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1 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN info@mankatoleep.org Wednesday, July 20 Franklin Rogers Park Presented by: Gates Open: 5:30 pm Entertainment and Tailgating 5:30-6:30pm Player Introductions start at 6:30pm First Pitch: 7:05 pm $15 General Admission $25 Celebrity Cheer Zone Stop by the LEEP office to buy tickets today *This is not a LEEP staffed event Thanks to your support and the incredible generosity of Jersey Mike s Subs, LEEP was able to raise $7, during March s Month of Giving Campaign!!! Want to know the latest happenings at LEEP quickly and often before they are published in the newsletter? Or do you love to look at pictures and/or videos from past LEEP activities? Well LEEP s got several ways for you to do this. Stay up to date on all of the latest happenings, announcements or give us feedback by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Find us on: twitter.com/leepmankato You Tube: LEEPMankato Instagram: leepmankato 1

2 Every athlete must have a current Special Olympics Application for Participation Form on file before participating in a sport. These forms require a doctor s signature and could take time to complete. If you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years, if it is not up to date, athlete will not be able to practice or compete. All athletes must be a paid LEEP Member before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years old. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Paperwork: Special Olympics Physical Very Important! Make sure to check your paperwork to participate in Special Olympics. o Is your medical form up to date? If you have a doctors appointment coming up, bring the form with you to get it signed by your doctor and make sure it s up to date! It s better to update often, instead of waiting till it s too late. o Check out the Special Olympics Website org Softball Payment Dates 2 nd payment: $60 due July 20 3 rd payment: $50 due August 17 Wednesday, July 13 Tournaments Area: Saturday, July 16, 2016 Alexander Park, Faribault, MN Regional: Saturday, July 30, 2016 Brook Peterson Fields, Waconia, MN State: Friday, August 19 Sunday, August 21, 2016 Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN *more specifics will be given as dates approach We encourage all athletes to mark the dates on your calendars. If you know that you will not be attending any of the tournaments, let us know as soon as possible. We will inform athletes regarding tournament details as more information becomes available. Golf Payment Dates 2 nd payment: due July 14 3 rd payment: due August 16 Tuesday July 12 Tournament Area: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 (instead of practice) Terrace View Golf Course *more specifics will be given as dates approach Bocce Ball Monday, July 11 Tournaments Area: Sunday, July 10, 2016 Dakota Meadows State: Saturday, August 20 Sunday, August 21, 2016 Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN *more specifics will be given as dates approach Shoes are designed to provide support for your feet and ankles, but as the interior cushioning breaks down your entire body suffers the effects. In fact, one of my classic indicators for when to get a new pair of running shoes is when aches and pains start up in shins, knees, and hips. When shoes are worn down, it strains the muscles in your lower back all the way down to your feet. Special Olympics Banquet Tuesday, November 15,

3 18 th Annual LEEP Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance Saturday, September 10, 2016 The Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance is a formal event held annually to honor the contributions people with disabilities make to our greater Mankato Community. It is a popular event with over 725 individuals in attendance last year. The evening consists of a social hour, dinner, entertainment and dance along with extras such as our photo booth and raffle prizes. All LEEP members should receive their invitations during the first week of July. The event is open to anyone interested. However, you must register in advance. Reservations will only be accepted by returning the payment and RSVP included with the invitation. (Payments for staff must also be included) Please return your RSVP to save your spot as soon as possible because space is limited. Phone registration is not permitted. Helpful hints: RSVP s are due by Friday, August 19 and no late RSVP s will be accepted. Tables of 7 will not be accommodated and may result in groups being split. Tables of 1-6 or a full table of 8 are preferred. This event is a semi- formal event and staff and attendees are asked to dress accordingly. One professional photo per person will be allowed for the event. Your help with these details will ensure the night will be an evening to remember. Mark your calendars now; you don t want to miss the event of the year!!! Greg Weis is the General Manager of the Mankato MoonDogs Summer Baseball Club and has volunteered with LEEP as a Special Olympics Unified Partner and as the Committee Chair and visionary for LEEP s largest fundraising event, LEEP Legends: The Dugout Duel. Greg s favorite memory of volunteering as a Unified Partner was in 2015 when the Unified Basketball team he was playing on took 1 st place at the state tournament, It was a pretty cool way to end the season with a pretty special team. When asked what his favorite part of volunteering with he said, My favorite part about volunteering with LEEP is definitely getting to see the enthusiasm that each participant has for their sport/activity. Being able be a part of that as a Unified Partner is ablast and having the opportunity to help raise awareness and money for that through LEEP legends is really rewarding. Thanks so much to all the time and energy Greg has dedicated to making this community a better place for individuals with disabilities. Become a 2016 LEEP Member Where Programming has No Limits When you become a member in 2016 you will receive: LEEP Membership Card Discounted Fall Elegance Price FREE No Limits Sticker FREE Program Punch Cards to Win Prizes 3

4 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: New League Social info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation. Check out our first LEEP League Social! After our amazing sport leagues we will unwind with friends, play lawn games, eat dinner, and soak up some more rays! Celebrate the summer and all the fun you had at LEEP leagues with a final hoorah! We will be having a picnic style BBQ, lots of games, and of course fun with friends on the final day of league practice. * No transportation provided. * Note date change Location: Tourtellotte Park Date: Aug 15, 2016 Times Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Aquatics League Stay cool this summer with Aquatics League! We will be exploring a number of different swimming styles as we enjoy the outdoor air. Hurry spots are limited! Location: Tourtellotte Pool Dates: Mondays July 18-August 15, 2016 Times: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $40, $55, $70 *Cost includes staffing and 5 admissions to Tourtellotte Pool. *Limited transportation available- first come first served- 5 spots available Kickball League Check out this leisure fun league! We will be playing kickball over at Tourtellotte Park and enjoying a summer treat to keep us cool. Location: Tourtellotte Park Dates: Mondays July 18-August 15 Times: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 26 Cost: $15, $30, $45 *Cost includes staffing and 1 snack. *Limited transportation available- first come first serve 10 spots available Bowling League Knock down pins left and right with this awesome bowling league at the Wow!Zone! Sign up quick, spots are limited. Location: Wow!Zone Dates: Fridays July 29-August 26 Times: Limit: 42 Cost: $40, $55, $70 *Cost includes staffing. *Limited transportation available- first come first serve 10 spots available Fridays: June 8, 15, 22- City Center Mankato Walking Club - Don t forget to sign up quick for one of our favorite exercise classes, Walking Club! We will be checking out this year s Walking Sculpture Tour while we explore Mankato s City Center. Stroll along with your friends each week we as tour through our own great city. Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation. Location: 7/8 Blue Earth County Library Time: 7/15 Wheeler Park Limit: 12 7/22 Riverfront Park Cost: $15- no transportation, $25-1 way transportation, $35-2 way transportation Scholarships are Available! Applications can be found online at Looking forward to that special activity, but it s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Come into our office and fill out our scholarship form before the event and get up to 50% of your costs covered for the event! This can be used for Special Events, Night Activities, Classes, Youth Programming and Special Olympic Sports. *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. For more information regarding scholarships info@mankatoleep.org or call

5 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation for an extra $7 when registering. Saturday July 9 - North Mankato Fun Days - Join LEEP as we watch North Mankato s Fun Day parade and enjoy the festivities as we walk around Wheeler Park. We will eat at the different vendors and have a great time. Don t forget to bring extra money in case you want to buy souvenirs! Make sure to bring sunscreen, a bottle of water, and good walking shoes! *Cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal at the park, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Drop offs: 3:30-4:00 Limit: 10 Cost: $35 Friday July 15 - Grizzly s Dinner and a Movie in Kato- Join us as we enjoy a nice night out on the town starting with a meal at Grizzly s. We will enjoy a fantastic meal with some of our best friends and when we are through, we will head out to catch a movie at the theater. The group will get to decide which movie to see. Please bring extra spending money for any snacks at the movie. *Drop off time will vary depending on the start/end time of the movie our group chooses* *Price includes meal and movie ticket please bring extra money for any snacks at the movie * Movies will be PG or PG13 Meet at LEEP: 4:30pm Drop offs: 8:30-9:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40 Sunday July 17 - Waseca County Fair Day of Mayhem- Venture with the LEEP staff to the Waseca County Fair and enjoy the Waseca Mayhem Grandstand event! This LEEP event will feature demolition derbies, appliance races, and an obstacle race. We will also enjoy some great fair food, 4-H exhibits and animals, and countless exhibits! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation and 1 meal Meet at LEEP: 11:00am Drop offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $60 Friday July 22 Moon Dog s Game- LEEP will be headed once again to Franklin Rogers Park to watch the Moon Dogs take on the Waterloo Bucks, we will eat at the game and enjoy watching our home team! Register now for this fun night! *Cost of event includes: admission ticket, staffing, 1 meal, event, and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 6:30pm Drop-Off: 10:00-10:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40 Saturday July 23- Blues on Belgrade- Join LEEP as we go to North Mankato Blues on Belgrade blues and jazz festival. We will be eating lunch at one of the local vendors. There will also be different vendors with fun things to buy, so bring extra money. Help us soak in the sun as we dance to the fantastic music and support local musicians. Don t forget to bring sunscreen!*cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal, event, and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 12:00pm Drop-Off: 3:30-4:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $30 Saturday July 23- Wow! Zone Bowling and Pizza Party- Join us for your favorite event of the month! We will having a striking good time as we knock down pins at the Wow! Zone. For dinner we will be enjoying delicious pizza and pop. *Cost includes staffing, 1 hour of bowling, equipment, and 1 meal. Transportation is limited to first 10- for an additional $5 each way. Meet at Wow! Zone: 5:30pm Drop offs: 7:30-8:00pm Pickups: 7:30pm Limit: 20 Cost: $35 Sunday July 24 Rice County Fair- Venture with the LEEP staff to the Rice County Fair! This LEEP event will provide entertainment, 4-H exhibits and animals, countless exhibits, Grandstand Entertainment and great fair food! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation and 1 meal admission is free Meet at LEEP: 11:30 am Drop Offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40 Sunday July 31 Valleyfair and Soak City- LEEP will be enjoying the beautiful weather with a trip to Valleyfair and Soak City. You can ride the roller coasters, get your wings on the Flying Eagle, relax on the lazy river, wade into the wave pool, go down the thrilling water slides, or just take in the beautiful sunshine. We will be stopping at Subway before heading to the waterpark. Please bring a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Don t miss out on this exciting trip! *Cost of event includes: admission ticket, staffing, 1 meal, event, and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 9:00am Drop Offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $110

6 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation. Friday July 1- Fourth of July Party at Tourtellotte Park- Come join us at Tourtellotte Park and celebrate the Fourth of July! We will have red, white, and blue themed food and beverages that will definitely satisfy your holiday appetite! We will be topping the night off with sparklers! Location: Tourtellotte Park Time: Limit: 50 Cost: $6 Tuesday July 5- Fireworks Bingo at LEEP- The Fourth of July celebration continues at LEEP with fireworks themed bingo. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Thursday, July 7 Birthday Bash- LEEP invites all July birthdays and friends for an evening of birthday games and celebrations. Today is National Strawberry Sundae day so this month we will be enjoying Strawberry Sundaes. *July Birthdays get in for FREE! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday July 8- Movies and Munchies- Escape the summer heat and enjoy this month s movie pick and chow down on some hot buttery popcorn! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Tuesday July 12- Nature Scavenger Hunt- Join the hunt, and may the odds forever be in your favor! Come show us your skills and be the first to find all of the treasures on our Scavenger list and win a prize. The adventure starts at the Elk s Nature Center in Rasmussen Woods. Location: Elk s Nature Center Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Thursday July 14- Healthy Living- Summer Fun Zumba with Goldie- Jump around with Goldie s super fun Zumba class! This fitness class is great for that beginner as well as the expert dancer! Come one, come all for this great and low impact exercise class. *Note time change Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Friday, July 15- Summer Pizza Party- Hurry and sign up for the best party of the month! We will be dining on hot and steamy pizza and cool refreshing pop. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $6 Tuesday July 19 Summer Craft- Join LEEP at Sibley Park to make a nature inspired suncatcher wind chime. We will start with a walk around the Sibley Park gardens to collect our nature inspiration, and then we will assemble our suncatcher wind chimes Location: Sibley Park (meet by playground) Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Thursday July 21- Food around the Campfire- What better way to spend a summer evening than enjoying some good food around a campfire with some friends. We will be cooking hot dogs and s mores over the fire and enjoying some lemonade. *Meet at Elk s Nature Center 555 Stoltzman Rd. Mankato Location: Elk s Nature Center Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 Friday July 22- Summer Karaoke at LEEP- Summer loving had me a blast, or at least you will if you join us at LEEP for summer karaoke. Hurry up and register for the chance to belt out your favorite summer song. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 *Night activities continue on next page 6

7 *Night activities continued Tuesday July 26- MRCI Legendary Bingo- Check out this month s Bingo event over at MRCI! Win fun prizes and hang out with all your friends. *Meet at 15 Map Drive Mankato MRCI Building Location: MRCI Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Thursday July 28- Dance Party at LEEP- Now is no time to be shy, dust off those dancing shoes and head on down to LEEP for a summer dance party. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday July 29- Ice Cream Social at Riverfront Park- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice scream! Join LEEP at Riverfront Park as we chill out with some ice cream and great company. Location: Riverfront Park Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 With summer weather well upon us, LEEP would like to remind all participants/ staff/ guardians to always pay attention to the weather. Programs will be held as scheduled if there is a Severe Weather Watch in effect. It will be up to participants/ staff if they would like to attend. In order to not be charged, cancelations must be called in prior to the event start time. It is LEEP s policy to cancel any and all LEEP programs if a Tornado Warning is in effect. No phone calls will be made to participants/ staff/ guardians, but all participants will be given a refund if the program was canceled prior to the program start. Please call our Cancellation Line to confirm whether or not programs running at Watch: Programs will continue as scheduled. Severe Weather / Tornado Warning: Programs are automatically canceled. As always, staff/ guardians are required to check participants in with LEEP Staff prior to leaving the program. This will help eliminate any confusion and will ensure all participants safety. LEEP Advisory Council Next Meeting- Date: Monday July 11 th, 2016 Time: 6-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room Current 2016 Members: President- Eugen Kavan Vice President- Jason Sturenberg Secretary- Stephanie Mondloch Programs Representative- Lynn Braun Special Olympics Representative- Chris Backes Outreach Coordinator- Jenn Prybylla Michelle Newton, Belle Hagemeyer and Amie Post Want to Join? Contact Adam at or at programs@mankatoleep.org for more information. Walk with LEEP in the North Mankato Fun Days Parade Saturday, July 9 Put on your LEEP apparel and join LEEP as we walk in the North Mankato Fun Days Parade. We will be spreading the word about LEEP and passing out candy as we walk take part in this North Mankato tradition. Contact Adam at or at programs@mankatoleep.org to add your name to the list. *participation in the parade is separate from the North Mankato Fun Days special event.

8 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Wondering if a program is cancelled? Call our Cancellation Line at: For the most up to date information. Please do not leave a message, they will not be returned at this number NA: 4 th of July Party at Tourtellotte Park 2 No Programming Fourth of July Weekend 3 No Programming Fourth of July Weekend 4 No Programming Fourth of July Weekend Office Closed 5 NA: Fireworks Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 6 SO: Softball 7 SO: Golf NA: Birthday Bash Strawberry Sundae 8 CL: Walking Club NA: Movie and Munchies 6:30-8:30pm 9 SE: North Mankato Fun Days parade and lunch at Fun Days 10:30am - 3:30pm SO: Bocce Ball Area Tournament Dakota Meadows SO: Bocce Ball LE: Outdoor Pickle Ball League 5:30-6:30pm Advisory Council Meeting 6:00-7:00pm SO: Golf NA: Nature Scavenger Hunt at Rasmussen Woods SO: Softball SO: Golf (2 nd payment due) NA: Healthy Living- Goldie Bosard Zumba CL: Walking Club NA: Summer Pizza Party SE: Grizzly s Dinner and a Movie in Kato 4:30-8:30pm SO: Softball Area Tournament Alexander Park Faribault, MN 17 SE: Waseca County Fair Day of Mayhem 11:00-5:00pm 24 SE: Rice County Fair 11-5:00pm Red Wing, MN 18 SO: Bocce Ball LE: Kickball League 5:30-6:30pm LE: Aquatics League 5:30-6:30pm Mackinac Island, MI 25 Red Wing, MN 19 SO: Golf Area Tournament at Terrace View NA: Summer Craft 6:30-8:00pm Mackinac Island, MI 26 Red Wing, MN 20 SO: Softball (2 nd payment due) Mackinac Island, MI SO: Golf NA: Food around the Campfire Mackinac Island, MI CL: Walking Club NA: Summer Karaoke at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm SE: Moon Dog s Game 6:30-10:00pm Mackinac Island, MI SE: Blues on Belgrade 12:00-3:30pm SE: Bowling and Pizza at Wow! Zone 5:30-7:30pm SE: Valleyfair and Soak City 9:00am-5:00pm SO: Bocce Ball LE: Kickball League 5:30-6:30pm LE: Aquatics League 5:30-6:30pm SO: Golf NA: MRCI Legendary Bingo 6:30-8:00pm SO: Softball NA: Dance Party- Hottest Dances 6:30-8:00pm NA: Ice Cream Social at Riverfront Park LE: Bowling League SO: Softball Regional Tournament at Brook Peterson Fields Waconia, MN Denver, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO 8

9 LEEP Registration Checklist July 2016 For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will help eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee NA 7/1 4 th of July party at Tourtellotte Park $6 SE 7/9 North Mankato Fun Days $35, $42 NA 7/5 Fireworks Bingo at LEEP $3 SE 7/15 Grizzly s Dinner and a Movie in Kato $50, $57 NA 7/7 July Birthday Bash $3 SE 7/17 Waseca County Fair Day of Mayhem $60, $67 NA 7/8 Movies and Munchies $3 SE 7/22 Moon Dog s Game $40, $47 NA 7/12 Nature Scavenger Hunt $3 SE 7/23 Blues on Belgrade $30, $37 NA 7/14 Healthy Living- Summer Zumba with Goldie $3 SE 7/23 Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party $35, $42 NA 7/15 Summer Pizza Party $6 SE 7/24 Rice County Fair $40, $47 NA 7/19 Summer Craft $3 SE 7/31 Valleyfair and Soak City $110, $117 NA 7/21 Food around the Campfire $6 CL Fridays Walking Club $15, $25, $35 NA 7/22 Summer Karaoke at LEEP $3 LE Mondays Kickball League $15, $30, $45 NA 7/26 MRCI Legendary Bingo $3 LE Mondays Aquatics League $40, $55, $70 NA 7/28 Dance Party- Hottest Hits $3 LE Fridays Bowling League $40, $55, $70 NA 7/29 Ice Cream Social at Riverfront Park $6 LE 8/15 New League Social $3 Reminder All fees must be paid by the date of the event or $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need financial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. * Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal processing fee. Can be processed in the LEEP office during regular business hours. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge Total Amount Due: Total Credits: Total Payment: Participant s Name: 9

10 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN Permit #300 Return Service Requested Proud Partner of: Providing the Greater Mankato Area with exceptional service since Our Mission is to enrich lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities. The newsletter is also available on our website at Editor: Adam Kronebusch Address or Name Change? Is your contact information correct and up to date? Would you prefer to be removed from our mailing list? Please contact LEEP: or call N. 4 th ST. Mankato MN 56001