Connection

CLOSED FOR SEASON

Buy your dicounted Valleyfair tickets here! Click “Buy Now” below to purchase your Good Any Day Admission ticket, Ride & Refresh ticket, Weekday Saver ticket, or a Two Day Admission ticket!

Major credit cards and PayPal accepted. Bring your printed ticket to the gate for admission.

The Connection provides Century College students discounted tickets to select metro area events. Stop by the Connection (West 1205) or call 651.779.3358 for current offerings.

Examples of tickets provided at the Connection:

• Disney on Ice
• Shrine Circus
• Harlem Globetrotters
• WWE Raw
• Monster Jam
• Holiday Shows
• Renaissance Festival
• State Fair
• Marcus Snack Coupons
• Sun Ray Lane Bowling Passes
• And many more!

*Due to rising prices of tickets, we no longer carry Timberwolves, Vikings, or Twins tickets.

 

 

Attention Century College Students! Not available this season.

Hope you are enjoying your semester. The Minnesota Wild is excited to announce an exclusive ticket offer for college students of Century College. These tickets are in the Lower Level Corners/Ends and Bar Rails, Single Attack.

*Please use your Century College email address (.edu) for access to this exclusive offer*

If you have any Minnesota Wild Ticket questions, please contact Jessica.Weinel@Wild.com

Latex (standard one-color balloon) and Mylar (foil) balloons are available for purchase to students and staff in a variety of colors.

Balloon orders will be filled while you wait – it only takes 5 minutes.

• Latex Balloons - $.50 Each
• Shiny Mylar Balloons - $1.00 Each

Student Clubs and Organizations: The Connection will provide free helium if you bring your own balloons.

Menu limited due to current circumstances.

• Popcorn: .25
• Pepperoni Hot Pocket: .75
• Steak and Cheese Chimichanga: .75
• Sundae Cone: .75
• Can of Ravioli: $1.00
• Corn Dog: .50
• Fruit Bar: .50
• Snickers Ice Cream Bar: .50
• Klondike Bar: .50
• Ramen Noodles cup: .50
• Breakfast Sandwich: .75
• Cookie: .50
• Granola Bar: .25
• Pop Tarts: .50
• Danish and Rolls: .50/each

We have also added many other healthy items to grab on your way to class! For example, Chobani yogurts, Clif bars. and trail mix are all now available!

The Connection provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to check out various equipment free with your student ID. Each item is available on a 5-day rental term. Call 651-779-5765 or email studentlife@century.edu for up to date rental availability.

Fishing Equipment

Tackle Box x 2 (fully equipt)

D Shock Fishing Rod (Open Reel)

Zebco Prostaff

Zebco 33 Authentic

Zebco 33 Authentic Spincast

Camping Gear

Tent (3 and 4 person)

Sleeping Bag (5 total)

Latern

Headlamps

Igloo Cooler

Assorted Camp Cooking Equipment

Cooking Propane Stove

Backpacking Propane Stove

Backpacking Packs

Folding Chairs

Paddling Rentals

SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)

Kayak (x3)

Canoe (x2)

Oars for SUP, Kayak, Canoe

Life Vests

Vehicle Mounting Kits

Return Policy
Should the item fail to be returned within the allotted time frame, it will cost the individual $5.00 a day up to the amount of the item. Should the item not be returned after one week, the item will be charged to the individual and turned over to the business office where a hold will be placed on your account.

The Connection provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to check out various equipment free with your student ID. Each item is available on a 24-hour rental term. Call 651-779-5765 or email studentlife@century.edu for up to date rental availability.

Athletic Equipment/Backyard Games

• In-Line Skates
• Snowshoes
• Sports Equipment
• Soccer Balls
• Footballs
• Indoor and Sand Volleyballs
• Basketball
• Kickball
• Disc Golf Set
• Tennis and Badminton Racquets
• Table Tennis
• Bocce Ball
• Croquet
• Horseshoes
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Bean Bag Toss

Return Policy
Should the item fail to be returned within the 24-hour time frame, it will cost the individual $5.00 a day up to the amount of the item. Should the item not be returned after one week, the item will be charged to the individual and turned over to the business office where a hold will be placed on your account.

Golf

Golf.com - Developed by the editors of Golf Magazine, this site helps you find courses all over the world. You’ll also find equipment reviews, tour information, and a travel section.

Beginner’s Guide to Learning Golf - This web site provide information about golf etiquette and technique for beginners. It also has helpful links to the history and rules of golf.

Disc Golf Courses

Professional Disc Golf Association - Find disc golf courses in the U.S. and Canada. This site, developed by the Professional Disc Golf Association, also has links to the PDGA tour, pro shops, and disc golf rules.

Campgrounds

Explore Minnesota features a comprehensive guide for lodging and camping facilities. The activities section includes links to state parks, resorts, scenic areas, biking and hiking paths, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, water parks and more.

Walking/Jogging Paths

The Gateway Trail Association - The Gateway Trail is a beautiful, paved 18-mile trail that runs from St. Paul to Stillwater. This site includes info on parking, facilities, along with info on biking, in-line skating, walking, jogging, horseback riding, and cross country skiing.

Cross-Country Ski Trails

Minnesota DNR - Cross Country Ski Trails - Find information on trail conditions, snow depth, and north shore ski trails.

Road & Mountain Biking Trails

Minnesota TRAILS - A Parks and Trails Journal - This site features a guide to 14 of Minnesota’s best biking trails, and includes a map, information on food and lodging in towns along the trails.

Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) - Trail information includes distance, difficulty level, layout, directions, and great rail pictures, including links to events, races and trail conditions.

Lakes - Fishing

Minnesota DNR - Shore Fishing in the Metro Area. Locate shore fishing lakes in the seven-county metro area that are maintained and stocked by the Fishing in the Neighborhood Program. The site includes information on fish identification, equipment, and fishing licenses.

Students, faculty and staff may rent the popcorn machine for free.

Reservations

1. Contact studentlife@century.edu to reserve the machine.
2. The machine may not leave the Century College campus.
3. It is the reserving party’s responsibility to pick up and drop off the machine at the Connection.
4. The popcorn machine must be cleaned upon return.
5. When placing a reservation we will need to know:

- The name and contact info of the sponsoring individual/group
- Event location
- The time frame you will need the machine
- The number of people expected at your event

Popcorn

1. Purchase your own popcorn, butter, and salt (we recommend using Sam’s Club for these items.)
2. Popcorn can be obtained free if you’re renting the maching for a student activity.
3. Popcorn can be ordered through the Connection, if you’re hosting a non-student event.

Popping Instructions

1. Let warm up for 5 minutes.
2. Place 1/2 cup butter and one tablespoon salt in the kettle.
3. Place one and a half cups of popcorn kernels.
4. When popcorn slows down, tip kettle.
5. Wipe down lid and rim of the kettle.

 

Students, staff and faculty can check out various board and card games free.

• Each item is available for 24 hours.
• If you do not return the item within 24 hours, there is a $5 per day late fee.
• After one week, a hold will be placed on your account in the Business Office.

Complete this form before renting games.

Video Games

• PS4
• Wii U
• Wii

Games

• Checkers
• Giant Checkers
• Chess
• Giant Chess
• Cranium
• Monopoly
• Skip- Bo
• Trivia Pursuit
• Uno
• Upwords
• Yahtzee
• Jenga
• Giant Jenga
• Cribbage
• Life
• Phase 10
• ESPN Jeopardy
• Seinfeld Trivia
• Family 7+ Mancala

Other Equipment

• Table Tennis (Balls and Paddles)
• Billiards

The Connection on West Campus offers free local faxing. The Library also offers local and long-distance faxing.