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Posted on: March 8, 2021

Hollywood Goes Ape

Did you know that the chimp who played Cheetah lived to be 80 years old? Did you ever wonder if there are any real apes on the Planet of the Apes? And what about the chimpanzee that co-hosted the today show? Movie Man Eric Ho...

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Posted on: March 8, 2021

Chaplin and Keaton: The Silent Comedians

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were the premier pioneers of screen comedy. Appearing in dozens of silent films each, the two legends blazed a trail of hilarity that still tickles our funny bones today. In this great class from Movie...

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Posted on: May 1, 2020

Minnesota Twins Coloring Contest - Ages 9 to 12

New Rec at Home contest. The City of Blaine has partnered with the Minnesota Twins to use some TC Bear coloring sheets for a fun Rec at Home coloring contest. This contest is for ages 9 to 12. Download the coloring sheet and then either email the finished...

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Posted on: April 27, 2020

Music Together Offers Virtual Classes

Music Together Online is designed to teach the way young children learn through play. During each online music class, the teacher will lead music activities for the whole family to sing, play, and jam along to and show how to make everyday items like dish...

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Minnesota Twins Coloring Contest - Ages 6 to 8

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New Rec at Home contest. The City of Blaine has partnered with the Minnesota Twins to use some TC Bear coloring sheets for a fun Rec at Home coloring contest. This contest is for ages 6 to 8. Download the coloring sheet and then either email the finished ...

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Posted on: May 5, 2020

The Three Stooges: Comedy's Heavy Hitters

Nyuk nyuk nyuk! Get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know (and more) about America’s favorite nit-wits, The Three Stooges! Learn how Moe’s friendship with vaudeville megastar Ted Healey led to the creation of the Stooges, ...

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Posted on: April 23, 2020

The Marx Brothers: Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Sometimes Zeppo

Spend a night with the Marx Brothers, North Metro TV Studio Manager, and Anoka County Film Historian Eric Houston in this terrific, one hour class. You’ll find out how the boys got their famous nicknames, how Chico and Harpo learned the piano an...

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Posted on: April 5, 2021

Summer Recreation Programs Registration is Now Open

The Blaine Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of summer programming in 2021. Back this summer is the popular Playnet program, Safety Camp, youth sports, and much more.