Community-Otsego-Summer2022

OTSEGO Spring | Summer 2022 community Quality educational, enrichment and recreation classes for preschool children, youth & adults in the Otsego community. www.728communityed.com 2

table of contents early childhood Featured Class: pages 2-3 NEW! SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING) Early Childhood Family Education Shinrin-Yoku is the practice of immersing our senses in nature with the Discovery Learning Preschool intention of enhancing our well-being. It is a mindful practice in which Little Learners • Parenting you experience the forest with all five senses. You will be led through a series of connective invitations that slows you down, awakens your senses, and opens up your awareness to a beautiful healing connection youth, K-12 to nature. The experience is gentle and accessible to almost anyone at any fitness level. Please dress in comfortable clothes and bring a water pages 4-10 bottle. Saturday May 21 | 1 session | 9:30am-12:30pm | $39 Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics • Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB01P22 Academics • Crescendo High School Saturday Jun 4 | 1 session | 9:30am-12:30pm | $39 Special Interest • Aquatics • Little Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB01S22 Learners Tuesday Aug 23 | 1 session | 6:30-9:30pm | $39 Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB02S22 adult pages 11-17 Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language registration page 18 View the Spring-Summer our mission brochure online at To build community through citizen www.728communityed.com involvement and lifelong learning while or pick one up at your educating, inspiring and empowering local school or business. ALL of our learners across ISD 728. 1 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

etaabrlelyofcchoilndtheonotsd BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR NEW! STICKY, SLIMY SCIENCE ► AGES 3-6 SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME Come dressed in your play clothes, because things are about to get »  BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers messy! Explore all different kinds of sticky, slimy, messy science who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement experiments! Instructions and recipes will be sent home so you can try because of negative behaviors. them with your family, too! Children must be potty-trained to attend. »  BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build Mon-Wed Jul 18-20 | 3 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $59 positive behavior skills. Prairie View E/MS Rm A115 Door 2 | #YEESTSL01S22 »  BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, MY LITTLE HORSE CAMP ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. Campers will get to ride a real horse, meet and learn about the different horses and learn how to groom the horses -- all with a focus on safety! »  For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. In addition, campers will create an art project and have an opportunity »  BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a to make horse treats to feed their new four-legged friends! Class fee includes parent and child, and parent/guardian is expected to remain part of Wright County Family Service. with their camper during the entire duration of the camp. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants and layers YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT OR depending on weather. Bring a water bottle. ASTM/SEI certified helmets PARENTING TEENS provided. Camps are held rain or shine; facility has an indoor barn and arena. Boulder Pointe is located at 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen. »  This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community Saturday May 14 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $59 includes adult resources. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT02P22 »  It is open to ISD 728 students and area residents who may not be Monday Jun 20 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $59 includes adult in school. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT01S22 »  For information or to register, contact ECFE at 763-241-3524, your Monday Jul 18 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $59 includes adult school counselor, school nurse or Ivan Sand Community High Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT02S22 School. Monday Aug 1 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $59 includes adult »  Home visits are also available. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT03S22 »  This program is co-sponsored by ISD 728, Ivan Sand Community LOCATION High School and ECFE; special events funding provided by Three Rivers Community Foundation. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center »  Classes are held at the Handke Center and are on-going during 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen the school year. »  Classes are free. \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS »  This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at the ECFE center. »  Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child development, parenting and community resources. »  Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. There is no fee for home visits. 2 2Fall 2015 • Registe7r 6o3n-l2in4e1-a35t 2w0ww•.7R2e8gcisotmermounnlinityeeadt.cwowmw.7•287c6o3m-2m41u-n35it2ye0d.com • Spring | Summer 2022

early childhood DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGES 3-5 CHILDCARE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Discover a place where children can explore, Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s learn, laugh and grow! Discovery Learning experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available for all Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For Childhood Family Education, is a highly the 2022-2023 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2022 and recognized and sought-after program with they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, an independent nonprofit organization of Minnesota business and community leaders using private sector When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best strategies to improve school readiness. A 4-star rating is an indicator a for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to program is using the practices that best prepare children for kindergarten. attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Discovery Learning Preschool offers professionally trained, caring With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, teachers, customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning and fun environment and, as part of the school district, the program program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offered in Elk River, program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming, be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs. lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. Choose the program that works best for your family. All classes are HOW TO REGISTER Sep 2022-May 2023; specific class schedules will be sent August 2022. Register today at www.isd728.org/Preschool-Registration. To register for before and/or after preschool childcare, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 3S org/EdVClub-Registration. If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact 3 days a week with a parent/child day once per week. the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2022-2023 opens June 1, 2022. Prairie View Elem Mon/Wed 8:30-11:00am & Thu 6:00-7:30pm DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB Tue/Thu/Fri | 8:30-11:00am DAILY RATES 2022-2023 DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 4S 4 or 5 days a week with parent/child event days throughout the year. Prairie View Elem Tue-Fri | 1:00-3:30pm Otsego Elem Mon-Fri | 8:50-11:20am Tue-Fri | 12:50-3:20pm 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $12 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $25 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $32 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $32 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $44 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2022-2023 Please note: All EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Wrap-around DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL! childcare sites may have a designated maximum registration. Once that maximum registration number is reached, registration will be closed to new FOR A BROCHURE CALL US AT 763.241.3524. families; families interested in registering will be added to a waiting list in the order of receipt and will be contacted as space becomes available. 3 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING EDVENTURE CLUB- SUMMER PART-TIME? Using EdVenture Club-Summer part-time is a flexible option to meet a family’s needs and is built to fit around your schedule. You can choose 1-5 days per week and choose six hours or less per day for $25/day, or more than six hours a day for $36/day. Is your student attending summer Targeted Services or Special Ed-ESY? Our part-time EdVenture Club- Summer option conveniently wraps around their schedule. WELCOME TO EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER! WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? EdVenture Club-Summer is an engaging summer camp program for Please indicate in the online student profile any special needs of your students who have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade by June child such as health or medical concerns, allergies, medications, etc., 2021. EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly mini-camps five days and if your child has an IEP or receives special services during school. a week throughout the summer months and is conveniently located at (NOTE: As a District 728 program, our Community Education/EdVenture Hassan, Parker, Meadowvale, Otsego, Prairie View, Rogers, Twin Lakes Club-Summer staff may share any necessary information with other and Westwood Elementary schools. EdVenture Club-Summer features District 728 staff that will assist staff in providing the best experience for both full-time and part-time options and is available Jun 13-Aug 31, 2022. your child.) Full-time allows your child to attend our program five days a week from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Part-time allows you to plan your child’s care around WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? your schedule where you can pick and choose which days they attend. Youth will experience fun projects, hands-on learning, a weekly field trip Each week features exciting new themes for students ranging from and recreational activities while strengthening relationships in a structured, cooking, acting, music and more with students participating in academic caring environment. and recreation activities on a daily basis. Free time is also available each day. Classes are divided by grade level at a 1:14 staff-to-student ratio. WHO CAN ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? WILL YOU OFFER SWIM LESSONS AS YOU HAVE Students in public or private schools, in-district or out-of-district... DURING PAST SUMMERS? everyone is welcome! Children must have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 by June 2022. Unfortunately, we will not be offering swim lessons during Summer 2022. The VandenBerge pool will be closed all summer while work is being WHY EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER AND NOT DAYCARE? done on the building and we have no alternative space to offer weekday lessons. The benefits of EdVenture Club-Summer include sharing time with friends of the same age, new learning experiences, recreation activities, DO YOU OFFER A SIBLING DISCOUNT? special events and use of school facilities. The program also qualifies as a tax deduction. EdVenture Club-Summer offers a 10% discount for additional siblings. WHY ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER FULL-TIME, REGISTRATION 5 DAYS A WEEK? Register online at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer. Each week features a different mini-camp. Children benefit from five Registration opens April 1, 2022. days a week because they experience a fuller curriculum with hands-on experiences. They also have opportunities for connecting with friends, HOW MUCH DOES EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER COST? choice time and endless opportunities with our “activity boxes.” As a bonus, when you sign up for a full week the average daily rate is less Schedule Options First Child than the part-time daily rate. Full Time, Mon-Fri $173 2022-2023 EDVENTURE CLUB 6am-6pm Per week Registration for Fall 2022 EdVenture Club Before/After School and Non-School Days Part Time, Mon-Fri $41 will open on June 1, 2022. > 6 hours/day Per day . Part Time, Mon-Fri $29 < 6 hours/day Per day 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 4

youth GLITTER, SHIMMER AND GLIMMER ► AGE 5-10 Do you love art and things that shimmer and sparkle? Draw and paint, sculpt and collage, and make your projects shine using glitter, gems, sparkles, and more. You'll create sparkling hearts, sculpt glittery clay birds, paint on canvas, design a collage, and add some flash to other dazzling projects that shimmer and glimmer. We'll paint our nails and make a cool wearable accessory. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. Mon-Thu Jul 25-28 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Abrakadoodle Staff | #YAFSHMR03S22 MOTHERS' DAY MUG ► GRADES K-5 I CAN DRAW THAT! ► AGES 5- 10 Paint your own one-of-a-kind mug! Using a variety of food-safe glazes, This is more than just an ordinary drawing program! You'll learn how personalize an unfinished clay mug for Mom, Grandma, or someone to draw animals, plants, faces, landscapes, and everything in between special. This project is fun to make and will brighten anyone's day. All using simple shapes and an innovative step-by-step method. Explore the supplies are included. Mugs will be left with the instructor to be fired. use of contrast, light/shadow, volume, and other art concepts to make Projects will be ready for pick-up on May 4 at the Handke Center, 1170 your drawings come to life. Take your sketchbook home at the end of Main Street, Elk River, 8:30am-4:00pm. camp. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. Wednesday Apr 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $15 Mon-Thu Jul 25-28 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAFMDAY03P22 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Abrakadoodle Staff | #YAPDRAW01S22 MACRAMÉ SPRING WALL HANGING SUCCULENT FAIRY GARDEN OR DINO PARK ► GRADES 3-5 WORKSHOP ► AGE 6+ WITH ADULT Macramé is the classic craft of making knots using cords, rope, yarn or Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical thread to create decorative or wearable items. Learn two easy macramé fairy garden or Dino Park. Bring your favorite adult to help you choose knots to make a delightful, Spring-inspired wall hanging. from a variety of planters and succulents to build your dream fairy garden or Dino Park. One garden is included with each registration. If Wednesday May 11 | 1 session | 3:30-5:00pm | $19 you are registering as a parent/child combo, you can choose multiple Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFMCRO01P22 gardens during the registration process. ACRYLIC POURING ► GRADES 3-5 Tuesday Jun 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm $35 One Kit/ $65 Two Kits/ $95 Three Kits Let the paint and your creativity flow as we learn the art of acrylic Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hake | #AAAFGGG01S22 pouring. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, this project is a fun (and messy) painting craft that produces beautiful results. You'll go home with ATTENTION a 10x20\" canvas. If attending an after school class, please send Tuesday Apr 19 | 1 session | 3:30-5:00pm | $25 permission to school informing staff that your Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | #YAPACLC02P22 student will be staying after. Students will ART LAB ► AGE 7-12 check in with EdVenture Club after school. Art is all about imagination. Each day you'll explore a variety of paints, All students should be picked up from mediums, and surfaces. Create with us as we design our own stamps, EdVenture Club immediately after class ends. make mosaic jars, construct stained glass sun catchers, and more! Please bring a water bottle and a peanut-free snack each day. Tue-Thu Jul 12-14 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $79 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFATLB01S22 5 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth EXPERIENCE THIS! SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - DISNEY'S CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS ► ALL AGES THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS ► GRADES 3-8 The Crescendo Music Summer Program offers 8 half-hour private lessons The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join meeting weekly from mid-June through mid-August. Fee includes music Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie, and others as they restore peace to the purchased for students as lessons progress. From guitar to piano, beginner jungle and stop the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. You will have the to advanced, we offer a well-rounded program for musicians at any level. opportunity to participate in all the elements of theater preparing for Lessons are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background- this live show, including staging, singing, dancing, and costuming. checked professionals. For additional program information and to complete Each participant will receive a role and a t-shirt. Bring a lunch, a water an interest form, go to www.isd728.org/Crescendo-Music. Once your bottle, snacks, and appropriate painting attire. The proceeds from the form is received someone from the Community Education office will contact performance go toward defraying the costs of the program. Tickets for you to arrange a specific time for your lessons. $5 general admission for performance can be purchased online. Mondays Jun 20-Aug 15* | 8 sessions | 3:30-7:30pm | $158 Handke Center Music Room Door 5 | Heidorn Mon-Thu Jul 11-20 | 7 sessions | 9:00am-4:00pm | $200 *Not meeting Jul 4 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Palashewski Tuesdays Jun 21-Aug 16* | 8 sessions | 3:30-7:30pm | $158 #YATJNGL01S22 Handke Center Music Room Door 5 | Henry *Not meeting Jul 5 Rehearsals: Mon-Thu Jul 11-20 | 9:00am-4:00pm View the Spring-Summer brochure Thursday Jul 21 | 10:00am-8:30pm online at www.728communityed.com Performance: or pick one up at your Thursday Jul 21 | 7:00pm local school or business. BEHIND THE CURTAIN SERIES - INTRO TO TECH THEATRE ► GRADES 5-9 Are you interested in theater, but don't want to be on stage? Tech is the place for you! We'll build and paint sets, create and hunt for props, and make lighting and sound cues, all for this summer production. Be part of the Production Team and help run the show! Bring a lunch/snack, water bottle, work gloves, safety glasses, and paint clothes. No flip-flops or sandals. The proceeds from the performance go toward defraying the costs of the program. Tickets for $5 general admission for performance can be purchased online. Mon-Thu Jul 11-20 | 7 sessions | 9:00am-4:00pm | $125 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Hess | #YATBHND01S22 Rehearsals: Mon-Thu Jul 11-20 | 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday Jul 21 | 10:00am-8:30pm Performance: Thursday Jul 21 | 7:00pm 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 6

youth NEW! MARVELOUS, MAGICAL CREATURES AND GRASP ► GRADES K-8 UNICORNS ART ► AGE 5-10 The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/math Do you love unicorns? How about narwhals and fairies? In this creative and skills sharp during the summer months. Grade K-3 students work from whimsical camp, we'll learn to draw, paint, sculpt with clay, and use a variety booklets and answer sheets; grade 4-8 students may choose the online of mediums and techniques to create magical and adorable projects such program in which lessons are viewed and completed online. Students as unicorns, narwhals, and all sorts of enchanting creatures. Please bring a submit lesson answer sheets weekly to qualify for end-of-summer beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. rewards. Workbooks, answer sheets and envelopes will be mailed to students or distributed at their school at the end of the current school Mon-Thu Aug 8-11 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 year (for students choosing this option). Please order the grade that Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Abrakadoodle Staff | #YAFMVLS04S22 corresponds to your student's 2021-2022 (current) grade. You may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate or recommended by your NEW! STICKY, SLIMY SCIENCE ► AGES 3-6 student's teacher. Returns or exchanges may be limited. Deadline for registration is end of day on Monday, Apr 18. Come dressed in your play clothes, because things are about to get messy! Explore all different kinds of sticky, slimy, messy science $39 Math only experiments! Instructions and recipes will be sent home so you can try $39 Reading only them with your family, too! Children must be potty-trained to attend. $69 Math & Reading Mon-Wed Jul 18-20 | 3 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $59 grades K-3 | #YTGGRSP01S22 Prairie View E/MS Rm A115 Door 2 | #YEESTSL01S22 grades 4-8 | #YTGGRS401S22 ONLINE CODING CLUB LEVEL 1 ► GRADES 2-5 JR STEM CAMP: THE GREAT OUTDOORS ► GRADES K-3 Computer coding is the language that tells computers what to do. It allows us to communicate with machines and create software programs and Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots, engineers! At Camp apps. Online Coding Club is led by live teachers who will help you learn Kelvin, we are engineering designs to help us explore the great important coding skills in a fun and easy way. Level 1 is an introductory outdoors. Construct a tent, engineer your own survival pack, make class that shows you how to handle user input, deal with motion and s'mores in your own solar oven and more! Join us for a week of fun and direction, and use your imagination to design your own characters. Basic adventure where everyone goes home a happy camper! typing skills needed, plus access to a Windows PC, high-speed Internet and the ZOOM meeting website. An email with online meeting information Mon-Thu Jun 20-23 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 and link will be sent prior to your online class. Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Engineering for Kids Staff | #YTSGROD01S22 Saturdays Apr 23-May 28 | 6 sessions | 9:30-10:10am | $90 ATTENTION! Online | Tech Tac Toe Staff | #YTSCCL101P22 STEM CAMP: SURVIVOR ISLAND ► GRADES 3-7 What would you do if you found yourself stranded on an abandoned island filled with dark caves, wild animals, cold temperatures, little food, and far away from the comforts of home? Work together with your tribe and compete against opposing tribes in specific engineering-related projects aimed at trying to escape to your freedom. The tribe with the most points at the end of the week will claim the honor of being the winners of Survivor Island! Mon-Thu Jun 20-23 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Engineering for Kids Staff | #YTSSURV01S22 Please use grade completed as of June 2022 when registering for all summer youth classes, camps and activities. 7 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! 3D PRINTING: BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT NEW! MAGIC OF OPTICAL ILLUSIONS AND ► GRADES 4-8 POTIONS ► GRADES K-5 3D printing is here to stay! Learn 3D modeling and printing while Are you curious about the world around you? How do your eyes work creating a working robot. Use 3D pens to understand printing in plastic and why can they play tricks on you? What ingredients from your kitchen and CAD software (computer-aided design) to design parts to be 3D can be used to make potions? Can you make pictures come to life? Try printed for your robot. At the end of the week, put together a basic all these things and more in this magical camp. dc-motor-powered robot to take home. Tue-Thu Aug 9-11 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $79 Mon-Thu Jun 27-30 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YTSMAGC01S22 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Engineering for Kids Staff | #YTSROBT01S22 JR WRECK-IT WEEK ► GRADES K-3 Smash! Crash! Boom! We are going to build stuff and break stuff! Using the Engineering Design Process, we'll create a wrecking ball, a catapult, safety mechanisms to protect a raw egg from impact and more! Put on your hard hat and safety goggles and let's wreck it! Mon-Thu Jun 27-30 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Engineering for Kids Staff | #YTSJWIW01S22 NATURE OF SCIENCE ► GRADES 2-5 LYNCH BASKETBALL CAMP ► AGE 7-11 Explore the ordinary stuff around us. Dissect and discover the different The Lynch Basketball Little Shooters Camp is a place for athletes to develop parts of a flower, create watercolor paints from flower petals, study the skills and fundamentals necessary to eventually play competitive 5-on-5 insects, play with sand, and so much more! basketball. Participants will learn basic skills and techniques that cultivate self-esteem and encourage teamwork. Fun contests for ball handling and Tue-Thu Jul 19-21 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $79 shooting help make this camp a blast for players! Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YTSNTRE02S22 Mon-Fri Jun 27-Jul 1 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $129 NEW! X-TREME BUILD AND RACE! RC CARS Prairie View E/MS Gym Door 1 | Lynch | #YMBLYNZ01S22 USING LEGOS® ► GRADES K-3 SKYHAWKS MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD Is building with LEGOs® your thing? Shift your building skills into high ► AGE 11-14 gear in this full-throttle camp! On your mark: design the fastest RC car. Get set: build your remote control car using LEGOs®. GO!: Race your Sharpen or discover your skills in track and field events such as sprint car against friends! We'll also have plenty of fun high-octane activities relays, shot put, discus, javelin and long jump. Skyhawks staff will use to fuel your week! Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage each special equipment, exercises and drills, safely combining technical day. No LEGO® projects will be taken home. development and fundamentals to help you prepare for your track and field future! Please bring appropriate clothing, running shoes, and a water bottle. Tue-Thu Jul 11-14 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Tech Tac Toe Staff | #YTLRACE01S22 DIGGIN' DINOS ► GRADES K-2 Wednesdays May 4-25 | 4 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $75 Rogers MS Gym Door A | Skyhawks Staff | #YMTHKR402P22 Do you dream of digging up dinosaurs, or taking a Jurassic journey? Then we've got the camp for you! Come spend a few days exploring and PLEASE NOTE: crafting dinosaurs with your fellow paleontologists! Please bring a water bottle and a peanut-free snack each day. The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Tue-Thu Aug 2-4 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $79 Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | #YTEDGND01S22 a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 8

youth HORSEBACK RIDING DAY CAMP ► GRADES K-12 Learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas, practice how to steer, stop, turn, walk, trot and canter (depending on experience). You might also make horse treats, create a craft project, or play games. And don't forget the time to feed and care for the horses. Proper attire includes close-toed shoes (no sandals), long pants and layers, sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, water bottle, a nut-free bag lunch, and snacks. You can also bring treats for the horses (optional). Helmets are provided. Camps are held rain or shine. Friday Apr 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 NEW! WEEK-LONG HORSE DAY CAMP ► AGE 6-17 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC01P22 Spend the whole week with the horses! Ride every day, learn how Friday Jun 17 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC01S22 (including bathing) and feed them at the end of the day. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience. On Friday, Monday Jul 11 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 parents and family are invited to see what you've been learning! Wear Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC02S22 long pants, closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops!), and appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of the barn. Bring sunscreen, a hat, bug Friday Jul 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 spray, a lunch, snacks and plenty to drink each day. Drop-off is at 9am Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC03S22 and pick-up is at 3pm each day. Monday Aug 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 Mon-Fri Jul 25-29 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-3:00pm | $495 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | YGHDAYC04S22 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHWKHC01S22 Tuesday Aug 16 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $105 COLLEGE PLANNING 101 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC05S22 Learn how to prepare your child and your family for college logistically, 3-DAY HORSE CAMP ► AGE 6-17 academically, and financially. The power is in your hands to make smart decisions about this next big step in your student's life. Experience everyday life at a barn, including riding, grooming and caring for the horses while making lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers! Monday Aug 8 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household Wear long pants, closed-toes shoes (no sandals), and appropriate Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCCLGP01S22 clothes for weather inside and outside of the barn. Bring sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, a water bottle, snacks and a lunch each day. You can FINANCIAL AID 101 also bring treats for the horses (optional). Helmets are provided. Camps are held rain or shine, as the facility has an indoor barn and arena. Discover what goes into a college's price tag and how to make a plan without a lifetime of debt. Learn why college is an investment, not just Tue-Thu Jul 12-14 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-3:00pm | $299 an expense. Explore the different forms of financial aid, how to apply for Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGH3DHC01S22 it, and how to read an offer letter. Get tips on what to do now to reduce your college and out-of-pocket costs. LOCATION Monday Aug 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCFAID01S22 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center WEATHER CANCELLATIONS 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. 9 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT INFORMATION NIGHT Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as lessons to help you be the best driving mentor you can be. Tuesday May 31 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01P22 DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ Complete Training Package: $349 (30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction) Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by Payment plan available: $149 due at registration; $200 by last class completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Classroom instruction only: $110 Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State-licensed and Mon-Fri Apr 18-29 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm | $349 certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV02P22 classroom instruction. ONLINE! Mon-Fri Jun 13-24 | 10 sessions | 8:00-11:00am | $349 WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI01S22 »  Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years Mon-Fri Aug 8-19 | 10 sessions | 8:00-11:00am | $349 of experience and training. They know the most effective ways to Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | Hudson | #YHDDRIV02S22 teach students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. EXPERIENCE THIS! »  Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. »  Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) »  Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and locations throughout the year. Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction NEW! PET PORTRAIT LINE and are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a DRAWING ► AGE 16+ supervised driving log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of which are Create a beautiful stylized portrait nighttime hours. If a parent attends a parent class, the required number of your pet with only black and of supervised driving hours decreases to 40, 15 of which are nighttime white lines on paper. We'll ask hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with you to submit a photo of your pet your student, for important information regarding the Driving Log, the before class to the instructor, who parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. will prepare the outline of your pet's face. During the class, you will fill Additional information for e-Learning Classroom courses (online): in the details with simple designs, »  All classroom materials will need to be picked up from the Handke lines, and dots, and leave with a Center (1170 Main Street, Elk River) no earlier than one week perfect ready-to-frame portrait! You prior to the start of course. Available pickup times are Monday- will receive a cellophane sleeve and Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. If you need to arrange other pickup times, hard chipboard backing to keep your art safe. please contact the Community Education office at 763-241-3520 or [email protected]. Thursday Apr 21 | 1 session | 7:00-9:00pm | $29 Rogers MS Art Rm Door A | Foxcroft | #AAWPPRT02P22 »  A few days prior to start of class, students will be added to the Schoology Course. If student does not attend ISD 728, you will receive an email with the access code to join the Schoology course. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 10

adult NEW! GRIEF NEW! UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY Grief comes from losing something. It can come from something as Some psychologists have said that anxiety is the most difficult emotion small as a broken favorite teacup or as momentous as having a loved of all to handle, yet everyone experiences it. This class will explain some one die. This talk will discuss the effects that grief has on us, the stages types of anxiety, give some self-help tips for managing minor anxiety, and that we go through, how to navigate the path through grief, and how to explain what treatment is available for severe cases. This class is great for come to wholeness again without what was lost. anyone experience anxiety or learning how to support a loved one. Tuesday Jun 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 Tuesday Jun 28 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 Online | Meadow | #AHMGREF01S22 Online | Meadow | #AHSUNDA01S22 ACUPRESSURE TO ASSIST WEIGHT LOSS NEW! LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION Acupressure is an eastern healing technique that involves pressing Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in this 2,500-year-old or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through practice that helps us overcome self-dislike and builds self-love and self- pathways called meridians. In this virtual workshop, you will learn acceptance. Meditation also helps us act more gently and lovingly toward the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost others, improves good relationships and helps heal problem ones, and metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress- teaches compassion and appreciating the good fortune of others. eating and strengthen the entire digestive system. Thursdays Apr 28-May 5 | 2 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $19 Tuesday May 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Meadow | #AHHLKNM01P22 Online | Novak | #AHTAAWL01P22 NEW! LONELINESS SOOTHE THOSE ACHY JOINTS Loneliness can be one of the most difficult of all emotions to handle. Do you have achy joints? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis, or just Loneliness is not just being alone; sometimes, solitude can be pleasant. creaky joints, this workshop is for you! Joint lubrication exercises are Loneliness carries the feeling of being cut off or alienated and lonely people simple and easy, yet produce remarkable results by helping to free your often add to their distress by drawing away from others. Learn about steps joints of pain. You'll also discover which nutrients help keep your joints you can take to get away from loneliness but still enjoy solitude. healthy. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared to learn some exercises! Tuesday Jul 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 Online | Meadow | #AHMLNLN01S22 Thursday May 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHGAJNT01P22 NEW! LIVING AS AN INSPIRED SINGLE PARENT NEW! HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP Now that there is a \"new normal,\" compliments of COVID-19 and other events, single parents are struggling to find their balance. This workshop For many of us, going to bed is the start of a fight to get to sleep. The offers parents key ways to create a solid and personally rewarding more we fight, the harder it is for sleep to come. This class will offer foundation to help them move forward onto the next phases of their lives. methods that have helped many people get to sleep easily and will explain which kinds of sleep loss requires medical attention. You will Thursday May 12 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $29 receive an email with the video meeting link prior to class. Online | Lynch/Albano | #ACPLISP01P22 Tuesday Aug 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 Online | Meadow | #AHESLEP01S22 ONLINE CLASSES An email with online meeting information and link will be sent prior to your online class. 11 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult EXPERIENCE THIS! A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TIKTOK In this fun class, we will take a look at the fastest-growing social media app called Tik Tok used by millions each day. Learn how it's used and how parents can make it safer for their kids. We'll cover everything you need to know as Tik Tok changes the future of social media. Wednesday May 18 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $25 Online | Welsh | #ACPTIKT01P22 NEW! SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING) CELL PHONES AND PARENTING - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Shinrin-Yoku is the practice of immersing our senses in nature with the intention of enhancing our well-being. It is a mindful practice in which When your child has a Smartphone, there are key things you should you experience the forest with all five senses. You will be led through know in order to keep them safe and secure. We'll help you understand a series of connective invitations that slows you down, awakens your recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, explore senses, and opens up your awareness to a beautiful healing connection parental control apps, and simplify this complicated technology so that to nature. The experience is gentle and accessible to almost anyone at you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. any fitness level. Please dress in comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Tuesday May 31 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $25 Online | Welsh | #ACPCPPT01P22 Saturday May 21 | 1 session | 9:30am-12:30pm | $39 Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB01P22 DIY CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP Saturday Jun 4 | 1 session | 9:30am-12:30pm | $39 Have you been wanting to make your own chunky knit blanket? Sign Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB01S22 up now for this class and learn how! The class includes all materials needed to make a 45x55\" or 40x60\" throw and personalized instruction. Tuesday Aug 23 | 1 session | 6:30-9:30pm | $39 The instructor will have a variety of colors to choose from at the class. Otsego Regional Park Otsego | Heisel | #AHHSYFB02S22 Food and beverages will be available for purchase before, during, and after the class. Monday May 23 | 1 session | 5:00-8:00pm | $69 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing | #AAFFKTC13P22 Monday May 23 | 1 session | 5:15-8:15pm | $69 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing | #AAFFKTC14P22 HELP YOUR TEENS, TWEENS OR Monday May 23 | 1 session | 5:30-8:30pm | $69 20-SOMETHINGS CLEAR THEIR SKIN Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing | #AAFFKTC15P22 NATURALLY Monday May 23 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm | $69 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing | #AAFFKTC16P22 Is your child battling skin problems such as acne, breakouts, sun damage, dryness, or irritation? Learn how to help your child clear acne LOCATION and blemishes quickly and effectively without medication. Discover how raw materials help build healthy skin cells, and receive recipes for Pour Wine Bar and Bistro shakes and smoothies that provide what is needed! A ZOOM meeting 15704 90th St NE, Otsego link will be sent prior to class. Thursday Jun 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHZCSKN01S22 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 12

adult CREATIVE SUSHI ROLLING AND POKE BOWLS INSTANT POT PASTABILITIES Discover how to make the perfect sushi rice, and discuss and brainstorm Lasagna, Creamy Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken with Pasta - OH MY! a myriad of fillings for sushi rolls, including vegetarian options, seasonal Discover deliciously nutritious pasta dishes using the Instant Pot. Two produce, and even leftovers. Practice the proper techniques for rolling a Instant Pot dishes will be created during this class. Choose one for your maki roll and a hand roll. Anything goes in creative sushi rolling -- no raw cook-along and watch a demonstration of the other. If you have two fish or sushi mat required. Instant Pots, make both! Wednesday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $35 Saturday May 14 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm | $35 Online | Scheck | #ADGSHPB01P22 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIPSTA01P22 NEW! EASY ETHIOPIAN/ERITREAN COOKING MAKE AHEAD MOLE AND MARGARITAS Ethiopian/Eritrean food is light, healthy, and flavorful, and ranges from Gather with friends for a pre-Cinco de Mayo cocktail party! Whip up very spicy to very mild. Experience the thrilling taste of exotic spices drinks to sip with queso to dip. All while you create and simmer a divine paired with vegetables, beans, and lentils, or meat sautéed with flavored mole sauce made from re-hydrated fruit, chili peppers, spices, nuts, butters and healthy oils. Every step in this virtual class is a delicious trip seeds and chocolate. Later, use your prepared sauce for Chicken Mole into the food culture of these historic countries. or Mushroom Mole Tacos. This sauce freezes well for future use. Tuesday Jul 12 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Sunday May 1 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 Online | Selam | #ADGETHP01S22 Online | Scheck | #ADGMARG01P22 NEW! HOMEMADE EGG ROLLS AND SAMOSAS WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Enjoy restaurant-quality egg rolls and samosas made right in your own kitchen! These appetizers have flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas, and dipping sauces in this virtual class. Tuesday Aug 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 ONLINE! COOK-ALONG CLASSES Online | Selam | #ADGEGSM01S22 The following will be sent via email prior to the class HOMEMADE PIEROGIES meeting date: Perfect your Pierogies during this virtual cook-along class! Start with • ingredient list (to allow time for shopping) homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for • instructor recipes (if applicable) joy! You'll also discover how to freeze these little dumplings and store • informational materials (if applicable) them for a rainy day. • the Zoom meeting link Saturday Apr 30 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADCHMPG01P22 13 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult MONETIZE WEBSITES, BLOGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA WITH AFFILIATE MARKETING Learn how to earn income from selling other people's products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your website and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Discover where to find free and low-cost opportunities, how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions, and how to avoid scams. You'll also uncover secrets to increasing your site's ranking and visibility. Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $25 BECOME A COMMUNITY ED INSTRUCTOR! Online | Krusemark | #ANOWBSM01S22 Do you have a special talent, skill, or passion that you would love NEW! MAKE MONEY WITH A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT/ to share with the community? Have you ever thought of becoming a WORD PROCESSING BUSINESS Community Education instructor? Earn extra money doing something you love! If you can create a class, we would love to meet you! Attend If you can type, you can make money at home using your computer. You our free information session about teaching for Community Education. will discover how and where to find clients, how to advertise/market your Pre-registration is required. Participants will receive an online video services, home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money conference link prior to online class. with a computer. There is a definite need for your services! Pre-requisite: \"Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas.” Wednesday Aug 10 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $0 Online | #AGJCEIN01S22 Thursday Jul 14 | 1 session | 8:00-9:00pm | $25 Online | Krusemark | #AGJVAWP01S22 NEW! USING AMAZON'S KINDLE DIRECT TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR BOOK FOR FREE NEW! EXPLORE 250 LEGITIMATE HOME-BASED BUSINESS IDEAS Whether you're looking to publish a paperback-type novel or short ebook, this tutorial will teach you step-by-step how to create an Amazon Are you tired of working for someone else? Turn your talents and KDP account, format your manuscript and upload it to the Kindle hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber platform. You'll discover how to create a book cover from available of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch and a comprehensive business start-up workshop. Discover more than 250 write an author bio for your Amazon page. legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, ways to market your product/service, and how to take tax deductions. Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 4:00-5:00pm | $25 Online | Krusemark | #AGKAKSP01S22 Thursday Jul 14 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $35 Online | Krusemark | #AGJHMBS01S22 NEW! EXPLORE 50 DIFFERENT SELF-PUBLISHING OPTIONS Self-Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for you? You will discover the pros and cons of the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. You will leave with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. Participants must attend \"Beginner's Guide to Getting Published\" before attending this class. Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 3:00-4:00pm | $25 Online | Krusemark | #AGE50PB01S22 View the Spring-Summer brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 14

adult NEW! INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR TELEVISION OR MOVIES In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms, formats for television and the big screen, and how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will also get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 9:00-10:00am | $15 Online | Krusemark | #AGKSWTM01S22 INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVERS NEW! ARMCHAIR TRAVELS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK Explore the voiceover industry! Discover current trends, opportunities and tools you need to find success. Read a real script and receive Theodore Roosevelt National Park is unique among National parks, as coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve it preserves not only the stunning landscape of the area but also the your delivery. This class is a one-time, 90-minute, one-on-one video memory of an extraordinary person. Roosevelt visited the area in 1883 chat class! Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com. Upon completion and went on to have a ranch there. Join our instructor as he shows you of registration, you will be contacted to set up your live 1:1 online class landscapes, wildlife, and more in the park. for a date and time of your availability. Thursday May 19 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Jun 1-Aug 31* | 8:00-9:00pm | $49 Online | Grammond | #ARVTRSV01P22 Online | Voices For All, LLC | #AGJITVO01S22 SAVVY TAX STRATEGIES NEW! FADING ADS OF THE TWIN CITIES Fact #1: Taxes can be complicated. Fact #2: No one wants to pay Do you remember seeing old painted ads on the sides of buildings for more than their fair share. Join financial expert Justin Bettinger as he Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, and warehouses? Our cuts through the jargon and complexity to help you create an efficient instructor, Jay Grammond, has been drawn to Fading Ads, or \"Ghost retirement tax strategy. You will also learn how to avoid common - and Signs,\" for quite some time and in 2020 he signed a deal to publish a costly - mistakes with your investments, health care and estate. book about the topic. Join Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this sort of \"Art Gallery.\" Tuesday May 3 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Prairie View E/MS Media Door 1 | Bettinger | #ANTSTXS01P22 Tuesday May 17 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHFDTC01P22 ONLINE CLASSES NEW! ESTATE SETTLEMENT 101: NOT A TIME FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING An email with online meeting information and link will be sent When the estate of a deceased individual is not settled correctly or in a timely manner, there can be serious consequences for both the executor prior your online class. and the beneficiaries. Join this seminar to learn all about this important yet often confusing and time-consuming responsibility. Tuesday May 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Litfin | #ANEESST01P22 15 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult WILLS VS. TRUSTS Wills and Trusts are two distinct legal vehicles, and it is important to understand how they differ as they relate to the distribution of assets, executor appointments and charitable designations. Learn how to avoid the most common and costly mistakes in estate planning. Tuesday Jun 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Litfin | #ANEWLTS01S22 WRITE YOUR OWN WILL HOME BUYING PROCESS 101 If you were to pass away unexpectedly, would your wishes be carried Whether it is your very first home, dream home, or investment property, out? Who would coordinate the probate for your estate? Who would the home buying process can be intimidating. This class will walk you be the guardian of your children? To whom would your assets be through the ever-changing real estate market and empower you to make distributed? This class will help you answer these questions through educated purchasing decisions. We will help you create a plan based on drafting a basic will with guidance from a licensed attorney. your goals, limitations, timeline, and the market specifically in the area you are looking to buy. Tuesday Apr 12 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $59 Individual/$109 Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Helseth | #ANEWYOW01P22 Tuesday Apr 5 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Rogers MS Media Door A | Olson | #ANNHMBY01P22 WHO WILL INHERIT THE MESS? SELL YOUR HOME 101 This valuable presentation covers important aspects of estate planning that most attorneys and advisors do not address, such as Thinking about taking advantage of the hot Seller's market? Learn how beneficiary forms, Transfer on Death (TOD) and Payable on about current local market conditions, how to prepare your home to sell, Death (POD) designations can be used to complement a successful marketing techniques, the importance of the initial list price, and real and comprehensive estate plan. Learn how to keep your estate out of estate secrets to help you get top dollar. court and make sure your assets pass quickly and smoothly to your beneficiaries. There will be time for questions during the class. Tuesday Apr 19 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Rogers MS Media Door A | Olson | #ANNSHME01P22 Tuesday Apr 5 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Litfin | #ANEHTMS01P22 NEW! HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN YOUTUBE CHANNEL BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STARTING A FREE BLOG Learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your Join the world's largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn instructions, talents/gifts, and more with the world and your audience! step-by-step how to start a free blog with WordPress, choose a template, emphasize your blog content with a creative name, share your expertise, Wednesday Jun 1 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $25 and how to connect your domain/website. Online | Welsh | #ATSYTBE01S22 Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $35 Online | Krusemark | #ATLBGFB01S22 GUARANTEE We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring | Summer 2022 16

adult ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Is your goal is to become a published freelance writer? This workshop Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. Discover how to become listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and a published writer, submit manuscripts correctly, find the right publisher, transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. write query letters and when and how to get an agent. Learn 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. HOPE (ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES) Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 1:00-3:00pm | $35 Our HOPE program provides, events, activities and classes designed Online | Krusemark | #AGEGPBL01S22 specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables participants to have social, recreational and educational opportunities WRITING FOR ONLINE BLOGS, MAGAZINES AND and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, WEBSITES self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to participate in any You don't need a journalism degree or published articles to write for of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family anyone's online blog, magazine or website. Some opportunities offer members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word or more! In this fast-paced join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get virtual course, you will learn how to find ideas, sources, and more than on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. 1,000 opportunities that pay. Summer Season Kick-Off! Saturday Jul 16 | 1 session | 5:00-6:00pm | $25 Online | Krusemark | #ATLWBMW01S22 Join us to get the sUMMER HOPE flyer SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS hot off the press! Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your Tuesday May 17 | 6:00-7:30pm business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset Handke Center | Elk River or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! Learn how to craft a simple but effective social media check out the upcoming classes marketing strategy, listen directly to customers, and implement tips to as you enjoy a night of grow your business. FREE Bingo, prizes & treats! Tuesday May 10 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $25 RSVP by calling (763) 241-3520 or register online! Online | Welsh | #AWSSMDA01P22 PLEASE NOTE: The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 17 Spring | Summer 2022 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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ISD 728 Community Education 1170 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330 EXPERIENCE MORE! aMaintain Reading & Math Skills Over the Summer! aConveniently Delivered to Your Home or Complete Online! aEarn Prizes & Certificates for Completing Assignments! SUMMER MATH & READING PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-8 More Info on Page 7 www.728communityed.com