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Home My WebLink About2002 Edition 135 May-June Edition 135 May /June 2002 Ci ty wa t A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center i 9POYM6A Ton Senior Services The City of Brooklyn Center offers many opportunities for senior SOCIAL CLUBS adults through its programs, activities, and classes. These Leisure Time Drop -In Meets Wednesdays for cards and socializing opportunities are directly sponsored or co- sponsored by the City throughout the year. and are supported by your property tax dollar and state aids. Brooklyn Supper Club Meets on the third Friday night of each month. COMM(JNITY PROGRAMS Includes dinner, entertainment, and cards. Men's Over 55 Drop -In Volunteer run and hosted by The Crossings 5 Cities Senior Transportation Program Co- sponsored by the Manor Apartments. An informal group for guys to drop in Mondays at cities of Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. 12:30 PM. Participants can shoot pool, play Buck Euchre, Bridge, 500, Transportation for persons 60 years or older to scheduled events, or Cribbage. programs, and shopping. Come for Lunch ... Stay for Bridge Volunteer run and hosted by Elder Express Transportation Provides transportation for Earle Brown Terrace Apartments. Meets the first and third Thursday of senior adults to medical and dental appointments in Brooklyn the month at 1 PM. Lunch offered at noon. Center or North Memorial and/or their affiliated clinics. Mini 500 Tournaments Volunteers run the tournament one Saturday Flu Prevention Clinic Hosted at Community Center. per month excluding December and June. Tournaments scheduled for AARP -55 Alive/Mature Driving Classroom training to help 12:30 -3:30 PM at the Community Center. persons 50 and older improve their driving skills. Earle Brown Days 500 Tournament Volunteer run tournament at the Senior Information Fair Features cribbage tournament and Community Center on Friday of Earle Brown Days week. entertainment sponsored by Brooklyn Center Police Department Book Discussion Group Meets once a month from 1 -2:30 PM at at Brookdale. Robbinsdale. Co- sponsored by the Cities of Robbinsdale and Crystal. Monthly Senior Adult Newsletter The Senior Happenings tells Donut Make You Wonder Co- sponsored by the cities of Robbinsdale, what activities are going on at the clubs, monthly trips, and some Crystal, New Hope, and Senior Services of District 281. Meets once a community activities or services that are being offered. month on Wednesday at Crystal for interesting and informative programs and, of course, donuts. ACTIVITIES Community Tripsters Open to people ages 55 years and older who Silver Slippers Dancers All members of this dance group are 50 enjoy getting away for the day and meeting new friends. Trips are years or older. They meet and practice at the Community Center. offered each month to fun and educational areas. Co- sponsored by the Performances are throughout the Twin City area. cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal, and New Hope. Blood Pressure Screening Last Wednesday of the month, 10 -11 Brunch Bunch Meets the third Tuesday of the month. Co- sponsored AM. Run by a volunteer once a month at the Community Center. by the cities of Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale. Gift Trunk Handcrafted items for sale that are made by senior Forum and the Fork Lecture and organ concert at Westminster Town adults. Hall Forum followed by lunch at various locations. Co- sponsored by Pool, Sauna, and Exercise Room Community Center. the Cities of Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale. Earle Brown Days Events & Parade Holly Sunday Community Center annual event in December. SENIOR ADULT CLASSES Free entertainment, refreshments, Santa, sleigh rides, and Senior Aqua Exercise; Deep Water Exercise; Senior Drop -In Cards; lighting of the Community Center holiday tree. Strength Training; Aerobic Fitness & Fun For 60 +; Aerobic Fitness; Kid's Shopping Korner Intergenerational one -day event Body Fat Testing and Analysis; Pottery; Round Dancing; Ballroom assisted by volunteers. Dancing; Taekwondo; Swimming Lessons; Adult CPR; Tennis Holiday Bazaar Held at Park Center High School the first Lessons. Saturday in November. Over 100 exhibitors rent space and sell their handmade items. Brooklyn Center Women's Club Open to all ages. Held the For more information on Senior Adult activities, second Tuesday of each month, September -May at the programs, and services call Program Community Center. Speakers, programs, refreshments, Supervisor Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. community service projects, and monthly day outings. ��►►--vv Community Center Concession Stand Features refreshments = ri112Ie1'11 Turn to page 1? and you will find and a place to relax with friends after exercising or swimming. the listing of all Recreation Programs. Centerbrook 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course Golf leagues; golf lessons. 2001 Community Highlights and Services COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Centerbrook Golf Course Located at 5500 North Lilac Drive, Centerbrook is located on 28 RECREATION AND SERVICES acres in the heart of the city. With its challenging nine -hole, par three layout, Centerbrook appeals to all level of golfers. Open to Administration the public, Centerbrook offers open golf, organized leagues for The Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department men, women, youth and seniors, corporate outings, and golf consists of the Recreation and Government Buildings Divisions, tournaments. In 2001, more than 30,000 rounds were played at and is also responsible for the operation of the Brooklyn Center Centerbrook. Community Center and Centerbrook Golf Course. Earle Brown Days Festival Community Center The Earle Brown Days Festival serves as the annual civic Located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, the Community Center celebration for Brooklyn Center. Hosted Earle Brown Days features an Olympic sized indoor swimming pool, a thrilling 150' events in 2001 included a parade, an arts and crafts fair, a teen water slide, concession and arcade areas, an exercise room, street dance, youth golf tournament, and many family activities. meeting, and activity rooms. With all of these amenities, there is little doubt why the Community Center is a popular recreational Earle Brown Days culminated with a fireworks display that destination for residents. attracted as many as 5,000 spectators. 2001 Community Center highlights included planning and Oa Events /Activities preparation for remodeling. The remodeling work necessitated w The 90 Birthday celebration for the City of Brooklyn Center closing of the Center from December 1, 2001. The reopening is was held in early February and included a dinner, dancing, a scheduled for April 29, 2002. fabulous fireworks display, and the filling of a time capsule. A small addition has been built on the northeast side of the The Entertainment in the Park" program once again brought 10 building. The lower level of the addition will include a ground- quality music groups to Central Park on Tuesday nights during floor customer service desk and attached offices for the the summer. These free concerts feature a variety of musical Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. The styles and consistently draw good crowds. upper level of the addition will include a large "community" meeting room. The annual Halloween Party held at the Community Center was In addition to the new space, the Community Center remodeling home to almost 200 costumed kids in 2001. will include an interior elevator, accessible rest rooms, In addition, the 2001 edition of the Holiday Bazaar included remodeled locker rooms with the addition of "family" dressing more than 110 "crafters" and attracted several thousand interested areas, rebuilding the wading pool to include a "zero depth entry", shoppers to Park Center High School. a larger second floor exercise room and adjacent aerobic room, and additional improvements., < Adult Sports Adult sports leagues and activities continued to be very popular in 2001. While over 290 teams took advantage of organized leagues for softball, volleyball, broomball and basketball, several hundred more individuals took part in our exercise, pottery, Community band, adult specialty, Community Tripsters and adult dance offerings. Dudley Classic Softball Tournament The Year 2001 marked the 19th anniversary of Dudley Classic Softball Tournament. The "Dudley" annually attracts the top softball teams in the nation to vie for a berth in the United States Goals for 2002 Slow Pitch Softball Association's World Series. In addition to . Successful completion of the Civic Center remodeling top -notch talent, the Dudley consistently draws some of the project. largest crowds for softball in Minnesota with upwards of 6,000 . Continued development of new programs and activities fans coming to Brooklyn Center to watch the action. for residents. • Continued emphasis on marketing of the Community Center and Centerbrook Golf Course. • On -going service plan review for all divisions. 2 2001 Community Highlights and Services FISCAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION The Fiscal and Support Services Department has been Remodeling of City Hall workspaces resulted in new and reorganized into a customer service oriented entity that provides improved access to City Hall for residents by the close of 2001. fiscal support to internal customers as it relates to budget, The reception desk can now be accessed through double, payroll, financial reporting, property valuations, and assessments handicap accessible doors from nearby public parking, on what services and external customers as it relates to utility billings, used to be the Police Department lower level of City Hall. To special assessments, property valuations, and financial reporting. date, construction continues on the upper level of City Hall. This list is not all- inclusive, but does identify major areas of Improvements due to be completed in the spring of 2002 will emphasis. Conversion to a new financial management, payroll, include easy accessibility to the Council Chambers and public and human resources will be completed by year's end. This new meeting rooms, improvements in the lighting and functionality of system will permit better recording and reporting capabilities for the Council Chambers for public meetings, and provision of fully City financial activities and operations. accessible restroom facilities for the public. The City retained it's a -1 bond rating in 2001, received A special primary and special election were conducted in the recognition for outstanding achievement in financial reporting, spring of 2001 to fill the vacant seat of Debra Hilstrom who was and adopted a comprehensive budget plan for 2002 that included elected in 2000 to serve in the Minnesota House of several structural changes. Representatives District 47B. Councilmember Tim Ricker was the successful candidate for the office of Council Member. Priorities for fiscal year 2002 are: • Completion of conversion to new information system. Public outreach efforts continue with development of a web site • Enhance reporting and access capabilities through for the City of Brooklyn Center. The site includes access to existing information infrastructure. Council meeting agendas, minutes, and City Ordinances for the • Continue funding of neighborhood street projects. benefit of the public. The web site will be expanded in 2002. • Continued recognition of outstanding financial Residents are invited to visit the site at reporting. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.mn.us. EARLS S,OWN HERITAGE CENTER Coordinated the Random Acts of Kindness celebration during Cities Week in October 2001. The City Council recognized 35 %Hosted over r r`, nominees and an elementary school for performing acts of 900 events and �+ � kindness during 2001. 98 wedding receptions. Coordinated the commission recognition reception in April 2001. YProvided the The City Council honored City advisory commissioners and public with expressed appreciation of the service of past commissioners. access to snowmobile, scrapbook, „. coin, doll, stampin', CITY DEPARTMENTS /SERVICES Amish, and corporate Administration (763) 569 -3300 product shows. Assessing (763) 569 -3310 YProvided on -going corporate education training sites for many Brooklyn Center Liquor (763) 561 -2420 companies, including Honeywell, MN Legal Education, Centerbrook Golf Course (763) 561 -3239 Medtronic, and Organizational Concepts International. Community Center/Recreation (763) 569 -3400 %Represented the facility to travel and meeting planners at a Community Development (763) 569 -3330 variety of industry related tradeshows. Earle Brown Heritage Center (763) 569 -6300 ➢Developed a retreat market for the Inn. Finance/Water (763) 569 -3320 ➢Welcomed Cory Gigstead to his new position as Food and Police (763) 569 -3333 Beverage Director. Public Works Engineering (763) 569 -3340 ➢Presented a positive financial impact for the year. Public Works City Garage (763) 569 -3380 3 -� 2001 Community Highlights and Services PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Administration Special 1*U&_4s/Projeats ➢Annually prepares a detailed 5 -year Capital Improvement ➢Work continues with Mn/DOT on the design of the TH 100 Program (CIP) to plan for all upcoming construction projects, Segment 4 project; work on the CP Rail bridge replacement will begin in late March 2002. including a financial analysis of the City's ability to pay for ➢Work continues with Mn/DOT on the design of I- 94/694 the projects. ➢Annually sponsors a Landscape & Garden contest to improvements, with construction in Brooklyn Center starting recognize and encourage beautification in neighborhoods. in 2003. ➢Completed fieldwork and design for several 2002 projects. ➢Annually sponsors an Arbor Day event with a local school. ➢Obtained high - resolution color aerial photography from Teachers are provided special educational materials, and Hennepin County, converted and color corrected it, and then students help plant one or more trees on school grounds or a made it available for use with the city's Geographic nearby park. A donation from the Lions Club enables a group Information Systems (GIS) applications. of students selected by the school to visit the Landscape ➢Implemented an updated GIS application called LogisMap, Arboretum. In 2001, Palmer Lake School participated, and which provides easy desktop access to property information, planted 200 tree seedlings in the Palmer Lake Basin. mapping, and aerial photography. ➢Works with volunteer gardeners to expand garden plantings at the Construction Projects Arboretum and in ➢Designed and managed ten construction projects in 2001: Central Park. • $4.8 million in street projects; ➢In 2001 the • $400,000 in utility improvements; and Department held an • $515,000 in park, trail, and sidewalk projects. Open House for several hundred people at the ➢Streets in the Garden City north area were reconstructed. Central Garage to Utility improvements were also made. This area includes all showcase Public Works the streets between Xerxes and Brooklyn Boulevard, from activities. Gardens in Central Park 63rd to I -694. The project also included improvements to ➢The department is a France, Grimes, and Halifax west of Brooklyn Boulevard and member of the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed north of 63` Management Commissions, which study and set standards for storm water management and surface water quality in a 10- ➢Sidewalk trip hazards throughout the City were repaired or city area. The Commissions are in the process of completing ground. their Second Generation Plans to focus more closely on water quality in the 16 lakes and 5 streams in the watershed. ➢A major project was the construction of the Brooklyn Boulevard Roadway and Enhancement Projects. The City Central Garage completed enhancements north of Noble, and worked jointly Maintenance with Hennepin ➢The Central Garage fleet is currently comprised of 70 cars County and , " and trucks and 89 pieces of large equipment, plus about 93 Mn imp prove on pieces of small equipment. An additional 16 pieces of p ; ,^ ?aver ^ specialized equipment are not owned by the Central Garage between 65th and ' but are maintained at least in part by Public Works mechanics. Noble. This y , ➢Completed 1,831 repair orders and 226 miscellaneous work project should be orders. completed by Summer 2002. = Capital Outlay -' ➢Replaced two 72" grooming mowers, a one -ton cargo van, and a pickup truck for Parks; a trackless sidewalk plow for Streets; two pickup trucks for Public Utilities; a Fire Department Suburban; and five squad cars, the DARE van, Entrance to Brooklyn Center and the radar SMART trailer for the Police. ➢Updated the vehicle diagnostic software and added hardware to troubleshoot electronic diesel engines. 4 2001 Community Highlights and Services a Water and Sanitary Sewer Storm Drainage Maintenance Special,9tudies1IProjects y 1.3 billion gallons of water were supplied through 115 miles y Staff has been working with the Shingle Creek Watershed of water main from the City's 9 wells. Commission to develop a Twin Lake Management Plan and ➢The safety of the drinking water supply is monitored daily as conduct additional water quality diagnostics and monitoring. required by the Minnesota Department of Health. Utility staff took 384 coliform bacteria samples and ran 377 fluoride Construction samples, all of which met all safety standards. ➢Performed preventive maintenance on 957 fire hydrants. yTwo new storm water ➢Responded to 2,475 service requests, including 572 meter treatment ponds were changes along with meter readings, pressure problems, and completed in the Palmer water quality concerns. Utility staff responded to 1,468 Lake Basin to help Gopher State One -Call requests to locate underground improve water quality utilities. (Call before you dig!). and storm water ➢1.1 billion gallons of sewage flowed through the City's 105 conveyance, one in East miles of sewer main. Palmer Lake Park and " yearly maintenance of the City's sewer system one in the southwest Storm water treatment pond involved root sawing approximately 24.6 miles of sewer main, area of the basin. A routine cleaning, and checking all manholes at least twice. storm drainage channel was also dredged to improve drainage ySecurity of the City's water system was reviewed after 9 -11 from the north. and was found to be very safe. Parks Special Studies/Projects Special Studies/Projects YThe mandated annual Consumer Confidence Report was yStaff continues to work with the Brooklyn Center School prepared and circulated to residents as an insert in the summer District to design a unified layout for the new elementary City newsletter. The report includes the most recent water school and revised park facilities on the combined Grandview quality test results. Park/Earle Brown School site yStaff worked together with the Corps of Engineers to develop a Corps project to stabilize the eroding Mississippi Maintenance River riverbank in the vicinity of a City sanitary sewer yDuring 2001 mowed 350 acres of turf once per week for 22 interceptor main. The project will be constructed in 2002. weeks. yMaintained 11 buildings and 8 picnic shelters. Construction %Maintained a combination of 19 hockey and skating rinks. YThe wellhouse for Well #4 near Evergreen School was )o Maintained 16 tennis courts. expanded to provide more room for electric controls and yMaintained a combination of 31 baseball, softball, and pumping equipment. football fields. ); well pumps are pulled and serviced every six to seven +'Maintained 23 node and streetscape areas. years. Well #5 was pulled and pump motors, shafts, and other parts were repaired or replaced as necessary. Construction yReplaced the shelter building at East Palmer with new picnic Streets shelters. yDuring 2001 there were 41 snow events. 1,446 tons of salt yInstalled 7 new park trail lights, 4 new park entrance signs, were spread on 105 miles of streets. 47 miles of sidewalks and and 3 new drinking fountains. paved trails were snowplowed and maintained. yConstructed a new equipment storage building at yPatched and cracksealed 25 miles of City streets. Centerbrook Golf Course. yStreet sweepers removed 2,103 cubic yards of debris and yRepaved trails at Central and Lions Parks. leaves from the streets. yRelocated the skating and hockey rinks in Central West. yAbout 200 traffic control, 30 street name, and 250 bus stop yInstalled new ballfield lights at Evergreen, and irrigated the signs were installed. The street name signs were fabricated in- softball outfields. house. yStriped 35 miles of streets and maintained 92 cross walks and 45 school crossings. yTrimmed and pruned 100 trees. 5 2001 Community Highlights and Services POLICE Administration D.A.R.E. ➢In 2001, the Brooklyn Center Police Department The 2001 D.A.R.E. program was presented by the Police answered 25,747 calls for service, an increase of 1,600 Department to 5th and 6th graders in the community. calls from 2000. A complete analysis of criminal statistics Highlights are: Seven schools and more than 500 students will be available from the State of Minnesota in April or graduated from the D.A.R.E. training; two D.A.R.E. May of 2002. officers spent a total of 500 hours in the classroom; Fly Air ➢Police employees gave 46 presentations with a total D.A.R.E. Day at the Crystal Airport - 200 adults and attendance of about 575 citizens. children celebrated with plane rides and prizes; D.A.R.E. ) tours of the police facility were given with over 290 Track and Field Day had over 100 participants and many citizens attending. parent and civic volunteers; 20 students rode the D.A.R.E. ➢The SMART trailer was used more than 160 days and entry in the Earle Brown Days parade; D.A.R.E. officers more than 215,000 vehicles were checked for speed. spent over 100 hours reading and visiting K -3rd grade children. National Night Out About 120 Watch Groups participated. There were Other Activities/Events numerous dignitaries teamed with police officers to visit :=More than 1,500 youth, ages 7 -14, participated in the groups. Summer Fun. yTraffic Safety Awareness Day was held August 29, Safety Camp 2001, in cooperation with Brooklyn Center High School 35 third and fourth graders participated in the safety camp and the school patrol. More than 150 motorists attended that was held over two days in August. This cooperative the event. effort with Parks and Recreation and the Brooklyn Center Fire Department was an outstanding success. Goals for 2002 Continue and improve code enforcement and Explorer Post compliance activities Currently eight active teens participate in the law . Coordinated efforts of the Police and enforcement program to expose them to various aspects of Community Development Departments. the law enforcement profession. In 2001, the Post placed . Increased effort and focus on high density areas second in the crime scene event at the annual law while continuing neighborhood enforcement. enforcement conference. They also participated in a . Continue to evaluate additional approaches to training conference held in Duluth where they placed first achieving improved compliance. in the crime scene search event. Increased proaodi ty towards crime fighting Code Enforcement • Increased visibility of Police in neighborhoods ➢Code enforcement conducted inspections of all and apartment complexes. residential properties for code violations during the . Continuing and expanding the participation rate calendar year 2001. in neighborhood watch programs. %Code enforcement completed 1,442 violation reports for Including public safety information in all City the year 2001. Of that number, 1,367 violation reports newsletters. were the result of the Summer Sweep initiative. ➢Code enforcement issued 69 citations or formal Continue traffic calming efforts and expand complaints for the year 2001. Of those, 54 were from the Summer Sweep initiative. information available to the public • Continuing enforcement efforts through multiple resources. • Continuing and expanding information to the public on traffic safety and calming efforts. 6 2001 Communitij Hig hlights and Services FIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT During 2001, Brooklyn Center Fire Department responded to 982 Building Inspections emergency runs, a decrease of 2 %, including: 2,007 permits were issued in 2001, with a value of more than ➢221 fire runs with 10 being major house, garage, or apartment $71.5 million fires with damages exceeding $800,000; the remaining fire runs • 956 building permits were vehicle, dumpster, and burned food calls. . 346 plumbing permits ➢400 medical and personal injury accidents. . 450 mechanical permits ➢232 false alarms. • 80 sign permits ➢0 water rescue /dive calls. ➢129 miscellaneous calls, including CO alarms, and requests for • 30 sewer and water permits assistance by homeowners. • 83 fire permits ➢Over 2,000 children visited the station or visited at the school • 62 other miscellaneous permits during fire prevention week led by Roger Rieffenberger. ➢Over 300 people stopped by the West Fire Station to have their 4,339 permit inspections were completed blood pressure checked. ➢Firefighters spent over 4,000 hours training on Monday nights Joslyn Redevelopment and attending special firefighting schools at the various state Vo- Redevelopment of the Joslyn poleyard site located in the Tech College's to stay current with the latest firefighting skills. southwest corner of Brooklyn Center continued in 2001. In September 2001, a 109,588 square foot industrial building, Fire Relief Association housing the Toro Company and Baker Furniture was completed, ➢The Fire Relief Association donated over $35,000 to schools, adding to the 203,000 square foot Wickes Furniture distribution senior class parties, and other organizations in Brooklyn Center center completed in 1999. The former Environmental Protection and its school districts. Agency Super Fund Site is being privately developed with ➢The Fire Department recruited three additional firefighters in financial assistance provided for cleanup of the site in the form 2001. of grants from the Minnesota Department of Trade and ➢The Fire Department received its Thermal Imaging Camera in Economic Development and Metropolitan Council and the use of December that was donated to the fire department. tax increment financing from the City of Brooklyn Center. Construction on the third phase of the project is anticipated in the Goals For 2002 near future. ➢Continue to respond in a timely and efficient manner to all emergency calls. 69' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard ➢Promote fire safety in our community by inspecting all Development apartment/rental units and all industrial and commercial property Acquisition and demolition of properties on the northeast corner every 18 months. of 69` and Brooklyn Boulevard was completed in 2001. This ➢Complete preplans for all commercial and industrial property approximately 5.2 acre site contained some of the older in Brooklyn Center commercial property along Brooklyn Boulevard. The City's ➢Recruit additional firefighters especially people who are Economic Development Authority has entered into a available during the day. Development Agreement with a private developer for ➢Continue to train and maintain State Certification for our construction of a neighborhood retail center on the property. The firefighters by weekly training sessions and attending special project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2002. schools. u 7 ft Public Safety New PARE. Safety Tips Underage Drinking and Driving A new D.A.R.E. video In Minnesota it's illegal to drink if you're under age 21. If starring RETRO BILL is you drink and drive, you are not only subject to the designed for D.A.R.E. state's DWI laws, but you also face penalties under officers to help kids in Minnesota's "NOT A DROP" law. Under "NOT A grades K -4 about important DROP," if an officer observes you operating a motor safety lessons. vehicle and determines you've been drinking, you'll lose your license. For how long? From 30 to 180 days. The RETRO BILL helps put fun into safety education with length of suspension will depend on your prior record his colorful character, cool cars, and great safety [MN Statute 169.1218]. reminders. The D.A.R.E. officer has about twenty different lessons with RETRO BILL that provide Persons under the age of 21 make up 7 percent of all information and discussion with the D.A.R.E. officer Minnesota's licensed drivers, but account for 15 percent about important safety topics. Some of the topics of the drivers involved in fatal crashes. The driving include: how to deal with strangers, how to deal with ability of young people is more likely to be impaired by anger, how to avoid fights, learning to follow directions, small amounts of alcohol than that of older drivers. what's going on around you, and saying "No" to drugs, Young drivers who have been drinking are more likely alcohol, and tobacco. than older drivers to be killed in traffic crashes, even when their blood alcohol level is under .10 P ercent. This unique and special video has won 2001 and 2002 Children's Film Festival Award. Out of 46 countries and 759 of all car and motorcycle accidental 100s of videos, the D.A.R.E. safety tips video is the best. deaths are teens and young adults. This is a great example of D.A.R.E. working and 14alf of them are alcohol - related. continually improving to help kids be their best. The D.A.R.E. program in Brooklyn Center continues to BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is expressed in be very strong with the core curriculum aimed at 5th and percentage of alcohol to blood. The higher the BAC 6th grade students. The kids are taught through active number, the more impaired a person is. Some drinkers learning and role -play about making good decisions. may be intoxicated at a lower BAC because of D.A.R.E. officers can relate through their police contributing factors such as: experience and straight talk about the consequences that • body weight drugs and violence can have on them. D.A.R.E. talks • body makeup (male or female) about complex issues of drugs and violence on a kid • amount of alcohol consumed level helping to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs, . rate of alcohol consumption reduces attitudes and intentions of using substances, and improves their attitude towards law enforcement. Many of the kids enjoy the friendly contact by police in the D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E. is strongly supported in Wei ht 100 120 1ao 1so 1ao 200 220 ;0 02 Brooklyn Center and was taught this year in the following schools: 1 lass 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.08 W 0.04 0.04 0.03 • Earle Brown Elementary 3 lasses o.oa o.03 • Evergreen Park Elementary • Garden City Elementary 1 lass 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 • 1 Northport Elementary 2 lasses 0 OE 0.ti 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 • Orchard Lane Elementary 3 basses 0 08 0AJ 0.041 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 • St. Alphonsus School • Willow Lane Elementary 1 ounce 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 2 ounces 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 3 ounces �� 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 8 Be a Responsible Pet Owner Dogs and cats are an important part of the community in that they provide companionship, recreation, and protection for many citizens. If not properly treated and controlled, pets can become a nuisance and a hazard to persons and property, and the reasonable regulation of dogs and cats is necessary to provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City. Picking up after your pet is part of responsible pet ownership— it's also required by the City's animal control ordinance. The City of Brooklyn Center, Community Services Officers, and everyone who lives in Brooklyn Center appreciate your cooperation. Following are some reminders for pet owners: *KEEPING OF DOGS AND CATS IS LIMITED. No family or family member shall keep, harbor, or have custody of more than two dogs exceeding six months of age in the family dwelling unit or on the family premises. No family or family member shall keep, harbor or have custody of four or more cats exceeding six months of age in the family dwelling` unit or on the family premises. *Dog owners must securely attach an identification tag or plate to the dog's collar so that it can be readily seen. The tag or plate must contain the name and home telephone number of the owner or other person who is keeping the dog. The identification tag or plate must be worn by the dog at all times when it is off the owner's or keeper's property. -Dog owners must have their dogs vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian with an anti - rabies vaccine that is currently effective. •It is unlawful to keep a cat or dog in any unsanitary place or condition, in a manner which results in noisome odors, or in any way which constitutes a nuisance or a disturbance by reason of barking, howling, fighting, or other noise or to maintain a condition which unreasonably annoys, injures, or endangers the safety, health, morals, comfort, or repose of any person or property. -All cats and dogs must be kept under restraint, meaning a cat or dog must be controlled by a leash or at heel beside a competent person having custody of it and obedient to that person's commands, or within a vehicle being driven or parked on a public street, or if it is within the property limits of its owner's premises. -Owners shall not allow their cats or dogs to foul any property, including City parks and open spaces. Owners are required to carry supplies for excrement removal when walking their cats or dogs. Complete copies of the animal control ordinance, Chapter 1, are available at City Hall or visit the City's web site at www.cityofhrooklyncenter.org Questions can be directed to the City Clerk's office at (763) 569 -3300. i 9 Code Enforcement Sweep Brooklyn Center Cares Begins May 1 Brooklyn Center Cares is a program that assists the As part of this year's Neighborhood Code Enforcement elderly and disabled with property maintenance. Summer Sweep, Brooklyn Center City staff will be Frequently, those who need assistance are identified conducting inspections of all residential properties in through inspections conducted by the City. This program is a cooperative effort of City government, civic Brooklyn Center. These inspections are being conducted organizations, and citizens. in an effort to preserve and/or raise property values, resolve exterior code violations, and maintain a good Some of the civic organizations that assist include: relationship between neighbors in Brooklyn Center. • Community Emergency Assistance Program Inspections will begin on May 1, 2002, and will run throughout the summer. Inspectors will not come onto (C.E.A.P.) — (763) 566 -9600 • Household and Outside Maintenance for the your property unless there is a report of a violation that cannot be observed from the roadway. Inspectors may Elderly (HOME) — (763) 504 -6985 • Northwest Housing Resource Center — (612) enter your property by sidewalk or driveway in order to check reported violations or to conduct a closer 588 -3033 investigation of suspected violations. If a violation is found on your property, you will be sent a letter advising These organizations provide free or minimum cost you of the violation and a time frame in which to correct assistance to those in need. If you receive a violation the violation. Most violations are given 14 days to letter and are elderly or disabled, Brooklyn Center comply. Some major violations are given 30 to 60 days Cares can connect you with the organization that can best assist you. to comply. Following is a list of the most common violations and the time frames which are given. If the violation is not corrected in the time allotted, a second As always, the goal of code enforcement is not to issue violation letter is sent with half the original time to citations, but rather gain compliance. Please do your part correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected, a to help make Brooklyn Center a great place to live. citation may be issued. If you cannot correct the violation in the time allotted or have questions regarding a violation, please contact the Neighborhood Liaison at First -Time Homebuyer the Brooklyn Center Police Department at (763) 503- Mortgage Loans Available 3173. in Brooklyn Center 14 Day Violations Below market rate financing will be available for first- • Garbage Storage /Removal time homebuyers purchasing homes in Brooklyn Center • Unlicensed/Inoperable Vehicles beginning this spring. Loans will be available from the • Illegally Parked Vehicles Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP), offered • Accumulation Of Junk/Furniture/Debris through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency • Yard Maintenance (mowing, seed/sod) (MHFA). The MCPP offers below market rate mortgage • Proper House Numbers financing for first -time homebuyers. You must be a first - time homebuyer, defined as a person who has not had an 30 Day Violations ownership interest in a principle residence other than the • Electrical Hazards property being purchased during the last three years. • Fences (repair /replace /paint) You must also meet income guidelines established for • Accessory Buildings (including garages) the program. • Windows /Doors • Stairs /Decks Eligible properties include single family, qualified 60 Day Violations condominiums, townhomes, and two -unit duplexes. • Foundation/Exterior Walls /Roof /Siding • Driveway/Parking Area Repair 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 additional information on the program call the City Offices at (763) 569 -3300. 10 Home Repair And Chore Services Housing Resource Center Can Provide Available To Senior And Disabled Technical and Financial Assistance for Residents Your Home Remodeling Plans Brooklyn Center residents who are 60 years of age or older or The Northwest Housing Resource permanently disabled may qualify for help with home Center was created in partnership maintenance, repairs, and chores. The services are provided by with the Greater Minneapolis two non - profit agencies, Senior Community Services and Metropolitan Housing Corporation Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), in (GMMHC), the City of Brooklyn cooperation with the City of Brooklyn Center. Center, and other suburban communities, along with community ° ° o The program offered by Senior Community Services is called financial institutions and state, Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.). regional, and county agencies. The Repair services offered by H.O.M.E. include: Housing Resource Center is funded in part by the City of Brooklyn 4W • Interior and exterior painting jobs Center. • Installing bathroom safety bars • Secure handrails The Housing Resource Center can: • Fixing running toilets or leaky sinks . Assist homeowners with flexible financing tools to • Repairing doors that "stick" complete home improvement projects. • Sealing cracks and caulking • Replace washers in leaky faucets . Assist homeowners through the complex construction • Other minor carpentry, or minor home repair work process when renovating their homes including written scopes of work, construction cost H.O.M.E. has a core staff with a network of skilled workers information, and assistance with education on and volunteers to do repairs. Fees for the services in the construction bid process, evaluation of bids and work H.O.M.E. program are assessed on a sliding fee scale based on completed, and construction monitoring. income. Anyone needing service may call Valerie or Angela at H.O.M.E. at (763) 504 -6985. In addition to the services listed above, the Housing Resource Center Northwest is offering Brooklyn Center homeowners a Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) also rehab incentive rebate of 10, 12, or 15% on home provides services to Brooklyn Center residents 60 years of age improvement projects (upcoming projects only). Money is or older or who are permanently disabled. CEAP's program is limited and will be dispersed on a first -come, first -served called HandyWorks and services under the program include: basis. The rebate amount cannot exceed $3,000. Qualifying homeowners' income must be less than $69,920 and they must • Lawn mowing live in Brooklyn Center. • Housekeeping • Household maintenance The Housing Resource Center Northwest is located at 2140 • Raking and yard cleanup 44th Avenue North in Minneapolis. All services of the • Window washing and other home chores and cleanup Housing Resource Center are provided at no cost to Brooklyn Center residents. CEAP's HandyWorks chore services are provided at modest cost to eligible seniors and disabled persons. Persons For information on services described in this article you can interested in services from the HandyWorks program should call the Housing Resource Center Northwest at (612) 588 - call CEAP at (763) 566 -9600. 3033 between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday through Thursday. The H.O.M.E. program and HandyWorks program are funded in part with federal funds received from the Department of 1� f O 12 g p age Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the City's Turn to overall Community Development Block Grant program. The answers to some of your City encourages anyone interested in learning more about questions on home these services and programs to call the agencies at the numbers listed above. improvements and remodeling guidelines. R r Home Improvements /Remodeling Answers to some of your questions. What should I do before installing ➢Hire a registered surveyor to mark your Why do I need a permit? a fence, hedge, or wall? property lines OR use a metal detector or ➢You will benefit from the knowledge ➢Know where your property lines are dig to locate the property stakes that are City staff has regarding building codes before you dig. Don't assume the old located at each of the four corners of your and general construction practices to trees or bushes mark property lines. lot. Six inch metal stakes are buried about insure your construction project is built 6 to 12 inches in most residential right, will be safe, and will last. Your ➢A fence can be placed on the property neighborhoods. permit reduces the potential hazards of line; however, it is recommended that unsafe construction. fences (including posts and foundations) ➢The City does not get involved with be placed at least 4 to 6 inches inside the property line disputes. ➢If your project does not comply with property line. The City cannot arbitrate applicable codes, property insurers may the neighbor disputes regarding the What if I want to add a garage or not cover work done without permits and placement of fences. No fence, hedge, or shed to my property? inspections. At the time you sell your wall can be placed in the public right -of- ➢Accessory structures (such as sheds home, you may be required to prove that way or boulevard (located between the and garages) are limited to 15 feet in code requirements were met by making curb and the property line). height and one -story. Each property is costly repairs. limited to two accessory structures. The ➢Brooklyn Center Ordinances do not total square footage of all accessory How do I get a permit? require that the "nice" side of the fence structures cannot exceed the dwelling ➢Permit applications may be obtained at be placed facing the outside. Fences and foundation size. City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, walls should be made of durable, decay between the hours of 8 Am and 4:30 PM resistant materials and must be properly ➢Any two structures on a property must maintained in structure and appearance. be at least 6 feet apart unless attached. ➢In most cases, the homeowner may pull Hedges shall be trimmed as needed to a permit for work when the homeowner maintain height and aesthetics. ➢Minimum lot line setbacks for is doing the work. When a contractor has accessory structure are: been hired, the permit must be pulled by ➢A permit is required only if the fence is . 5 ft. from the rear the licensed contractor. Contact the City over 6 feet in height. Opaque fences, . 3 ft. from the side to confirm that a contractor is licensed hedges, or walls along front yard . 25 ft. from the side corner before you begin. property lines abutting streets shall not . 35 ft. from the front exceed 4 feet in height. ➢For projects involving new ➢Decks are not allowed in the front construction, additions, and renovations, ➢A fence, hedge, or wall higher than 4 setback area. a review of your plan is required. A site feet is allowed along interior property plan and building plan must be submitted lines and in the rear yard area. Fences, Why do I have to install smoke at the time you apply for the permit. hedges, or walls cannot be placed above detectors after making home the centerline of the street in the sight What does a permit cost. triangle. improvements? ➢The cost of a permit is generally based ➢You are required by State law to install on the valuation of the project. The ➢ Call Gopher State One two working smoke detectors (battery operated) in all permit fee includes plan review and a days before you dig and they will mark sleeping rooms when improvements total State surcharge. all underground utilities. 1- 800 - 252 -1166 more than $1,000. or (651) 454 -0002. When and how do I get an When do I need a permit? inspection? How do I locate my property lines? ➢Call the Community Development ZInspections are required at various ➢Locate your property lines before Department at (763) 569 -3300 to fmd out stages of a project. Call the City at (763) installing a fence, adding to any structure, if you need a permit. A permit is 569 -3344 to schedule an inspection. All or making additions to your home. It is generally required fo: the following: new necessary inspections will be printed on the responsibility of the property owner construction; additions or renovations, the inspection card. Call 24 hours in to accurately locate property lines. decks, basement finish, re- roofs, fences advance for an inspection. over 6 feet, fireplaces, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and furnace and air conditioning. 12 __ i ¢� CFAP Offers Free Career Clothing to Low - a�. Income Women in the Community CEAP's Career Clothing Program for women started out as a biannual event, in the early 1990s. Due to its incredible popularity, it is now operated as a permanent program. Career Clothing provides free business casual and professional clothing for low- income women who are looking for a job, are currently employed, attending school, or involved in housing search. In 2001, there were 477 visits to the Career Clothing Closet and the dollar value of the clothing distributed totaled over $20,000. Many of the women who use this program are making the transition from welfare to the workplace and do not have the necessary clothing for an interview or a day -to -day work wardrobe. Women can shop once each quarter with a referral to the program and are allowed to select up to three complete outfits, as well as shoes and accessories, at each visit. Women wishing to use the Career Clothing Closet must have a referral from one of "When people look CEAP's 14 partner agencies. Appointments are required to shop in the Career Clothing good they feel good Closet. about themselves," The Career Clothing Closets are stocked entirely by donations and currently need sizes 16- says Jessica 24. Shoes, purses, and other accessories also accepted. Donations must be fashionable, in Cassellius, Career good condition, on hangers and may be dropped off at the Brooklyn Park CEAP office Clothing Coordinator between 8 Am and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. CEAP is located at 6840 78th Avenue at the Brooklyn Park North, Brooklyn Park. For more information, call CEAP at (763) 566 -9600. office. �rf Election Judges Needed for Fall Elections ► September 10 and November 5 R Elections judges play a vital role in the administration of election procedures in each voting precinct. Election judges help guarantee that the rights of voters are protected on election day. R Anyone eligible to vote who can read, write, and speak English can be an election judge. However, an election judge cannot be a candidate in the election or closely related (spouse, parent, child, or sibling) to a candidate. Also, election judges cannot be closely related to another election judge in the same precinct. R Election judges are paid an hourly rate of $7.50. R Training is provided. A mandatory two -hour training session is held within two weeks prior to the election. R State law allows one to take time off from work to serve as an election judge without penalty. Before doing so, the employee must give the employer at least 20 days written notice. R Interested residents may call the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3306 to learn more about becoming involved in the community as an election judge. Thank you for your active citizenship! 13 Permit Needed For Recreational Fires The Fire Department receives numerous calls each Crystal Airport year relating to complaints about neighbors burning non - compliant wood and other materials, leaves, Open House &c Fly -In grass, and garbage and drifting smoke into adjacent homes g ve ry creating noxious odors in the Sunday, June 16, 2002 neighborhood. Citations will be issued by the Police 7:30 AM - S:00 PM Department for any burning of any materials other than clear dry wood. Activities include pancake breakfast by Crystal Lions, static displays of the aircraft and aviation Brooklyn Center residents can set an occasional equipment, and airplane and helicopter rides. recreational campfire, but must first obtain a recreational fire permit from the Brooklyn Center Access is located on County Road 81 at 58th Fire Department and comply with the rules and Avenue North. Event sponsored by aircraft owners regulations for such campfire. Recreational fire & operators at the Crystal Airport, the Crystal permits are issued upon application and expire Aviation Association, and Metropolitan Airports December 31 annually. Recreational campfires are Commission. Call (763) 531- I000forinformation. those which are set: 1. in a fire pit one foot below grade, maximum of three feet in diameter with an outside edge rimmed with rock or brick; 2. in an approved outdoor fireplace; or, Rummage Sales 3. in a commercially manufactured steel outdoor v Residents are allowed temporary sale of personal fire pit which complies with the three -foot Property, provided the number of sales does not exceed size limitation. The recreational fire permit is four per year and the duration of the sale does not not required when preparing food outdoors in exceed three consecutive days. a manufactured barbeque grill which uses ,, A temporary sign on -site is allowed for the duration of propane or charcoal. The recreational fire the sale, only provided it does not permit allows for four occasional cooking or recreational fires per month, with asix -hour exceed six square feet in size. Banners maximum burning time, using only clean dry and streamers may also be displayed on the property where the sale is being wood. Prior to starting a recreational campfire, residents must call the Fire conducted. 4P Department. Failure to call the Fire v Temporary off -site signs are limited to three square Department or any violation of the regulations will result in revocation of the fire permit. If feet in area and may be placed on other residential you are interested in the rules and regulations Property, provided that property owner's permission for recreational fires, call the Brooklyn Center has been obtained, for the duration of the sale only. No Fire Department at (763) 503 -3160. rummage sale signs are allowed on commercial, industrial, or public property. Call before you burn (763) 503 -3110 14 Water Line Flushing Sewer Backups Brooklyn Center utility crews will flush water lines If you experience a sewer backup problem, call the City beginning Sunday, April 21, 2002. The process will occur before calling a sewer cleaning service. City public utility for four consecutive nights beginning at 9 PM and personnel will respond and determine if the blockage is in continuing until 7AM. the City sewer line or your private sewer line at no charge to the resident. If a sewer cleaning service is called first The flushing may loosen rust in the pipes that could stain and the blockage is in the City line, the sewer cleaning laundry. Residents are encouraged to check their water service typically will charge the resident for the call out. before doing laundry _ The City won't reimburse you for that charge. and to delay doing laundry, especially y N CALL whites, until the K 4 r KK � �� 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Weekdays (763) 569 -3390 or process is completed (763) 569 -3300 in their area (see ��i :3 �� ;�yr ' After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays map). 4 Z y (763) 569 -3333 (Police Department) CO 19 Y N �' ' / 2 Flushing Schedule - $; Public Utility on -call personnel will assist with Area 1 - April 21 t ,o ° ,� the problem. Area 2 - April 22 r' �;; , H Area 3 - April 23 RANT FLUSHING If you hire a sewer cleaning service and they Area 4 - April 24 remove tree roots, please notify the City to prevent a secondary backup from occurring. A secondary backup can occur when roots cleaned from WATER RESTRICTIONS private house sewer lines get lodged in the main City sewer line. If unchecked, this could result in a sewer May 1 - September 30 backup in your basement as well as your neighbor's ODD -EVEN SPRH4nZJG BAN basement. Permanent water restrictions are now in effect from May 1 Does your homeowner insurance cover sewer backups? through September 30 every year. This odd -even sprinkling ban Occasionally sewage will backup into businesses and/or does not apply to private wells — only the City water supply. private residences as a result of blockages in private sewer This ban will be enforced. services or the public sewer system. When this occurs, in addition to the mess and odor, considerable damage can If your street address is an ODD number (for also occur to property. Most homeowner insurance policies example, 5917, 4501), you may water your lawn will not cover this without a special rider and the City will and garden on ODD numbered days of the month not cover damages unless it is proven that the City was (for example, July 5) negligent in maintaining its system. The City recommends If your street address is an EVEN number (for you consider obtaining a rider that would cover such example, 5916, 4500), you may water your lawn damage if it would occur. and garden on EVEN numbered days of the month (for example, July 6) DID YOU KNOW? -- These water restrictions have been enacted to encourage water The City maintains 114.66 miles of conservation and to keep utility rates as low as possible. Without Watermains water restrictions, the City would have to consider building a • 9 wells, 3 million gallons storage reservoir and pumping station, at an estimated cost of $3.3 in 3 towers million. Your water rates would increase an estimated 20 cents . 974 hydrants, 1,363 valves per 1,000 gallons, or by 20 percent. Thank you for cooperating! • 8,894 metered connections BROOKLYN CENTER • Average of 1.3 billion gallons WATER DEPARTMENT (763) 569 -3390 pumped per year 15 Special Materials Drop -Off City Of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Saturday, May 4, 2002 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 8 AM t0 3 PM e -mail the City at: Operations - Maintenance Building info @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park City Hall (763) 569 -3300 Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Center - Crystal - New Hope Recreation (763) 569 -3400 ACCEPTABLE -NO CHARGE Emergency 911 • Antifreeze, used oil, oil filters Police non - emergency (763) 569 -3333 • Batteries- household /electronics, automotive, utility Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 • Electronics -TVs, stereos, VCRs, PCs, radios Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by the • Household items - artificial Christmas trees, holiday MN Relay Service, 711 (TTYNoice). decorations, clothing, shoes, jewelry, cooking utensils, small appliances, books, towels, bedding, pillows, Mayor Myrna Kragness eyeglasses, luggage, sporting goods, games, musical Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 instruments, office equipment & supplies, computer mayorkragness @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us software, tools Councilmember Kay Lasman • Paper- cardboard, books, catalogs, magazines, telephone Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 books, office & school paper, newspaper, boxboard councilmemberlasman @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us (non- coated food boxes) Councilmember Ed Nelson • Scrap metal- brass, aluminum (window and door frames Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 w/o wood or glass), bath tubs (cast iron and steel), metal councilmembemelson @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us bed springs and frames, clothes poles, swing sets (no cement), bicycles, lawnmowers, BBQs (remove all Councilmember Robert Peppe m wheels and plastic or wood) Voicemail: (763) 569 -3446 councilmemberpeppe @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us ACCEPTABLE -FEE AS INDICATED Councilmember Tim Ricker • Appliances -$10 each — water heater, refrigerator, freezer, Voicemail: (763) 569 -3449 washer, dryer, dishwasher, range top, stove, oven, councilmemberricker @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us microwave, residential furnace, humidifier, City Manager Michael J. McCauley dehumidifier, garbage disposal, trash compactor, residential air conditioners (window or central) City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of • Tires and rims — passenger -$1 each; pickup truck -$2 the month at 7 PM. Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM each; truck -$7 each; farm/tractor -$12 each; rims -no before Council meetings. Watch City Council meetings live charge on cable Channel 16. Replays shown at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays • Sandbox -$15 each and 6:30 AM and 12:30 PM on Wednesdays following City Council meetings. NOT ACCEPTABLE • Furniture, baby equipment, automobiles, auto parts, riding I Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300. mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, paints /chemicals, carpet/padding, mattresses or box springs, residential remodeling debris (doors, screens, porcelain or plastic sinks, tubs or toilets) City's Official Web Site Free Wood Chips made from shredded tree debris and brush www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org is available (while supplies last) -no limit - excellent for mulch! Bring your own container and shovel. For additional information call (763) 493 -8006 Printed on recycled paper 16 �i u n1mer un , From Arts & Crafts,= to T -Ball! Fun activities for youth on pages 22 -27! Table of Contents 1 Adult Activities ................... ............................... 18 -20 k . Grand Re- Opening Celebration ............................... 21 Youth Activities .................. ............................... 22 -25 T- Ball / Softball / Soccer .............. ............................... 23 � Summer Fun Squad .................. ............................... 25 Preschool Activities ........................ 26 Teen Activities .......................... ............................... 27 Earle Brown Days Festival ....... ............................... 28 Entertainment In The Park Community Tripsters ........... ............................... 30 -31 Senior Adult Activities ........ ............................... 31 -32 Adaptive Recreation ................. ............................... 33 Centerbrook Golf ...................... ............................... 34 Tennis — Soccer — Football ....... ............................... 35 Community Bulletin Board . ............................... 36 -37 Class Locations ......................... ............................... 36 Summer Job Opportunities ....... ............................... 36 Center of Fun Special Pool Events ..................... 38 -39 Aquatic Activities ................ ............................... 40 -41 Pool Hours and Rates ............... ............................... 42 Registration Information .......... ............................... 43 Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 (763) 569 -3400 Adult Activities SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP WATER COMBO -New This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 Our new "combo" class combines warm up, stretching, years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age aerobic exercise and strength training for a full body workout. requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your The class is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Registration please furnish your doctor's name and number. No class July Fee $24.75/11 Sessions. Seniors may enroll in this class for 4. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. $20.90. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. Classes once a week, $20.90/11 Sessions # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 9 Wed. June 19 8:00 a.m. Community Center 1 Tues. June 18 8:00 a.m. Community Center Classes once a wee k, $ 19.00/10 Sessions DEEP WATER WORKOUT 2 Thurs. June 20 8:00 a.m. Community Center If you are looking for a new or different experience in water exercise, try this class! SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS Using a floatation device, If your summer schedule needs some flexibility, the drop -in this class combines card is for you. Cards may be purchased for any aqua or aerobic exercise, strength fitness classes. A one -time pass may be purchased for a training, sculpting and visiting friend for any of the classes, including the ones which water jogging for an have filled. Cards are non- transferable, non - refundable excellent over all body and have an expiration date. Senior Drop -In -Cards are for workout! The class is persons 62 years and older. If you have any questions, check designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a with Vicki or call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills are not CARD OPTIONS required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. # # of Classes Fee Floatation belts and noodles are furnished. Registration Fee 3 1 Class $2.20 $24.75/11 Sessions. Seniors may enroll in this class for 4 5 Classes $11.00 $20.90. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. 5 8 Classes $17.00 # Day Begins Time Location 6 10 Classes $22.00 10 Mon. June 17 8:00 a.m. Community Center POOL ACCESS FITNESS &AEROBIC CLASSES Class changes will be noted in class descriptions, on Brooklyn Center Community Center the fitness calendars available in classes & at the The community center pool features a full community center. Classes are added at the end to ramp with handrail to provide complete cover these cancellations. See inclement weather access to persons in wheelchairs and/or with policy on page 43. physical limitations. The ramp is located in ✓Exercise in air - conditioned comfort. the shallow end. */All aerobic classes offer complete and effective conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. ✓Classes include warm -ups, aerobic movements, muscle group work, and cool down stretching. ✓Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. */All classes are COED. AQUA EXERCISE /Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week. This can be a combination of classes or classes Water power! Join this invigorating high - energy class, which and walking, swimming, biking, etc. includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are ✓Register for a class and receive one complimentary encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you bonus pass which can be used to try another class. best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! No class July 6 and Aug. 31. Classes 50 min. Instructors; Jean #7; Kathy /Jean #8. Classes once a week, $24.75 /11Sessions # Day Begins Time Location 7 Tues. June 18 8:00 p.m. Community Center Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; Classes once a week, $22.50/10 Sessions sorry, we are not responsible. 8 Sat. June 22 8:00 a.m. Community Center 18 Adult Activities continued STRENGTH TRAINING AEROBIC /STEP COMBO "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class with unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, gain step aerobics. There will be a 10 minute warm up, 15 minutes strength and energy. Basic exercises using weights are geared of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by to individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a cool down and abdominal work. Stationary steps provided. healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength Come join this high - energy class! Registration Fee $27.00/12 training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. osteoporosis. Come join this class for an energy overhaul! # Day Begins Time Location Please wait until after the first class before purchasing 19 Mon. June 10 6:00 p.m. Community Center weights. No class July 2, 4 & September 3. Registration Fee $22.80/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. STEP /CIRCUIT TRAINING - NEW # Day Begins Time Location If you are ready to have the next step up in intensity, burn 11 Tues. June 11 10:30 a.m. Community Center more calories and increase your aerobic conditioning, 12 Thurs. June 13 10:30 a.m. Community Center step /circuit training might be just what you have been looking for. This workout provides alternating segments of step STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" - COED patterns, cardio conditioning and muscle strengthening. Each Strength training can build bone density, help lose weight, segment varies in intensity and can be modified for all levels gain strength and energize! Basic exercises using weights are of fitness. Class will also provide a weekly "AB" workout to geared to individual ability and can put you in tone the core muscles using a variety of exercises. Participants the shape needed for a healthier and more active need to bring 2 hand held weights to class. Please wait until lifestyle. Authorities claim strength training can after first class before purchasing weights. Registration Fee decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and $27.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly # Day Begins Time Location "AB" workout. Please wait until after the first 20 Mon. June 10 5:00 p.m. Community Center class before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. No class July 4. Classes 50 min. FITNESS DROP -IN CARD Instructors Vicki #13; Renae #14. Classes once a week, $27.00/12 Sessions Want to exercise but ... It's too hot outside. # Day Begins Time Location You want to bring a guest. You can't commit to a summer exercise schedule. 13 Mon. June 10 7:05 p.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $29.25/13 Sessions Just passing through town. 14 Thurs. June 13 7:05 p.m. Community Center Does your schedule demand flexibility? ?!!! Here's a perfect solution for you; design your own schedule!! This option is AEROBIC FITNESS AND FUN FOR 60 + ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev is an the same class every week. Drop -In Cards may be used for all inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you motivated fitness and aqua exercise classes. Cards are non- transferable and non refundable and may be used only during the with a variety of exercises. This morning program emphasizes summer session. All cards are of equal value, which will energizing routines designed to improve strength, flexibility & assist you in purchasing only the number you will actually use endurance at a level safe &comfortable for you. Although during the summer session. With adrop -in card, you can start program is directed towards individuals 60 years and anytime...now there's no reason not to exercise with us! older, interested individuals of variable ages may attend. CARD OPTIONS Come join us! No class July 2, 4 & Sept. 3. Registration Fee #21 D Classes $30.00 $22.80/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. #22 10 Classes $25.00 # Day Begins Time Location #23 8 Classes $20.00 15 Tues. June 11 9:30 a.m. Community Center #24 5 Classes $12.50 16 Thurs. June 13 9:30 a.m. Community Center #25 1 Class $ 2.50 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS* ** This low impact class offers a variety of exercises used to When buying your DROP -IN CARD, please indicate the class or classes, which you most likely will be attending. challenge all fitness levels. You are encouraged to participate will help: in the intensity level that suits you best. The class is fun and When determining whether w This wi have the minimum number to offers a great cardio workout, which includes 8 min. of step have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card aerobics. No class July 4, 6 and Aug. 31. Classes 50 min. one users. Before purchasing Drop -In Card, please check to see if Instructors Renae Cindy #18. the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. Classes once a week, $29.25/13 Sessions Please check the current fitness calendars for class location # Day Begins Time Location changes & cancellations. Sometimes circumstances beyond Classes once a a week, 17 Thurs. June 6:00 k . Community Center our control require us to cancel a class or change location; if , $ $2222.50/10 Sessions we know what class you regularly attend, we will make 18 Sat. June 22 8:00 a.m. Community Center every attempt to notify you. 19 Adult Activities continued BODY FAT TESTING & FITNESS ANALYSIS POTTERY LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES This non - invasive service uses near- infrared light and a mini- Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the computer to measure body fat within 1% accuracy! EASY! community center or have had previous experience and are (It's like having blood pressure taken without the pressure.) familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited Body fat is a more valid measure of health than weight, height, basis during the five -week period. The lab program is and tape measurements. Less body fat means less risk for heart designed for individuals who want to work independently. Fee disease and back injury. The computer takes the information includes use of lab and firing. Registration fee does not and sets up a week -by -week goal program for weight and include clay. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during body fat reduction. You will learn specific information the five weeks. No instruction. Final firing will be done the regarding your personal calorie intake and exercise Week of Sept. 9. Registration Fee $42.00/5 weeks. requirements to reach your target in a computer - generated # Day Begins Time Location realistic number of weeks. Your testing consultation will be 32 Weeks of - July 1 —July 29 To Be Arranged CC with an R.N. Registration Fee $10.25/1 Session. 33 Weeks of- Aug. 5 — Sept. 3 To Be Arranged CC # Day Date Time Location 26 Mon. June 24 5:10 p.m. Community Center MINI -500 TOURNAMENT 27 Mon. June 24 5:30 p.m. Community Center Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of 28 Thurs. June 27 5:00 p.m. Community Center $3 per person includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All 29 Thurs. June 27 5:20 p.m. Community Center players agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. 30 Thurs. June 27 5:40 p.m. Community Center Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, 31 Thurs. June 27 7:00 p.m. Community Center May 18, July 20 and August 17, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Take part in the EARLE BROWN DAYS Festival Join the MINI 500 TOURNAMENT on Friday, June 28. Same time COMMUNITY CENTER FITNESS CLUB and place. Park and enter on the lower level. Purchase a membership for the Brooklyn Center Community BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Center pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna and receive If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop -in book free passes to drop in to exercise classes offered through the discussions. The group is sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn recreation department. Exercise classes are scheduled year Center, Robbinsdale and Crystal and is open to anyone round at the community center and various neighborhood regardless of where they live. New participants are welcome. schools. There are classes for the beginner to the advanced. We meet at Robbinsdale Community Center, 4139 Regent Ave. N, room 105, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. If you have questions or After you purchase a membership, a community center staff are interested in coming, call Kathy (763) 569 -3405. person will give you the appropriate number of free passes based on the type of membership purchased and a list of Book Review and Discussion with author Cheri Register current exercise classes. Note: Sometimes circumstances Meet and hear Cheri Register, author of Packinghouse beyond our control require us to cancel a class or change Daughter on Tues., May 7, 1:00 p.m. Robbinsdale locations; therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual Community Center. Her work on this memoir has earned her to check the current schedule or call the community center numerous grants & at its completion a 2000 Minnesota Book before attending class. Award. She will discuss her memoir with participants who are encouraged to read the book. Pre- registration by calling (763) The free passes can be used for one year from 531 -1278. Donation of $1 is requested. Book Discussion * issue date and can be used at all fitness classes Group of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Robbinsdale will host that have not reached their maximum capacity. this event. Attend the same class or try different ones! Membership Purchased Passes Received On Tues., June 4, the book to be discussed is Antelope's Wife 1 Month 1 Free Pass by Louise Endrich. The book for July 9 is Girl in Hyacinth 3 Month 3 Free Passes Blue by Susan Vreehand. 6 Month 6 Free Passes 1 Year 12 Free Passes BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free screening is done at the following areas: Basic Fitness Orientation - In addition to receiving a fitness Brooklyn Center Community Center club pass, you are invited to drop in for a FREE basic fitness 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. orientation in the community center exercise room. You will Last Wednesday of the month — May, June & August learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe and 10 -11:00 a.m. effective workout. The orientation runs approximately 45 West Fire Station minutes. Call for the schedule. 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Tuesday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., For more information, call (763) 569 -3400. Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 20 ' cover our en t at our GM K-OMOG CUMnON SUNDAY, JUNE 30 I _5 P.M. Door Brooklyn Center Community Center Prizes! 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ENTERTAINMENT 1:15 p.m. Silver Slipper Dancers 2:00 p.m. Amazing Jeffo —the blind magician PROGRAMS 3:00 p.m. Time Capsule Ceremony Year 2000 Time Capsule will be sealed 3:30 p.m. Dedication HIGHLIGHTS Philip Q. Cohen Community Room Facility Tours Exercise Room Demonstrations ' Threads Among Friends Quilt Show Information About: Aquatics Program Fitness Classes Senior Clubs and Programs Facility Rentals NX Refreshments! Balloons for Children! SPECIAL POOL RATES Swimming Only - $1.00 Swimming &Water Slide - $2.00 (All Ages!) Sponsored by the - City of Brooklyn Center 21 Youth Activities GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR GIRLS — Grades 1 -5 ADVENTURES IN CRITTERVILLE — Grades 1 -6 Do you have an interest in developing beginning and Exploring our community is fun! Armed with binoculars and intermediate level gymnastics skills? This camp is for you. You compasses, join Diane for a nature expedition looking at the will participate with other girls of a many different types of insects, birds, and plant life. The fun comparable skill level. Emphasis is on continues as you make and paint your very own wooden nature developing your strengths, flexibility and wind chime. Snack & beverage provided. Dress for the weather; coordination. Tumbling and apparatus wear old clothes and shoes. Registration Fee $7.50/1 Session. fundamentals on gymnastics equipment will Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. be introduced according to ability. # Day Date Time Location Registration Fee $36.00/6 Sessions. Classes 106 Wed. July 10 1:00 P.M. Garden City Park 1' /2 h & Ch ours. Instructors Cassandra rissy. 107 Thurs. July 11 2:00 p.m. Community Corner t # Day Begins Time Location 99 Tues. June 18 7:05 p.m. Palmer Lake School SCRAPBOOKING — Grades 2 -6 100 Thurs. June 20 7:05 p.m. Palmer Lake School Scrapbooking is fun and a great way to organize your pictures and other fun stuff. Bring photos, certificates, cards and other memorable items. We RED, WHITE, & BLUE COOKING — Grades 1 -6 will be cutting and gluing items, so don't bring What better way to celebrate summer than with anything that cannot be altered. Book, scrapbook pages, stickers, delicious and patriotic snacks and desserts! We'll rubber stamping materials, & tape will be provided. Registration make a flag cake, red, white & blue cookies, Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. bars, and cupcakes. You will make different # Day Date Time Location snacks and desserts each week. Wear old clothes 108 Thurs. June 13 9:30 a.m. Community Center or bring an apron. Bring a container to take home 0 extras. Grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $21.00/3 Sessions includes BIG BEAD BONANZA — Grades 1 -6 recipe booklet. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Diane. If you like making projects out of beads, you # Day Begins Time Location will love this class. Paint and decorate a 101 Mon. June 17 9:30 a.m. Community Center cardboard- hinged jewelry box. Make great bead projects, such as necklaces, bracelets, rings or key chains to put in your jewelry box. Registration Fee $8.00/1 Session. Class SPIRIT OF AMERICA CRAFTS — 2 hours. Instructor Diane. dk Grades 1 -6 # Day Date Time Location Uncle Sam Wants You! Have 109 Mon. July 15 9:30 a.m. Garden City Park fun while honoring America by 110 Tues. July 16 2:00 p.m. Community Corner making a flag out of beads, ffwi which you can hang in your FONDUE PARTY — Grades 1 -6 room. You will also make an Fondue parties were popular in the 60's & 70's. Learn Uncle Sam Wreath. Just in time to celebrate the 4` of July! this fun way of preparing and cooking food. Learn to cut 4W Wear old clothes. Registration Fee $7.50/1 Session. Class 2 up fruit, vegetables, and treats. Then, using cheese and hours. Instructor Diane. chocolate, you will make delicious fondue sauces. The party # Day Date Time Location continues — we will dip all of our stuff into the sauces and eat! 102 Tues. June 25 2:00 p.m. Willow Lane Park Games & music will be part of the fun. Registration Fee 103 Wed. June 26 1:00 p.m. Community Corner $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. # Day Date Time Location 111 Mon. July 8 9:30 a.m. Community Center FUN WITH STAMPING & STICKERS — Grades 1 - 6 BABYSITTER'S TRAINING COURSE Stamp out summer boredom! Join us for great For ages 11 & up. Learn safe and responsible babysitting stamping and sticker fun with the Queen of c ` techniques and safety. Learn how to provide basic childcare, Stamping! Using a variety of rubber stamps, recreational activities for young children, how to prevent fun stickers, and markers, create greeting cards, accidents, and utilize community resources for emergency help. sN-1 —v- your own stationary, bookmarks, pictures and Children age 10 may also take the class, but cannot receive Red much more. You will be able to bring home all Cross certification. Bring a pencil and paper. On Saturday, bring „ of the things you make. Wear old clothes. lunch, beverage and snack. Registration Fee $37.00/2 Sessions Registration Fee $7.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. includes Babysitter's Training Handbook. Class meets Fri., June Instructor Diane. 7, 6 -9 p.m. & Sat., June 8, 10 a.m. —4 p.m Instructor Janet, Red # Day Date Time Location Cross Certified Instructor. 104 Tues. June 18 2:00 p.m. Community Corner # Day Dates Location 105 Wed. June 19 1:00 P.M. Evergreen Park 112 Fri-Sat. June 7, 8 Community Center 22 Youth Sports Programs CT � Immediate Registration Accepted for class #'s 113 —119 and 123 - 126 IN FULL SWING • In this program, there are no tryouts and EVERYONE will play. • Programs begin the week of June 17 — July 25 and meet twice a week. No weekends. • Each participant will receive a T -shirt. • Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to practices and games. Coaches are not permitted to transport children. • Depending on the number of teams, a game may occasionally be scheduled approximately %z hour later than practice time. • If the registration minimum has not been met, a location could be canceled. There are a minimum and maximum number per location. • Participants should bring a softball glove. A batting helmet is recommended. • In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. • Adult volunteer coaches are needed to assist instructor /coaches. If interested, please call (763) 569 -3405 for information. T - BALL YOUTH SOFTBALL For boys and girls going into kindergarten or first grade as of fall This league is for boys and girls who have completed grades 5 or 2002. This fast paced activity class is for kids who like to run, 6 during the 2001 -2002 school year. There are no tryouts and jump, throw, play games and have FUN! Children will LEARN everyone will play. This is a fun, instructional league with the basic fundamentals of softball and good sportsmanship while emphasis on mastering the skills and rules of the sport. Coaches also playing related skill games and relays. During the season, will call players after June 15. The games will be played on INTER -PARK GAMES will be played. Teams will play one Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15 or 7:30 p.m. beginning game in Crystal. See additional information under "In Full June 25. Games will be played in Crystal and New Hope. Swing" Registration Fee $32.00. Program 1 hour. Register at Crystal Recreation Department. For more # Day Begins Time Location information, please call (763) 531 -0052. Reg. Fee $32.00. 113 M &W June 17 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park East 114 M &W June 17 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park West JUNIOR SOFTBALL 115 M &W June 17 6:00 p.m. Northport Park West For boys and girls who have completed grades 3 or 4 during the 2001 -2002 school year. This program has been offered for the "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL last ten summers. A fun, instructional program with emphasis on For boys and girls who have completed grades 1 or 2 during the mastering the skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. The 2001 -2002 school year. This instructional program is designed majority of time will be playing softball. There are no tryouts for children to have FUN while LEARNING good and everyone will play. This is an excellent opportunity to have a sportsmanship, teamwork and the fundamentals of softball. fun time while continuing to develop good sportsmanship and During the season, INTER -PARK GAMES will be played. A softball skills. See additional information under "In Full game will also be played in Crystal. See additional information Swing" Registration Fee $34.00. Program 1 hour. under "In Full Swing" Reg. Fee $32.00. Program 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 118 M &W June 17 7:05 p.m. Kylawn Park West 116 M &W June 17 7:05 p.m. Kylawn Park East 119 M &W June 17 7:05 p.m. Northport Park East 117 M &W June 17 7:05 p.m. Northport Park West KICKIN' KIDS KICKIN' KIDS II For boys and girls going into grades 1 -3 as of fall For boys and girls going into grades 2 -3 as of fall 2002 who have 2002. This instructional program is designed for participated in Kickin' Kids a minimum of one year. Participants children to have FUN while LEARNING the in this fun instructional program will review and work on fundamentals of soccer. The program will be filled mastering the fundamentals of soccer. The majority of time will with many fun activities so "kids" can learn the basic skills be spent playing soccer games. Shin guards are recommended. needed to play soccer. Some inter -park games will be played in Each " Kickin' Kid" will receive a t -shirt! July 25 ends the July. For class #'s 123 & 124, this will require providing season. Registration Fee $32.00. Program 1 hour. transportation for your child one morning to the other location. # Day Begins Time Location (Coaches are not permitted to transport children.) Shin guards are 126 T &TH June 18 7:05 p.m. Evg. Football Field recommended. Each " Kickin' Kid" will receive a t -shirt! July 25 ends the season. Registration Fee $32.00. Program 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location LITTLE KICKERS 123 M &W June 17 10:30 a.m. Willow Lane Park For children eligible for Kindergarten in fall of 124 M &W June 17 10:30 a.m. Evg. Football Field 2002 or 2003. See Preschool Activities on page 26. 125 T &TH June 18 7:05 p.m. Evg. Football Field 23 Youth Activities continued KOOL KIDS CAMP July 30 — August 1 FALL Registration for the 2002 Fall Join us for cool outdoor activities - crafts, PRESCHOOL Preschool accepted until classes fill. games, special programs, and a cookout! You 2002 The preschool program at the Brooklyn will swim every day in the Olympic pool, ride Center Community Center is for children U s a the awesome 150' water slide, and see unusual ages 3 -5. Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2002 and toilet trained. reptiles and snakes. Celebrate the last day with (Children turning 3 between Sept. 2 -Oct. 31, 2002 may be placed an old fashioned beach party and barbeque. Bring your on a waiting list for future openings. There is no obligation to go swimsuit and towel. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided each on the list.) Interested persons will be notified as openings occur. day. For grades 1 -6. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 a.m. at West The program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, science Palmer, Willow Lane, Orchard Lane, Kylawn, Grandview and and community awareness. Your child will learn numbers, Evergreen Parks and the Community Corner. Location must have colors, games stressing coordination, finger plays and stories will minimum of six children. Bus returns approximately 3:45 -4:10 be read. Field trips and parent programs are part of the p.m. or drop off children at community center at 8:40 a.m. and curriculum. There are three, eleven -week sessions. (The spring pick them up at 3:30 p.m. Deadline to register, July 22, space session ends May 23.) Fee below is for the 11 week fall session. permitting. No refunds issued after July 22. Registration Fee If you find it necessary to request a refund after registering, there $35.00/3 Days. will be a $30 administration charge. An open house will be held # Days Begins Time Location for registered students and their parents prior to the first day 128 T,W,Th July 30 8:15 a.m. Community Center of class. If you have questions other then the status of class openings, call (763) 569 -3405. EXPLORER'S DAY CAMP # Day Begins Time Cost August 6 - 8 502 T &TH Sept. 6 9:00 -10:30 a.m. $135.00 It's back with new and exciting activities! If 503 T &TH Sept. 6 10:45 -12:15 p.m. $135.00 you are in grades 2 -6, join the outdoor fun and 504 T &TH Sept. 6 1:00 -3:00 p.m. $180.00 adventure. Learn to canoe, hike, cook, study 4 nature creatures, and more. Reptiles and snakes SAFETY CAMP - August 13 & 14 will visit us. Swim and use the water slide each day. You will Sponsored by the police, fire and recreation departments. Safety love the Patriotic Pool Party on the last day. Bring your issues including personal, bicycle, water, and fire will be taught swimsuit and towel. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided each in a hands -on, fun setting. Instructors from North Memorial, day. Camp will be conducted at Central Park and the Community State Highway Patrol, Hennepin County Sheriffs Department. Center. Bus pickups begin at 8:15 a.m. at West Palmer, Willow Brooklyn Center Police & Fire Departments. Supervised by Lane, Orchard Lane, Kylawn, Grandview & Evergreen Parks & police officers and recreation staff. Fee includes lunch, snacks, the Community Corner. Location must have minimum of six T -shirt, educational materials, bike helmet, awards ceremony and children. Bus returns approximately 3:45 -4:10 p.m. Or drop off picnic. Dress for weather; most activities held outdoors. Bring children at community center at 8:40 a.m. & pick up at 3:30 p.m. your bicycle on Tues., Aug. 13. Bring your swimsuit and towel Deadline to register July 30, space permitting. No refunds after on Wed., Aug. 14 for swimming at the community center pool. 8 July 30. Registration Fee $35.00/3 Days. a.m. - 5 p.m. Check in begins at 7:45 a.m. In case of inclement # Days Begins Time Location weather, camp will be held indoors. Awards ceremony and picnic 129 T,W,Th Aug. 6 8:15 a.m. Community Center dinner for campers and their parents held on Wed., Aug. 14, 5 p.m. For grades 2-4. Registration Fee $20.00/2 Days. KID'S FISHING CONTEST - June 29 # Days Begins Time Location Something fishy is going on at the Earle Brown 130 T &W Aug. 13 8:00 a.m. Community Center Days Festival! Join us from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Sat., June 29, Shingle Creek near community SUMMER FUN center. Prizes awarded for first, second and third Mondays & Wednesdays, June 17 - August 14 place in four different fish categories. FREE! Bowling is Free! Swimming! Check in begins at 9:45 a.m. next to the community center Ages 8 -14. Chaperoned bus provided between designated parking lot near the tennis courts. Bring your own rod and reel schools and apartment complexes to Earle Brown Bowl and the and bait. For ages 12 and under. Parents should accompany Brooklyn Center Community Center. Bowling is free but you children. Sponsored by BrookPark Dental Center. must ride the bus in order to bowl free. Or you can swim and use the water slide at the community center. For those riding the bus, pool rates are $1 for swimming & $1 for water slide. You KIDS CARMAL must be a minimum of 52" to use water slide or pass proficiency Friday, July 19, 1- 3 p.m. test. Bus is free. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Fund, Brooklyn Center Recreation, and Earle Brown Brooklyn Center Central Park Bowl. Made possible from a grant from the State of Minnesota, Booths priced from 4 - 13¢ Dept. Of Children, Families & Learning. Call (763) 569 -3400 for Fish Pond! Candy Walk! a flyer. (No bus or activities July 1 or 3.) Face Painting! Games! Celebrate The Fun! 24 /!p umm er QUAV A DECLARATION of FUN! Grades K -6 You can drop in anytime. What a great summer to honor America. Come and enjoy time with your friends! Play new patriotic games - Around the USA, Paul Revere's Ride and old favorites like Capture t . the Flag. Tournaments, special events, a park parade, and great patriotic songfests are all part of the fun! Along with your help, our qualified summer staff will plan these and other awesome events. You can check out your favorite board games, play box hockey, or check out jacks, balls and Frisbees. A community center swim and water slide pass will be given to everyone who registers for and attends Fun Squad at least six times. Summer Fun Squad runs six weeks. No program July 4. , t Fun Squad is FREE except for the optional craft offered once a week. Craft fee $1 per child per week. F Monday & Wednesday - June 17 - July 24 (1 -3:30 p.m.) #131 Grandview Park ..... ............................59 & Humboldt Ave. N #132 Northport Park ........ ...........................55 & Sailor Lane #133 West Palmer Park ... ...........................71 & Palmer Lake Dr #134 Willow Lane Park ... ...........................69 & Orchard Ave. N is Tuesday & Thursday - June 18 - July 25 (1 -3:30 p.m.) #135 Evergreen Park ....... ...........................72 & Bryant Ave. N #136 Garden City School ...........................3501 -65 th Ave. N 19 #137 Kylawn Park ....... ............................... 61 & Kyle N #138 Orchard Lane Park .. ...........................65 & Orchard Ave. N WHO CAN JOAN FUN SQUAD? Children in grades K -6. (Minimum age kindergarten in the fall.) Children must be registered and are supervised only while attending Fun Squad. Regular attendance is not mandatory; participants may come and go at their own discretion. Parents are expected to set their own guidelines for their children. The Summer Fun Squad staff will not assume this responsibility. Fun Squad weekly activity fliers are available from the staff and are posted at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. You need to be registered in order to participate in activities. REGISTRATION IS EASY! Join Fun Squad by having your parent sign you up. me Have your parent fill out the Fun Squad registration form at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Forms will be available beginning May 4. iv Bring your parent with you the first day from 1 -2 p.m. They can meet the staff and register. of Pick up the form at your Fun Squad location, bring it home, have your parent fill it out and bring it back to the leaders. Mf After June 20, registration will only be taken at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Questions, call Brooklyn Center Recreation Department. (763) 569 -3400. 25 Preschool Activities PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS Preschool I Gymnastics is for boys and girls ages 3'/� - 5. (Children must be 3'/i by June 18, 2002 & toilet trained in order to register for this class.) Basic gymnastics and exercises are Fall J designed to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Class Preschool For information, activities include tumbling and an introduction to the balance 2002 see Youth Activities beam and vault. Students must be able to do all skills before on page 24. advancing to Preschool II. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $20.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Cassandra & Chrissy. # Day Begins Time Location LITTLE KICKERS 140 Tues. June 18 6:15 p.m. Palmer Lake School This successful program in its fourth year is being offered for boys and girls eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2002 and PRESCHOOL II /KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS 2003. This program is noncompetitive, featuring drills and For preschool children ages 4 & up who have passed Preschool I activities for our "Little Kickers" to develop the basic skills of Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no soccer. It also offers positive coaching, smaller fields, gymnastics experience. Learn more advanced moves on balance scrimmages played three on three, with everyone playing and fun beam, tumbling and vault. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. for all. Shin guards are recommended. Each "Little Kicker" will Registration Fee $20.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors receive a t -shirt. July 25 ends the season. Registration Fee Cassandra & Chrissy. $32.00. Program 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 141 Thurs. June 20 6:15 p.m. Palmer Lake School 122 T &TH June 18 6:00 p.m. Evg. Football Field I CREATIVE KIDS CAMP LITTLE SPORTS CAMP For preschool children ages 3 -5 A sports camp for children ages 3'/z - 5. (Children must be 3'/2 by who have not attended June 18, 2002 and toilet trained in order to register for this kindergarten. Children must be 3' /z camp). This specialized program introduces children to a variety by June 18, 2002. With each theme week, your "creative kid" of age appropriate sports, skill building games and fun. Wiffle T- will experience many wonderful activities. During "Hurray for ball, basketball and track are some of the sports introduced. Your the Fourth of July" special patriotic songs, games and crafts will child will learn good basic skills and sportsmanship needed for foster creativity and imagination. Creative Kids Camp is a great fun, success and safety. Registration Fee $30.00/10 Sessions. way to spend part of the summer! No class July 4. Registration Classes 1 hour. Instructor Vicki. Fee $27.00/11 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Days Begins Time Location 120 M &W June 17 10:30 a.m. Garden City School 142 T &TH June 18 10:30 a.m. Community Center 121 T &TH June 18 10:30 a.m. Garden City School Thanks to the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, the City of Brooklyn Center has a Puppet pla ,house spectacular Puppet Playhouse. The traveling Puppet Playhouse program returns for another entertaining season at each PARK listed, except where noted below. Pack a snack or lunch and come see your favorite puppet friends. It is recommended that an adult accompany preschoolers during the shows. The season begins the week of June 17 and runs through July 25. Performances are 1 /2 hour and free. Please leave dogs home and park your bike to the side of the audience. Thank you. "Note: Northport show will be at 56` & France (near Tennis Court.) 2002 Paq at PI a boase Re-h dale Monday Tuesday Wednesda�g Thursday Garden City 10:00 a.m. Bellvue 10:00 a.m. Freeway 10:00 a.m. Grandview 10:00 a.m. Park Kylawn 11:00 a.m. Lions 11:00 a.m. West Palmer 11:00 a.m. Firehouse 11:00 a.m. Northport" Noon Community Noon Willow Lane Noon Evergreen Noon Center Happy Hollow 1:00 P.M. East Palmer 1:00 P.M. Orchard 1:00 P.M. Riverdale 1:00 P.M. Lane 26 Teen Activities IN TEEN NIGHT - Friday, June 14 SUMMER CONDITIONING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER A total physical fitness class for grades 8 -12. Activities Friday, June 14, 7 -10 p.m. is teen night at the Brooklyn Center include daily stretching exercises to increase flexibility, Community Center. A DJ will play your favorite songs; come weight - training to build strength, plyometric exercises to dance or just listen to the music. Pool and water slide will be improve running speed, and cardiovascular endurance training open. The newly remodeled game room and snack bar will for the heart-lung system. Meets Mon. -Fri. Utilizes the weight also be open for all to have fun. Teen night is for students in facilities at Park Center High School, one of the state's finest. grades 6 -9 only. (Grade entering fall 2002.) A student ID or Open to male and female athletes entering grades 8 -12. Grades current report card will be required at 11 -12 #200; Grades 8 -10 #201. Registration Fee $60.00/8 the door for admission. Admission is o VU weeks. Classes 2 hours. Instructors Park Center Coaches. $5.00 at the door and includes ° swimming and music. Additional fee to o # Day Begins Time Location ® .. 200 M -F June 17 8:00 a.m. Park Center use video games or purchase 201 M -F June 17 10:30 a.m. Park Center refreshments. Adults interested in P r Z helping out as a chaperone, please call LACROSSE CLINIC - Beginner Joe at (763) 569 -3382. Don't miss out Learn the fastest growing sport in the US and the on the fun! newest high school varsity sport for girls. The clinic will focus on the fundamental skills of the game JR HIGH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL while working on team play, strategies and sportsmanship. For grades 7 -9 during the 2000 - 2001 school year. This camp Equipment provided. Players are asked to bring a water bottle, is designed to give players the opportunity to learn and sunscreen, a snack and a great attitude! Register by June 28 practice the skills of fast pitch softball. Skills to be covered for July camp, July 31 for August camp. Registration Fee will include bunting, hitting, pitching, base running, throwing $40.00/4 classes. mechanics, and defensive skills. Time will be spent Dates Time Ages developing individual as well as team skills. Day and time of July 15 -18 9 a.m. —Noon 6 -10 years class to be announced. For more information, call Joe at (763) July 15 -18 1 —4 p.m. 11 -14 years 569 -3382. Aug. 12 -15 9 a.m. — Noon 6 -10 years JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL GIRL'S LACROSSE CLINIC - Advanced Beginner For girls ages 15 and under in grades 7 -9 as of Aug. 31, 2002. The program is designed for the player that Games played on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings in Maple wants to go to the next level of lacrosse. Basic Grove starting May 30. Some weeks may include two games skills will be taught to new players while or double- headers. A single elimination playoff will be held at experienced players will improve on the basic the end of the season. Register by May 3 for this program at skills and learn positioning, shooting and team concept. the New Hope Park and Recreation office, 4401 Xylon Ave N, Players need to bring mouth guard, water bottle, sunscreen and (763) 531 -5150. Registration Fee $35.00/10 Games. snack. Sticks are provided. Register by July 31. Registration Days Begins Time Location Fee $40.00/4 classes. T &TH May 30 Evenings Maple Grove Dates Time Ages Aug. 12 -15 1 — 4 p.m. 11 -14 years SENIOR HIGH GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL For girls ages 18 and under in grades 10 -12 as of Aug. 31, BOY'S LACROSSE CLINIC - Advanced Beginner 2002. Games are played on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings The program is designed for the player that wants to go to the in Maple Grove starting May 30. Some weeks may include next level of lacrosse. Basic skills will be taught to new two games or double- headers. A single elimination playoff players while experienced players will improve on the basic will be held at the end of the season. Register by May 3 for skills and learn checking techniques, positioning, shooting and this program at the New Hope Park and Recreation office, team concept. This is a full contact sport. Players need to bring 4401 Xylon Ave N, (763) 531 -5150. Registration Fee shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, helmet, mouth guard, water $35.00/10 Games. bottle, sunscreen and snack. Sticks are provided. Registration Days Begins Time Location Fee $40.00/4 classes. T &TH May 30 Evenings Maple Grove Dates Time Ages Aug. 12 -15 1 — 4 p.m. 11 -14 years .? Clinics meet Monday — Thursday; Friday will be rain makeup ' ' { day if needed. Register for LACROSSE CLINICS at Crystal 4cr `' °'' Recreation Department, (763) 531 -0052. All clinics held at ■ Jt Lions Valley Place Park, 32 " and Hampshire Ave N, Crystal. 27 20'" Annual Brooklyn Center BROWN S m r, DAY r MAL 2002 Schedule of Events (Schedule is subject to change.) Thursday, June 27 Parade, 6:30 — 9 p.m. 59` & Dupont to 69 & Dupont. Band competition, floats, marching & novelty. Band ceremony held after parade at Evergreen Soccer Field. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions. Friday, June 28 *Youth Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Start Time Centerbrook Golf Course. Cost $10 /person, includes greens fees, refreshments, and prizes. Ages 8 -17. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club and Karen Youngberg ReMax Professionals. *Mini 500 Tournament, 12:30 p.m. Start Time; Noon Check —in. Community Center. Adults. Cost $3 /person, includes coffee, treats, expenses, and prizes. A* *Poolside Barbeque, 1- 3 p.m. Community Center. Grilled hotdogs, chips & lemonade for $1.50. Regular admission prices. Teen Street Dance, 7 —10:30 p.m. Hmong American Shopping Center (a.k.a. Northbrook). Ages 12 -17. Refreshments will be sold. Ice Cream Social & Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Brookdale. Sponsored by Brookdale. Saturday, June 29 Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. Central Park. Handcrafted items, original artwork, food vendors, and door prizes. Kid's Fishing Contest, 10 a.m. —11:45 a.m. Contest; 9:45 a.m. Check -in Shingle Creek. For ages 12 & under. Prizes. Sponsored by BrookPark Dental. Tennis Carnival, Noon — 2 p.m. Central Park Tennis Courts. Free. All ages invited! Prizes! Racquets and balls furnished. Family Fun & Games, 2 - 4 p.m. Central Park. All ages. Water balloon toss, penny scramble, shoe kick, relay races and more. Door prize drawing — must be present to win. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Rotary. Concert, featuring the CASTAWAYS, 6 — 10 p.m. Central Park. Fabulous 50's & 60's music. Food vendors. Fireworks, 10 p.m. Central Park. Spectacular! Food vendors. Sunday, June 30 Grand Re- Opening Celebration, 1 - 5 p.m. _ Community Center. For information, see page 21. Sponsored by the City of Brooklyn Center. EVENT SITES: Brooklyn Center Community Center & Central Park — 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway �/ ! Brookdale Center — Hwy. 100 & County Rd. 10 Centerbrook Golf Course — 5500 North Lilac Drive Hmong American Shopping Center (Northbrook) — 1980 57` Avenue North *Denotes Admission Fee! Other Earle Brown Days Festival Events Free!_ Earle Brown Days Festival Hotline — (763) 569 -3400 28 0 5F 2002 Brooklyn Center NNEPM 1111 PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 7 P.M. Tuesday, June 18 Brooklyn Community Band — Marches, patriotic, and other great band music Tuesday, June 25 Reuben Ristrom & the Bourbon Street Boys — Dixieland jazz music Tuesday, July 2 No Concert Tuesday, July 9 Silver Slippers & Children's Dance Program — Dance performances Tuesday, July 16 Rockin' Hollywoods — The hottest 50's & 60's band in the Twin Cities area Tuesday, July 23 Splatter Sisters —An upbeat "kid rock" musical adventure Tuesday, July 30 Vocal Office — Acappella group featuring songs from the 50's to present Tuesday, August 6 The Classics — Polkas, waltzes, country, variety Tuesday, August 13 Chris Olson — Elvis Presley impersonator (Start time is 7:30 p.m. this night only) Schedule is subject to change. Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located behind the community center & city hall.) Central Park is accessible to persons with disabilities. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be sold. In case of rain, program will be held in Constitution Hall at the community center. i Entertainment In The Park is sponsored by the City of Brooklyn Center, Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department with a donation from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club and Partners In Childcare, Inc. Questions, please call (763) 569 -3400. AN 29 • ' Community Tripsters is a program for adults who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area that offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful restaurants and experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Motor coach buses are used for day outings. All trip costs include the transportation fee. The bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. A bus hostess or escort accompanies all the trips. REGISTRATION for the trips is now in progress by mail or in person, or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, it is important to have the correct spelling of his or her name, correct address and telephone number. Deadline dates listed on a space - permitting basis only. Refunds given only if the trip is canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. For more information, call (763) 569 -3405. FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like to go on some of our day outings but hesitate to sign up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If you are interested in finding out more, call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. ,9 We've Got Your Ticket For Summer Fun! June 4 — Camp Ripley & Lindbergh July 24 — Fanny Hill — South Pacific — Join us for one of House — We will have a riding tour of Camp the biggest productions Fanny Hill has ever done! South Pacific Ripley the Nation's largest National Guard is a favorite musical featuring some of the best music ever training center. Lunch will be in the mess hall written in the history of American musical theatre. It's a story of followed by a tour of the Minnesota Military love set against the backdrop of a world at war. From the classic Museum. A special feature is the Pearl Harbor Exhibit, which is "Some Enchanted Evening" to the mystical "Bali Ha'i," this will only at the camp during 2002. Our next stop is the Charles A. be an event you won't want to miss. "A masterpiece pure and Lindbergh House State Historic Site and Visitors Center. Cost simple!" Cost $ 49.00 /per person includes motor coach, lunch, $40.00 /person includes coffee stop, tours, lunch, tax, gratuities, theater, tax, gratuities, and escort. Approximate time 10:00 a.m. escort & deluxe motor coach. Approximate time 7:30 a.m. — 5:00 — 5:15 p.m. July 1, registration deadline. Trip # 608. p.m. Deadline past, call for openings. Trip #605. August 6 — American Swedish Institute —Smdrgisbord June 15 — Ordway — "Anything Goes" — This madcap of Exhibits and Food — Today we will visit the Turnblad musical features some of the all -time favorites of the great Mansion, which houses the institute and is on the National songwriter, Cole Porter, one of the most widely popular Register of Historic Places. While there, we will experience a songwriters of his time. Hits like "I Get A Kick Out of You," and sm6rgasbord of activities: exhibits, food and shops. This trip has "Anything Goes" are but a few reasons why audiences through been planned during the time when two very special exhibits are the ages have flocked to this popular show. Full of lost loves, at the institute. The exhibit 101 Dala Horses: The History of a mistaken identities, second -rate gangsters and romances Swedish Legend features a remarkable assembly of brightly rekindled, this is the best of Cole Porter and musical theater. painted, carved wooden toy horses from the collection of the You're invited aboard for the fast -paced comedy that takes us to head housekeeper at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Included in 1930's glamour, transatlantic- crossings, and shipboard romances. this unique collection are horses of every size and shape; some of Cost $60.00 /per person includes ticket for close seating, tax, which are very old and rare. The exhibit tells the history of this motor coach and escort. Approximate time 1:00 — 5:00 p.m. May rich Swedish craft tradition. A favorite souvenir of tourists, the 13, registration deadline. Trip # 606. Dala horse first gained popularity after they were shown at the New York World Exhibition 1939. A Gift from Sweden: Fifty June 26 — Chanhassen — The Music Man — Fast talking Years of Friendship showcases the entire Varmland Gift. In "Professor" Harold Hill comes to this small rural Iowan town 1952, every parish in Vanmland, Sweden contributed a special and claims to be an upstanding man of music, promising to start gift from the province to the American Swedish Institute. Items a marching band, complete with uniforms. Instead, he is chosen are representative of each parish. The Varmland Gift is traveling from town -to -town under a variety of disguises with comprised of over 400 items. Lunch prepared by the Swedish the intent of gathering in the townspeople's money and leaving chef offers two courses with dessert, coffee or Saft. While you town before anybody knows what's happened. But Hill falls in enjoy your sm6rg &sboard, learn about the Dala painting around love with Marian, the town librarian, and that puts a cog in his the room which tells the story of the Swedish immigrants who smooth running wheel of deception. Songs include "Till There settled in Minnesota. After lunch there will be time to visit the Was You" and "Seventy-Six Trombones ". Cost $43.00 /person Museum Shop and Bokhandel where there is a wide array of includes tickets for tables which are in the 4` and 5 th row center, Swedish and Scandinavian items. Cost $31.00 /person includes choice of entree, coffee, tea, or milk, tax, gratuity, motor coach guided tours, tax, gratuities, sm6rgasboard, motor coach and and escort. Other beverages and dessert are available at an escort. Approximate time 9:30 a.m. — 1:45 p.m. July 19, additional cost. Approximate time 10:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. May 8, registration deadline. Trip # 609. registration deadline. Trip # 607. 30 Community Tripsters continued September 12 — Plymouth Playhouse — I Love You, September 24 — Great Scarecrow Festival You're Perfect, Now Change — I Love You, You're and Boat Cruise — Here's a fall trip Perfect, Now Change is everything you've secretly thought you are sure to enjoy. We leave the about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and cities and travel to Belle Plaine to in -laws, but were afraid to admit. Join us for a musical revue visit Emma Krumbee's Great that will take you on a fast, funny, and tuneful ride from Scarecrow Festival. Upon arrival, we dating and marriage to the agony and triumphs of growing old will take a wagon ride through the that strikes a chord of recognition with people of all ages. 45 -acre apple orchard and Great Prior to the show, we'll enjoy a lunch of tossed salad, baked Pumpkin Patch for "scarecrow gazing" of over 100 chicken, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, brownie and beverage. scarecrows! Sampling of apples and cider are all part of the Cost $38.00 /person includes lunch, theater, tax, gratuities, fun. Lunch follows with a tasty soup, sandwich, apple dessert, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 11:30 a.m. — 5:15 coffee and tea in the popular Emma Krumbee's Restaurant. p.m. August 9, registration deadline. Trip # 610. We then board the coach and travel 45 minutes to Prior Lake Future Trips for a narrative 2- hour boat cruise of the upper and lower lake. Watch for information on these trips and others that are in Cost $35.00 /person includes admission to the Great Scarecrow the planning for fall and winter. Display, wagon ride, lunch, cruise, tax, gratuities, motor coach +October 10, Cranberry Country - Wisconsin and escort. Approximate time 8:15 a.m. — 4:45 p.m. August +Autumn Lights Tour 30, registration deadline. Trip # 611. +November 7, Old Log - Arsenic & Old Lace *December, Holiday Lights Tour Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy, Program Supervisor, (763) 569 -3405. Beginning Friday, May 3 at 8:30 a.m., persons 62 years and older may register for adult activities listed in this brochure. Register at the Brooklyn Center Community Center at our new reception desk on the lower level. Beginning Monday, May 6, after 9:30 a.m., you may also register by mail or over the phone with VISA or MasterCard. To register over the phone beginning May 6, call (763) 569 -3400. TRANSPORTATION SOCIAL CLUBS ■Five Cities Senior Transportation Program Both clubs meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, Rita - Mon. - Fri ........ ..........................(763) 537 -4534 ext. 433 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Transportation available Reservations - Mon. - Fri ......... ..........................(763) 537 -0229 through Five Cities. See Transportation. Complete club *Transportation for persons 60 years and older. Mini - coaches information is in the monthly Senior Happenings or call (763) provide transportation to senior club programs at the Brooklyn 569 -3405. Center Community Center, grocery shopping, and major Leisure Time Club shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year from 11 a.m. complexes and homes. Monthly schedules available. No one is - 2 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday with denied a ride due to the inability to pay. The suggested entertainment and refreshments. The second Wednesday is donation is $2.50 per round trip with the convenient punch Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non - player pass card or $3.00 cash. Punch cards are available in $10 or and a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" $20 amounts and may be purchased from the driver with cash Progressive 500. (Partners are not required to play cards.) or check payable: Laidlaw Transit. Please make your Bring your lunch, beverage available. reservation a minimum of two working days ahead between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Brooklyn Supper Club ■Elder Express Transportation Brooklyn Supper Club meets on the third Friday night of each Staff :....................Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (763) 529 -1252 month, September - May from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Join us for the Answering Machine ................. ..........................(763) 529 -1252 May 17 dinner at 6 p.m. All persons 55 years and older are (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of welcome with advanced paid reservations. The full evening appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. includes a delicious dinner and entertainment. The cost is $5.50 for members, $6.50 for non - members. Membership dues *Transportation for senior adults to medical and dental are nominal and are payable in August at the picnic. appointments in Brooklyn Center or North Memorial Hospital and their affiliated clinics. A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. Senior Adult Activities continued on page 32 31 Senior Activities continued NATURE OF THINGS AARP - 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING What a better way to enjoy Minnesota then outdoors! Join us as we travel to area parks Registration accepted immediately. to listen and learn from outdoor education specialists. On Thursday, June 20 we'll have a guided tour of the Lyndale Park This classroom training program is designed to help persons 50 g P �' � P P Gardens, which includes the Peace, Rose and Perennial Gardens. and older improve their driving skills. Course completion is Bring a lunch to enjoy before the ride home. Dress for the required to initiate auto insurance discounts. Instructors are weather. Pickups offered at Robbinsdale or Crystal Community trained volunteers. Centers. The reservation deadline is June 13. Donation of $3.00 or one punch card pass is requested. Transportation provided Four Hour Refresher Course - Is for persons who have through 5 Cities, call (763) 537 -0229. completed the eight -hour mature driving course within the preceding three years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. TREASURE SEEKERS Date Day Time Love searching for that "gotta have" May 15 Wed. 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. treasure? Come with us as we look for June 5 Wed. 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. "treasures" and other great stuff at area July 10 Wed. 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. antique shops. June 7 is Stillwater and Aug. 7 Wed. 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. August 2, Buffalo. Lunch is on your own. Pickup offered at Sept. 4 Wed. 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Crystal Community Center. Donation of $3.00 or one punch card pass is requested. Transportation provided through 5 Cities, call For additional class offerings in the area including the Eight (763) 537 -0229. Hour course, call (952) 858 -9040. AARP office is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS REGISTRATION INFORMATION WITH DISABILITIES Register at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 CEAP offers chore service and home delivered noon meals to Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions call (763) 569 -3400. eligible individuals who are over 60 and persons of any age with Registration will be taken until classes fill. If the class is full, we a disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, North will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening occurs. Mpls. /Camden area, 44th Ave. N on up and Champlin, east of Advanced registration required; no walk -ins the day of class. 169. The Senior Chore Program includes lawn care, minor home repairs, housekeeping & clean up. Workers are independent Make check or money order payable to AARP. contractors whose references are thoroughly checked. Their — (Cash not accepted.) name is added to our list & referred to you when you call Sarah at (763) 566 -9600. You pay the worker when the job is Classes are offered at the Crossings/Brookwood, 6125 N. completed. Suggested rate is $10 -12 per hour. Lilac Drive. Smoking is not permitted during class or in the building. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Brooklyn Center Recreation Department thanks the Lang Nelson For information, see page 20. Corporation & Crossings Manager Kris for making this site available for these classes. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING For information, see Adult Activities on page 20. SENIOR INFORMATION LINE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP This telephone information and referral service For information, see Adult Activities on page 20. �, _ will help senior adults of Northwest Suburban �� t' Hennepin County locate needed services close to TRIPS AND OUTINGS home. Trained volunteers and staff will answer phones between For information, see Community Tripsters page 30 -31. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, (763) 504 -6980. Affiliated with United Way First Call For Help Network and funded by SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Community Education of Robbinsdale Area Schools. For information, see Aquatic Activities on page 41. Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by AEROBIC FITNESS & FUN FOR 60 +, STRENGTH TRAINING &AQUA EXERCISE the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTYNoice). For information, see Adult Activities on pages 18 & 19. 32 Adaptive Recreation The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale & Reach Resources. For persons not in one of the communities listed above, you are considered a "non- resident" and need to add $5 to registration fee. Participants must pre - register. Reach Resources is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West & Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" recreation programs. A minimum of two weeks prior notice is requested. For information and registration procedures, call Renee, Director of Recreation at (952) 9884178 or Cory, Assistant Director (952) 988 -4177. Playgrounds — WCHS will be offering inclusion services for Adult Bowling — Join your friends for America's favorite children ages 5 -12 into city playground programs. It's a great sport! The league fee is $25. Bowl Mondays, June 17- August 12, chance to play games, learn arts and crafts and make friends. 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Doyle's Bowling Alley, 5000 West Broadway, Please call for locations and times. Crystal. Each week you will bowl two games and the weekly fee is $2.50. Youth Softball — For boys & girls ages 5 -12. Grab your glove. It's time for softball and everyone N Suburban Adult Softball — gets to play! Meets Mondays at Walker Field, 35th Our leagues have an emphasis on St. W & Quebec Ave. S., St. Louis Park, 6:30 -8 p.m. Fee is $30 fun, socializing, and skill and the season runs June 17- August 12. development. No tryouts, everyone will play. Participant's skill level Youth Basketball — Evening basketball in the Brooklyn Park will be assessed and team/league area. Call Renee for information. placement will be made accordingly. Competitive league is integrated for players with August Action Day Camp — A fun four day program for ages and without disabilities. Our season runs Mondays, June 3 -Aug. 5 -12. Each day of August Action Day Camp brings new 12. The noncompetitive league is designed for those players still experiences and adventures! We meet at Eisenhower Community working on the fundamentals of the game. This season runs Center, 1001 State Hwy. 7 from 1 -4 p.m. August Action meets Thursdays, June 6- August 15. Participants are asked to provide August 12 -15. The registration fee is $30. their own glove. Both leagues play from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. The fee is $30 and games will take place at Harley Hopkins Field, 105 Youth & Teen Bowling — Join your friends for America's Jackson Ave. S., Hopkins. favorite sport! For youth ages 5 -12 and teens ages 13 -21. (Youth & teens play separately.) Wednesday Night Social — Do you enjoy meeting new Bowl on Mondays at Doyle's Bowling Alley, friends or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us 5000 West Broadway, Crystal, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays for fun parties, movies and other exciting activities. June 17 - Aug. 12. League fee is $30 plus $2.50 This social program is designed for adults with moderate for each week bowled. disabilities. We meet at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr., 6:30 -8:30 p.m., June 19 - August 14. The fee is $30 Teen Explorers - Celebrate Being a Teen! — Here's a fun with a ratio of one staff per ten participants. way to get out with friends. Teen Explorers is a great place to make new friends too. Join us on Thursdays at various NW On The Town I — This group is specifically for young adults, suburbs, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Fee is $35 and meets June 20 -Aug. 15. 18 -25 who are independent and would like to explore their community. Meets every other Friday evening beginning June Teen Softball — Summer softball time is back for a seventh 21. Cost is $15 plus additional evening fee depending on activity. great season. Here's a chance to hang out with friends while Call Renee for information. learning softball skills. This fun noncompetitive program is for teens with disabilities ages 13 -21. No tryouts and everyone will On The Town II — Want to experience some area nightlife? play! Softball meets Mondays at Garden City Park, 65th & Come party on Sat. nights! This social group is for adults ages Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center; 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Bring your 26 -50 living independently or semi independently who need glove. The fee is $30 and the season runs June 17 - August 12. minimal supervision. Meets twice a month beginning Sat., June 29. The cost is $15 plus an additional evening fee depending on Maple Grove Teen Center — Join other teens for a variety of the activity. Call Renee and find out ifthis group is right for you. activities. We'll have the opportunity to swim, use the gym, shoot pool, watch movies and hang out. Teen center activities Golden Years —This social group is designed for those over run 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The cost varies depending on the activity. The 50. We meet for dinner and entertainment on Mon., June 24 & Aug. 26, in Golden Valley at Brookview Community Center. center is at 12951 Weaver Lake Road. Call for more information and to register. Cost: $20, 7 -9 p.m. Reservations required. Call Renee for info. 33 C ENTERBROOK BROOKLYN CENTER 5500 N. Lilac Dr. Brooklyn Center (across Hwy. 100 from Brookdale Mall) (763) 561 -3239 Open to the Public ♦ 9 Hole ♦ Par 27 ♦ Reservations Taken ♦ Groups Welcome ♦ Full Service Pro Shop ♦ Pull Carts ♦ Club Rental ♦ Snack Bar ♦ Company Parties & Tournaments Invited ♦ On- Premises Beer GOLF LESSONS — Enjoy golf! Take lessons from our professional staff. Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons. Lessons are designed for all abilities, beginners to experienced players. Below is a list of golf activities for June and July. Registration is on a first -come, first -served basis. Registration accented immediately at Centerbrook. BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS — Swing INTERMEDIATE GOLF LESSONS — Prerequisite is into summer with easy and fun golf lessons. One FREE round of Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. This class is for golfers who golf is included. Limited to 8 golfers, minimum of 4. Classes need a refresher on consistency and confidence. Golfers will meet twice a week for 1 hour. Registration Fee $58.00/5 Lessons. draw from fundamental techniques already learned. Classes Days Begins Times formed as requested. Limit 6 golfers, minimum of 5. One FREE Tues. & Thurs. June 11 10:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. round of golf is included. Classes meet twice a week for 1 hour. Tues. & Thurs. July 9 10:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Registration Fee $58.00/5 Lessons. Mon. & Wed. July 29 10:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. YOUTH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS — Learn PRIVATE LESSONS — Private lessons are offered. Time of to play golf the right way with these fun lessons just for juniors lesson will be arranged with instructor. Registration Fee $28.00 ages 8 and up. Limit 8 golfers, minimum of 4. Registration Fee is per half hour, $38.00 per hour. $30.00 for 3 one -hour lessons. One FREE round of golf at Centerbrook is included. If needed, clubs will be provided. GIFT CERTIFICATES Days & Dates Time Gift certificates are available at Centerbrook Golf Course and Tues., June 18 - Thurs., June 20 - Tues., June 25 5:30 p.m. may be purchased for any amount. They can be used for golf Tues., June 18 - Wed., June 19 - Thurs., June 20 9:00 a.m. lessons, passes or merchandise. For sale are golf balls, gloves, Tues., July 9 - Wed., July 10 - Thurs., July 11 9:00 a.m. putters, clubs, bags, and some clothing items. They make a great Tues., July 9 - Thurs., July 11 - Tues., July 16 5:30 p.m. gift for any occasion. Additional classes will be formed if needed! GOLF CARTS Golf cart rental is available for $10.00. PASSBOOK & INDIVIDUAL ROUND RATES Attention League Members & Golfers: Save money! Buy our 10 round passbook. (Save price of one round of YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT — Friday, June 21 golf by purchasing a passbook.) Golfers ages 8 through 17 are invited to participate in the 2 nd Passbook Rates: Jr. /Sr. - $85.50, Adult - $94.50 Annual Earle Brown Days Youth Golf Tournament at Weekend - $99.00 Centerbrook. Tee times beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cost is Individual Rates: Jr. /Sr. - $9.50, Adult - $10.50 $10.00 /person and includes green fees, donut, juice, hot dog, Weekend - $11.00 chips, pop, and prizes! Some of the games will be closest to the pin, longest putt, and flights. Please register at Centerbrook Clubhouse in person; no mail -in registration. Tee time will be Visa and MasterCard are accepted at assigned when you register. Questions, call (763) 561 -3239. Centerbrook Golf Course. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club, Karen Youngberg, ReMax Professionals and Centerbrook. 34 Tennis - Soccer - Football KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS TEEN TENNIS LEAGUE Grades 3 -6. Learn forehand, backhand, serving, court rules, Boys & girls ages 12 -18. Must have previous tennis experience etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet; balls furnished. and be able to sustain a rally with forehand & backhand, return Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee serves, be somewhat consistent on volleys & able to keep score. $24.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning #'s 359, 360; Matches played against players of similar rating. May include Intermediate #'s 361, 362. matches in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden # Days Begins Time Location Valley, New Hope, & Plymouth. You are responsible for your 359 M &W June 17 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park own transportation to practices & matches. Fee includes league 360 M &W June 17 11:45 a.m. Grandview Park play & T -shirt. Bring one can of Wilson or Penn tennis balls to 361 M &W July 15 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park first practice. Register by June 1, space permitting. 8 to 12 362 M &W July 15 11:45 a.m. West Palmer Park players required to form team. If less than 8, players will be combined with New Hope team. Fee $38.00. TEEN TENNIS LESSONS # Days Begins Time Location Grades 7 -12. Learn basic groundstrokes, serves and volley 367 W &M June 12 1 -4 p.m. Various Courts techniques. Bring your own racquet; balls furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks for 1 hour. Registration Fee ADULT TENNIS LEAGUES $24.00/6 Sessions. Beginning #363; Intermediate #364. Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New # Days Begins Time Location Hope and Robbinsdale adult tennis leagues for 363 M &W June 17 5:05 p.m. BCHS intermediate and advanced players. Starts week 364 M &W July 15 5:05 p.m. BCHS of June 10. Evening leagues play once a week for 7 -10 weeks. Courts assigned in above listed ADULT TENNIS LESSONS communities dependent on league participants. Players receive a Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have had schedule for matches, which can be changed by calling opponent previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings, serves and & making arrangements to play another day or time. Forfeit/no etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes show policy means not contacting your opponent. After two meet twice a week for 3 weeks for 1 hour. Registration Fee reported times, you will be removed from league. *For mixed $24.00/6 Sessions. Beginning #365; Intermediate #366. doubles register with a partner. * *Women's doubles a new # Days Begins Time Location partner will be assigned each week & a staff member on -site 365 M &W June 17 6:10 p.m. BCHS during matches. Fee $14.00 /person for #368, 370; $20.00 /couple 366 M &W July 15 6:10 p.m. BCHS for #369 and $26.00 /per person for 371. May 24 deadline. # League Days Time BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH FOOTBALL 368 Women's Singles Tues. 6:00 p.m. Ages 5 -12 (before Sept. 1, 2002) interested in learning 369 Mixed Doubles* Wed. 6:00 p.m. and playing football can come and tackle the 370 Men's Singles Thurs. 6:00 p.m. registration on Sat., July 27 from 10 a.m. to Noon, 371 Women's Doubles ** Tues. /Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Wed., July 31, 6 -8 p.m. or Sat., Aug. 3, Noon — 2 p.m. SENIOR TENNIS PLAYERS CLUB - STPC at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Copy of I birth certificate required. Fee: $45 for first household member Over 1600 senior members, from beginners to pros. Free lessons and $25 each additional player. We have equipment to lease on a for beginners. Grayce (952) 938 -9097 or Ron (952) 829 -7530. first -come, first -served basis. Complete set of gear leases for $20 (plus refundable deposit of $75.) Each family is asked to BROOKLYN AREA SOCCER LEAGUES participate in annual fundraiser available at registration. Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, along with the Brooklyn Park Athletic Association, have joined together and now accepts SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMP registration from Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park residents For boys & girls ages 5 -14 designed to teach fundamental skills for soccer. This allows Brooklyn Center youth an opportunity for of soccer using fun games and exercises. Through small group soccer instruction and league play, which focuses on skill activities and scrimmages, players apply newly learned skills and development and an opportunity to use skills in game situations. strategies to their game. Program finishes on Friday with an Information distributed at all schools and in local newspapers. exciting soccer tournament. Participants receive 30 hours of Registration Fee: U6 -U7 - $45.00; U8 -U18 - $50.00. BPAA web quality instruction, soccer ball, t -shirt, personal player page: http : / /www.bt)aasports.orp-/soccer Register at evaluation, new friends, fun, & games. Bring lunch and beverage Brooklyn Park Activity Center, Senior Citizens Room, 5600 each day. Registration Fee $86.00/5 Days. Classes 6 hours. 85`" Ave. N. # Day Begins Time Location 375 M -F Aug. 12 -16 9:00 a.m. Evg. Soccer Field Wednesday May 1 7 — 9 p.m. Wednesday May 8 7 — 9 p.m. LACROSSE CLINIC— SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL — Saturday May 11 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. FASTPITCH SOFTBALL — See page 27. Thursday May 16 7 — 9 p.m. 35 Communit-y Bulletin Board 20 Annual Men's Major NIT DUDLEY/BUDWEISER MINNESOTA CLASSIC COOL Sponsored By EASTON i June 21, 22 & 23, 2002 Come and watch our state softball teams compete against national powers for a berth in the USSSA World Series. Brooklyn Center Central Park. Admission: $7 /weekend pass; $3 /day. For more information, call (763) 569 -3382. 13` Annual JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARTS 8 CRAFTS FAIR Exhibitor Applications Available Outdoors on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to dark in Soccer Instructor* - Teach preschool children ages 4 & 5 and Brooklyn Center Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway. children in grades K -3. Monday & Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - Registration fee is $45 per space. There are a limited number Noon & Tuesday & Thursday 6 - 8:30 p.m. through July 25. of half spaces at a cost of $30. Items must be handcrafted. To request an application form, call (763) 569 -3406. T -ball &r Softball Instructor* - Teach children in grades K -3. Monday and Wednesday 6 - 8:30 p.m. through July 24. PARADE Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. Preschool Instructors* - Teach children ages 3' /z - 5 in The Earle Brown Days Parade, sponsored by the Brooklyn various games, crafts and sports. Monday and Wednesday or Center Lions Club, is scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 Tuesday and Thursday mornings. p.m. The parade route runs from 59th & Dupont to 69th & Dupont. This spectacular event has grown to be one of the top The above positions may be combined with the Fun Squad parades in the State. If your business, club or organization Leader to give additional hours of employment. would like to be a parade participant, call Sue at (763) 569- 3406 for an application. Deadline for application is May 15. Fun Squad Leader* - Plans and carries out activities (games, crafts, special events) in assigned Brooklyn Center parks. TEEN STREET DANCE Leaders work in pairs. (Monday and Wednesday 12:45 - 3:30 Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. through "United We Stand" is the theme for the 2 nd annual Teen July 25. These leaders also work day camp 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Street Dance. Hosted by Brooklyn Center High students, the through August 1 or 8.) event will feature top D.J.'s playing all of your favorite R & B, Rap, and Pop music. Admission to dance is free. *Hourly wage range for all of the above positions: $7.25 high Refreshments will be sold. Door prizes too! For ages 12 -17. school students - $10.30, degree with experience working with Location is the Hmong American Shopping Center, 1980 57` children. This range is for all the positions listed above. Avenue North. For more information about the above positions, call Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation, and Services Department, (763) 569 -3400. Position descriptions and applications are available at the Community Center community center. Grand Re- Opening Celebration -June 30 Swim Instructors, Lifeguards and Diving Teachers — See Page 21 Daytime and evening hours available. We are willing to train. For information, call Kirsten or Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. T� 36 Community Bulletin Board continued CLASS &PROGRAM LOCATIONS W& Community Center Firehouse, 65 & Bryant N Riverdale, Dallas Rd & Riverdale Rd 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Freeway, 67 Beard N West Palmer, 71 & Palmer Lake Dr Brooklyn Center Community Garden City (formerly Brooklane), Willow Lane, 69 & Orchard N Corner, 1500 — 69 Ave N 65 & Brooklyn Blvd. Grandview, 59 & Humboldt N S ........ SCHOOLS P ......... PARKS Happy Hollow, 50` & Abbott N Brooklyn Center High School Bellvue, 55 & Aldrich N Kylawn, 61 & Kyle N (BCHS) 6500 Humboldt Ave N Central, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Lions, 55 & Russell N Garden City School East Palmer, 71 & Oliver N Northport, 55` & Sailor Lane 3501-65 1h Ave N Evergreen, 72 & Bryant N Northport Tennis Courts, 56` & Palmer Lake School Evergreen Ftball Field, 71" & France 7300 W Palmer Lake Dr Dupont Orchard Lane, 65 & Orchard N Park Center High School 7300 Brooklyn Blvd COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building Crafter Information and alcohol is not permitted. To find out more about fees and The 30th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, availability, call (763) 569 -3400. For group pool rental November 2, 2002 at the spacious Park Center High School. information, call (763) 569 -3317. We offer shoppers free admission, parking, coffee, and coat check. Refreshments and childcare are available throughout Constitution Hall the day. Cost is $40 per space for applications submitted by Constitution Hall, is available for business meetings and June 1. Each space is 10'x 10' which includes an 8' table and private functions. A great place to host a family reunion, two chairs. If you are a crafter and would like more shower, graduation or anniversary party. The building may information, call the Brooklyn Center Community Center at also be reserved for overnight functions. Room set -up, (763) 569 -3400. Items must be handcrafted by the seller. A including tables, chairs, P.A. system, and use of the kitchen is valid Minnesota sellers sales tax permit is required. included in the usage fee. This unique room can accommodate Information, rules, and an application form will be mailed to up to 190 persons with banquet style seating and 250 for you. The Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation lecture style. and Services Department sponsor this popular event. Community Room — New This new room located on the upper level of the remodeled MOMS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER community center will be available in the future for rental. MOMS Club is a National nonprofit organization specifically Room capacity for theatre style seating is estimated at 50. At for at -home mothers everywhere. It helps you feel good about this time, room fees and rental hours have not been your decision to stay home with your children and gives you determined. the opportunity to share activities with other at -home mothers and their children. Club has daytime meetings with interesting speakers and discussions, park play days, playgroups for preschool children, babysitting coops, activity groups like arts & crafts, and a monthly MOMS night out. We perform service projects to help needy children. New members welcome. Join Northwest Community Support Program us at our open house on Tuesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. — 1 Program is free to adults living in Hennepin County with p.m. at Firehouse Park, 65 t, & Bryant. For information, call serious and persistent mental illness. The drop -in center offers Cristy at (763) 503 -2610 or Mary (763) 531 -8150. a variety of activities: table games, athletics, socialization, fitness & community outings. Also, opportunities in women's, men's and spiritual groups. For information please call (612) COMMUNITY CORNER 752 -8300 or better yet, drop -in! A calendar of events is 1500 — 69` Ave. N. For information on programs and services, available upon request at 5510 W. Broadway in the Crystal call Linda at (763) 561 -2481. Gallery Mall, 1128A. 37 3BJrc)0c)14Z1AA o url%� Cerxter n C er1-�er � e e rz -de =--z 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway, (763) 569 -3400 COMMUNITY CENTER Pool, water slide, diving boards, Wading pool, sauna, exercise room! Remodeled Community Center! PM GK V changing SPECIAL EVENTS WEEK OF Check out the new locker rooms, family rooms & m Poolside B -B -Q* Swim„ Slide & Sparkle* zero -depth Fridayy. June 24 I -S pm. Celebrate the 4` of July week with us. Take advantage of these special activities. wading pool! School's Out * On this special Earle Brown Days Festival day, we are Monday, July 1 — Special prize drawings Friday, June?, 1 -9pm. grilling up summer fun! Join us for a B -B -Q. Enjoy a Tuesday, July 2 — Bring a picnic and eat poolside Enjoy you first day of summer vacation at the pool. It hotdog, chips and lemonade for only $1.50. Food served Wednesday, July 3 — Special prize drawings will be a great way to celebrate that summer is here. on pool patio. Air mattresses, inner tubes and blow up Thursday, July 4 — Closed Bring your floatable items, try a slide down the water animals are welcome. Friday, July 5 — Fun Float Friday slide, or take an adventurous jump from the high dive! All while you enjoy some great tunes poolside! All Water Olympics* school age children grades K -12 pay regular admission Friday, August 2, 1 -4 pm. RRWA Y PARTY PACKACES' FOR 01IILDREN1 and ride the water slide FREE! It's wet! It's wild! It's our annual Water Olympics! A fun For an extra special day, plan a pool party at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. For children ages 14 & under. afternoon of relays, games, and prizes. Come for the The adult making the birthday reservation is responsible for supervising the party. Room limit is 25 including the ° e Swim With Dad Olympics; enjoy the water slide and swimming. We can' supervising parents. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. A $20.00 NON - REFUNDABLE DOWN promise you a old medal but y ou'll have a PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A RESERVATION. VISA and MasterCard accepted. To make a reservation, x Sunday, June 16, 1 -5pm P Y g y great time. Q p No matter what age he is, bring your dad swimming for please call (763) 569 -3400 Monday — Friday between 9:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. Pool admission for adults and youth 15 &,. FREE! All fathers will receive free admission to the pool Dog Days Of Summer* older are not included in birthday party packages. and water slide when accompanied by one or more Saturday, August 24 & children at regular prices. A great opportunity for dads Sunday, August 25, 1 - Dolphin Package - $3S.00 Whale Package - $60.00 and kids to have together! Come escape the heat with a cool Includes: Includes: dip in the pool. Get away from "� `` cooking; try a hotdog, chips and Use of party room for 1 hour, 15 minutes! Use of party room for 1 hour, 15 minutes! punch for $1.50 at the snack bar. Pool admission for up to 10 children! Pool admission for up to 10 children! Snack bar special is available only Unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children! Unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children! during the Dog Days of Summer Pool Event. (Fee for additional children is $3.75 each.) Hotdog, chips, & beverage for up to 10 children! (Adults pay regular admission fees.) (Fee for additional children is $6.00 each.) (Adults pay regular admission fees.) WEEKEND SPECLALS Community Center Pool & Water Slide Group Rental Information Splish Splash Saturdays* T.G.I. F. Fun Floats * Looking for an idea for your group's next gathering? Try a pool rental! Rentals can be tailored for each group. Try the 150' June 29, July 2?, and August 24, 5 -9pm. Every Friday, 5 -9pm wild water slide, high dive, diving boards, water volleyball and more! For information on pool fun, call Kirsten or Natalie, Make a big splash on the fourth Saturday of the month! Thank goodness it's Friday! For (763) 569 -3317. Pay regular pool admission price and ride the water slide ` unsinkable fun, bring your favorite *GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES FREE! (Save $1.50 per Person) fun float to the pool. Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach balls, floating With Water Slide Without Slide Family Fun Days animals, and noodles are all welcome. Water slide is Senior Adult (62 & over) $3.75 $2.25 Every Sunday optional. Regular pool and water slide admission price Adult (18 & over) $4.50 $3.00 Sundays are special family fun days at the pool. Two apply. Youth (15 -17) $4.00 $2.50 adults & two children admitted to the pool and water Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 slide for $12.50. Each additional child will be admitted Children 5 and under $2.50 $1.00 for $3. 38 39 Aquatic Activities �. In an effort to better serve you, please indicate your child's swim PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS level on the registration form. If you have any questions about Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 18 -36 the swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten months. One parent must accompany the child in the water. or Natalie, Aquatics Supervisors at (763) 569 -3317. Children must wear plastic training pants, no diapers. Classes 30 min. Swim Lesson Levels Meets Monday- Friday for two weeks, $34.00/10 Lessons For children 4 years old and up. For day and time of lessons, see # Day Begins Time Location Preschool and Children Swim Lessons. 400 M -F June 17 9:00 a.m. Community Center 401 M -F July 8 9:00 a.m. Community Center Level 1: Water Exploration 402 M -F July 22 9:00 a.m. Community Center Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding and breath 403 M -F Aug. 5 9:00 a.m. Community Center control. The focus is on allowing the child to become Classes once a week, $31.00/9 Lessons comfortable in water and work on beginner skills. No previous 404 Tues. June 18 5:45 .m. Community Center skills are necessa p ty necessary. 405 Tues. June 18 6:20 p.m. Community Center Level 2: Primary Skills PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl alon SWIM LESSONS with rhythmic breathing. . Students must ass level 1 or be able to g p American Red Cross classes for children 4 float on their front and back independently. years of age and older. Some children may be r' j tested the first day to assure correct swim - Level 3: Stroke Readiness level. Classes have an average ratio of 5 Builds on the skills of level 2. The focus is on stroke students /instructor. Parents do not accompany improvement. The whip kick and treading water are introduced. child in water. Classes held at community Students must have the ability to swim 20 yards with both front center. Classes 30 min. and back crawl. Meets Monday- Friday for two weeks, $34.00/10 Lessons # Day Begins Time Level Level 4. Stroke Development 406 M -F June 17 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 Builds on level 3. Works on the breaststroke, sidestroke and 407 M -F June 17 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 safety skills. Students develop endurance and confidence in 408 M -F June 17 10:10 a.m. 1 -7 previously learned strokes. Students must be able to swim 40 409 M -F June 17 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 yards, with both front and back crawl. 410 M -F June 17 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 Level 5: Stroke Refinement 411 M -F July 8 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 Students must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and 412 M -F July 8 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 back crawl and demonstrate the scissors kick. Students 1 413 M -F July 8 10:10 a.m. 1 -7 coordinate and refine keystrokes. Butterfly is introduced. 414 M -F July 8 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 415 M -F July 8 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 Level 6: Skill Proficiency Students must swim 20 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke and 416 M -F July 22 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 75 yards of front and back crawl. Students polish strokes to allow 417 M -F July 22 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 swimming with more ease, efficiency and power over greater 418 M -F July 22 10:10 a.m. 1 -7 distances. 419 M -F July 22 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 420 M -F July 22 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 Level 7. Advanced Skills Students must be able to swim 10 yards butterfly, 50 yards 421 M -F Aug. 5 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 breaststroke and sidestroke, and 100 yards front and back crawl. 422 M -F Aug. 5 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 Students perfect strokes. An emphasis is placed on personal 423 M -F Aug. 5 10:10 a.m. 1 -7 safety and rescue skills. 424 M -F Aug. 5 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 425 M -F Aug. 5 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 Swim registration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. Numbers will be given out at 8:30 a.m. - - Classes meet once a week, $31.00/9 Lessons 426 Tues. June 18 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 We are currently hiring Lifeguards, Swim Instructors 427 Tues. June 18 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 and Diving Teachers. 428 Tues. June 18 6:55 p.m. 1 -7 Call Kirsten or Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. 429 Tues. June 18 7:30 p.m. 1 -7 40 Aquatic Activities continued SCUBA DIVING PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN SWIM LESSONS -- Discover the adventures of our world For children ages 3 -5. Classes are held at the Community Center. underwater. Become a certified scuba diver! Fun Registration Fee $27.50/8 Lessons. No class July 6. Classes 30 and safety are emphasized. All equipment is mm. provided. Open water dives not included. # Days Begins Time Level Minimum age 12 and at least swim level 3. 430 Sat. June 22 9:00 a.m. 1 = Registration Fee $200.00/2 Sessions. Classes 7 431 Sat. June 22 9:35 a.m. 2 hours. Taught by certified scuba instructors. # Days Dates Time Location ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS 447 Sat. &Sun. May 25 -26 8:30 a.m. Community Center Have you ever wanted to learn to swim or improve your strokes. 448 Sat. &Sun. Aug. 3 -4 8:30 a.m. Community Center Men and women ages 16 and up. The focus is on individual needs and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Classes SPRINGBOARD DIVING 30 min. Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for spring, Meets Monday- Friday for two weeks, $34.00/10 Lessons terms, positions and basic front and back dives. Must be at level 5 # Days Begins Time Location swimming ability. Reg. Fee $34.00 /10 lessons. Classes 30 min. 432 M -F June 17 11:20 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 433 M -F July 8 11:20 a.m. Community Center 449 M -F June 17 11:20 a.m. Community Center 434 M -F July 22 11:20 a.m. Community Center 450 M -F Aug. 5 11:20 a.m. Community Center 435 M -F Aug. 5 11:20 a.m. Community Center Classes meet once a week, $31.00/9 Lessons WATER SAFETY AIDE 436 Tues. June 18 7:30 p.m. Community Center If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the place to ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS start! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming ability. Students Scheduled and by arrangement times for individuals of all ages will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the instruction of with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio of one student quality lessons. Participants will work with experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an apprentice. All to one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. materials are included in the fee. Classes 1 hour. Registration Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. (Class #437 by Meets Monday- Friday for two weeks, $60.00/10 Lessons arrangement only. Registration Fee $6.00 for one 30 min. # Days Begins Time Location lesson.) # Days Begins Time Location 451 M -F June 17 9:35 a.m. Community Center 452 M -F July 8 9:35 a.m. Community Center 437 M -F June 17 10:45 a.m. Community Center 453 M -F July 22 9:35 a.m. Community Center 438 M -F July 8 10:10 a.m. Community Center 455 M -F Aug. 5 9:35 a.m. Community Center 439 M -F July 22 10:45 a.m. Community Center Classes meet once a week, $54.00/9 Lessons 440 M -F Aug. 5 10:45 a.m. Community Center 456 Tues. June 18 5:45 p.m. Community Center 441 By arrangement only. Call (763) 569 -3317 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement GUARD START: LIFEGUARDING TOMORROW For all levels, children or adults. Must be at least 6 years old. For youth ages 12 -14. Get a jump -start into Lifeguard Training! Must be able to swim the front crawl continuously for 25 yards, Class ratio of one student to one instructor. Missed lessons will tread water for one minute and submerge and swim a distance of not be made up. Registration Fee $13.00 for one 30 minute lesson. 10 feet underwater. All materials are included in the fee. # Day Begins Time Location Participants receive a Free Jr. Guard T -shirt. Registration Fee 442 By arrangement only. Call (763) 569 -3317 $60.00/3 Lessons. Classes 4 hours. # Days Begins Time Location COMPETITIVE 457 M,W,F July 22 12:30 p.m. Community Center For individuals who may be 458 M,W,F Aug. 5 12:30 p.m. Community Center interested in joining a swim LIFEGUARD TRAINING team. Stroke analysis and :`�� Would you like to work at a pool? If so, this development, speed turns and American Red Cross Lifeguard Training class is starts along with basic fitness for you! This course will emphasize victim will be emphasized. Minimum swim ability is level 6. recognition, surveillance and equipment -based Registration Fee $34.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. rescues. Includes Standard First Aid and CPR for # Days Begins Time Location the Professional Rescuer. Must be 15 years old by 443 M -F June 17 9:00 a.m. Community Center last day of class and pass a pre- course test. Registration Fee 444 M -F July 8 9:00 a.m. Community Center $160.00. 445 M -F July 22 9:00 a.m. Community Center # Da Time Location 446 M -F Aug. 5 9:00 a.m. Community Center y Dat es T' 454 M -F June 10 -14 9:00 a.m. Community Center 459 M -F July 15 -19 12:30 p.m. Community Center 458 M -F Aug. 5 -9 12:30 p.m. Community Center 41 Brooklyn Center Communit-y Center 7 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (763) 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Summer Hours Effective June 17 - September 2 Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna during open swim. (See open swim schedule below.) Members also receive complimentary fitness class passes. Family memberships include husband, wife and their children 20 years of age and under living at home. Membership and general admission rates subject to change without notice The Community Center may close early at the discretion of the management. Hours subject to change. Call (763) 569 -3400. MEMBERSHIP RATES MONDAY BARGAIN DAY RATES 1 month 3 month 6 month I year Ages With Slide Without Slide Family $32.00 $86.00 $145.00 $248.00 62+ $3.00 $1.50 Individual $20.00 $50.00 $ 80.00 $134.00 18 -61 3.75 2.25 Senior $12.00 $32.00 $ 61.00 $112.00 15 -17 3.25 1.75 (Brooklyn Center senior adult residents only) 6 -14 3.00 1.50 5 & under 2.00 .50 GENERAL ADMISSION Holidays not included. With Water Slide Without Water Slide Senior Adult (62 & over) $3.75 $2.25 The recreation department reserves the right to Adult (18 & over) $4.50 $3.00 open the water slide during non - scheduled Youth (15 -17) $4.00 $2.50 times. Children who are under 52" tall and wish Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 to use the water slide must demonstrate Children (5 & under) $2.50 $1.00 proficiency in the front crawl or be accompanied by an adult. Exercise Room 8r Sauna Open Swim Schedule Monday, Wednesday &Friday Monday, Wednesday &Friday Water Slide Schedule 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 to 9 P.M. Monday, Wednesday, Friday &Saturday Adults only - 8 - 8:50 a.m. & 1 to 9 P.M. Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday - 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - 1 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Adults only - 8 to 8:50 a.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Noon to 1 p.m. & 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday - 1 p. to 8 p.m. Adults only - 8 t 8 a.m. Lockers - Coin operated lockers are provided. Noon to 1 p.m. & 8 to 9 p.m. Secure your belongings for 25¢. Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Game Room - With a pool table, air hockey, 1 to 9 P.M. video games and pinball machines! Located Adults only: 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the snack bar on the upper level. Sunday Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years and older and the sauna to 18 Pool &r Water Slide years and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if Holiday Hours accompanied by an adult. An adult must accompany children under the age of 6 in the pool. The wading Closed pool is open to children S years and younger ONLY when supervised by a Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day parent. Thursday, July 4 - 4` of July Snack Bar - Visit our Snack Bar located on the upper level of the community center. Popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs, candy, pizza, sandwiches, fresh baked Monday, September 2 - Labor Day cookies and a variety of beverages are available for purchase. I III Registration and General Information REGISTRATION Senior Adult Discount Discipline Begins Saturday, May 4 at the Senior adults, 62 years & older, who are To insure a quality experience for all Brooklyn Center Community Center. Brooklyn Center residents will receive children, a policy of discipline has been Please make checks payable to the City $5 off the fee of any adult activity class created. Students will be given the rules of Brooklyn Center. $20 or more. This does not apply to of class orally on the first day of class. supplies, special senior classes that are Students who do not follow the Visa and MasterCard are accepted. already reduced or classes less than $20. established rules set by the instructor Other exceptions noted in class will be given one warning. If they All Class Registration — May 4 descriptions. choose not to follow the rules a second Begins at 9:00 a.m. time, they will be sent home from class Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. Refund Procedure and will not be allowed to return. No Requests for refunds must be made at money refunded. Registration continues until classes fill. least 24 hours before the first class. If you find it necessary to cancel after the Late Pickup Fee Senior Adult Registration - May 3 first class, make your request 24 hours If a child is not picked up immediately Begins Friday, May 3. Register at the before the second class. Class will be after class, a $5 fee will be charged for new reception desk, lower level. Doors prorated. Refund checks will be mailed every 10 minutes after class ending open at 8:30 a.m. to participants; please allow 2 -3 weeks. time. Mail -In Registration Refund Procedure for Holiday and Auxiliary Aids Mail -In registration accepted beginning One -Day Classes Auxiliary aids for persons with May 6. Complete registration form on Requests for refunds must be made at disabilities are available upon request at the back page. Please include payment. least seven days before the class date. least 96 hours in advance. For more Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation Sorry, no refunds will be issued later information, please call the director at Department, 6301 Shingle Creek than seven days before the class date. (763) 569 -3407. Persons with hearing Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. or speech impairment are served by Inclement Weather the MN Relay Service, 711 Phone- In/Fax -In Registration If classes or other recreation activities (TTY/Voice). Phone -In and Fax -In registration are canceled due to inclement weather, accepted beginning May 7. Please have we will attempt to make them up. Art/Cooking/Holiday Class your current VISA or MasterCard Sometimes circumstances beyond our Participants number ready. Phone -In and Fax -In control do not make this possible. Young artists and cooks may get food, registration hours are Monday- Friday, paint, glue or other art media on their 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For fax -in Questionable weather? clothing and shoes while in class. registration, please use registration form Programs may be canceled due to Children should dress in old clothes on back page. Fax # is (763) 569 -3434. weather conditions. Call (763) 569- and/or bring an old paint shirt or apron. 3442 for a recorded message about Registration is on a first -come, first- activity cancellations. Cancellations Liability served basis. Instructors are not may be announced on WCCO -AM 830. The Brooklyn Center Community permitted to accept registration. The Activities, Recreation and Services recreation department reserves the right Register Early Department does not provide accident to cancel classes when an insufficient Most of the programs or activities have insurance for participants in any of its number of people have signed up. a minimum and maximum number of programs. Participants assume all Waiting lists are kept for classes that are registrants. Some fill to capacity early. inherent risk of injury from their full. If there are sufficient requests and In other cases, if they appear to be under involvement in programs or activities if space and an instructor are available, enrolled, we have to cancel activities outlined in this brochure. additional classes may be formed. several days before the starting date. There have been instances where individuals have expressed an interest in Recreation & Community Center a program that has already been Summer Office Hours Financial Assistance canceled. In either case, it is highly Limited financial assistance funds are advantageous to register early!! Monday — Saturday 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. available to Brooklyn Center residents who could not otherwise take a class Class attendance is limited to Sunday due to financial reasons. For participants. Spectators, including 12:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. information, call the director at (763) parents, are not allowed except with 569 -3407. permission. This includes children. (763) 569 -3400 43 20th Annual Earle Brown Days Fesfivai June 27 — 30 Parade, Youth Golf Tournament, Ice Cream Social, Tennis Carnival, Kid's Fishing Contest, Teen Street Dance, Family Fun & Games, Music, Arts & Crafts Fair, Fireworks & More! See page 28 for a detailed schedule of events. Family Fun Games P g Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m. Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Name Gender: Male Female The Parks and Recreation Commission Address meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This commission City Zip Code advises the City Council on the parks Phone H) W) and recreation program in Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson, John Class Name Russell; Tom Shinnick; Don Peterson; Class # Location Gail Ebert; Richard Theis, Roger Peterson. Child's Birth Date Grade Amount Paid Special Needs (including food allergies): Department Mission Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to Form of payment: ❑Check El Credit Card tranquility, and to the end that each Credit Card Information: ❑VISA []MasterCard many herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the Card Holder's Name fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a Number Exp. Date healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. For Swim Lessons, please indicate level Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before May 6, 2002. For registration information, see page 43. Presorted Standard . U.S. Postage City of Paid qBROOKLYN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Permit No. 2170 CENTER Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Minneapolis, MN '