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SIBLEY EAST
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT #2310
Winter
Into
Spring
2007
SE
Serving the Communities of:
Arlington, Gaylord
and Green Isle
2 General Information
Community Education Staff CONTENTS
Judy Young General Information………..2
507-237-3322 Adult Education...…………..3
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
COORDINATOR Technology……...……....….4
Gaylord Community Education Office Adult Enrichment……...…5-6
jyoung@sibley-east.k12.mn.us Computer Classes…….…….7
Steph Schultz
Youth Enrichment.….......8 - 9
320-420-6666 Youth Recreation………….10
RECREATION COORDINATOR Recreation and Fitness...…..11
sschultz@sibley-east.k12.mn.us Trips and Tours………..12-15
Jill Blomdahl
ECFE Information……..16-17
507-237-3379 Arlington Library…..……..18
ECFE COORDINATOR Gaylord Library…………...19
jblomdahl@sibley-east.k12.mn.us Community Events. ………20
SE Indoor Pool…..………..21
John Langenbrunner
507-964-8224 Registration Info……....22-23
SUPERINTENDENT Mike Lynch Star Class...….24
jlangenbrunner@sibley-east.k12.mn.us
Weather Cancellation:
Rene Moriarty If school should be cancelled due to
inclement weather, Community
507-964-8285 Education activities will also be
POOL MANAGER cancelled.
rmoriarty@sibley-east.k12.mn.us
Sibley East Community
Registrations will be taken in the Main Education
Office in Arlington, as well as the
Community Education Mission Statement:
Office in Gaylord. The mission of Sibley East
See page 22 for details. Community Education is to
involve all citizens of all ages
in accessible, affordable and
Visit our Website inclusive opportunities for
community involvement,
www.sibleyeast.org learning, and recreation.
Advisory Council
The Community Education Advisory Council is
composed of representatives from different agencies in the community and
other groups of citizens. The Council helps coordinate, evaluate, and identify
recreational and social opportunities for district residents of all ages. The
Council meets four times a year.
Gail Armstrong, Diane Bias-Mosel, Jill Blomdahl, Shirley Cross, Jodi
Hanson, John Langenbrunner, Molly Montiel, Les Morriem, Steph Schultz,
Rod Tollefson, Donna Webster, Pauline Wiemann, Judy Young
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Adult Education 3
Seven Ways to Lose Your
Inheritance
Presented by Steve Franta,
Estate Planning Attorney
Successful estate strategies require two
AARP Driver’s Safety Program generations: the first to make a clear plan
Drivers 55 and older have an opportunity and the second to be involved in the
to save 10% on their auto insurance planning! Indicators of disastrous and
premiums. Those who have never costly planning include:
attended a 55 Alive driving course must ♦ Failing to create a will
attend the 8 hour session held on two ♦ Not planning for incapacity
days—4 hours each day. The eight hour ♦ Not updating beneficiary designations
class need only to be taken once. Every ♦ Scattered investment and insurance
three years, a 4-hour refresher course documents
must be taken to continue insurance
♦ No plan for special needs (e.g. minor
premium discounts. Cost for the class is
children; disabled child)
$12 ($10 to AARP, $2 registration fee).
♦ No Power of Attorney and incorrect
designations on joint assets
Co-sponsored by AARP, these
classroom courses are designed to help ♦ Not updating when life changes
drivers improve their skills and prevent (divorce of a child)
traffic accidents. Presented by trained This is a must-attend event for anyone
volunteer instructors, these courses are a who wants to understand how living too
combination of video presentations and long, dying too soon, or becoming
group discussions with no tests. incapacitated impacts their family and
their assets. Please pre-register by Feb. 1
Please bring a pen and driver’s license
to class. Limit 32 per class. Minimum Tuesday, February 6
of 15. Pre-registration is required - no 6:30 - 8:00 PM
walk-ins allowed. SE Gaylord Media Center
Cost: $12 Cost: $7 per couple/individual for class
materials (desserts from Granny’s and
4 Hour Refresher Courses gourmet coffee served!) payable to
Tuesday, January 23 Community Ed.
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Gaylord Courthouse - lower level
Family Farm Transfer Strategies
Thursday, February 22 Presented by Kevin Makalous, JD, Senior
1:00 - 5:00 PM Advanced Markets Attorney, Farm
Arlington Community Center Bureau Financial Services
Research shows that transferring the farm
Tuesday, March 20 is one of the top things farmers need to
5:30 - 9:30 PM arrange.
Gaylord Courthouse - lower level Come learn ideas for a farm transfer that
does what’s best for all your children and
Tuesday, April 17 those you love, creates the most income
5:30 - 9:30 PM for your retirement, factors in long-term
Arlington Community Center care, allows your family to enjoy Happy
Holidays year after year! Register early!
8 Hour Course
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 15 & 16 Thursday, February 22
5:30 - 9:30 PM 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Gaylord Courthouse - lower level SE Gaylord Media Center
Cost: $7/family payable to Comm. Ed.
(desserts from Granny’s and gourmet
Remember to pre-register! coffee served!)
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4 Technology
Technology Classes
The following classes are being offered by GFW Community Education, and will be
held at the elementary school in Gibbon. Registrations should be made with Sibley East
Community Ed. by listed deadlines.
iTunes (Introductory Course)
See how iTunes is changing the way we not only listen to music, but how we live.
Experience the opportunities that iTunes has to offer. From music downloads , video
downloads, audio books, iMixes, and podcasts; this class will enlighten you to all of
them. iPods are welcome, but not required. There will be updated handouts at the class
to take notes on. Class size is limited to 8 people.
Monday, February 26
7:00 - 9:00 PM
GFW Elementary School - Gibbon– Computer Lab, lower level
Cost: $12
Register by February 20
eBay (Introductory Course)
Do you want an eBay account? This class is the place to come and sign up for one.
PayPal accounts as well. Even if you have an eBay account, feel free to join us for an
evening of round table discussion and the sharing of ideas. Interesting and fun! There
will be updated handouts at the class to take notes on. Class size is limited to 8 people.
Tuesday, February 27
7:00 - 9:00 PM
GFW Elementary School - Gibbon - Computer Lab
Cost: $12
Register by February 20
NEW! Public Access Television
The cities of Arlington, Gaylord, Gibbon, Winthrop and Fairfax all share public access
channels 7 & 8. These channels were established to broadcast viewer created content
and various local events (city council meetings, church services, parades, sporting
events, public address announcements and much more). This class will give you insight
into how a public access channel operates, and what other public access channels across
the country are doing. There will also be information on how you can get involved.
Handouts will be available at class on which to take notes. Class size is limited to 20
people.
Wednesday, February 28
7:00 - 9:00 PM
GFW Elementary School - Gibbon - Computer Lab
Cost: $12
Register by February 20
Don’t be disappointed!
Register early!
Are you disappointed when the class you wanted to attend was cancelled? As a courtesy
to our instructors, we make the decision to either cancel or hold a class one week prior
to the start of the class. So please register early to avoid being disappointed.
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Adult Enrichment 5
No-Sew Fleece Blanket Napkins to Note Cards
Instructor: Diane Lang Instructor: Barb Bleeke
Get ready for the long and cold winter What a great class! Make your own
season by making a warm and fuzzy greeting/note cards from luncheon
fleece blanket. The beautiful fleece napkins! These cards can be personalized
fabrics available today are the key and made for every season and occasion.
ingredients to helping you create a Each participant will go home with 6
blanket without sewing one stitch! These completed note cards. Please bring an
blankets make great baby and wedding iron and a scissors to class. Samples of
gifts! Come to this class and you will these cards can be seen at the
complete a blanket using cutting and Community Ed office.
tying techniques in one hour. Materials
required: A sharp sewing scissors and Monday, February 5
two pieces of 1 1/2 yards of color 7:30 - 9:00 PM
coordinated fleece. Purchase and pre- GFW - Winthrop - Home Ec. Room
wash fabric before class. Cost: $10 for instruction and all
materials
Thursday, February 1
Register by January 29
7:30 PM
GFW - Gibbon - School Lunchroom
Cost: $12
Finding the Right Hairstyle
Register by January 24 for You!
Instructor from: Styles on Video
Look in the mirror. Is your hair drab and
unfashionable? How much more alive
would you feel with a customized make-
Planning Your Funeral over? See yourself with 24 different
hairstyles and colors and take home your
Instructor: Brenda Schramm, own videotape and small photos. You
Hantge Funeral Home will be taught what to look for and what
to avoid in choosing the right look for
Although few of us may wish to think yourself. Topics such as face shape, hair
about it, pre-planning your funeral can be textures, and coloring will be covered.
one of the kindest things we can do for This session will include your own
our loved ones. This class will cover personal evaluation and recommend-
what decisions are involved in making ations, and you will choose from over
funeral, cremation, or burial 1, 300 different styles. You will be
arrangements and the benefits of making photographed and the computer will
plans in advance. We will also cover how show you each style on your own image.
you can set aside funds for your future The session will be recorded on your
funeral needs, as well as how they will be own personal videotape, plus small
protected in the event you need to enter a photos of all 24 styles that you can bring
nursing home. Time will be allowed to to your stylist. Enrollment is limited.
answer your questions, so please join us.
Wednesday, April 11
Monday, February 12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
7:00 - 8:30 PM SE Gaylord - Media Center
GFW High School Winthrop - Library Cost: $38
Cost: $10 Register by April 4
Register by February 5
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6 Adult Enrichment
Vive La France Pizza Classico
Chef: Jill Anderson Chef: Jill Anderson
The French are passionate people, and it Americans love pizza, and you will
shows in their cooking. If you love good love this class! We’ll learn how to
food, join us as we make and sample make a simple, freezer-friendly dough,
savory cheese soufflé, chicken with 40 and of course, we will be making and
cloves of garlic, choucroute au champagne, sampling some fun pizzas such as
fish beurre meuniere, and dessert crepes. caramelized onion and spicy chicken,
Tuesday, February 6 stromboli, flammekueke, roasted garlic
6:30 - 8:30 PM white sauce with spinach, and
GFW High School-Winthrop margherita-style.
Home Ec. Room
Cost: $25 for instruction and food Tuesday, April 10
Register by January 30 6:30 - 8:30 PM
GFW High School -Winthrop
Home Ec. Room
Cost: $25 for instruction and food
A Taste of Asia
Chef: Jill Anderson Register by April 3
We will explore the Pacific rim from
Indonesia to China to Japan and learn
about the necessary ingredients for Asian
cooking. Of course we’ll be cooking and
sampling as we go.
NOTE:
Thursday, March 8 Check the Sibley East School website
6:30 - 8:30 PM regularly for new offerings,
GFW Middle School, Fairfax postponements, cancellations, and
Home Ec. Room other Community Education
Cost: $25 for instruction and food information.
Register by March 1 Go to: www.sibleyeast.org and look
under Community Groups.
GFW is also offering
We are always looking for instructors
A “Conversational Spanish” class to be
to teach classes in various hobbies,
held on Monday evenings, beginning in
skills, recreation, and crafts. Contact
January, and running for eight weeks.
Judy Young at 507-237-3322 if you
Please call SE Comm. Ed for further
are interested.
details, and to register.
Adult Basic Education
Includes GED preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Available at the Public Libraries in Arlington and Gaylord.
Arlington
ESL and GED: Contact Nancy Hislop at 507-964-5286
Gaylord
ESL: Contact Sr. Ann Carol Kaufenberg at 507-237-5896
A GED class may be offered for Spanish speakers that are proficient in English.
Contact Nancy Hislop at 507-964-5286 or Community Ed for more information.
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Computer Classes 7
Beginning Computers
Instructor: Cindy Gerholz
Don’t feel like you’ve lost the battle with
computer basics. First we’ll learn how to
turn the machine on! This is your chance
to learn basic computer skills at a slower Continuing Spreadsheets
pace at the beginning level. We’ll work Instructor: Cindy Gerholz
with word processing and touch on
spreadsheets. Learn to create and Apply the fundamentals of Excel to
organize your folders for easy future prepare a flexible cash flow/budget
reference. A manual will be provided. schedule. Prepare multiple spreadsheets
Bring a diskette to class. Min: 4 - Max: 10 using links to build summaries
automatically. Prepare graphs from a
March 6 & 8 (T & TH) database. Class includes a step-by-step
6:30 - 8:30 PM manual. There will be no refunds for
SE Gaylord Room 112 cancellations after the registration
Cost: $30 deadline. Bring a formatted disc to class.
Register by February 27 Min.: 4 - Max.: 10
March 20 & 22 (T & TH)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
SE Gaylord Room 112
Cost: $40
Register by March 13
Intro to PowerPoint
Instructor: Cindy Gerholz
Beginning Excel
Instructor: Cindy Gerholz Apply the fundamentals of PowerPoint to
create your very own presentation. If you
Learn the basics of Excel for your home or simply want to learn how to make a
business. Excel is geared to help personalized slideshow or a presentation
individuals become organized in dealing for work, you will learn how! Bring
with their business or personal records and scannable items to incorporate into your
budget. There will be no refunds for presentation you will make in class. Bring
cancellations after the registration a formatted disc to class. Min: 4 - Max: 10
deadline. This is a six-hour class and
includes a step-by-step manual. Bring a March 27 & 29 (T & TH)
formatted disc to class. Min: 4 - Max: 10 6:30 - 8:30 PM
SE Gaylord Room 112
March 12, 13 & 15 (M, T, & TH) Cost: $30
6:30 - 8:30 PM Register by March 20
SE Gaylord Room 112
Cost: $40 NOTE: Please use
Register by March 5 the entrance door
on the west side of
the school (near
the pop machines)
for classes offered
at the Gaylord
Campus.
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8 Youth Enrichment
American Red Cross Babysitting for Boys & Girls
At this time there are no classes scheduled. We hope to offer a class in Spring
2007. We will send information home with students, post it in the school’s
announcements, and also on the school website at such time.
American Red Cross Certified Babysitter’s List
Sibley East Community Education has a list available of individuals who have
attended an 8-hour American Red Cross certified babysitter’s course. If you would
like a copy of the list please let us know and we will mail one to you.
Parents, please note........
Attendance at the class and the ability to pass a test do not guarantee the maturity and
common sense needed to baby-sit children. Community Education publishes this list
as a starting point in choosing a responsible sitter. Only you, the parent, can be
ultimately responsible for your child’s well being.
Parents and Children
Invited to Attend
Early Childhood Screening
Sibley County Public Health and the Sibley East School District invite children in the
district to attend Early Childhood Screening (ECS) on March 1 & 2, 2007.
If you have a child who will be between 3 and 5 years of age at that time, and who has
not previously been screened, please call Sibley County Public Health at 507/237-
4035. You will be asked to give your child’s name and date of birth, as well as parents’
name, address and phone number. Letters will be sent to eligible children in February.
Early Childhood Screening is required for Kindergarten entry in a public school. If you
have any questions, please call your school nurse:
Kari Evans (Gaylord) 507/237-3317 or
Julie Ashton (Arlington) 507/964-2292.
Community Baby Shower
The Special Delivery Community Baby Shower is a FREE event sponsored by March
of Dimes and Sibley County Public Health that is open to all Sibley County residents
who are expecting a child or have had a baby within the last year. This baby shower
with provide new parents with information they can use regarding public programs,
prenatal information, health care providers, nutrition, car seat safety as well as door
prizes and so much more.
This FREE open house event will be held at the Gaylord City Hall on Thursday,
February 22nd, 2007 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Every family will receive a goodie bag for attending and there will also be refreshments
provided.
To register to attend this FREE event contact Tami at Sibley County Public Health
(507)237-4049.
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Youth Enrichment & Recreation 9
Performing Arts & Theatre
Classes
Instructed by The Homeward
Bound Theatre Company
Broadway Kids Class
Boys & Girls, Grades K - 2 Karate-Tae-Kwon-Do
Young actors will learn beginning Ages 5 & Up
techniques in acting while doing creative Instructor: Linda Kroells
activities. Our shooting stars will
dramatize favorite stories, do simple Instructor Linda Kroells will teach
mime exercises, learn staging techniques students of all ranks and levels. Students
and much more. They will expand their will learn self-defense techniques and the
imagination, and build self-confidence history of Tae-Kwon-Do. No prior
while exploring the world of creative experience is necessary. Beginning
dramatics. Min: 8 - Max: 15 students, children, adults and families are
welcome to learn these skills. There will
Young Actors Clinic be three six-week sessions, all held on
Boys & Girls, Grades 3 - 6 Tuesdays. Make-up/Bonus classes are
Learn theatre skills in techniques, available, free of charge, at various
projection, staging, characterization and locations—get further details from
role-playing. Children who like to put on instructor at first class.
plays, be a star, or those who need to
build self-esteem and self-confidence Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13
will enjoy this energizing experience. Session 2: Tuesdays, Feb. 20 - March 27
Min: 8 - Max: 15 Session 3: Tuesdays, April 3 - May 8
The above classes will meet the 6:30 - 7:30 PM
following Saturday mornings: SE Arlington Gym
March 10, 17, 24 & 31 Cost: $36/student/session
at the following times:
Register prior to start of each session.
Broadway Kids: 9:15-10:30 AM
Young Actors Clinic: 10:45-12:15 PM
SE Arlington Campus
Cost: $42/student Please Note:
Register by March 2 You are not registered until we have
received payment for your activities.
Please see page 22 for more
information on how to register.
Weather Cancellation:
If school should be cancelled due to
inclement weather, Community
Education activities will also be
cancelled.
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10 Youth Recreation
Gymnastics for Boys & Girls
Instructor: Tami Harms
We will be offering 3 levels of classes. The
Preschool class is for children ages 3 to 5,
the Beginner class is for ages 6 and older,
and the Advanced Beginner class is geared Basketball Fundamentals
towards those ages 6 and older, who have Boys & Girls, Grades 2 - 3
taken 3 or more sessions of Beginner Instructor: Dan Schrupp
classes. Please wear gym shorts (no
zippers) or leotards, and a t-shirt (no Basic basketball fundamentals for 2nd
jewelry). Min: 5 - Max: 8 for preschool and 3rd graders.
class, Min: 8 - Max: 14 for the beginner
class, and Min: 5 - Max: 10 for the Wednesdays, January 17, 24, 31, Feb 7
advanced beginner class. 6:00 - 7:00 PM
SE Arlington Big Gymnasium
One 4-week session will be offered. Cost: $15/student
Please register by January 12
Saturdays, January 13, 20, 27 & Feb. 3
9:00 - 9:45 AM Adv. Beg., ages 6+ Volleyball Skills
9:45 - 10:30 AM Beg., ages 6+ Boys & Girls, Grades 3 - 6
10:30 - 11:00 AM Preschool, ages 3-5 Instructor: Chip Wolverton
SE Arlington Activity Room (east door) Coming in April/May - watch for
Cost: $25/student more details to be sent home with your
child in March.
Registration deadline is January 8,
however some classes fill quickly, so SE Gaylord Large Gym
register early!
Spring League Volleyball
Please make note of Grades 5 - 8
registration deadlines. This is a traveling league that plays five
While all Community Saturdays in March/April. Teams will
Education activities are practice a few times before the first
inclusive, there are some game, and then as necessary once league
play starts. Grades 5-6 play in one age
that have maximum group, grades 7-8 play in another. More
numbers due to safety information will follow once the dates
and space. are set. Players in grades 5-6 signed up
for the Spring League are automatically
enrolled in “Volleyball Skills” also.
ALSO COMING THIS SPRING! Cost; $40/student (includes uniform
Elementary track and soccer. Watch for t-shirt)
information to be sent home with
Contact Chip for more information, or
students.
if you are willing to coach a team.
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Recreation and Fitness 11
Weight Room
Open Gym
Community Education
Community Education
Supervision
Supervision
Gaylord Campus
Arlington Campus Monday and Wednesday
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
ADULTS ONLY PLEASE Arlington Campus
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 6:00 - 7:00 PM
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Grades 1 - Adult
(Grades 1 - 4 must be accompanied by
an adult)
Gaylord Campus
Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Grades 7 - Adult
Racquetball and Wallyball Court
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month
1:00 - 3:00 PM The racquetball court is open at Sibley
Grades 1 - Adult East Jr. High in Gaylord to all district
(Grades 1 - 4 must be accompanied by residents on an hourly basis with no fee
an adult) required. Court times can be arranged with
Community Education at 507-237-3322 or
Rules and Regulations in the Main Office in Gaylord at 507-237-
Participants caught roughhousing, 3314. The court will be closed when
loitering, using abusive language or school is not in session.
inappropriately using equipment will be
reprimanded as follows: Community Education
1st Offense: warning by supervisor does not provide
2nd Offense: ejected for one week accident insurance
3rd Offense: ejected for remainder of year for players.
Please use side courts or half courts when
there are sufficient numbers.
Reminder: Dunking is not permissible. If
a backboard is broken, district policy will Yoga
take effect. Use good sportsmanship and
common sense. GFW Community Ed. will be offering
one session of Yoga - to be held at the
Watch the local papers and website for high school library in Winthrop on
cancellations and closings. March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 6-7 pm.
Cost: $28
Register by February 28 with SE
Community Ed.
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12 Trips and Tours
The Braschlers at the MN History Center &
Sheldon Theatre Como Park Zoo
Saturday, February 3 Thursday, March 1
The popular Branson group, “The As requested by some of our faithful
Braschlers,” returns for their annual visit travelers, we will head first to the
to the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing. “The Minnesota History Center for the
Braschlers” bring bluegrass, gospel, and blockbuster “Baseball as America”
pop, as well as country music. We will exhibit featuring more than 500 treasures
have an included lunch before the show at from the National Baseball Hall of Fame
the famous St. James Hotel in Red Wing. and Museum. After lunch on your own at
Sponsored by Riley’s Travel Easy Tours. the Café MN, located at the Center, we
will visit the new “Tropical Encounters”
Depart: Gaylord: 9:15 AM
exhibit at the Como Park Zoo and
Arlington: 9:30 AM
Conservatory. This new $2.1 million
Return: Approx. 6:30 PM
neo-tropical rainforest exhibit opened in
Cost: $60/person
November, and is sure to give visitors the
(includes coach bus, meal and show)
sense they’re in a South or Central
Register by January 24, or until filled
American rain forest.
Depart: Gaylord: 8:30 AM
Arlington: 8:40 AM
Easter Parade at Green Isle: 8:50 AM
The Chanhassen Dinner Theater Return: Approx. 5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 21 Cost: $ 30/person (includes coach bus
and admissions-lunch is on your own)
Based on the 1948 MGM film classic - Register by February 14
Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade has been
called “the happiest musical ever made,”
Easter Parade is “as light and airy as a We Gotta Bingo
scrumptious soufflé.” This charming Thursday, March 22
romantic comedy begins as snappy dancer, If you enjoyed “Tony ‘n Tina’s
Don Hewes is dumped by his ungrateful Wedding,” or like a good game of Bingo,
dance partner, Nadine Hale, so she can get the gang together for this one. We’re
pursue a solo career. As in the classic off to the new Lowry Center in St. Paul
Pygmalion story (My Fair Lady), the for “We Gotta Bingo”, the hilarious new
lovelorn Don declares that he can turn any interactive hit comedy - where the
chorus girl into a star. The girl he chooses audience gets in on ALL the fun! You
to mould into his new “Nadine” is the and your friends become bingo playing
randomly selected, unassuming, insecure, parishioners at a church bingo night and
yet beguiling Hannah Brown. He vows supper. The Ladies’ Auxiliary is cooking
within a year, to make her the toast of up a nice big meal, the Archbishop has
Broadway and New York’s famed Easter an announcement to make, the Knights of
Parade. It’s a joyous confection featuring Columbus have set up a bar and the
some of Irving Berlin’s most beloved Bingo caller has a few tricks up his
tunes including, Steppin’ Out With My sleeve as our cast brings this wild event
Baby, It Only Happens When I Dance With to life! This rollicking show will have
You, and Easter Parade. you and your friends screaming…”We
Gotta Bingo…..AGAIN!” Sponsored by
Depart: Gaylord: 9:30 AM
Riley’s Travel Easy Tours.
Arlington: 9:45 AM
Depart: Gaylord: 9:30 AM
Green Isle: 10:00 AM
Arlington: 9:45 AM
Return: Approx. 4:30 PM
Cost: $68/person (includes coach
Cost: $61/person (includes coach bus,
bus, lunch, show and BINGO)
lunch and performance)
Register by March 13, or until filled
Register by January 22
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Trips and Tours 13
Over The Tavern Senior Expo
At The Old Log Theatre Tuesday, April 17
Thursday, March 29
Watch the local newspapers and senior
It is 1959, a time of innocence, youth and centers for more information on this
discovery. Ellen and Chet Pazinski are annual event.
trying to maintain a bit of normalcy in their
boisterous Polish-Catholic household as
they watch their son, Rudy, an inquisitive,
wisecracking 12-year old, lock horns with
his no-nonsense teacher, Sister Clarissa.
But throw in catechism classes, a ruler-
wielding nun, a girl-crazy brother, a self-
conscious sister, a stay-at-home mom, or a
hotheaded father, and anything can
happen! We’ll enjoy lunch at Famous
Dave’s before the play!!
Gaither Homecoming
Depart: Gaylord: 9:15 AM
Arlington: 9:30 AM Friday, April 20
Green Isle: 9:45 AM
Cost: $51/person The Target Center is our destination
(includes coach bus, lunch and play) where Bill Gaither will celebrate the 11th
Register by March 21 Anniversary Gaither Homecoming Tour
with a cavalcade of singers, musicians
and comedians, whose collective talents
have been honored with countless
awards. Joining Gaither are the Gaither
Vocal Band, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lynda
Randle, Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound,
Russ Taff, Gordon Mote, Joy Gardner &
Ben Speer (all artists subject to change).
American Swedish Institute Please sign up early...we have an early
Thursday, April 5 deadline. Sponsored by Riley’s Travel
Easy Tours.
Swedish immigrant newspaper publisher
Swan Turnblad became a millionaire, built
Depart: Arlington: 4:45 PM
a castle in Minneapolis in 1904, then gave
Return: Approx. 11:30 PM
it all away to create a museum of Swedish
Cost: $65/person (coach bus & show)
art, history and culture. Join us as we tour
the American Swedish Institute. Included
will be a traditional smorgasbord lunch.
This afternoon we will tour the new
Minneapolis Public Central Library. The
new library is a work of art and includes 35
miles of books. Sponsored by Riley’s
Travel Easy Tours.
Depart: Arlington: 9:00 AM NOTE:
(note: only one pick up location) You are not registered until we
Return: Approx. 4:00 PM have received payment for your
Cost: $48/person (coach bus, meal trip/activity. Please see page 22 for
and admissions) more details.
Register by March 27, or until filled
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Spring Fling Spring Mystery
Tuesday, May 1 Thursday, May 10
Spring will be here before we know it and When we’re all aboard our coach we’ll
time to enjoy the day full of beautiful head north,
flowers and plants! Back, by many requests, So your best guesses please bring forth.
we will tour Fred Holaseck Greenhouse in
Lester Prairie. We will enjoy a delicious Our first stop we’ll enjoy coffee and a
beef or turkey lunch at Bumps in Glencoe treat,
followed by a tour and a “create your own A tour of a theater where there’s not a
planter” class. bad seat.
Depart: Gaylord: 10:00 AM The day will be about history, stage, and
Arlington: 10:15 AM the big screen,
Green Isle: 10:30 AM Reserve your place now and find out
Return: Approx 3:30 PM what we mean.
Cost: $38/person (included school bus
Oh, Gee - look at ALL the food provided
transportation, lunch & spring planter)
for our feast,
Register by April 23
A four-meat buffet, not to say the least.
We’ll see a performance, maybe
romantic, funny or about a crime,
We know for sure you’ll have a
“Howling Good Time”!!!!
Depart: Arlington: 7:30 AM
Gaylord: 7:45 AM
Return: Approx. 5:15 PM
Remember to register Cost: $ 38/person (includes food,
early for trips as they fun and entertainment for the day)
sometimes fill quickly. Register by May 2
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Wednesday, May 23
For the latest styles for you, your family and your home, or for a relaxing latte or
scrumptious meal - you’ll find it at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. They
have an exceptional collection of national retailers, one-of-a-kind boutiques, fine
restaurants and casual eateries, all in a park-like setting. Some of which include: Ann
Taylor, Bath & Body Works, Border’s Books & Music, Coldwater Creek, Lane Bryant,
Pottery Barn, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma, and MANY MORE! You can enjoy lunch on
your own at one of their delicious restaurants/eateries.
Depart: Gaylord: 8:15 AM
Arlington: 8:30 AM
Green Isle: 8:45 AM
Returning: Approx. 4:45 PM
Cost: $10/person
(includes school bus transportation)
Register by May 16
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The following trips are offered by Riley’s Travel Easy
Tours. Please contact the Community Education Office for
a brochure and more details.
Branson in the Spring
April 11 - 16
Highlights include three nights of Branson Fest, Branson City Tour, Original Stars of
American Bandstand, Broadway Star-Spangled Celebration and Shoji Tabuchi. Three
dinners and 5 continental breakfasts are included.
$750 pp/double occupancy
Watertown: South Dakota’s Rising Star
April 24 - 25
Enjoy a city tour of Watertown followed by the inspiring art of Terry Redlin at the
Redlin Art Center, where you can relive memories of rural America as you enjoy over
150 of Terry’s original oil paintings, including his newest series, “An American
Portrait”. We will also re-live South Dakota’s history by visiting the historic Mellette
House. A continental breakfast and lunch is included.
$139 pp/double occupancy
Holland Tulip Festival
May 10 - 14
Join us for a “florally beautiful” vacation to Holland, Michigan. Highlights include the
Sing, Sing, Sing musical extravaganza, Windmill Island, Ed McMahon performance,
Veldheer Tulip Gardens, Dutch Village, Muziekparade, Tinker Cottage Museum,
Lincoln-Tallman House and the Rotary Gardens.
$579 pp/double occupancy
Door County & Mackinac Island
June 20 - 25
We will see such sights as the Bjorklunden Chapel, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Door
County’s Maritime Museum, Grand Hotel, Cherry Republic, and the Amon Orchard.
We will also enjoy a fish boil dinner, horse drawn carriage ride, ferry rides, and a cruise
across Lake Michigan.
$790 pp/double occupancy
NOTICE:
All U.S. citizens traveling in and out of the U.S. must have a valid passport to leave
and enter the country. Beginning January 7, 2007, all U.S. residents will be required to
have a valid passport to travel to Mexico and the Caribbean. This includes land, air
and cruise. All other destinations will follow throughout 2007. If you have questions
or concerns about this matter you may email them to milltravel@hotmail.com for
further assistance.
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What is ECFE?
Early childhood family education is a school district #2310 sponsored program
for families with children from birth to preschool ages. ECFE believes that parents are
their children’s first and most important teachers.
ECFE Program goals: 1 - To strengthen families, 2 - To help parents provide
for their child’s learning and development, 3 - To help young children develop to their
full potential - socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Phone Numbers TO REGISTER FOR ECFE CLASSES -
ECFE Office (507) 237-3379 PLEASE CALL THE ECFE OFFICE at
Gaylord Classroom (507) 237-3379 507-237-3379.
Arlington Classroom (507) 964-8293
ECFE CLASSES – Winter/Spring 2007
Preschool Friends (Ages 2-5, half Together Time (ages 2-5, no
separation) 6 Weeks, Start Feb. 5 separation) 6 Weeks, Start Feb. 1-8
At the beginning of this class, the parents Hectic schedule? Want some special time
and children participate together in a with your child? Enjoy stimulating
variety of fun activities. Then, separation activities, songs, games and stories with
and discussion follows with a parent your child. Get to know other parents with
educator providing information and children the same age and learn about
support to parents while the children meaningful activities you can do at home
continue activities with the early too! COST: $26
childhood staff. COST: $30 ARLINGTON:
ARLINGTON: Afternoons…Mondays 4:15-5:15pm
Evenings…Mondays 6-7:30pm Mornings…Fridays 8:30-9:30am
GAYLORD: GAYLORD:
Evenings...Mondays 6-7:30pm Evenings…Thursdays 6-7pm
Winning at Parenting (Mixed Toddler Time (Ages 10-24 months, no
Ages, separation) 6 Weeks, Start Feb. 2 separation) 4 Weeks, Start March 27
Are you ECFE experienced or looking Spend time doing developmentally
for something different? This class is for appropriate songs, fingerplays, stories,
the parent who is ready to learn sensory activities, and large motor skills
something new and has “been there and with your little one. Meet other parents
done that” when it comes to basic with children of the same age and get
parenting skills. This class is discussion parent information on topics specific to
based upon book studies, articles, and toddler behavior and development.
current affairs in parenting. Children will (Toddlers only please!) COST: $20
play together and do fun activities in ARLINGTON:
childcare. COST: $30 Afternoons…Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm
ARLINGTON:
Mornings...Fridays 10-11am
♦ Each PALS/Discovery student may enroll in one ECFE class for free!
♦ Families enrolling 2+ children, may pay half-price, after one full-paid child.
♦ Non-participating infant siblings do not need to enroll.
♦ Childcare for a one-time basis is $4/class per child.
♦ Classes are limited in space and may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
♦ All fees are income based, so please call the office to inquire about free/
reduced rates.
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SIBLEY-EAST ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)
offers two preschool programs, PALS (kindergarten readiness –four year
olds) and Discovery Time (three-year-olds). Discovery students attend
class one half-day a week throughout the school year, while PALS
students attend class three half-days a week.
Unlike many private programs and daycare preschool programs, all
classes are taught by MN state licensed early childhood teachers and
follow MN state curriculum/assessment guidelines. Tuition is paid
monthly and is based upon a sliding fee scale according to household
income. The program is designed to be affordable for
everyone regardless of income level.
To qualify for PALS, a child must be four years old by Sept. 1, 2007.
Sorry, no exceptions. All preschoolers must also be potty trained by the
start of classes. Optional busing is available through the Sibley-East
Transportation Department for a minimal cost.
Open House Registration for Fall 07-08:
Arlington (ECFE Room in new section)
PALS (4-yr-olds) and Discovery (3-yr-olds)
Thursday, May 10…… 4-6:30pm
Friday, May 11…….9am-noon
Gaylord (elementary school ECFE room)
PALS (4-yr-olds) and Discovery (3-yr-olds)
Thursday, May 10…… 4-6:30pm
Friday, May 11…….9am-noon
To register at Open House please bring:
♦ Current copy of immunization records
♦ Emergency contacts/phone numbers
♦ $10 deposit
Questions? ECFE Office 237-3379
Email: Asell@sibley-east.k12.mn.us
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Arlington Public Library
321 West Main Street
Arlington, MN 55307
507-964-2490
HOURS
Monday 12:30 – 8:30
Wednesday 9:00 – 6:30
Friday 12:30 – 5:30
Saturday 9:00 – 12:00
Computer Usage
We offer eight computers for patron use.
Each is connected to the Internet with
color and laser printers. Multiple office
programs and email are available. Fax and
copier services too.
Yippee!! No School on:
Monday, January 22nd
Explore your Library at www.tds.sirsi.net.
1:00 - 3:00
A world of information is at your fingertips.
View the wide variety of books, periodicals, Free
DVD’s, videos, CD’s and more available to Join us for a movie and popcorn.
you! Check on your account, request and
renew materials all from the privacy of your Monday, February 19th
home. Pick up your free Library card and
1:00 - 3:00
get started today!
Free
. Crafty make and takes and snacks.
Friday, March 30th
Books are Fun 1:00 - 3:00
March 31 - April 27 Free
Check out our sale of new books and Let’s play at the Library! Join us for some
wonderful gift items… Shop early for best old fashion board games, activities and
selection. Matching funds from Thrivant snacks.
Financial.
Pre-register so we have an idea to plan for.
Last minute attendees are always
Book Discussion welcome.
Last Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m. @ the Library Daffodil Coloring Contest
Free February 15th - March 9th
Everyone is welcome to read and join the Pick up your coloring sheet at the Library
discussion. Check with staff to see what the and return by the deadline to have your
group is reading. No need to purchase the picture posted and to be eligible to win
book, we will supply it. cool prizes! Random drawing.
Doing your spring cleaning? Remember the Library will accept any used books (no text
books), music CD’s, DVD’s, books on tape, books on CD, etc. Call us if you need more
information. Check our new webpage at: Arlingtonmn.com
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GAYLORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
507-237-2280 www.tds.lib.mn.us/gaylord/
Warm-up with a Good Book Monday 2:00-7:00
and Hot Stuff Pizza! Tuesday 2:00-7:00
Wednesday 9:00-6:00
Join our Adult, Teen and Children Thursday 2:00-7:00
Winter Reading Program. Starting Friday 9:00-6:00
Monday, Jan. 22, pick up a bookmark to
Saturday 9:00-12:00
record your reading time, 20 minutes for
five days. When you bring your
bookmark back you will receive a small Storytime with Angie
gift. You can do this up to 4 weeks! If Children enjoy books, crafts, songs, and
you complete 4 weeks you receive a peer interaction. Any child under 3 yrs
mini-Hot Stuff Pizza from Shells. The needs an adult with them.
last day to bring in your bookmark will Every Wed. 9:30 Starting Mar. 7
be March 10. Story Reader: Angie Briest
Register at Library: 237-2280.
“Friday Frosty Fun ”
Snow School! Every Friday @ 3:30
Jan. 22 (There’s no school, so join Starting Friday, January 26
us at the library for frosty fun) Elementary kids can enjoy a variety of
Register @ the library-237-2280 activities including board and card
Session 1—2:00-3:30 games, crafts and movies with popcorn
Session 2—4:30-6:00, FREE for kids from the Pro-Growth Bank. FREE!
Kindergarten to 4th grade
Chamber Bookmark Contest Book Discussion Group
Pick-up entry forms at the Library, Everyone is welcome to join our
starting Mar. 16 and return by April 13. discussion, the last Wed. of every month
The Gaylord Chamber of Commerce will at 12 Noon. “The Education of Little
award winners with Gaylord Green in 5 Tree,” will be discussed, Wed., Jan.
age categories, Preschool to 12th grade. 31st. Call the library if you need a book.
Winners will be awarded Monday, April
16th, to kick-off Library Week.
“Come Together @ Your Library”
Library Week April 16-21
New Book Sale by “Books are Fun”
Used Book Sale by Friends Celebrate The Cat in the Hat’s 50th
Birthday Friday, March 2, 2007!
Put on your big hat and watch “The Cat in
the Hat” on the “Big Screen” after school
at 3:30. Treats will be served by Gaylord
Daffodil Coloring Contest Friends of the Library!
Pick-up your coloring sheet Feb. 16 and
return by Mar. 2. Winners in 5 age groups
will receive a bouquet of daffodils. Friends of the Gaylord Library
Sponsored by the Sibley County Unit of Help support the Gaylord Library and
the American Cancer Society! become a “Friend.” Stop by the library for
meeting dates and more information.
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GAYLORD PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES
Register at the library, $5 registration fee for each class.
Instructor: Howard Armstrong
The Gaylord Library has eight computers for public use. Each has
Internet, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher and more.
A scanner and color laser printer are also available.
Basic Word 1 - Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word: cut,
paste, fonts, etc. Thurs., January 25, 10-11:30 am
Basic Word 2 - Follow-up class to Basic Word 1. Thurs, Feb. 1, 10-11:30 am
E-mail - Learn how to set up a free e-mail account and send a message today!
Thurs., February 8, 10-11:30 am
Quicken - Information session to get you started using this helpful personal
finance program! Thurs., January 25, 7-9 pm
Turbo Tax - Information session about this useful tax program. Come and learn
how to get started! Thurs., February 1, 7-9 pm
Announcing An Evening with Special Guest Author
Lorna Landvik
Tuesday, May 1 at the Gaylord City Hall
An actor and comedian who has written and produced plays in which she also
performs, Lorna Landvik is also married and the mother of two daughters. Lorna made
her debut as a novelist with the critically acclaimed Patty Jane's House of Curl. She is
also the author of Your Oasis on Flame Lake, The Tall Pine Polka, Welcome to the
Great Mysterious, Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, and her newest novel, Oh
My Stars.
7:00 pm - Program - followed by an elegant appetizer and dessert buffet reception
and book signing.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Gaylord Library
Tickets On Sale March 1 - $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door
Limited seating is available, advance tickets are encouraged.
Proceeds go to support the Gaylord Public Library
TOPS Weight Loss Group
Meets at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Arlington Adult
Day Center. Call 507-964-5325 with questions.
Communities on the Move Walking Club
Coming in March, a weekly walking club for adults to gather socially and walk with
friends. Through this FREE membership in the Walking Club, you will be given a
pedometer and a map of walking routes in Gaylord/Winthrop and also have the
opportunity to earn great incentives! Watch for more information in February. If you do
not live in Gaylord or Winthrop, you are still invited to participate. If you’d like to
receive our promotional flyer, please give us your name and address and we will mail it
to you when it is ready. Please call Community Education at 507-237-3322 for more
information.
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The Sibley East Indoor Swimming Pool is OPEN!!
The pool now has an upgraded filtration system - LET’S TEST IT
OUT!! Thank you for your patience.
Winter/Spring Swimming Pool Hours
Lap Swim/Water Walk/Aerobics* M-W-F 6:30 - 7:30 AM
Open Swim (after school**) M & TH 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Open Swim (evening) T & TH 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Open Swim Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM
*Lap swim/water walking/aerobics is for individuals who wish to
improve their fitness levels at their own pace by choosing an activity of
interest. No instructor will be provided. You may also choose to
participate in these activities during ANY open swim times. Water
floatation belts, dumbbells, noodles, kickboards, and fins will be
available for use.
**After school open swim is a healthy opportunity for students to
unwind after a day of studies.
Yearly Pool Pass Rates (June 1 ‘06-May 31 ‘07) Dive-in Movie
Family Pass (up to 4 members) $130 ($15 ea. add’l)
Individual Pass $70 Bring floaties and enjoy
Student Pass (H.S. & under) $50 the show!
Senior Pass (65+) $50
Single Session $2 Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Rentals $40/hour on the following dates:
Jan. 18
Passes may be purchased at SE Arlington School Feb. 15
Office. Passes may be used for all Open Swims, Lap March 15
Swims. Etc. Additional charges may be added for April 19
classes requiring instructors such as Water Aerobics. May 17
Pool Rental Water Polo
Make your next birthday or any other Join a water polo league! We will have a
occasion a real splash! Rent the league for students in grades 3 - 6 in
swimming pool and everyone will be February & March, on Mondays from
guaranteed to have a blast! Call Rene 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Sign up with
Moriarty at 507-964-8285 with any Ms. Moriarty.
questions or to inquire about pool facility
rentals.
Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) Winter/Spring 2007– Dates TBD
Course prerequisites include: 16 years of age by last day of class, swim test
demonstrating proficient stroke technique in 25 yards of each of these; front crawl, back
crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke, 15 yards butterfly, long
shallow dive, basic rescues, and completion of FIT course (included in class).
Participants learn how to break down swimming strokes and water safety skills to teach
others in a safe and learning environment. Successful participants will become water
safety instructors for the American Red Cross.
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Payment
All registration payments must be received
at the time of registration to ensure WAYS
sufficient enrollment. Registrations are
not final until payment is received. TO REGISTER
No Confirmation 1. Mail
Assume the class will be held at the time Mail the registration form along
and place indicated unless you are notified with the fee to either address:
otherwise.
Refunds Sibley East Community
A full refund will be made only if you Education
withdraw prior to the deadline date or if P.O. Box 1000
the class or trip is canceled due to
insufficient enrollment - no exceptions.
Arlington, MN 55307
Cancellation Sibley East Community
District #2310 reserves the right to cancel Education
offerings due to insufficient enrollment. P.O. Box 356
Gaylord, MN 55334
Trip Policy
All trips are limited to the number of seats Make your check payable to
on a reserved bus and/or tickets purchased
for an event. Registration is made on a
Sibley East Community Education
first come-first serve basis. Payment
MUST be made at time of registration.
There will be no refunds for cancellation 2. In Person
after the registration deadline. You may
find a replacement or call the Community
Education office to see if there is a Main office hours
waiting list. in Arlington:
Monday - Friday
Boarding the Bus 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gaylord: Park on the north side of the
large gymnasium, board on the west side
of the school.
Community
Arlington: Board at the main entrance on Education office hours in
the west side of the school under the Gaylord:
canopy. Monday - Thursday
Green Isle: Park on the north side of the 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
parking lot at the Country Corner.
Weather Cancellation * Please note that telephone, fax,
If school should be canceled due to
inclement weather, Community Education and email registrations are no
classes will also be cancelled. Activities longer accepted.
will be rescheduled if possible. Listen to
WCCO (830AM), KRBI (1310AM), or
KNUJ (860AM).
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Registration Information 23
Clip and send to Sibley East Community Education
P.O. Box 1000 Arlington, MN 55307 or
P.O. Box 356 Gaylord, MN 55334
Make checks payable to Sibley East Community Education
Registrant’s Name __________________________
If youth, parent name ________________________
If youth, age _____________ Teacher __________
Address ______________ City _______ State ___
Phone (home) _____________ (work) ___________
Activity/Trip Location/ Pick-up Date/Time Fee
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
REGISTER NOW! CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY!
Registrant’s Name __________________________
If youth, parent name ________________________
If youth, age ____________ Teacher ___________
Address ______________ City _______ State ___
Phone (home) _____________ (work) ___________
Activity/Trip Location/ Pick-up Date/Time Fee
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
REGISTER NOW! CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY!
Registrant’s Name __________________________
If youth, parent name ________________________
If youth, age ____________ Teacher ___________
Address ______________ City _______ State ___
Phone (home) _____________ (work) ___________
Activity/Trip Location/ Pick-up Date/Time Fee
____________________________________________
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“Minnesota Star Watch”
Mike Lynch Stargazing Special
Monday, May 7, 2007
Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over
the Arlington area. This night with the stars, constellations, planets, star clusters,
galaxies, and nebulae starts off with an indoor orientation followed by quality time
outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear,
Cassiopeia, Orion, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll also use large
reflecting telescopes, including a giant 20” reflector, one of the biggest mobile
telescopes in Minnesota, for close up views of planet Saturn with its beautiful rings.
We’ll also get close and personal with the planet Mars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies
and other wonders in our spring skies. You’ll get a great handout and package with
user-friendly star maps and constellation chart maps, websites, a telescope-buying
guide, and more!
Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been teaching astronomy
classes for over 36 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul
Pioneer Press and has completed his first book, “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star
Watch” that will be available for purchase at a discount. He’ll also bring very popular
“Galaxy on a Gut” T-shirts.
You’re invited to bring lawn chairs to make yourself comfy!
Your universe is waiting! Make the Stars Your Old Friends!
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5/person or $15/family
SE Arlington Room 149, then to a local farm site
Register by April 30
POSTAL CUSTOMER
ECRWSS
Permit No. 30
Arlington, MN
PAID
U.S. Postage
Non-Profit Org
