginner skills. No previous skills needed. Sat. June 14 9:35 a.m. 1 -2 10975 Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Sat. June 14 10:10 a.m. 2 -3 10976 Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl along with rhythmic breathing. Students must pass level 1 or be able Qnhe SWIM LESSONS — CHILDREN to float on their front and back independently. t American Red Cross classes for Level 3: Stroke Developmen children ages 4 & older. Some Builds on skills of level 2. Focus is on stroke development with children may be tested the first day to assure front and back crawl. The butterfly kick, treading water and $ convect swim level. Average ratio of 5 dives are introduced. Must have the ability to swim 20 yards students /instructor. Parents do not with both front and back crawl. t accompany child in water. Classes 30 min. Level 4: Stroke Improvemen Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # Builds on level 3. Students work on the breaststroke, butterfly, Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, along with Tues. June 10 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 10977 safety skills and sidestroke kick. Students develop endurance Tues. June 10 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 10978 and confidence in previously learned strokes. Must be able to Tues. June 10 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 10979 swim 30 yards with both front & back crawl. Tues. June 10 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 10980 Level 5: Stroke Refinement Tues. June 10 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 10981 Must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and back Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons crawl and demonstrate the sidestroke. Students coordinate and M -F June 16 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 10982 refine key strokes such as butterfly, breaststroke, front crawl, M -F June 16 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 10983 back crawl, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke and work on M -F June 16 10:10 a.m. 1 -6 10984 flip turns, open turns, and dives. M -F June 16 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 10985 Level 6: Swimming and Skill Profcien�Skill Profcienn Must swim 20 yards of breaststroke & sidestroke; 75 yards of M -F July 7 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 10986 front & back crawl. Polish strokes to allow swimming with M -F July 7 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 10987 more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. M -F July 7 10:10 a.m. 1 -6 10988 Students will work on strokes focusing on being able to M -F July 7 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 10989 complete 500 yards of continuous swimming using all strokes learned in previous levels including turns, survival floats, and M -F July 21 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 10990 surface dives. M -F July 21 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 10991 M -F July 21 10:10 a.m. 1 -6 10992 M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 10993 M -F Aug. 4 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 10994 M -F Aug. 4 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 10995 SWIM LESSONS — PRIVATE - By Arrangement M - F Aug. 4 10:10 a.m. 1 - 6 10996 For all levels, children or adults. Minimum age 6. Focus is on M -F Aug. 4 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 10997 individual needs. Designed to help you be successful. Ratio one student/one instructor. Missed lessons not made up. Request may be made at www.ci�ofbrooklyncenter.ore Under parks Swimming is the most important skill a child can learn; no & recreation, select community center, swimming pool, swim other lesson or sport can save a child's life! lessons. Fill out request form, select submit button or call We offer: -Safe, caring and professional instruction. Natalie 763 -569 -3317. Registration Fee $16.00 for one 30 •A disciplined and fun learning environment. minute lesson. Activity #10973. -Building self - confidence while building skills. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 32 Recreation Brochure Aquatic Activities continued i AQUA TOTS OAline N6 SWIM LESSONS — TINY TOTS SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR Are you excited to introduce your littlest ADULT — BEGINNER swimmer to fun in the water? Come tom Have you ever wanted to learn to swim? This is the class us for our newest class to introduce children ages 1 -2 to the to help you gain confidence and basic skills. Men and women water. One parent must accompany child in the water. Children ages 16 and up. The focus is on individual needs; everyone is must wear a swim diaper. Classes 30 minutes. welcome regardless of skill level. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Day Begins Time Activity # • Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 10 5:10 p.m. 10998 Tues. June 10 7:30 p.m. 11023 Tues. June 10 6:20 p.m. 10999 Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 10 6:55 p.m. 11000 M -F June 16 9:00 a.m. 11024 Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons M -F Aug. 4 11:20 a.m. 11025 M -F June 16 9:35 a.m. 11001 M -F July 7 11:20 a.m. 11002 M -F July 21 10:10 a.m. 11003 SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR M -F Aug. 4 9:35 a.m. 11004 N6 ADULT — INTERMEDIATE Have you taken lessons before but would like to learn more advanced skills? Would you like to start building your Qnh SWIM LESSONS — endurance? If you have taken our Beginner adult lessons you -- are now ready to try Intermediate. Men and women ages 16 PARENT AND TOT ��, and up. The focus is on individual needs. Registration Fee Water adjustment & beg' nning $44.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. swim lessons for children ages 2 to 3 years. One parent must Ac Time Begins e Activity Day Titivity # accompany child in the water. Children must wear swim diaper. Day June 6 e 11 Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons QA SWIM LESSONS — Tues. June 10 5:45 p.m. 11005 ADULT WOMEN ONLY Tues. June 10 6:20 p.m. 11006 Would you like to learn to swim, Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons but are nervous to try? Women, this is M -F June 16 9:00 a.m. 11007 `— M -F July 7 9:00 a.m. 11008 the class for you! Sign up with a friend — M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 11009 and learn a fun new skill together. M -F Aug. 4 10:10 a.m. 11010 Learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with a female instructor. Registration Fee $44.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Onbe SWIM LESSONS — LIL' TOTS Tues. June 10 7:30 p.m. 11027 146 Check out our class for your lil' tot specifically designed Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons for their comfort level and needs! For ages 3 -4. A great M -F June 16 9:00 a.m. 11028 start to lessons! Limited to 4 participants per class. Parents do M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 11029 not accompany child in the water. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 10 5:10 p.m. 11011 • • Tues. June 10 5:45 p.m. 11012 Tues. June 10 6:55 p.m. 11013 SWIM LESSONS — ADAPTIVE Classes once a week for 9 weeks — $40.00/9 Lessons Scheduled or by arrangement times available for all ages Sat. June 14 10:45 a.m. 11014 I with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio one Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons student/one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. M -F June 16 10:10 a.m. 11015 Registration Fee $90.00/10 Lessons. (Activity #11032 by M -F June 16 11:20 a.m. 11016 arrangement only. Registration Fee $9.00 for one 30 min. M -F July 7 9:00 a.m. 11017 lesson.) M -F July 7 11:20 a.m. 11018 Day Begins Time Activity # M -F July 21 10:10 a.m. 11019 M -F June 16 10:10 a.m. 11030 M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 11020 M -F July 21 9:35 a.m. 11031 M -F Aug. 4 9:35 a.m. 11021 By arrangement only; www.citvofbrooklyncenter.orQ or M -F Aug. 4 10:10 a.m. 11022 call Natalie 763 -569 -3317. Activity #1 1032. Recreation Brochure 33 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities continued SPECIALTY CLASSES �=f 2( QnliM COMPETITIVE FITNESS SWIMMER Qnhe SWIM LESSONS —SENSATIONAL LEVEL 6 SWIMMING FOR TEENS For those who may be interested in Are you between ages 10 -18? joining a swim team. Stroke analysis and ¢ (` - Want to learn how to swim? This a development, speed turns and starts and 4 ' class is for you! Join us & build your basic fitness will be emphasized. confidence in the water. Focus is on Registration Fee $44.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes individual needs. Everyone is welcome! Classes 30 minutes. Monday -Friday for 2 weeks. Day Begins Time Activity # Day Begins Time Activity # Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons M -F July 7 11:20 a.m. 11033 Tues. June 10 7:30 p.m. 11044 M -F Aug. 4 11:20 a.m. 11034 Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons M -F June 16 10:10 a.m. 11045 �IIli>ie DIVING — FUNDAMENTALS — M - F June 21 9:35 a.m. 11046 `��`'��' LEVEL 6 / M -F Aug. 4 9:00 a.m. 11047 This class is part of the new Red Cross swimming program designed to mix both � WATER SAFETY AIDE swimming strokes with diving skills. This If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the exciting class allows you to improve your swimming as well as place to start! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming work on your dives. Registration Fee $44.00/10 Lessons. ability. Students will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the Classes 30 min. Classes Monday -Friday for 2 weeks. instruction of quality lessons. Participants will work with Day Begins Time Activity # experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 11035 apprentice. All materials are included in the fee. Classes 1 hour. Day Begins Time Activity # e DIVING — SPRINGBOARD Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $75.00/10 Lessons Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for Tues. June 10 5:45 p.m. 11048 �� spring, terms, positions and basic front and back dives. Classes Monday - Friday for 2 weeks — $75.00/10 Lessons Must be at level 3 or above swimming ability. M -F June 16 10:10 a.m. 11049 Day Begins Time Activity # M -F July 7 9:35 a.m. 11050 M -F July 21 10:10 a.m. 11051 Classes once a week for 10 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons M -F Aug. 4 9:00 a.m. 11052 o 2 w Classes Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $44.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 10 7f 11036 By arrangement only; Natalie 763 -569 -3317; Activity #11053. M -F June 16 11:20 a.m. 11037 M -F July 21 11:20 a.m. 11038 Qulme LIFEGUARD TRAINING — N �D e SYNCHRONIZED SWIM RED CROSS Would you like to work at a pool? This N �D CLASS American Red Cross class is for you! Class will Are you a level 4 or above swimmer? If emphasize victim recognition, surveillance & ^ ` so, try synchronized swimming! Learn basic equipment -based rescues. Includes Standard First synchro skills and a routine. For the beginner Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Must and advanced beginner. Instructor USA Synchro Level I. be at least 15 by last day of class & pass pre - Registration Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. Classes 45 min. course test. Day Begins Time Activity # -Activity #10866 meets Friday, May 30 & June 6, 5:30 – Tues. June 10 7:15 p.m. 11039 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 31 & June 7 from 10 a.m. -6:30 p.m. e JUNE JUMP START & Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Registration accepted now for Lifeguard Training Classes. Looking for a way to jump start your summer! Come in Registration Fee $200.00, includes book & pocket mask. for a mini session of lessons before summer is in full No refunds issued one week prior to the start date of class. swing. Each session contains 4 lessons, each 45 minutes in Day Begins Time Activity # length. Choose either Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs. for 2 Weekend Class May 30 5:30 p.m. 10866 weeks. For children ages 4 & older. Some children may be M -F June 9 -13 12 -6:00 p.m. 11054 tested the first day to assure correct swim level. Classes have an M -F July 7 -11 12 -6:00 p.m. 11055 average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Parents do not accompany child in water. Registration Fee $25.00/4 Lessons. Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # Q n l Me Look for this symbol throughout the M &W June 2 5:30 p.m. 1 -2 11040 brochure. These activities and classes are M &W June 2 6:30 p.m. 1 -3 11041 available for online registration at T &TH June 3 5:30 p.m. 1 -2 11042 N D T &TH June 3 6:30 p.m. 1 -3 11043 www•cityofbrooklycenter.org www.cityofbrooklyncenter,org 34 Recreation Brochure o I c a 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 763 - 569 -3400 (Recreation Office) 763 -569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, diving boards, exercise room and sauna during hours listed below. Hours subject to change. SUMMER HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 9 - AUGUST 31, 2008. •Individual Membership - Available to one person. *Dual Membership - Available to two people who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. • Senior Membership - Available to Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older. Proof of residency required. • • Senior Dual Membership - Available to two Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. *Household Membership - Available to two adults and up to three dependents age 17 & younger or full -time students age 22 and younger who are attending post- secondary school. Proof of residency and post - secondary status required. •Household+ Membership - Additional dependents may be added for $6.00 per month, per person. MEMBERSHIP PRICES OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year Monday, Wednesday Tuesday Thursday &Friday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Individual $26.00 $70.00 $125.00 $203.00 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults only - 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. Dual $35.00 $95.00 $168.00 $273.00 Adults only - 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. & Noon to 1:00 p.m & Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lap Swim 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Senior $20.00 $54.00 $96.00 $180.00 Senior Dual $28.00 $76.00 $134.00 $252.00 Saturday Sunday Household $40.00 $108.00 $192.00 $312.00 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Adults only - 11:30 a.m. to Household+ $6.00/ $18.00/ $36.00/ $72.00/ 1:00 p.m. Lap swim dependent dependent dependent dependent 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE *PUNCH CARD PRICES -Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna Monday - Saturday Sunday 10 25 50 100 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Punches Punches Punches Punches WATER SLIDE SCHEDULE Child up to age 14 & $28.50 $67.50 $127.50 $240.00 Senior 62 &older Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday &Sunday Thursday, Friday & 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Youth ages 15 -17 & $38.00 1 $90.00 1 $170.00 1 $320.00 Saturday Adult 18 & over 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. *Use of water slide is an extra $1.00 per time when using punch card option. • Pool - An adult must accompany children ages 5 & Punch cards are good for one year from purchase date. Younger in the pool. Swimsuits required. • Wading Pool - Available for children 6 & younger when GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES supervised by an adult. Swimsuits required. • Water Slide - The recreation department reserves the right With Slide Without Slide to open the water slide during non - scheduled times. Children Children up to age 14 & $4.00 $3.00 who are less than 52" tall and wish to use the water slide Senior Adult 62 & older must pass swim test or be accompanied by an adult. • Exercise Room - For ages 15 and older. Shirts and tennis Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.00 $4.00 shoes required. Adult 18 & over • Sauna - For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. • Locker Rooms - Coin operated lockers provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢. No children over age 5 allowed in COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED opposite gender locker rooms. Family locker rooms Monday, May 26, Memorial Day available. Friday, July 4, 4th of July • Game Room - Coin operated pool table, air hockey, & Monday September 1, Labor Day video games! • Vending Machines - Candy, beverage & snack items. Recreation Brochure 35 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org . o 7 U f N S11D119 IfffO SWIK SLIDE & SPALRI LE* � SCHOOLS OUT SWIM BASH*� f Friday, June 6 & Tuesday, June 10,1 -8:00 p.m. �� ( 1 -5:00 P.M. Enjoy one of your first days of summer vacation at the pool. A �"( U ` h Celebrate the 4' of July week! �� D �� great way to celebrate that summer is here. Bring your pool Don't miss these special pool activities. floatable items, try a ride down the water slide, or take an Monday, June 30 — Special Prize Drawings! adventurous jump from the diving boards! Enjoy great tunes Tuesday, July 1— Fun Float —Bring your floatable! poolside! School age children grades K -12 can pay regular pool Wednesday, July 2 — Bring Picnic Lunch & Eat Poolside! admission and ride the water slide for FREE! Music from 3- l Thursday, July 3 — Rockin' & Rollin' at BC Pool! 7:00 p.m. Meet Dunkin the Dolphin at 3:00 or 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 4 — Closed Note: Not all school districts are done by this day, check your child's school calendar. S AMMINC LESSONS 101'IM YYITH DAD* _ DO LPHIN BIRTH . , . S DUNKIN THE DOLPHIN EXTR' IIAGANZA Sunday, June 15,1 -5:00 p.m. Friday, July 18 &Friday, August 15,1 -5:00 p.m. PACKAGE — $40.00 Celebrate Dad's special day with him at the PA P Y BIRTHDAY RTY Come show off your new swimming skills with an community center. No matter what age Friday, June 27, 12:30 -2:30 Includes he is, bring ur Dad swimming or Central Park P� m. extravaganza of pool fun! Bring the coupon from . Use of the party room for I% hours! FREE. All fathers will receivegfree� your skills sheet and get in free! Come with a friend , � r Dunkin turns 2! •Pool admission for up to 10 children. admission to the pool and water slide and listen to tunes while you float away the day. Fun We're celebrating with a Birthday Party. • Unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children. when accompanied by one or more And, you are invited! for everyone! Join us on the patio for a barbecue children at regular prices. A great Play Games! Music! Dancing! special of a grilled hotdog chips and beverage for The $40.00 NON - REFUNDABLE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED opportunity for Dads and kids to have Face Painting! only $1.501 WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION. fun together! Hotdog, chips, beverage &birthday A minimum of seven days notice required Youth 14 & cake! Gift bags for first 200 children. 1 Fee for additional children for the - " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "' under can swim (Appropriate for ages 3 -12.) Dolphin Birthday Party Package is $4.00 each. WA CKY WEDNESDA & 1! ATU OLYMPICS* Adults and youth ages 15 &older pay regular pool and June 18, July 16, August 20 use water slide Wednesday, July 23, 1 -4 p.m. water slide admission fees. 1 -5:00 p.m. for $2.50! Lunch & Games on Patio ♦ To make a reservation, call 763 -569 -3400 Monday - Friday Wednesdays just got more fun! c at 12:30 p.m. between 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adult making the reservation Celebrate the third Wednesday of E It's wet! It's wild! It's our annual Water is responsible for supervising party. Room limit 25 including each month with fun and friends E Olympics! A fun afternoon of relays, games & supervising parents. Minimum height to go down water slide poolside, music, and prize drawings! : * prizes. Come for the Olympics! Ride the is 52 ". Children less than 52" must pass a swim test to use T.G.I.F. FUN FLOATS i i the slide or be accompanied b an adult. Swimsuits r c Escape the heat and chill out with: awesome water slide. Take a dip in the pool. We p Y q Every Friday, 5 -8:00 p.m. in swimmin ool, some amazing tunes. cant promise you a gold medal, but you have gP ...................... ............................... , Thank goodness it's Friday! For a great time. ♦ You may bring commercially prepared or store bought cake, unsinkable fun, bring your • - ice cream, pre - packaged beverages (no red, orange or grape s favorite fun float to the pool. dye) and/or order pizza from restaurants. No other food HIP HOP NIGHT* Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach items, including crockpots, salads, sandwiches, or balls, floating animals, and DOG D A YS OF ' homemade items permitted. Saturday July 12, 5 - 8:00p.m. noodles are all welcome. Water & slide is available. SUMMER* Saturday August 9, 5 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 1 - 5:00 p.m Br oo klyn Pump it up! Get down with your Come escape the heat with a cool I Shi Creek Parkway favorite Hip Hop Hits! Join our dip in the pool. Dine on the patio special DJ who will be spinning the with your friends and family as you enjoy B rooklyn tunes for a jammin' good time! *General Admission Prices Apply a hotdog, chips and beverage for $1.50. 763-569-3400 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 36 Recreation Brochure Recreation Brochure 37 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 33 REFUND POLICY NOTE INCLEMENT WEATHER • Requests for refunds must be made . Participant substitutions are not If classes or other recreation activities at least 24 hours before first class. allowed. (You cannot sign up one are canceled due to inclement weather, child and replace him /her with a we will attempt to make them up. • A $5 cancellation fee will be sibling or friend.) Sometimes circumstances beyond our charged per class, activity or control do not make this possible. membership up to $200.00. • We cannot prorate activity fees. WEATHER LINE • For classes, activities and . We do not hold spots. Programs may be canceled due to memberships over $200.00, 3% of weather conditions. Call 763 - 569 -3442 the fee will be deducted from the . If a child is not picked up for a recorded message about activity refund. immediately after class, $5 fee is cancellations. Cancellations may be charged for every 10 minutes after announced on WCCO -AM 830. • No refunds given on classes or class ending time. activities of $5 or less. • Spectators are not permitted. INSTRUCTORS WANTED • If you find it necessary to cancel Class attendance is limited to after the first class, make your participants. If you have a talent you would like to request 24 hours before the second share with children and/or adults, please class. Classes and memberships will • Children may get food, paint, or call the recreation department at 763 - be prorated plus the cancellation fee glue on their clothing & shoes in art 569 -3400. Instructors are needed to will be deducted from the refund. & cooking classes. Wear old clothes teach swimming lessons, fitness classes and/or bring a paint shirt or apron. and children's programs. We look • No refunds will be issued after the forward to hearing from you. second class. • Photograph notice: Staff takes pictures of program participants to • Refunds for classes, activities and use for publicity purposes. Photos BROOKLYN CENTER memberships paid with a credit card may appear in the brochure, on the COMMUNITY CENTER at the community center in person, website or other marketing by phone, mail or fax are credited to publications. 763 - 569 -3400 the same credit card. AUXILIARY AIDS OFFICE HOURS • Refunds for activities paid with a Auxiliary aids for persons with credit card using eConnect (online) disabilities are available upon request at Monday — Saturday registration will be refunded by least 96 hours in advance. For 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. check; please allow 2 -3 weeks. information, call the director at 763 -569 - 3407. Persons with hearing or speech Sunday • Refunds for classes, activities and impairment are served by the MN Relay 12 p.m. — 5 . ' 00 p.m. memberships paid by cash or check Service, 711 (TTYNoice). are refunded by check. Checks are mailed; please allow 2 -3 weeks. DISCIPLINE HOW TO CONTACT US REFUND POLICY FOR To insure a quality experience, a policy of discipline has been created. Rules will Recreation Director HOLIDAY, be given the first day of class. Students Jim Glasoe 763 - 569 -3407 LIFEGUARD TRAINING & who do not follow the rules set by the ONE DAY CLASSES instructor will be given one warning. If Program Supervisors they choose not to follow the rules a Joe Ericksen 763 -569 -3382 • Requests for refunds must be made second time, they will be sent home Kathy Flesher 763 - 569 -3405 at least seven days before the class from class and will not be allowed to Sue LaCrosse 763 -569 -3406 date. No refunds will be issued later return. No money will be refunded. than seven days before the class Aquatic Supervisors starting date. LIABILITY Kirsten Jankovich 763 -569 -3317 • Refund cancellation fees as described under refund policy The Recreation Department does not Natalie Ramirez 763 - 569 -3317 provide accident insurance for apply. participants in any of its programs. Register online at If classes or activities are canceled by Participants assume all inherent risk of www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org the recreation department, a full injury from their involvement in with Visa or MasterCard refund will be issued. programs or activities. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 38 Recreation Brochure R EGIST RA TI O N 1 e- Connect (Online) WALK -IN MAIL -IN /FAX -IN Registration Begins Registration Begins Registration Begins Wednesday, May 7 Saturday, May 10 Tuesday, May 13 IF YOU'VE TAKEN A CLASS 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you have taken a class from us, Register at the Mail- In/Fax -In registrations will be you already have a login ID and customer service counter at the processed on a random basis. Use family account PIN number. If you Brooklyn Center Community Center the form on back page. Mail to: need assistance with the numbers, Brooklyn Center Recreation call 763 -569 -3400. Department, 6301 Shingle Creek TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT PHONE -IN Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN • In person at the community Registration Begins 55430. Fax number is 763 -569 -3434. center Monday, May 12 • Call 763 -569 -3400 Payment must be included. Online at 9:30 a.m. Please have your www.cityofbrooklvncenter.or� Visa or MasterCard number ready. select parks & recreation, family account form. Phone -In registration hours: Once you have your login ID and family account PIN number, you are Monday — Saturday Visa and MasterCard ready to register for classes online. acc e p ted. 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. are acce p TO REGISTER FOR Sunday CLASSES ONLINE 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. VIS4 1. Go to www.cityofbrooklvncenter.or2 2. On the Homepage gos Make checks payable to cli City of Brooklyn Center. 3. Click on an activity name and select "Add." 4. Enter your login ID number and your family account PIN number. 5. Under "select a Client" select the REGISTER EARLY family member who will participate Registration is on a first -come, first - in that activity. served basis. Instructors are not FINANCIAL 6. Select "Continue" to continue permitted to accept registration. The ASSISTANCE shopping or "Go To Checkout." recreation department reserves the right 7. Repeat steps 3 -5 to register for to cancel classes when an insufficient Limited to Brooklyn Center residents multiple classes or to register other number of people have signed up. who could not otherwise take a class due family members. Waiting lists are kept for classes that financial reasons. For information, c 8. Click "My Basket" to check your are full. If there are sufficient requests call the director a 76 3 -5 69 - 3407. current registrations before checking and if space and an instructor are Financial assistance i s noot f available vlable out. Please verify that you have the available, additional classes may be online. Requests and registration must be made in person. correct family member(s) registered. formed. 9. To check out, click "OK" on the security notice, complete your credit Classes have a minimum and maximum card payment (Visa or MasterCard), number of registrants. Some fill to NO and hit "Continue." Be sure to select capacity early. In other cases, if they the Complete Transaction Button. appear to be under enrolled, we have to NON- RESIDENT FEES (Note: you may print your receipt.) cancel classes several days before the Unlike many of our neighboring starting date. There have been instances communities, Brooklyn Center does tand Look for this symbol throughout where individuals have expressed an not charge non - resident fees for any the brochure. These activities interest in a class already canceled. o f our programs, classes o r classes are available for Please register early to avoid community center memberships. online registration. disappointment!! Recreation Brochure 39 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org • ' C� � L3i0►�,'1�] � • C�6 Thursday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. of 59th & Dupont to 69th & Dupont High School Band Competition! Drumlines! Floats! Community Groups! For information about getting a unit in the parade, call 763- 569 -3400! Schedule of Events on Page 28. Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Form (Use separate form for each person.) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Name Male Female The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Address meets the third Tuesday of each City Zip Code month at 7:00 p.m. at the Phone H) () W) community center. This commission advises the City Council on the Master Contact E -Mail parks and recreation program in Activity # Activity Name Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, Activity # Activity Name chairperson; Gail Ebert; Muriel Lee; Roger Peterson; John Russell; Tom Birth Date Grade Amount Paid Shinnick; Richard Theis. Parent Name Department Mission Form of payment: ❑Check Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may Credit Card Information: ❑Visa ❑MasterCard share in the God given right to Card Holder's Name Exp. Date beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that each may herein Number find the laughter of childhood, the Special Needs (including food allergies): acceptance of youth, the fulfillment For swim lessons, indicate swim level of adult life, and the companionship Youth sports t -shirt size of old age, through a healthy, Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be processed before satisfying use of leisure time. May 13, 2008. For registration information, see page 39. City Of Presorted Standard E BROOKLYN U.S. Postage Paid CENTER Permit No. 2170 Minneapolis, MN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430