1. Visit the Citys Website www.brooklynpark.org

2. Mosaic Youth Center Chili Dinner Fundraiser 5:00- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 29 Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive $5 Adults, $2 Children Call 763-504-4982

3. Senior Book Club 3 rd Monday of Each Month Call Louise at 566-1453

4. 2005 Business & Wedding Expo Join Us January 29 th 1:00-5:00 pm Brooklyn Park Community Center

5. A Night Out! February 8, 2005 Rush Creek Golf Club A fun-filled after-work social with silent and live auctions Entertainment dinner call 763-391-7118 for further information.

6. Look for me in your mail soon!

7. Martin Luther Kings Celebration Ice Skate Event Saturday January 15, 2005 2:15- 3:30 pm Come meet and skate with Park Centers Boys Hockey Team Brooklyn Park Ice Arena Admission at the door

8. Indoor Open Skating at Brooklyn Park Ice Arena Tuesday & Thursdays Noon- 2pm Saturdays:2:15- 3:45 pm Call 763-493-8181 for an updated schedule. Admission at the door $4 Adults $3 students & seniors $11 family rate

9. Sledding Hills in Brooklyn Park Enjoy sledding at the Central Park Sledding Hill Located at 84 th & Regent

10. Cross County Skiing Trails at Brookland Golf Course 84 th & Regent Edinburgh Golf Course 8700 Edinbrook Crossing Oak Grove Park 101 st & Zane

11. Are you planning a special event ? Would you like it on the Community Calendar? Do you have questions about what is required? Please call City of Brooklyn Parks Special Events Coordinator at 763-493-8154

12. Yoga Classes Every Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 & 7:45 pm BP Community Center

13. 2004-2005 Brooklyn Park Junior Ambassadors Congratulations Andrew, Brandon Raven, Savanah, Alyssa and Brittany On your 2 nd place finish at the Maple Grove Parade

14. The Edge Christian Worship Center www.theedgecwc.org Services 11 a.m. Saturday 4707 Edinbrook Terrace Brooklyn Park 763-391-6388

15. Brooklyn Park Lions! Be Part of the Community! Give us a Call! Jim763-561-3788 Jon763-561-7571

16. Brooklyn Park Lioness! New Chapter Be Part of the Community! Give us a Call! Diane763-560-6963 Jan763-493-8578 3 rd Wednesday of Each Month

17. Brooklyn Park Commission Openings 1 Vacancy- BAC ( West Dist) 2 Vacancies- HR ( At Large & East Dist) Call 763-493-8001 http://www.brooklynpark.org

18. City of Brooklyn Park Is seeking residents interested in serving as community builders as members of city boards and committees. As part of the annual appointment process

19. City of Brooklyn Park Citizen Long-range Improvement Committee Human Relations Commission Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning Commission Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Openings

20. City of Brooklyn Park On the city website www.brooklynpark.orgwww.brooklynpark.org At City Hall Or by calling 763-493-8001 Applications Available

21. Brooklyn Park Fire Department Day Available Fire Fighters Needed! Training Provided Call:763-493-8020

22. No Time for Lines? Drop off your vehicle license renewal form, proof of insurance, payment and envelope before 9 a.m. in the utility box outside City Hall. Then pick it up by 1 p.m.

23. Burger Basket Night! Elks Lodge # 44 2875 Brookdale Dr. N. Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 763-560-4400

24. Wednesday Lunches! Elks Lodge # 44 2875 Brookdale Dr. N. 12:15 p.m. Only $6! 763-560-4400

25. 2005 Tater Daze Do you have suggestions for Spud? Have an Idea for a fun event ? Please Join Us January 25

26. 2005 Tater Daze Input Meeting January 25 6:30 Pm City Hall- Brooklyn Township Room Call Special Events Coordinator 493-8154 With any suggestions or questions.

27. The Alpha Concert Friday, February 4 7pm- St Gerards Pat Balder & CW Rocks Tickets $7 Proceeds to Benefit St. Gerards Faith Forum Call Charlie or Pat at 763-424-8770

28. Theres got to be more to life!!! Find out What over 4 million people around the world have discovered at an Alpha Course. Coming to St. Gerards in February. WORK. BUY STUFF. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT. Call Charlie or Pat at 763-424-8770

29. A nyone can Come. L earning and Laughter. P asta ( or other great food) H elping one another. A sk anything. Coming to St. Gerards in February. WORK. BUY STUFF. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT. Call Charlie or Pat at 763-424-8770

30. The Alpha Concert Friday, February 4 7pm- St Gerards Pat Balder & CW Rocks Tickets $7 Proceeds to Benefit St. Gerards Faith Forum Call Charlie or Pat at 763-424-8770

31. Winter Registrations For Gymnastics, Floor Hockey, Youth Tennis And other activities Call 763-493-8333

32. Volleyball Court Rental Adult Groups may reserve The Brooklyn Park Armory Gym Mondays Evenings January 3- March 28 8:45-10:45 pm $40 per court Call 763-493-8363

33. Adults 55+ Event Event Date:January 26 Registration Deadline:December 31 Cost $52 To Register call 763-493-8333 Anything Goes

34. Adults 55+ Event At Chanhassen Dinner Theater Anything Goes

35. Adults 55+ Event For more information Check out Park Plus Or call 763-493-8333 Anything Goes

36. Want to Bake Cookies North Memorial Residential Hospice Is looking for volunteers to come and bake cookies the 2 nd week each month Please call Becca at 763-537-3944

37. Friday Night Karaoke! Elks Lodge # 44 2875 Brookdale Dr. N. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 763-560-4400

38. Red Cross Swimming Lessons Learn-To- Swim Ages- 3 to Adult Day and Evening Classes Jackson Middle School January 10- March 12 Cost $63 per session Call 493-8333 for more information

39. Steak Fry! Every Second Friday Elks Lodge # 44 2875 Brookdale Dr. N. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 763-560-4400

40. Mediation Can Help! Have a Blended Family? Disagree on Child-Rearing? Contact Sandy at: North Hennepin Mediation Services 763-561-0033

41. Park Center High School Events at High School January 25 Parent Advisory Committee Forum 7pm January 26 One Act Play- Lottery Auditorium 7:30 pm

42. Golden Needles Senior Club Members meet every Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Brooklyn Park Senior Center Call Connie 493-3966

43. Teen Night Every Tuesday Zanewood Rec Center $2763-493-8356

44. Adults 55+ Event Event Date:Saturday, March 19 Registration Deadline:February 1 Cost $58 To Register call 763-493-8333 Say Goodnight Gracie

45. Adults 55+ Event Say Goodnight Gracie At the Ordway Theatre Balcony Seating Rows D, E, F

46. Adults 55+ Event For more information Check out Park Plus Or call 763-493-8333 Say Goodnight Gracie

47. Terrific Twos Party all ages Saturday February 5 th 9-11 am CAC Activities geared towards 2 year olds Cost $5-6

48. Adults 55+ Event Event Date:Thursday, March 3 Registration Deadline:February 7 Cost $60 To Register call 763-493-8333 We Gotta Bingo

49. Adults 55+ Event We Gotta Bingo At the Harriet Island Showboat Buffet Dinner Play and Coach Included

50. Adults 55+ Event For more information Check out Park Plus Or call 763-493-8333 We Gotta Bingo

51. Family Open Gym Brooklyn Park Armory Gym Sunday Nights Parents And Kids ages 5-13 $ 2 per Person at door For Information call 763-493-8333

52. MOMS Club! Meets the First Wednesday Brooklyn United Methodist Contact Rhonda Bock 763-493-8500

53. Knights of Columbus! 763-493-2017

54. Isaac Walton League Every 4 th Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Environmental Issues 8816 West River Road

55. Council Replay Schedule Thursdays at 7 p.m. Fridays at 3 a.m. & 11 a.m.

56. Brooklyn Park Women of Today Meet New People! Plan Fun Events! Acquire Skills! Bonnie 763-424-3812

57. EDA Live Broadcast 7 p.m. First Thurs. Each Month

58. Planning Commission Live Broadcast 7 p.m. Second Wednesday Each Month

59. Donate to CEAP! Kids Clothing Needed! Drop-off donations Mon. - Fri: CEAP Clothes Closet 6840 - 78th Av. N. 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

60. Adult Open Basetball 18 or Older 8-9:30 pm on Sunday Evening January 9- March 20 Armory Gym ? 763-493-8333

61. Brooklyn Park Honors: Eilert Pete & Audrey Pederson Mayors Citizenship Award Winners!

62. Brooklyn Park Human Relations Commission Is now accepting Nominations for Human Relations Award Call 493-8154

63. Hennepin County Library Go to the library 24-7: www.hclib.org We have over 2 million books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and more!

64. Adult Golf Lessons Sign Up Now Jan31-Feb 28 March 7- April 4 Cost $60-72 Call 493-8333

65. Make a Difference! Join a Community Organization!

66. Brooklyn Park Recreation and Park Department Call 763-493-8333 to register for classes You may qualify for reduced fees

67. Employment Opportunities for the Community An Interdenominational Workshop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Every 2 nd and 4 t Tuesday 7308 Aspen Lane Contact Sandra Johnson 763-208-4864

68. FOR SALE EDA Townhomes $167,900 for qualified buyers Call 651-298-1903

69. And Now Back to: Brooklyn Park News