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Home My WebLink About2009 - 10 OctMaplewood Monthly October 2009 City Newsletter Save The Date Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue Families looking for a spooky, See pg. 5 Saturday, October 17 splashin’ good time need look 12:00 - 4:00PM at the Community Center no further than the Maplewood Community Center, home of the city’s annual Halloween Friday, October 23 Thank You To celebration, “Spooky 7:00 - 9:30PM at the Community Center Splash.” This event is unlike any other Saturday, October 24 combining all 8:00AM - 1:00PM at Gethsemane Lutheran Church of the fun the Community Center has to offer! The aquatics center is transformed into a “spooky environment” with only underwater lights and 2 dimmed overhead lights providing illumination. Those looking for a drier 3 Halloween experience can stop by the gym to participate in the costume contest, 5 or coloring contest. Youngsters are also invited to touch and see the MN Hognose snake, tiger salamander and toad brought in 5 by the nature center. Come to win great prizes VOTE In The Municipal 7 and Target! Mini-games will also be available Election On NOV. 3, 2009! 8 classic, apple bobbing! The Community Center concession stand will 9 also be open for those looking to grab a quick Kathleen Juenemann and James Llanas. bite. Enjoy delicious snacks such as pizza, hot 10 dogs, warm pretzels, nachos and more! This For more information,visit the city website at event is free for MCC members and the cost www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on “vote”. 10 Or contact Karen Guilfoile at 651.249.2002 or of daily admission for non-members. For more karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us. information, call 651.249.2230. 11 Diana Longrie: Mayor 651.774.1490 diana.longrie@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Will Rossbach: Councilmember 651.779.0220 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us Erik Hjelle: Councilmember 651.714.8588 erik.hjelle@ci.maplewood.mn.us John Nephew: Councilmember 651.776.5963 john.nephew@ci.maplewood.mn.us Jim Antonen: City Manager 651.249.2050 jim.antonen@ci.maplewood.mn.us Frequently Called Numbers Maplewood Meeting Schedule Maplewood City Hall Maplewood City Hall City Council Workshop: Monday, October 5 at 5:00PM General Information 651.249.2000 City Council: Monday, October 12 & 26 at 6:30PM Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM Maplewood Community Center Maplewood Community Center Customer Service651.249.2230 Citizen Forum: Saturday, October 3 at 10:00AM Admissions651.249.2210 Planning Commission: Tuesday, October 6 & 20 at 7:00PM Group Information651.249.2203 Birthday Parties651.249.2203 Historical Preservation Committee: Thursday, October 15 at 7:00PM Aquatics651.249.2206 Child Care651.249.2218 Public Meeting on Fish Creek Natural Area: Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm Fitness651.249.2207 All City Council and Commission meetings are broadcast live on Maplewood Recreation Channel 16 and are rebroadcast on a schedule that is posted at Maplewood Recreation General Information 651.249.2124 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Any meeting cancellations are posted on Maplewood Nature Center the City’s website. Maplewood Nature Center General Information 651.249.2170 Code Enforcement 651.249.CODE (2633) Hotline Online: Go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on Wine & Jazz Festival Friday, October 23, 2009 (7:00 - 9:30PM) Grow Your Business! Maplewood Monthly October 2009 City Newsletter SPOOKY SPLASH! A Spell-Binding Low-Scare Adventure For The Whole Family Save The Date 18,200 homes, businesses, and apartments with the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue Families looking for a spooky, An Awesome New Addition! See pg. 5 Saturday, October 17 splashin’ good time need look 12:00 - 4:00PM at the Community Centerno further than the Maplewood Swirl, twirl & taste the greatest Community Center, home of the city’s annual Halloween Friday, October 23 Thank You To celebration, “Spooky 7:00 - 9:30PM at the Community Center Splash.” This event is unlike any other Saturday, October 24 combining all 8:00AM - 1:00PM at Gethsemane Lutheran Churchof the fun wines under $20.00. With over 80 the Community Center has newsletter is featured on the city website. For more to offer! The aquatics center is transformed into a “spooky environment” with only underwater lights and 2 dimmed overhead lights providing illumination. 3 Those looking for a drier Halloween experience can information, contact Heidi Carey at 651.249.2021 or samples available there is sure to be stop by the gym toparticipate in the costume contest, 5 or coloring contest. Youngsters are also invited to touch and see the MN Hognose snake, tiger salamander and toad brought in by 5 the nature center. Come to win great prizes VOTE In The Municipal 7 and Target! Mini-games will also be available Election On NOV. 3, 2009! heidi.carey@ci.maplewood.mn.us. Thank you to the 8 classic, apple bobbing! something for everyone! Enjoy a 9 The Community Center concession stand will also be open for those looking to grab a quick Kathleen Juenemann and James Llanas. bite. Enjoy delicious snacks such as pizza, hot 10 dogs, warm pretzels, nachos and more! This For more information,visit the city website at event is free for MCC members and the cost www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on “vote”. 10 advertisers who support this publication! of daily admission for non-members. For more Or contact Karen Guilfoile at 651.249.2002 or karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us. information, call 651.249.2230. 11 variety of delicious hors d o’euvres and impeccable jazz music from one! 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To take the challenge, mattresses, furniture, car visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/sustainability and click on the Energy parts, scrap metal, other Challenge emblem to add your savings to our team. assorted junk, and all electronic equipment The City of Maplewood will be taking great strides toward energy such as televisions, Conservation Strategy. The strategy will describe the city’s energy WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED. goals to provide a roadmap for reducing energy use and lowering Last year a new Minnesota State law required electronics energy costs for government, business, and residents. The manufacturers to help pay for the recycling of e-waste which allowed Maplewood to waive the disposal fees that we charged the draft goals in October. To participate in the discussion and share in the past. However, manufacturers reached the recycling goals your ideas, please join the commission on October 19 at 7:00PM or set by state law sooner than expected, and are no longer required share your ideas with the commission staff to accept e-waste for free. Since the City must now pay for the liaison, Shann Finwall, at 651.249.2304 or disposal of e-waste, re-establishment of past fees is necessary. bicycle shop in Minneapolis. Many of the bicycles will be restored and returned to the road for re-use. Others will be stripped for parts. A re-used bicycle saves approximately 175 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions by reducing the need to produce a new bicycle. For more information, visit re-cycle.com. In conjunction with this event, Maplewood will also be sponsoring a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Containers will be set up to collect food items. Tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and vegetables, infant items, dried foods and cash are needed. TYPE OF LOAD E-WASTE Unit Available For Sale Enjoy active independent living Cars without a trailer $15 Televisions $10 Invest $30,000 - $54,000 designed just for you! Cars with a trailer $20 Computers $15 -Activities Galore Pickup Trucks $20 Printers $5 -Convenient Location to Churches, Mall, Library, and Restaurants -Fitness Room & Walking Paths www.cardinalpte.com Car tires on or off rims $4 3003 Hazelwood Street In Maplewood Appliances $15 $FURVVIURP6W-RKQ·V+RVSLWDO 651-748-9902 Please call 651.249.2400 with any questions that you may have. Stay Active All Winter City of Maplewood 2 October 2009 By Erik Hjelle, Councilmember The Council Corner is a space that is rotated monthly between the Mayor and Council members. Reflections... control me. I actually had a land developer explain to me how he “donated” cash via his extended family and friends in amounts under My past City News articles have reported on subjects ignored by the local shopping news. It is truly amazing how government and in Maplewood. This person had over 50 people making such its supporters work very hard to hide the facts and reality of what contributions. The supposed $300 “donation” limit is ignored government does. These dirty little secrets have at times sickened routinely. To be clear, I did mistakenly make an “illegal” campaign me and hardened my opinion that government is the problem, not administrative judge for the infraction. The fact that I had corrected yourself is a punishable offense in MN. Making $99 “donations” via 50 friends and relatives is perfectly legitimate. 3) I regret never pushing for “even year” City elections. Our current system of “odd in annual Management payroll in 2007. control a few motivated partisans that sway the election process. The 1) The citizens and Wood Smoke current system also costs taxpayers extra money. 4) In addition to having even year elections, Maplewood needs to change its current system of government from PLAN B, to a Charter City. Plan B cities rely on a City Manager who controls everything. The only option a - City Council has in PLAN B to assert authority over a City Manager dents who challenged his effort to include the word “visible” smoke in is termination. There is a reason why only a handful of Cities in MN have PLAN B governments, it simply encourages bad government. - Citizens that create their own Charter, can determine their own rules and controls over government and represent true democracy. prevailed. 2) The re-introduction of discussion and debate at City The 2008 City Council vote to give a double retroactive pay raise about meetings lasting until midnight. But after years of 5-0 votes, YES; Longrie, Hjelle voted NO. The Council Majority allowed the citizens being denied a voice, and a complete lack of any discussion with closed door meetings and limited access, it is refreshing to once again have vigorous debate and dissension. The only people who Maplewood was a Charter city, the citizens could have re-called the Council members who voted for this. themselves who shun any scrutiny. Sadly, there is no objective local 1) Taxpayers complaining about high property taxes, and when asked who they voted for, they name a Councilmember who voted members for almost 4 years that regularly comment on how much a “hassle” citizens are. They routinely complain about having to “listen” to taxpayers at public hearings. The voters deserve to see this con- duct for themselves and ALL City meetings are now televised. Juenemann, Nephew voted YES; Longrie, Hjelle voted NO. The current majority is looking to increase the 2010 budget another 5% 1). Accepting the 2005 Campaign endorsement of with higher fees as well. Did you get a 5% pay raise this year? The Social Security increase for 2010 is slated to be 0%! Stop blindly but I sincerely regret accepting their endorsement. City Council persons work for the Citizens, not the employees. Maplewood is blessed with many excellent City employees that work very hard to violating its own ordinance on spending authority. I had voted in 2006 to make the ordinance a $5,000 spending cap on non-budget- accepted their support and I do apologize to the taxpayers for that. ed items. The ordinance had been $10,000. In 2008, the Council 2) Not taking Campaign “donations” when running for election in 2005. By NOT accepting ANY campaign “donations”, I have been -continued on next page City of Maplewood 3 October 2009 -continued from page 3 Learn What’s Happening In Your Neighborhood spending limit of $10,000 but never voided the city ordinance limit of $5,000. Since ordinance is law and policy is not, ordinances trump Nixle is a Community policy. So since the vote in 2008 to change the policy, the City has Information Service been violating its own ordinance. Of course nobody is going to make providing one source for government accountable and these violations will be ignored, but access to credible real-time a Councilmember needs to verify, verify, and verify everything. Next community information. time the City issues you a citation/ speeding ticket, tell them you “forgot”. Nixle is a free service that That excuse worked for them. allows you to receive trusted, I never ran for City Council to be “liked” by anyone. I never ran for up-to-the-minute, neighbor- City Council to be “hated” by anyone either. I have been threatened hood information for where you live, work, visit - or for where your family and friends are located throughout the country. employees, survived two lawsuits, and a “coincidental” tax audit You choose the information you want, for the locations you initiated by a political/union opponent. I promised the day I was want, from urgent public safety alerts to less time sensitive advisories and community information. The information can be from anyone (except myself). I never backed down to anyone’s received over your cell phone, by text message, by email, or over threats and for that I can sleep at night without any reservation. the web. Stay connected to what is happening in the communities and the locations that are relevant to you! would rather die on my feet, than live on my knees. Goodbye. Editorial Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the author and the City of Maplewood. Cinderella NOVEMBER 20 - 22 FRIDAY - 7:30PM SATURDAY - 7:30PM SUNDAY - 2:00PM Thank you to Get Invited To An Exclusive Cinderella Tea Party! Purchase one of the first 100 tickets sold to each show and be invited to an exclusive tea party. Take photos with Cinderella and the Prince, enjoy refreshments, and get your very own princess crown. Buy your tickets today to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity! TICKETS $12.00 - $20.00 CALL 651-249-2230 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! City of Maplewood 4 October 2009 Deer Management Fall Bridal Expo This fall, the City of Maplewood will conduct archery deer hunts at Priory Neighborhood Preserve. The hunts are part of a cooperative Meet with dozens of Minnesota’s top wedding professionals and conduct archery deer hunts on selected county lands, including Fish photos. Offering a comprehensive collection of vendors including Creek Open Space and Battle Creek Park. The Priory Preserve is closed to the public during the hunts: September 25-27, October specialists, the Maplewood Community Center Bridal Expo is your 9-11, October 31-November 1, and November 20-22. one-stop wedding planning resource. Bring your family, your friends, and of course, your wedding party for a day of fun, food, and fashion! Maplewood Community Center A high deer population impacts public safety through deer/car caterers will offer exquisite samples of their wonderful cuisine. collisions, and high deer numbers also adversely affect vegetation Be sure to stay long enough to see our fabulous fashion show on public and private lands. sponsored by Wedding Connection. From the perfect bridesmaid dress to the perfect bridal up-do, this show will feature a variety of As in prior years, the hunts are held with the assistance of Metro looks, including the must-see fashions of fall! While you are there register to win one our many fabulous door prizes including three have already been selected. People interested in future hunts can complimentary tuxedo rentals from Savvi formalwear, luggage from Countryside Travel, or a weekend getaway package courtesy of Wild Mountain (package includes a one night hotel stay, lift tickets special hunt rules. and ski or snowboard rental for two). To purchase your tickets, call 651.249.2230. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. To learn more about deer population trends in Maplewood, please 3GX2SZ has coordinated the hunts in the county since 1999 and conducts the annual aerial deer survey. 8MGOIXW 8MGOIXWEZEMPEFPI %2I[1YWMGEP SRPMRISVF]TLSRI Learn how the city and county are managing deer populations. Find out how to deter deer from your landscape using fencing and plants 6IWIVZI]SYVWIEXXSHE] ,0%2( that are less desirable to deer. Call 651.249.2170 to register. [[[ 4VSYHP]4VIWIRXW On The Police Scanner ,0%2( %&63%(;%= In August, the Maplewood Police Department responded to 2,197 calls for service. -28)27-:);36/7,34 3'83&)6 29 Burglary Cases 153 Theft Cases 7TIRHHE]W[SVOMRK[MXL &VSEH[E]4VSJIWWMSREPW 50 Criminal Damage to Property Cases 7TSRWSVIH&] *36136)-2*361%8-32366)7)6:%8-327 :-7-8%7,0%2(463(9'8-32736+ for DWI. City of Maplewood 5 October 2009 Pride of Maplewood Award Maplewood’s Big Tree Registry Do you have a really BIG tree in your Kroll for being nominated for the neighborhood? Maplewood is searching Pride of Maplewood Award. for its largest trees to list on the new volunteers will be following-up nomination Police Department in 2001. He leads by measuring the tree’s circumference, was nominated for his excellence height and crown spread. Your nomination in service to the residents of could be the champion of its species. 4SPMGI7IVKIERX*PMRX/EVMWERH Maplewood. The link to the nomination form is on the City’s Tree page: http://mn-maplewood.civicplus.com/in -genuine compassion and empathy for citizens experiencing dex.aspx?NID=396. Mature trees are an stressful event in their lives.” Example: At a domestic disturbance important part of our community. They help us by: about their favorite video games and help distract their thoughts and put them at ease. “He is straightforward with teenagers about their options, never the Maplewood Police Department and the citizens of Maplewood. GSYVEKI +MVP7GSYXMRKFYMPHWKMVPWSJ GLEVEGXIV ERH[LS QEOIXLI[SVPHEFIXXIVTPEGI .SMR+MVP7GSYXWERH HMWGSZIVRI[XEPIRXWERHWOMPPW GSRRIGX[MXLRI[JVMIRHW ERHXEOIEGXMSRXS MQTVSZI]SYV[SVPH MRJSVQEXMSREPIZIRXRIEV]SY 6 City of Maplewood City of Maplewood October 2009 October 2009 October 2009 Your Sanitary Sewer System sewer system is not designed to treat clean water. Groundwater and rainwater is design to enter the storm sewer system (not sanitary) which travels to ponds and lakes, not a treatment plant. Your sanitary sewer system is very much like your water heater—you don’t think about it much until it doesn’t work. If only one section of plumbing does not drain, it is usually an If you suspect a blockage outside of your house, contact the internal plumbing problem. However, if no drains work or the public works department at 651.249.2400 (or call Maplewood entire system drains slowly, or the worst case scenario Police at 651.777.8191 after normal business hours). Our occurs, waste water comes back up through the basement utility department will check the sewer main through a manhole to determine if there is a blockage in the sewer sewer service line or the sewer main. main line. If there is no problem in the street, the blockage is probably between the house and sewer main line. Tree-root invasion, at the old style clay pipe, is a common problem The Public Works Department has continued to repair or where mature trees exist. If there is a blockage in the sewer replace many miles of sewer main in conjunction with road service line, it is the homeowner’s responsibility. Our utility reconstruction projects. This investment ensures the continued reliability of the system which is comprised of service line is cleaned. When a service company cleans the line, tree roots and sewage is pushed into the main line which can cause sewer backups to other homes. ACRES OF SCARES CELEBRITIES Just Minutes North of St. Paul on I-35 (Wyoming exit) (651) 462-7279 www.nightmarehalloween.com Visit the webfright for a chance to win FREE tickets. 1EOI,EPPS[IIR%8VIEX*SV=SYV8IIXL 3YVTVMSVMX]MWGEVMRKJSVXLIHIRXEP LIEPXLSJ]SYERH]SYVIRXMVIJEQMP] 2SVXLIEWX4VSJIWWMSREP'IRXIV )EWX'STI%ZIRYI 7;'SVRIVSJ,[] ;LMXI&IEV%ZI [[[QETPI[SSHHIRXEPGSQ 1%40);33(()28%0 %773'-%8)74% City of Maplewood 7 October 2009 Fall Farm Harvest & Pumpkin Patch Holiday Craft Fun! Trip At The Hugo Animal Farm Celebrate Halloween! Children ages 4-8 are invited to the Maplewood Community Center to create a fun and easy spooky This trip has all the ingredients for a perfect day of fun! We’ll enjoy craft, guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. We’ll have a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect one to carve. fun music playing and a delicious snack prepared so Come see the bees make honey, pet farm animals, milk a dairy grab your paint shirt and come join us for a great time! goat, dress a scarecrow and more! There is even a hay maze to Cost is $7.00 and pre-registration is required one explore. We’ll round out the fun with a picnic lunch (weather week prior to class date. Call 651.249.2230 to register. permitting). All tours are guided by Farm Experts who are dedicated to providing a safe, enjoyable and educational time for visitors. Halloween Hoedown Cost is $12.00 per person – This includes tour, pumpkin, transportation and picnic lunch. Call 651.249.2230 to register. Join the Maplewood Historical Society at the Halloween Hike Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue for a family-fun evening of music by Kidsdance, dancing, art projects, games and Participate in some “batty” activities as you hike the nature trail at night with no flashlights and meet some giant nature characters. If Admission includes 4 tickets for activities weather permits we’ll tell stories and have treats around the or food and is $3.00 for children and campfire. Educational with an element of surprise! Great for $5.00 for adults. Don’t forget to wear families with children ages 5-10. Cost is $8 per child, prepayment your costume! 651.748.9009 requested. Call 651.249.2170 to register. 7)%7 %433/8%'90%6:)28;-8,'8-:-8=8%8-327 ',%2')783;-2+6)%846->)7 :MWMX7MQSR+YIWX7IVZMGIWPSGEXIHPS[IV PIZIP1EG]WXSVIGIMZI]SYVXVMGOSVXVIEX KSSHMIFEKXSFVMRKXSTEVXMGMTEXMRKWXSVIW 1%40);33(1%00 1EPP;MHI8VMGOSV8VIEXMRK 7EXYVHE]3GXSFIVWX TQ 1EWOWEVIEPPS[IHSRP]SRGLMPHVIR]IEVWSPHERH]SYRKIV2SXS][IETSRW 'SWXYQIWWLSYPHFI[SVRSRP]HYVMRKIZIRXLSYVW 0SGEXIHX[SFPSGOW7SYXLSJ,[]SR;LMXI&IEV%ZIRYI 7LSTTMRKPMRI City of Maplewood 8 October 2009 Feed The Animals FREE! Guitar Lessons SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 10:30 - 11:30AM TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 8 (SEE TIMES BELOW) AT THE MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER FREE DEMO NIGHT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6:00 - 7:00PM Meet our snake, toad and salamander. Watch them slurp up a continuing guitar lessons for those who want to learn to play guitar 651.249.2170 to register. the easy way. Participants are required to bring their own guitar. Classes take place at the Maplewood Community Center. Cost is Scout Wildlife Badge $70.00 ($60.00 for MCC members). Call 651.249.2230 to register. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 10:00 - 12:00PM Beginning 6:00 - 6:55PM AT THE MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER Level 2 7:00 - 7:55PM Continuing 8:00 - 8:55PM Minnesota wildlife. Hike with binoculars to spy on critters in the MCC Youth Soccer Clinic wetland and woods. Learn about shrews, bats, and birds while earning your badge. Cost is $4.00 per child. Call 651.249.2170 to THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 17 (no class Nov. 26) register by November 10. (SEE TIMES BELOW) Fine tune your soccer skills in this fun and exciting clinic. This co-ed Drop-In and Experience Nature MCC Youth Soccer clinic is designed for novice players. Participants TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER - MARCH, 12:15 - 1:30PM will receive a cool clinic shirt. Classes take place at the Maplewood (NOV. 3, DEC. 15, JAN. 5, FEB. 16, & MAR 23) Community Center. Cost is $42.00 ($33.00 for MCC members). Call Offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with the 651.249.2230 to register. Early Childhood Family Education Program (ECFE).This class is K-1st 5:30 - 6:25PM designed for parents and children to “drop-in” and enjoy the indoor 2nd-3rd 6:30 - 7:25PM exhibits, sort and match with nature activities and explore the trails. 4th-5th 7:30 - 8:25PM No registration is necessary-pay at the door. Cost is $3.00 per child. Schools Out w(MWGSZIV%YXYQRx%RRYEP%TTPI*IWXMZEP THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15- PINZ BOWLING / PIZZA LUNCH Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 3 - 4 and Oct. 10 - 11 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16- MARCUS THEATRE / POPCORN & POP Afton Apple: Are you looking for a great way to spend those non-school days? We have the answer for you! Send children ages 5 - 12 to the Open Daily 10am - 7pm Maplewood Community Center! From 9:00AM - 4:00PM kids are invited for action packed days full of sports, swimming, crafts and =SY4MGO%TTPIW TVITMGOIHEZEMPEFPI 4MGO]SYVS[RTYQTOMRW swimsuit, and towel and we’ll bring the fun! Cost is $35.00 per child. Family fun for everyone! Step it Up With MCC Youth Dance Offering a Corn Maze, Hayrides, Cider Pressing THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 8 - JANUARY 14 Demonstrations, Face Painting, Playground, Petting Farm, Concessions, Music and More! Center’s Youth Dance Program. All classes meet once a week and are designed to promote teamwork and self-esteem. A group 14421 South 90th St. rehearsal and performance, held on January 16, will conclude the Hastings, MN 55033 the Maplewood Community Center. Cost for all youth group dance (651) 436-8385 classes is $150 ($140 for MCC members). Call 651.249.2230 for www.aftonapple.com . more information Corn maze open Beginning Ballet & Jazz 5:30 - 6:15PM Fri. 4-10pm, Sat.10am-10pm, & Sun. 10am-6pm. Ballet & Jazz 7:05 - 7:50PM Beginning Tap & Jazz Combo Hayrides available 6:20 - 7:05PM Sat.-Sun. 10am-6pm Tap & Jazz Combo 7:50 - 8:35PM Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm City of Maplewood 9 October 2009 Meet Fitness Instructor Buckthorn Pull At Vista Hills Park LaDonna Holmberg SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9:30AM - 2:00PM FREE! Groups Welcome! We’ll pull buckthorn in the morning (kids 11+) Exercise Instructor at the MCC who’s passion for and cut and herbicide in the afternoon (adults only). Training and refreshments provided. Wear long sleeved shirts and long pants, plus sturdy shoes. For herbiciding, bring boots and rubber Personal Training, Spinning, Water Fitness, and gloves. Meet at north border of woods. Parking is available in Active Aging Adults. The winner of the winter 2009 Lose2Win Weight Loss Challenge was a partici- pant on LaDonna’s team! LaDonna specializes in Small Group 651.249.2170 to register by October 20. training. LaDonna’s motto is: Combining Fitness and good nutrition Nature Photography Class becomes a habit when the road to wellness begins at where you are SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 8:30 - 11:30AM AT THE MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 E 7TH ST. Spinning at 5:45AM, Forever Fit at 8:00AM Join photographer Ellen Wold for tips and tricks for taking better nature photos. Bring your own camera and tripod for a photo 9:30am Aqua Challenge session along the nature center trails. Cost is $10.00 per person. Yoga at 8:00AM, Step Mix at 9:15AM Call 651.249.2170 to register. Ditch the Workout and Join the Party at MCC! You may enter your best shots for the Friends of Maplewood Nature Calendar Photo Contest. There will be $25.00 prizes and TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 15, 5:30 - 6:30PM one $100.00 prize. For more information call the Maplewood *THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 17, 5:30 - 6:30PM Nature Center or go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/nc. SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 19, 9:30 - 10:30AM Adult Golf Lessons music from around the world into an hour-long group class. Cost for Sign a seven-week session is $56.00 ($42.00 for MCC members). WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 18 (SEE TIMES BELOW) up for all 3 sessions for $138 ($96.00 MCC members). If you are an avid golfer or new to the sport this series of 5 lessons is for you! You will learn all aspects of golf improvement with special *6-week session $42.00 ($36 for MCC members) Personal Training Special! drills. Cost is $105.00 ($95.00 for MCC members). Call 651.249.2230 to register. 6 One-Hour sessions that includes a Nutritional Beginner/Novice 6:15 - 7:00PM Consultation with a registered dietitian and $450 Value! Intermediate/Advance 7:15 - 8:00PM Fall Table Tennis Tourney $325.00 ($225.00 MCC members) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 (CHECK-IN: 11:30AM, TOURN: 12:00PM) Holiday Craft & Gift Expo Prepare for a game of competition and fun and the MCC. Pre-registration is required by October 15. Cost is $5.00 ($3.00 for MCC members). Call 651.249.2204 for more information. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009 CPR and First Aid 9:00AM - 3:00PM ENJOY FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA 651.249.2230 to register. Cost is $80.00 ($60.00 for MCC members).& COOKIES & COCOA WHILE YOU SHOP FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT! City of Maplewood 10 October 2009 City of Maplewood PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Maplewood, MN 55109 PAID Phone: 651.249.2000 Permit #4903 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us St. Paul, MN ********ECRWSS** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER Printed on recycled paper. Fall Family Karate Fun FREE Senior Well Being Seminars The Maplewood Community Center and MONDAYS, 10:30 - 11:30AM The Edge Martial Arts, based in Stillwater, At the Maplewood Community Minnesota offer a great karate program for Center, 2100 White Bear Ave. Register for kids and adults of all ages. October 19: Life Write w/Laura- 3 months and receive $5.00 OFF EACH MONTH! Cost is $60.00 ($45.00 for MCC encourages you to remember members). Call 651.249.2230 to register. stories, record them, write them, LIL’ DRAGONS (AGES 4-6) or just tell them. MONDAYS, 5:15 - 6:00PM October 26: Holiday Craft KIDS BEGINNER (AGES 7-12) Project: Join others in making a clay-pot pumpkin bell. Presented by MONDAYS, 6:15 - 7:00PM Synergy Home Care. TEEN TO ADULT (AGES 13-ADULT) November 9: Medicare D: Information about Medicare insurance and MONDAYS, 7:15 - 8:00PM open enrollment. Presented by Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Call 651.249.2230 to register. Member Appreciation Special 2 FREE Months When you purchase or renew an annual membership 8 $0 initial fee One Day Only! October 8, 2009 Offering 88 2 More PM AM Than Annual memberships only Ever Before. Call 651.249.2230 today!