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Community Meeting:
Community Activity Center Improvements
You're invited to learn more about the Community Activity Center Improvements Project! City staff will present information on potential options, providing you with an opportunity to express your opinions. The City Council is expected to revisit the project options later this spring.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
6:30-8 p.m.
Community Activity Center, Gardenview Room
5600 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Join virtually on our Facebook live!
Snacks will be served.
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 Summer Camp Registration
Registration for summer camps in Brooklyn Park are underway. All camp options are open for registration, this includes our youth camps at the Community Activity Center, Northwoods, Norwood, Willowstone, Teen Camps, and Preschool Camps at Historic Eidem Farm.
You can register in three ways:
1. In person at the Community Activity Center
2. Over the phone at 763-493-8333
3. Online HERE
As a reminder, we do have fee assistance and scholarships available, you can learn more HERE
 Adults on the Move Guide
The newest edition of our Adults on the Move Guide is out. Check out all the upcoming events and programs you can participate in.
Upcoming Events:
Planning Your Move Workshop: March 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
Whether you're thinking of selling this spring, or later in the year, it's never too early to start thinking about one of your biggest investments and what changes it will mean for your future when you decide to sell your home. This housing workshop brings in experts to teach you about the selling process and how we help with a seamless transition.
Please RSVP HERE this free workshop!
April Day Trip: Footloose - April 14 at the Paramount Theater
Everybody cut loose, kick-off your Sunday shoes and revel in this throwback to teen romance, angst, and the desire to dance! Based on the 1980’s movie that took the world by storm, this Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score features with a fun day in St Cloud at the Paramount Theater! Before the show enjoy lunch at Green Mill. Select from Three Cheese & Chicken Baked Rigatoni or Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Register HERE by March 11
Luck 'O the Irish Luncheon: March 14, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the Community Activity Center
RSVP HERE
Medicare 101 Informational Presentation
Understand your Medicare options during a Medicare 101 educational webinar hosted by Guy Milbert, AAA Long-Term Care & Health Specialist. Register 2 business days prior to the presentation.
March 5: 6-7 p.m. - ONLINE
March 13: 6-7 p.m. - Community Activity Center
April 9: 9:30-10:30 a.m. - ONLINE
April 10: 6-7 p.m. - Community Activity Center
RSVP HERE
Register for upcoming events and programs HERE.
You can view the guide HERE.
 Fee Assistance
Did you know we have fee assistance and scholarships available?
The City of Brooklyn Park provides fee assistance for all residents of Brooklyn Park to participate in programs.
Assistance will reduce fees up to 75% based on income and household size. Additional fee reduction may be available for families experiencing homelessness or for children that are considered wards of the state.
The maximum scholarship amount is $400 per person, per year.
Additional fee assistance is available for Summer Camp and Summer Fusion.
Scholarships are not available for facility use fees, athletic leagues, private lessons, or trips. Learn more HERE.
Upcoming Events
 All Abilities Resource Fair
The City of Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks Department in partnership with District 279 Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) cordially invites you the 2024 All Abilities Resource Fair on Thursday, February 22 at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center.
The goal of the event is to provide community members of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn about inclusive community resources, services, and programs that are offered within the community. Some of the areas that will be represented include but are not limited to: educational and family support, adaptive sports and camps, extra-curricular activities, transition programs, resource groups, housing services, and more.
District 279 Case Managers will be offering a demonstration for alternate communication strategies and a “make & take” calming supports activity during the fair. Additionally, a supervised sensory room will be provided by District 279 Educational Support Professionals.
When: Thursday, February 22
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center: 5600 85th Ave N. Brooklyn Park
The following language interpreters have been confirmed for the resource fair: Spanish: Interpretes Disponible
Russian: Доступны услуги устных переводчиков
Somali: Turjaabaano waa laguu heli karaa
Vietnamese: Có sẵn Phiên dịch
Oromo: Afaan hiikaan/hiiktuun ni jira/jirtti
Hmong: Peb muaj neeg Txhais Lus
Dari: مترجمان در دسترس هستند
 Snowshoes & S'mores
Explore the farm on snowshoes! Walk the back loop and warm up by the campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. This is a pre-registration event, limited quantities of snowshoes are provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have them. All ages welcome! Snowshoe available in kid and adult sizes in limited quantities.
These will most likely be hikes but if snow arrives we will have snowshoes on site for use, both kid and adult sizes.
Cost is $5 per person. Register HERE.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, March 7 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Luminary Hikes at Historic Eidem Farm
Explore the farm at night on snowshoes under the full moon! Hike the back loop and warm up by the campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. This is a pre-registration event, limited quantities of snowshoes are provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have them.
Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. These will most likely be hikes but if snow arrives we will have snowshoes on site for use, both kid and adult sizes.
Reservations required by two days prior.
Cost is $5 per person. Register HERE.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, February 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.
 Black History Month Showcase
Tickets for our 2024 Black History Month Showcase are now available! Tickets are $5 per person. Your ticket will get you into the vendor fair, program, and dinner!
We are excited to announce that we have over 40 vendors signed up for our 2024 Vendor Fair. The fair will open up at 5 p.m. to kick off the event. The fair will feature community resources, local small business, local baked goods, local crafts, and more!
Our program and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. More details about the program specifics will be released soon, but will feature local performers that will elevate the Black History Month theme: African Americans and the Arts.
Buy your ticket HERE
 Movies at the Community Activity Center
We will be hosting two movies this March at the Community Activity Center. Both movies are FREE and there is no registration required. Free popcorn will be served. Guest are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and a friend or two!
Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m. | Back to the Future
Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. | Trolls: Band Together
 Maple Syruping at the Farm
Have you ever wondered where the syrup you put on your pancakes comes from? Join Farm staff to experience the process of collecting sap from maple trees and turning it into syrup. After, warm up around a bonfire and enjoy a treat with maple syrup!
*Maple Syrup equipment is provided, everyone attending this program must register and pay. Students must be accompanied by a registered adult. $6/participant
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
There are three ways to register:
Call 763-493-8333
In person at the Community Activity Center
Online HERE
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