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9.A. PRSR 03-10-1999 ITEM 19a. Elk River Park and Recreation Commission Community Recreation Update - March 10, 1999 • - Sleigh Ride Update: Took place Saturday 2/13 from 2 - 4 pm. We served approx. 35 families. Due to the lack of snow cover we had to modify the route which unfortunately did not allow us to feature any of the trails in Woodlands. Favorable comments were passed along from the participants in hopes that we will continue to offer this event. - Summer ' 99 program planning: At last months meeting the commission reviewed a typical program menu and suggested that we consider developing more opportunities in other park settings throughout the city. Lana had agreed to work with program staff on developing this concept. Planning is underway. I am also hoping to organize an entertainment event or two in conjunction with the Rivers Edge downtown group at the park site downtown this Summer. - Joint Planning process update: Thanks to John and Duane for their participation on Monday March 1st. Please find enclosed a summary of the work that was completed that evening. I appreciate your involvement - 1998 Annual Report: A copy is enclosed with this packet for your review. I will very briefly review the report at your meeting. • - Youthbound: In the past couple of months we have had good luck with involving the students with planning, etc. Two critical things we have learned from this are that they wish to change the name and to "lose" the arcade games and create more space for lounging, concerts, etc. On February 26th we had a concert with three local bands performing to a packed house of approx. 140. Another similar event with local bands is being planned for March 26th. We are seeking couches, chairs & end / coffee tables for more lounging. If you know of any sources please let me know. Please call me with any questions. 241-3523. Joint Program Planning meeting: Early Childhood Family Education, Community Recreation and Community Education Monday, March 1, 1999 Meeting was held in the faculty lounge at Handke. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm. Present: Therese VanBlarcom, Marguerite Jordan, Stacy Hipsag, John Kuester, Jeff Asfahl, Kathy Simonson, Linda Ostmoe, Kelly Vrchota, Duane Peterson, Kari Kurtz, Mary Dwyer, Darlene Nickols, Noella Fath, Charlie Blesener. Participants introduced themselves and and told about themselves, family, interests etc. The joint planning efforts up to this point, including a brief recap of the Feb. 1, 1999 meeting were presented. Information on a Value of Citizen Work grant was presented. We are the recipient of this$2,000 grant. Part of the purpose of the grant is for the sponsoring organizations (Humphrey Institute at the U of M, Minnesota Community Education Assn., the Mott Foundation, and the Minnesota Dept of Children Families and Learning) to learn about why citizens get involved in their communities and volunteer. Our hope locally is that we can use the grant to help support ways in which our three organizations (which are serving essentially the same population) can attract and retain citizen involvement in our decision-making and program planning, and to continue to develop ways that we can jointly plan while connecting the citizens that advise the three organizations. The three goals which were developed at the Feb. 1, 1999 meeting were briefly reviewed. The goals are: •1. Identify and plan for and market to different audiences. •2. Provide a bridge between citizens and government leaders addressing community growth. •3. More collaboration/increase convenience and opportunities for residents. Goal 1: Identify and plan for and market to different audiences. The group first identified specific audiences in our communities as related to the first goal. These audiences included: 'economically disadvantaged •young adults (singles) 'single parents and blended families •pre-school children •infants/toddlers 'school age children •adults with disabilities *adults 'men 'empty nesters *young families 'senior citizens The group then brainstormed possible offerings or needs that each audience may have that we could attempt to meet, as well as ways to market to each unique audience. The data generated is as follows: *economically disadvantaged transportation low cost recreational & educational activities fees waived for all activities ideas for activities that don't cost anything scholarships---not only fee waivers fee waivers apartment programs or transportation discounts if you give someone without transportation a ride inexpensive programming--sometimes supplying nourishment (food) a support group, others with the same situation 411 decentralized class offerings (relates to transportation) Marketing ideas: activities in local parks informing social services of our programs WIC clinics market at various events *young adults(singles) chefs club once a month outings to Twin Cities opportunities to meet others in healthy settings activities and recreation •single parents and blended families a mingle (like a party) single parenting classes connections with others to build a network night out support group type program minors with children ECFE/parenting classes support from other parents in similar situations Marketing ideas: classes and activities promoted at Parenting through Divorce classes • contacts by other parents •pre-school children dance classes more times for Discovery Learning classes ECFE/Comm. Rec. collaboration on developmentally appropriate recreational activities Marketing ideas: joint effort with kindercare/TLC, etc. •infants/toddlers parenting as a team exercise classes for new moms as an ECFE class baby massage age appropriate activities in welcome environment involving parents and children time with parents Marketing ideas: phone calls and home visits from hospital newborn lists clinics/hospitals include info in new mom's stuff from hospitals *school age children internet classes after school classes for young boys grades 3-5 after school science classes • wild areas to enjoy nature dance classes tutoring crafts • basketball safe places to play (to and from) transportation Marketing ideas: presentations over lunch periods in schools folders sent home from school posters/signs at schools about specific activities *adults with disabilities computer training cooking classes plays making a music video professional sports outing basic sign language learning a new skill or activity unified sports Marketing ideas: joint effort with special olympics contacts through social workers •adults 'empty nesters healthy perspectives in youth sports chances to do wide variety of things • sports social concerns forum their children they couldn't do while busy with basic accounting classes connect with single parents/mentor& intro. to firefighting (volunteer) friendships aromatherapy retiree athletic leagues tae bo how to successfully retire/stay busy education favorite books/book club garden tours •men gardening activities in local parks rowing opportunities to spend quality time w/ stay young family refinishing furniture dad & child activities orienteering (Henn. Parks) Marketing ideas: eye catching info in busy, popular locations newspaper ads central location to get info. Website: phone more regular brochure/newsletter?weekly? •young families orienteering (Henn. Parks) classes easy activities variety of times • time together ECFE/parent of school age children--speaker's series recreational park activities close to home which are safe programs that give everyone a chance to meet other young families--a night out! • more activities in the parks outings mom's night out (child care provided) Friday/Sat. night all family events w/dinner included affordable classes Marketing ideas: activities in local parks Welcome Wagon--visit and explain programs to families new to the area direct market mailings church newsletters (for all) 'senior citizens cards bowling opportunities to connect with people of different ages sharing their hobbies & knowledge and experience trips/one day trips (Red Wing) how can I e-mail my grandchildren? providing activities that include transportation--or that can be brought to them at sr center grandparents & grandchildren class senior/ECFE collaboration activities senior bus pick-up/drop off programs offered in variety of sites • activities in local parks Marketing ideas: joint effort with Guardian Angels Additional marketing ideas for all audiences included: internet web page with brochure on line sandwich board at Target getting people currently enrolled in classes to market to others discount if you get someone to sign up that hasn't registered before sell hot dogs at Cub & promote programs post at health clinics community billboard at Target listing what's available this week cable access advertising of programs-free? A small group discussed the findings and suggested the following marketing action steps regarding goal one. Evaluate current marketing practices--what is effective and what is not? Make changes based on current status. Market to existing customers--market directly to them at classes they are already attending. Use word of mouth whenever possible--talk it up! Offer discounts-- 2/for, or early bird or other inducements 0 Goal 2: Provide a bridge between citizens and government leaders addressing community growth. The group brainstormed possible objectives (smaller specific steps that lead to the completion of the larger general goal) for goal 2 as follows: (later, a small work group prioritized the objectives into action step timelines reported below). In the next 6-12 months: invite more elected leaders to these (tonight's) types of meetings have government officials come and see what we are doing send flyers home to families with children in school about the school board meetings send information that may be of interest to them (elected officials)--keep them informed Ex: ECFE parents are going to rally day--a group of 40 or more--parents and children expressing their concerns about support from the gov't for our program. contact them--let them know we're here and what we need offer to help them meet their needs and goals through our programs invite their participation to our joining planning efforts have community volunteer appreciation event jointly sponsored by city and School Bd.--present annual reports at the same joint School Board/City Council meeting develop "spokespersons" team to frequent mtgs. and give reports convene a meeting with elected representatives and advisory boards/councils In the next 12-18 months: have an event to bring groups together around issues have members from one group present report at other groups meetings create opportunities to dialogue about issues (like 2001 events in past) communication of what is happening. Good, bad, etc. and how they are helping or hindering. Whether they are aware of it or not. bring all organizations using volunteers together to discuss common needs (more than • just our three organizations) small community forums (or just meeting people) in locations people are already at--- restaurants, coffee shops, Target, WIC, grocery stores---community leaders go to the people make it more aware that member's can take a class for free each session make people aware of available positions on the councils advertise in the paper for membership to committees--or ask the paper to write an article devote space in the book for what a member's responsibilities are & ask for members to volunteer list the commissions/boards where citizens can be involved. Goal 3: More collaboration/increase convenience and opportunities. The group brainstormed possible objectives (smaller specific steps that lead to the completion of the larger general goal) for goal 3 as follows: (later, a small work group prioritized the objectives into higher priorities (listed first) and lower priorities (listed last). Higher priorities: provide a meal provide free child care adult rec. activities at same time and place as children's rec. activities coordinate class times as a package. Mom take exercise class while child fly fishes w/dad. central location for ECFE, Comm. Ed. & Comm. Rec. • include the whole family--activities for all ages more weekend activities for families buy one class, get one free coupon newspaper coupons discounted classes • phone calls to past participants of new offerings joint Comm. Ed./Park Comm. activities in local parks internet registration cluster groups--activities that travel to Rogers, Otsego, Zimmerman scholarships more info. on what other places in community are doing/offering tap into non-profit/corporate for transportation $ create photo opportunities for local newspaper--publicity Lower priorities: keep it simple--always ask can we make it easier? develop collaboration events over time more frequent marketing offering smaller amount of choices collaborate--by "thinking" it in our planning--"what things do overlap in our services we provide to families--individuals" working to improve registration is an on-going process phone registration day or night automated phone system to sign up for classes family center one central forever CE, ECFE, Comm. Rec. facility implement community center concept hours & availability one stop shopping for information--a jingle, saying, etc. that gets the number, location out there where people will remember it when looking for something to do, or someplace to help co-fund some positions to better serve community drop box for registration in Cub and Target& Senior Center tap into business community for instructors--$pay out in credits toward classes for their family continued joint planning meetings Next steps: The above recommendations for each goal will form the basis of work efforts for the coming year or more. Both staff and citizen advisory council/park commissioners will share in the responsibility of implementing the recommendations. It is expected that joint meetings of the staff and councils/park commissioners representing ECFE, Community Recreation and Community Education will meet on a quarterly basis to track progress, to monitor and amend the objectives and to continue joint program planning for our shared constituents. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. Charlie Blesener, recorder • Recreation - the benefits are endless. Working Together to Serve You Be" p� `, Enrich your life with one of our • T �� _ programs or activities" � x: t . Community �� 1( t. ._.. Educatio -- : X, r . jig' .... '{,;, 241-3520 c rig �` •f ,i 4/,,,.„:.» i •,r•T' '" x ....ar.,%}�r .'a' '� �. E�i�%L!�"'"'w ', 3 i r 4_ B �.- r y tir ,. . . , , _, ., . . `` '* `• 3523: ¢41. h -.,, -It 3524+,,,, • �, '4'4' 1... I l',1':: :.'', -: , 't,'- 't!':4 N'tai'l ''' : !. 1- ., 41% .4.: , 4,,,r....; ,.., , z' '''...`"°, .. 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Miscellaneous Program Flyer Samples, News Items, Etc. • 61-74#14444- Community Recreation Board Mission To provide, develop, and initiate year-round recreation programs, services, and facilities that enhance p g ante the lives and increase the enjoyment and well-being of all residents of the Community Recreation Board. It Does Matter! Community Recreation Board: Services, Benefits, Partners Services: • Recreational Programming (This is just a sampling of our smorgasbord of programs we offer) T-ball Soccer Camps Skating Academy Safety Camp B-Ball Camps Adult Athletics Open Gyms Entertainment Jr./Sr. High Intramurals Gymnastics Baseball Camps Training to Youth Coaches Youth Golf Football Camp Strength & Conditioning Tennis Indoor Walking Track &Field • Funding/Grant Solicitation • Serve as a clearinghouse for numerous recreational opportunities • Youth Athletics Associations(This region has over 15 different assoc.) Assist with registration organization Program advertisement Disbursement of program information Program advocacy Assistance with scheduling as needed Coaches Training • Coordinated outdoor play field, tennis court use and maintenance • Resource for facility development/input and planning support • Warming house management • Support to various Community Festivals • Advocate for increased leisure opportunities for youth/teens Benefits: • Organization of Recreation Board builds good community networks • Physical recreation and fitness contribute to a full and meaningful life • Children's play is essential to the human development process • Meaningful leisure services reduce the high cost of vandalism and criminal activity • Community Recreation provides opportunities to recreate together, which builds strong individuals, families and neighborhoods. • Organization of Recreation Board supports ongoing cooperation with ISD 728 services and resources. • Parks, recreation, and open spaces bring beauty to an area while giving residents satisfaction and improved quality of life. • Partners: • ISD 728 Community Education, ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, Local Arts Board, 2001 Committee,Youth Initiative, Healthy Youth Committee, Youth Athletic Associations, Park Commissions, ISD 728 Athletics 3 �S fi I -I' _ „ 1997-98 Community Recreation. Programs and Services Programs Elk River Swim Club Beach P Baseball Camps-4 offerings Soccer Camps-8 offerings Elk River Tennis Assoc. Family Hayride Football Camp Elk River Youth Football Intramural Volleyball Sand Volleyball-3 offerings Three River Soccer Assoc. Men's Volleyball Volleyball Camps-2 offerings Girls Fastpitch Softball Women's Volleyball Lions'Dan Youth Wrestling Indoor Soccer Strength&Conditioning-3 offerings Boys Youth Baseball Pillo Hockey-5 offerings Cross Country Running Girls Youth Basketball Gymnastics-105 offerings Races-3 offerings Men's Tennis League 3 on 3 Basketball Track&Field Women's Tennis League Tournaments Youth Golf-3 offerings Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Open Gyms-12 offerings Youth Golf League Elk River Area Special Indoor Walking-3 offerings Open In Line Skating/ Olympics Tots Figure Skating-8 offerings Roller skating Skate Board Assoc. Skating Club-4 offerings "It's Finally Friday"Nights-10 offerings Hockey Skating/Puck Cooperative/ Handling-2 offerings Concerts-3 offerings Collaborative 4 on 4 Hockey Clinics-8 offerings Start Smart-2 offerings 4 on 4 Hockey-5 offerings Indoor Soccer-6 offerings Partners Skills Plus Hockey School-4 Intramural Basketball ECFE Youth Volleyball offerings Community Education Mites Skills Plus Clinic Intramural 3 on 3 Basketball Youth Initiatives Committee Top Shelf 5 Star-7 offerings Team Ingemaz 2001 Committee Breakfast Club Outdoor Skating Lessons-8 offerings Lunch Time Walking/Skating Intramural Broomball Other Services Open Ice Skating Easter Egg Hunt&Basket Warming House Open Hockey Class-2 offerings Management-4 Dance-2 offerings Bike Rodeo and Road Ride Field Maintenance/ Termite T-Ball/T-Ball-16 Cooperative Games Scheduling-52 Cheerleading Clinic offerings peewee Basketball-3 offerings Tennis Court Scheduling-14 Tennis-17 offerings Floor Hockey League Preschool Fun Cross Country Ski Citizens Race Community Short SPORT/SPORT-9 offerings Festivals Craft Time in the Park-9 Groups we assist/ Otsego Winter Fun Fest offerings Otsego Family Fun Day Ffferin is Fridays-6 offerings coordinate efforts Rogers Hassan Fun Fest Penny Carnival-2 offerings Boys Youth Basketball Entertainment in the Park w/ Elk River Hockey 13n ers Old Tyme Days activity following-20 offerings Elk River Area Youth Volleyball Total hour s of indoor facility use Basketball Camps-8 offerings responsible for-3662 hrs. Girls'Basketball League Outdoor use - 880 hrs. Participant Residency Data '98 IIB • COMMUNITY RESIDENT PARTICIPATION COMPARATIVE TOTAL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS SEPTEMBER'97-AUGUST'98 4781 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS IN EACH MUNICIPALITY ELK RIVER - 2352 DAYTON - 78 OTSEGO-757 ROGERS-424 ZIMMERMAN - 147 HASSAN TOWNSHIP-251 LIVONIA TOWNSHIP -247 OTHER - 525 PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPANTS 11% I ELK RIVER 5% -III n OTSEGO I ZIMMERMAN • 9% _ II LIVONIA TWP 2% .,. 49% DAYTON 5% R GE1S 3% HASSAN TWP 16% ® OTHER ELK RIVER 49% OTSEGO 16% ZIMMERMAN 3% LIVONIA TWP 5% DAYTON 2% ROGERS 9% HASSAN TWP 5% OTHER 11% • IIC • Growth Information 5000 4781 4500 4175 4273 4000 3845 3500 3330 3000 4z % 2500 2379 2000 1500 1411 1000 500 0 I I I I I 1 1 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Year • III 1998 Accomplishments • • Continued efforts to better serve teens: - Skatepark Development - Opening of Youthbound - Support with BMX development considerations - Youth involvement with planning • Increased program offerings and participation • Significant growth in Skating Academy program at Arena • Coordinated various facility improvements: - Scoreboard, water fountain, batting cages at Community/Varsity baseball field. - Meadowvale irrigation and soccer field development - Rogers Junior High and City of Rogers field development and improvement considerations • Goals • Develop strong program staff network • Networking of and joint planning with the surrounding Park and Recreation Commissions • Expand programming to utilize/feature municipal parks and facilities • Advocacy with Community Education and ECFE for improved office and program space. • New marketing strategies • Increase awareness of our program service value and benefits • Continue to increase programs and participation • Continue to be part of solutions to better serve teens • Eliminate transportation barriers • Continue to partner facility development and maintenance considerations Excerpts from City of Elk River Newsletters iv 0 Elk River Skating Community Recreation opens Academy Youthbound & Skatepark Youthbound Elk River Skating Academy's Youthbound is in its third month of operation and 1st Annual Ice Show was a huge continues to be a popular site with the teens. Each success. Fifty plus skaters partici- night you will find teens enjoying activities such as pated in bringing"Peter Pan"to ping pong,pool,foosball, arcade games, and a variety life on skates.All skating levels of board games and cards.There are vending machines were represented from tots to available;however,you are welcome to bring your own basic levels to freestyle. Megan pop or food. Hours are 3-9 p.m..Monday-Thursday and Gladfelter, the 1998 National Gold Medalist in 3-Midnight Friday and Saturday. (After 10 pm- 16 Juvenile Figures,made a special appearance. The fol- years &up only). Special events, entertainment provid- lowing is a breakdown of levels and who they repre- ed by local youth bands, and a variety of programs are seated in"Peter Pan". being planned for fall. If you,or anyone you know,has Tots-Lost Boys ideas they would like to share,please contact staff at Basic 1- Crocodiles Youthbound 241-7872 or Community Recreation at Basic 2- Mermaids 241-3523. Basic 3 - Indians Skatepark Basic 4 &5 - Pirates P Basic 6-Tic Tock Croc The Skatepark is open!An area has been paved at Freestyle-Captain Hook, Wendy,Tinkerbell, Peter Oak Knoll Athletic Fields, adjacent to the City of Elk Pan and Tiger Lily River Public Works Garage. If you are interested in To learn how you can become a part of the Elk donating ramps or helping build ramps for the park, River Skating Academy, please call the Community please contact Community Recreation at 241-3523. ioRecreation office at 241-3523. I YOUTHBOT NI! -, .? �, , After nearly two years of searching for an existing � facility that could be utilized to provide a center for -Z youth,the City Council has authorized the tiY Community Recreation program to open the vacant f. Northbound Liquor store for youth leisure time pur- l" -w 7y- �. _! suits. The facility will offer opportunities for youth to i k I a' - '.t. be involved with the governance of the facility, arcade games, vending machines,juke box, and a lounging 4 area.This facility will be an exciting and positive "'Y place for youth! Watch for further details on the exact ?�7+ opening date.For further information or questions, please call 241-3523. Pictured above are some of the Crocodiles from Basic Level 1 with Tick Tock Croc from Basic Level 6, top row, second from right. S Safety camp at Lion's. Park graduates 115 children r "' - ,- Students learned . about aafety f,:. the 1 • -.A course o tv.'c cat's = """ C-aduatic- c =ernonie t lld x; st %` edrF °sda we... ' - r.,, . ft 10 s-ome Elk Rive. are f c ;ildren who attended th --: ft-st Elk ' ''er Satiety Camp. { 'he two Y camp attracte P „. 3 fi 15 kids, "i,tno learned abot , ,,„ _ , 2 a everything from electrica s and fire safety to water safe F� Z, ; .' ty. Other topics included an' a ° � : mal safety; pedestrian am } ,, iz f� bike safety, oerso .al safer '` fir?s, _ , _ 0^� (drugs and respect), weathe x „, ' -- :. iF 7' safety and first aid. `a i' 11.` ''o+ i, ;,, The .:;amp was sponsorec fax \ e 41$ .� ,� .�N_ by the city of Elk River. , ' ` i r Children ages 7 through ° t participated in the camp.Th 1 . ;,,t1, . , hope is to make t."; - camp a annual oftring to are `‘.4'''',c, At left: One of the 115 stt -� , dents went up to get a r_.. s'..:4, '' tificate of rrompietion. 'ecreational Opportunities for You and Your Family! )ue to limited space,call Community Recreation for specific information on the following opportunities at 241-3523! Employment opportunities available for part-time positions,evenings and weekends. itd kating Lessons Ages 5+ ere t ill some space available for outdoor lessons in Elk River, eg- •�,�' • 2r soon—spaces are filling fast! _cu �n� •a ves 10-10 Saturday Ja- 10-Jan.31 1:30-2:15 p.m. 4 ssions $22' aki Progress ro r ess < - discount if applicable Since December of1 95, at.the urgingofMayor - icier Games .won't be bored this winter break if you join us for r fun afternoon Duitsman the''%omniunity Recreation Board program activities on he ice. Bring your skates and sled 1 if ou have or, Ind along with ISD 728 CommunityEdt;atimr have been Ise dress wLrmly.Meet at the warming house. sE 3rkingwith the commit- ty to provid-eadditic °aL S4 Fegistration is required! "S1 discount if applicable Oppor uni ';eS-foryouth_ 1.::is effort.is.noW:referred to ides 1-3 �t. 'ke Magnet School Rink , as "gou• Initiatives" :nd consists OfreguIarmont ly• ':-':0'.ondav,December 28. 1-2:25 D.M. meetings with many ttult and T h.w-s'" :ag toget:, ides !l er to pro ide positive Ie°:sure .unities._ PIease So,._ ndke .lagnet School Rink , ` 3-11 4onday,December 8. 2:30-4 p.m. . and get 1: 7olved wit. -±°.. .ti.,_ =g proce.... of en Gyms ft all ages - . south Initiatives."The :. :-ink :ighli�..3 some. J01Youth. I eadult Call 241-3523 for specific information! r-- '-ent a on: _ loor SLalkii:p: D ) a v _ ,- ., ! :ram_ :or"Adults Only and':=�I1 Ages"available . tree )cat :s for �`"~ meat �a 3tekII me Light. .r convenience. The 7atepark �-pectew to be ot. mid—nne- For Toss Country Ski ' ice furs:. ; formation picase call the _.creation office at luary lv ,..::::9- 12:00 no! 241. "". The Community Recre on D•oartment is co-sponsor-1g a cross ..evel0 -7-,e-,'- " sideratiens for a BMX g, r<. -:'3.- intry ski .ace ,. :.onjunc ..;n wrtt: the local do ':c Ski C Go fair e 2" ,und on or twice on a kilometer loop of Eli River C ;G d at:-ill ide Park in EL" .1ve�hay tits. It is . challenging-ace course—not for beginners.Th r.-quirea recently • 1.cistussed with the Elk Ri rPark a:_.,..1..,' -istratton i-rm is availaoie by calking Community Recreat, - at 241- '3. The rac* will start and finish at the Meadow-vale Elem :any 1'.ecrea J ';OmILiSSlon This S exciti w for the tool. Regis` :ion fee is S25.00 Regi•ration limited to th. :rst 300 local B1 D ,._=thusiasts. .o 1,:.2-n how in ca" et o sign on ' .. ,le skiing. 7- ;. w involved tcsIp make this a reality, . easy. 116rgo Lhboc kid , A recr n c . r for teens! Foster at 2i -3292. ., "..• A eat p 'a be! Our next meeting..._ 5chedu i::a for Thursday,June - Open Mon.-Thur m Fr - * :, Sat.3-midnight.Youthbc d offers II, 1998, at 7 p.m. at Er1, fiver City HL.'7.If you have 'i �'. occasional live music an: .ancing, any questions, please call 241-3523. great lounging,pool tournaments, � ,u 1. '- _ 'II snack machines.arcades and 1° . ..; more.See you there! a` a - flU (lv�" a o a fS C n z1 O ro V .T +� a a .?.. "It Ei, n. 44 d s a ru O n _ a ~ L O .'1 a, n O a ,T u, to o � "ia �*, t -, • to a a R.--. R � g1 O Cn. ,. 8 i.. ,..,4,,,„° 1..z , -el ° ° a o 1 a co (el 1111 R 0 ♦% Omni A 11110 Pij WI I< CD 0 " � U. 0 Di CD o CD 0-1 4e CIO co 0 . 0 lige OD \ 1 AI 42 0 t Pa OA • CD B b y y `d ".J �a. A A A o A. 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T Shirts are available for an additional fee if desired (please indicate size needed if ordering). Dress comfortably for the clinic. Please wear a white top and red or black bottoms for the game. Registration deadline is October 1. Saturday, October 10th Salk Junior High Balcony, Door U #405-10 Grades K-2 9-Noon #405-11 Grades 3-6 1-4pm Fee: $15* *$5 discount to residents of Dayton,Elk River,Hassan,Otsego and Rogers 410 #405-12 Shirt $10 Co-Sponsored by Community Recreation& (Sizes available Adult S, M,L or XL) the ERAHS Cheerleaders 1230 School Street NW,Elk River,MN 55330 Limit:75 max each session 612/241-3523 Community Recreation Registration Form Complete and return with fee 1230 School Street,Elk River,MN 55330 Course# Title Fee Course# Title Fee Participant LAST NAME FIRST NAME IF CHILD,Age Parent Name Home Address City /Township Zip Home Phone# Work/Emergency# ask for Any Special Needs? Visa or Mastercard# Expires Credit Card Signature Make checks payable to: COMMUNITY RECREATION We are collecting this data in order to enroll the participant in a recreation program. The data will be provided to the instructor(s),recreation staff whose jobs require the data,and in some instances,other program participants. If this data is not provided the participant may not be able to be enrolled in the program. 'AIVER: In consideration of your accepting me or my child's entry.I hereby,for myself,my child,my heirs executors and administrators,waiver and release any and all hts and claims for damages I or my child may have against any participating city of the Community Recreation Board or School District 728 and its representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself or my child at any activity sponsored by these groups. Signature Date .i, enr-- . .i 0 4. , \ 4101P Niro: Otsego Ride the Rec iii nn- A Tuesdays July 28 August 25 0 040)k v , 9-11:30am %�� 0 FEE: $14/person it i We will provide an opportunity for youth ages 5-14 to take part in an organized, supervised, open recreation program at Otsego Prairie Park (adjacent to City Hall) one day a week Supervision by Community Recreation staff members (including bus ride) A variety of age appropriate activities. Course# Pick up/Drop off location Pick-up time Drop-off time Interested? 430-10 101st&Kohler 7:50 11:40 430-11 On Mason Ave at 87th ST 7:55 11:45 registration form g. Return re l 430-12 80th St and Maciver 8:00 11:50 Re 430-13 On 80th St at LeBaux Ave Sery Rd 8:02 11:52 with fee to the Community 430-14 60th St and McAllister 8:05 11:55 430-15 60th St and Needham 8:10 12:00 Recreation office. 430-16 Oakwood Ave at 67th ST 8:12 12:02 430-17 Odean ave at 78th St 8:15 12:05 If you have any questions 430-18 Ogren Ave at 83rd St 8:20 12:10 please contact us at 430-19 85th and Oakwood 8:25 12:15 P 430-20 85th and Packard 8:30 12:20 241-3523 430-21 85th St at Page Ave 8:32 12:22 .3300-7.2223 Riverbend Trir Park-Comm.Center 8:35 12:25 Queens and 56th 8:38 12:27 r 24 Park Ave and 92nd ST 8:40 12:30 430-25 92nd St and Ohland Ave 8:45 12:35 430-26 93rd St and Odean 8:47 12:37 430-27 94th St and Odean 8:50 12:40 —.._:_•=... 430-28 430-28 88th St and Odean 8:55 12:45 430-29 If you will be participating,but need no bus transportation e/tea Community Recreation Registration Form Complete and return with fee 1230 School Street,Elk River,MN 55330 Course# Title Fee Participant LAST NAME FIRST NAME If CHILD,Age Parent Name Home Address City /Township Zip Home Phone# Work/Emergency# ask for Any Special Needs? Visa or Mastercard# Expires Credit Card Signature Make checks payable to: COMMUNITY RECREATION We are collecting this data in order to enroll the participant in a recreation program. The data will be provided to the instructor(s),recreation staff whose jobs require the data,and in some instances,other program participants. If this data is not provided the participant may not be able to be enrolled in the program. el AIVER: In consideration of your accepting me or my child's entry.I hereby,for myself,my child,my heirs executors and administrators,waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I or my child may have against any participating city of the Community Recreation Board or School District 728 and its representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself or my child at any activity sponsored by these groups. Signature Date September, 1998 Volume 10 Purpose Youth 41 tatement `` �� he Youth Initiatives ., Committee has developed and Initiatives ., , .„.„ .., , adopted the following Purpose Statement: To unite various segments of the What's Happening? community to develop and promote positive resources and Many positive programs and activities have opportunities with and for youth. come from the hard work of the Youth Initiatives Committee. We have a skate park and are looking for ramps, the mentoring BMX Biking program is in place, the BMX enthusiasts now Margo Foster and John Thompson have a location and are making plans to continue to work on a BMX develop it, and we found an existing building to facility. A site has been chosen use for a facility for youth. and is in the process of being designed. Anyone interested in These opportunities would not have been getting involved should contact possible without the involvement of many Margo Foster at 241-0292. different community members. We would like • to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made a contribution for their efforts, as Youthbound well as encouraging everyone who has an Youthbound has been going very interest in youth to become involved. Join us well. It's been averaging over 30 at the September 10th meeting to share your youth each night. There are ideas. arcade games, pool tables, darts, air hockey, foosball, vending machines,board games, cards and Elk River Skateboarders, Inc. more. The skate park is now paved in Oak Knoll The staff is starting to work on an ' Athletic Complex. Ramps must be under 3 feet, application and a process for ,- approved by the City and must stay at the establishing a Youth Board. We park. If you have a ramp you would like to hope to get this established in the donate to the park or if you would be willing to donate next couple months. materials or labor to help the Elk River Skateboarders construct ramps, please contact Community Recreation at Youth also have the opportunity 241-3523 . to play at Youthbound if they have a band. They just need to M11 Community Recreation at Watz Up Cafe Club 41-3523 for more information. The Watz's continue to look for a facility,, ho efull in a The staff will print up tickets and hopefully flyers for the event. neighboring community. For more information, please call Mark and Annette Watz at 441-1030. Young Artists Unite Wish List Student involvement is still needed in the The Youth Initiatives Committee has Q01 Arts Alliance. One project is the Arts devised a "wish list" of items that are stival of June 1999, a week long event. needed by various groups involved in the Students are needed to serve on the student process. committee as well as the mixed-age committees such as marketing, artist •Lumber and skilled labor, or completed resources, location, etc. The large group ramps, for the skate park. meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. •Youth at the meetings Sub-committees have individual meeting •Decorating items,microwave, small schedules. Contact Annette Watz or call the refrigerator for Youthbound Arts Hotline 441-9555. •Fresh ideas and projects for the committee to work on Student to Student Mentoring The program has been set up and there has been some recruitment. There are students signed up to participate this Fall. Questions can be directed to Louise Kuester at the Senior High. _ outh Initiatives Sub-Committees entoring of you would like to be included' Youth Empowerment in our regular mailing list, Existing Facilities please contact Community Shared Communications Recreation at 241-3523. Contacts General Information Community Recreation 241-3523 Community Education 241-3520NG Other Community Groups NEXT 1VIE 10 Elk River Skateboarders, Inc. September Michele Bergh 441-8770 ,ve m Cif �Iau Watz Up C tfe Club Eth- Mark/Annette Watz 441-1030 BMX Bikin •Margo Fosg ter 241-0292 Wondering what's happening for youth? Visit http://www.elkriver-mn.com/youth connections.htm