- Friendly Robins Senior Citizen Club: Meets Wednesday afternoons in the lower level Community Room of the police and fire building - Donut Make You Wonder: Third Wednesdays, September through May, at Crystal Community Center - Monday Bunch: Robbinsdale City Hall, Monday, 9 am to 11 am - The Roving Minds: Robbinsdale City Hall, third Tuesday, September through May - Robbinsdale Diggers Garden Club: Group of people interested in gardens and plants - Robbinsdale Historical Society: Meets fourth Tuesday of each month - Book discussion group - Movies with a discussion group - Recreational outings

Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Administration - General administration - Issuance of various permits/licenses - City Code enforcement - Utility billing - Finance - Human Resources - Maintenance of City records - Elections and voter registration Community and Economic Development - Planning/Zoning Municipal Liquor Store Public Works and Engineering - Operation and maintenance of the water system, sanitary sewer system, storm water system - Maintenance of city roadways, including snow removal and sanding, pavement repairs, striping, and street signs - Park maintenance - Maintains all city-owned equipment, and structures Transit Refuse and Recycling

Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Departments - City Attorney - Election - Parks, recreation/ball fields, skating rink, swimming pool - Public Works and Utilities - Sewer maintenance information - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - Waste management information - Water department information

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Departments: Administration - Responsible for billing, economic development, finance, and planning and zoning Finance - Provides financial management and accounting services for all city and utility operations Parks and Recreation - Responsible for farmers market and community swimming pool Public Works - Responsible for park maintenance, street maintenance, sewers, and yard waster disposal

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

Cooperative living in an intergenerational summer camp setting with education about nonviolence. Held each August for one week.

- Arbor Pointe Park 8545 Cahill Avenue with playground - Broadmoor Park 11306 Stratford Lane with picnic tables, playground, and trails - Community Center Park located at 8055 Barbara Avenue with playgrounds, and picnic shelters - Ernster Park 7750 Dickman Trail with playground, baseball/softball field, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables - Groveland Park 1990 46th Street with archery, picnic shelter, playground, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rink, and ice skating rink - Harmon Park Reserve 1642 Upper 55th Street East with mountain biking trails - Lions Park 2423 65th Street East with fishing pier, playground, picnic shelter, and horseshoes - Marianna Ranch 9125 Alvarez Avenue with trails - McGroarty Park 2200 62nd Street East with scenery, trails, and fishing - North Valley Park 2800 70th Street East with baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and disc golf course - Oakwood Park 3534 78th Street East with picnic shelter, playground, three baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, and a skating and pleasure rink - Rich Valley Athletic Complex 1841 105th Street East is an outdoor athletic facility consisting of baseball, softball, and soccer fields, playground, tennis court, basketball hoops, trails, two picnic shelters - River Front Park 7782 River Road with scenery, fishing, grills, and picnic tables - River Heights Park 8780 Inver Grove Trail with fishing, grills, picnic tables, and trails - Salem Hills Park 1642 Upper 55th Street East with community garden plots with playground, baseball/softball field, basketball court, and tennis courts - Seidl's Lake 2655 47th Street East with fishing, trails, and a playground - Simley Island 3110 80th Street East with picnic shelter and fishing - Skate Park located at 8055 Barbara Avenue - Skyview Park 6765 Dawn Avenue with picnic shelters, playground, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, skating rink, and pleasure rink - Sleepy Hollow Park 3645 84th Street East with playground, basketball court, horseshoes, and volleyball - South Valley Park 2810 70th Street East with picnic tables and shelters, sledding hill, playground, ball field, pleasure rink - Southern Lakes Park 10810 Alison Way with playground and baseball/softball field - Swing Bridge Park 4465 66th Street East with grills, picnic shelters, and trails - Vista Pines Park 7500 Argenta Trail with basketball court, mountain bike skills/trail course, playground, and tail - Woodland Preserve Park 11666 Azure Lane with scenery and trail

A variety of adult education programs are available through Neighborhood House with the goal of helping individuals develop the skills necessary for gaining economic self-sufficiency. Career Training Programs: In partnership with Avivo, training is offered on workplace essential skills, and various sector-specific careers such as maintenance and custodial, medical office support, and more. College Readiness: The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for the Accuplacer test, which colleges use to determine if students are ready for courses at that level or if they would benefit from remedial English or math classes. The goal is to help students pass this test so that they can enroll directly in credit-bearing classes and avoid expensive remedial courses. Students will also learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in college. Computer Classes: Students learn how to use the internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs. Every other day of computer class is run as an open lab where students can work on any computer-related project and get support from staff and volunteers. Students work toward gaining a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment certificate, a credential recognized throughout the state. English Language Civics: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, civics classes teach English skills through a focus on US citizenship, community engagement, Minnesota culture and history, and job skills. Students in these classes all have a goal of eventually obtaining employment or improving their current employment situation. Many students in this class also volunteer at Neighborhood House in order to gain job skills. Offers a course to prepare individuals for the citizenship exam. English Language Learner (ELL) Program: Classes teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the context of life skills. Students learn about health, housing, work, food, money, and many other everyday topics. After students complete the Advanced ELL class, they are able to join the GED or College Readiness classes. GED Exam Preparation: Classes are designed to help students prepare for the test in an engaging classroom. These classes are a combination of US-born students who did not complete high school and English Language Learners who have completed English classes and need a high school credential for work or college.

All community members can gather, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and participate in the many fine programs and activities that are available.

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Early Childhood offers community preschool, family education, childhood screening, special education, school readiness, and young parent services. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

- Educational: Defensive driving and Great Decisions discussion group - Exercise/Fitness: Gentle Stretch, Happy Hikers, Nordic Walking, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Memory enhancement programming - Recreational/leisure activities - Travel/Trips: Day trips - Help with legal and medical forms - Information and Referral: Nutrition, senior outreach, and elder abuse counseling - Support groups

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Departments: - Administration and Finance - Business Licensing - Economic Development Commission - Elections - Parks and Recreation: Offers many parks and recreational trails. Also offers dog parks. - Planning and zoning - Public works

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

- Arts and crafts - Child care instruction - Defensive driving (mature driver training) - Firearms safety - First aid/CPR classes - Fitness center - Sports programs - Summer recreation - Swimming lessons - Trips and tours

- Chair Tai Chi - Daily card games - Eight hour defensive driving classes held monthly - Enrichment programs and educational classes, weekly painting classes, craft activities, community service groups, travel talks, woodcarvers group, men and women monthly breakfast, and educational coffee talks - Foot care clinic four days a month - Four hour driving refresher courses available three times a month - Health Programs: Blood pressure monitoring; vision and hearing testing; pharmacy clinics - Hearing aid cleaning by appointment basis each month - Medicare information/health insurance counseling - Senior fitness classes - Social and recreational activities - Strength and balance classes three times a week with two sessions - Sunrise Stretch exercise classes three times a week - Trips and tours including facility tours, garden tours, memorial tours, bus tours, day cruises, festivals, theater, casino, and extended - overnight trips

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information - Administration: Manages the day-to-day operations of the City, under the leadership of the City Administrator, which the City Council delegates certain authority and responsibilities including Building Inspection, City Engineering, City Planning, and Community and Economic Development - City Attorney - City Clerk - Public Works: Provides a variety of services and programs designed to improve and protect the infrastructure and public spaces of the City. Responsible for all city facilities, city parks and open spaces, city sidewalks, streets and trails, sewer and water systems, and the Winsted Municipal Airport. - Winsted Volunteer Fire Department: Provides fire protection and other emergency services for the Winsted Fire Protection District, which includes portions of Hollywood, Victor, Winsted, and Woodland Townships.??

Various regional trails for hiking, bicycling, in-line skating: - Basset Creek Regional Trail - Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail - Crystal Lake Regional Trail - Dakota Rail Regional Trail - Lake Independence Regional Trail - Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail - Luce Line Regional Trail - Medicine Lake Regional Trail - Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail - Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail - Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail - North Cedar Lake Regional Trail - Northeast Diagonal Regional Trail - Rush Creek Regional Trail - Scott West Regional Trail - Shingle Creek Regional Trail - Twin Lakes Regional Trail

- Assistance in designing and permitting information for animal waste control facilities - Cost-share assistance for installing conservation practices - Education services on natural resource awareness - Information and design assistance controlling soil erosion and improving water quality - Information and design assistance for windbreaks, shelterbelts, wildlife plantings, and native grass establishment - Low-interest loan funds for installing conservation practices, septic systems, and purchasing tillage equipment - Manure and nutrient management planning - Soil information - Tree Program: Sells trees for conservation purposes; tree planter for larger designs

- Nature center covering 720 acres - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

Community Engagement Division - Community Partnerships Unit - A Community Outreach Program (A.C.O.P.) (651)558-2305 - Community Outreach and Stabilization Unit (C.O.A.S.T.) - Police Reserve Program: (651)558-2350 - Public Relations - Traffic and Pedestrian Unit: includes accident/Traffic and School Police, (651)291-1111 - Investigator: (651)266-5722 - Accident reconstruction, forensic mapping, and scene processing - Specialized traffic enforcement programs (Aggressive Traffic, Operation NightCAP, and Safe and Sober) - Parking Enforcement Unit, (651)266-5585 - Youth outreach and programming Unit (651)266-5485 - Activities league - Law enforcement career path Academy - Police internships - Ride-Along Program (18 years of age) Support Services and Administration - Building Maintenance Custodians: (651)266-5667 - Communication Services: (651)266-5592 - Crime prevention, block clubs, operation identification - Firearms permit information: (651)266-1111 - Fleet Unit - Police/Community Services: (651)266-5486 - Research/Development: (651)266-5501 - Crime Analysis - Technology Development and Implementation - Video Management Unit/CCTV

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information City Inspector: - 101 Development Resources: PO Box 593, Hutchinson 55350 - (320)226-5189, fax (651)846-6034 - Call for building permit information; permit form available online - Animal Control phone: 911 (police) - Election information - Meeting room policy information and phone number - Police: (507)237-2265 Public Works Division: - Parks, trails, playgrounds, ballfields, and ice rinks information - Snow removal information: (507)237-2338 or (507)317-4565 - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - Water department information

Offers a variety of activities and programs for adults at sites throughout Minneapolis. Programs include: - Life and Learning - Hobbies and Skills - Arts and Entertainment - Health and Fitness - Youth and Family

Toy lending library that provides up to five toys to members. Membership is yearly and based on a sliding scale fee.