Blaine CityConnect - January/February 2018

Blaine CityConnect

January/February January/February 2018 2018

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Coffee with a Cop

Photo by Heidi Andrea, City of Blaine

Heroes and Helpers Brings Holiday Joy to Local Students

For the eighth year in a row Heroes and Helpers, through many local donations, helped bring holiday joy to some local students who need it. We would like to thank Target, Blaine Festival, Alicia Marie Photography, and Ritz Photo Booth for their generosity in making a memorable holiday season for the students.

This year we had $7,000 to spend with 60 local students in need. Each child received $100 to spend on gifts for their families and $750 was set aside to help with essentials such as socks, underwear, hats, mittens, snow pants, and food. The Heroes and Helpers program purchases these items so the students can use their money to buy something special for their family members.

The participating students are selected by school social workers from seven different schools in the Anoka-Hennepin, Centennial, and Spring Lake Park School Districts. We want to especially thank officers from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Lino Lakes Police and Fire Department, Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department, Centennial Lakes Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Blaine Police Department, Blaine Reserve Officers, and the Blaine Police Explorers for volunteering their time to take the students shopping. Thank you to all who make this such a great event for our community.

For a photo recap and some really cute #Selfies, visit our Flickr Photo Recap at BlaineSafetyServices.com/ 2017HeroesandHelpersFlickrRecap For more information about the Heroes and Helpers program, visit our new website at BlaineSafetyServices. com/HeroesandHelpers Photo by Alicia Marie Photography

The Blaine Police Department is offering a program to build relationships between the community and the department.

The Coffee with a Cop program is designed for people to meet our officers in a relaxed, friendly environment. Our officers are there to talk about anything, not just policing issues. Popular topics include: • Problem houses in their neighborhood • Traffic complaints and issues • Questions about the department and its procedures • General questions about the City Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to meet the officers.

The relaxed environment makes it possible for stress-free encounters with department staff. This is a great way for kids to see that officers are regular people too.

The upcoming event at the Johnsville Library will have officers reading to the kids, which has proven to be a big hit.

Mark Your Calendars Coffee with a Cop Plus Story Time for the Kids Wednesday, January 10 6:30 to 7:30 PM Anoka County Library, Johnsville Coffee with a Cop Saturday, February 10 10 to 11 AM Starbucks at Barnes & Noble For more information and upcoming events, visit BlaineSafetyServices.com/ CoffeewithaCop

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2 City Council*

January 4 | January 18 | February 1 | February 15 7:30 PM | City Hall Council Chambers

10801 Town Square Drive Blaine, MN 55449 763-784-6700 763-785-6156 (fax)

CITY COUNCIL

January 4 | January 11 | January 18 February 1 | February 8 | February 15 6:30 PM | City Hall Cloverleaf Room

Planning Commission*

January 9 | February 13 7 PM | City Hall Council Chambers

Park Board*

January 23 | February 27 7 PM | City Hall Council Chambers

Traffic Commission*

January 2 | February 6 6:30 PM | City Hall Council Chambers

Natural Resources Conservation Board* January 16 | February 20 7 PM | City Hall Cloverleaf Farm Room

Arts Council

January 9 | February 13 5:30 PM | City Hall Lunch Room

MAYOR Tom Ryan

RECYCLING CALE NDAR

Blaine City Hall

PUB LIC ME E TING S

City Council Workshops

Historical Society

12147 Radisson Road NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-757-3390 tryan@blainemn.gov

Holiday

January 9 | February 13 6:30 PM | City Hall Sanctuary Room

Zone A

Zone B

For more information, visit www.WaltersRecycling.com or call 763-780-8464 .

*Meetings can be seen live on cable channel 16.

WARD 1 Wes Hovland

8650 Van Buren Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 763-228-1117 whovland@blainemn.gov

Receive Emergency Communications BlaineMN.gov/CivicReady

WARD 2 Dave Clark

Julie Jeppson

1702 - 116th Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-354-4709 jjeppson@blainemn.gov

WARD 3 Jason King

424 - 122nd Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434 763-360-5266 jking@blainemn.gov

Andrew Garvais

12744 Petersburg Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 612-229-8890 agarvais@blainemn.gov

CITY MANAGER Clark Arneson

763-785-6120 carneson@blainemn.gov

CITY DIRECTORY

10833 Fillmore Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 612-940-5207 dclark@blainemn.gov

Police & Fire............................................................ 911 Police (non-emergency) . ..................... 763-785-6168 Fire (non-emergency)........................... 763-786-4436 Anoka County Dispatch........................ 763-427-1212 Building Inspections............................. 763-785-6170 Cable Channel 15.................................. 763-780-8241 City Cable Channel 16 . ........................ 763-785-6192 City Clerk . ............................................. 763-785-6122 City Manager......................................... 763-785-6120 Community Standards.......................... 763-785-6187 Crime Prevention.................................. 763-785-6113 Economic Development....................... 763-785-6180 Engineering........................................... 763-785-6172 Fire Inspections . .................................. 763-785-6187 Forestry . ............................................... 763-717-2660 Housing Services . ................................ 763-785-6146 Human Resources . .............................. 763-785-6109 Job Line ................................................. 763-717-2679 Newsletter ............................................ 763-785-6192 Operator................................................ 763-784-6700 Parks & Recreation .............................. 763-785-6164 Planning & Zoning . .............................. 763-785-6180 Public Works.......................................... 763-785-6165 Recycling & Solid Waste . ..................... 763-785-6192 Senior Citizens Center ......................... 763-786-9375 Sewer Backup........................................ 763-785-6165 Streets . ................................................. 763-785-6165 Stormwater............................................ 763-785-6188 Utility Billing ......................................... 763-785-6141 Water & Sewer System ........................ 763-785-6165 Web........................................................ 763-717-2638

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Dick Swanson

CityConnect is published bimonthly by the City of Blaine and distributed to all residents and businesses. Past copies of the city newsletter are available at BlaineMN.gov/Newsletter Feedback can be directed to Newsletter@BlaineMN.gov All city legal notices are published in the city’s official newspaper, the Blaine/Spring Lake Park Life.

January/February 2018 Tree Trimming Notice The Public Works Department will be trimming the street side of boulevard trees throughout the winter. We only trim the street side because some residents do not want the tree to be “evened” out. Trimming only the street side gives everyone a chance to trim the rest of the tree to their liking.

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Residential Utility Billing Increase for 2018 The City Council approved the following rate increase for utilities effective January 1, 2018.

2017 2018 Change Sewer

We typically try to maintain a minimum street clearance of 13 feet for buses and street maintenance equipment. Sidewalks require a minimum clearance of 8 feet.

Residential 51.00 54.00 3.00/qtr

The highlighted area of the City map is where we will be concentrating our tree trimming operations to start the year.

Water

For more information, please visit BlaineMN.gov/BoulevardTreeMaintenance or contact Marc Shippee, Parks Supervisor/City Forester, at 763-717-2660 or mshippee@blainemn.gov

Stormwater Pond Safety Stormwater ponds are potentially dangerous for recreational activities like ice skating and hockey because of unknown ice conditions. Please help us keep your family safe this winter by explaining to your children that it is extremely important to keep off the ice.

Why is ice unsafe?

Stormwater ponds have constant flow of water, which causes ice to form in unstable conditions over the winter months. These unpredictable and fluctuating water levels create an environment in which the water may not freeze completely solid, therefore all unmonitored stormwater ponds are unsafe for skating.

Senior Rate 25.50 27.00 1.50/qtr

Flat Fee

5.50

5.50

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0-24,000

1.06

1.16

0.10/ 1,000 gal

24,001150,000

1.43

1.53

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150,000+

2.10

2.20

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7.00

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Storm Water Residential 7.00 Garbage* 96 gallon (premium)

57.00 58.50 1.50/qtr

If they can’t be used for recreation, what’s the point of stormwater ponds?

68 gallon

42.00 43.50 1.50/qtr

Though they may look like great recreation areas, stormwater ponds serve an important function in the City of Blaine’s stormwater management system. A stormwater pond has two main purposes. The first is for residential flood protection. The second is for treating urban water run off before it flows back into natural creeks and rivers.

38 gallon

31.50 33.00 1.50/qtr

Senior

28.50 29.25 0.75/qtr

Please visit one of the City of Blaine’s safe skating locations instead.

A listing can be found at BlaineParks.com/SkatingRinks

Enjoy a Safe, Low-Salt Winter!

Before you get out your winter salt deicer, think about picking up your snow shovel instead. Clearing snow before it can compact into ice is safer, cheaper, and better for the environment.

Sand Creek, Pleasure Creek, Springbrook, and Coon Creek, like the rest of metro area creeks and rivers, are getting increasingly polluted with chlorides, primarily from road salt. Salts (chlorides) don’t go away and are harmful to fish and aquatic life.

Prevention is the key! Since most road salt is used for highway safety we can all help reduce its use by adjusting our expectations from summer to winter road conditions and slowing down.

Cities are doing their part to reduce road salt use. Blaine applies liquid salt brine before a storm to lower the freeze-point and delay the formation of ice. This means knowing the temperature of the pavement to determine the best time for brine application. The brine salt then remains effective until washed away by rain, fog, or humidity, allowing the City to apply less salt over time.

At home, use sand for traction and just put it where you need it, for example, by the garage door instead of the whole driveway.

To find out about other alternatives for safe walkways that prevent chloride pollution, go to http://tiny.cc/irlopx or check out our 1-minute video of winter salting tips at home at http://tiny.cc/dolopx. Information provided by Coon Creek Watershed District (763-755-0975 or www.cooncreekwd.org)

*SWM Tax of 9.75% included in rates.

For more information on the rates and other fees, please refer to the fee schedule posted on the City of Blaine website at BlaineMN.gov/FeeSchedule

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Public Works Needs Your Assistance Please Don’t Obstruct the Street with Trash Cans and Basketball Hoops Trash/recycling/yard waste carts and basketball hoops are common things to see in the street at various times.

Placing these things on the curb or pavement is actually against the City’s Right of Way Management Ordinance because they significantly impact both the traveling public and municipal operations such as plowing and street sweeping.

Bring Your Unwanted or Unused Prescription Drugs to the Blaine Police Department The Blaine Police Department is partnering with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office to provide a prescription drug drop-off location in the lobby of the Blaine Police Department.

The goal of the program is to provide a convenient drop-off location to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. This is NOT for over the counter drugs or vitamins.

The proper placement is simple but extremely important to efficient operations, which help minimize the use of your tax dollars. Trash carts must not be placed on street surfaces.

Trash carts should be placed in the cleared driveway area or an area of the boulevard cleared of snow to allow for their placement up to two feet behind the curb when waiting for pickup. This allows snowplow and sweeping crews to clean the streets from curb to curb.

Use the Right Edge Marker Too This is the time of year when residents like to mark the edge of the street to help show where the pavement is after a big snowfall. The City asks that you use the right type of marker. We’ll even supply a few if you need them!

The best markers are lightweight fiberglass poles or aluminum driveway markers with reflectors on them. A cheap and easy alternative is to use wood lathe for a marker.

Steel fence posts are not acceptable alternatives. These posts are too rigid and strong.

The Prescription Drug Take Back Program will only accept prescription drugs from non-commercial, residential users only. No syringes, needles, liquid narcotics, or over the counter drugs or vitamins are accepted. If you have liquid narcotics, mix it with coffee grounds or dirt. You can then place that mixture into a coffee can or empty plastic detergent bottle. Seal the container with duct tape and place it in the regular garbage.

Participation in the Prescription Drug Take Back Program is free and anonymous. All prescriptions will be disposed of with “no questions asked.” It should be noted the Blaine Police Department cannot pick up unwanted medication.

They will cause damage to cars that may slide too close and can even damage snow plows. The height and strength also impede plowing operations when we need to ‘wing back’ larger snow piles to make room for more snow from future storms.

Any questions, please call 763-785-6132.

Property markers can be picked up at our Public Works Facility located at 1801-101st Avenue NE between 7 AM and 3 PM.

BLAINE POLILCE DEPARTMENT LOBBY HOURS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8AM TO 4:30 PM

We are asking for your help in making this winter plow season manageable and safe!

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January/February 2018

BLAINE

Recycle to the Max and Save!

One of the best ways to save money on your garbage bill is to recycle as much as possible. Under Blaine’s curbside recycling program, ALMOST ALL of your household waste is actually recyclable.

Putting more recyclables in your recycling cart will not cost you any more money. In fact it will make it possible to save money by using a smaller garbage cart.

You can join the thousands of Blaine households that recycle the maximum amount of their household refuse and save money by using a smaller garbage cart. The following materials are all recyclable in Blaine’s single-family recycling program with Walters Recycling and Refuse: • • • • • • • •

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Newspapers and all inserts All magazines and catalogs Phone books Training manuals All mixed mail including envelopes (if it comes in the mail and is paper, you can recycle it!)

All office and school papers, file folders, fax sheets, notebooks, etc Paperback books Corrugated cardboard boxes cut up to fit in recycling cart (or flatten and bundle 3 feet by 3 feet by 1 foot thick, and place next to the recycling cart) Boxboard (cake, cereal, cracker, tissue, and shoe/shirt boxes)

RECYCLING SATURDAYS! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3rd Saturday of Each Month New Drop-Off Location Green Lights Recycling Enter at 1525 - 99th Lane NE

The City of Blaine sponsors a recycling drop-off day the third Saturday of each month. You do not need to be a Blaine resident to bring items to the drop-off day.

Please note, no garbage will be accepted.

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Toilet paper/paper towel cores Brown paper bags Aluminum cans Tin/steel cans Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, and green) • Plastic containers and packaging • Milk, soup, and juice cartons Please do not recycle the following items: • Plastic bags • Styrofoam • Plastic motor oil bottles • Pizza boxes • Any type of used tissue product

If you need an additional recycling cart to handle all of your recycling material, you can get one AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! To change your level of garbage service, call 763-785-6141.

For an additional recycling cart, call Walters Recycling and Refuse at 763-780-8464.

Blaine’s Recycling program is funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE funds (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment).

Sewer Backup?

Water Concerns?

Contact Public Works Residents experiencing a sewer backup should immediately contact the City of Blaine Public Works Department.

Public Works will check the sewer main for blockages, as tree roots in the line can cause backups for neighbors as well.

Residents with questions regarding their water should contact the Public Works Department.

Call 763-785-6165, during normal business hours from 7 AM to 3 PM, otherwise call 763-427-1212.

Green Lights Recycling 763-785-0456 | GLRNow.com Collects mattresses, box springs, carpet, appliances, florescent lamps, electronics, rechargeable batteries, and tires. Free items include scrap metal and vehicle batteries. There is a small fee for some items: • Mattresses/box springs are $21 each.

• Most appliances are $9 each.

• Most electronics are between $2 and $50 depending on size.

• Carpet - $4/ roll (up to 7 rolls).

Drop off tires and rechargeable batteries for a small fee. See the complete list of fees at BlaineMN.gov/RecyclingSaturdays

Randy’s Environmental Services 763-972-3335 |

RandysEnvironmentalServices.com Offers free paper shredding.

There may be long wait times for shredding.

No Bike Collection (Dec-Mar) Bikes4KidsMN.org Bikes for Kids will not be collecting bikes at the monthly recycling dropoff day until April 2018.

Other City Recycling Opportunities 763-785-6192 | BlaineMN.gov/Recycle Walters Recycling & Refuse 763-780-8464

For information regarding curbside yardwaste service or to report missed garbage, recycling or yardwaste pick-up.

Recycling drop-off day is funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE funds (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment)

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Introducing

BlaineMN MobileConnect

The City of Blaine is pleased to announce the release of our new mobile app solution.

This new digital tool will provide you with a better connection to local resources, news, and the information you want and need when on-the-go in our community.

Use the BlaineMN MobileConnect app to enjoy convenient access to events, official news, online payments, and sign up for emergency notifications. You will also find current employment opportunities, development updates, and contact information to our City.

Apple® Device

Android Device

To download the app on an Apple® device:

To download the app on an Android device:

Visit the Apple Store or search the name “CivicMobile” in the iTunes® App Store.

Make sure to choose “CivicMobile” and not the “CivicMobile Preview” or “CivicMobile Demo.”

Visit the Google PlayTM store and search for BlaineMN Mobile Connect.

Once the CivicMobile app is downloaded, you may search Blaine, MN or use the “Find My Location” feature to find our app.

Once you’ve selected Blaine during this first use, it will open the BlaineMN MobileConnect app each time the app is used.

For more information and to download other mobile applications, visit BlaineMN.gov/MobileConnect

Winter/Spring 2018

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Outdoor ice skating rinks with supervised warming houses and lights are open.

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AURELIA PARK Hockey/General Rink 91st Avenue at Jefferson Street HAPPY ACRES PARK 3 Hockey and 1 General Rink 119th Avenue and 7th Street LEXINGTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX Hockey Rink 4286 - 121st Avenue

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Unlighted Rinks skating rinks warming house hours & days of operation p. 25

teen art show warming house hours & days of operation p. 25

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photo by Sarah Grace Photography

Winter/Spring 2018 Online Registration Browse our catalog and register online at

BlaineParks.com/Register

Employment Ages 17 and up If you have enthusiasm, energy, and excitement to work with kids, then this is the job for you! We offer great hours, competitive pay, excellent training and a fun work environment!

Applications will be available February 1 in our office or at BlaineParks. com. Deadline is March 30.

Call 763-785-6164 for more information.

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More information about Parks & Recreation programs is available at 76378 5 -6 1 6 4 or in the current Recreation Connection online at BlaineParks.com.

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TWITTER.COM/ BLAINEPARKSMN

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OSTMANS PARK Hockey/General Rink 130th Avenue and Buchanan Street

(without warming houses or supervision) AUSTIN PARK 4041 85th Lane CARRARA EAST PARK 13129 Eldorado Street DEACON’S PARK 11200 Arnold Palmer Drive IVY HILLS PARK 12197 Fergus Street XYLITE PARK 9033 Xylite Street

QUAIL CREEK **UNSUPERVISED General Rink 2206 Quail Creek Parkway QUINCY PARK Small Hockey/General Rink 10601 Quincy Boulevard

Warming House Hours Monday – Friday...................................... 4 - 9 PM Saturday............................................ noon - 9 PM Sunday............................................... noon - 7 PM School Vacation Days....................... noon - 9 PM Christmas Eve, Christmas Day........ noon - 5 PM New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day..... noon - 8 PM Quincy Park Hours Thursdays & Fridays................................ 4 - 9 PM Saturdays & Sundays....................... noon - 7 PM Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.............. Closed

Skating Lessons BEGINNING BLADES, Ages 4 and 5 This class is designed for those who are new to skating and to get students moving and comfortable on the ice. Skaters will learn the proper way to fall and get up; marching; two-foot jump in place; and the beginning of a two-foot glide.

Must have own skates and wear a helmet. Single blade skates only. Children need to be dressed and on the rink at class time. Register by January 8. Held at Lexington Athletic Complex. Makeup date is February 10.

Saturdays, January 13 – February 3 10-10:30 AM – Activity #5766, 10:35-11:05 AM – Activity #5767 $28 resident; $31 non-resident INTERMEDIATE BLADES, Ages 6 – 9 This class is designed for the older beginner and will move at a faster pace.

Skaters will learn the proper way to fall and get up; marching; two-foot jump in place; two- foot glide; one-foot glide; and introduction to backward skating.

Must have own skates and wear a helmet. Single blade skates only. Children need to be dressed and on the rink at class time. Register by January 8. Held at Lexington Athletic Complex. Makeup date is February 10.

Saturdays, January 13 – February 3 11:10 – 11:40 AM – Activity #5768 $28 resident; $31 non-resident PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE, Ages 4 – adult These lessons are perfect for the student looking for a more customized and personal lesson. Private lessons are 1:1 and will go at the student’s pace. Semiprivate is 2:1 ratio with TWO STUDENTS OF SIMILAR AGE AND ABILITY. Any times listed below can be a private or semi-private lesson. Those enrolling in semiprivate must register with two individuals and receive approval from the office by calling 763-717-2723. All lessons held at Lexington Athletic Complex. Makeup date is February 10 Saturdays, January 13 – February 3 Private - $69 resident; $77 non-resident Semi-Private - $51 resident; $57 non-resident 10 – 10:30 AM, Activity #5769, 10:35 – 11:05 AM – Activity #5770 11:10 – 11:40 AM – Activity #5771, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Activity #5722

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Super Hero Party Ages 10 and under with a parent/adult. Your child can dress up like their favorite Super Hero and fly around and try activities which include: carnival games, crafts, face painting, tattoos, and coloring sheets, all with our Super Hero theme.

Don’t forget your camera. Refreshments provided. This event is held at Blaine City Hall.

Friday, February 16, 6:30 – 8 PM $10 resident; $11 non-resident Activity #5773

Breakfast with the Bunny

The Anoka County Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with Lino Lakes and Blaine Parks & Recreation Departments, are thrilled to be offering the 18th annual Snow Day event. Participants of all ages will have a chance to partake in a variety of winter activities. Refreshments provided.

For more information, call Wargo Nature Center at 651429-8007. Event held at Wargo Nature Center. No registration required.

Saturday, January 27, 1 – 4 PM. FREE! All ages welcome!

Parent and child will enjoy a continental breakfast, craft time, and pictures with the bunny. Fee includes a continental breakfast for one child and one adult, two crafts for one child, and pictures with the bunny. Extra adults may attend for $2 each. Registration is required. 25 per time slot.

Event held at Blaine City Hall.

Saturday, March 17 9 AM – Activity #5774, 10 AM – Activity #5775 11 AM – Activity #5776, Noon - Activity #5777 $10 resident; $11 non-resident

QC Dance Classes and Camps We offer a variety of dance classes and camps that are held at the QC Dance Studio, 9967 Ulysses Street NE. F Dance Classes These dance classes start at age 9 months up to age 11; Mommy & Me/Parent & Tot; Intro to Dance; Little Hip Hoppers; Hip-Hop. All are held on Wednesdays and begin the week of January 17.

Camps We offer a variety of camps including Ninja, Royal Princess Ball, Zoorific, Ballerina Bake Shop, Mighty Minis, and Rhythm in the Reef. These camps are for ages 3 to 7.

Please call 763-785-6164 or visit BlaineParks.com for more specifics on times and fees.

Disney on Ice Enter a fantastical winter wonderland as Disney on Ice presents FROZEN! The Academy Award-winning movie is LIVE and coming to Minneapolis with dazzling special effects, astonishing skating and inspiring songs like “Let It Go”. Tickets are lower level seating. Transportation is not provided. You will be notified when tickets arrive at the Park and Recreation office.

All families welcome at the Target Center.

Friday, March 2, 7 PM $27 resident; $30 non-resident (24 months and up) Activity #5805

Tech Academy by Computer Explorers All classes held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Farms Room B. INTRO TO VIDEO GAME DESIGN WITH NINTENDO CHARACTERS for grades K to 3 Saturday, February 10, 9 AM – noon $40 resident; $44 non-resident Activity #5818 MINECRAFT GAME DESIGNER: DUNGEONS for grades 3 to 6 Saturday, February 17, 9 AM – noon $40 resident; $44 non-resident Activity #5819 MINECRAFT LEGO ENGINEERING for grades 1 to 5 Saturday, March 3, 9 AM – noon $40 resident; $44 non-resident Activity #5820

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Guitar Lessons INTRO TO GUITAR, Ages 6 to 10 Children will develop the vocabulary and skills for the guitar and be able to play one and two chord songs and learn five different chords. Students may repeat class until skills are acquired. Then they can advance to the BEGINNING GUITAR level. Must have your own guitar (bring amplifier for electrics). Program held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Farms Room A. Register

by January 21.

Saturdays, January 27 – March 3, 1 – 1:45 PM, Activity #5844 $60 resident; $66 non-resident BEGINNING GUITAR, Ages 10 and up Guitar fundamentals, maintenance, seven to nine chords; three to five chord songs. Students may repeat class until skills are acquired. Must have own guitar (bring amplifier for electrics). Register by January 21.

Saturdays, January 27 – March 3, 2 – 2:45 PM, Activity #5845 $60 resident; $66 non-resident

Youth Enrichment League MASTER ARCHITECTS grades 1 to 5 Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24, 10 AM – noon $55 resident; $61 non-resident Activity #5821 Activity held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Room B.

The Blaine Community Garden is located adjacent to Blaine City Hall’s south parking lot and consists of 48 plots. Plots are approximately 15 foot by 20 foot; half-plots are 15 foot by 10 foot.

Additional information and registration forms are available at BlaineParks.com/ CommunityGardens

Mayer Arts MY LITTLE PONY Ages 4 to 8 Come learn songs and dances from the NEW My Little Pony and put on a musical. Everyone will learn how to put together a professional show from start to finish. Learn how to properly speak lines, block a scene, develop a character, and much more. Wear comfortable clothing and lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes.

Friends and family are invited to observe a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class. Program held at Sunnyside Park Building. Register by February 5.

Saturdays, February 10 & 17, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM $64 resident; $70 non-resident Activity #5810 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Ages 7 to 12 Come learn songs and dances from High School Musical and put on a musical.

Everyone will learn how to put together a professional show from start to finish.

Learn how to properly speak lines, block a scene, and develop a character, and much more. Wear comfortable clothing and lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes. Friends and family are invited to observe a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class. Program held at Sunnyside Park Building.

Register by February 5.

Saturdays, February 10 & 17, 1:30 – 4:30 PM $64 resident; $70 non-resident Activity #5811

Babysitting Ages 11 and up Learn to be responsible babysitters by examining safety guidelines, child development, finding jobs, rates, and first aid. Hands-on experience with diapers and bottle-feeding are included. Participants receive a packet of materials and certificates are awarded to all students who successfully demonstrate the skills during the class. Class held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Farm Room A. Registration deadline is February 3.

Saturday, February 10, 9 AM – 4 PM $80 resident; $88 non-resident Activity #5808

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Community

Outings All community outings depart from and return to the BLAINE SENIOR CENTER unless noted otherwise and include motor coach transportation. Times include pick-up and return.

Outings include lunch and ticket unless noted otherwise.

Uff Duh Wabasha Street Caves, St. Paul We will set out to discover how and why immigrants from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland came to settle in the Twin Cities. A costumed guide from the past will board our bus as we learn about Swede Hollow and Old Muskego Church, which was brought from Wisconsin and assembled piece by piece.

After the tour we will head to Joseph’s Grill for lunch. Register

by January 28. Max. 27.

Thursday, February 15, 9:15 AM – 2 PM $65, Activity #5822

MN Zoo & Imax Theater Our day starts off by heading to the IMAX Theater to see Under the Sea 3D! You will then visit any of the MN Zoo exhibits you choose. Lunch will be enjoyed on your own, so please bring spending money. Register by February 25. Max. 25.

Tuesday, January 23, 9 AM – 4 PM $50, Activity #5757

Zumba This specialty class is designed for those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle or the older active adult. Zumba fitness is for everyone, all shapes and sizes and just about any age. This class allows you to have fun while safely losing pounds and inches. Zumba Gold is like a basic Zumba class with lower impact. All classes held at QC Dance, 9967 Ulysses Street NE. QCDance.com.

ZUMBA ZUMBA GOLD Thursdays, 8-8:45 PM Wednesdays, 7:45 – 8:30 PM Session 1: January 4 – February 1, Session 1: January 3 – 31, Activity #5825 Activity #5828 Session 2: February 8 – March 7, Session 2: February 7 – March 7, Activity #5826 Activity #5829 Session 3: March 22 – April 19, Session 3: March 21 – April 18, Activity #5827 Activity # 5830 $30 resident/$33 non-resident

The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department offers community classes in CPR and First Aid. For information and to register, visit www.SBMFire.com

Adult Softball We offer Men’s, Women’s, Co-Rec, and Church leagues. Registration materials available after January 1 from the Parks and Recreation office or online at BlaineParks.com. Call 763-785-6164 for more detailed information on these leagues. Registration begins February 5.

Men’s D (DH), Mondays $975, #5836 Men’s D (DH), Wednesdays $975, #5837 Women’s, Thursdays $650, #5838 Women’s (DH), Thursdays $975, #5839 Co-Rec 11/12” (DH), Tuesdays $925, #5840 Co-Rec 11/12” (DH), Fridays $925, #5841 Men’s D (DH), Fridays $975, #5842

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Blaine Arts Council The Blaine Arts Council is a volunteer organization open to all interested individuals. Its mission is to promote, advance, and celebrate the arts in the community for the appreciation and participation of residents. The council sponsors ongoing art exhibitions at Blaine City Hall and organizes special arts events throughout the year.

Council meetings are the second Tuesday of each month (SeptemberMay) at 5:30 PM at Blaine City Hall.

Interested individuals are invited to attend a meeting and participate in events. Call 763-785-6164 for more information.

Artist Gatherings Develop your artistic skills, learn new ones, or just network with other artists in a fun and supportive environment.

Bring your own painting or drawing materials. Open to artists of all levels.

No need to register, just show up.

Sponsored by the Blaine Arts Council.

Blaine City Hall lunchroom. FREE! Tuesdays, ongoing at 5 PM

Show us your best shot! From people, pets, and places to celebrations and locations, you are invited to show us your impression of Blaine!

Impressions of Blaine Photo Contest is held quarterly, capturing the best that Blaine has to offer each season.

Fall Photo Contest Winners Announced January 5

Winter Photo Contest Contest Details Submission Dates February 1 - 28 Finalists Announced March 7 People’s Choice Voting March 7 - 30 Winners Announced April 5

Prizes

Art Exhibits

Photo by Sarah Grace Photography

The Blaine Arts Council schedules monthly art exhibits at Blaine City Hall in the atrium. The exhibit is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. January........................................................................ Photography (open) February.................................................................................................. TBD March...................................................................................................... TBD April...........................................................................Teen Art Competition May...................................................................................... Rise Art Speaks June............................................................................................Justin Strom July................................................................................... Joyce VanderWyst August..................................................................... World of Plants (open) September.................................................................................. Sarah Filipi October.......................................................................................Carol Strait November..........................................................................Artists del Norte December...................................................................BAC Members Show

$25 Gift Card Winner in Each Category per Season $100 Gift Card Photo of the Year

Photo Categories People & Familes Community Activities & Events Wildlife & Nature City Landmarks Pets Throwback Thursday For more information, visit BlaineEvents.com/ ImpressionsofBlaine

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Blaine Market

Farmers & Handcrafted Indoor Market on Select Dates Blaine City Hall Atrium 10801 Town Square Drive

Indoor Market & Craft Fair Select Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM January 13 & 27 February 10 & 24 March 10 & 24 April 7 & 21 Shop a variety of locally grown and produced products at Blaine’s Indoor Farmers Market!

Products may include root vegetables, jams, jellies, pickles, bread, pasta, meat, and eggs.

Don’t miss out on our special Crafters dates.

For a list of vendors, visit our website at

BlaineEvents.com/FarmersMarket Our First Fix-It Clinic is March 3, 2018 10 AM to 1 PM at Blaine City Hall Get household items fixed for free and learn valuable repair skills at a Fix-It Clinic.

At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices, toys, bikes, and more and receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix their items.

Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.

Volunteers needed. Apply at BlaineParks.com/FixitClinics