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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Anoka County is sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection and product exchange for county residents on April 25 and 26 at Columbia Arena, 7011 University Avenue N.E. in Fridley. Hours are Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are advised to arrive at the collection later in the day to avoid the longest lines. The collection allows residents to safely dispose of leftover or unwanted household chemicals at no charge. Household hazardous waste includes products that are flammable, toxic, or corrosive such as pesticides, old gaso- line, full or partially empty aerosol cans, oil-based paint, solvents, driveway sealer Clean Up and Earth Day Centerville will be hosting the annual spring Clean Up and Earth Day on Saturday, April 19. Clean Up begins at 9 a.m., the celebration begins at Wargo Nature Center at 11 a.m. Call Randy at City Hall with any questions. and wood preserva- tives. Prod- ucts that will not be accepted include business or agricul- tural waste, appliances, batteries, dried paint, empty containers, radioactive materials, tires, florescent lamps or uniden- tified waste. For more information call Anoka County Integrated Waste Manage- ment at 323-5730. Swim lessons Iii Anoka County Swim lessons will be offered by the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department for the summer school break. Lessons will be taught in three separate, two week sessions, five days per week. The first class occurs July 21 to August 1. The second class is August 4 to 18, and the third class is August 18 to 29. Lessons start at 11 a.m. and lasts for 45 minutes, with parent participation required. Costs of the ten day sessions will be $25 per student. Small class size and late summer sessions will promote warmer water and a higher rate of certification. Sign up for all classes will be at the following beaches during regular lifeguard hours. Lessons will be taught at Twin Lakes County Park, Lake George Regional Park, Coon Lake County Park, Centerville Lake and Golden Lake County Park. The wave Pool, located in Bunker Hills Regional Park, will also offer lessons as they have for the past eight years. A packet of information is included with this letter. questions call 757-3920. Get Comfortable with One of Our Low Interest Loans The Environment and Energy Resource Center has several low interest loan programs available for variety of home improvements. Call us for details or loan application. Environment & Energy Resource Center 427 S1. Clair Ave., S1. Paul, MN 55102 227-7847 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Equal Housing Lender A non-profit organization committed to the efficient use of our natural resources. Development Update Eagle Pass 149 units of twin homes, single-family town homes and single-family residential units. Willow Glen A development of twelve 8-plex townhome units under construction north of Main Street. Lakeland Hills Lakeland Hills is the newest development in Centerville. The development will consist of 40 single family homes. Lake and creek lots will be available. Prices will range from $175,000 to $225,000. Royal Oaks Realty 483-5518. Acorn Creek n and Clearwater Meadows Lot~ are still available for single-family homes in these developments. Around the County Care About Kids: Putting Youth Rrst Conference Care About Kids: Putting Youth First will take place on April 30 and May 1 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The children's conference will attract 3,000 participants to hear professionals from many caring communities - both inside and outside of Anoka County - sharing their efforts on the behalf of chil- dren. KARE-ll proudly co-sponsors this event. Conference Hotline is 506-KIDS. Agendas can be picked up at Centerville City Hall. Displaced Homemaker Program Who are displaced homemakers? Someone who has been dependent on another's income and now they need to get employment to support them- selves (and often a family). They need employment because they have become widowed, divorced, sepa- rated, or their spouse has become disabled. They are your neighbors, friends, acquaintances, family, clients, customers, parishioners, co- workers. For questions, please call 647-9961.