Published at Buckham Center! Central & Division Faribault, MN 55021 Presort STD U.S. Postage Paid #15 Faribault, MN 55021 ECRWSS Postal Customer FARIBAULT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES WINTER Dec. 2014-Feb. 2015 The City of Brian Anderson, City Administrator Faribault City Hall 4 City & County Partner for Clean Water 507.334.2222 - 208 NW 1st Avenue www.faribault.org Rice County & City of Faribault Awarded Funds for Twin Lakes Stormwater Retrofit Project Like the City of Faribault! 4 Paint the Town • Downtown’s Looking Good! 4 A Vision For You! Have you ever thought, “I wish somebody would ask me what I think about the town-I’d tell ‘em!” Now, here’s your chance to make a difference in the future of the city! The City of Faribault is in the beginning of an important visioning process and we need your help to identify what the community would like to see preserved, enhanced, or what you would like to see created over the next 25 years. Over the next six months we will provide multiple opportunities for you to share your thoughts about the community. Beginning in September, meetings will be held with neighborhoods and organizations throughout the community to listen to your ideas. In late October and early November, community forums will be held to gather additional input from the public. When the visioning process is completed by February 2015, it will be reflected in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which outlines how the community will attain the new vision of the future. We are looking forward to working with the community on this important planning process. For more information, please see, www.faribault.org/departments/administration/communityvisionfaribault2040 for meeting schedule updates. Brian Anderson, City Administrator banderson@ci.faribault.mn.us 507-334-2222 zzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 Buckham Bulletin Printed four times a year, the Buckham Bulletin is mailed to all rural and residential homes in the greater Faribault area. An electronic version can always be found at www.faribault.org. For more information on the Buckham Bulletin, or to inquire about free non-profit advertising space, contact Jeff Jarvis at Buckham Center: jjarvis@ci.faribault.mn.us, or call 507.384.0516. CONTENTS 2-3. 4-7. 8-9. 10-11. Faribault City News Park & Rec Programs Enrichment Programs Park & Rec Aquatics 12-13 14-15. 16-17. 18. 19. 20. Buckham Library Community News Fblt. Senior Center Paradise Art Center River Bend Nature Center Inside & Out Programs A 2001 Savvy Award Winner 2 You may have seen a number of scaffolds and lots of painting activity in the City this fall. The Building Division has begun a proactive, property maintenance code compliance effort to address building maintenance conditions. Property owners in the downtown area and others throughout the City have been asked to repair peeling paint, fix broken windows, and address other maintenance items on their building. Since the letters have been sent, property owners have responded very positively and have made major improvements to their properties. The City is amazed by the tremendous response and would like to thank all those property owners who have maintained their property--their efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. The City will continue its efforts next year on the larger projects that are still present and looks forward to working with property owners on these projects. In addition, the City will be implementing its Crime-free Multi-housing Program next year that will help address blight properties. Again, thank you to all the property owners for their efforts in keeping Faribault looking great! The City of Faribault in partnership with Rice County has been awarded Clean Water Legacy grant funds to use for a joint project known as the Twin Lakes Stormwater Retrofit Project. This project aims to reduce the volume and pollutant load discharged into the Cannon River by constructing a stormwater treatment train using best management practices in the 30th Street NW re-alignment project in the city. Best management practices will be employed to provide runoff storage, treatment, and infiltration opportunities using a variety of innovative methods to manage stormwater runoff on a smaller subwatershed scale. Outcomes of this project include load reductions to the Cannon River with goals of a 60% reduction in phosphorus and an 80% reduction in total suspended solids discharging from the sub-watershed. By receiving these highly competitive Clean Water grant funds, Rice Co. and the City of Faribault are better able to apply innovative methods in the local road re-construction project. Improved management of stormwater runoff on a small watershed scale will help us all achieve common clean water goals. For more details on the Twin Lakes Project, please contact Melissa at (507) 333-0369 or mbaker@ci.faribault.mn.us; for Clean Water Grant project details, please contact Jennifer at jmocol@co.rice.mn.us or (507) 333-3871; Julie Runkel, Rice Co. Environmental Services Director at (507) 332-6113, or Tony Murphy, Rice Co. Administrator, at (507) 332-6121. 4 Historic Clock Project • A Mission to Save Time The late Al Burkhartzmeyer was always an advocate for downtown Faribault. He was very involved in business development, encouraging businesses to come to downtown Faribault, and helping downtown with decades of projects and promotions. Burkhartzmeyer was a dedicated Rotarian, with 55 years of perfect attendance at Rotary meetings. He served in many capacities in his years, always honoring the message of integrity and service espoused by Rotary. One of Al’s last requests connects his two community passions: Downtown Faribault and the Faribault Rotary. Al asked Rotary leadership to take on the restoration of the Security Bank Clock. When the end was near, Al Burkhartzmeyer he asked his family to set aside some of his memorials to start the restoration fund. The City’s Community Development Department has worked with the property owner of the Security Bank building to secure a preservation easement over the clock. If approved by City Council, the easement will establish the City as owner of the clock, authorizing it to repair, maintain, relocate or remove the clock as desired. City staff is currently working to obtain cost estimates for restoration of the clock, and will be presenting that information to the Council shortly. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * Funds are still needed to help cover the entire cost of restoration. Donations are welcome, please make your check payable to: Faribault Rotary Club / Clock Project, PO Box 423, Faribault MN, 55021 Donations may also be sent to the Faribault Chamber office, Reliance Bank, or the Tony Langerud State Farm Insurance office. WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 4 Community Development 4 Finance Department Peter Waldock, Director kmmcall@ci.faribault.mn.us 208 NW 1st Ave. pwaldock@ci.faribault.mn.us 208 NW 1st Avenue Phone: 507.333.0374 Phone: 507.333.0392 • Rental Housing Licensing Development activity has been steady and slowly increasing in the city as the nation recovers from the recession. The Community Development Department has received building permit applications for a number of interesting and important projects. For example, Scotts Miracle-Gro has requested City approvals to develop a soil and mulch manufacturing plant at the site of the former Renneberg Hardwoods facility at the north end of the Industrial Park adjacent to the Faribault Energy Park. The plant will employ roughly 15 full-time associates and 10 seasonal associates. Karla McCall, Finance Director • Pay Online Bills Free! The City of Faribault is now accepting payment by credit card, debit card, checking or savings account online. The service is free, there is no charge to customers. You can view your account balance, usage and payment history even if you choose not to pay online. Sign up to access your account online in four easy steps. To get started, go to the city website at www.ci.faribault.mn.us and click on the link on the upper left corner. For help logging into your account, please call the Finance Department at (507) 333-0392. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 City Offices 4 City Council l John Jasinski jjasinski@ci.faribault.mn.us l Administration l Kay Duchene kduchene@ci.faribault.mn.us l Buckham Library 334-2089 334.2222 l Police Dept. 334.4305 l John Rowan jrowan@ci.faribault.mn.us l Building Codes 333.0387 l Engineering 333.0368 l Joan VanDyke jvandyke@ci.faribault.mn.us l Comm. Dev. 333.0342 l Parks & Rec 334.2064 l Steve Underdahl sunderdahl@ci.faribault.mn.us l Finance Dept. 334.2222 l Planning/Zoning 333.0387 l Kevin Voracek kvoracek@ci.faribault.mn.us l Fire Department 334.8773 l Public Works l Dave Albers dalbers@ci.faribault.mn.us 333.0368 Shattuck-St.Mary’s Inn & Banquet Center zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Shattuck- St. Mary’s is restoring and expanding their former infirmary building to create an Inn & Banquet Center on the campus. This unique project restores a 147-year old historic building on campus and repurpose it for today’s needs. It will be a great addition to the city and their campus. Planning & Zoning has also approved plans for a new Golf Driving Center which will shelter golfers using the driving range at the Legacy Golf Course during inclement weather allowing longer training or practice seasons for area golfers and students. Goodwill is building a new retail store on Grant Street west of HyVee. This new thrift store will fill a vacant lot along Grant and help build the property tax base in the area. South Central College has wrapped up its new addition this summer. The facility is great addition to the campus and provides an architectural upgrade that promotes its higher education role in the community. We congratulate our colleagues and community partners at South Central College on the project. Faribault Foods has completed a 100,000 square foot expansion of their distribution center in the Northern Industrial Park. We congratulate them on this fine addition and wish them well for continued success in the city in the coming years. Several commercial or institutional additions or large remodeling projects are underway or recently completed this year. Those include the Kingdom Hall Addition and remodel; Sage Electrochromics Office remodel; and Mayo Clinic offices at Crossroads Office Center. So far this year we have issued permits for 8 new single family in homes in Faribault and 28 multi-family units. Overall we have issued 732 building permits this year with a valuation of about $15,200,000. 4 Public Works Dept. Travis Block, Public Works Director tblock@ci.faribault.mn.us Phone: 507.333.0361 Publics Works 1200 Belview Trail • Snow Season Tips The snow season will soon be here. The City’s goal is to have all streets plowed and sanded within 18-hours after snowfall stops, or 24-36 hours after snowfall stops for larger or “non-average storms.” • Sign up for emergency alerts at www.faribault.org. Under City Departments, click on Police Department; then click on Emergency Messages Everbridge to enroll. • No parking allowed between 1am-8am on any City of Faribault street after a snow emergency has been declared. Note it may take two full days after a snow emergency for full removal of snow from your street. Vehicles in violation may be ticketed or towed. • Blue lights at the ends of Central Avenue will be turned on for those in the downtown area when a snow emergency has been declared. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz • Per City Code, Section 25.41, snow and ice is to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. Please help keep sidewalks safe for pedestrians. • Trash receptacles and recycling bins must be kept out of the street. Avoid having to replace your trash container by keeping it out of the street and placing it on the boulevard or in your driveway. • Mailboxes need to be sturdy enough to withstand snow rolling off of plows. The face of your mailbox should be 2” behind the back of the curb. Homeowners shall keep piled snow away from mailboxes. • Residents are encouraged to “adopt a fire hydrant” near their home and keep snow shoveled away from it. • City plows are designed to discharge snow to the sides of the road and do not “skip over” driveways. Shoveling snow from the bottom of the driveway to the right as you face the street will help lessen the amount of snow that will be deposited in the end of a driveway during the next plowing. • Make sure children play well clear from the street. Do not allow children to build snow forts, tunnel in the snow banks next to the street, or to play near the curbs. It can be difficult for plow operators to see children playing in these locations. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 Police Department Andy Bohlen, Chief of Police abohlen@ci.faribault.mn.us 507-334-0920 Police Station: 25 - 4th Street NW www.faribault.org/departments/police 4 Text a Tip! • RAIDS Online • Anonymous Crime Reporting A public crime map, RAIDS Online, connects law enforcement with the community to reduce crime and improve public safety. Crime mapping helps the public get a better idea of the crime activity in their area so they can make more informed decisions about how to stay safe. RAIDS Online goes beyond crime mapping by automatically alerting the public about recent crime activity and by improving communication between the public and law enforcement through anonymous tips. RAIDS Online empowers the public to make better decisions about crime by putting the same technology used by law enforcement to analyze and interpret crime activity into the hands of the public. --------------------------------------------------------------------------This easy-to-use tool is available to the public from a link on the police department page of the city website, www.faribault.org, or go to it directly at www.raidsonline.com. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 Law enforcement agencies across Rice County are now accepting 100% anonymous crime tips via cell phone text messages or internet. Often students and parents have information about illegal activity, but don’t know how to report it or aren’t sure if they even should. If you see or hear something, then say something! Do your part to keep our community safe! -------------------------------------------------------------------For text message tips, follow these simple directions: 1. Start a new text. Type 847411 in the phone number spot. 2. Type RICECO in the message portion of the text. 3. Type the crime information you have. Be specific. Send! * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 3 Winter Events Like Us on Facebook! Find Us on Flickr.com! Faribault Park & Rec 15 W. Division Street Phone: 334.2064 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Thursday, Dec. 4th 5-7pm Email: ParkandRec@ci.faribault.mn.us w w David Pribbenow Adult Program Supervisor dpribbenow@ci.faribault.mn.us w Jeff Jarvis Enrichment Supervisor jjarvis@ci.faribault.mn.us w Jill Strodtman Youth Program Supervisor jstrodtman@ci.faribault.mn.us Buckham Center joins Main Street’s Hometown Holiday festivities this year! Come downtown and celebrate the beginning of the winter holiday season! At Buckham Center, find live reindeer, music, caroling, Santa photos, and treats! Don’t miss this family event downtown at Buckham Center! Shane Wampler Aquatics Supervisor swampler@ci.faribault.mn.us Buckham Center Schedule: PARK & REC COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Monday-Thursday:..... Friday:........................ Saturday..................... Sunday:...................... See You on YouTube! 5:30am-8pm 5:30am-6pm 8am-5pm 12pm-6pm REFUND POLICY We reserve the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment. Full refunds are given when this occurs. Persons withdrawing registrations must give 72-hours notice before the program starts to receive a full refund. No refunds made after 72-hours prior to the start of an activity unless due to medical or unavoidable circumstances. No refunds after activity is 50% completed. For More Hometown Holiday Fun, see www.faribaultmainstreet.org INFO HOTLINE 384-0539 ASL INTERPRETER SERVICES Interpreter services are available for Park & Rec programs, but class registration and an interpreter request must be provided to the Community Center a minimum of ten days in advance of class start date. Please see www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/i/interpreterrequestformlayout1.pdf for the required form. 6-7pm Mike Hildebrandt & Fiddle (Library) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Take a Break from Old Man Winter! Tues. Dec. 30. 10am-5pm (Ages 6-11) Join our staff for a day of playing games, crafts, storytelling and swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim independently without a lifejacket. Youth do not have to swim. Held at Park & Rec. Pre-registration required by Dec. 22, 2014. Fee: $10/child (Ages 6-11 only) Max: 50 youth (Must bring a disposable sack lunch/beverage, tennis shoes, swimsuit, and a towel. A snack provided.) TOMMY ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Youth 15 and under may be eligible for reduced fee scholarships to participate in recreation or sports. Please inquire at the Community Center. INJURY DISCLAIMER The Park & Rec Department will not be held responsible for any accidents or injuries sustained by any participant during our programs. “At Your Own Pace!” Lazy Man Triathlon Runs Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2015 Have you always wanted to do a triathlon, but lack the motivation? Do you like the idea of training for a triathlon, but not the actual work involved? Then the Lazy Man Triathlon is for you! You have 8-weeks to complete the triathlon - at your own pace! Three different participation levels ensure that even the laziest person can complete a triathlon. All finishers receive a fancy t-shirt commemorating their success! Find more details at Part & Rec today! Register in person now! Cost: $5 with All-Around membership, $30 non-members. 2nd Annual Family Winter Fish Camp Freethrow Contest Sat. Jan. 17, 10am-3pm Sat, Jan. 17, 2015, 1:00pm This 2nd annual FREE event ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Santa Calling” Arts & Crafts (Community Center) Photos with Santa (Senior Center) Free! `Park & Rec The Park & Rec Department reserves the right to take photographs at our events and activities to help promote future city programs. What better way to say “come out and play” than with a Park & Rec gift card? Since any monetary amount can be applied to gift cards, your friends or family can enjoy nearly everything Park & Rec has to offer: Youth/Adult rec and sports, memberships to aquatic programs and fitness center, outdoor Aquatic Center tickets, park shelter or pool party rentals, the list is longer! Santa Arrives @ Buckham Center via Firetruck 5:30-7pm 5:30-7pm Swim & Gym PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER GIFT CARDS 5:30pm Park & Rec is sponsoring a Family Freethrow Contest. promises to be as fun and educational as the first year! at no cost to participants. Registration not required. Many activities and door prizes for the kids. Parents are Shooters aim for a trophy for top place in each category. welcome. Held indoors at Contest begins at 1pm, awards presented at 2pm. Washington Center! Age Categories Family Average Mother/Daughter Mother/Son Youth Youth Age 7-9 See page 8 for details! For Kindergarten & Gr. 1 Only! Park & Rec in cooperation with the Faribault Senior Center is sponsoring the FREE “Call from Santa” program. The purpose of the program is to offer children in K & Gr. 1 an opportunity to speak directly to Mr. or Mrs. Claus. If you wish to have your child receive a call from Mr. or Mrs. Claus, there is a form you will need to complete. Completed forms must be received by December 11. Email completed forms to Jill at jstrodtman@ci.faribault.mn.us, or drop off a forms at Park & Rec. Calls made Dec. 15 & 16, 5:30-7pm. Forms available Nov. 25 at Park & Rec or found online at www.faribault.org/parks. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 Youth Age 13-15 Adult Male over 19 Father/Son Father/Daughter Age 6 & Under Age 10-12 Age 16-18 Female 19 & Up zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Park & Rec Saturday Nite Live! Sat. Jan. 31, 2015. 6-9pm An evening of fun for families! For just $5, a family of any size can participate in games like pickleball, basketball, and racquetball or play board games. Come shake it up with Zumba dance aerobics, or jump in the pool for an open swim. A family movie will be held in the gym at 7pm. Locker rooms and family changing rooms available. Must wear tennis shoes for activities in the gym. Games - Sports - Swimming - Movie 4 DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG Recreation December Ice Arena Open Skate Schedule January February Sat. Dec. 6, 12:30-3:30pm Open Skating at The Arena Fri. Jan. 2, 12:30-3:30pm Sun. Feb. 1, 6-8:30pm Sun. Dec. 7, 6pm-8:30pm Sat. Jan. 3, 6-8:30pm Sat. Feb. 7, No Open Skate Sat. Dec. 13 (No Open Skate) Sun. Jan. 4, 6-8:30pm Sun. Feb. 8, 6-8:30pm Sun. Dec. 14, 6pm-8:30pm Sat. Jan. 10, 12:30-3:30pm Fri. Feb. 13, 12:30-3:30pm Sat. Dec. 20, 12:30-3:30pm Sun. Jan. 11, 6-8:30pm Sun. Dec. 21, 12:30-3:30pm Sat. Jan. 17 No Open Skate Sun. Feb. 15, 6-8:30pm Mon. Dec. 22, 12:30-3:30pm Sun. Jan. 18, 6-8:30pm *Sat. Feb. 21, 12:30-3:30pm* Tues. Dec. 23, 12:30-3:30pm *Sat. Jan. 24, 12:30-3:30pm* Sun. Feb. 22, 6-8:30pm Wed. Dec. 24 No Open Skate Sun. Jan. 25, 6-8:30pm *Free Skating w/ Canned Food Donation Thurs. Dec. 25 No Open Skate Sat. Jan. 31, 6-8:30pm *Fri. Dec. 26, 12:30-3:30pm* *Free Skating w/ Canned Food Donation Sat. Feb. 14 No Open Skate Sat. Dec. 27, 12:30-3:30pm Faribault Parks & Recreation has open skate times scheduled at the Faribault Ice Arena. The cost is just $4 per person or $15 per family. Save money and purchase a $40 punch card with 12 punches. Skate rentals are available at the Ice Arena for just $2.00. The Faribault Ice Arena is located at the Rice Co. Fairgrounds. Dates in bold above are FREE SKATING DAYS, no admission is charged if each person brings a canned food donation. All donated items go to the area Food Shelf. Sun. Dec. 28, 6pm-8:30pm Mon. Dec. 29, 12:30-3:30pm Tues. Dec. 30, 12:30-3:30pm Wed. Dec. 31, 12:30-3:30pm *Free Skating w/ Canned Food Donation All dates are subject to change due to ice availability. Ice Skating Rinks FHS Sliding Hill SKATE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS! MEET YOU AT THE BOTTOM! Skating at the Jefferson outdoor rinks will be available as soon as weather permits. The Jefferson facility has one leisure rink and two hockey rinks. No hockey allowed on the leisure rink. Rink Hours: M-F, 4-9pm. Sat./Sun. 1-9pm. The hill just south of the tennis courts at the Faribault High School is the place to be after the first big snowfall. Lights come on automatically around 5pm and shut off around 9pm. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Ice Skating Classes Faribault Park & Rec with ShattuckSt. Mary’s Skating Academy are once again offering ice skating leswww.faribault.org/parks sons. Learn basic skills and more in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere at the What to Expect the First Day S-SM Skating Academy. Skating classes are divided by ----------------------------------------------------------------------• age and level, ages 4-6, and age 7 & up. Skate rentals Helmets recommended for all skaters. • Dress warm, wear mittens, but wear only one pair of thin socks. Layers are better than coats. limited at $3 per session--it’s recommended skaters proJeans or pants made of stiff materials not recommended. vide their own skates. Classes are held at the SSM • Arrive/check in at the Ice Arena 15-minutes early • If you have not pre-registered, arrive at least 20 minutes before your first lesson. There is no Sports Complex: 1000 Shumway Avenue. For details, guarantee that spots will be open for those who did not register before the first day. call Brenda at 333-1534 or email to • Skate Rentals are limited ($3 per session); we recommend skaters supply their own skates. • Wait to enter ice until an instructor is present on the ice. Classes are 30-mins. with 15-min. Brenda.Tarkinton@s-sm.org. practice after each lesson. *Skating Level Squires SESSION II (5-Wks) Saturdays, 1/10-2/14 $75 (After 1/3, $80) Skip 1/31 SESSION III (8-Wks) Saturdays, 3/14-5/2 $120 (After 3/7, $128) 9:15-9:45am 9:15-9:45am Adv. Squires (Ages 4-6) 9:15-9:45am 9:15-9:45am Jesters 9:15-9:45am 9:15-9:45am 9:15-9:45am 9:15-9:45am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10-10:30am (Ages 4-6) (Ages 7 & Up) Shields (Ages 7-12) Knights (Ages 7-12) Wizards (Ages 7-12) Royals (Ages 7-12) Teens (Ages 13 & Up) Skating Levels ---------------------------------Squires Knights: Ages 7-12 Teaches basic skills to ages 4-6 who have never had instruction in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Backward stroking, backward to forward twofoot turn on a circle, backward crossovers, and T-stops. Advanced Squires Wizards: Ages 7-12 Ages 4-6. At this level the child should be able to glide across the ice. The child will begin to learn the proper method of pushing and gliding across the ice. Forward swizzles and back wiggles are also taught. Forward outside and inside edges, forward outside and inside three turns, forward mohawks, hockey stop. Jesters Ages 7-12 Learn the proper way to fall and get up from a kneeling position, skating forward across the rink without falling, gliding forward on two feet, forward and backward two-foot swizzles, snowplow stop, gliding forward on one foot, and two-foot hop while moving. Royals Ages 7-12 Backward outside and inside edges, Bunny Hop, Waltz Jump, ½ Flip, ½ Lutz, 2 foot spin and 1 foot spin. Teens For ages 13 & Up Designed for teens. It will follow the five basic levels and will have a more progressive curriculum. Learn Skills of Hockey Skating Learn hockey skating skills during afternoon open skates .... at no extra cost! Ages 3-10 only. ----------------------------------------------------------------------The Faribault Hockey Association (FHA) and Park & Rec are offering a Learn To Skate program geared towards teaching skills needed for hockey skating. The FHA and the area hockey team teach classes during Saturday Open Skates, 12:30-1:15. For youth ages 3-10. ----------------------------------------------------------------------Open Skate Fees Save by purchasing an Open Skate punchcard for admission into the hockey skating class scheduled during Open Skate times. Punchcards: $40 (plus tax) for 12 punches. Schedule: See the Indoor Open Skate schedule for dates. Equipment A warm coat, a hockey (bike) helmet, andgloves. Equipment (skates, helmet, and pads) can be rented from the Faribault Hockey Association with a $25 security deposit that’s returned at the end of session. See www.faribault.pucksystems2.com for rental details. Facebook Photos! See hundreds of Park & Rec photographs from over the year on Facebook. Search Facebook under Faribault Parks and Recreation! Shields Ages 7-12 *Skaters must begin at Squire or Jesters level unless previously attended classes. All skaters are evaluated on the first day and moved if necessary. Forward stroking (utilizing correct use of blade and neat footwork), two-foot turn from forward to backward, forward crossovers, and one foot snowplow stop. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 5 Youth Sports BITTY BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP (Saturday) Meets six times, held at Parks & Recreation Gym. Dates: Saturdays Jan. 10-Feb. 14, 2015 Early Bird Fee: $25 by Dec. 30, $30 after. Registrations accepted until all spots are filled. Min. 12/Max. 32 Basketball Skills Camp for Grades K-2 The skills of shooting, dribbling, and passing are the focus of this recreational program. Practices and games will also help youth learn primary offensive and defensive strategies. There is a limit of 16 players per session. Space is limited so once spots have filled, your child will be placed on a waiting list. Teams are boys and girls combined. All players receive a Bitty Basketball T-shirt. Location: Faribault Park & Rec Gym Session Class #7020S1 K Boys & Girls Saturdays, 8:30-9:15am #7020S2 Boys Grade 1/2 Saturdays, 9:20-10:20am #7020S3 Girls Grade 1/2 Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am For Youth Gr. K-3! Come join us for a fun after-school activity designed to teach youth the rules, positions, and game strategies of Floor Hockey. Coaches will focus on drills and skills at the beginning of the program and gradually progress into game play. Safety goggles are provided and mandatory for all players. Players must wear tennis shoes to the program. Date/Time BITTY BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP (M/W) Located at the Faribault Park & Rec Gym. Dates: M/W, Jan. 12–Feb. 4, 2015 Early Bird Fee: $32 by Dec. 30, $37 after. Registrations accepted until all spots are filled. Min. 12/Max. 20. Session Boys & Girls Class Date/Time #7020A2 B & G, K/Gr. 1 Tues/Thurs, 4:15-5pm #7020R4 B & G, Gr. 1/2 Tues/Thurs, 5:15-6pm Tae Kwon Do Hockey Season: T/TH Feb. 17-March 12, 2015 Session Grade Days Time --------------------------------------#7050K1: Gr. K-1 T/TH #705023: Gr. 2-3 T/TH 4:15-5pm 5:15-6pm Program Min. 10, Max. 20 Early Bird Fee: $32 if registered by Feb. 3, 2014. Fee is $37 after Feb. 3. Registrations accepted until filled. Martial Arts Program For Age 8 and Up, & Adults too! Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art form that develops self-defense, discipline, self-control, and flexibility. The instructor, Nancy Wilber, is associated with the Park Institute of Tae Kwon Do in Rochester and is a 6th Degree Black Belt. Each session lasts eight weeks. After the first 8-week session the student passes on to the Advanced Level. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are offered throughout the year. Location: Washington Center. Program fee is $50. Program Schedule Session Date Level Time #90716A #90716A #90716B #90716B Jan. 27 Mar. 24 Jan. 27 Mar. 24 Beginners Beg Advanced Beg. Advanced Beg. 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Father & Daughter Sport Sampler Dance Camp Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Here’s a great opportunity for fathers and their daughters up to age 12 to create memories to be treasured forever. Dress is semi-formal. All participants must pre-register by Feb. 12. No registrations taken at the door on the day of event. #7800: Fee: $9 per person, 18-mo. and under free. Held at Park & Rec. Max.: 225 Photographs Available! Professional photos by Artistic Photography may be ordered at the dance. A separate fee is charged for professional photos. The lineup for photos begins at 2:30pm. 6 DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * Meets April 7-30, 2015 (Ages 4-5) This instructional program focuses on learning the proper techniques along with playing fun games. Kids can expect to work on balance, teamwork, and basic sport fundamentals. Participants will learn the basic skills of soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and gym games. Maximum 16 youth per session. #70601: T/TH 4:15-5pm. Early Bird Fee: $32 if registered by March 27, $37 after. WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG Adult Sports Let’s Play Racquetball! Park & Rec has two indoor courts for drop-in open play and league! Grab a partner for racquetball, handball or put together a walleyball team! Enjoy one of these great ways to have fun, improve your fitness, and socialize with your friends! Call 334-2064 to reserve a court. Racquetball is $5/Hour per person. OPEN RACQUETBALL ON T/TH All league players are invited to play over the noon hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30-1:30. To be added to an email invite list, please contact us via email at jjarvis@ci.faribault.mn.us. DROP-IN RACQUETBALL Whether a novice or experienced, get in on the fun! In this league, set up weekly league matches that fit your schedule. Players are put in leagues that come closest to their playing level. Limit 10 players each league. Playoffs conclude all leagues. Schedules and league info are emailed to players before league begins. Free league shirts to all participants. The $36 fee pays for all league games and playoff matches. Registration: Online: www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration, at the Community Center, or by phone, call 334-2064. League Fee: $36. Call Jeff Jarvis at 507-384-0516 for details. Racquetball League Schedule League League Dates Register by Playoffs Fee Winter January-March Dec. 15, 2014 Follows League $36 Call up to two weeks in advance to Park & Rec at 507-334-2064 to reserve courts. A Great Team Game Let’s Play Walleyball! Walleyball is just like volleyball, but played in a racquetball court. Another exception is all the walls and ceiling are used to make a wildly entertaining game! Courts are available during the Comm. Center open hours. Reservations can be made up to a week in advance over the phone. The cost: Walleyball $3.00 person/per hour Racquetball $5.00 person/per hour Drop-In! 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Adult Noon Ball Open Pickleball Open Gym @ The Armory Looking for a great opportunity to shoot some hoops without the little shavers around to ruin your fast break? Come break up the day with Adult Noon Basketball for just $2.00. Runs Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1pm. Come join other pickleball players for open play on T/Th, 7-10am, and also on Tuesdays 6:30-8pm in the Community Center Gym. Fee: $2.00 per time, or a 14-use punchcard for $20. Don’t miss Tuesday nights at the new National Guard Armory for an evening of drop-in basketball and volleyball fun! Meets Tuesdays, 6-9pm Fee: $2 per person zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Pass-Set-Spike! Adult Volleyball League IMPORTANT VOLLEYBALL DATES New League Format! Park & Rec is once again offering a split season. This will hopefully allow more teams to participate and then we can move teams after the first half so that they may be more competitive (whether it is up or down). The second season will begin the week of January 5 and run through the week of February 23. There will be a double elimination tournament after the second season. All teams will be in a league playoff. Dec. 19 Last day to submit sponsor fee for Season II. Dec. 19 Manager’s Meeting 6:30 Women’s League, 7pm Men’s & Co-Rec Jan. 12, 2015 Last day to add roster players, and submit deposit for State Tournament. Jan. 5, 2015 SEASON II League play begins. USE PARK & REC’S INFO HOTLINE! 384-0539 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE INFORMATION Season II League Fee: $275 (All leagues except Men’s Power) -------------------------------------Season II Men’s Power $355 CoRec Power Night Monday St. Cloud State Univ. March 14 Women’s AA/A State Tournament St. Cloud State Univ. March 14-15 Men’s B/C State Tournament St. Cloud State Univ. Armory March 14 Men’s AA/A State Tournament St. Cloud State Univ. March 21-22 Co-Rec B/C/D State Tournament St. Cloud State Univ. March 21 Co-Rec AA/A State Tournament St. Cloud State Univ. Date T.B.D. Women’s 32, Men’s 35 Masters State Location T.B.D. Location Monday Armory CoRec Lower Monday Armory Men’s C Wed. Women’s Power MSF Entry Fee $165 Women’s B/C/D St. Tournament CoRec Middle Men’s Power (Doubleheaders) Jan. 12, 2015 is the deadline to add players to the state roster and to submit State deposit. March 14-15 Park & Rec now accepts VISA, Mastercard & Discover! League MSF TOURNAMENT DATES 2015 Tuesday Armory Wednesday Armory Thursday Armory Women’s Upper Semi-Power Thursday Armory Women’s Semi-Power Thursday FCC MRPA Tournament Dates Apple Valley Mar. 14-15 Apple Valley Mar. 15, 2015 Women’s A Apple Valley Mar. 22, 2015 Co-Rec A/B/C/D Lindbergh Center DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 SpikeFest Tourney January 17-18, 2015 ---------------------------------------This fundraiser tourney benefits the Tommy Allen Youth Scholarship Fund offered through Park & Rec. To join in the fun, please contact David at 334-2064 or email to: dpribbenow@ci.faribault.mn.us, or to Chris at chris@woodcarverswarehouse.com. Tournament will be held at the new Faribault National Guard Armory. Team Entry Fee: $80. Registration Deadline: Jan. 10, 2015. ---------------------------------------------Saturday: Men’s & Women’s Tourney Sunday: Co-Rec Tournament Entry Fee $170 Mar. 15, 2015 Mens A/B/C/D Women’s B/C/D Men-Women-CoRec * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 7 Jeff Jarvis, Enrichment Enrichment Coordinator Phone: 384-0516 jjarvis@faribault.org COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS: M-TH: 5:30am-8pm FRI: 5:30am-6pm SAT: 8am-5pm SUN: 12pm-6pm REGISTRATION: We reserve the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment. Full refunds are given when this occurs. Persons withdrawing registrations must give 72-hours notice before the program starts to receive a full refund. No refunds made after 72-hours prior to the start of an activity unless due to medical or unavoidable circumstances. No refunds after an activity is 50% completed. SCHOLARSHIPS: Youth 15 and under are eligible for the Tommy Allen scholarship fund. Please inquire at the the Community Center registration desk. INTERPRETERS Interpreter services are available for Park & Rec programs, but class registration and an interpreter request must be provided to the Community Center a minimum of ten days in advance of class start date. Please see www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/i/interpreterrequestformlayout1.pdf for the required form. INSTRUCTORS: Do you have a unique talent or ability that you can teach? If you would like to teach others about what you know, contact Jeff at 507-384-0516 or jjarvis@ci.faribault.mn.us. Like Faribault Parks and Recreation on Facebook! Save yourself time by registering online. Call 334-2064 if you need assistance of any kind. 2nd Annual Winter Fish Camp Jan. 17, 2015. 10am-3pm Ice fishing is a unique Minnesota tradition, but to really enjoy it, it’s best to be prepared! So, Park & Rec, Cabelas, and the Rice Co. Sportfishing Association have put together a free indoor family event on Sat. Jan. 17, 10am-3pm at Washington Center. This fun educational event will introduce kids and adults to the world of ice fishing, offering tips and resources to make a venture out on the ice safer and more enjoyable! Mark your calendars now for the family Winter Fish Camp! U HANDS-ON FUN Sponsors Cabela’s Faribault Park & Rec n Outdoor News MN n www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration Mike Lynch Stargazing Party! U ICE SAFETY U DOOR PRIZES John’s Bait & Tackle n Sportsman’s Guide n WalMart n Lampert’s n n Camp Pre-registration Registration not required, but the first 50 kids to pre-register before the day of the event receive FREE fishing tackle. To pre-register, call Park & Rec at 334-2064, in person, or register online at www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration. A valid email is required at registration. Location: Washington Center Gym Contact Jeff Jarvis at 507-334-2064 for more information. U DISPLAYS U REFRESHMENTS Rice Co. Sportfishing n Minnesota DNR n Mac’s Shacks n Ri ce County Association Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. 7-9pm River Bend Nature Center Adults $10. Age 6 & up, $5. All family are welcome, over age 6. M ake the stars your old friends when you watch the great celestial show! After an indoor orientation with presenter Mike Lynch, the program continues with time outside. Cozy up to a giant telescope and learn about the constellations like the Big Bear, Gemini the Twins, Leo the Lion, and others. With Lynch’s two large mobile telescopes, get close-up views of the planet Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonumn for the St. Paul Pioneer Press The star of the show, Mike Lynch, ders of the sky above River Bend Nature Center. All and is the author of the book, “Mike is the WCCO Radio meterologist and participants receive user-friendly star maps, constellaLynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” has been hosting stargazing parties that’ll be available for purchase at a and astronomy classes for 40 years. tion charts, and a telescope-buying guide! Mike writes a weekly stargazing col- discount. Tuneful Tots Musical Program For Ages 1-4 Spring 2015 Youth Firearm Safety Meets April 20, 21, 23, 27, 28 & 30, 6:30-9pm. Field Day: Sat., April 25, 2015. 7:45am-1pm. This program promotes responsible use of firearms and hunter responsibility. Six classroom sessions and a field day session are required to earn a MN Firearms Safety Certificate. Parent/guardian must accompany student during the entire field day. Must be age 11 by class start, attend all seven sessions and meet additional course requirements. A student registration/parental release form needs to be filled out and a copy of a birth certificate or driver's license presented at registration. Register in person at Park & Rec. A $5 supply fee is collected the first night at class. Students become fully-certified upon successful class completion and payment of a small fee paid to the DNR. Location: FMS Cafeteria. 8 DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * One of Park & Rec’s signature programs, Tuneful Tots is a 5-week creative musical program proven to enhance cognitive learning through active musical participation. Activities include singing, instruments, dancing and more! Classes fill quickly! Pick between 9am or 10am classes. Instructor: Londa Schmitke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Register in person, by phone (507-334-2064) with a credit card, or online at www.faribault.org/parks. Class held at Washington Ctr. Fee: $25 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Winter Tuneful Tots Session: Saturdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 14, 2015 #1675A: 9am-9:45am #1675B: 10-10:45am WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG Ashtanga Yoga Hatha Yoga Lessons Classes For The Mind & Body! Denise Stewart, Instructor Take special care of yourself with Park & Rec Mind and Body programs. Classes held at Washington Ctr. Please register at Park & Rec or online. u Tuesday Hatha Yoga #16048B: Tues. Dec. 2-Jan. 6, 8:30am $27 #16048C: Tues. Jan. 13-Feb. 17, 8:30am $27 u New! Wed. Continuing Ashtanga Yoga #16042W: Wed. Nov. 19-Jan. 7, 5:45pm $29 #16042X: Wed. Jan. 14-Feb. 18, 5:45pm $29 u Thursday Hatha Yoga #16048E: Thurs. Dec. 4-Jan. 22, 8:30am $27 #16048F: Thurs. Jan. 29-Mar. 5, 8:30am $27 u New! Wed. Continuing Ashtanga Yoga #16037V: Wed. Nov. 19-Jan. 7, 6:45pm $27** #16037Z: Wed. Jan. 14-Feb. 18, 6:45pm $27** ** First night of session is 1-hour in length u Tuesday & Thursday Hatha Yoga #16048I: Nov. 11-Dec. 18, 8:30am $42 #16048J: Dec. 23-Jan. 29, 8:30am $42 #16048K: Feb. 3-March 12, 8:30am $42 --------------------------------------------------- Park & Rec Fitness Room u Fitness Machine Orientations Pilates Lessons for a free orientation on the Fitness Room machines. u Wednesday Pilates (8:30am) #16054W: Wed. Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 8:30am $21 #16054X: Wed. Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 8:30am $21 #16054Z: Wed. Feb. 18-March 25, 8:30am $21 Strength Training for Seniors u Wednesday Pilates (5:15-5:45pm) #16054Y: Wed. Nov. 19-Jan. 7, 5:15pm $21 #16054A: Wed. Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 5:15pm $21 #16054B: Wed. Feb. 18-March 25, 5:15pm $21 #163I: Tues. Oct. 7-Nov. 18, 9:30am $21 #163J: Tues. Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 9:30am $21 #163K: Tues. Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 9:30am $21 --------------------------------------------------- Barre Classes u Tuesday Barre #160J: Tues. Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 7:30am $27 #160K: Tues. Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 7:30am $27 u Tuesday & Thursday Barre #160M: T/Th Nov. 11-Dec. 18, 7:30am $42 #160N: T/Th Dec. 23-Jan. 29, 7:30am $42 #160O: T/Th Feb. 3-Mar. 12, 7:30am $42 Brown Bag Workshops Your health is up to you! Bring a lunch and improve your wellbeing in this series of FREE workshops held at Park & Rec. Programs by Denise Stewart, Fitness Coordinator at Park & Rec. Pre-registration required, online, by phone, or in person. l Call 507-384-0547 to make an appointment today Orientations are held Wednesdays at 3:45-4:45pm. u u Tuesday Strength Training Massage Therapy Wed., Dec. 3, 2014. 12:15-12:45pm Meets in the Peterson Room Massage therapy offers many benefits that help with emotional and physical well-being. Relaxation techniques help ease the mind and muscles, and deep tissue techniques can help with painful bound up muscles. Many different types of massage can be performed by yourself or by a professional therapist. Come learn about these techniques and how you can help yourself and your loved ones. Presenter: Mandy Bottke of Potter Chiropractic Small Group Fitness Equipment Orientation l Wed., Jan. 7, 2015. 11:15-11:45am OR 12:15-12:45pm This workshop will be held in the Faribault Community Center Fitness Room, a brief explanation of how to set up each machine will be given. Participants receive a free One-Time Pass to use on any open program held at Park & Rec. (Max. 10 for each time slot.) *See more fitness-related programs on page 20! Small Group Fitness Equipment Orientation II l -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballroom Dance Classes u Winter Session: Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2015 Wed., Feb. 4, 2015. 11:15-11:45am OR 12:15-12:45pm This workshop will be held in the Faribault Community Center Fitness Room. Different exercise options will be demonstrated on the Cross Cable Machine and the FreeMotion machines. Participants will receive a free One Time Pass to use on any open program held at Park & Rec. (Max. 8.) Learn to dance with Vic Albrecht, a 30-year veteran dance instructor who teaches a wide variety of lessons across the state. Come to Faribault’s longest running dance program. Combine music Ghost Hunting and dance for fun, socialization and exercise! The 3-week dance programs meet at Washington. Wear comfortable shoes and loose clothes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call or Click & Speak with Vic! Phone 651-414-1590 Email VictorEAlbrecht@gmail.com u Beginner’s 4pm Two-Step u Level II Two-Step 5pm (5:00pm, Couples Only) (4:00pm, Couples Only) Fee: Couples $47.00 Class Min 3/Max 48 Dancing the “slow-slow-quick-quick” is easy to dance in the Country Two-Step. The Lasso turns more easily from partner to partner as she finishes the combo with her partner. Half Circles, Changes and Swing Turns are fun to do with the Swing dance! This and much more! Fee: Couples $47. Class Min 3/Max 24 The 2-Step for partners goes forward with Double Wraps, Windows, and Rotations. We will add the Partners Waltz Routine and Man’s Under Arm Pass to Man’s Wrap and Lady’s Wrap. We will continue to practice all basics in 2-Step. Wear comfortable shoes for all classes. u American Sign Language ASL Levels I, II, III, IV, & V Learn about deaf culture and American Sign Language in this ongoing set of classes by instructor Brad Christesen. This is a great class for family or friends of deaf people, or for training in a work setting. u Beginner’s 6pm Ballroom & Slow Dance u Beginner’s 7pm Swing & Latin Dance (6:00pm, Couples Only) (7:00pm, Couples Only) Fee, Couples: $47. Class Min 3/Max 24 This all-time favorite dance class offers a perfect overview of popular dances. Right & Left Turns, Box Steps, Promenades, and slow & fast steps and patterns are taught. Foxtrot, Slow Dance, Waltz, and Rumba and Tango are nice and easy dances that are a good fit for the weddings and proms! Fee, Couples: $47. Class Min 3/Max 24 This is a great couples dance class for beginners or experienced dancers! Swing dance has fast and slow turns and patterns for both men and women. The Cha-Cha and Salsa have similar cross-over and patterns that are an easy combination for beginners to learn! u Paranormal Investigation Travel into the world of ghost hunting guided by the Supernatural Investigators of MN (SIM)! Indoors, learn the rules, procedures, terminology and equipment used in paranormal investigations. Discover haunted sites, types of hauntings, and techniques used in finding ghosts. Learn how to photograph ghosts and record ghostly sounds. Bring photos/stories of hauntings to share. Observe and assist with a real outdoor investigation at the Walcott Asylum, where the SIM team has gathered a great deal of paranormal evidence. Dress for winter weather. Meets at Washington Ctr., 117 Shumway. Limit 30. Session I: Sat. Feb. 14, 1-4pm. Early Bird Fee: $25, after 1/22, $30. Session II: Sat., Feb. 28, 1-4pm. Early Bird Fee: $25, after 1/22, $30. The required book, A Basic Course in American Sign Language, Registration: Save $5 on each class and register by early bird dates. Register with a credit card at 507-334-2064, in person at Park & Rec, or is $44.00, and payable at class. ASL Class Schedule Fee: $65. Meets six times (12 hours) at Washington Center. www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration. ------------------------------------------------------------- Winter ASL #300: #301: #302: Level I Level II Level IV Sat. Jan 17-Feb 21, 8-10 AM Saturdays, Jan 17- Feb 21, 10am-Noon Mondays, Jan 12-Feb 23, 6-8pm About SIM: The Supernatural Investigators of MN research the paranormal—things beyond normal explanation. Their goal is to prove or disprove claims, and investigate, document and examine all substantiated indications of the supernatural. Investigations have produced a wealth of unexplained phenomena including photographs of ghostly figures, unexplained video, graphic evidence of apparitions, and digital recordings of disembodied voices. For details: siminnesota@gmail.com or www.siminnesota.com. ------------------------------------------------------------- Computer Classes Register at the Community Center, call 334-2064 with a credit card, or online: www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration. Classes held at Washington. u ABCs of Computers (10-hrs.) This class is for adults new to computers, and those who have a basic understanding. The goal is to help students gain confidence in computer skills. Small hands-on classes are held in a relaxed environment with on-screen lectures. Students will finish the ten-hour program with a broader knowledge, and the ability to reinforce it with handouts from class. Each student has a computer in class. The basics of mouse control, starting/ending programs, changing settings, and Word, Excel, Internet and Email software are covered. Fee: $85. Min. 3/Max: 6. Instructor: Patrick Ermer #1505B: M/W, Dec. 8, 10, 16, 18 6:30-9pm #1505C: M/W, Feb. 9, 11, 16 & 18, 6:30-9pm u Microsoft Word & Excel (A 5-hour class) Learn the “ins and outs” of these two popular programs. Whether your needs are for at the office or home, Word and Excel are two powerful programs that can make your life much more simple Call 384-0516 for details! Instructor: Patrick Ermer. Fee: $45. Min. 3/Max: 6 #1618B: M/W, Jan. 19 & 21, 6:30-9pm #1618C: M/W, March 23 & 25, 6:30-9pm DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 u Self Defense For Women! Learn to fight back and deter possible assailants from choosing you as their next victim! This course for women aged 16 and older includes discussion and application of physical self-defense techniques. Presented by Officer Mallory House of the Faribault Police Department. Program u u Intro to Digital Photography Get to Know Your Digital Camera! This hands-on approach teaches you how to use your own digital camera. Learn about lenses, depth of field, shutter speeds, composition, lighting, capturing action, ISO, and advanced topics Includes: Discussion of "do's and like flash, and night photography. don'ts" in your daily routine. u Types of people chosen as victims. u What to do and what not to do if you are attacked. u Introduction to the body’s response to surprise attacks u Strengths and weaknesses of victims u Application of various self-defense tactics u Scenarios (if time allows) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Information: Session I: January 13 & 14, 2015, 7-9pm Fee: $15 per two-night session. Held at Washington Center Register at the Comm. Center, by phone 334-2064 with credit card, or www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration. * CITY OF FARIBAULT * Bring your digital camera to class! For details, email Patrick@ermerphoto.com. A four-night class. Instructor: Patrick Ermer. #1620E: Jan. 5, 7, 12 14, 7-8pm #1620F: March 2, 4, 9 & 11, 7-8pm Class Min/Max: 4/20. Meets at Washington Center Fee: $38.00 per class. WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 9 INFO HOTLINE 384-0539 Aquatics Lessons - Training - Lap Swim - Aerobics Shane Wampler Aquatics Supervisor Community Center Pool & Outdoor Aquatic Center 15 W. Division Street Phone: 507.384-0519 swampler@ci.faribault.mn.us Lesson Details Faribault Swimming We take an innovative approach in assisting individuals of all ages to learn swimming and water safety skills. The Community Center Pool is an indoor pool that is heated to a pleasant 86 degrees. Enrolling in the Proper Level Programs offered through Park & Rec include the Water Exploration series (Infant/Toddler and Parent/Preschool classes), and following these in sequence are Level 1-5 swimming lessons. Fee: $33 per class Infant/Toddler (For Ages 1 & 2) Parent/Guardians are in the water with the child. Parent and child will focus on adjustment to the water. Min 3/Max. 12 Parent/Preschool Please follow the recommendation of your child's instructor. The certificate you receive at the end of the session indicates the level you should enroll in next. It is not uncommon for a student to repeat a level several times before moving on. Each level is structured to build on the skills learned in the previous level. A student who does not possess the minimum skills for the level enrolled in will hinder the progress of the other students in the class as well as their own. In many cases it is difficult to determine early on whether a student will pass or need to repeat a level. For these reasons, it is important that you wait to register until you are certain what level the student is in. American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Programs provide instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience. Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. The objective is to teach people to swim and to be safe in, on, and around the water. Skills are categorized this way: Water Entry & Exit, Breath Control and Underwater Swimming, Buoyancy, Changing Direction and Position, Treading, Swimming on Front, Back and Side, General and Personal Water Safety, and Helping Others. Waiting Lists We would like every opportunity to serve you. If a class you want fills before you register, you may place your name on a waiting list. Additional classes may be added to accommodate the waiting lists. (Age 3 & 4) Parent/Guardians are in the water with the child. Parent and child will focus on floating, and basic skills. Class Min. 3/Max. 12 Aqua Squirts (For Age 4) Parent/Guardians observe the lessons from the pool deck. Swimmers will focus on basic water skills with little or no assistance. Class Minimum 3/Maximum 5 ---------------------------------------------------- Swim Levels Level 1 Objectives Introduction to Water Skills: Helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Enter and exit water safely. Open eyes underwater to pick up submerged objects. Swim on front and back using arm and leg actions. Submerge mouth, nose and eyes. Float on front and back. Follow basic water safety rules. Exhale underwater through mouth and nose. Use a life jacket. Class Size: Min. 3/Max. 6 We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment; a full refund will be given when this occurs. A class that has insufficient enrollment may be cancelled as early as one week prior to the start date. Level 3 Objectives Stroke Development: Builds on Level 2 skills by providing additional guided practice. Jump into deep water from the side. Bob with head fully submerged. Perform survival float. Butterfly-kick and body motion. Use Check-Call-Care in an emergency. Dive from kneeling or standing position. Use rotary breathing in horizontal position. Change from horizontal to vertical position on front and back. Perform the HELP and Huddle position. Submerge and retrieve an object. Perform front and back glide. Perform front and back crawl. Perform a reaching assist. Class Min. 3/Max. 6 Level 4 Objectives Stroke Improvement: Develops confidence in learned strokes and to improve other aquatic skills. Perform shallow dive or dive from stride position. Perform open turns on front and back using any stroke. Perform the following- front and back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, and swim on side using scissors-like kick. Use safe diving rules. Perform a throwing assist. Swim underwater. Tread water using sculling arm motions and kick. Perform compact jump into water from a height while wearing a life jacket. Care for conscious choking victim. Perform feet-first surface dive. Class: Min. 3/Max. 8 Level 5 Objectives Stroke Refinement: Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. Standing dive. Pike surface dive. Tuck surface dive. Butterfly. Shallow dive, glide two body lengths and begin a front stroke. Front flip turn. Breaststroke. Learn survival swimming. Perform rescue breathing. Backstroke flip turn. Elementary backstroke. Front and back crawl. Sidestroke. Class Min. 3/Max. 8 Level 2 Objectives Fundamental Aquatic Skills: 1 WINTER 2015 SWIM LESSONS T/TH Evening Schedule $33 per Class CLASS SESSION # January 6-29, 5:30-6:00pm Infant Toddler 51601 January 6-29, 6:05-6:35pm Parent Preschool 51701 January 6-29, 6:40-7:10pm Aqua Squirts 51801 February 3-26, 5:30-6:10pm Level 1 51101 Level 2 51102 Level 4 51401 February 3-26, 6:15-6:55pm Level 1 51102 Level 3 51301 Level 5 51501 February 3-26, 7:00-7:40pm Level 2 51202 Level 3 51302 Level 4 51402 March 3-April 2, 5:30-6:10pm (Skip 3/17, 3/19) Level 1 51103 Level 2 51203 Level 4 51403 March 3-April 2, 6:15-6:55pm (Skip 3/17, 3/19) Level 1 51104 Level 2 51204 Level 5 51502 March 3-April 2, 7:00-7:40pm (Skip 3/17, 3/19) Gives student’s success with fundamental skills. Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side. Open eyes underwater to pick up a submerged object. Roll over from front to back, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Cancellations back to front. Swim on side. Exit water safely using ladder or side. Float on front and back. Tread water using arm and leg motions. Move in the water while wearing a life jacket. Submerge entire head. Perform front and back glide. Swim on front and back using combined strokes. Class Size: Min. 3/Max. 6 Level 1 51105 Level 3 51303 Level 4 51404 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz New Classes SPRING 2015 SWIM LESSONS T/TH Evening Schedule $33 per Class April 7-April 30, 5:30-6:10pm Open Swim Coupon One Free Open Swim with One Paid Admission! Offer good at the Community Center Pool Coupon expires 2/28/2015 ---------------------------------------------The Community Center Pool is an indoor heated pool with licensed lifeguards always on duty. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Non-Coast Guard approved floatation devices not allowed. Children that are not toilet trained MUST wear tight-fitting plastic rubber pants or a swim diaper. Children needing lifejackets must be accompanied by an individual that is 16 years or older. Regular Open Swims September-May: Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00-4:00pm Spring Break Open Swims: March 17-21, 1-4pm! Level 6: Swimming for Fitness Level 1 52101 Level 2 52201 Level 4 52401 Water Triathlon Training Meets W/F, Jan. 7-Feb. 27. 4:15-5pm Cost: $33 - Wednesday or Friday $50 - Both Wednesday & Friday Saturdays 8:30-10:00am January 3 – Feb. 7, 2015. Cost: $50 Are you interested in completing a triathlon, but worried about the swimming leg? Do you currently participate in triathlons and want to improve your times on the swimming portion? Then this class is for you! Each session includes instruction to better prepare yourself for the swimming leg of a triathlon and includes time to complete a workout to get you in peak shape for your next race. This class is designed for participants that may be interested in participating on a swim team or club, but are not old enough yet. This class will also cater to participants who want to learn how to swim as a life-long fitness activity. Students will refine the four major strokes, increase endurance and intensity, and learn how to read and design their own workouts.. Level 1 52102 Level 3 52301 Level 5 52501 April 7-April 30, 7:00-7:40pm Level 1 52103 Level 2 52202 Level 4 52402 Saturday A.M. Schedule $33 per Class April 4-May 23, 8:30-9:10am zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Open Swim Fee: $3.00 (Children 2 and under are free.) 10 April 7-April 30, 6:15-6:55pm DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Private Swim Lessons Enjoy special rates on private swim lesson packages. Each lesson is thirty minutes with a trained swim instructor. One lesson for $25, three lessons for $65, and five lessons for $100. Available times: Wed. & Fri. 4-5pm, Sat. 8-8:30am, Sundays 6-8pm. Other times by appointment. * CITY OF FARIBAULT * Level 1 52104 Level 2 52203 Level 3 52302 April 4-May 23, 9:15-9:55am Level 1 52105 Level 2 52204 Level 4 52403 WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG Year-Round Water Workouts! Water Power Class Ongoing Classes Why Water Workouts? 1.) Water provides buoyancy and support for your body. When exercising in the water at waist level, you need only support 50% of your body's weight -only 10% in water to your neck. Jarring and pounding of joints, bones and muscles is greatly reduced in the water. You are less likely to have soreness following a workout in the water. 2.) Water provides more resistance than air because of its increased density. This increased resistance helps to promote better muscular endurance and tone. You will see quicker results when exercising in the water, compared with the same exercise routine on land. 3.) Water exercise improves flexibility without undue pressure on joints. Because of the lessened effects of gravity in the water, joints can move easier through a wider range of motion. Improves long-term flexibility. 4.) Water exercise is cooler and more comfortable than exercise on land. During a water workout, the water continually cools the body. (Deep Water Exercise) You do not need swimming skills for this class. Flotation belts are provided. Deep-water exercise is the quickest way to achieve fullbody toning by using the resistance of the water. It is also a great totally non-impact aerobic workout. Shallow Water Workouts Aquatic exercise is both safer and more efficient than similar land-based exercise. Consider these points: Classes include Water Shape Up, Wet Fit and Gentle Waters. These classes are great for general conditioning, and for gentle rehabilitation without straining or overheating. Always check with a doctor before beginning a rehabilitation program. Deep Water Workout Class This is by far the best way to tone your muscles and lose inches. Participants use flotation belts to stay vertical in the deep end of the pool. No swimming skills required. Combine water resistance with aerobic and toning activities to get a whole body workout that anyone can do. W.E.T. Workout (Shallow Water Exercise) If you want to lose inches, get into shape, relax or simply release the “real you” captured in a body SAT. suffering from too many pounds, too much stress Aqua Zumba 10:15am and too little exercise, Comm. Ctr. Pool the aerobic W.E.T. Workout will work for you. Water Aerobics Weekly Schedule MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. Water Shape Up 7:45-8:30am Water Power 8:30-9:15am Water Shape Up 7:45-8:30am Water Power 8:30-9:15am Water Shape Up 7:45-8:30am Wet Fit 8:45-9:30am Wet Fit 8:45-9:30am Wet Fit 8:45-9:30am Gentle Waters 9:45-10:30am Gentle Waters 9:45-10:30am Gentle Waters 9:45-10:30am W.E.T. Workout 4:15-5:00pm W.E.T. Workout 4:15-5pm Deep Water Workout 6:30-7:15pm zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Deep Water Workout 6:30-7:15pm 1 2015 Class Fees: $5.00 per class or purchase a 14-use punchcard for $44 plus tax. W.E.T. Workout 4:15-5pm “Try your first class free!” zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz CPR & 1st AID Classes These certified Red Cross classes teach how to recognize emergencies, breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Other topics include heart/disease, injury prevention, minimizing shock, and treating sudden illnesses. AED training/recertification is also available by request. Call Shane at 384-0519 for more information. CPR & 1st Aid Classes: Certifications valid for two years. CPR Classes: If your CPR certifications have lapsed, take our 3-hour Adult, Infant & Child CPR combination class. Note: Registration deadline is one week prior to each class start date. Sign up for classes at the Comm. Center, by phone with a credit card, or on the internet at: www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration. Babysitter Training Red Cross Lifeguard Training For Boys & Girls, ages 11-15 This 31-hour course provides entry-level lifeguard candidates with skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize and respond to This Red Cross course gives the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and children. Must attend the full day to become certified. Bring a bag lunch and a baby doll. Treats & juice are provided. Class Min/Max: 10/16. Location: Washington Center, Room 103. Fee: $50 per class Saturday Class Schedule (8:30-4:30pm) - Saturday December 13 - Saturday January31 - Saturday February 28 - Saturday March 28 emergencies. Also covered is how to provide care for injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over the process. Call 334-2064 for dates and times of next class.Class space is limited. Prerequisites: Be at least age 15 at completion of training, swim 300 yards, tread water for two minutes without using hands, and a timed diving brick retrieval course. Location: Community Center Pool Fee: $150.00 (Fee includes required book.) Schedule Saturdays & Sundays, 8am-5pm December 27-28, 2014 & January 3-4, 2015 2015 Lap Swim Fees: $5 daily admission, $43 for an 14-use Punchcard, $65 for an Individual 3-month pass, and $225 for the Annual Pass. (Applicable sales tax applies.) DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 Sat. Dec. 6, 8am-4:30pm Sat. Jan. 10, 9am-Noon Sat. March 7, 9am-Noon Water Safety Instructor Training for Ages 16 & Up! This class is a 30-hour course. To participate in the Water Safety Instructor course you must be at least 16 years old and be able to demonstrate the following skills, and swim the following strokes consistent with the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4. Stroke Performance Criteria: Front crawl 25 yards, back crawl 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, sidestroke 25 yards, butterfly 15 yards, maintain position on back 1-minute in deep water (floating or sculling). Tread water for one minute. Future dates to be scheduled. Contact Shane at 384-0519 or swampler@ci.faribault.mn.us to be placed on a list. Fee: $200.00 @ the Our pool offers a six-lane, 25yard lap swim area. You tailor the speed, distance, and the amount of time for a perfect workout. Swim laps at your own pace and stay in shape! CPR Class $75 (Adult, Infant, Child) Sun. Feb. 7, 8am-4:30pm Ages 15 & Up Indoor Pool Lap Swim! Lap Swim Hours: (Sept.-May) Mon.-Fri. 5:45-7:30am Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-1:00pm Mon/Wed/Fri 5:00-6:00pm Sunday 4:30-6:00pm CPR-1st Aid 8am-4:30pm Fee: $92 Pool! Haul in the birthday cake and prepare the party in the Peterson Room while the kids swim, safely guarded by our lifeguards. For just $65, have the best party in town - in the Peterson Room and Pool during any Open Swim time, Saturday/Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm. Call Shane at 384-0519 for details or to schedule a party. The Community Center Pool also has rental time available for church groups, company picnics, and other events. Rentals are staffed by Lifeguards and Building Supervisors. Congratulations to Betty Gillies and Rick Shafer, Park & Rec’s newest 100-Mile Club members! Sign Up Now for the 100 Mile Club! For all lap swimmers and water walkers! All that is required is to record your mileage on a form in the pool area after each workout. All finishers will receive a 100Mile Club shirt and be entered on the “Wall of Fame!” * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 11 Tours & Visits Buckham Memorial Buckham Library welcomes classes and youth groups for tours, story programs, and book talks. To schedule a time for your group to visit the library, contact Children’s Librarian Deni Buendorf at 507-334-2089. Library 507-334-2089 www.faribault.org/library Library Director Delane James djames@ci.faribault.mn.us Library Hours MON/WED: 9am-6pm TUES/THURS: 9am-8pm FRI. & SAT.: 9am-5pm Children’s Librarian Deni Buendorf dbuendorf@ci.faribault.mn.us ------------------------------------------------------------------- Buckham Memorial Library is on Facebook! “Like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening at your library! We’ll give a small prize to the 1,000th person to like our page. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Storytime! g Meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am (30 minutes). Children’s Program Area Ages 0-6 with adult caregiver Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime encourages language development and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. Parents and caregivers will also learn about early literacy and get tips on how to help their child become ready to read. No registration necessary! The last storytime of 2014 is on Thur., Dec. 11. Storytime resumes with the regular schedule on Tues., Jan. 6. Books & Brownies g Books & Brownies is an informal book club for students in grades 3-5. We meet monthly to discuss books we’ve chosen to read from an assigned genre or topic. Meeting dates and genres/topics will be announced in advance on the library’s website and Facebook page. MN Star of the North Picture Book Award This award was established by the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards (MYRA). Its purpose is to promote quality, engaging picture books and reading for pleasure among school-aged children. Throughout the year, teachers, media specialists, and public librarians are encouraged to present the nominees in appealing and meaningful ways, to read the books aloud, and to develop activities that will connect the literature to the curriculum. In March, students across the state vote on which books they think should win for the individual categories. The book receiving the most votes from children in grades K-2 is the winner. Here is how the award works: • Each year ten picture book nominees will be announced. • Students or library participants who read or have read to them at least eight of the ten nominees will be eligible to vote. • Votes will be collected through MYRA members each March. [Psst! I am a MYRA member! Send me your votes! – Ms. Deni] • The award winner will be announced each year between April 18 and 25. New nominees will be announced at the same time. • This award is focused on picture books intended for a kindergarten through 2nd grade audience. However, pre-k and older children are also welcome to participate. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Paws for Reading The 2014-2015 Nominees are: • Moo! by David LaRochelle • The Dark by Lemony Snicket • Georgia in Hawaii by Amy Novesky • Good News Bad News by Jeff Mack • Hoop Genius by John Coy • I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black • Jangles: A Big Fish Story by David Shannon • Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown • My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Fryer Brown • Step Gently Out by Helen Frost & Rick Lieder For more award details, visit: www.starofthenorthaward.org 1 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz g Students vote for a favorite title in March, so now is the time to start reading! See the list below and visit the library’s special Maud Hart Lovelace Nominee sections in the children’s and young adult areas to get started. For more information about the Maud Hart Lovelace Award, visit: www.maudhartlovelace.org/ [Only members of the MN Youth Reading Awards (MYRA) organization are eligible to submit votes. But guess what? I am a MYRA member! Send me your votes! – Ms. Deni. Molly is a gentle Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix who loves to listen to stories. Weather permitting, Molly will be at the library each Tuesday after school from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. with her owner, Larry. Interested kids can drop in and read a short book to Molly. Molly is certified as a Tail Waggin’ Tutor through Therapy Dogs International. No registration necessary. This program is recommended for children in Kindergarten – 6th grade who are reluctant readers. Award Nominees Division I & PPi az zgae s g Pizza & Pages is an informal book club for students in grades 6-12. We meet monthly to discuss books we’ve chosen to read from an assigned genre or topic. Meeting dates and genres/topics will be announced in advance on the library’s website and Facebook page. 12 Award Nominees Division II (Gr. 6-8) • Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs • Breathing Room by Marsha Hayles • Chomp by Carl Hiaasen • Cinder by Marissa Meyer • False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen • Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret • Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus • Icefall by Matthew Kirby • Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead • My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian • Wild Life by Cynthia DeFelice • Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy (Gr. 3-5) Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award Nominees The Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award is a children's choice book award designed to encourage recreational reading among school age children. Maud Hart Lovelace was a famous Minnesota author, born and raised in Mankato at the turn of the twentieth century, and best known for her Betsy and Tacy series. Students in grades 3-5 who have read or listened to at least three titles from the Division I nominee list and students in grades 6-8 who have read or listened to at least three titles from the Division II nominee list are eligible to vote for the Maud Hart Lovelace Award. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 • Aliens on Vacation by Clete Smith • As Simple As It Seems by Sarah Weeks • Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs • Benjamin Franklinstein Lives! by Matthew McElligott • nBreadcrumbs by Ann Ursu • Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret • Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings • Kindred Souls by Patricia MacLachlan • Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead • My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian • Sylvia & Aki by Winifred Conkling • Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan * CITY OF FARIBAULT * Contact Ms. Deni, Buckham Library’s Children’s Librarian, to submit your class or student votes! WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG Buckham Memorial Library Hot Reads For Cold Nights In January, the 17th annual Hot Reads for Cold Nights reading rewards program for adults begins. People who sign up are automatically eligible for weekly and grand prize drawings. Those who also decide to keep track of the books they are reading earn a small prize for every three books read. This part of the program is really fun and is very easy. Just read, write down the title, and come in to get prizes. We even give you a free pocket size notebook to write down your titles in. An added signup incentive this year will be Caribou Coffee coupons, generously donated by Faribault Caribou Coffee. No written book report or public speaking required. Books on CD and books on electronic reading devices like the Kindle or iPad count too...your book of choice doesn’t matter, just READ! This is the largest program the library provides for adults during the year with the greatest participation. An average of 500 adults register every winter with hundreds of prizes given away as reading incentives. If your New Year’s resolution is to read more, (and it should be!), this is a fun way to get yourself motivated. The Friends of Buckham Memorial sponsor the Hot Reads program, paying for all prizes and supplies. NEW this year: Hot Reads for Cold Nights Kick-Off event for the first day, Fri. Jan. 2 at 9am, join us for a complimentary Caribou Coffee when you sign up. Coffee available 9am-2pm or ‘til it’s gone! Your Information Gateway! Books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines for educa- tion and entertainment n Local and national newspapers for information Local History room for research (obituary index, census records and newspapers on microfilm, local and MN history books) n Silent Reading Room for study, reading, and research n n Reference materials in all subjects Digital databases for education, entertainment and information (Mango Languages, Zinio digital magazines, LearningExpress…) eBook and eAudiobook virtual library through Overdrive and SELCO Programming for adults (adult education, cultural events, eReader instruction, etc.) n Outreach (library resource presentations, reader’s advisory) n Meeting room rental n Video Relay Service n Information services in person, by phone or via email n Library resource instruction and tours Seating and tables for study and the exchange of ideas Internet stations and wireless access n n zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 Adult fiction books are located on the west side of the library, with a separate section devoted to new arrivals. n n n Foreign Films Buckham’s foreign and silent film collection continues to grow with over 300 films and 48 languages represented and available for check-out. Here is a list of new titles! Titles Include: n n n n n n n n n n n n The Attack—Hebrew and Arabic Like Someone in Love—Japanese Charulata—Bengali Cuando Mexico Sings—Spanish Il Sorpasso—Italian The Big City—Bengali Gloria—Spanish Dry Summer—Turkish Trances—Morocco—Arabic Touki Bouki—Senegal—French The Housemaid—Korean A River Called Titas—Bengali n n n n n n Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka Get Jiro by Anthony Bourdain The Cute Girl Network by Greg Means Woman Rebel: Margaret Sanger Story by Peter Bagge Punk Rock Jesus by Sean Murphy The Complete Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes Boxers (and) Saints by Gene Luen Yang Spanish Nonfiction Books n Clemente: El Verdadero Legado de un Heroe Inmortal n Saldrás de Esta: Esperanza y Ayuda en Tiempos Dificiles, por Max Lucado n Los Sueños: Su Interpretacion n Tomando Control de su Salud, por Virginia Gonzalez Acts of God by Ellen Gilchrist—Short Stories The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle—Mystery Coldbrook by Tim Lebbon—Horror n The Confabulist by Steven Galloway—Historical Fiction n Hang Wire by Adam Christopher—Urban Fantasy n Happily Ever After by Elizabeth Maxwell—Romance n Hearts Pursuit by Robin Lee Hatcher—Christian Fiction n Indefensible by Lee Goodman—Thriller n Invisible City by Julia Dahl—Mystery n Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland—Fiction n Men of Violence by Bill Brooks—Western n Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis—Fantasy n Transhuman by Ben Bova —Science Fiction n Where Monsters Dwell by Jorgen n Brekke—Nordic Noir Nonfiction Books Adult nonfiction is continually being updated in all subject areas. New adult nonfiction arrivals are located on the New Books shelf, next to new adult fiction. Graphic Novels Graphic novels, or novels with illustrations, are books written in all genre areas—mystery, biography, romance, contemporary fiction etc. This collection, first established about ten years ago at Buckham, continues to be popular with adults, as well as younger readers. Graphic novel collections are located in all three reading areas of the library—juvenile, teen, and adult. Check out some of our newer adult titles below. n zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Fiction Books New Books & Materials to Check Out! You have two months left of winter reading which will hopefully keep your mind off of shivering until it’s time for spring! Keep reading and recording your books for prizes. It’s not too late to start. Tuesday, March 31 is the last day of the program. Good luck winning one of the weekly prize drawings, or the grand prize drawing. Most of all have a great time reading! Jan. 2-March 31, 2015 Adult & Family Services Librarian Allyn McColley Email: amccolley@ci.faribault.mn.us n Adult Hot Reads Continues! January Adult Services @ Your LIbrary n February Adult Programs @ Your LIbrary! n All Fishermen Are Liars by John Gierach n All Joy and No Fun: the Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior n Animal Wise by Virginia Morell n Area 51 Black Jets: A History of the Aircraft Developed at Groom Lake, America’s Secret Aviation Base by Bill Yenne n The Art of Being Deaf: a Memoir by Donna McDonald n Bad English: A History of Linguistic Aggravation by Ammon Shea n Beloved Strangers: a Memoir by Maria Chaudhuri n The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World by Russell Gold n The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important Money Questions by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz n The Crusades of Cesar Chavez by Miriam Powel n The Deepest Human Life: An Introduction to Philosophy for Everyone by Scott Samuelson n An Illustrated Guide to Bombers of World War I and II… by Francis Crosby n The Making of Markova: Diaghilev’s Baby Ballerina to Groundbreaking Icon by Tina Sutton n The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science is Rewriting Their Story by Dimitra Papagianni n Prince Harry: Brother, Soldier, Son by Penny Junor n Schizophrenia: A Brother Finds Answers in Biological Science by Ronald Chase n Travels with Casey by Benoit Denizet-Lewis DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS at BUCKHAM CENTER Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014 5:00-7:00pm Music in the Library 6:00-7:00pm Master Gardener Programs! University of Minnesota Master Gardener Lisa Reuvers will be presenting two of her popular gardening programs this Lisa Reuvers, winter. Ms. Reuvers, a Master Gardener Library Technician at Buckham, has been a Master Gardener for seventeen years and has presented programs on Composting, Ornamental Grasses, Landscaping, Shade Gardening, Starting Seedlings, Rain Gardens, Butterfly Gardening and Native Plants. Programs are free but registration is requested. Please call 507-334-2089 after January to sign up. Stay tuned for more information about these programs in future press releases and in-house advertising. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, January 25, 2015 Knights of Columbus Hall, Faribault The Friends of Buckham Library are a generous and committed organization that raises funds for the library by holding an annual Pancake Breakfast at the K.C. Hall on Sunday, Jan. 25. In addition to the adult Hot Reads program, the Friends raise money and accept donations for extra materials and events for which the library normally doesn’t have the funding, such as the Summer Reading Program for kids and Baby Bags for newborns. Tickets available at the library, at other locations in Faribault, and from Friends of Buckham Library Board members. Digital Literacy @ Your Library! Drop in on Thursday afternoons or evenings with your library-related questions about all things electronic or digital. Public Services Librarian, Allyn McColley, is normally available to try and help you with the complexities of eBook borrowing, online catalog navigation, Boopsie’s Buckham-to-Go mobile app, Mango Languages, Zinio digital magazines, self-checkout, Northstar Digital Assessments, or your online library account. Bring any relevant devices (iPad, Nook, Kindle, laptop) and your library card! Call 334-2089 for details. WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 13 . z w z . Community Calendar . z w z . Fa r i b a u l t E v e n t s & A c t i v i t i e s f o r D e c e m b e r - F e b r u a r y 2 014 November January ALEXANDER FARIBAULT HOUSE Christmas Open House 2014 IRIS Turkey Trot p Thurs. Nov. 27, 7am. For details, see www.IrisRemembers.com. Thanksgiving Meal p Thurs. Nov. 27, 2014 Free meal for all at the American Legion. Slimdown Challenge p Mon. Jan. 5, 2015 (Beginning Date) A 12-week weight loss competition program - think of who you want on your team now! For details, call Brianna at District One Hospital at 507-331-5061. Coordinated by District One Hospital. Fri. Dec. 5, 4-7pm & Sat. Dec. 6, 10am-3pm Cafe’ by Candle Light p Sat. Nov. 29, 2014. 5:30pm Winter Fish Camp p Sat. Jan. 17, 2015. 10am-3pm - FREE Free & Open to the Public! Indoors at Washington Rec Center Ice fishing presents anglers with some unique issues, so Faribault Park & Rec, Cabelas and the Rice Co. Sportfishing Association have put together a FREE family ice fishing camp on Sat. Jan. 17, 10am-3pm at Washington Center. This fun educational event introduces participants to the world of ice fishing by offering tips and resources, and hands on activities to make a venture on the ice more enjoyable. See page 8 for details. Community Cathedral Café Fundraiser Held at the American Legion. p Free Benefit Concert with Marilyn Sellars & Steven C. p Sun. Nov. 30, 2014. 2pm River Bend Nature Center Lutheran Church. River Bend Nature Center celebrates the winter season with WinterFest! Join us for outdoor fun and warm eats inside! We’ll have games, snowshoes, kick sleds to ride, and more activities to be determined. Cafe’ by Candle Light p Sat. Nov. 29, 2014 Community Cathedral Café Fundraiser Held at the American Legion. February December p Light Up a Life Ceremony p Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. 7pm Holiday Music at The Cathedral Beau Chant Choir Christmas Concert Hometown Holidays p Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014. 5-7pm Community Christmas Dinner p Dec. 14, 2014. 11am Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church Dinner will be served from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM. Takeout meals are available by leaving a message at the church office. Takeout meals are to be picked up by 10:45am. For details on this free community meal call 507-334-4308. Held at Buckham Center! Holiday Music at The Cathedral p CRWP Winter Thaw Fri. Feb. 20, 2015. 6-9pm Cannon River Watershed Partnership presents the annual winter thaw event at the Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. Artisan "Samplings" ~ Auction Sun. Dec. 14. Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour Join us for the free 29th annual tree lighting ceremony of the hospice memory trees. The outdoor candle-lit event takes place on NW corner of District One Hospital Refreshments available. This event is free and open to the public. p WinterFest Sun., Jan. 25, 2015. 12-4pm Proceeds benefit Ruth’s House. Concert held at Our Saviors Elk’s Youth Icefishing Contest p Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 Hoy’s Resort, French Lake Come join in on a free icefishing outing for kids. Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Fri., Dec. 12, 7pm. Handel’s Messiah Sing-along. Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour . z w z . Shattuck-St. Mary’s . z w z . M U S I C & P E R F O R M I Fesler-Lampert Performing Arts Series & Acoustic Roots Music Series 2014-15 Season. For tickets or more details, contact the SSM Box Office at 507-333-1620 or see www.s-sm.org. All shows at 7:30pm in historic Newhall Auditorium. N G A R T S A C T I V I T I E S Season Tickets Fesler-Lampert Series: $88, Students $53. Acoustic Roots Series: $50, Students $30 Discounts: Pick 4 or more shows and save 10%. Call for group rates! Jan. 8, 2015 Charlie Parr Adults $15, Students $9 Part of the Duluth music scene, Charlie Parr’s heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals are the real thing. Many people play roots music, but few modern musicians live those roots like Minnesota’s Charlie Parr. See www.charlieparr.com. Dec. 4, 2014 TU Dance* Jan. 22, 2015 Six Mile Grove Adults $15, Students $9 This is a band that is all about their roots. They’ve been together for over 15 years, starting in the little southern Minnesota town of Lyle (population 550) and they still live in the area. Their Americana music has a homegrown truthfulness about it that values songwriting and musicianship. This is honest, down-to-earth music. Six Mile Grove’s latest album is “Secret Life in a Quiet Town.” Tickets $15, Students $9 Founded by Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, TU Dance is celebrating 10 years by bringing their dance works of “buoyant energy and amazing grace” to S-SM. * “This activity is funded, in part, by the MN State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the MN State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.” 14 DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG . z w z . Community r r News . z w z . r Tuesday Meals @ the Cathedral Faribault Gymnastics Club Website www.faribaultgymnastics.com BMX on Facebook Search faribaultbmx for weekly schedules, race photos and much more! Cannon River Watershed Partnership 400 Washington St., Northfield, MN 55057 www.crwp.net Phone: 507-786-3913 Beth Kallestad, Director Email: beth@crwp.net CRWP’s Mission is to engage people in protecting and improving the water quality and natural systems of the Cannon River watershed. CRWP envisions a healthy watershed with clean water that is fishable, swimmable, and drinkable. Annual Winter Thaw Event Friday, February 20, 2015. 6-9 pm The Grand Event Center 316 Washington St., Northfield, MN Artisan "Samplings" ~ Auction r Faribault Join Scouting! Cub Scouts Scouting offers a range of age specific programs for boys age 6 to 21 and girls age 14 to 21. Cub Scouts is for boys ages 5-10 (Gr. K-5). Boy Scouts is for boys ages 11-17 (Gr. 5-12). Venturing is for young men and women age 14, or 13 if Gr. 8 has been completed, to 21. Join anytime. To find local units go to www.AdventureisCalling.org, and search by zip code, or call 1-877-231-7276. Come Grow with Us. Join now to participate in winter activities! rock wall, separate preschool area, spacious lobby and seating Community Cathedral Cafe’s misssion is to feed the hungry. Free meals are served Tuesday, 5-6:30pm, unless weather forces closing of schools. Look for the “welcome sign” for the entrance to the Cathedral Cafe on 101 NW 6th Street. Contact Carole Hanson at carolehanson@q.com or see thecathedralfaribault.com. Don’t Miss the Café by Candle Light Fundraiser for the Community Cathedral Café. area and more! Open Gym: Thursday 9:30-11am/Saturday 121:30pm. Find us on Facebook! Sat. Nov. 29, 2014. 5:30pm. American Legion. For tickets, contact Kathy McFarlane at 507-838-9933 or 334-3985. Email c_c_gymncoach@hotmail.com 1073 Willow Street. Phone 507-334-2588 The Faribault Gymnastics Club offers classes for boys and girls ages 18 months and up. The club offers a flexible schedule with morning, evening and Saturday class times. Club amenities include: 40x40 spring floor, 2 in ground trampolines, 40ft long in ground trampoline leading into a 20x20 foam block pit, 9 balance beams, 3 vaulting stations, 8 bar stations, r The Elk’s Hoop Shoot Sun. Jan. 11, Registration 12-1pm. Free contest follows. Meets at the Faribault Community Center gym. Infants Remembered In Silence (IRIS) r r Faribault Food Shelf Faribo West Mall, 200 Western Ave. NW. 334-2137 Walk-in Hours: Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3pm. Other times by appointment.) Monthly Program: 4th Wednesday, 1-5:30pm. NAPS/MAC Programs: 1st Thursday, 1-5:30pm 218 Third Ave. NW, Faribault MN 55021 Phone: (507) 334-4748 Email: support@irisRe.com. Website: www.irisRe.org IRIS Turkey Trot Nov. 27, 2014 Tot Trot, Gobble Wobble, 5K Walk & Run, 10K Run Faribault Middle School See www.irisRemembers.org for more details Holiday Service of Remembrance Sunday Dec. 7, 2014. 2pm Chapel of the Good Shepherd Shattuck Campus, 1000 Shumway Ave. St. Vincent DePaul r 617 3rd Ave. NW, Faribault. Phone: 507-334-2100 St. Vincent’s is a community resource dependent on donations to support free public services. Call for details on tax-deductible donations. Registrations: M/W only, 9:30-11:30am. Produce Days: Mon./Wed. & 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays 1-3pm Free breads, desserts, fruits and vegetables. Pantry Days: Open the 2nd & 4th Fridays, 1-3pm. IRIS Pancake Breakfast & Bingo Bash Breakfast Feb. 8, 8am–12pm. American Legion Bingo 1pm-3:30pm. Silent Auction and Bake Sale Free canned vegetables, meats, beans, rice, cereals, pasta, juices, and dairy. (Clothing, furniture, appliances not available on Pantry Days.) Clothing, Furniture & Appliances The mission of the Faribault Archery Club is to provide an environment to support and grow the sport of archery with various archery-related activities and educational opportunities, with an emphasis on family and kids. The Faribault Archery Club promotes understanding and respect with regard to the role archery plays in the future of hunting and wild game management. Thanks to Tri-Lakes Sportsmen’s Club for sponsoring Archery Club youth activities. Email: faribaultac@yahoo.com Website: www.faribaultarchery.org Saturday Morning Youth Program Youth 17 and younger learn about archery. Free. Equipment provided. Saturdays, Jan. 3–Mar. 28, 2015. 9-11am (Skip 1/ 31) Open House & Swap Meet Information about club, buy/sell archery and hunting-related items. Sun., Dec. 21, 1-4pm Indoor 3-D Shoots (Adults $10, Age 17 & under free) Dec. 6-7, 2014 Jan. 17-18, 2015 Feb. 21-22, 2015 March 21-22, 2015 March 14, 2015 r (10-4 Sat., 8-3pm Sun.) (12-5pm Sat. & 8am-3pm Sun.) (12-5pm Sat. & 8am-3pm Sun.) (12-5pm Sat. & 8am-3pm Sun.) (12-5pm Sat.) Northfield Lacrosse Association The newly-formed Northfield Lacrosse Association is taking registrations and would like to extend an invitation to area towns where lacrosse may not be available for boys and girls 6-10 grades. For details, contact Sam Gett at sgett@charter.net. Charter Channel 8 & Hickory Tech Channel 10 Bruce Krinke, Director PO Box 363, Faribault, MN Phone: 507.333.6169 IRIS Support Group Meetings Dec. 10 Midday Meeting 11am–1pm Dec. 23 Evening Meeting Cancelled Jan. 14 Midday Meeting 11am–1pm Jan. 27 Evening Meeting 7–8:30pm Feb. 11 Midday Meeting 11am-1pm Feb. 24 Evening Meeting 7–8:30pm r Mon./Wed., and 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays, 9-11am. Free clothing, shoes, bedding, kitchenware, appliances, etc. as available. r Big Brothers Big Sisters Contact us to enroll a child today! For details contact Megan at 507.414.0308 or www.bbbsofsouthernmn.org. Volunteer Enrollment You don’t have to change your life to change a child’s life. All it takes is 1 hour a week or 2 hours a month. Volunteer today! Do you know a child that could benefit from a positive role model? u Build Self-Confidence u Promote Positive Choices u Encourage Friendships u Improve Grades u Achieve Brighter Futures r Ruth’s House of Hope Providing a home, hope and healing for homeless women and children. For further information or how to support Ruth’s House mission, contact Katie Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator, at 507-334 5043 or katiec.ruthshouse@gmail.com. Benefit Concert: Marilyn Sellars with Steven C. Sunday. Nov. 30, 2:00pm. Free! Held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church r District One Hospital Ongoing District One Hospital Programs Cancer Support Group 3rd Mondays: Nov 17, Dec 15. 7-8:30pm “Starting Together” Childbirth Education Hope Center Wednesdays, 6-8pm at District One Hospital Sessions: Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 2014. Jan. 21, 28, and Feb. 4, 11, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015. Call 507.333.5518 to register. Fee $60 Nikki Kelly, Sexual Assault Advocate 507-332-0882 nkelly@HopeCenterMN.org 1003 7th St NW, Faribault Girls Empowerment Group at Hope Center HOPE Center will be starting the Girl’s Empowerment Group up again. Girl’s Group is designed to empower young women ages 12-15 years. The 6-week program builds personal and social competency skills and provides a safe environment to explore issues faced on a daily basis. The group will begin January 15. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Nikki Kelly at 507-332-0882. Health Screenings & Wellness Coaching Call 507.331.5063 for a free appointment. An opportunity for health tests: fasting blood sugar, lipid panel, BMI, blood pressure, heart rate and waist circumference measured. Meet with a certified wellness coach to discuss your results and health goals. r District One Hospital Auxilian Advocates for Health FCTV, in cooperation with the City of Faribault and the School District, provide the medium for individuals, groups, organizations and institutions to communicate within the city via local cable access channels. This includes broadcasts of City and School District council meetings, church services, and city events. For-profit businesses can advertise for just $1 per day. See the website for a full programming schedule! Nov. 24 & 25, 2014. 9am-5pm Huge $6 Sale plus show specials, products for women, men and children, jewelry accessories, gifts, scarves and much more For details, contact Pat Umbreit at 507 334-5398 or tower@q.com. Email: contact@fctv10.org DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 15 Mona Kaiser, Executive Director director@faribaultseniorcenter.org www.faribaultseniorcenter.org 19 W. Division, Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 507-332-7357 Welcome! The Faribault Area Senior Center is a nationally accredited, non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and services for adults 50 and over in the Faribault area. We encourage you to visit our center in person, check out our website or call us for additional information on the work that we do. - Mona Kaiser, Executive Director For the Best of FASC, See www.FaribaultSeniorCenter.org “Like" Faribault Senior Center on FaceBook! Holiday Closings November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving December 24 & 25: Christmas January 1: New Year’s Day ONGOING FASC ACTIVITIES BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Find Discount Clothing Deals! p Convenient Location & Hours! With plenty of up-close parking, find clothing deals at the Clothes Closet in downtown Faribault, 325 Central Avenue. Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. CHECKBOOK BALANCING FASC BOOK CLUB Join us each month for a discussion of the current month's book. Members only. Meets the last Monday of each month, 9am. FOOT CLINICS With real Minnesota weather coming soon, a stop at The Clothes Closet in downtown Faribault is a must! Brandname clothing - ”upcycled” jackets, coats, dresses, shirts and sweaters are waiting for you to purchase at a fraction of retail prices. Bring your friends and family shopping at The Clothes Closet and find some treasures - shoes, purses and even jewelry to complete outfits! On the 2nd and last Wed. of each month, licensed nurses offer foot care. Open to the public; has a fee. Call 332-7357 for an appointment. p Proceeds Stay Local! Clothes Closet proceeds directly benefit Faribault area seniors...your parents, grandparents, and friends! With your purchases (and clothing donations), FASC can maintain a high level of programming and services. Your money stays local! p What’s Not to Like? Be the first to hear about upcoming sales and new promotions! Be sure to “Like” The Clothes Closet! Listen to the Kitchen Band the 2nd Monday of each month, beginning at 10:15am at FASC. Need assistance balancing your personal checkbook? FASC has a volunteer available to help. This free service is available upon request. p High on Quality, Low on Price! 16 KITCHEN BAND Each Wednesday at noon, FASC offers free blood pressure checks provided by St. Lucas/Deaconess Towers, Brookdale Senior Living, Keystone, Faribault Care Center, Milestone Senior Living, and by Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. No appointments are necessary. LIFE WRITING & STORY GROUP Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 10:30am. All skill levels, men and women, are encouraged to attend. Learn an easy method for recording your life stories; lively discussion and interesting writing assignments. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELOR Meet with a trained volunteer for a benefits check-up and for assistance with Medicare, Medicare Part D and other health insurance topics. A free, confidential service of FASC, the MN Board on Aging and Area Agency on Aging. By appointment. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH The "Out To Lunch Bunch" was created for people interested in joining other members for lunch the third Tues. of each month. Please call for reservations to be made. FASC MEMBER CARD GAMES Driver Safety Classes FASC hosts classes for drivers 55 years and older. The initial class is 8 hours and then every 3 years thereafter you can take a 4 hour refresher course. Class size is limited. Call 332-7357 to register. Payment due at registration. Every day at 1pm, FASC offers a place for members to join in a card game. No preregistration is necessary. Card players must be members; a minimal fee to play. Monday/Friday: Bridge and “500” Tuesday: Player’s Choice Wednesday: Euchre Thursday: Pfeiffer Schedule: • 4-hour: Thurs., Dec. 11, 6-10pm • 4-hour: Wed., Jan. 21, 6-10pm • 4-hour: Thur., Feb. 12, 1:15-5:15pm • 8-hour: March 10 & 11, 6-10pm • 4-hour: Thurs., Mar. 26, 6-10pm HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES A volunteer will help write this important document that describes your health care wishes. Make a confidential appointment that is convenient for you. Free service. CARD MAKING CLASS Join this class and make special occasion or seasonal cards using the latest techniques and supplies. Please pre-register, call 3327357 for upcoming class dates. Cost $3. Need More Info? Call 507-332-7357 or see www.faribaultseniorcenter.org. * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG More FASC Programs! Come & Dine With Us! By Jennifer Bimberg Dining Site Manager, Special Events Coordinator office@faribaultseniorcenter.org Senior Dining is a place where seniors can enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal that is designed with their specific nutrition in mind. Call or stop in for menu and special dinners. Meals Served Mon.-Fri., 11:30am. Cost: Suggested $3.50 donation for age 60 and up, $6.00 for those under age 60. Find a monthly menu at www.faribaultseniorcenter.org. Serving locations in- Monday Morning DISCUSSION GROUP FASC Membership The Faribault Senior Center is a membership based organization, with dues paid annually. Membership is open to individuals who are 50 years and older. Your membership supports the programs and services that are offered through the center like social activities, educational programs and more. Plus, through your support we are here every day answering questions and providing resources for your needs. Stop in to fill out a membership application or download one from our website at www.faribaultseniorcenter.org 2015 dues remain the same as the 2014! Just $25/single and $40/couple. Entertainment & Special Dinners Meal reservations are required, please call 332-7357! c c c Christmas Dinner Dec. 19 December Birthday Party Dec. 17 New Year’s Eve Brunch Dec. 31 Valentine’s Day Dinner Feb. 14 No time to do any holiday baking this year? Don’t worry! You’ll have plenty of time to purchase all of your holiday goodies at the annual FASC Bake Sale. The event is open to the public; with the doors opening to the public for shopping between 9am–4pm. Are you caring for someone with dementia from Alzheimer’s or another cause and in need of support? Gather with us on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Milestone Senior Living at 2500 14th Street NE in Faribault for a time of learning and sharing. This group is open to all; no charge. Call Brenda at 3327357 for more information. COFFEE CHAT INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE This valuable service provides assistance to anyone who has a question or concern about the well-being of an older adult. The Senior Center maintains networking with senior care agencies and organizations in this area, so if you have any senior-related questions or concerns, don't hesitate to stop by the Senior Center or call at 332-7357. Holiday Bake Sale Mon., Dec. 8, 2014 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Coffee Chat is an informal discussion and question session that gives community members a chance to learn about various programs and services in the community. This program is free and open to the public. Watch for upcoming dates and speakers. clude FASC, Golden Meadows Apartments. c Meets 1st Mondays, 9-10am Did you catch the latest newscast? Read the morning paper? Come share your ideas and hear what others are thinking. FASC members only; call ahead for latest topic. TAX TIME Th e Coffee Shop Open Monday-Friday! Add the Coffee Shop to your list of places to meet. Enjoy a delicious cup of great coffee and fresh baked treats at a reasonable price. No FASC membership is ever required to visit the Coffee Shop, so you are always welcome to stop in. FASC will host trained AARP volunteers in providing free tax help beginning in early February 2015. We will start accepting appointments beginning on January 12th. Those eligible to use the free tax assistance are taxpayers with low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. There is no cost, but you must make an appointment by calling 332-7357. See FASC’s website or call 332-7357 for details on these programs.... Financial and Legal Planning Resources for older adults which provide information relating to financial and legal topics. Gift Ideas from FASC Virtual Learning Looking for Holiday Gift Ideas? Gift certificates are available for any of the many services provided by FASC like: c Senior Dining c Membership Dues c Foot Clinic c Clothes Closet Through a webcam and internet connection, we will be continuing our Video Conference education classes in 2015. What About Giving Kwik Trip Cards? Encore Academy Series The FASC also has Kwik Trip cards available. With every card purchased, Kwik Trip donates a whopping 10% back to FASC. Several denominations of cards including $10, $20, $25, $50 and $100 are on hand. Experience lifelong learning and personal enrichment through monthly lectures. Open to the public; fee for non-members. Here are some ideas for the Kwik Trip cards for gifts: Healthy Living • These cards make great birthday, appreciation and Christmas gifts • Stop in at the Senior Center to make your purchase. There are several denominations to choose from. • The gas and gift cards are available for anyone in the community to purchase, not just senior center members. Regular programming designed to highlight aspects of healthy living and healthy aging. ANNUAL FUND DRIVE! Did you attend a program or a class at the FASC this year, have a meal or stop in for a cup of coffee? Did you call FASC with a question or refer someone else for assistance? If you believe in the work we are doing, please consider supporting us by contributing to our annual Fund Drive. Please make a donation by Dec. 31 to support the valuable programs at your FASC. FUND DRIVE DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 2014 SENIOR CENTER’S FALL FUND DRIVE The FASC is a non-profit organization. Your monetary donation is tax-deductible. Name: _________________________________________________ Gift Amount:_____________________ Please detach this coupon and drop off or mail to: Faribault Area Senior Center 19 W. Division Street, Faribault, MN 55021 The FASC extends a sincere thank you for your gift! * CITY OF FARIBAULT * WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 17 www.ParadiseCenterForTheArts.org 321 Central Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 332-7372 ---------------------------Box Office Hours: Tues. - Sat. 12-5, Thurs. 12-8pm n Gallery Exhibits n n Gallery Exhibit Nov. 18-Jan. 6 Lois Vranesh Gallery: Katrina Smith “Pushing Perspective” Gallery Exhibit Nov. 18-Jan. 6 Artist Reception: Nov. 21, 5-7pm n Exhibit Jan. 6-Feb. 17, 2015 Artists Reception Jan. 9, 5-7pm Carlander Gallery: Jessica Prill Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Joel Timm Carlander Gallery: Five Sisters – Diane Juvland, Randine Meehl, Barbara Wegner, Donna Ondler, & Pat Sandman n Exhibit Feb. 17-April 7, 2015 Artists Reception Feb. 20, 5-7pm Carlander Gallery: Dave Angell Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Julie M. Fakler, SAFE Sanctuary Portraits Ryan Heinritz, Executive Director n Events n Magician & Entertainer See the Paradise website for details: www.paradisecenterforthearts.org n n 5th Annual Wall of Wine & Beer Tasting Event THE SANTA DIARIES Dec. 5-6, 11-13, at 7:30pm Dec. 7 & 14 at 2pm Presented by the Merlin Players Written by Mala Burt and Laura Ambler Pints & Vines Event Sponsored by Bauer’s Southside Liquors. Saturday, February 21, 7:00pm Tickets: $17 M/$22 NM The only event in town where you could potentially win a wall of wine or beer in the same night. Sample a variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews. JERRY FRASIER Fri., Jan. 16, 7pm $12 /$15 NM/$8 Students. Part of the 2015 Crossroads Family Season. Magical fun and laughs happen fast with Jerry Frasier. An experienced entertainer of over 20 years, this former East Coast educator has a distinctive voice and comic energy that truly brings audience participation to a new level. From close-up miracles to stage illusions, you and your family will be amazed and ask, how’d he do that. n Mark Allen & The Over & Back Band ROCK THE TREE TOP n Education See the Paradise Art Center website for details: www.paradisecenterforthearts.org Fri., Dec. 19, 7:30pm Tickets: $15 M/$19 NM/$10 Students. Look out there is a different kind of Santa coming to town! Get ready to Rock the tree top with Mark Allen and the Over & Back Band as they take you on a wild sleigh ride with your beloved holiday classics. It’s all about peace, joy, & rock and roll! Dec. 6, 10-11am M $7/NM $9.00 Ages 7 & up, 6 & under need a helper. Get creative and decorate a pre-made ceramic plate for the Holidays. The whole family can participate. Plates will be glazed with a foodsafe glaze. Supply fee $6. Instructor: Julie Fakler Jan. 17, 9:30-11:30am M $14/NM $18. Ages 7 & up, ages 6 & under will need a helper. Learn step by step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. Learn about underpainting, form, shape and color. Bring a photo of your pet to class. If you don’t have a pet, don’t worry. Photos of pets will be available. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Supply fee $6. Instructor: Julie Fakler n www.faribault.org/parks/buckhambulletin 18 JUSTIN ROBERTS Feb. 20, 7:00pm.$12 Members / $15 Non Members / $8 Students GRAMMY Nominated, Justin Roberts is truly one of the "all-stars" of the indie family music scene. With numerous national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and parents. FURIA Part of the 2015 KGP Logistics Music Season Furia is an ensemble of innovative musicians including Northfield’s Meredith Fierke, Steve McKinstry, and Schuyler Petersen. Furia crafts unexpected combinations of color and counterpoint. Soaring vocal melodies and intricate instrumentation, reminiscent of 19th century art music, are joined with a “glass scraping, metaledged” soundscape of the industrial world creating a unique aesthetic. The show will feature a gallery exhibiton in the Carlander Gallery debuting a line of jewelry by Jessica Prill, inspired by Furia’s music. n KGP Logistics Presents THE NEW STANDARDS Friday, Feb 6, 2015, 7:30pm $17 M/$22NM /$10 Students Part of the 2015 KGP Logistics Music Season Regulars at the Dakota Jazz Club, The New Standards are a rock and jazz trio known for their personality-laden brand of engaging performance and extraordinary musicality. June 17-21, 2015 ---------------------------------------------- n Part of the 2015 Crossroads Family Season Fri., Jan 9, 7:30pm $17 M/$22 NM/$10 Students Faribault Heritage Days Advertise free in the Buckham Bulletin if you are a qualifying non-profit agency. For details, contact Jeff Jarvis at 384-0516 or jjarvis@ci.faribault.mn.us. Sat., Feb. 14, 7:30pm. $17 M/$22 NM Want a great night out of comedy you can relate too? Then you need to check out the Baby Boomer Comedy Show! In this hilarious 90minute theatrical event, fellow baby boomers and veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the familiar topics you’re dealing with. . . family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, aging and they do it with clean humor that’s been a hit across the nation. n Presenting The Fabulous Love Handles Sat., Jan. 31, 7pm. $17 /$22NM. Don’t miss the hottest ticket of the winter and the best group outing of the season! Dance off the winter blues with an evening filled of unbelievable live music from one of Southern MN’s most popular bands! Playing music spanning the 60's, 70's, 80's and today! Christmas Plate Class Paint Your Pet’s Portrait! BE MY VALENTINE JANUARY THAW n n n The Baby Boomer Comedy Show Know of a Faribault citizen to nominate for the Heritage Days Grand Marshal? The Grand Parade will again honor Faribault businesses celebrating a milestone anniversary. For example, we will honor businesses that have been a part of Faribault for 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, etc. Volunteers are needed! If interested, please contact Jason at 507-334-1821. www.FaribaultHeritageDays.com n Paradise Community Theatre A NIGHT OF ONE-ACTS Feb. 27, 28 7:30pm. $14 Adults $10 Students. “It’s Not you, It’s Me” by Don Zolidis, Directed by Kelly Huff. “This Is a Play” by Daniel MacIvor, Directed by Brock Lammers. “Man and God, Having a Few Beers and Talking Things Over” by Jeffery Scott. Directed by Ryan Heinritz. 1st Annual Faribault Baseball Prospects Camp Mon. Dec. 29 & Tues. Dec. 30, 2014 Gr. 4-6: 8-10am Gr. 7-9: 10:30am-12:30pm Gr. 10-12: 1-3pm Shattuck-St. Mary’s Dome Faribault, MN Includes current and former professional and college baseball players. Register at www.faribaultbaseball.com Adult Programs v Hydroponic Gardening (Open to seniors. $20 per person; $18 per member.) Wed., Dec. 3, 1-3pm Naturalist Amber will show you how to have a fresh green garden in December. Learn all about hydroponics or soilless gardening. Several different systems of hydroponic gardens will be demonstrated as well as creating your own take home garden. Pre-registration is required. Helping People Discover, Enjoy, Understand, and Preserve the Incredible Natural World That Surrounds Us! Ben Van Gundy, Director River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Road Faribault, MN Phone: Phone:332-7151 v Seniors Luncheon (Open to seniors. $12 per person; $10 for members.) Third Wednesdays of Dec. through Feb., 12-1:30pm Join us each month for a natural history program and lunch at River Bend! On the third Wednesday of every month, we’ll host a program for seniors that will start with a brief reading, followed by lunch, and a 30-minute program on a natural history topic. This indoor program will be hosted in the Interpretive Center. Please RSVP by the Friday before the program. www.rbnc.org Like Us on Facebook! Facebook: fb.me/RiverBendMN Twitter: @riverbendMN www.rbnc.org v Holly Jolly Night Hike ------- (All ages. $5 per person; $3 per member.) Fri., Dec. 5, 7-8:30pm Venture on a walk through the woods by the light of the moon, use nocturnal senses and discover wonders of the night. Includes refreshments. Weather permitting. v National Eagle Center v Feast Forward (Open to adults. $20 per person; $15 per River Bend or MAEE member.) Sat., Dec. 13, 5-8pm Do Good. Have Fun. Do both at this traveling social event that raises money for the best environmental education causes through entertainment and sharing a meal. It’s a meal, a program, and a networking event all rolled into one! Dress to go outside. Pre-registration is preferred. (All ages, youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $40 per person; $35 for Come Enjoy Winterfest! A Family Event at River Bend! Sun., Jan. 25, 2015. 12-4pm River Bend Nature Center celebrates the winter season with WinterFest! Join us for outdoor fun and warm eats inside! We’ll have games, snowshoes, kick sleds to ride, and more activities to be determined. Details will be on our web site. members.) Sun., Dec. 14, 10am-4:30pm Join us on a bus trip to visit the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN. We’ll enjoy a live eagle program and watch eagles as they feed on fish. The Eagle Center has interactive displays throughout two floors and hundreds of eagles that frequent the open water outside the visitor’s center. Winter Solstice Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe (All ages, children with an adult. $10 per person; $5 for members.) Sun., Dec. 21, 5-7pm The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Cross-country skis and snowshoes can both be rented from River Bend and are included in the overall price. In event that there is not enough snow we will have a winter solstice hike instead. Bring your head lamps! Wear warm boots. Winter Programs Family Programs lDress for the weather. Programs are subject to change; please check our website for current information: www.rbnc.org. v Bagels & Birds FREE for all ages) First Sat. in Dec.-Feb. 9:30-10:30am Join a naturalist in the comfort of the building to observe bird (and other) visitors to our backyard habitat feeding area. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. DEC., JAN. & FEB. 2015 A sampling of River Bend’s best programs, just for homeschoolers! Open to grades Kindergarten through 6th. Cost: $7.50 per child. No pre-registration required. v Winter Animal Tracking Mon., Jan. 26, 3-4:30pm During this class, participants will learn to read a variety of signs animals leave as they go about their daily activities. Participants can also become nature detectives to find out whose track it is and what the animal was doing there. v Winter Fun: Snowshoes & Kicksleds Mon., Feb. 23, 3-4:30pm During this class, participants will explore nature in the winter using snowshoes and kicksleds to traverse the winter landscape. Participants will learn about the fascinating origins of and types of snowshoes and how useful a kicksled can be. Wear warm boots. v Snowshoe Wildlife Tracking -------------------------------------------------------------------- Family program fees (unless otherwise noted) are $2 per person, $6 per family, free for RBNC members. Dress for the weather. All ages are welcome to participate! Homeschool Programs (All ages, children with an adult. $10 per person; $5 for members.) Sun., Jan. 11, 1-2:30pm Don’t let the winter weather keep you indoors! Learn how easy and fun snowshoeing can be while experiencing the great outdoors! Proper clothing, technique and equipment will be discussed. Wear warm boots. We will also be learning about winter wildlife tracks and signs. Pre-registration is required. v Snow Day (All ages. Cost TBD) Fri., Feb. 13, 1-4pm No school day! Join the naturalists to enjoy some fun outdoor games. We will learn about snow, how it’s made, and the uniqueness of snowflakes while playing games. Then we will come inside to enjoy some hot chocolate while learning about Minnesota winter birds by helping count birds for Project FeederWatch. We will make bird houses and feeders out of recycled materials. Preregistration is required. v Antlers & Aging (Ages 12 & up. $10 per person; $8 for members.) Sun., Feb. 22, 2-4pm Learn about antlers and horns and tips for finding shed antlers. We will head outside to look for sheds that have been hidden throughout the property. We will also learn techniques for aging deer. Preregistration required. * CITY OF FARIBAULT * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear Rentals v SKI TRAILS River Bend has eight miles of groomed cross-country ski trails that are available for public use free of charge during our open trail hours of 6am to 10pm. Skiers need to purchase a “Great MN Ski Pass” from the MN DNR to ski on our trails. v SNOWSHOE & CROSS COUNTRY SKI EQUIPMENT RENTALS Snowshoes are available to rent for adults and kids. There must be at least six inches of snow on the ground to snowshoe. Rentals are available during Interpretive Center hours of M-F 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-4pm. Price: $5 for River Bend members; $10 for nonmembers. WWW.FARIBAULT.ORG 19 Spinning ® Classes Indoors &Out! Our classes feature a variety of cardiovascular training, consisting of endurance and strength, classes are designed for Beginners. Call up to a Whether you are all in, or all out, Faribault Park & Rec has answers for your health & well-being! week ahead to reserve your bike in the class you prefer! Purchase the All-Around Pass and take all the classes you want! Find a current schedule www.faribault.org/parks. Schedule: Sat. 11:15am, Sun. 6pm, Tues. 5:30pm, Thurs. 6:00am Punchcard: $50 (10X) Drop-In Rate: $7.00 Spinnining Season Runs to February 16, 2015 Trail User Friendly The City of Faribault has become one of the most trailfriendly cities in southern Minnesota due to smart city planning and financing by local, state, and federal funding. Faribault is a trail user’s dream--nine miles of in-city trails, with the White Sands Sakatah Trailhead facility (with heated bathrooms) providing access to well over 40 more miles. The asphalt pathways are designed around some of the city’s most beautiful features--bluffs, parks, rivers and lakes. Head outdoors this winter for some fresh air in the city parks and on the trails! Picnics in the Parks? Plan ahead in order to enjoy your spring and summer party or family reunions at Faribault parks! Mark your calendars now for March 1 - the first day when park shelter reservations can be made at the Park & Rec office. Ballroom Dance Classes Winter Session: Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2015 Learn to dance with Vic Albrecht, a veteran dance instructor who teaches a wide variety of lessons across the state. Come to Faribault’s longest running dance program. Combine music and dance for fun, socialization and exercise! See page 9 for more details! Strength Training for Seniors Tuesday Strength Training #163J: Tues. Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 9:30am $21 #163K: Tues. Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 9:30am $21 See page 9 for more Yoga and Pilates Classes! Facility Upgrades! Come check out the bright new walls, new fitness room equipment, and new flooring in the Fitness Center. In addition, new full-length lockers have been installed in the locker room. Rental rates for these lockers will stay the same as before...very reasonable.! Racquetball: Online P & R Resources Play The Fastest Game in Town! - City Park Amenities www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/p/parkfeatures.pdf Check out Park & Rec’s indoor courts - for drop-in play or for league! Enjoy a great way to have fun, improve your fitness, and socialize with friends! See page 7 for more details! - City Park & Trail Map www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/p/parktrailmap.pdf - Parks, Trails & Shelters www.faribault.org/parks/parkstrails Open Pickleball - Sakatah Trail Brochure www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/s/sakatahtrailbrochure1.pdf - Alexander Park Amenities www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/a/alexanderparkslayout1.pdf Join other players for open play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 7am-10am, and Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8pm in the Community Center Gym. Fee: $2 per time, or a 14-use punchcard for $20. - Buckham Bulletin www.faribault.org FARIB AULT PARK & REC C E N T E R Park & Rec’s Fitness Center Rates - 2015 Group Fitness All-Around Pass* Park & Rec’s Group Fitness Program is the Best-kept Secret in Town! Single Couples One Month All-Around $37* $58* Three Month All-Around $97* $165* Six Month All-Around $185* $310* Annual All-Around $340* $530* (Includes use of Sauna & Locker Rooms) * Plus applicable tax *The All-Around Pass feaures unlimited use of the Fitness Center, Racquetball, Spinning Classes, Gymnasium (Open Gym), Group Fitness Classes, Water Aerobic Classes, Indoor Lap Swim and Open Swim, Pilates Classes, They’ve been transforming body, mind, and spirit for nearly a decade. The experienced instructors, unique programming, and wide variety of fitness equipment are just a few things that make the program unique. A spacious and comfortable atmosphere makes getting fit an inspiring adventure--for both men and women. Our classes are for beginners, intermediate and advanced fitness enthusiasts! A wide range of classes are skillfully designed with your needs in mind. You won’t be lost in a crowd! Class sizes are limited and offered frequently, enabling trainers to spend the time necessary to maximize results. and Open Pickleball. Typical Class Schedule Fitness Center Memberships Single Couples One-hour classes are held at the Washington Center gym. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daily Fitness Center Rate $5 N/A Monday Tabata + 5:15am, Tabata Bootcamp 5:15, PIYO 6:20pm One Mo. Fitness Center $34* $48* Tuesday Lunchtime Weights 12:15pm, Zumba Tone 5:15pm, Zumba Three-Mo. Fitness Center $65* $101* Six-Month Fitness Center $120* $205* Thursday PIYO 4:30pm, Zumba 5:30pm Annual Fitness Center $230* $315* Friday Punch Card (14x) $44* N/A New! Sauna Punchcard 14x (Or $5 Daily) $44* N/A Saturday Tabata + 8:15am (Aqua Zumba 10am @ Park & Rec Pool) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fee: $47.25 Punchcard (14-Classes, just $3.38 per class!) (Includes use of Sauna & Locker Rooms) * Plus applicable tax Racquetball - Locker Room - Sauna - PRECOR 5:30pm Wed. Tabata Plus 5:15am, Bag Boxing 5:15pm PIYO 12:15pm For a current monthly schedule: www.faribault.org/parks
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