A publication of the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department

Youth/Teen

Winter-Spring 2012-13

City of New HopeA great place to grow!4401 Xylon Avenue North

New Hope, MN 55428

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PAIDTwin Cities, MNPermit No. 2330

1 For more information or to register, call 763-531-5151.

Winter Break ActivitiesGirls’ Volleyball CampGirls in grades 6-8 will learn the basic volleyball skills of serving, passing, hitting, digging and blocking. The camp will be led by the Cooper High School coaching staff and players. Course: 7689 Dates: Wednesday and Thursday January 2 and 3 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $31 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $38 Nonresidents

Basketball CampsThese camps, for girls and boys in grades 4-8, will help participants become more skilled and com-plete basketball players. Players will work on drills to improve their skills in ball han-dling, shooting, rebounding, defense, and strategies of the game. Dates: Wednesday and Thursday January 2 and 3 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $31 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $38 Nonresidents

Boys’ CampRun by Cooper head boys’ basketball coach Steve Burton, staff and players. Course: 7688

Girls’ CampRun by Cooper head girls’ basketball coach Jen Rademacher, staff and players. Course: 7687

Super Hero Film School Batman, Superman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman...youth ages 7-12, pick your characters to star in your own mini-movie. The possibilities are endless! Action figures, Legos, back-drops and props will be available for filming in class. Instructors will guide students through the entire film mak-ing process including using a digital movie camera, filming scenes, stop-motion animation, downloading foot-age to the computer and digital editing with Frames software to add special effects. Final projects will be available online for all to see, or students may bring a USB drive on the last day to take home their films. Student photog-raphy release must be signed for class. Register by December 19. Course: 7833 Dates: Thursday and Friday, December 27 and 28 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $62 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $69 Nonresidents

Girl Power Art Class Youth ages 4-9, rock to your favorite tunes while you create! The girls will bebop around and create a bunch of girly art projects. We’ll make an ador-able purse and all the accessories that go inside it, all out of air-dry clay, Model Magic, and paint. Register by December 19. Course: 7834 Date: Thursday, December 27 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $18 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale $25 Nonresidents

Scooby Dooby Doo Art Camp Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We’ve got some art to do now! Youth ages 4-9, come and create with Scooby and all his mystery solving pals! In this groovy camp we’ll make ev-erything Scooby loves like Scooby snacks, a sandwich piled high with all of his fa-vorite ingredients, a spooky haunted house, and the Mystery Machine! We’ll be getting messy with clay, paint and more as we help Scooby catch that villain! Register by December 26. Course: 7835 Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, January 2 and 3 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $40 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $47 Nonresidents

Holiday Make It and Take ItYouth ages 5-12 will enjoy art fun while you get your holiday shopping done! Your kids will work on their holiday gift list too! We will craft a clay trinket box that any grandparent or favorite teacher would love to receive as a gift! Register by November 30. Course: 7685 Date: Monday, December 10 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $16 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $23 Nonresidents

Youth/TeenTable of ContentsYouth/Teen 4 Amazing Athletes 4 Archery 6 Art in Action Classes 4 Athletic Associations 7 Babysitter’s Training 5 Basketball 1 Basketball Camps 6 Beach Party Art Camp 5 Duct Tape is Dandy 1 Girl Power Art Class 3 Gymnastics 1 Holiday Make It and Take It 6 KidCreate Studio Classes 3 Letters to Santa 6 Little Mozarts Keyboard Camp 4 Little Tigers Martial Arts 5 Mario Kart Mania Art 5 Outdoor Skills and Thrills 3 Rink Rat Hockey 7 Science Explorers 1 Scooby Doo Art Camp 2 Skating Lessons 4 Soccer 5 Sports Camps (non-school days) 6 Spring Adventure Camp 5 Star Wars Droids 1 Super Hero Film School 4 Tae Kwon Do 3 Tumbling Tots 5 Volleyball 1 Volleyball Camp (Girls) 6 Winter White-Out Dance 4 Wrestling

Parent + Child 7 ECFE Happenings 7 First Steps in Musicland 7 Holiday Craft Party 7 Reindeer Treats 7 Soccer 3 Tumbling Tots

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Families 8 Buttercream Basics Valentine Cake 8 Family Fun Night 8 Fondant Cake Decorating 11 Holiday Lighting Contest 8 Movie in the Gym 8 Music For Everyone 8 New Hope Summer Theatre 8 Target Center Event 8 Xcel Energy Center Event

Adults 11 Community Tripsters 9 Defensive Driving 10 Donut Make You Wonder 9 Fitness Class 10 Five Cities Special Destinations 9 Golf Leagues 11 Ladies Night Out Art Parties 9 Northwest Metro Adult Sports 10 Photography 9 Senior Transportation 10 Special Destinations 10 Walking Track (indoor)

Facilities 12 Community Gyms 12 Golf Course Clubhouse 12 Ice Arena Community Room 12 Outdoor Facilities Rental 8 Outdoor Skating Rinks/ Warming Houses

Golf Course 12 Clubhouse Rental 9 Golf Leagues

Ice Arena 2 Open Skating 2 Skating School 10 Walking Track

Registration 12 Registration Information/Form

Contact InformationParks and Recreation Office, 4401 Xylon Ave N ........................... 763-531-5151 FAX 763-531-5136 TDD 7-1-1

New Hope Village Golf Course, 8130 Bass Lake Road ................... 763-531-5178

New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Louisiana Ave N ................................. 763-531-5181

New Hope Community Gyms, 8230 47th Ave N ............................763-531-5155

Weather Cancellation Line (call after 4 p.m.) .................................763-531-5158

Recreation Section of City Website .......... www.ci.new-hope.mn.us/recreation

Parks and Recreation Department StaffSusan Rader .................................................... Director of Parks and Recreation

Mark Severson ......................................................Recreation Facilities Manager

Sarah Hansen ..................................................................Recreation Coordinator

Steve Ellingson .......................................................................Athletic Supervisor

Matt Remore ......................................................Recreation Facilities Supervisor

Scott Stephan ........................................................Arena Maintenance Operator

John Blasiak....................................... Street and Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Penny Spitzer ..................................................Administrative Support Specialist

Jill Smisek ......................................................................Office Support Specialist

New Hope Skating SchoolNew Hope Skating School classes are based on the Ice Skating Institute’s (ISI) Recreational Ice Skating Program for ice skaters 3 years of age and older. Beginner, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta are all skill levels of the testing program. Classes are taught by Dawn Landon and her fine staff. Participants will need their own skates with guards. Tots are encouraged to wear helmets. Private lessons are also available.For additional information call the New Hope Parks and Recreation De-partment at 763-531-5151 or the ice arena at 763-531-5181. Location: New Hope Ice Arena 4949 Louisiana Ave N

Private Lessons Course: 7787 Mondays 7:30-8:45 p.m. Fee: $180 New Hope residents $187 Nonresidents Course: 7788 Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $155 New Hope residents $162 Nonresidents

Monday Classes Dates: January 7-March 18 (no class 2/18) Course: 7778 Tots ages 3-5 6:30-7 p.m. Course: 7776 Alpha 6:30-7 p.m. Course: 7777 Pre-Alpha ages 6-12 7-7:30 p.m. Course: 7790 Beta 7-7:30 p.m. Course: 7791 Gamma 7-7:30 p.m. Course: 7792 Delta 7-7:30 p.m. Course: 7789 Adults 7:30-8 p.m.

Saturday Classes Dates: January 12-March 23 (no class 2/2) Course: 7779 Tots ages 3-5 9:30-10 a.m. Course: 7780 Alpha 9:30-10 a.m. Course: 7782 Pre-Alpha ages 6-12 10-10:30 a.m. Course: 7784 Beta 10-10:30 a.m. Course: 7785 Gamma 10-10:30 a.m. Course: 7786 Delta 10-10:30 a.m. Course: 7783 Adults 10:30-11 a.m. Fee: $85 New Hope residents $92 Nonresidents

Indoor Open SkatingThe New Hope Ice Arena’s open skat-ing schedule for winter includes most Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Sundays, 4-6 p.m. Schedule may vary. A complete schedule is available each week at the Ice Arena. Call 763-531-5181 for more details. Fee: $3.50 per person, per day No rental skates available

Skating Level Definitions:Tots/Pre-Alpha: Students learn the two foot glide, forward and back-ward swizzles, one foot glide, back-ward wiggle.Alpha: Passed Beginner or equiva-lent. Students learn forward strok-ing, forward crossovers on right and left, and one foot snowplow stop.Beta: Passed Alpha or equivalent. Students learn backward stroking, backward crossovers and t-stops on right and left.Gamma: Passed Beta or equivalent. Students learn forward outside 3-turn on right and left, Mohawk combination on right and left, and hockey stop.Delta: Passed Gamma or equivalent. Students learn forward inside 3-turn on right and left, forward edges inside and outside, bunny hop, and a choice of Shoot the Duck or Lunge to a one foot glide.Private: All ages and ability levels.

Register online today!Internet users can sign up for most recreation programs 24 hours a day, seven days a week with Rec Express.To register online with a major credit card, simply click on the Rec Express link on the bottom left side of the city’s home page, www.ci.new-hope.mn.us. Users will need a family account password and a client ID number for the family member taking the class. To obtain these, call 763-531-5151 during normal business hours.

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Gymnastics Level DefinitionsBeginner: Little or no gymnastics experience.Intermediate: For those who have mastered hands on/feet on (vault); Pullover and back hip circle (bars); All walks and some jumps with correct technique (beam); Perfect cartwheel, roundoff, handstand, forward roll (floor).Advanced: For those who have mastered straddle over (vault); Long hang pullover (bars); Forward roll, front handspring dismount (beam); Back walkover (floor).Advanced 2: For those who have mastered front handspring (vault); Fly-away, kip on low bar (bars); Back walkover, hands-free dis-mount (beam); Roundoff to back handspring (floor).

GymnasticsGet ready for another exciting session of gymnastics. Our quality gymnastics staff will continue to provide their expertise to help participants achieve better physical fitness, coordination, and gymnastics skills – all while hav-ing a great time! The program has an ability-level curriculum designed to help you determine which class is best for your child.Location: Sandburg School (Gym A) 2400 Sandburg Lane Golden Valley

Winter SessionSaturdays: January 12-March 9Tuesdays: January 8-March 5 Wednesdays: January 9- March 6Thursdays: January 10-March 7

Beginner Ages 4-5: Course: 7723 Wednesdays, 6:15-7 p.m. Course: 7724 Thursdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Course: 7725 Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m. Fee: $59 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $66 Nonresidents

Beginner–Intermediate Ages 6+ Course: 7726 Beg/Inter 6-9 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Course: 7727 Beginner 6-9 Thursdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Course: 7728 Beginner 6-9 Saturdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 7729 Beginner 6-9 Saturdays, 12-1 p.m. Fee: $69 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $76 Nonresidents

Course: 7730 Intermediate 6+ Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. Course: 7830 Beg/Inter 10+ Thursdays, 5:45-7 p.m. Course: 7731 Intermediate 6+ Saturdays, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.

Course: 7732 Intermediate 6+ Saturdays, 12-1:15 p.m. Fee: $80 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $87 Nonresidents

Advanced/Advanced 2: Course: 7733 Advanced/Advanced 2 Saturdays, 1:15-3 p.m. Course: 7734 Advanced/Advanced 2 Tuesdays, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Course: 7735 Advanced/Advanced 2 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Fee: $112 One advanced course $192 Two advanced courses for the same student (Nonresidents of New Hope and Golden Valley add $7)

Spring SessionSaturdays: March 16-May 18Tuesdays: March 12-May 14 Wednesdays: March 13-May 15 Thursdays: March 14-May 16 (No classes 3/26, 3/27, 3/28, 3/30)

Beginner Ages 4-5: Course: 7736 Wednesdays, 6:15-7 p.m. Course: 7737 Thursdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Course: 7738 Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m. Fee: $59 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $66 Nonresidents

Beginner – Intermediate Ages 6+: Course: 7739 Beg/Inter 6-9 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Course: 7740 Beginner 6-9 Thursdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Course: 7741 Beginner 6-9 Saturdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Course: 7742 Beginner 6-9 Saturdays, 12-1 p.m. Fee: $69 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $76 Nonresidents

Course: 7744 Intermediate 6+ Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. Course: 7747 Beg/Inter 10+ Thursdays, 5:45-7 p.m. Course: 7745 Intermediate 6+ Saturdays, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Course: 7746 Intermediate 6+ Saturdays, 12-1:15 p.m. Fee: $80 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $87 Nonresidents

Advanced/Advanced 2: Course: 7750 Advanced/Advanced 2 Saturdays, 1:15-3 p.m. Course: 7751 Advanced/Advanced 2 Tuesdays, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Course: 7752 Advanced/Advanced 2 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Fee: $112 One advanced course $192 Two advanced courses for the same student (Nonresidents of New Hope and Golden Valley add $7)

Tumbling TotsThis is a great program to start your pre-schooler on their way to develop-ing basic gymnastics and tumbling skills. The kids, with the help of a parent and our gymnastics staff, will develop gross motor skills through tumbling, get an introduction to the various pieces of gymnastics equip-ment, and have lots of fun and games. A parent must participate! Dates: Wednesdays, January 9- March 6 Course: 7755 Ages 2-3 Time: 4:45-5:15 p.m. Course: 7756 Ages 3-4 Time: 5:30–6:15 p.m. Dates: Wednesdays, March 13- May 15 (no class 3/27) Course: 7757 Ages 2-3 Time: 4:45-5:15 p.m. Course: 7758 Ages 3-4 Time: 5:30–6:15 p.m. Location: Sandburg School (Gym A) 2400 Sandburg Lane Golden Valley Fee: $51 Residents of New Hope and Golden Valley $58 Nonresidents Letters to Santa

It’s time to send your letters to Santa! Once again, Santa Claus will have a special mailbox at the New Hope Parks and Recreation office. Santa Claus requests that each letter include the full name and address of each child so he and his elves can answer each one. Children can drop off letters through December 10. This special mailbox is only for children who live in New Hope.

Rink Rat HockeySpend the best months of winter play-ing hockey outdoors! This is a co-rec program for boys and girls ages 5-12. The program consists of two pre-sea-son practices and eight instructional games. Volunteer coaches instruct and officiate all games. There will be no goalies, just goal covers. Home games will be played in New Hope. Games will also be played in nearby com-munities. Games will be rescheduled in the event of cancellations (weather permitting). Participants must provide their own transportation and equip-ment (hockey skates, stick, helmet with mask, mouth guard, shin pads, hockey gloves, elbow pads and pro-tective cup if applicable). Schedules will be mailed to all participants the week of December 26. League jersey and participation award will be given. Register by December 7. Dates: Fridays and Sundays, January 4-February 13 Time: Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons (determined by coaches) Location: New Hope home ice at Civic Center Park, 4401 Xylon Ave N Fee: $42 Course: 7595 Ages 5-6 Course: 7596 Ages 7-9 Course: 7597 Ages 10-12

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Athletic AssociationsBaseballPlymouth/New Hope Little League:House league baseball for kids 7 to 12. www.pnhll.orgArmstrong/Cooper Youth BaseballTraveling baseball for kids 12 to 18. Pat Backen, president 612-293-9524.www.raybaseball.com

Fastpitch SoftballCooper/Armstrong Fastpitch:Traveling softball for girls 10 to 18.www.cooperarmstrongfastpitch.org

MN Thunder - SoccerTraveling and recreational soccer for ages 5 to 19. 763-535-4536. www.mnthunderacademy.org

Little TigersChildren ages 3-5 years will learn basic self-defense and martial arts skills while working on developing coordination and flexibility. Basic kicks and punches are taught through a variety of exercises and fun games. This program promotes focus, discipline and respect. In-structor: Master Tom Malone. Dead-line to register is one week prior to start of each session. Course: 7762 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 12 Course: 7763 Dates: Tuesdays, February 26- April 9 (no class 4/2) Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Location: New Hope Ice Arena 4949 Louisiana Ave N community room Fee: $49 per session residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $56 nonresidents

Tae Kwon DoThis self-defense program for ages 5 and over will teach discipline, focus, endurance and flexibility. Master Tom Malone will help you achieve awesome kicks, punches and strikes while get-ting in shape. Sign up for both Tues-days and Saturdays for only $99 for 12 classes. Registration deadline is one week prior to each session. Location: Davis Community Center 5430 Glenwood Ave Golden Valley Fee: $64 per session residents of New Hope, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park $69 per session nonresidents

Beginner/Intermediate Time: 6:15-7 p.m. Course: 7856 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 12 Course: 7857 Dates: Tuesdays, February 19- March 26

Advanced Time: 7-7:45 p.m. Course: 7858 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 12 Course: 7859 Dates: Tuesdays, February 19- March 26

All Levels Time: 10:15-11 a.m. Course: 7860 Dates: Saturdays, January 12- February 16 Course: 7861 Dates: Saturdays, February 23- March 23

Youth WrestlingThis program, for kids in grades K-6, will help your child develop proper wrestling techniques and a positive competitive attitude. The emphasis will be on having a great time with the sport of wrestling. The program will culminate with an in-house tour-nament at the New Hope Community Gyms on February 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Dates: Tuesdays, November 20- February 5 (No class 12/25 or 1/1)Location: New Hope Learning Center 8301 47th Ave N wrestling room Course: 7593 Pups-Grades K-3 6-7 p.m. Course: 7594 Huskies-Grades 4-6 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fee: $52 Residents of New Hope, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $59 Nonresidents

ArcheryThis program is for youth ages 8 and older. All levels are welcome to join this class. Beginners will learn the basics including safe range practices, and intermediate/advanced students will review the basics and learn more advanced skills. All instruction and equipment is supplied by Orion Ar-chery. Be a part of this fast growing sport. Register by January 18 for Ses-sion 1 and February 19 for Session 2. Course: 7793 Dates: Tuesdays, January 29- February 19 Course: 7794 Dates: Tuesdays, February 26- March 19 Time: 6-7:30 p.m.Location: Robbinsdale Community Gym 3730 Toledo Ave N Door 18 Fee: $65 per session residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $72 per session nonresidents

Amazing AthletesPreschoolers ages 3-6, this is the perfect class to get moving and learn new sports and skills. Amazing Ath-letes gives every child the chance to learn the fundamentals of many different sports along with hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills and cognitive development. These sam-pler classes will include the following sports rotating every week: baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, golf, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, and tennis. Registration deadline is one week prior to each session.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $30 per session residents of New Hope, Robbinsdale and Crystal $37 per session nonresidents Dates: Thursdays, January 10-31 Course: 7806 5-5:45 p.m. Course: 7807 6-6:45 p.m. Dates: Thursdays, February 7-28 Course: 7808 5-5:45 p.m. Course: 7809 6-6:45 p.m. Dates: Thursdays, March 7-28 Course: 7811 5-5:45 p.m. Course: 7812 6-6:45 p.m.

Revolutionary Sports – MightyStars SoccerThe MightyStars program is designed for youth ages 5-8, who wish to further enhance basic skills such as dribbling, pass-ing and shooting. Partici-pants will have the oppor-tunity to play in games and learn the values of sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun in a semi-competitive en-vironment. Emphasis is placed on team play and sportsman-ship. This class is suitable for new and existing players. Course: 7815 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 19 (no class 2/5) Course: 7816 Dates: Tuesdays, February 26-April 9 (no class 3/26) Time: 6:45-7:30 p.m. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $45 New Hope residents $52 Nonresidents

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Revolutionary Sports – MightyStars BasketballThis basketball program, for youth ages 5-8, will maximize the time that a player spends with their own ball. The focus will be on dribbling, pass-ing, shooting, and individual player development. Course: 7831 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 19 (no class 2/5) Course: 7832 Dates: Tuesdays, February 26-April 9 (no class 3/26) Time: 6-6:45 p.m. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $45 New Hope residents $52 Nonresidents

Revolutionary Sports - Non-School Day Sports CampsYouth ages 6-12 will learn three or more sports per day. Par-ticipants will learn the necessary skills and rules before playing each sport. All sports will be taught to players of all ability levels, so no previous experience is necessary. Sports will include baseball, flag foot-ball, floor hockey, team handball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, tennis, track and fitness, volleyball, and games such as capture the flag, dodgeball and kickball. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8301 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $30 per half day $50 per full day $200 five full days Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Course: 7836 Monday, January 21 Course: 7837 Monday, February 18 Course: 7838 Monday, March 25 Course: 7839 Tuesday, March 26 Course: 7840 Wednesday, March 27 Course: 7841 Thursday, March 28 Course: 7842 Friday, March 29 Time: 1-4 p.m. Course: 7843 Monday, January 21 Course: 7844 Monday, February 18 Course: 7845 Monday, March 25 Course: 7846 Tuesday, March 26 Course: 7847 Wednesday, March 27 Course: 7848 Thursday, March 28 Course: 7849 Friday, March 29

Mini Spikers Volleyball Bump, set, spike! Youth ages 4-6 will learn the basics of volleyball through cool games and special equipment. Instructors are from Revolutionary Sports. Register by March 27. Course: 7826 Dates: Saturdays, April 6-27 Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Robbinsdale Community Gym 3730 Toledo Ave N Door 18 Fee: $40 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $47 Nonresidents

Youth Volleyball Youth ages 7-12 will work on skills in passing, setting and hitting, along with good court movement. Games will be played at each session. In-structors are from Revolutionary Sports. Fee includes a shirt. Register by March 27. Course: 7827 Dates: Saturdays, April 6-27 Time: 3:15-4:45 p.m. Location: Robbinsdale Community Gym 3730 Toledo Ave N Door 18 Fee: $62 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $69 Nonresidents

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Cross Country SkiingYouth ages 8-14, come learn about this life-long fun winter sport! Classic ski techniques are taught including proper equipment, clothing, moving forward, getting up when you fall and how to have fun in the winter! Be sure to dress for the weather. All equip-ment is supplied. Must provide own transportation to and from French Re-gional Park. A special waiver form will be mailed to participants. Please note: Depending on snow conditions, pro-gram may need to move to Elm Creek Park Reserve. Register by January 2. Course: 7828 Date: Tuesday, January 22 Time: 1:30-3:15 p.m. Location: French Regional Park 12605 Cty Road 9, Plymouth Visitor Center Fee: $16 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $23 Nonresidents

Maple Syrup Time!This is a great time for youth ages 8-12 years old to learn about maple trees and how they are tapped. Collect sap and watch it cook to syrup for tasting. Make maple sugar and try some maple candy. Enjoy a sugar-ing demonstration and learn a maple craft. Be prepared to be outside for most of the program time. Instruc-tion is provided by Three Rivers Park District. Must provide own transporta-tion to and from French Regional Park. Please note: This class is dependent on weather conditions and if the sap is not flowing, class will be canceled. Register by March 11. Course: 7829 Date: Monday, April 1 Time: 10-11:30 a.m.Location: French Regional Park 12605 Cty Road 9, Plymouth Visitor Center Fee: $11 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $18 Nonresidents

Duct Tape is DandyCraft projects made out of duct tape? That’s right! This is your child’s chance to create with the coolest art supply around – duct tape! Youth ages 6-12 will work with oil pastels, watercolor paint and of course duct tape to create a portfolio to store your artwork in. Register by January 4. Course: 7850 Date: Saturday, January 12 Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $20 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $27 Nonresidents

Mario Kart Mania ArtChannel your child’s love of video games into a creative, fun outlet! Have them put down the controller and come get messy with us! Youth ages 6-12 will design and create their own imaginary Mario Kart vehicle out of clay and paint. Register by January 14. Course: 7851 Date: Tuesday, January 22 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $18 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $25 Nonresidents

Star Wars DroidsYouth ages 7-12 bring Star Wars in-spired inventions to life - with the Star Wars Lego Mindstorms Robotics De-veloper Kit. We will start with a simple droid mechanism, and then move on to more ambitious droids that move and walk. These great robotic inven-tions are powered by the Micro Scout, the smallest Lego microcomputer, equipped with light sensor, and six robotic programs to control our droid creations. Possible models include: Droid Vehicle, Trainer Droid, Bi-Ped Walker, our version of R2D2 and more! We will experiment with robotic pro-grams that avoid light, seek light, and are controlled by lights, act as alarms and more. Register by February 15. Course: 7825 Date: Saturday, February 23 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $32 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $39 Nonresidents

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Expressive PaintingVan Gogh and Rembrandt used this style of painting, which emphasizes brushwork and contrasting color combinations, embracing the marks made by the paint brush and paint-ing knife rather than trying to hide them. The goal of this style is not to look smooth and glossy like a pho-tograph, but rather to emphasize the materials that were used to cre-ate it. Please come prepared to get messy. Paint shirts will be provided. Course: 7801 Date: Wednesday, January 30

Drawing TechniquesIn this class we will draw a land-scape or still life in three different styles: realistically in black and white, expressively in color, and simplistically in abstract. We will use different materials such as pencil,

charcoal, and oil and chalk pastels. Come prepared to get a little messy. Course: 7802 Date: Wednesday, February 27

Abstract SculptureExplore and stretch your creativeness with this class. You’ll get to create something unique and interesting to look at. Using wire, beads, wood, paper and more we will create a mobile and free standing sculpture. Course: 7803 Date: Wednesday, March 20

Little Mozarts Keyboard CampStudents ages 4-6, get a jump start on piano skills with the popular “Music for Little Mozarts” series. This semi-private class includes music facts, movements, singing, percussion in-struments and time on the keyboard. Learn about the classical music of Mozart, Beethoven, and other com-posers. Purchase the first piano book for $8 at the first class. Registration deadline is one week prior. Course: 7805 Dates: Mondays, February 18- March 25 Time: 1:45-2:15 p.m. Location: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Pkwy Golden Valley Fee: $72 Residents of New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Maple Grove and Plymouth $80 Nonresidents

Art in Action ClassesYouth ages 8-12 will have fun discovering the art of various cultures and styles while creating their own masterpieces. Each session will explore a different culture. Join us for one or all three sessions. All supplies are included. Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Location: Robbinsdale Middle School Art Room 111, 3730 Toledo Ave N Fee: $12 per class residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale

$19 per class nonresidents

Castle CreationsThis castle is fit for a king, queen, prince, princess or maybe even a damsel in distress. Your young art-ist, ages 3-6, will use their imagination to cre-ate a castle scene using a vari-ety of different art materials. No castle is complete without a fire breathing dragon, so we’ll add that too! Register by January 3. Course: 7819 Date: Saturday, January 12 Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $13 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $20 Nonresidents

Valentine Craft PartyWhat’s Valentine’s Day without cards and chocolate? Youth will create Valen-tine’s Day cards your child can give to someone they’re “sweet” on. We’ll mix up a batch of chocolate clay to create clay hearts and more. Say “I love you” with a homemade craft! Register by February 1. Course: 7820 Ages 3-6 Date: Saturday, February 9 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Course: 7821 Ages 7-12 Date: Saturday, February 9 Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fee: $18 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $25 Nonresidents

Easter Craft Party“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail.” Hop on over to class to create Easter themed art! We’ll create the coolest Easter Bunny project ever! Register by March 15. Course: 7822 Ages 3-6 Date: Saturday, March 23 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Course: 7823 Ages 6-12 Date: Saturday, March 23 Time: 12:30-3 p.m. Fee: $18 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $25 Nonresidents

Dora and Diego Art CampHola Amigos! Let’s go to Mexico for spring break. Children ages 3-6 come and explore with Dora, Diego and their pal Boots. We will create our own backpacks and all the gear we need for our big adventure. We’ll learn about animals and practice our Spanish, too. Get ready to use a variety of art media and techniques on this art ad-venture. Register by March 15. Course: 7824 Dates: Wednesday and Thursday March 27-28 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $40 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $47 Nonresidents

Kid Create Studio ClassesThese classes will inspire your child and provide a positive and fun experience as they express themselves through the visual arts.Location: Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive

Spring Adventure CampYouth ages 7 to 12, come join us for two action packed days. Participants will learn, explore and refine new skills in fencing, martial arts, archery and more. All lev-els are welcome, so here’s your chance learn a new skill or improve your skills in this special adventure. Please bring a peanut free snack and peanut free lunch. Register by March 13. Course: 7810 Dates: Monday and Tuesday March 25 and 26 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $98 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $105 Nonresidents

Beach Party Art CampYouth ages 6-12, grab your sun-glasses and your flip flops, too! Come to class for a beach themed art party this spring break! We’re going to the beach - sort of! Young artists will create a bunch of art projects with an ocean theme. We’ll get messy with paint, clay and Model Magic as we create sand castles, palm trees, sea creatures and more. We will even play beach volleyball! Register by March 15. Course: 7813 Dates: Wednesday and Thursday March 27-28 Time: 1-3 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $40 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $47 Nonresidents

Winter White-Out Dance Winter is upon us, and white is the theme. Wear as much white as you can to help create a Cool atmosphere. Youth in grades 5-7 will enjoy music, prizes and fun. Wear white and receive a raffle ticket to win great prizes! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Save money by register-ing in advance! Student ID required to enter. Course: 7814 Date: Friday, January 25 Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $5 if registered by January 24 $8 at the door

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Parent+ChildReindeer TreatsYouth ages 3-12 along with your favorite adult, make a holiday keep-sake plate. Your Reindeer Treats plate will be made with love and your foot-and hand prints. We provide all the materials necessary to create the perfect holiday plate! Each piece of pottery will be clear glazed and fired by Lily Pad Ceramics staff, and will be available for pick-up by December 15. Register by November 21. Course: 7690 Date: Saturday, December 1 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $15 Residents of New Hope and Crystal $22 Nonresidents

First Steps in MusiclandBasic musical concepts will be taught through a variety of fun activities. Parents and children ages 2-3, will dance, sing and play while learning rhythm and fine and gross motor coordination. Register one week prior to start of session. Course: 7753 Dates: Mondays, January 7- February 11 Course: 7754 Dates: Mondays, February 18- March 25 Time: 12:45-1:30 p.m. Location: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Parkway Fee: $49 per session residents of New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Maple Grove and Plymouth $54 per session nonresidents

Holiday Craft PartyThe holidays are a magical time! Join us for an ornament making party. We will set up four stations, each with a different ornament project that your child can create. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts! Children 2-6 years (must be accom-panied by a caregiver). Register by November 26. Course: 7601 Date: Monday, December 3 Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $12 per child residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $19 per child nonresidents

Revolutionary Sports – PreStars SoccerHave a lil’ one who loves to kick a ball around?…These parent-child classes for ages 3-5, will have parents work-ing one-on-one with their child in a fun, supportive environment to learn basic soccer skills...kicking, dribbling, shooting and ball control. Course: 7748 Dates: Tuesdays, January 8- February 19 (no class 2/5) Course: 7749 Dates: Tuesdays, February 26- April 9 (no class 3/26) Time: 6-6:45 p.m. Location: New Hope Community Gyms 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $45 New Hope residents $52 Nonresidents

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Babysitter’s TrainingThis American Red Cross course pro-vides youth ages 11 to 15, with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to be great babysitters, plus real-world experiences to help them develop their leadership and commu-nication abilities. The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. It teaches young people how to care for children and infants, be a good leader and role model, make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe, communicate effectively with parents, handle emergencies such as illnesses, injuries and household ac-cidents and learn business skills such as writing a resume and interviewing for a job. Certificates will be mailed two to four weeks after completion of the course. Students should bring a bag lunch. Deadline to register is one week prior to the class.

Science ExplorersBattling Robo BotzHave you ever want-ed to build a robot? Youth in grades 2-6, join us as we build simple motorized robots that will battle for the title “Best Bot”. After each round, your team will reconfigure your robot to build it bigger, better, and stronger using your new found knowl-edge of mechanical movement. Imag-ine, build and battle your way through the competition of amazing Robo Botz. Register by December 27. Course: 7817 Date: Thursday, January 3 (non-school day) Time: 1-3 p.m.Location: New Hope Ice Arena 4949 Louisiana Ave N Fee: $17 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $24 Nonresidents

Space AdventureBlast off with Science Ex-plorers for a fun filled trip to the stars. Youth ages 3 ½-6, upon our depar-ture, we will learn how the earth’s rotation affects our everyday lives. Then we will stop to inves-tigate the planets of our solar system and how they orbit the sun. Register by January 3. Course: 7818 Date: Thursday, January 10 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.Location: New Hope Ice Arena 4949 Louisiana Ave N Fee: $17 Residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $24 Nonresidents

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Funds AvailableFunds are available for New Hope families who need assistance with registration fees in order for their child or teen to participate in programs sponsored by the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department. Funds are limited and are avail-able on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will be asked to pay half of the program fee. For more information, call 763-531-5151.

ECFE HappeningsECFE is a program for families with children, birth through pre-kindergarten. Day and evening classes include parent discussion groups, parent-child activities, family events and age-appropriate education for children. Call 763-504-4170 for information. ECFE is a program of Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education.

Fee: $75 New Hope residents $81 Nonresidents Course: 7799 Date: Saturday, February 23 Course: 7800 Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: New Hope City Hall 4401 Xylon Ave N conference room

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Fondant Cake Decorating: Holly Wreath CakeDecorators on all of the popular cake shows use fondant to make their cakes smooth and beautiful. You can too! Ages 13 and up, we will learn how to cover a cake with fondant, and create a beautiful holly wreath out of fondant to decorate the cake. Students should bring one 8-9” round cake, removed from the pan, one can or 2-3 cups icing, and a carrier to bring home their cake. Instructor will provide fondant and other supplies for the cakes. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by December 7. Course: 7613 Date: Sunday, December 16 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $28 per person residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $35 per person nonresidents

Buttercream Basics: Valentine Heart Cake Learn the ba-sics of making, coloring and decorating with tasty but-tercream icing. You’ll learn how to make the per-fect icing, frost your cake (with icing, not crumbs!), and decorate it with different sizes of hearts. Perfect for your sweetheart! Participants should bring one or two layers of 8-9” round cakes (removed from the pans), cake carrier, and hand mixer. This is a great class for ages 13 and up. Youth under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Par-ent/child pairs only need to pay for one unless you want to make two projects. Register by February 1. Course: 7759 Date: Sunday, February 10 Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $22 per pair residents of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale $29 per pair nonresidents

Movie in the GymCome and enjoy the movie “De-spicable Me” in the gym at the Crystal Com-munity Center. Bring a blanket to sit on. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can supervise up to eight children. Concessions will be sold. Call 763-531-5151 to get pre-registered. Space may be limited. Course: 7760 Date: Friday, January 4 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: Free, but must pre-register

Family Fun NightFamilies with kids age 4 to 14, beat the winter blues with this great family event. Everyone can bounce, jump, joust, and bungee run on bouncers provided by Bounce on Air. Plus, try a bingo game and win prizes. One adult may supervise up to five children. Adult admission required. Concessions will be sold. Register by March 1. Course: 7761 Date: Friday, March 8 Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $5 per person in advance $9 per person at the door

New Hope Summer TheatreOff Broad-way Musical Theatre will present “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at the New Hope Outdoor The-atre in summer 2013. Watch for more infor-mation in New Hope’s sum-mer brochure, or visit www.obmt.org.

Music For Everyone“Music for Everyone” is a program that offers private music lessons, group lessons and activities for stu-dents of all ages, from pre-schoolers to adults. The cities of New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Maple Grove and Plymouth have formed this music consortium to present quality music instruction to their resi-dents. Call 763-509-5224 for a course catalog.

Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing at Target CenterWhen Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air – and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out! Children 1 and older need a ticket. Come and play before the show! Play Zone at Sesame Street Live is a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! Sing and dance with Sesame Street friends, sit in Big Bird’s nest, twirl in Zoe’s dance studio and more! Play Zone opens one hour before the show and is free with your ticket! Register by December 19. Course: 7764 Date: Saturday, January 12 Time: 2 p.m. (Please arrive at least ½ hour early) Fee: $17, lower level reserved seats

Target Center and Xcel Energy Center Events Get tickets for these great events! The cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale are joining together to offer great ticket deals for upcoming events at Target Center and Xcel Energy Center. This is for children and adults of all ages! A limited number of tickets are available however, 15 tick-ets need to be sold to ensure the group rate. Ticket pick-up: Participants will be notified when tickets are available for pickup at the Parks and Recreation office. Note: Participants supply their own transportation. Tickets are currently available for the following events:

World’s Toughest Rodeo at Xcel CenterHang on to your cowboy hats! The World’s Toughest Rodeo is coming back to Saint Paul’s Xcel Energy Center with an incredible show! From barrels to broncs, the World’s Toughest Rodeo is a colorful, fun spectacle families will al-ways remember. Tickets are for lower level reserved seats. Children under 2 are free. Register by January 14. Course: 7765 Date: Saturday, February 2 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Please arrive at least ½ hour early) Fee: $14 Youth (12 and under) $19 Adults

This winter, ice rinks with warming house facilities will be maintained at four New Hope parks:Civic Center Park 44th and Xylon avenuesHidden Valley Park 32nd and Boone avenuesLiberty Park 60th and Gettysburg avenuesLions Park 38th and Oregon avenuesEach park will have a hockey and general skating rink. The rinks will be open from December 15 to February 10, weather permitting.Please remember that hockey sticks and pucks are only allowed in the hockey rinks. Due to safety factors, hockey equipment is not allowed on the general ice area. Check with the warming house attendant to

Winter Ice Rinks and Warming Housesdetermine when activities are sched-uled that will preempt open skating.

Warming House Hours:December 15-February 10School Vacation: 1-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m.School Days: 5-9 p.m.Saturdays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m.Sundays: 1-5 p.m.December 24 and 31: 1-3 p.m.December 25 and January 1: Closed

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Adult Fitness ClassJoin fitness instructor, Kayla Ross for this awesome fitness class for adults. This is a basic circuit training class uti-lizing weight training and cardiovas-cular activities. Participants in each 50 minute class will receive a total body workout along with familiarization of strength training equipment and methods of training. This class is great for people of all fitness levels. Course: 7766 Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, January 7-March 13 Course: 7767 Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 18-May 22 Time: 6:30-7:20 p.m. Location: Cooper Strength Center 8230 47th Ave N north end of Cooper High Fee: $59 New Hope residents $66 Nonresidents

Adult Softball LeaguesNew Hope Parks and Recreation offers several men’s, women’s and co-rec softball leagues beginning in late April or early May. Softball provides a great way to spend time with your friends, enjoy summer in Minnesota and play this great recreational sport.

Summer Leagues include:Men’s Upper D on Tuesdays or ThursdaysMen’s Lower D on Mondays or WednesdaysMen’s E on Mondays or WednesdaysCo-Rec D on Sundays or MondaysEntry fees range from $480 to $730. Nonresident fees may apply. Registra-tion for USSSA Adult Summer Softball Leagues will begin in February 2013. For a detailed flyer, call 763-531-5151.

Adult Golf Leagues Joining a golf league at New Hope Village Golf Course is a great way to enjoy the game of golf on a regu-lar basis. All New Hope Village Golf Course Leagues are organized play using the handicap system with special weekly events and sea-sonal awards. You don’t need to be a scratch golfer to participate. The main focus of our leagues is recreation and enjoyment!

Summer leagues include:Seniors Leagues on Monday or Friday morningsMen’s League on Monday eveningsWomen’s Leagues on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings or eveningsCouples League on Friday eveningsOur summer leagues run from the end of April to the middle of August, but you may join the league at any time. We also offer a variety of leagues in the fall. Call 763-531-5178 for details.

Men’s Basketball LeagueOfficiated five-on-five men’s AA to D leagues will be offered this winter. Teams will be divided into divisional play and may advance to MRPA state tournaments. For more infor-mation call Joe at 763-569-3382. Dates: Sundays, beginning December 9 Location: Brooklyn Center High 6500 Humboldt Ave N Brooklyn Center Fee: $595 per team

Broomball LeaguesOfficiated 6 on 6 men’s broomball leagues will be offered. For more information or to register call Joe at 763-569-3382. Dates: Thursdays, beginning December 20 Location: Central Park West 63rd and Brooklyn Drive Brooklyn Center Fee: $240 per team

Northwest Metro Adult SportsMen’s Hockey LeaguesA no-checking/no slap shot hockey league will be offered this winter. Two levels of play will be offered. Season begins mid-January. Dates/times vary. For details call 763-493-8333. Location: Community Activity Center 5600 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park Fee: $1225 per team

Baggo LeagueTeams will consist of two to four players, any gender. Each team will play in a seven week regular season (double headers), followed by a play-off tournament. For more informa-tion or to register call 763-531-1152. Dates: Thursdays, January 3- February 21 Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $30 per team

Dodgeball LeagueCo-Rec dodgeball leagues will be of-fered this spring. For more informa-tion or to register call 763-531-0052. Dates: Thursdays, March 7- April 25Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $40 per team

Adults 55 years and older who complete an accident prevention course every three years are eli-gible for a 10 percent automobile insurance premium reduction. These courses are cosponsored by the New Hope Police Department. You must attend the entire class to receive a certificate. No driving or testing is required. Please in-clude your driver’s license number when registering. Advanced regis-tration is required. Time: 6-10 p.m. Location: New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave N

Eight-Hour CourseMust be age 55 or older. Course: 7772 Dates: Mondays, January 7 and 14

Fee: $26 New Hope residents $33 Nonresidents

Four-Hour Refresher CourseMust have taken the eight-hour a Defensive Driving course. Course: 7773 Date: Tuesday, December 4 Course: 7774 Date: Tuesday, February 5 Fee: $24 New Hope residents $31 Nonresidents

Defensive Driving Courses Senior TransportationThe five cities of New Hope, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale work cooperatively to provide a trans-portation service for adults age 60 and older. The program provides transpor-tation from private homes and apartment complexes to: senior activities, special interest groups, senior dining, shopping malls, dis-count and grocery stores. Pharma-cy and banking opportunities are available at some stores. Lectures, concerts and educational tours are also available. Call 763-531-1259.• It’s more than just a ride!• We provide courteous drivers

who care about you. • We provide great service with a

hometown touch. • Other riders become your friends.

For more information or to register, call 763-531-5151

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Indoor Walking TrackLooking for a place to walk indoors? The New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Loui-siana Avenue North, has a walking track available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except holidays and tournaments). A com-plete schedule is available at the Ice Arena. Call 763-531-5181 for more information. There is no charge. Adults only, please.

Special Destinations Museum of Russian Art Enjoy two great exhibits on this outing. The first exhibit, “Dis-covering 20th Century Russian Masters: Nicolai Fechin” will fea-ture paintings on loan from Russian and American museums and private collec-tions. The exhibit illustrates the artist’s impeccable skill as a draftsman, his finely tuned sense of color and bravura brushwork. The second exhibit, “Cast Icons: Preserving Sacred Traditions” presents over 60 religious images and crosses made from various copper alloys and decorated with multicolor enamel and gilt that feature images of patron saints, personal crosses and skladen icons. Following the tour we will have lunch (on your own) at Pat-rick’s Bakery. Register by December 27. Program: 7775 Date: Thursday, January 10 Cost: $11 includes museum admission and escort✲

Times: Depart 9:20 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 2 p.m.

Macy’s Flower Show Spring is in bloom at the annual Macy’s Flower Show! Experience the flower show on a self guided tour. Step into Towers of Flowers and discover a mag-ical world of soaring floral architecture, magnificent rolling landscapes and specialty gardens bursting with color, fragrance and imagination. Enjoy an elegant traditional dining experience at the Oak Grill Restaurant on the 12th floor or at the 12th Floor Skyroom food court that offers deli soups, sandwich-es, pasta, Mexican food and a world famous salad bar! Lunch cost is on your own. Register by March 21 with 5 Cities Transportation at 763 531-1259. Date: Thursday, March 28 Cost: Free✲

Times: Depart 9:35 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 1:30 p.m.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts “Art in Bloom” It is the 30th year of Art in Bloom, a four-day festival of fresh floral arrangements and fine art, presented by the Friends of the Institute at the Min-neapolis Institute of Arts. This splendid spring celebration highlights the talents of more than 150 floral artists, whose work will be on view next to the works of art that inspired them. You’re in-vited to experience the floral fragrance throughout the museum, and browse in the Art in Bloom Shop. Admission to view the floral displays is free. We’ll have lunch at Burger Jones (on your own) before we go to the museum. This exhibit will require walking and stand-ing. Register by April 16 with 5 Cities Transportation at 763-531-1259. Date: Thursday, April 25 Cost: Free✲

Times: Depart 10:15 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 2:30 p.m.

Ladies Night Out Art PartiesCall up your girlfriends and plan your next ladies night out. These work-shops are the perfect way to unwind, relax, and exercise your artistic ex-pression. It’s time to get creative! Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Location: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $24 Residents of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale $31 Nonresidents

Wine Glass CharmsAdd a little extra “cheers” to ladies night out by craft-ing a set of eight custom wine glass charms. Register by January 16. Course: 7768 Date: Thursday, January 24

Ring BlingDuring this ladies night out, we’ll “bling it on” as we create a custom ring and ring holder out of polymer clay. Register by February 20. Course: 7769 Date: Thursday, February 28

Organizing Your Important Papers – January 16Rosemary Heins with the U of M Ex-tension Service will share the basics about organizing papers and why it’s so important. Through this presenta-tion you will learn: Strategies to rec-ognize, collect, and organize personal, financial and legal papers; useful tools and materials to help organize those papers in appropriate locations and for recommended lengths of time; How to identify and replace essential missing documents; the importance of and how to communicate your organizational system with other family members; how to prepare an emergency file; and how to complete a household inventory. Register by January 11.

Antiques: Trash or Treasure – February 20Ever wonder if the cameo in your jew-elry box is genuine? Or the difference between trench art and folk art and if either is valuable? How about why there are jewels in a watch or where U.S. coins are made if they have a CC, O or W mint mark? David C. Schlueter, a certified personal property appraiser will share how anyone can authenti-cate an Italian cameo and he will talk about coin collecting basics. David will share examples of jeweled watches, and decades old trench art. He will also show examples of lithophane por-celain and uranium glass, which is very coveted by collectors. At the end of the program, David will answer ques-tions you may have about antiques you have at home or with you. Please limit the size of the item to shoe box size or smaller, and un-derstand he will not have time to do individual antique apprais-als. Register by February 15.

Donut Make You WonderJoin us on the third Wednesday of the month for informative programs and, of course, donuts. Co-sponsored by the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Senior Services of District 281. Call 763-531-5151 for pro-gram information or to reserve a space. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive Fee: $2 for a continental breakfast

To Shred or Not To Shred – March 20 What legal documents are important to shred? How many years should you keep bank statements, checks and deposit slips? Join us and Shred It as we uncover the answers to your shredding questions. After the talk, participants are encouraged to go home and start their sorting. During the first week of April, Shred It will re-turn with a truck. Those who attended this talk can bring boxes of papers to be shredded! Register by March 15. Note: The cost of the March Donut Talk will be $5.

H.O.M.E.H.O.M.E. provides affordable in-home services to residents age 60+ who live independently but need assistance to maintain their home. The Program serves clients who are not financially able to pay the full cost of the mainte-nance services, as well as frail older adults who require services designed to meet their needs. The H.O.M.E. program can help with the following services: inte-rior/exterior painting, door and window repair, energy-related improvements, minor plumbing and electrical work, seasonal yard work, general cleaning and gro-cery shopping. Call 763-450-4311 for additional information.

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is an additional fee of $8 cash or two punch passes on a Five Cities punch pass payable to the driver as you board the bus.

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Community TripstersCommunity Tripsters is a program for adults who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful restaurants and experience a host of remark-able recreational activities. Registra-tion for the following trips is now in progress by mail, in person, or by phone with a major credit card. When registering for someone else, it is important to have the correct spelling of his or her name, correct address and telephone number. Refunds after the deadline are given only if trip is canceled. All refunds are subject to a $5 service fee.

Cedarhurst Mansion and Winter Carnival – January 29Our journey begins at St. Paul’s beau-tiful Rice Park where we will enjoy the Winter Carnival ice sculptures on display. Dress appropriate for weather or choose to view from the motor coach. Next we will journey to the Cedarhurst Mansion. Located on 10 acres of rolling countryside in Cottage Grove, the mansion stands meticulously restored to its original splendor. Many important guests have visited including; Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Cal-vin Coolidge and more. We’ll be seat-ed in the elegant ballroom for a nine-course early afternoon lunch and tea. Menu: Cedarhurst tea blends, white chocolate and cranberry scones, Mediterranean salad, cheese and herb quiche, turkey basil pesto, tea sandwich, spicy Italian tea sandwich, caprese tea sandwich, fruit and cheese, tea sweets, lemon sorbet and champagne. Enjoy the gentle sounds of harpist Joanne Rivard during lunch. Register by January 14. Program: 7795 Cost: $59 per person includes lunch, transportation, tax, gratuity and escort Times: Depart 10:45 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 4:15 p.m.

IMAX, Chocolates and Cherokee Sirloin Room – February 19Get ready for a day of variety! The first stop will be the IMAX for “To The Arctic”. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this show takes you on a never before seen journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month old cubs as they navigate the chang-ing Arctic wilderness they call home. Our next stop will be Abdallah’s, where over 200 varieties of choco-lates are made on site by the same Minnesota family since 1909! You will receive samples of candy and coupons to purchase specials and imperfects. Finally, enjoy a chicken or sirloin lunch with tossed salad, baked potato with sour cream, rolls, beverage and des-sert. Register by February 4.Program: 7796 Cost: $55 per person includes IMAX show, candy samples, lunch, transportation, tax, gratuity and escort Times: Depart 8 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 2:45 p.m.

Celtic Folklore – March 1We will travel to the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center for lunch. Enjoy family style service: Corned beef and cab-bage, braised short ribs, roasted baby red potatoes, roasted rutabega and carrots, rolls, coffee, and bread pudding with Irish whiskey. A Celtic Folklore performance by Clairseach will feature Ann and Charlie Hey-mann. They gently weave ballads, instrumental tunes and stories into their program. Ann is the world’s foremost performer on the wire-strung traditional Irish/Scottish harp that disappeared 200 years ago. Her husband, Charlie, sings lilting songs in Gaelic and English. He plays tradi-tional instruments such as the cittern, bodhran, button accordion and bones. Register by February 11.

Program: 7797 Cost: $54 per person includes lunch, performance, trans- portation, tax, gratuity and escort Times: Depart 10:15 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 3 p.m.

Minneapolis Mobster Riding Tour – April 11Venture to the past for an entertaining and historic riding tour! Hop on board and join your gangster hoodlum guide on a tour of illegal activity sites from the 1920’s and 1930’s. Visit the sites of the 3rd Northwestern Bank hold up by the Barker Karpis gang, the site of Baby Face Nelson’s traffic violation, and the murder site of the journalist Walter Liggit. After our tour we will stop at the Old Spaghetti Factory for lunch. Menu: Chicken Parmisan served with marinara, salad, bread a bever-age and dessert. Register by March 25.Program: 7798 Fee: $57 per person includes tour, lunch, transportation, tax, gratuity, and escort Times: Depart 9:45 a.m. from Unique Thrift parking lot (NE corner), 4471 Winnetka Ave; Return about 2:45 p.m.

Do you or someone in your neighborhood have an outstanding display of holiday lights? Nominate your favorite outdoor holiday display in the New Hope Sparkles contest and let the rest of the community know about it! Please be advised that if you are nominating a property in your neighbor-hood the property owner involved must consent to participate in the con-test, and all names and addresses must be provided. All nominations must be received by Thursday, December 6, 2012. Judg-ing will take place Sunday, December 9 between 5 and 9 p.m. Winners will be notified on December 11 and recognized at the New Hope City Council meeting on January 14, 2013. The following categories are available:• Single-family residence (first and second place awards) • Commercial business display (first place award)For a flyer, contact the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department at 763-531-5151 or download one at www.ci.new-hope.mn.us. This event is sponsored by the West Metro Fire Department Auxiliary.

2012 “New Hope Sparkles” Holiday Lighting Contest

Simplify, Control and Create: Photography ClassThis class, for the sophisticated photographer, will simplify the controls found on DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex) cameras making it easier to create unique images. Topics to be covered include use of white balance, exposure compen-sation, shutter speed, and aperture priority techniques. The last hour will be spent putting classroom learning into practice. Please bring your camera, manual and a freshly charged battery to class. (Note: A DSLR camera is a camera that a lens can be attached to). The class is limited to eight students to allow individual attention. Session 1 regis-ter by January 3. Session 2 register by February 28. Course: 7770 Date: Saturday, January 12 Course: 7771 Date: Saturday, March 9 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: New Hope City Hall 4401 Xylon Ave N Fee: $41 New Hope residents $48 Nonresidents

12 Register early...spaces are limited

RegistrationRegistration Begins ImmediatelyIn person...4401 Xylon Avenue NorthMonday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

By phone...763-531-5151Register by phone with a major credit card.

Online...24-hours a day, seven days a week through the link on the home page of the city’s website, www.ci.new-hope.mn.us. You will need a password and client ID numbers to register. Please call to obtain these numbers.

By Mail...Mail registration and payment to: City of New Hope Parks and Recreation Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428

Please Remember:n Registration must be accompanied

by fee payment. n Make checks payable to: City of

New Hopen Payment by check authorizes the

city to use information from your check to make a one-time electron-ic fund transfer from your account.

n Weather Cancellations: Occasionally classes are cancelled due to weather. Call the Weather Cancellation Line at

763-531-5158 for information regard-ing weather cancellations.

n Refunds: Refunds, program credits and transfers are allowed up to one week prior to the start of the program or by the printed deadline. In the event of illness or injury, re-funds will be given when accompa-nied by a doctor’s written verifica-tion. All refunds are subject to a $5 service fee. No refunds for trips or tickets after the deadline.

n Sorry, exceptions for ages cannot be made. All youth programs are designed to be age-appropriate. Participant must be of the appropri-ate age/grade by the start of the class (unless otherwise specified). Birth certificate may be requested and, if so, must be provided.

n Confirmations are NOT sent. If you do not hear from us, the partici-pant should attend on the first date listed.

n A $30 fee will be charged to cover administrative costs for checks re-turned to the city.

n Waiting Lists: Waiting lists are formed when classes are filled. If instructor or space is available, ad-ditional classes may be formed.

Summer EmploymentFun outdoor spring and summer jobs are available with the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department. Some of the positions include:v Lifeguards, WSI’s and other positions – daytime, evenings and weekends in the summer at the outdoor poolv Baseball and Softball Umpires – evening and weekends in the spring and summerv Gym and Field Attendants – evenings and weekendsFor more information or an application call 763-531-5151.

Outdoor Facilities RentalThe New Hope Parks and Recreation Department has many quality outdoor picnic and athletic facilities available for rent. If you need space for a sport-ing event, we can accommodate base-ball, softball, soccer, and football. For more information contact Steve El-lingson at 763-531-5155.

Outdoor Ice/Hockey RinksIf 60 percent of user group consists of New Hope residents: • $42 per hour without lights or • $50 per hour with lights If less than 60 percent of user group consists of New Hope residents: • $50 per hour without lights or • $62 per hour with lights

Community Gyms The New Hope Community Gyms, located on the north side of Cooper High School, has two full-size basket-ball courts available for recreational and athletic activities. Other amenities include a batting cage, concessions area, storage rooms and restrooms.The facility is available during non-school hours for New Hope Parks and Recreation programs and for rent to the public. Whether you’re looking for a place to hold your youth basketball team prac-tice, a weekend tournament or maybe even to host a birthday party, we have just the place for you. For more information contact Steve Ellingson at 763-531-5155.

Facilities

InclusionsReach for Resources provides inclu-sion facilitators for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in Crystal Recre-ation programs. Registrations for these programs are done through the Recreation Department. After registering, contact Reach for Re-sources at 952-988-4177 to discuss the needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion.

Adaptive Recreation ResourcesReach For Resources: 952-988-4177 Serves individuals with develop-mental disabilities and their families

Inclusion and Adaptive Recreationin the Northwest metro area. Ser-vices include adaptive recreation for youth-adult, information, referral, advocacy and counseling. Windows of Opportunity: 763-504-6990A program of the Robbinsdale School District #281. Provides recreation, education, and support for people with disabilities ages 16 and up.Courage Center: 763-520-0520Offers programs for all ages. Pro-grams include skiing, horseback riding, competitive team sports such as basketball or power soccer, and creative activities such as arts, crafts and photography.

Resident GroupsIf 60 percent of user group consists of New Hope residents: • $53 per hour per gym • $285 per day for full facility

Nonresident GroupsFor groups with less than 60 percent of user group consists of New Hope residents: • $59 per hour per gym • $335 per day for full facility

District 281 Athletic Associations$34 per hour$225 per day for full facility

Batting Cage$15 per hour (you must provide your own balls and pitching machine)

Concession Stand$220 rental fee$75 damage deposit

Golf Course Clubhouse Ice Arena Community RoomThe clubhouse and community room are available for family gatherings, business meetings, baby and bridal showers, birthday and anniversary parties, and more. Rentals are avail-able from November through mid-March at the Golf Course clubhouse; year-round at the Ice Arena commu-nity room. For more information call the Golf Course at 763-531-5178 or the Ice Arena at 763-531-5182.

New Hope Parks and Recreation Department4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428

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I, the undersigned parent, guardian or adult participant, authorize the City of New Hope to disclose to the City’s insurer, attorney, staff, coaches, and other personnel involved in this program, the participant’s name, address and telephone number for the purpose of program administration. I understand that the records are protected under state and federal privacy regulations and cannot be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided by law. I hereby agree to allow the individual named herein to participate in the aforementioned activity, and further agree to hold the City harmless for any claim resulting from participation in this activity. I further give consent for any photos or videos taken during the program to be used by the city in promotional materials.

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