Parks & Rec Spring ProgramsPARKS & RECREATION
SPRING PROGRAMS
WIN A ROSE FOR MOM !
Kids, is your Mom the greatest Mom in the world? Then tell us in fifty
words or less why. There will be 5 winners in each division. If you are one
of the winners, we will deliver a beautiful rose to your Mom on Saturday,
May 7, along with your essay.
Division 1: Preschoolers Division 2: Grades 1 & 2
Division 3: Grades 3 & 4
Division 5: Grades 7 - 9
Division 4: Grades 5 & 6
Rules:
1. Essay must be 50 words or less
2. Essay must be submitted in the child's handwriting.
3. Only one essay per child will be accepted.
4. Entry blanks and essays must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation
Department, at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, no later
than April 29, 1988.
All winners will be contacted the week of May 2. The roses and winning
essays will be delivered to Moms on Saturday, May 7, between 10 A.M. and 2
P.M.
ROSE ENTRY BLANK (Please print clearly)
CHILD'S NAME
AGE GRADE HOME PHONE
ADDRESS
Street
City ZIP
10
- 7
MOTHER'S NAME
Check Division Entered:
Division 1 ❑ Division 2 ❑
Division 3 ❑ Division 4 ❑ Division 5 ❑
Please staple your essay and entry blank together.
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EGG DECORATING
COLOIIING CONTEST
Get ready for Peter Cottontail
and the Easter Bunny by coming to
an egg decorating party and color-
ing contest on Friday, April 1, 1988.
Boys and girls ages 3-12 are
asked to bring a basket of hard -
boiled eggs. All other decorating
supplies will be furnished.
Creativity is a must! Each child will
design his/her own special creations
to bring home.
The ticket into the party is a
colored entry form that can be pick-
ed up prior to the party at the
Eagan Municipal Center or the
Eagan Library.
Prizes will be awarded to par-
ticipants in the following age
categories: Ages 3 & 4; 5 & 6;
7 &8; 9 &10; 11 &12.
Judges will be looking for neat-
ness, creativity and good use of
colors. The child's name, address,
age and telephone number is to be
on the back of the entry.
This special event will take
place at the Rahn Park Building
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at
the Goat Hill Park Shelter Building
from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required.
You may register by telephone or
by mailing in a recreation registra-
tion form. The deadline for registra-
tion is Monday, March 28,1988.
Eagan Parks & Recreation Dept.,
3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN
55122; Phone 454 -8100
TINY::TOT5 iECREATIO..NAL ACTIVII
The Tiny Tots prograan is designed tv tir4Mde clWdrea s
5 the opportnmty for :3oeia1/recreatki: al mterac oa and grcm+th
C1Wdren are exposed tri a varitety of `s�Cells and lea�tiing �
which in Cr afts , storytel ing, field trips, pedal events, hate
shanng skills, and singing The emphasis is o n al rge a nd smell group p
Children should dress la piny clothes for indoor and outdt r yeti es.
great way for your c hild to form new f iendships and speial'ite with oche
children. Sessions are held : in th e ahn : Park Shelter: : i
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE• Friday, March 18,1
FITNESS & FUN FOR
THREE YEAR OLDS
Three year olds will experience
stunts and tumbling, creative play,
game activities, physical fitness and
more activities designed especially
for them. The class will include ex-
posure to and practice with nerf
balls, mini basketballs, playground
balls, footballs, parachute play and
more.
Each class works on a progres-
sive level according to the par-
ticipant's ability. Increasing the
child's motor skills, improving coor-
dination and FUN are the aspects
of emphasis for the program.
Children should dress in tennis
shoes and clothe* for active play.
Class size is limited. Child must be
three years old by March 25,1988.
DATES: Fridays, March 25 - May
20 (8 weeks) (No class April 1)
TIMES: Section I: $:00 - 9:30 AM
Section II: 9:40 AM -10:10 AM
LOCATION: Cothmunity Room,
Fire Administration Building,
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $10.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, Match 21, 1988
MUSIC AND MORE
Preschoolers age 3, 4 and 5 will
experience an exciting program
where each child will express
him/herself through the enchanting
world of stories using art, music and
imagination. Each child will have
the opportunity for fun and creative
sell' - expression through these ac-
tivities.
Each class will have a special
theme such as bunny or bear day.
The themes will be developed to
create a world of fantasy for each
child.
DATES: Fridays, March 25 -May 20
(8 weeks) (No class April 1)
TIMES: Section 1- 4 & 5 year olds
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Section II - 3 year olds only:
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Section III- 4 & 5 year olds:
11:15 AM -NOON
LOCATION: Goat Hill Park,
Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile
south of Diffley Road.
FEE: $5.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, March 21, 1988
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SOFTBALL LEAGUES FORMING
If softball is part of your summer way of life, if you are new to Eagan,
how can you continue to pursue your summer pastime?
New teams are being accepted now! Call Parks and Recreation at 454-
8100 to receive the information you will need to enter your team. If you do
not have a team, call to place your name on a draft list.
The softball leagues offered by the Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment include:
Women's Recreational Softball - Monday play
Men's Recreational Softball - Tuesday & Wednesday play
Men's Industrial Softball - Thursday play
Men's Over 35/40 Softball - Thursday play
Couples (Co -Rec) 14" Softball - Friday play
The deadline for team entry is March 25, 1988. Act now!
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINI
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dog obedience trinmg? •
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barking will become a thing of the past Your d
class Repetition, a arm, "o when needed and load
are the elements heed to e n nsur e your success with yo
Novice tra ng is for:: dogs which have prev
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A dog youttger than nine months Of age is too u
derstand obedience tr ain ng.
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DOMINO'S TEAM
TENNIS
The South of the River recrea-
tion folks are up to it once again.
The sport: Tennis - The format:
Teams - The Outcome: Fun.
Eagan tennis buffs ... we will
need your help to uphold the
glorious fame of tennis in the City
of Eagan in the face of challenge
from Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Rosemount and Lakeville!
Domino's Team Tennis league
play format is geared to mixed
doubles teams. Singles, doubles
and mixed doubles matches are
played. No AD scoring allows the
match to be completed in two hours.
Two and up to five couples are
on a team. Watch for team sign ups
in May, match play will begin in
June. Start putting your team
together now!
A great way to meet folks, ex-
plore the environs south of the
river, and represent Eagan as the
Wimbledon of Minnesota!!
LANDSCAPE YOUR
HOME
Is this the year that you will
landscape your home? What plant
materials will you select? Which
trees and shrubs will enhance your
home? Should you use woodchips
or rock mulch? Is Redbud hearty
this far north?
The Department of Parks &
Recreation offers a seminar which
is designed to assist you with plan-
ning your landscape scheme. Fol-
lowing the two sessions of this infor-
mative class you will be "raring to
go" and ready for spring.
DATES: Mondays, April 4 and 11
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Eagan Municipal
Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
PER: $20.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
March 31, 1988
SENIOR CITIZENS
Eagan Seniors meet twice each
month for special activities such as
pot -luck lunches followed by a
variety of forms of entertainment.
Polka bands, storytellers, ban -
joists and magicians have per-
formed On some occasions the
group plays bingo or cards or games.
Several outings are planned
during the year. The Senior's have
gone to the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum and The Old Log
Theatre in recent months.
If you are an Eagan Senior, new
to the City or a life long resident,
join us. Our pot lucks are tremen-
dous! Call Parks and Recreation at
454 -8100 to place your name on the
program mailing list.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
The Parks and Recreation
Department employs seasonal
workers in numerous program and
parks maintenance positions. It is
appropriate for individuals inter-
ested in summer employment to
apply at this time.
Recreation activities for which
staff are being recruited include
Summer In The Park, Eaganettes,
Fun with Dance, and Tiny Tots
Recreational Activities. Leaders
are responsible fot planning, or-
ganizing and es tiducting the
program activities with children
ranging in age from 3-12.
Seasonal parka maintenance
workers mow and ttim parks, tend
trees and nursetiea and maintain
athletic sites.
Applications acid job descrip-
tions are available at the Eagan
Municipal Center. April 15, 1988
has been established as the deadline
for applications.
upon receipt; of tees.
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EAGAN FUN RUN
Come out and enjoy the fresh
morning air of a spring day in Min-
nesota by running in The Third An-
nual Eagan Fun Run to be held on
Saturday, May 7, 1988. Eagan's run
is the kick off of the Third Annual
Groundpounders Grand Prix Run-
ning Series. The Cities of Apple
Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Far-
mington and Rosemount will also
host runs in the series.
Eagan's run begins at Trapp
Farm Park and offers a two mile
and five mile run. Both runs begin
at 8:00 A.M.
Prizes will be awarded to male
and female participants in the fol-
lowing age categories: 14 and
under, 15 -19, 20 -29, 30 -39, 40 -49, 50-
Over.
Registration forms will be avail-
able at the Eagan Municipal
Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
beginning March 12, 1988.
Preregistration will be accepted
until 4:30 P.M., April 29, 1988. The
fee for this event is $7.00 if paid
during preregistration.
The fee from May 2 - May 7 is
$9.00.
An Eagan Fun Run T -shirt is in-
cluded in the fee.
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TRIPS AND TOURS
The outings listed below are co- sponsored by the Apple Valley,
Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount Parks & Recreation Depart-
ments. Registration may be made with any of the recreation
departments.
SPRING MOVIE - "ARISTOCATS"
THURSDAY, MARCH 31,1988
Enjoy your spring break by joining us as we view the animated Disney
Classic, "Aristocats ".
The movie will be shown at the Apple Valley Community Center.
Transportation will be provided for those who need it. Participants are in-
vited to bring their own refreshments and sit back and enjoy the music and
dancing of these delightful characters!
WHO: All ages (children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)
DATE: Thursday, March 31, 1988
TIME: 12:00 NOON
BUS PICK -UP TIMES: Cedarvale - 11:45
WHERE: Apple Valley Community Center
COST: $2.50 - movie and transportation
S1.00 - movie only
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 29,1988
WORLD CHAMPION MINNESOTA TWINS'
HOME OPENER
FRIDAY, APRIL 8,1988
Wave your Homer Hanky, wear your TWINS sweatshirt and enjoy an eve-
ning with your family and friends as the World Champion Minnesota TWINS
take on the Toronto Blue lays in the Nome Opener! It promises to be an ex-
citing start toward Another Successful season of baseball.
Fee includes upper - deck reserved seating and school bus transportation.
Sign up early, as tickets will go fast for what should be a sold out game.
So....get ready to buy your peanuts, hot dogs and cracker jacks at the old
ballgame!
DATE: Friday, April 8, 1988 (Please indicate pick - up point when registering)
BUS PICK UP TIMES:
Lakeville (Enggren's:) 5:00
Rosemount Mall: 5:15
Apple Valley Community Center: 5:30
Eagan (Cedarvale -west end:) 5:45
RETURN: Bus will return immediately following the game
FEE: 512.00 /person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 17,1988
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TRIPS AND TOURS
*Note: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration
deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point.when you
register.
WALT DISNEY'S KINGDOM ON ICE With °PINOCCHIO"
Saturday, March 26, 1988
This year's ice extravaganza will feature the beloved story of Pinocchio,
the little wooden puppet who is brought to life by the wishes of a kindly old
woodcarver named Geppetto. Pinocchio will delight all ages with dazzling
special effects, lavish costumes, spectacular skating, hilarious Comedy
routines and a musical score that includes songs like "When You Wish Upon
A Star ", "I've Got No Strings" and Jiminy Cricket's hallmark tune, "Give A
Little Whistle ". Young and old alike will enjoy this exciting event so sign up
early!
WHO: All ages (youths 18 months and older must purchase a ticket)
APPROXIMATE BUS PICKUP & DROPOFF TIMES:
Enggren's (Lakeville) 9:20 a.m.
Apple Valley City Hall 9:35 a.m.
Rosemount Mall 9:50 a.m.
Cedarvale Shopping Center 10:05 a.m
COST: $13.00 pet person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday., March 14,1988
3:00 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
2:35 p.m.
2:10 p.m.
SCIENCE MUSEUM / SKATEVILLE TRIP
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1988
Children in GRADES 2 - 6 are invited to enjoy a day of fun with their
friends. First, we will be going to the Science Museum of Minnesota to see
"Niagara ", an exciting Omni Theatre film about Niagara Falls. Then the
children will get the opportunity to explore the Science Museum and see its
new exhibit "Special Effects ". This exhibit takes visitors behind the Scenes
and into the special effects studios that created Star Wars, Blade Runner,
Greystoke, Retutn of the Jedi, Psycho, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Pirefot and
Masters of the Universe, among others. Next, the children will be going to
Skateville for an afternoon of roller skating.
* *Please send a bag lunch with your child. If the children bring money,
they can eat at Skateville's snack bar, but not until we arrive at 1:00 P.M.
APPROXIMATE BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF TIMES:
Lakeville - Enggren's 8:00 AM 4 :15 PM
Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 AM 4:00 PM
Rosemount Mall 8:30 AM 3:45 PM
Eagan - Cedarvale (west) 8:45 AM 3 :30 PM
COST: S13.50 per child - Omni Theater and Science Museum admission,
roller skating admission, skate rental, transportation and supervision.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 22,1988
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WALK MINNESOTA
Walk Minnesota is a state -wide
program promoting walking as an in-
expensive, healthy, outdoor recrea-
tion experience that can be done by
people of all ages as a lifelong ac-
tivity. It is sponsored by the Min-
nesota Recreation and Park As-
sociation, the St. Paul Parks and
Recreation Board, and locally, the
Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department.
The Minnesota State Walk,
April 30, 1988, is the Fourth Annual
Minnesota State event exclusively
dedicated to the promotion of walk-
ing. It will be the kick off event for
dozens of other walks that will be
held in communities throughout the
year. The route begins at the State
Capitol and continues along scenic
Summit Avenue. Participants can
choose a distance of 5 km, 10 km,
or 20 km and the event is IVV and
AVA sanctioned.
EAGAN FUN WALK
(A Passport to Good Health)
The Eagan Parks & Recreation
Department in conjunction with
Walk Minnesota is promoting walk-
ing as part of a healthy lifestyle. On
Saturday, May 7, 1988, the second
annual Eagan Fun Walk will be
held at Trapp Farm Park.
A one mile, three mile and five
mile toute will be offered. Par-
ticipants can choose a distance that
they feel comfortable with.
Everyone who completes their walk
will receive a special momento.
Registration forms will be avail-
able beginning March 12. All ages
are encouraged to participate.
Children under 12 years must be
Under the supervision of a parent,
guardian or responsible adult. A fee
will not be charged; however, par-
ticipants are asked to mail in or
bring their registration form to
Trapp Farm Park on May 7.
Passport to Good Health book-
lets are also available at the Eagan
Municipal Center. The booklet
highlights some of Fagan's best
walking trails. Happy Walking!
RECREATION
PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
SPRING PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
Saturday, March 12, 1988, from
10:00 A.M. - Noon, is the opening
date for in person registration for
all spring programs sponsored by
the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment. Registrations are accepted at
the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830
Pilot Knob Road. Regular office
hours are 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.,
Monday - Friday.
Mail -in registrations received
prior to March 12 will receive
second priority to "in- person"
registration.
CONFIRMATION LETTERS
Letters of confirmation are not
sent. You should attend an activity
for which you register as scheduled
unless you are notified otherwise.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs
cancelled by Parks & Recreation
will be fully refunded. A $2.00 ser-
vice fee will be charged for in-
dividual registration cancellations
made prior to the start of an activity
or its registration deadline. No
refunds will be made after registra-
tion deadlines or the start of an ac-
tivity.
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Name
Adress
Street
Bus.Phone#
Session#
Enclosed S
CITY OF EAGAN
MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM
Home Phone #
City Zip
Name of Activity
Time Child's Birth Date
To Cover Registration
1, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (ies): and 1 further agree to indemnify
and hold harmless from and apinst any, and all, liability for any in-
jury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s)
arising out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation
in this activity.
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Name
Adress
JUNIOR TENNIS
Hey, 4th, 5th or 6th grade
BOYS AND GIRLS TUNE UP
FOR SUMMER ... TRY OUT
SOME OF EAGAN'S NEW TEN-
NIS COURTS....
You need not know how to play
tennis - you need not own a racket.
All you need is curiosity, en-
thusiasm and a pair of tennis shoes!
LOOK FOR CLINICS TO BE
HELD AT THESE COURTS:
$ Blue Cross/Blue Shield Park
• O'Leary Park
e Ridgecliff Park
RECREATION PROGRAM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New New New New New
454 -8010
What recreational activities are
happening in the City today? What
time does the bus leave for the Tots
field trip? When does registration
begin?
Answers to these questions and
more are available for you. The
recorded message addresses daily
recreation announcements: class
openings, sports league news and
upcoming events. Just call 454-8010 -
Be informed of Eagan's Recreation
Happenings.
CIT1h OF EAGAN
MAIL - IN REGISThhATION FORM
Home Phone #
Street City Zip
Bus.Phone# Name of Activity
Session# Time Child's Birth Date
Enclosed $ To Cover Registration
1, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (ies): and 1 further agree to indemnify
and hold harmless from and apinst any, and all, liability for any in-
jury which may be Suffered by the aforementioned individual(s)
arising out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation
in this activity.
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