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Performances in the Park
AQ – Aquatore Park
TSP – Town Square Park
Cyril Paul – TSP (Art & Music Fair)
Saturday, June 8 – 1 to 2 pm
(Caribbean)
CODA – TSP (Art & Music Fair)
Saturday, June 8 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm
(Smooth Jazz, Swing & Dixieland)
Brian Richards – AQ
Friday, June 14 – 10:30 am
(Magician)
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra – TSP
Tuesday, June 18 – 7 pm
(Country/Bluegrass w/a Jazz Rock Twist)
Dance Moves Ballet – TSP
Thursday, June 20 – 7 pm
Dazzling Dave’s Yo Yo Show – AQ
Friday, June 21 – 10:30 am
St. Peter Street Stompers – TSP
Tuesday, June 25 – 7 pm
(New Orleans Style Jazz)
Blaine Art & Music Fair
Join us for an afternoon full of
outstanding music and a variety of
fine art exhibited by members of the
Blaine Arts Council. Start the day with
Caribbean sounds of Cyril Paul followed
by the smooth sounds of local music
group CODA. Meet the artists, develop
relationships, and buy directly. Artists
will be demonstrating their specialties
and answering questions. Mark your
calendars and plan to come and be a
part of the Blaine Art and Music Fair.
Free refreshments served throughout the
afternoon. Located at Town Square Park
next to City Hall.
DATE: Saturday, June 8
TIME: 1 – 4 pm
FEE: FREE
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Upcoming Recreation Programs & Events
Lakeside Commons Park & Beach
Beach Season.................June 7 – August 25
Beach Hours..................10 am – 8 pm
Park Hours.....................5 am – 10 pm
Splash Pad Hours..........10:00 am – 6 pm
Boathouse Hours...........11:00 am – 5 pm
Kayak, canoe, NEW paddle boat rental, and
concessions are available during boathouse hours.
Picnic shelters can be rented for groups up to 150
people. Picnic shelter hours are 5 am to 10 pm.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required for all Lakeside
Commons Park users during the beach season.
Permits are available at Lakeside Commons Park
daily from 10 am to 6 pm from June 7 through
August 25.
Blaine Residents: Free with proof of residency
(valid driver’s license or other documentation with
current address.) One permit issued per proof of
residency.
Non-Residents: $5 daily permit or $25 season pass.
(See the front page for information on reduced
parking availability this summer.)
The Blaine Triathlon is scheduled again for
Saturday, May 18 at 8 am The event will be held
at Lakeside Commons Park.
* Important – All Spectators MUST park at Blaine
City Hall in the south parking lot and you will be
bused over to Lakeside Commons Park to watch
the Blaine Triathlon. Buses will begin shuttling
from 6 to 8 am The National Anthem will be sung
at 7:50 am and the race will begin promptly at 8
am. Shuttles will stop at 8 am once the race has
begun! Shuttles will return spectators to Blaine
City Hall starting again at 10 am. Thank you to
our Awesome Sponsors of the Blaine Triathlon
for all of their support! Check them out at
www.blainetriathlon.com/sponsors/. For more
information go to www.blainetriathlon.com.
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
For ages 18 and up. Build your confidence and
empower yourself. Anyone can be a crime victim,
but there are real and practical ways you can
protect yourself and your family. This seminar
provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for
women to explore safety concerns.
DATE: Saturday, May 18
TIME: 9:30 am – noon
FEE: $15
MN Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
Twins Youth Clinics teach the game’s fundamentals
and provide participants with positive messages
about staying in school and away from drugs and
alcohol. Twins staff is comprised of former players,
coaches, scouts and/or instructors. No registration
is required, just bring your glove. Clinic will be
held at the Blaine Baseball Complex Field 5. In
case of rain the clinic will be held at the National
Sports Center Sports Hall. Call the Park & Rec.
hotline at 763-717-2709 for weather updates.
DATE: Saturday, May 25
TIME: ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2:30 pm
FEE:
ages 10 – 16: 2:30 – 4 pm
FREE
Youth T-Ball, Softball & Rec Soccer
We are now accepting registration for youth t-ball,
softball and recreational soccer. Call the Parks and
Recreation office at 763-785-6161 or visit www.
blaineparks.com for more information. Programs
start June 10.
Senior Scene
Mary Ann Young Senior Center
9150 Central Ave. | 763-786-9375
May
May 2, 8:30 am - Senior Safety & Wellness
Fair, Fire Station #3, sign up.
May 3, 9 am – Property Tax and Rent Credit
Assistance, no appointments.
May 9, 11am – Ladies Luncheon with Betty
Rydell, sign up.
May 22, 11 am – Honor 80 & Over Party,
with guitar and vocals by Andy Patnaude.
May 23, 1 pm – Movie of the Month,
intermission refreshments.
May 29, 11 am – Birthday Entertainment,
with Bob Sibinski (concertina), noon meal
and prize bingo (1 pm).
May 30, 10:30 am – ABC’s of Fitness, at
Coon Rapids Senior Center, sign up.
June
June 6, 11 am – Honor Married Couples,
with entertainment by Nellie Spexet (piano).
June 13, 11 am – Men’s Luncheon, with
entertinament by Jim Bernier (country,
pop, jazz), all are welcome.
June 20, 8:15 am – Pork Chop Tickets,
on sale for the July 25 dinner.
June 24, 1 pm – Prize/Nickel Bingo
June 25, 9 am – Mini Wii Tournament,
sign up.
June 25, 1 pm – “500” Card Tournamnet
June 26, 11 am – Birthday Entertainment,
with Accordionist, Joe Nayduciak, noon
meal and prize bingo (1 pm).
June 27, 1 pm – Cribbage Tournament, sign
up with partner by 6/21.