November/DecemberCity Council Regular Meetings: Nov. 12 and 25, Dec. 9 – 7 p.m.City Council Work Sessions: Nov. 18, Dec. 16 – 6:30 p.m.Citizen Advisory Commission Meetings: No Nov. meeting, Dec. 10 – 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission Meetings: Nov. 4 , Dec. 2 – 7 p.m.Planning Commission Meetings: No Nov. meeting, Dec. 3 – 7 p.m.Holidays (City Offices Closed): Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day; Nov. 28 and 29, Thanksgiving; Dec. 24 and 25, ChristmasEvents: Nov. 14, City Hall/Police Station Open House - 5 to 7 p.m.; Maple Grove Yard Waste Site Closes for the Year - Nov. 30

All activities are at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. unless otherwise indicated. Agendas and minutes for council and commission meetings are available on the city’s

website. Schedule is subject to change. Call 763.531.5100 for more information.

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Utility Bill Drop Box Locations

The new utility drop box is now available at city hall. The envelope depository is located on the wall of the building, main entro the left of the city hall entrance. Although there is no longer a drive-up drop box at City Hall, there is one located in the main parking lot of the public works maintenance facility located at 5500 International Pkwy. As a reminder, utility bills may also be paid online or over the phone, with no added fee. Automatic monthly payment options are also available. More infor-mation is available at newhopemn.gov/utilitybill.

2020 Budget Public Hearing

The City Council will review the pro-posed 2020 city of New Hope budget and tax levy at a public hearing at New Hope City Hall on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to participate. The preliminary budget is posted on the city’s website at newhopemn.gov/finance.

City Hall/Police Station Open House

With the majority of the city hall park-ing lot improvements to be completed by mid-November, the city is hosting an open house of the new city hall and police station facility on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The city hall facility will be open to the public and portions of the police station available to tour. Refreshments will be provided.

Alarm Systems Must Be Registered

New Hope city ordinance requires that business and residential property own-ers register their alarm systems. Busi-nesses are required to re-register their alarm system annually and pay a $25 fee. Residential alarm owners are required to register and pay a $25 fee only once. The alarm ordinance limits alarm users to three false alarms within a 12-month period without penalty. An alarm user who has not registered their alarm sys-tem and has a false alarm, however, is charged $100 per false alarm until they register their system. Additional information can be found at newhopemn.gov/recordsdivision or by calling the finance department at 763.531.5130.

Holiday Food and Toy Drives

New Hope city employees are spon-soring a Thanksgiving food drive now through Nov. 22. Also, a second food drive, as well as a holiday toy drive are scheduled for Nov. 25 through Dec. 16. Unopened, nonperishable food items or checks will be accepted for the two food drives. Please make sure that canned items are not beyond their “Use By” date.Food may be dropped off at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donated food will be delivered to NEAR (North Suburban Emergency Response) before the holidays for distribution to local families in need. New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, as well as donations by cash, check or gift card will be accepted for the hol-iday toy drive sponsored by the New Hope Police Department. Items may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the police department lobby, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. Donated items will be delivered to NEAR, PRISM, Toys for Tots, and used for the Shop with a Cop program.

Safety Tip of the Month

Sign Up for Youth Wrestling ClubThe Robbinsdale Area Youth Wrestling Club, for youth in grades K to 8, will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the New Hope Learning Center wrestling room, 8301 47th Ave. N. Kids will develop proper wrestling tech-niques and a positive, competitive attitude. All skill levels are welcome. The first of two sessions is scheduled from Nov. 12 to Dec. 12. Kids in grades K-3 meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; kids in grades 4-8 meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Call for details.

Good Tickets to Disney on Ice at Xcel Energy CenterRev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories featuring “Cars”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Toy Story 3” and “Frozen”. In “Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment”, your family’s favorite Disney moments will come to life with fan-tastic skating and high-speed stunts. New Hope has teamed up with other nearby cities to get $32 group ticket pricing for the Saturday, Dec. 7 showing at 3 p.m. Pur-chase by Nov. 18.

Revolutionary Sports BasketballPlayers ages 4 to 9 will develop their dribbling, passing and basketball shooting skills. Each age group will work on developing skills based on their level of expe-rience. Open to all ability levels. The programs will be held on Tuesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 3 at the New Hope Community Gyms, 8230 47th Ave. N. KinderStars, for ages 4-6, will meet from 6-6:30 p.m.; MiniStars, for ages 5-7, will meet from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; and MightyStars, for ages 6-9, will meet from 7:15-8 p.m. Resident fee is $55. Call for details.

Skate with the Snow PrincessesThe Snow Queen and Snow Princess will enchant guests ages 4-10 with a mini-performance, a royal skating lesson and general skating. Off the ice, enjoy story time, character interactions and photos. Skate rental is available for $3 per person. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held on Wednes-day, Nov. 27 (non-school day) from 10-11:30 a.m. at the New Hope Ice Arena. Fee is $15 per child. Register by Nov. 18. Call for details.

For more information about these programs or to register, call the Recreation office at 763.531.5151 or visit Rec Express at webtrac.nhrecexpress.com.

Recreation CornerSpace Heater Safety

Portable space heaters are a popular way to supplement central heating or heat one room when chilly weather hits. However, if used incorrectly, they can be dangerous. Space heaters account for 40 percent of home heating fires and 84 percent of home heating fire deaths. If you plan to use a portable electric space heater, make sure to follow these tips and recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association:• Purchase a heater with the seal of a

qualified testing laboratory. • Keep the heater at least three feet

away from anything that can burn, including people.

• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.

• Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.

• Make sure the heater has an auto shut-off to turn it off if it tips over.

• Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic. Never block an exit.

• Keep children away from space heaters.

• Plug the heater directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord or a power strip.

• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.

For more fire safety tips, visit nfpa.org.

No On-Street Parking After Snowfall

As winter approaches, here are a few important reminders of New Hope’s on-street parking restrictions:• On-street parking is prohibited year-

round from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. • On-street parking is also prohib-

ited as soon as 1 ½ inches of snow have fallen. Snow removal crews begin plowing shortly after snowfall subsides

• Vehicles must remain off the street until the pavement has been plowed to full width. If possible, residents are encouraged to avoid parking on the street for 24 hours following a snowfall.

Vehicles violating the city’s parking restrictions may be ticketed and towed.

Sidewalk Snow Removal

Property owners are responsible for removing any snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their home or busi-ness in a timely manner. Although resi-dents will see New Hope maintenance workers plowing sidewalks during regu-lar business hours, their first winter prior-ity is clearing city streets and maintaining utilities. Pedestrians should always use extra cau-tion when walking on sidewalks in win-ter. Sidewalks often cannot be cleared to bare pavement and, consequently, may have slippery spots.

Fall Street SweepingFall street sweeping is tentatively sched-uled to take place the week of Nov. 4, weather dependent. Street sweeping takes approximately one week to com-plete and residents are asked to avoid parking on the street during this time. New Hope Public Works contracts a street sweeping company to sweep all city streets each spring and fall. This process not only keeps neighborhoods clean, but also protects waterways by removing the leaves and other debris that clog storm drains and pollute lakes and rivers. As a reminder, it is a violation of New Hope City Code to dispose of grass, leaves or other yard waste into the street or gutter.

October/NovemberCity Council regular meetings: Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 12 and 25 – 7 p.m.City Council work sessions: Oct. 21, Nov. 18 – 6:30 p.m.Citizen Advisory Commission meetings: Oct. 8, No Nov. meeting – 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission meetings: Oct. 7, Nov. 4 – 7 p.m.Planning Commission meetings: No October meeting, Nov. 5 – 7 p.m.Holiday: Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day; Nov. 28 and 29, Thanksgiving – city offices closed

All activities are at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. unless otherwise indicated. Agendas and minutes for council and commission meetings are available on the city’s

website. Schedule is subject to change. Call 763.531.5100 for more information.

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Preliminary 2020 budget presented to

City CouncilThe preliminary 2020 budget for the city of New Hope has been presented by staff to the City Council with a general fund budget of $15,410,550, an 8.3% increase over the 2019 budget.Approximately $700,000 of the increase in expenses is for adding the new swim-ming pool facility operation back into the city budget.Although total general fund expenses increased by more than $1 million, they are largely offset by $1,049,955 of increased revenue from pool operations, local government aid, building permits and franchise fees.Every effort was made to keep the gen-eral fund levy low to help offset the impact of the 2018/2019 pool and park bond levies.Additionally, Hennepin County released an updated tax capacity estimate for 2020 that will decrease the overall esti-mated tax rate from 67.49% to 64.55%. The change reduces the total tax levy change percentage from 10.42% to 10.08%.Overall, for New Hope homes valued between $150,000 and $400,000 the 2020 tax increase is now estimated to be $28 to $87 for the year.

Make like a tree and get leaves out of here

The Maple Grove yard waste site is a great place to dispose of leaves, garden waste, branches (up to 10 inches in diam-eter), brush, grass clippings and small quantities of sod or dirt. The site, located at 10300 Maple Grove Pkwy. N., is free for residents of New Hope to use with proof of residency. Users need to unload materials and take their bags or containers home with them. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays, through Nov. 30.For directions, items accepted and other details call 763.420.4886 or visit the facil-ity’s website at mgyardwaste.com.

Rake leaves up, not outDon’t rake leaves into the street! When it rains, leaves along the curb in front of your house either blow away or are crushed by car tires and mixed with rain to make a nutrient-rich tea that flows down the street and into a storm drain.From your neighborhood storm drain, this runoff flows into nearby lakes and streams and eventually the Mississippi River. Decayed leaves release nutrients that contribute to excess algae growth.Decomposing algae depletes oxygen in the water which, in turn, suffocates fish. To protect water quality, rake leaves up from the gutter, never rake them out into the street.

Special materials drop-off is October 12

The Hennepin Recycling Group, which includes the city of New Hope, will hold a drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The drop-off site is located at the Brooklyn Park mainte-nance facility, 8300 Noble Ave. N. For more details about acceptable items, call 763.493.8006 or visit hrg-recycling.com.

Kick it to the curb, but no further

In an effort to make city streets less congested for drivers, as well as make it easier for street sweepers and snow plows to better clear roads, New Hope City Council has approved an ordinance amendment that specifies all residential waste containers must be located off the traveled portion of the street .What that means, basically put, is that residents need to keep their trash and recycle cans on their driveways instead of placing them on the curb of the street. The amended ordinance in New Hope Code 9-11(a)(6) now reads as such:“Location of residential waste contain-ers on pickup day. Permanent waste con-tainers, bulky materials, disposable and sealed containers, used by single-family homes, containing waste, may be placed on the curbside for pickup and off the traveled portion of the street, but may not be placed on the curbside any earlier than sunset preceding the day of sched-uled pickup and must be removed by sunset of the scheduled pickup day.”New Hope greatly appreciates residents’ understanding of this ordinance, leading to cleaner and less cluttered streets.

Safety Tip of the Month

Lots of fun activities scheduled for MEA breakAre you looking for youth activities during MEA break, October 17 and 18? The Parks and Recreation Department has fun activities planned. Ninja War-riors Adventure Camp, for youth in grades K-5, is on Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., or both. Also, on Thursday, youth ages 8-14 can take an indoor skydiving field trip at iFly. The trip departs Brookview (316 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley) at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Finally, on Thursday and Friday, Musical Theater Camps will take place at the Crystal Community Center.

Wine and Paint pARTyUncork the fun at this 21+ class on Friday, November 1 at New Hope Village Golf Course from 6-9 p.m., where you will create a spectacular Northern Lights paint-ing on a 16x20” canvas. Merry Time Arts will guide you with step by step instruc-tions. Fee includes all materials and a glass of wine. Limited concession menu and additional wine will be available for purchase. Cost is $35 per person, register by October 25.

Men’s basketball league tips off in NovemberAre you ready for some hoops action? Registration is underway for an officiated, men’s Class C/D basketball league offered by the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department. The league will play on Monday evenings from Nov. 4 through early March. The league champion will receive a paid berth in the Men’s Class D state tournament. The team registration fee is $600. The league will play at the New Hope Community Gyms, 8230 47th Ave. N.

Sign up for youth wrestling clubThe Robbinsdale Area Youth Wrestling Club, for youth in grades K to 8, will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the New Hope Learning Center wrestling room, 8301 47th Ave. N. Kids in grades K to 3 are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. fol-lowed by youth in grades 4 to 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The first of two sessions is scheduled from November 12 to December 12. Participants will build on the skills developed from one session to the next.

For more information about these programs or to register, call the Recreation office at 763.531.5151 or visit Rec Express at webtrac.nhrecexpress.com.

Recreation Corner

Know a home escape planFire Prevention Week is October 6-12. This year’s theme designated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for this year is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people died in a fire in a home per day from 2012 to 2016. Home Fire Escape Planning and PracticeHome fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes.Home fire escape planning should include the following:• Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows• Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out• Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out• Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them• Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home whereeveryone can meet after exiting• Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarmsHome fire escape practice should include the following:• Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill• Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out fast.• Practicing using different ways out and closing doors behind you as you leave• Never going back for people, pets, or things• Going to your outdoor meeting place• Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone or a neighbor’s phone

Home Energy SquadWith temps dropping, now is a great time to look at your home’s efficiency.For $50 you can sign up for a Home Energy Squad Enhanced visit through the Center for Energy and Environment. Their trained, energy-saving crew will identify places your home is losing energy and complete these services:• Installation of energy saving products: Door weather stripping, water heater blanket, programmable thermostat, LED light bulbs, high-efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, and pipe wrap.• Perform a blower door test to measure your home for air leaks.• Complete an insulation inspection of your attic and walls.• Safety check your home’s heating system and water heater.Learn more at mncee.org/hes/new-hope.

Give it your best shotShow off your unique view of New Hope in the In Focus photo contest.The contest was extended into the fall to give the opportunity for great seasonal pictures. The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 18.Contestants can submit their photos via email to communications@newhopemn.gov. Print photos can be provided in- person at New Hope City Hall (4401 Xylon Ave. N.). In Focus is open to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in New Hope. Also, any photos must be taken in New Hope. A panel of judges will evaluate winners and award prizes. The three main categories for entry are “people,” “places,” or “nature,” and a category for youth ages 18 and under. Learn more at newhopemn.gov/infocus.

September/OctoberCity Council regular meetings: September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28 – 7 p.m.City Council work sessions: September 16, October 21 – 6:30 p.m.Citizen Advisory Commission meetings: October 8 – 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission meetings: Septmeber 3, October 7 – 7 p.m.Planning Commission meeting: October 1 – 7 p.m.Events: Labor Day, September 2 – City offices closed; Commissioner Bus Tour, September 10 HRG drop off event, October 12, 8300 Noble Ave. N, Brooklyn Park

All activities are at City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N., unless otherwise indicated. Agendas and minutes for council and commission meetings are available on the city’s

website. Schedule is subject to change. Call 763.531.5100 for more information.

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Special materials drop-off is October 12The Hennepin Recycling Group, which includes the city of New Hope, will hold a drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The drop-off site is located at the Brooklyn Park maintenance facility, 8300 Noble Ave. A variety of items will be accepted at no charge:• paper, shredded paper and cardboard• mobile phones, stereos/radios, print-ers, MP3 players, etc.• used oil, oil filters, antifreeze• batteries - household and automotive• scrap metal (steel, brass, aluminum items with non-metal parts removed)Other items will be accepted for a small charge:• TVs, computers, monitors ($5 each)• mattresses, boxsprings ($20/item)• tires ($2 each for car or light truck size)• appliances (dishwasher, stove, oven, furnace, refrigerator, microwave, etc.) $10 each, residential AC $15For more details about acceptable items, call 763.493.8006 or visit hrg-recycling.com.

Fall golf and ice skating specials

New Hope Village Golf Course is a great place to spend leisure time on a beautiful fall day! To make fall golf more appealing, the city is offering a special deal at New Hope’s par three course. Simply show this article at the clubhouse, 8130 Bass Lake Rd., to enjoy two rounds of golf for only $15. Fall also gets people thinking about getting back out on the ice, even if freezing temps outside are (hopefully) a ways off. Open Skating begins at the New Hope Ice Arena after Labor Day. Show this to get a free skate rental with paid open skate admission.(Both offers valid through 12/31/19, original ad only, not valid for leagues. Schedules online at newhopemn.gov)

In Focus Photo ContestNew Hope’s annual In Focus photo contest is now active. The competition gives local photographers the oppor-tunity to showcase their picture-taking skills while capturing the things in New Hope that make it a great community. Traditionally, the photo contest has run through the middle of summer, however, this year to allow photogra-phers to capture changing seasons the contest was switched to run from mid-August until Oct. 18.Also new in 2019, contestants are encouraged to submit their entries via email by sending photos 5mb or smaller to communications@newhopemn.gov. Print photos can still be provided in-person at New Hope City Hall (4401 Xylon Ave. N.). And although not part of the contest, photographers are encouraged to share their photos on their social media accounts using #NewHopeInFocus. In Focus is open to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in New Hope. Also, any photos must be taken some-where in New Hope. A panel of judges will evaluate winners and award prizes. The three main categories for entry are “people,” “places,” and “nature.” There is also a category for youth ages 18 and under. Prizing for the contest is as follows:• $100 prize will be awarded to the cat-egory winner with the highest overall score.• $75 prizes will be awarded to the two other category winners.• Two $50 prizes will be presented for the best photo by a photographer age 18 and under, and a People’s Choice Award chosen by the community. Visit www.newhopemn.gov/infocus for the contest entry form and a complete list of contest rules.

Child passenger safetyEvery day, kids are driven to and from school, daycare, the store, etc. in car seats and boosters. Yet nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, meaning your child may not be travel-ing as safely as possible. Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 15 to 21. Review the “Car Seat Checkup” at SafeKids.org to see if you have the right passenger safety seat for your child and if it is installed correctly.

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Safety Tip of the Month

Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the RoadSchool days bring congestion. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.Sharing the Road with Children When driving in the area of any school or neighborhood during school hours, plan extra time and follow these safety tips to ensure kids’ traveling safety.v Plan extra time, or choose an alter-native route, if driving near a school during drop-off or pick-up hours.v Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or while waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you.v In a school zone, slow down at all times when children are present during opening, closing and recess hours.v Always stop for a crossing guard holding up a stop flag.v Watch for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas.v Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians, or when you can’t see why it’s stopped.v Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare pedestrians, no matter who has the right of way. Be patient and wait.Sharing the Road with School Busesv When driving behind a bus, allow more following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you better visability and more time to stop if yellow lights start flashing.v It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. When the yellow or red lights are flash-ing and the stop arm is extended, driv-ers must stop.v The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children. You must stop at least 20 feet from the bus when lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. Learn more: dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/school-bus-safety

Great event venuesThe New Hope Village Golf Course clubhouse at 8130 Bass Lake Rd. and New Hope Ice Arena community room at 4949 Louisiana Ave. N. are great locations for your party, anniversary, business meeting, wedding reception or other event.The beautiful golf course clubhouse can comfortably accommodate groups of around 75 people and can be reserved for events from mid-October through mid-March. The ice arena community room is well suited for groups of up to 100 and is available year-round when programs are not scheduled. Both facilities have great group amenities.Pictures, rental rates and additional information is available at newhopemn.gov. To book your event today, call the golf course at 763.531.5178 or the ice arena at 763.531.5181.

Yard waste site is open

As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, remember that the Maple Grove Yard Waste Site accepts and recycles leaves, grass, brush and branches.The site is located at 10300 Maple Grove Pkwy., just east of The Grove Super Target. The site is open daily from April 1 through November 30 each year (closed on Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Thanksgiv-ing). Site hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit mgyardwaste.com or call 763.420.4886 for directions and details about materials accepted.

Register for fall session of gymnasticsNew Hope has gymnastics classes for beginners age 4 to advanced gymnasts. Classes are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Satur-days. The fall session begins September 17-21. Fees range from $67 to $149 per class for New Hope residents. Nonresidents pay $7 more. The program is held at Sandburg Learning Center in Golden Valley. Call for details.Sign up for youth wrestlingThe Robbinsdale Area Youth Wrestling Club will provide kids in kindergarten through grade 8 with a firm foundation in the sport of wrestling by helping them develop proper wrestling techniques and a positive competitive attitude. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the New Hope Learning Center wrestling room, 8301 47th Ave. N. Sequential sessions are scheduled from November 12 to December 12, and from December 17 to January 28. Kids in grades K-3 will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and youth in grades 4 to 8 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The fee for New Hope Residents is $44 per session for the younger kids and $54 per session for the older age group. Call for details.Beginning dance classesDance classes for youth ages 3 through grade 12 will be taught this fall by coor-dinators Melissa Guse, Laurie Dubé and Sarah Hlavacek. All classes will be held at New Hope Ice Arena Community Room (4949 Louisiana Ave. N.) and run mid-September through mid-November. Days and times vary by age groups. For additional information on these classes or classes for older dancers, call the Parks and Recreation department at 763.531.5151.Trick or TrotYouth ages 6-12 will enjoy running, jogging or walking along the spooky (not scary) trail at Northwood Park on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. Colorful lights will guide the trail. After the course, enjoy painting your own pumpkin (while supplies last). A DJ will be on site, motivating participants and providing a family fun atmo-sphere! Cost is $25 per person. Register by October 4 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

For more information about these programs or to register, call the recreation office at 763.531.5151 or click on Rec Express at newhopemn.gov.