Recreation Programming

NOV. 2019 - JAN. 2020

SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW Ballroom Dance Classes! Pg. 12

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SKATING RINKS/WARMING HOUSES

YOUTH RECREATION

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NEW BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

ADULT RECREATION

Pg. 12-13

ADULT DAY TRIPS

NATURE CENTER PROGRAMS

Pg. 16 - 17

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SANTA’S WORKSHOP PARTY AT THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER/YMCA FRIDAY • DECEMBER 13 • 6:00PM - 7:30PM Join us for our annual holiday party!

Santa will be stopping by so make sure to bring your wish list and your camera!

COST • $5/CHILD

Activities will include: • Holiday Treats • Arts & Crafts • Games • Visit From Santa • Holiday Stories And MORE!

Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are free, but in the interest of space, please limit adults to 2 per family.

Pre-registration is required.

BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR TOYS FOR TOTS & RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE

HOLIDAY FUN HOUR AT WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING 1860 HAZELWOOD STREET

THANKSGIVING SESSION THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 14, 6:15PM - 7:15PM

Join us and create fun, easy crafts that will put you in the holiday spirit! Music and snacks are all part of the fun. Grab your paint shirt and come have a great time.

Cost is $7.00 per child.

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Drop In Program

10:00AM - 11:30AM

~Ages 1 - 5, (Children under 12 months are free) ~Equipment Provided ~Thursdays, October 31 - April 2 (No Gymboree Nov. 28 & Dec. 26) ~Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

At Maplewood Community Center/YMCA

$5.00/per child (cash or check only)

HOW DO I REGISTER?

BY PHONE: 651.249.2120 IN PERSON: MAPLEWOOD PARKS & REC, 1902 COUNTY ROAD B EAST (8AM-4:30PM) ONLINE: HTTPS://APM.ACTIVECOMMUNITIES.COM/MAPLEWOODMN/HOME

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For More Information Call 651-249-2121

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

RECYCLING IN THE PARKS

CONTACT US PARKS & RECREATION

PROGRAMS/ATHLETICS 1902 COUNTY ROAD B EAST 651-249-2111

NATURE CENTER 651-249-2170 2659 EAST 7TH STREET

PICNIC SHELTERS

651-249-2120

WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING

651-249-2120

SPOTLIGHT A PARK: WAKEFIELD (COVER PHOTO) The next phase of the Wakefield Park improvements was the replacement of the playground. City Staff worked with residents and Northland Recreation/Little Tikes to design a brand new play area that was safe, full of play value and accessible. The playground was completed by the end of August and has already been enjoyed by hundreds of kids and their families.

GENERAL INFO

In an effort to reduce trash and promote recycling, the City of Maplewood offers recycling in our parks. Look for the blue bins and do your part in helping keep our parks clean!

EMAIL: recreationonline@maplewoodmn.gov ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://apm.activecommunities.com/maplewoodmn/Home

TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS PICNIC SHELTERS WARMING HOUSES YOUTH RECREATION ADULT RECREATION ADULT DAY TRIPS MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SUPPORT MAPLEWOOD PARKS & REC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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WHAT IS RECREATION ONLINE

It’s simple, just send your email to recreationonline@maplewoodmn.gov and we will enroll you in our email system. You can stay current with our latest events and programs so you never miss a deadline again! Sign up today to avoid disappointment!

MAPLEWOOD PICNIC SHELTERS

The City of Maplewood has picnic facilities at several of our parks.

There is a fee, and some shelters require a $100.00 damage deposit to reserve the shelter. Picnic shelters not listed are a “first come, first served” shelter for regular usage by patrons. This does not apply to large organized events. No outside use of bounce houses/inflatables is allowed in any of our parks. For a full list of reservable shelters, please visit www.maplewoodmn.gov/pr and select “picnic shelters”.

MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY GYMS Carver Community Gym • 2680 Upper Afton Road • 651.249.2135 Edgerton Community Gym • 1929 Edgerton Street • 651.249.2145 These gymnasiums are available for rental for basketball, volleyball, tournaments, birthday parties, and special events.

RENTAL RATES

(rental rates below do not include tax) $40.00/Court/Hour • $60.00/Full Court/Hour Full Gym (8+ Hours) • Call for pricing

COMMUNITY GYM PARTY PACKAGES

Looking for somewhere to have a party or just get together with friends for some fun? We offer partygoers equipment to play volleyball, basketball, soccer, floor hockey, football, and other activities. Have a game or activity that you would like to play? Bring it with! Must be approved by gym monitor. This is a great option for adult outings, family gatherings, birthday parties, and more! For parties we allow light decorating of the area during your scheduled rental time and we’ll have tables set up when you arrive for gifts, cake or pizza and have the gym ready for fun. Call 651.249.2121 to book or to ask any questions. *Rental requests must be made at least 10 days prior to the 1st of the month in which the rental will take place. (Example: a rental request for December must be made no later than November 20)*

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GENERAL INFO

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER!

Mike Evangelist is our Photo Scavenger Hunt Winner for 2019!

Mike visited various parks throughout the City of Maplewood and took pictures at each site. Mike’s photos are featured below. Mike has been an avid photographer since high school and spends a lot of time exploring and photographing the world around him. A book of his photos “Downtown - Minneapolis in the 1970’s” was recently published by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Applewood Park 822 Sterling Street S.

WINTER ICE RINKS & WARMING HOUSES

Maplewood maintains ten skating rinks throughout the city, four of which have supervised warming houses. Warming houses will not be open when temperatures are -10° or when the windchill reaches -20°. Warming houses will also be closed until the rinks are cleared following snow, and when warm temperatures soften the ice. Call the weather information hotline for closure details: 651-249-2190. Warming houses are scheduled to be open December 26 - February 16 (weather permitting). Warming houses will be closed December 31 and January 1.

Warming House Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30PM - 8:30PM Saturday & Sunday 1:00PM - 4:00PM 1:00PM - 7:00PM (Wakefield Only)

Rink Locations: Afton Heights (warming house) • 63 N Sterling Street Four Seasons (warming house) • 1685 Gervais Avenue Gethsemane (warming house) • 2401 E 7th Street Wakefield (warming house) • 1860 Hazelwood Street Edgerton • 2001 Bradley Street Harvest • 2561 Barclay Street Kohlman • 1000 County Road C Maplecrest • 2101 Arcade Street Playcrest • 2390 Lydia Avenue Pleasantview • 1100 Marnie Street

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

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Luminary Workshop At Maplewood Nature Center 2659 East 7th St., Maplewood, MN 55119

Adults, Children 8+ with an Adult

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 10:30AM - 3:00PM

Register by Thursday, January 9

Cost: $10/person

Come join us for a fun day creating winter ice or other luminaries to light up the dark winter evenings! Make an extra for our Luminary Hike program held January 17 and waive your Luminary Hike registration fee!

YOUTH RECREATION

YOUTH SPORTS CLINICS ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL CLINIC (AGES 9-14)

AT CARVER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY GYM TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 11 The advanced volleyball clinic will improve a player’s all-around game. Not only will players train in all volleyball skills, but also their volleyball knowledge of real game situations to help prepare them to play in a team setting. If your child has completed one of our beginner clinics this is the next step in the volleyball skills progression. Knee pads are required. Cost is $55.00.

Ages 9-11

Ages 12-14

6:30PM - 7:30PM 7:30PM - 8:30PM

YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC (AGES 4-12)

AT CARVER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY GYM THURSDAYS, JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 20 (NO CLASS JAN 30) Fine tune your soccer skills in this fun and exciting clinic. This co-ed youth soccer clinic is designed for beginner players and will teach the basic skills of soccer with drills, group games, and scrimmaging. Cost is $55.00. *Clinic T-shirt included.

Ages 4-6

Ages 7-9

Ages 10-12

5:30PM - 6:30PM 6:30PM - 7:30PM 7:30PM - 8:30PM

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINIC (AGES 6-14)

AT CARVER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY GYM TUESDAYS, MARCH 17 - APRIL 21 Get your volleyball game on! Experienced, enthusiastic, and excited coaches are waiting for your young player to hit the courts. Players will establish better skills in passing, setting, hitting and learn good court movement. Mini games are held at each session. Players are encouraged to ask questions. Knee pads are required. Cost is $55.00.

Ages 6-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14

5:30PM - 6:30PM 6:30PM - 7:30PM 7:30PM - 8:30PM

YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC (AGES 4-12)

AT CARVER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY GYM THURSDAYS, APRIL 2 - MAY 7 This clinic is designed for boys and girls who want to learn the basic skills of basketball. Participants will learn the basics first leading to game play. Hoop heights will be adjusted to meet the needs of participants. Each participant will receive a clinic T-shirt! Cost is $55.00.

Ages 4-6

Ages 7-9

Ages 10-12

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5:30PM - 6:30PM 6:30PM - 7:30PM 7:30PM - 8:30PM

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

Floor hockey League at edgerton community gym

Game Times: Cost: $55.00

K - 1st: 10AM 2nd - 3rd: 11AM 4th - 5th: 12PM

SATURDAYS, MARCH 21 - MAY 2 (NO Class April 11)

This league teaches the basic floor hockey skills and promotes cooperation and the value of sportsmanship. Participants will play every position during the season.

Volunteer parents needed for each team to assist in game play and substitutions.

For more information call 651-249-2121.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 6 (Leagues are combined grades of K-1, 2-3, 4-5)

YOUTH RECREATION

WINTER/SPRING DANCE CLASSES WITH MAYER ARTS AT WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING-1860 HAZELWOOD STREET **Scholarships are available for qualifying Maplewood residents** Winter Dance Recital Theme: Frozen Wonderland - Come be a part of our frozen adventure!

WISH UPON A BALLET (AGES 3-5)

MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 1, 5:15PM - 6:00PM (NO CLASSES FEB. 17, MAR. 9, & MAY 25) Wish upon a Ballet is a dance program for children that incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories to create a dance class that is more than ballet steps. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a complete fairy tale experience while we skip, leap, jump and spin. This way an introduction to the movements and vocabulary of ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Come join the fun! Girls and boys will need ballet shoes and wear comfortable clothes they can move around in. Cost is $160

HIP HOP AND TAP (AGES 5-8)

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MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 1, 6:00PM - 7:00PM (NO CLASSES FEB. 17, MAR. 9, & MAY 25) Growing dancers will experience the upbeat and energetic style of hip hop as well as the exciting rhythms of tap. Proper terms for dance steps will be taught as well as body awareness to improve posture, strength and flexibility. Students will gain poise and confidence as they leap and spin! Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $170

BALLET AND TAP (AGES 9-14)

MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 1, 7:00PM - 8:00PM (NO CLASSES FEB. 17, MAR. 9, & MAY 25) More jumps, more turns, more fun! Dynamic dancers will float and leap in ballet and jump and jive to fun songs while learning about tap. All levels are welcome to experience these disciplines in a fun and creative environment. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $170

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**NEW** DANCE WITH ME (AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS)

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 - MAY 26, 5:15PM - 5:45PM (NO CLASS MAR. 10) Does your child love to dance and jump around? This class will encourage your little mover to dance and sing along with you. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a movement experience while we jump and spin. An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of jazz and ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Ballet shoes are recommended but not required. An adult is required to be with each child for this class. **In lieu of a recital performance, there will be a special class the last day** Cost is $160

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PRE-BALLET AND TAP (AGES 3-5)

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 - MAY 26, 5:45PM - 6:30PM (NO CLASS MAR. 10) This class includes the Wish Upon A Ballet curriculum with the added fun of tap! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes, and scarves.

Students will develop poise, strength, and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $160

BALLET AND TAP (AGES 6-9)

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 - MAY 26, 6:30PM - 7:30PM (NO CLASS MAR. 10) We can’t stop the beat! Young dancers will float and leap in ballet and then jump and jive to fun songs while learning about tap. An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $170

HIP HOP (AGES 7-12)

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 - MAY 26, 7:30PM - 8:15PM (NO CLASS MAR. 10) Get into the Groove! Our Dance Classes will be sure to keep students active. Learn upbeat styles such as jazz and hip hop and move to your favorite songs. The students will also learn warm-ups such as stretching, isolations and across the floor exercises! Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Ballet or jazz shoes are required.

Cost is $160 *Registration fee does not include the costume fee for recital. For the recital, girls in ballet, ballet/tap or hip hop/tap will need to provide their own white leotard (any style) and flesh colored tights. All boys and students in hip hop only will need black pants.

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

BASKETBALL LEAGUES

GRADES 3-8

(AS OF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)

COST • $135.00/PLAYER SATURDAYS • DEC 7 - FEB 29 MORNINGS/EARLY AFTERNOON • SCHEDULES VARY

Scholarships are available for qualifying Maplewood residents.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 4 • VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED This recreational program is for girls and boys grades 3-8 and is designed to provide all participants with an opportunity to have fun, learn basic basketball skills and learn how to play as a team. Boys and girls will play in separate leagues according to their grade level. The 3rd-4th grade divisions will play their games with 9-foot baskets to provide a positive and rewarding experience for the participants. The 5th-8th grade divisions will use regulation 10-foot baskets. Teams will begin practice in November.

Adult volunteer coach needed for each team.

Coaches receive a 50% refund of their child’s registration fee upon successful completion of the season.

SENIOR HIGH REC BASKETBALL (BOYS & GIRLS IN GRADES 9-12)

AT EDGERTON AND CARVER COMMUNITY GYMS AND WHITE BEAR LAKE SOUTH CAMPUS SUNDAYS, JANUARY 5 - MARCH 1, 11:00AM - 6:00PM Maplewood Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with White Bear Public Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, is offering a Senior High Basketball League. All players must be in high school. Each team must have a parent who is on the bench during each game. All rosters must be handed in one week prior to the team’s first game. Fee includes jersey, scorekeeper, and refereed games.

Registration is taken as a full team so grab some friends and sign up your team. Players on a Varsity, Junior Varsity, or B Squad basketball team are not eligible to play in this league. Team fee is $575.00. Registration deadline is December 12. *Registration is taken on a team basis* Girl's Leagues: 9th-10th, 11th-12th Boy's Leagues: 9th-10th, 11th-12th DIVISIONS: Register your team in one of two divisions based on team skill/experience Upper - Teams/players with lengthy basketball experience and/or previous team experience Lower - Teams/players with limited basketball experience looking for recreational games

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Spring Soccer AT MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Tuesdays or Thursdays WEEKS OF APRIL 28th - JUNE 4 4yr: 6:00PM-7:00PM 5-6yr: 6:00PM-7:00PM 7-9yr: 7:15PM-8:15PM Fee: $65.00

REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH

ART CLASSES WITH KIDCREATE STUDIO AT WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING - 1860 HAZELWOOD STREET

PAW PATROL ART CLASS (AGES 18 MONTHS-6 YEARS)

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 25, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Ryder says it best, “No job is too big, no pup is too small!” This is your invitation to help us tackle the big job of creating awesome Paw Patrol art! We’ll explore different techniques, styles, and materials to create art inspired by all our favorite rescue pups: Marshall, Chase, Zuma, Skye, and more! Get ready, cause “PAW Patrol is on a roll!” Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Cost is $60

SING-ALONG ART (AGES 18 MONTHS-6 YEARS)

TUESDAYS, MARCH 24 - APRIL 14, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Come and sing along with us as we create art inspired by your child’s favorite songs such as: "I’m a Little Tea Pot," "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and more. We’ll use glow-in-the-dark paint to make our little stars twinkle, get those "Wheels on the Bus" rolling with paint, and make bright, sunny art as we sing "You Are My Sunshine." Combine your child’s love of art and music in this fun-filled class! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Cost is $60

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

2019 ANNUAL REC RUN RECAP RECREATION

Just like last year, the morning of our 6th Annual Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5K started out chilly, quickly warmed up and turned out to be perfect running weather. Runners participated in pre-race fun which included games, tattoos, krazy hair spray, fire and police vehicle tours and visiting with Superman!

We had a great turnout and were able to raise $1,100 for our Youth Scholarship Fund.

A big thanks to all the volunteers, staff, Maplewood Police and Fire departments and police reserves. The event was a huge success!

EVENT DONATIONS: David Grupa Portrait Suburban Sportswear Patrick’s Trophies Bruegger’s Bagels GoGo Squeez

KARATE (AGES 4-ADULT)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Unleash potential with the power of martial arts! Participants will learn the skills they need to be successful in life and learning; exercise, discipline, respect, team work and problem solving to name a few. Taught by Mr. Schafer of The Edge Martial Arts. *Uniform required for participation through The Edge Martial Arts.

Available to purchase for $30.00 the first day of class. *Registration is for a full calendar month.

Cost is $63.00 per month.

Little Dragons (Ages 4-6) MONDAYS, 5:30PM - 6:00PM Beginner (Ages 7+) MONDAYS, 6:00PM - 6:45PM Advanced Beginner (Gold Belt and Higher) MONDAYS, 6:45PM - 7:45PM

Jam the GYM KIDS IN GRADES K-5

PARENTS DROP OFF THE KIDS AND ENJOY A NIGHT OUT!

FRIDAYS • 6PM - 8PM

NOV 1 • JAN 31 • Feb 28 • MAr 20 At Carver Community Gym 2680 Upper Afton Road $5.00 per Child FLOOR HOCKEY • BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL • JUMP CASTLE • ACTIVITIES MUSIC • GAMES Concessions available for purchase

THESE EVENTS ARE DROP-IN PROGRAMS NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL 651.249.2121 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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ADULT RECREATION

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES (Ages 16+)

AT WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING, 1860 Hazelwood Street

Dance the night away with instructors from Dance and Entertainment Studios during our 6 week dance sessions. All ages and levels are welcome in these beginner level classes. Those without partners will rotate with each other and the instructor. Meet new friends and practice leading and following your new dance patterns-that’s what social dancing is all about!

THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 26 (NO CLASS NOV 28 & DEC 19)

SESSION 1: 6:00PM - 6:50PM: Rumba & Swing series: These dances cover the most common rhythm tempos and widest variety of music styles played at dance venues and wedding receptions. Rumba can be danced slow or fast and stays in place not taking up much room on the dance floor. The Swing we cover in this beginner class is single-time East Coast Swing. It’s the easiest footwork to start with, getting you moving fast to the music. Cost is $75/Person.

SESSION 2: 7:00PM - 7:50PM: Cha-Cha & Waltz series: These dances are detailed in their music tempos and give the dedicated dancers more variety of footwork, patterns, and movement around the dance floor. Cha-Cha has a unique rhythm and is commonly used when dancing Salsa is too slow. You’ve got more time in the music to fill it in with “cha-cha-cha.” Waltz will be shown as both a box-step rhythm, and as a large traveling dance around the floor, so it can be used at both Ballroom dance venues and wedding receptions.

Cost is $75/Person.

THURSDAYS, JANUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 6

SESSION 1: 6:00PM - 6:50PM: Night Club 2-Step & Foxtrot series: These dances replace some common freestyle dances by giving you more footwork, patterns, and movement. Night Club 2-Step takes a slow song and gives it rhythm and speed with fun patterns that move you throughout the dance floor. Foxtrot will take a Swing or Rumba style dance and enlarge it while traveling around the dance floor to classic big band music. Cost is $75/Person.

SESSION 2: 7:00PM - 7:50PM: Swing & Salsa series: These dances have been on the “most popular” list for years! They follow trends in music style and don’t take up much room on the dance floor, making it easy to dance at any venue. The Swing we cover in this beginner class is single-time East Coast Swing. It’s the easiest footwork to start with, getting you moving fast to the music. In addition to current pop music, Swing goes to big band and 50’s-60’s rock & roll music. Salsa actually has simple footwork but appears difficult because the music is fast. Cost is $75/Person.

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 27 - APRIL 2

SESSION 1: 6:00PM - 6:50PM: Tango & Swing series: These dances cover both strict tempo styles and more relaxed freestyle dances.

Tango is a very fun partner dance with a unique rhythm using five steps in eight beats of music. Everyone will recognize the Tango rhythm in Hernando’s Hideaway! Grab a partner, because it takes two, you know! The Swing we cover in this beginner class is single-time East Coast Swing. It’s the easiest footwork to start with, getting you moving fast to the music. Cost is $75/Person.

SESSION 2: 7:00PM - 7:50PM: Waltz & Rumba series: These dances cover a wide variety of music played at wedding receptions-the beautiful and classic Waltz for parents and grandparents, and the modern Rumba box-step for brides, grooms, and social dancers. Waltz will be shown as both a box-step rhythm and as a traveling dance around the floor. Rumba works to almost any rhythm of music, can be danced slow or fast, and stays in place not taking up much room on the dance floor. Cost is $75/Person.

THURSDAYS, APRIL 9 - MAY 14

SESSION 1: 6:00PM - 6:50PM: West Coast Swing & Salsa series: These dances are very specific to their music type and are great for the dedicated dancers. You will expand both your music and dance knowledge with these styles of dances. West Coast Swing is danced in a “slot position” and goes to blues, jazz, and pop music, slow and fast. Then, Salsa actually has simple footwork but appears difficult because the music is fast. Cost is $75/Person.

SESSION 2: 7:00PM - 7:50PM: Foxtrot & Cha-Cha series: These dances provide a variety of music and tempos, and provide both a traveling and non-traveling style of dance. Foxtrot will take a Swing or Rumba style dance and enlarge it while traveling around the dance floor to classic big band music. Cha-Cha has a unique rhythm and is commonly used when dancing Salsa is too slow. You’ve got more time in the music to fill it in with “cha-cha-cha”. Cost is $75/Person. ***Please carry in clean/dry, smooth-sole shoes. (Suede-sole ballroom dance shoes are available for purchase in our Woodbury studio). As a bonus, we welcome our students from all our locations to attend our weekly Practice Parties in our Woodbury studio -for free- every Thursday from 8:00-9:00pm***

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

AT EDGERTON & CARVER COMMUNITY GYMS, JOHN GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL & MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER/YMCA WOMEN’S: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS CO - REC: FRIDAY EVENINGS Maplewood Parks & Recreation women’s and co-rec winter volleyball leagues are offered at various levels of competition. Teams will play one match per week for ten weeks starting in early January 2020. All leagues are officiated and play by the same rules; the difference in leagues being in the skill of the players. Registration closes December 11 or when leagues fill.

League Fees: $360.00 - Teams with two or less non-residents $380.00 - Teams with three or more non-residents Winter Registration Dates: November 5 - Returning Teams (two or less non-residents) November 7 - Returning Teams (three or more non-residents) November 14 - First day for new teams to register/Online registration opens

T’AI CHI CH’AUN (Ages 16+)

AT DRAGONS KUNG FU STUDIO, 2572 7th Ave E., North St. Paul WEDNESDAYS, 7:30PM - 8:30PM T’ai Chi Ch’uan, practiced in China for 2500 years, uses slow relaxed movements to develop strength while eliminating tension. While doing so you will strengthen your arms and legs, improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and help increase energy levels. A growing body of research also suggests that practicing T’ai Chi Ch’uan has many benefits, resulting in relaxation, improved balance, and a significant improvement in quality of life! Come experience the benefits for yourself! The class is taught with a traditional set of training ideals by Gold T’ai Chi Ch’uan group Head Instructor, Elaine Schrade. Cost is $75.

Session 1: January 8 - March 11 Session 2: March 18 - May 20

PASTRIES & PAINTING (ADULTS)

WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING, 1860 Hazelwood Street FRIDAYS, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Join us for coffee, pastries, and painting. This class offers you the opportunity to create your own works of art and to socialize with others.

Enjoy coffee and pastries while completing your masterpiece. Painting instruction provided by Vanessa Merry of Merry Time Arts.

Vanessa Merry moved to Florence, Italy at the age of eighteen to study the methods of the great masters in painting, drawing, and printmaking at Palazzo Spinelli. From here she continued her education and exploration of the human-figure, still-lifes, and landscapes at Atelier de Chimere in France where she enjoyed Plein-Aire painting in the French countryside. She moved back to the United States where she attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota in Visual Arts and Art History.

Session 1: JANUARY 10th - Witch’s Hat Tower $40 Session 2: FEBRUARY 7th - North Saint Paul Snowman $40 Session 3: MARCH 13th - Stillwater Bridge $40 Session 4: APRIL 24th - Duluth Lift Bridge $40

Past sessions included:

← The iconic Cherry Spoon

The Stone Arch Bridge →

WELLNESS, ARTS, & FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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ADULT RECREATION

WINTER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES (AGES 18+)

ADULT DAY TRIPS

ADULT DAY TRIPS Come and join us for one of our fabulous adult day trips! Sign up with friends for a fun getaway or on your own and meet new people. All day trips depart from and return to the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Office located at: 1902 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Please park on the far end of the parking lot. In an effort to limit trip cancellations, full refunds are allowed until the registration deadline.

A $20.00 cancellation fee will be charged for refunds after the trip deadline. Space is limited to 10 participants. *REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE TRIP*

*REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 10* MAMMA MIA!

AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES - Chanhassen, MN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

LEAVE THE MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AT 10:00AM AND RETURN BETWEEN 5:30PM - 6:00PM

One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for your entire family!

Meal choices will be ordered on site (some choices may include an extra charge not covered by program fee) (gratuity not included in program fee) Cost is $85.00 (includes transportation, lunch, tax, and theater ticket).

GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER AT OLD LOG THEATRE - Excelsior, MN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

TRIPS LEAVE THE MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AT 11:00AM AND RETURN BETWEEN 4:30PM - 5:00PM

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is the knock-’em-dead, uproarious hit and the most nominated show of the 2014 season. With 10 Tony nominations and 4 wins, including Best Musical, Book, Direction and Costumes, it also earned seven Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical) and one Drama League Award (Best Musical). When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind…

Choose your lunch from these options; braised boneless short ribs, seared pork chop, dill roasted tilapia, or vegetarian pasta dish. Cost is $65.00 (includes transportation, lunch, tax, gratuity, and theater ticket).

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

AT DAYTRIPPERS DINNER THEATER-Bloomington, MN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

LEAVE THE MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AT 11:15AM AND RETURN AROUND 4:15PM

Move over JERSEY BOYS, make room for...The Bikinis! Back together again for the first time in twenty years, these 'Jersey Girls' will deliver sun, fun and a rockin' good time that will have everyone dancing in the aisles!

A girl group from the Jersey Shore reunites to raise money for the good folks at Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort.

Reliving their heyday (They don't wear their bikinis anymore) from the summer of ’64, these four inseparable friends, who won the Belmar Beach Talent Contest wearing just their bikinis, offer a nonstop celebration of song from their early days through the next two decades.

ADULT DAY TRIPS

THE BIKINIS, A NEW MUSICAL BEACH PARTY

Join these four best friends, as they relive the past with hits, including IT'S IN HIS KISS, YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI, HEAT WAVE, UNDER THE BOARDWALK, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN', THE TWIST, WHEN WILL I BE LOVED, MIDNIGHT BLUE, I'M EVERY WOMAN, I WILL SURVIVE... ........and many more Enjoy a buffet style lunch that includes Chicken Kiev, Roast Loin of Pork, and Country Sausage with Sauerkraut as entrees; a salad bar; and a number of options for sides. Cost is $60.00 (includes transportation, buffet lunch, tax, gratuity, and theater ticket).

THE MUSIC MAN

AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES - Chanhassen, MN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

LEAVE THE MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AT 10:00AM AND RETURN BETWEEN 5:30PM - 6:00PM

A fun and transformative story, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best! This musical theatre classic features songs like “(Ya Got) Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Till There Was You,” “Gary, Indiana” and more!

Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a familyfriendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

Meal choices will be ordered on site (some choices may include an extra charge not covered by program fee) (gratuity not included in program fee) Cost is $85.00 (includes transportation, lunch, tax, and theater ticket).

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NATURE CENTER

MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS

2659 EAST SEVENTH STREET, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119 • 651.249.2170 • WWW.MAPLEWOODNATURECENTER.COM

ABOUT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER

Maplewood Nature Center is a 40-acre preserve operated by the City of Maplewood. The Visitor Center is located at 2659 East Seventh Street in Maplewood and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Nature Play Yard adjoins the Visitor Center. Trails wind through oak woods and marsh and are open every day to explore from dawn to dusk. Use of facilities is free of charge. For more information about Maplewood Nature Center and its programs visit: www. maplewoodnaturecenter.com or call: 651-249-2170.

TO REGISTER FOR A NATURE CENTER PROGRAM

Register by credit card online www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnlineGo button. If you have trouble registering online, call 651-249-2170. You may also register by check or cash - send to Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 7th St. E, Maplewood, MN 55119, by the date indicated. Program sizes are limited, register early. For more information please call 651-249-2170. Most programs are held at Maplewood Nature Center unless noted otherwise. For more information please call: 651-249-2170 or e-mail: info@maplewoodnaturecenter.com.

TERRIFIC TURTLES (ALL AGES)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Bring the kids over to meet cool live turtles, native to Minnesota and nearby habitats. Interact with snapping turtles, painted turtles and more!

Turtles brought to you by Emily of Snake Discovery. Pretend to be a turtle and make a turtle craft. This is a popular one, register early! Fee $5/person. Register by Thursday, October 31. Activity #16547

WIGGLY SNAKE, SLIPPERY SALAMANDERNATURE FAMILY FUN WITH ECFE

(FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-5, BEFORE KINDERGARTEN) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Make Nature Discoveries and get resources to explore and protect your world together. During class, kids will look, sing, touch, sort, craft, and play; adults will learn about composting and recycling for their home.

Parents stay with their children during the entire class. Classes are taught in collaboration with a Naturalist and School district 622 Early Childhood Education staff. Pre-registration is required. Fee, $5/child.

Register by Thursday, Nov 7. Activity #16528

WALK WHEN THE MOON IS FULL

(AGES 7 + WITH ADULT, SMALL SCOUT TROOPS WELCOME) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Hike by the light of the moon, learn some fun facts about the moon, and c’mon outside as we enjoy the moon-shadows of the trees and breathe the brisk air! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landing. Dress for the weather and bring a mug! Fee $4/person. Register by Sunday, November 10.

Activity #16548

LIVE ANIMALS (ALL AGES)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Meet a snake and salamander, and learn where Minnesota’s wild reptiles and amphibians go in the winter. You can share your stories about real wild animal encounters, if you choose!

Try a wild animal craft to take home too! FREE! Register by Friday, November 15. Activity #16550

IT’S THE BOMB

(ADULTS & CHILDREN AGES 10+ WITH ADULT) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER WOODLAND SPOON CARVING (AGES 18+) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1:30PM - 3:00PM AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER Make and take a scented bath bomb using simple, environSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1:00PM - 4:30PM Get the scoop on trees that grow in Minnesota that are good for carving, mentally friendly ingredients. Add a few dried flower petals for some extra pizzazz! Bring home two bombs (one for you and take a short tree id walk outside with the Naturalist. Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut native tree using traditional Nordic carv- and one for a gift), a recipe, handouts and a mold. Wear old ing techniques. We cover axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), clothes, bring an ice cream bucket or large bowl, large stirring knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is spoon and a Ziploc bag to transport your creations home. Fee: great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. $8/person. Register by Wednesday, November 20. Activity #16551 The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety glove rental. Please wear pants and closed toe shoes. Spoon Carving instruction and materials by Jess Hirsch of Women’s Woodshop. Fee: $65/person. Register by Wednesday, November 6. Activity #16549

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOVEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1:00PM - 2:30PM Learn how to read weather radar for your home, drive, and for event planning. Learn more about what those forecasts really mean and what to watch for during Minnesota Winters. Learn about cloud formations and take home your very own cloud chart.

This program is great for folks new to Minnesota AND life-long Minnesota dwellers! Learn winter preparedness tips and tricks from the Naturalist including how to keep warm and stay safe in winter. FREE! Register by Thursday, December 4. Activity #16552

FULL MOON WALK

(AGES 7 + WITH ADULT, SMALL SCOUT TROOPS WELCOME) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Walk when the Moon is full to listen and look for these flying mousetraps! Great horned and barred owls make the nature center home. Back inside, dissect an owl pellet to identify the teeth and bones of the creatures they eat. Learn to identify 5 owl calls and practice calling too! Bring a mug for a hot beverage afterward. Fee: $5/person. Register by Tuesday, December 10.

Activity #16553

DECEMBER BRRRD COUNT

(ADULTS & CHILDREN AGES 8+ WITH ADULT) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 9:00AM - 12:00PM Drop in to watch and record winter birds on our trails or at our feeders. Enter your sightings using the eBird app or hand-write a list for the naturalist. Double the fun by renting a pair of snowshoes for $5/pair (if 6” snow on ground)! FREE! Drop-in Program. Activity #16554

S’MORE NATURE FUN (ALL AGES)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1:30PM - 3:00PM It is FUN to be outside in the wintertime! Take a hike or snowshoe down to the pond for a fun exploration with the Naturalist then make S’mores. Fee: $5/person. Register by Thursday, December 26. Activity #16555

NATURE CENTER

WILD WEATHER IN MINNESOTA WITH PETE BOULAY (ADULTS & CHILDREN AGES 12+)

SNOWFLAKE WONDERS (ALL AGES)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1:30PM - 3:00PM Crafts! Science! Nature! Cut and create beautiful snowflakes for your windows, and make other snowflake crafts from simple to highly complex. Learn how snowflakes are formed in the sky and peer at beautiful preserved snowflake crystals up close on the microcam. Make a snowflake catcher to take home so you can identify different kinds of snowflakes all winter! Fee: $5/person.

Register by Thursday, January 2. Activity #16627

LUMINARY WORKSHOP

(ADULTS & CHILDREN AGES 8+ WITH ADULT) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 10:30AM - 3:00PM Come join us for a fun day creating winter ice or other luminaries to light up the dark winter evenings! Make an extra for our Luminary Hike program (see below) and waive your Luminary Hike registration fee! Fee: $10/person.

Register by Thursday, January 9. Activity #16628

LUMINARY HIKE (ADULTS, FAMILIES, MIN. AGE 5)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Snowshoe (need 6 inches) or hike along our luminary trail. If the weather conditions allow, we’ll check out some holes in the ice and you can try your hand at making a new one. Win an Ice Globe luminary kit to take home! Fee: $5/person. Register by Thursday, January 16. Activity #16629

MEET THE ANIMALS (ALL AGES)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 10:30AM - 11:30AM Meet a snake and salamander, and learn where Minnesota’s wild reptiles and amphibians go in the winter. You can share your stories about real wild animal encounters, if you choose! Try a wild animal craft to take home too! FREE! Register by Friday, January 24. Activity # 16630

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GET INVOLVED!

HOW CAN I SUPPORT MAPLEWOOD PARKS & REC? ADOPT - A- PARK

The goal of the Adopt-A-Park Program is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to take part in maintaining our parks system. Providing this opportunity not only encourages and promotes community involvement, but also allows us to beautify and improve our parks. All Adopt-A-Park projects should aim towards benefiting the majority of park users. This opportunity is available to any individual, family, resident, group organization, or business that is eager to help beautify our parks. The Adopt-A-Park commitment period is from April 1 – October 31. Applications are accepted throughout the year and require a minimum of once a month dedication.

ADULT ATHLETIC SIGN SPONSORSHIP

The adult athletic sign sponsorship is a unique marketing opportunity for local businesses. Maplewood Parks & Recreation has started an outfield sign program at Goodrich Park. This is an opportunity to purchase one, two, or three 4’ x 8’ outfield signs that are visible from the softball fields as well as North St. Paul Road. Goodrich Park houses the entire adult softball program (summer, fall and late fall leagues) and hosts multiple youth tournaments throughout the season. The funds from these sponsorships will go directly to maintaining and upgrading this facility, keeping the fields suitable for the high level of play they receive.

FRIENDS OF MAPLEWOOD NATURE

This non-profit organization works to promote, support and enhance the growth of the Maplewood Nature Center and Neighborhood Preserves. You can support Friends of Maplewood Nature with your membership fees, 1-time-donations, purchase of Neighborhood Preserve Calendars, or by volunteering on the Friends Board!

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Youth Scholarship Fund serves Maplewood residents (under 18 years) who demonstrate a financial need and may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in recreation programs. Qualifying families are asked to pay 1/3 of the program fee and the scholarship fund covers the remaining 2/3 of the fee. Sponsorship of our scholarship program is a great way to show your support for Maplewood Parks & Recreation and the community. Your contribution will make a huge difference in the lives of our participants and enable them to build a positive and healthy lifestyle through recreational programming. Please consider making a donation to the scholarship program and making “wellness, arts, and fun for everyone” a reality for our Maplewood youth.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

JOHNSON COMO NORTH ST. PAUL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (JCNSP)

The mission of the Johnson Como North St. Paul Hockey Association (JCNSP) is to empower all players with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success through the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship in the game of hockey. This program’s goal is to form a competitive hockey association that will host traveling hockey teams. To accomplish this mission, the coaches will emphasize individual player skills and team skills, in an environment in which youth players can learn the basic skills and rules of ice hockey, master these skills and have fun while developing a lifelong interest in hockey.

For more information visit www.jcnsphockey.org or contact jcnspmites@gmail.com

JR. POLAR FOOTBALL

Jr. Polar Football is a volunteer youth sports organization committed to building teamwork, understanding the fundamentals of the game, developing skills, encouraging sportsmanship, and most importantly having fun playing football. The program is open to residents that live within or attend school (public or private) within the geographic boundary of North St. Paul - Maplewood Oakdale and is part of the North St. Paul Athletic Association. The football program is open to all youth. The goal of the football program is to encourage sportsmanship and to teach the fundamentals of football. Flag Football is available to boys & girls entering Kindergarten up to 2nd grade. Tackle football begins in 3rd grade and continues through 8th grade.

For more information visit www.jrpolars.com or contact Sean Johnson at jrpolars@gmail.com

MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Maplewood Area Historical Society and the Bruentrup Heritage Farm is located on 2.5 acres of land with nine buildings that date back to 1891. It is surrounded on two sides by a 22-acre prairie maintained as open space by the City of Maplewood. The Farm is used for public events and exhibits and can be rented for private events such as weddings. Visit our website for more information about programs/events offered at the farm www.maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org

NEU

It is our mission to promote, provide and teach soccer in the “Spirit of the Game.” FUN, FAIRNESS and SAFETY. We provide traveling soccer for players; boys and girls ages 9-19. We try to provide the best competition for all players at their level of play. Our traveling soccer teams compete against other soccer clubs from communities in the East Metro Area. Travel distances are within 15-45 minutes of Maplewood.

For more information visit www.neusoccerclub.org or contact LeRoy Andrle at leroyandrle@outlook.com

NORTH POLARS FASTPITCH

The North Polars Fastpitch Association (NPFA) is a non-profit organization established to foster the girl’s fastpitch softball program in the area of Independent School District 622, which is within the boundaries of North St. Paul High School. This includes all or portions of the communities of North St. Paul, Maplewood, Lake Elmo and Oakdale. The association exists to fulfill the girl’s fastpitch softball needs of the community and is the primary advocate of the traveling program. The association supports good sportsmanship and the sound development of softball fundamentals within the community, to ensure that girls participating in the program will have a positive and rewarding experience that will maximize personal and team growth. The association requires quality coaching and provides an atmosphere for learning softball skills for both coaches and players. The association sponsors membership in appropriate leagues to encourage quality competition.

For more information visit www.northpolarsfastpitch.com

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PARTNERSHIPS

Maplewood Parks & Recreation would like to recognize the community organizations that we partner with to serve the youth of Maplewood. *Note that these associations operate independently of the Maplewood Parks & Recreation Department.

Ballroom Dance

WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING • 1860 HAZELWOOD ST Dance the night away with instructors from Dance and Entertainment Studios during our 6 week dance sessions. All ages and levels are welcome in these beginner level classes. Those without partners will rotate with each other and the instructor. Meet new friends and practice leading and following your new dance patterns-that’s what social dancing is all about!

THURSDAYS, NOV 7 - DEC 26 (NO CLASS NOV 28 & DEC 19) SESSION 1: Rumba & Swing • 6:00PM - 6:50PM SESSION 2: Cha-Cha & Waltz • 7:00PM - 7:50PM THURSDAYS, JAN 2 - FEB 6 SESSION 1: Night Club 2-Step & Foxtrot • 6:00PM - 6:50PM SESSION 2: Swing & Salsa • 7:00PM - 7:50PM THURSDAYS, FEB 27 - APR 2 SESSION 1: Tango & Swing • 6:00PM - 6:50PM SESSION 2: Waltz & Rumba • 7:00PM - 7:50PM THURSDAYS, APR 9 - MAY 14 SESSION 1: West Coast Swing & Salsa • 6:00PM - 6:50PM SESSION 2: Foxtrot & Cha-Cha • 7:00PM - 7:50PM

COST: $75.00/Person/Session HOW DO I REGISTER? • In Person: Maplewood Parks & Rec: 1902 County Road B East (8am-4:30pm) • By Phone: 651.249.2111 • Online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/Maplewoodmn/Home

Pastries & Painting

WITH VANESSA MERRY OF MERRY TIME ARTS WAKEFIELD PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING, 1860 HAZELWOOD ST. FRIDAYS, 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Session 1: January 10th - Witch’s Hat Tower Session 2: February 7th - North St. Paul Snowman Session 3: March 13th - Stillwater Bridge Session 4: April 24th - Duluth Lift Bridge Join us for coffee, pastries, and painting. This class offers you the opportunity to create your own works of art and to socialize with others. Enjoy coffee and pastries while completing your masterpiece.

Cost: $40 per session, adults only.

How do I register?

In Person: Maplewood Parks & Rec; 1902 County Rd B East

By Phone: 651.249.2111 Online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/Maplewoodmn/Home

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Maplewood Parks & Recreation is always looking for dedicated, reliable and energetic staff for a variety of openings.

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maplewoodmn for the most up-to-date listings.