Elk River Winter Community Booklet

ELK RIVER communityWinter | Spring 2020 Quality educational, enrichment and recreation classes for preschool children, youth & adults in the Elk River community. www.728communityed.com 2

table of contents early childhood Featured Event: pages 2-4 CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 Early Childhood Family Education • Have you ever wondered what the future holds for you? This Career Discovery Learning Preschool • Exploration Fair can help you discover career options and point you Little Learners • Parenting in the right direction! Gather information and talk with professionals in a variety of fields including education, science and engineering, youth, Pre K-12 parks and recreation, public services, health care, large and small businesses, military, technology, law enforcement, marketing and pages 5-13 communication, finance, accounting, law, transportation and more. You can also get information about job shadowing opportunities. Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics • Admission is free, but please RSVP at www.isd728.org/Career- Academics • Music • Crescendo • Fair-2020. High School • Aquatics • Little Learners Monday Feb 24 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm • Special Interest Handke Center Gym Door 5 recreation NOW LOOKING FOR CAREER VENDORS! page 14-16 If you are interested in sharing your career path, contact us at 763.241.3520 or [email protected]. Elk River Parks & Recreation programs adult pages 16-25 Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest • Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety • Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language Programs on pages 14-16 are brought to you our mission directly by Elk River Parks and Recreation. To build community through citizen Call 763.635.1150 or visit involvement and lifelong learning while www.elkrivermn.gov/Register educating, inspiring and empowering to register or for additional program info. ALL of our learners across ISD 728. 12 FWainll t2e0r|1S5pr•inRge2g0is2t0er•oRnelingeistaetr wownlwin.e72a8tcwowmwm.7u2n8itcyoemd.mcoumnity•ed7.c63o-m241•-3572603-241-3520

early childhood YOGA CALM® ► AGE 3-5 W/ADULT SHAMROCKS AND SHENANIGANS ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Discover the five principles of Yoga Calm® and the tools needed to help us stay calm and regulated in a stressful world! Both children and Explore the craziness of a Minnesota Spring on the Nature Explore grown-ups will participate in the activities that include mindfulness, breath Classroom! Dress for the weather. work, and yoga-based movement to stay present in the here and now with kindness and curiosity. Yoga Calm® is a registered trademark of Thursday Mar 12 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $5 Still Moving Yoga, LLC. All rights reserved. Please bring a yoga mat or Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EVNSHAM01W20 blanket, if possible, and a comfort item for you and your child. Class may be held outside periodically, so dress for the weather. NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Fridays Jan 17-Mar 6* | 6 sessions | 11:00am-12:00pm | $15 Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEPYOGA01W20 Dress for the elements and experience the wonder of nature. Get the *Not meeting Feb 7, 14 full experience of our certified nature classroom by playing with our natural building materials, tree fort fabric, art materials, sandbox and Saturdays Jan 18-Mar 7* | 6 sessions | 9:30-11:00am | $15 more! Free admission; no registration necessary. Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEPYOGA02W20 *Not meeting Feb 8, 15 Monday Jan 13 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EDDNATU01W20 SATURDAY MORNING GYM TIME ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Valentine’ Do you have children who need to run off extra energy? Parents and Saturday, Feb 8 children get active together by running, jumping, playing ball and 11:00am-2:00pm more! First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults and Handke Center EVFERNETE! children). Food l Games l Prizes l Book Fair Pay at the door: $2.50/child without pass; $10/5-day pass Pass accepted at any drop-in play location. RSVP www.isd728.org/ECFE-Valentines-Carnival-2020 Saturdays Jan 11-Mar 28* | 11 sessions | 9:30-11:30am Handke Center Gym Door 5 *Not meeting Feb 8 WHERE ARE ALL THE MINNESOTANS? ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Minnesota winters are long! What do we do to enjoy them? Join us in our Nature Explore outdoor classroom as we try some of the great outdoor activities a Minnesota winter has to offer: ice fishing, sledding, even flying kites and marching in a parade. Dress for the weather! Friday Jan 24 | 1 session | 3:30-5:00pm | $5 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EVNMINN01W20 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 2

early childhood DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGES 3-5 Choosing the right preschool program is essential for giving your child the tools needed to be successful in school and in life. Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, an independent nonprofit organization of Minnesota business and community leaders focused on improving school readiness. A 4-star rating is an indicator a program is using the best practices to prepare children for Kindergarten. ► DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL: »» Is staffed by professionally-trained, caring teachers. »» Offers customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe and fun environment. »» Is part of the school district and has access to the district’s resources. »» Is conveniently offered in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming. »» Offers a transportation option to/from school. If your home address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district busing. Transportation requests are processed by the Early Childhood office. For additional information, contact the Discovery Learning Preschool office at 763-241-3524. »» Offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available at all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. See page 4 for more information about EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. ► COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM AND UNPARALLELED RESULTS Discovery Learning Preschool has revolutionized its curriculum and embedded core fundamentals in all of the classrooms. Overall opportunities for learning are provided through individual and group times. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology, and process skills are part of the program curriculum, all while having FUN! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is seeing unprecedented results with their customized classroom experiences. Four-year-old students are tested and compared to peers across the state. The results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful and prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides the tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three. ► PARENT EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT Core to our program is parent education. A professional and highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The Parent Ed component focuses not only on the child’s experience in preschool, but the family as a whole. ► REGISTER FOR THE 2019-2020 (CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR) DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CLASSES If you are interested in applying for Discovery Learning Preschool 2019-2020, please contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. A $49 non- refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (or will be waived if requesting fee assistance). You will need to provide family and child information, emergency contact information, medical info (allergies, asthma, etc.) and Early Childhood Screening information when registering. If applying for reduced or waived tuition, income information and verification is required; income guidelines are provided when registering online. If you need more information, or would like to visit one of our classrooms to meet a Parent Educator or preschool staff member, contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 2020 2021 The 2020-2021 (next school year) Discovery Learning Preschool brochure will be mailed to ISD 728 residents with children age 3-4 in mid-January 2020. www.728communityed.com 3 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood EARLY CHILDHOOD EDVENTURE CLUB CHILDCARE - DISCOVERY SCREENING LEARNING SCHOOL YEAR Early Childhood Screening is an With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, opportunity for children and their parents EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that to participate in a free health and complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends developmental screening after their 3rd your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most birthday. State law requires screening for Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. all children entering public school Kindergarten, ideally at age 3. For the 2019-20 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? 2019 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and are not best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this free screening attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee program before entering Kindergarten, or have an equivalent screening scale does not apply to this EdVenture Club program. from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early Your child is escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Childhood Screening. Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 during lunch or the full day. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible »» Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. to transport when using EdVenture Club. »» Health and developmental problems/concerns can be identified If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery earlier and help provided sooner; families may be referred to Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club community health and educational services including School office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2019-2020 is open at Readiness Preschool and ECFE. www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. »» Screening is free, easy and good for your child. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB RATES WHAT HAPPENS DURING SCREENING AND WHAT Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2019-2020 DOES IT INCLUDE? 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $10 The parent attends the entire screening process with their child. The screening appointment includes a speech and developmental 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $22 progress review by a screening specialist and a review of your child's vision, hearing, height, weight and immunization history with a health 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $28 professional. The parent/s will participate in a family factors interview to review the screening process and talk about any concerns they may have, and finish with a summary interview. IS SCREENING REQUIRED? Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted to enter public school without having Early Childhood Screening and up-to- date immunizations. If you are planning to send your child to private or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT TODAY! Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule, or call 763-241-3525. 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $28 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 4

youth EDVENTURE CLUB EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS ► GRADES K-5 CONVENIENT FUN Fun enrichment activities and outings are offered on days that school is not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for AFFORDABLE the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag SAFE MORE THAN CHILDCARE lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. EdVenture Club is a unique program that These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day camp format; the sites are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Please note: In the event of low or combines fun enrichment activities with high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. extended hours for your convenience! MONDAY JAN 20 | DREAMS AND MLK EdVenture Club provides a quality extended We’ll take this day to remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s dreams and create a few of our own through crafts and conversations. day experience that complements the school MONDAY JAN 27 | MERFOLK day and includes enrichment activities for Deep in the ocean lies a mythical creature, or is it creatures? Explore the reading and math, physical education, science, mysterious creatures of the ocean, and create a few Merfolk to take home. art and more for grades K-5. MONDAY FEB 17 | TEAM BUILDING GAMES Morning Program: Learn skills through fun and silly games to help you work and play with other students and adults. Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday FRIDAY MAR 20 | MARCH WEATHER through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and March weather is full of changes, some good and some not-so-good. other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 Learn why March is a special weather month in the United States. times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. THURSDAY MAR 26 | PAPER TAKES FLIGHT Afternoon Program: How many years have people been creating paper airplanes? Learn some Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each history about paper airplanes, then be ready to fold and fly a few of your own. day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See schedule at your site for weekly activities. FRIDAY MAR 27 | SATURN REGISTRATION What’s with all those rings? And how many moons does Saturn have, anyway? We will try to answer these questions and more about the Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal sixth planet from the sun. at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm 1 day/week $16 1 day/week $18 2 days/week $25 2 days/week $30 3 days/week $32 3 days/week $36 4 days/week $38 4 days/week $42 5 days/week $44 5 days/week $48 Sibling Discount Additional students in a family profile will receive a 10% discount. LOCATIONS THURSDAY APR 9 | GROWING EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE How many things can you think of that grow? Some take a longer time to grow than others; does a vegetable grow at the same rate as a Lincoln Elementary flower? Let’s take a look at the things that are growing around us. Meadowvale Elementary MONDAY APR 13 | TAKE A BATH Parker Elementary Twin Lakes Elementary Do all animals use water to take a bath? What are some different ways animals bathe? Let’s find out! Plus, we’ll discover some other unique EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS habits animals have! Meadowvale Elementary REGISTRATION Parker Elementary Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for Non-School Days Twin Lakes Elementary Childcare at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family 5 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! IT'S A SUPERHERO STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superhero Storytime! Put on your costumes and join Ms. Robin as we read about fun battles, silly villains, and how together we can SAVE THE DAY! Through rhymes, finger plays, flannelgraphs, scarves, and shakers we'll fly up, up and away and create a sparkly mask to take home. Wednesday Mar 25 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEESHOS01W20 NEW! DINOROARS STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 LADYBUG MUSIC CLASS ► AGE INFANT-5 YEARS W/PARENT Dinosaurs are taking over this storytime! What do they eat? Can they learn to be kind? How can we grow a dinosaur? Join Ms. Robin for This music class exposes families to wonderfully eclectic music in an this prehistoric STOMP where we'll find answers and more in amazing environment that encourages participation and silliness through singing, books, stories, fingerplays and songs! It'll be a ROARing good time and instruments, dance and more! Little ones will express themselves and your student will leave with a dinosaur (craft) of their own! discover their creativity using their bodies and voices, linking their joy and excitement for music to their parents and caregivers. A Ladybug Wednesday Apr 15 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Music CD and digital downloads are included with the class. Siblings of Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEEDRST01P20 registered students who are 6 months and under are free! NEW! SHHH…IT'S A SLEEPY STORYTIME! Thursdays Jan 16-Feb 20 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm ► AGE BIRTH TO 12 YEARS W/PARENT $99 1 child w/parent; $148.50 2 children/parent; $198 3 children/parent Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY01W20 Wear your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and join us for an action- packed family storytime that's all about bedtime! Ms. Robin will share Thursdays Feb 27-Apr 2 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm exciting stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelgraphs, scarves and $99 1 child w/parent; $148.50 2 children/parent; $198 3 children/parent shakers, and you'll even make a take-home craft. This family storytime Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY02W20 together will help you build the foundation for a child who loves to read! Thursday Apr 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $6 One Child/$12 Family Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEESHST01P20 NEW! X MARKS THE SPOT STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 Thursdays Apr 16-May 21 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm $99 1 child w/parent; $148.50 2 children/parent; $198 3 children/parent Walk the plank to this PIRATE-themed storytime! Ms. Robin will captain Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY01P20 our ship as we hunt for doubloons, swab the deck, wear eye patches, and create a Pirate Hook craft. Discover what happened to the Bubble NEW! IMAGINATION STATION ► AGE 3-6 Bath Pirates! Find the true buried treasure -- a love for reading -- through action-packed stories, songs, flannelgraphs, scarves, rhythm sticks, and Does your child like acting and pretending to be someone else by rollicking pirate activities! changing their voice, their facial expression or the way they walk? Join us for some fun theater exercises and games. Students will use their Friday Mar 20 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family imagination to expand on some of their favorite stories! Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEEXMSP01W20 Monday Apr 13 | 1 session | 9:15am-10:00am | $15 PLEASE NOTE: Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company #YEAHBIS01P20 The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 6

youth TWINKLE TOES BALLET AND TAP ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. We will focus on dance, movement and balance while teaching peer and group interaction, taking turns and other important life skills. Our instructor will keep the music and curriculum moving, while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting and guiding their little dancer. Please bring both ballet and tap shoes. age 2-3 w/parent BALLET & TAP ► AGE 3-10 Fridays Feb 28-May 22* | 10 sessions | 10:00-10:30am | $35 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEA01W20 Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an *Not meeting Mar 20, 27, Apr 10 atmosphere of discovery and fun. Develop confidence, coordination, musicality and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative exercises, age 4-5 w/parent creative routines and dance terminology. Classes are planned per age Fridays Feb 28-May 22* | 10 sessions | 10:35-11:15am | $45 group and increase in skill work at each level. Please bring both ballet Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEB01W20 and tap shoes. *Not meeting Mar 20, 27, Apr 10 Level 1 | age 3-4 JAZZ & HIP HOP ► AGE 3-10 Mondays Jan 27-May 18* | 15 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $75 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTA01W20 Have FUN while learning the fundamentals of hip hop and jazz! Dance *Not meeting Feb 17, Apr 13 to the latest beats while working on body isolations, bounce, rhythm and movements influenced by some of today's hottest celebrities and dance Level 2 | age 5-6 choreographers. Classes are planned per age group and increase in Mondays Jan 27-May 18* | 15 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $75 skill work at each level. Please wear comfortable shoes. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTB01W20 *Not meeting Feb 17, Apr 13 Level 1 | age 3-5 Tuesdays Jan 28-May 19* | 15 sessions | 6:30-7:10pm | $79 Level 3 | age 7-8 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | DeMars | #YADHIPA01W20 Mondays Jan 27-May 18* | 15 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $75 *Not meeting Feb 25, Apr 14 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTC01W20 *Not meeting Feb 17, Apr 13 Level 2 | age 5-7 Tuesdays Jan 28-May 19* | 15 sessions | 7:15-7:50pm | $79 Level 4 | age 9-10 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | DeMars | #YADHIPB01W20 Fridays Jan 31-May 22* | 15 sessions | 5:30-6:30pm | $85 *Not meeting Feb 25, Apr 14 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTD01W20 *Not meeting Mar 27, Apr 10 Level 3 | age 8-10 Tuesdays Jan 28-May 19* | 15 sessions | 7:55-8:35pm | $79 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | DeMars | #YADHIPC01W20 *Not meeting Feb 25, Apr 14 ATTENTION! View the Winter/Spring brochure online at Dance students should wear proper dance attire: leotard with tights or a fitted top www.728communityed.com and bottom. Hair should be pulled back. or pick one up at your local school or business. 7 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS PRAIRIE FIRE THEATRE: PINOCCHIO ► AGE 7-16 The Crescendo Music Program provides individual music lessons to students from Kindergarten through adulthood. Successfully running From the Enchanted Forest of the Blue Fairy to the Isle of Fun, follow for over 20 years, we take the hassle and stress out of the student Pinocchio's adventures as he learns what it means to be a real boy. experience by providing all of the necessary tools for high quality lessons at a reasonable price. We offer a well-rounded program Mon-Sat Apr 13-18 | 4:30-8:45pm | $79 for musicians at any level. Our school-year program consists of Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | #YATPNCO01P20 approximately 30 half-hour private lessons meeting weekly from mid-September through mid-May. Music is purchased for students Rehearsals: as lessons progress. Performance opportunities and an end of the Monday Apr 13 | 4:30-6:30pm* year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons Tue-Thu Apr 14-16 | 4:30-8:45pm are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background-checked *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. professionals. Private Lessons: $711 per school year payable in *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. monthly installments of $79. Instruments tentatively available: guitar, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and ukulele. For additional program Performances*: information and to complete an interest form visit https://www.isd728. Friday Apr 17 | 7:30pm org/Crescendo_Music. Saturday Apr 18 | 11:00am *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. Mon-Thu Sep 12-May 21* | $711 or $79/month Handke Center Music Room Door 5 NEW! COZY FLEECE BLANKET ► GRADES 1-5 *Not meeting dates will be shared at registration Everyone loves tied fleece blankets because they are soft, warm and NEW! CREATIVE DRAMATICS ► GRADES K-3 cozy! Why not spend an afternoon creating your own? Discover how to make an easy no-sew tied blanket! The blanket will be double sided and Kids are natural stars! Young children with vivid imaginations and a 1.5 yards long. desire to perform will enjoy this acting class designed just for them! We will work with your child to teach them the basics of acting, mime, and Thursday Jan 23 | 1 session | 4:15-5:30pm | $25 movement on stage. Lincoln Elem Music Rm Door 2 | #YAFCFLB02W20 Mondays Mar 9-23 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:45pm | $55 Tuesday Feb 4 | 1 session | 4:15-5:30pm | $25 Meadowvale Elem Music Rm Door 7 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company Parker Elem Music Rm Door 3 | #YAFCFLB06W20 #YATDRMA01W20 Tuesday Feb 11 | 1 session | 4:15-5:30pm | $25 Tuesdays Mar 10-24 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:45pm | $55 Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | #YAFCFLB09W20 Parker Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company #YATDRMA02W20 ATTENTION! If attending an after school class, please send permission to school informing staff that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Club after school and be picked up from EdVenture Club after the class. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 8

youth NEW! EXPLORE THE DESERT THROUGH ART NEW! THE ART OF NATURE ► GRADES K-5 ► GRADES K-5 Let creativity flow and grow as you make spring come to life! Expand Paint, draw and sculpt your way through the beauty of the desert while your creative potential and have fun exploring mixed media techniques exploring different art techniques. Draw a succulent garden, paint a including drawing, painting, and sculpture! Each artist will bring home a desert sunset, sculpt a camel at an oasis, and create a personalized new spring-themed project every week. succulent sign. Take home a new project each week. No experience necessary. Wednesdays Mar 4-18 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $55 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Knight | #YAPGROW05P20 Wednesdays Apr 22-May 13 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Knight | #YAPDSRT05P20 Wednesdays Mar 4-18 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $55 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPGROW06P20 Wednesdays Apr 22-May 13 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPDSRT06P20 Thursdays Mar 5-19 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $55 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | Knight | #YAPGROW07P20 Thursdays Apr 23-May 14 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | Knight | #YAPDSRT07P20 Thursdays Mar 5-19 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $55 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPGROW08P20 Thursdays Apr 23-May 14 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPDSRT08P20 NEW! CANVAS FUN: CATS IN LOVE ► GRADES K-5 NEW! WINTER WONDERLAND ► GRADES K-5 Love is in the air! And you'll love this project! Paint a sweet silhouette of two cats with acrylic paint on a 9x12\" stretched canvas. Unleash your inner artist! Paint, draw, and sculpt your way through winter. Have fun learning to draw ice skating penguins and sculpting Wednesday Jan 22 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 an adorable snowman. Discover new painting techniques while using Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | KidzArt Staff | #YAPCATS02W20 watercolors! Bring home a new project each week! CANVAS FUN: SPRING BUNNY ► GRADES K-5 Wednesdays Feb 5-26 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Knight | #YAPWNDR05W20 Let's celebrate spring by painting a bunny and daffodils on an 8x20\" canvas with acrylic paints! We'll lead you step-by-step through creating Wednesdays Feb 5-26 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 a work of art that will remind you of spring all year long! Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPWNDR06W20 Monday Apr 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 Thursdays Feb 6-27 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | KidzArt Staff | #YAPBUNY01P20 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | Knight | #YAPWNDR07W20 Monday Apr 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 Thursdays Feb 6-27 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | KidzArt Staff | #YAPBUNY03P20 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPWNDR08W20 NEW! COOKIE DECORATING SOCIAL ► GRADES 3-5 Make art you can eat when you learn the art of cookie decorating! We'll guide you step-by-step through outlining, flooding and adding simple details as you decorate 6 season-themed cookies. You'll go home with your OWN set of 6 cookies and a special gift. No previous decorating skills are necessary. Tuesday Apr 21 | 1 session | 4:15-6:15pm | $45* Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Fogelson | #YAUJFSP01P20 *USE PROMO CODE COOKIE10 AND SAVE $10 ON COOKIE DECORATING SOCIAL CLASSES! 9 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION ► GRADES K-8 TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring including hand building, coil, slab and wheel throwing, and finish your (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit project using one of many glazing colors or techniques. Projects can be individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online grades K-4 Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. Wednesdays Mar 4-May 13* | 10 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $75 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYA01W20 $349-6 Sessions *Not meeting Mar 25 $495-9 Sessions $649-12 Sessions grades 4-8 $939-18 Sessions Wednesdays Mar 4-May 13* | 10 sessions | 6:15-7:15pm | $75 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYB01W20 NEW! JUNIOR ROBOTICS - ROAR! ► GRADES 1-5 *Not meeting Mar 25 Discover the fascinating world of robotics using LEGO® bricks! Create NEW! BREAKFAST ANYONE? ► GRADES 3-6 a walking giant, ferocious lion, terrible pterodactyl, and other interesting creatures! Use drag-and-drop icon-based software to program Have you heard someone say that breakfast is the most important your creations to walk, roar, flap their wings and more! LEGO® is a meal of the day? See why food and kitchen safety is so important trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, while creating tasty breakfast dishes we'll enjoy in class! A variety of authorize, or endorse this site or program. ingredients will be used in class, some of which may be associated with food allergies. Please note any food allergies when you register. Wednesdays Jan 22-Feb 12 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | Youth Enrichment League Saturday Apr 18 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $15 #YTSROAR01W20 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YGUBRAN01P20 Mondays Feb 3-Mar 2* | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 CHESS CLUB ► GRADES 1-8 Twin Lakes Elem Media Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSROAR02W20 Amaze your friends and impress your opponents! Increase your IQ while *Not meeting Feb 17 having fun playing chess and competing for prizes. Learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. This is an Thursdays Feb 6-27 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 excellent opportunity to develop or build your chess skills. Parker Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSROAR06W20 grades 1-5 Saturdays Mar 7-Apr 25 | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $99 Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS102W20 grades 6-8 Saturdays Mar 7-Apr 25 | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $99 Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS202W20 ATTENTION! If attending an after school class, please send permission to school informing staff that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Club after school and be picked up from EdVenture Club after the class. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 10

youth NEW! JUNIOR ROBOTICS - MAKE IT MOVE! EXPERIENCE THIS! ► GRADES 1-5 Make it MOVE! Use LEGO® bricks to construct a soccer goalie, boat, airplane and other cool things that are meant to move! Discover how using basic STEM engineering concepts and drag-and-drop icon-based software will cause your awesome creations to block shots, weather a fierce storm, spin their propellers and more! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Wednesdays Apr 1-22 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMIMO01P20 Thursday Apr 2-30 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS Parker Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMIMO06P20 ISD 728 Community Education is proud to offer the American Red *Not meeting Apr 9 Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, which combines the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on Monday Apr 6-May 4 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 drowning prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who Twin Lakes Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. #YTSMIMO05P20 View available lessons online at www.728communityed.com. *Not meeting Apr 13 BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ INTRO TO CODING WITH SUPER HEROES ► GRADES 1-3 Are you new to babysitting or looking for ways to polish your skills? Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop Create your own platform video games! Choose your own storyline safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing starring your favorite superheroes, add challenges and difficulty, then accidents, learning to care for children of various ages and taking share by email or post on the web to challenge your family and friends. care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to You'll practice math, logic, and programming and put your video participate in the last 15 minutes of this class. game talents to work! The game will be in an animated Flash format, viewable in most internet browsers. Bring a jump drive, or files can be NON-SCHOOL DAY! Monday Jan 27 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 emailed to parents. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST02W20 Saturday Feb 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $55 Saturday Feb 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YTVCOSH01W20 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST03W20 ATTENTION! Saturday Mar 28 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST02P20 If attending an after school class, please send permission to school informing staff NON-SCHOOL DAY! HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ that your student will be staying after. Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility to Students will check in with EdVenture make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as severe Club after school and be picked up weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend time asking from EdVenture Club after the class. \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to avoid boredom and discussing things all home-alone children should be aware of. Monday Feb 17 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA01W20 11 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth KARATE ► AGE 4-11 MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK ► GRADES 6-8 Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of Track offers something for everyone! You can race, hurdle, jump or responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to throw as part of the team. Schedule includes up to three meets per take foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's season with transportation provided for the away meets. Meets are education and see how they benefit. weather-permitting and may or may not be rescheduled. Schedule will be available the first week of practice. age 4-6 Tue/Thu Jan 14-Jan 30 | 6 sessions | 6:15-6:45pm | $49 Mon-Thu Apr 20-May 20 | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4601W20 Salk MS Commons Door S | #YMTMSTR03P20 Tue/Thu Mar 5-24 | 6 sessions | 6:15-6:45pm | $49 Mon-Thu Apr 20-May 20 | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4602W20 VandenBerge MS Gym Door N | #YMTMSTR02P20 Tue/Thu Apr 14-30 | 6 sessions | 6:15-6:45pm | $49 SPRING FLING BASH ► GRADES 5-6 Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4601P20 Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging out! age 7-11 Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. Student ID Tue/Thu Jan 14-30 | 6 sessions | 6:50-7:20pm | $49 required at check-in. Parents, please do not drop off your child before Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7101W20 6:00pm, and be at the school by 8:00pm for pick-up. Drop off and pick up at Door T. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Contact Gary Pioske at Tue/Thu Mar 5-24 | 6 sessions | 6:50-7:20pm | $49 [email protected]. Free admission and concession item for your Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7103W20 student when you volunteer! Pre-registration required; registration deadline is Monday, Mar 30. Tue/Thu Apr 14-30 | 6 sessions | 6:50-7:20pm | $49 Twin Lakes Elem Cafeteria Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7101P20 Friday, Apr 3 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $5 Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPFLNG01P20 JETS SPRING CHEER CLINIC ► ENTERING GRADES 2-12 ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 What's it like to be on a competition cheer team? Give it a try! Learn ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship tumbling, motions, stunts and more at the Jets Spring Cheer Clinic. decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the Tuesday Mar 24 | 1 session | 5:00-8:00pm | $25 actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. Handke Center Gym Door 5 | #YMCCHER01P20 Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students JETS CHEER TRYOUT CLINIC ► GRADES 2-11 should bring a calculator and two pencils. Don't miss the chance to try out for the Jets Competition Cheer Team! Wed/Thu Mar 11 & 12 | 2 sessions | 6:30-9:00pm | $94 Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Doorway To College | #YTCZACT03W20 Mon-Fri Apr 13-17* | 4 sessions | 5:00-7:00pm | $59 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | #YMCJETS01P20 *Not meeting Apr 15 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 12

youth EXPERIENCE THIS! DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State-licensed and certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of classroom instruction. CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Have you ever wondered what the future holds for you? This Career Exploration Fair can help you discover career options »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of and point you in the right direction! Gather information and talk experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach with professionals in a variety of fields including education, students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. science and engineering, parks and recreation, public services, health care, large and small businesses, military, technology, law »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. enforcement, marketing and communication, finance, accounting, law, transportation and more. You can also get information about »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law job shadowing opportunities. Admission is free, but please RSVP at requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they www.isd728.org/Career-Fair-2020. 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 and are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with your student, for important information regarding the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. Monday Feb 24 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm Complete Training Package: $339 Handke Center Gym Door 5 Payment plan available: $139 due at registration, $200 by last class Classroom instruction only: $100 NOW LOOKING FOR CAREER VENDORS! Behind-the-Wheel training only: $280 (Call 763-241-3520 to register) If you are interested in sharing your career path, contact us at Mon-Fri Feb 18-Mar 2 | 10 sessions | 2:30-5:30pm 763.241.3520 or [email protected]. Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV03W20 *Please note: This class starts on a Tuesday DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT INFORMATION NIGHT Mon-Fri Mar 9-23* | 10 sessions | 2:30-5:30pm Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #YHDDRIV04W20 Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class, *Not meeting Mar 13 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 Mon-Fri Apr 28-May 13* | 10 sessions | 2:30-5:30pm as lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. Class is Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #YHDDRIV02P20 free, but please register. *Please note: This class starts on a Tuesday *Not meeting Apr 30, May 8 Thursday Dec 19 | 1 session | 7:30-9:00pm | $0 Elk River HS Rm 135 Door A | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN05F19 PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday May 6 | 1 session | 4:30-6:00pm | $0 The decision on whether a class will run is Elk River HS Rm 135 Door A | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN02P20 made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 13 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

recreation EXPERIENCE THIS! SOCCER SHOTS MINI ► AGE 2-3 Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Saturdays Jan 25-Mar 14 | 10:00-10:30am | $96 YMCA Gym SOCCER SHOTS CLASSIC ► AGE 4-5 (PRE-K) SOCCER SHOTS FREE FUN DAY! ► AGE 2-8 Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to Soccer Shots will be providing a free interactive demonstration for children focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We ages 2-8 prior to our inaugural winter 2020 season. Please make sure also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, your child is wearing closed-toe shoes, no cleats. A certified Soccer Shots teamwork, and appreciation. coach will guide the children through Soccer Island! Saturdays Jan 25-Mar 14 | 10:45-11:30am | $96 10:00-10:30am, 10:30-11:00am (Ages 2-3) YMCA Gym 11:00-11:30am, 11:30-12:00pm (Ages 4-5) 12:00-12:30pm, 12:30pm-1:00pm (Ages 6-8) SOCCER SHOTS PREMIER ► AGE 6-8 (K-2ND) Saturday Jan 18 | 10:00-12:30pm | $0 Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness and YMCA Gym sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be REGISTRATION introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner. Brought to you by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Registration for Saturdays Jan 25-Mar 14 | 11:45am-12:30pm | $96 Soccer Shots classes is online at msp.Soccershots.com. YMCA Gym All new players are charged a $25 annual registration fee. WINTER WALKING AT WOODLAND TRAILS These programs are brought to you directly REGIONAL PARK µ by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Call 763.635.1150 or visit Join us the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm for a guided www.ElkRiverMN.gov/Register moonlit walk at Woodland Trails Regional Park. We will enjoy the to register or for additional groomed winter walking trails while taking in the crisp winter air watching program info. for wildlife. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp for use. Dress for the weather and wear proper winter walking shoes or boots. Mondays Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9 | 6:00-7:00pm | Free Woodland Trails Regional Park 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 14

recreation SPRING BREAKAWAY HOCKEY LEAGUE µ Breakaway is a co-ed traveling league for Mini Mites through Peewees. Games will be played in Elk River, Rogers, Monticello, and Anoka. For more information, visit www.ElkRiverArena.com and click on Hockey Leagues, Clinics and Tournaments. OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS µ ELK RIVER ARENA LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM µ When winter settles in, lace up your skates or grab a hockey stick to Ice skating is an ageless activity anyone can enjoy. Learn to Skate will take advantage of our outdoor rinks. The city maintains several outdoor help you build confidence in skating and gain greater balance on and off rinks as weather permits. We reserve the right to close rinks whenever the ice at each session. For more information regarding details on skills we feel it is in the best interest and safety of the users. taught at each level, visit www.ElkRiverArena.com and click on Register Weather generally allows the rinks to operate from late December Here. through February. For up-to-date information, call the weather hot line at 763.635.1160 or check out the Elk River Parks and Recreation »» Must be 4 years old at the time the session begins. Facebook page. »» Children under the age of 6 are required to wear helmets.   »» No double blades, hockey sticks, pads or pucks are necessary. »» Rental skates are free with registration (while sizes last). HISTORIC HANDKE STADIUM “THE PIT” AN ELK RIVER »» 30-minute classes. TRADITION! »» All students will receive an open skating punch card. A supervised warming House is located at Historic Handke Stadium SPRING LEARN TO SKATE SESSION µ located adjacent to the Handke School. Outdoor amenities available at Handke: lighted open skating areas, hockey rinks and sledding hill. Saturdays Feb 22-Apr 18 | Class times on website | $72 Handke Warming House Hours: Monday-Friday 3:00-9:00pm Saturday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-9:00pm Holidays & Non-School Days 11am-9pm PUBLIC SKATING RINKS - NO WARMING HOUSES The city maintains several unsupervised general skating rinks in the following area neighborhood parks: Mississippi Oaks Park, Kliever Lake Fields and Riverplace Park. Please check for which parks will offer unsupervised general skating rinks at www.ElkRiverMN.gov. See you on the ice! INDOOR OPEN SKATE µ These programs are brought to you directly by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Lace up your skates and hit the ice during Open Skate at the Elk River Call 763.635.1150 or visit Arena. For more information regarding dates and times, visit www.ElkRiverMN.gov/Register www.ElkRiverArena.com. to register or for additional program info. Fee: $4/skater NOTE: Outdoor classes will not meet in inclement $12/family weather. If in doubt, please call the Elk River Parks $2/rental skates and Recreation weather hotline at 763.635.1160 one hour prior to the start of the program. 15 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult FAMILY OPEN GYM µ Elk River Parks and Recreation offers Family Open Gym at the Elk River YMCA. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult at Family Open Gym. Patrons must enter at the Parks and Recreation entrance (south side of gym) including YMCA members. No organized basketball allowed, including no full-court, half-court, or one-on-one play. Inappropriate behavior, such as foul language, bullying or fighting will not be tolerated. Please bring your own equipment to Family Open Gym. Thursdays | 6:30-8:30pm | Free YOGA BASICS WITH GENEVA YMCA Gym Are you interested in learning the basic poses, correct alignment and ADULT OPEN BASKETBALL µ breathing techniques of yoga? No experience is necessary; all fitness levels are welcome! You can gain strength, stamina and balance as you Elk River Parks and Recreation offers Adult Open Basketball at the Elk explore this popular activity. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an River YMCA for anyone ages 15 years and older. Photo ID is required to exercise mat, if possible. enter each session, driver’s license, state ID or school ID. Patrons must enter at the Parks and Recreation entrance (south side of gym) including Mondays Jan 13-Mar 2* | 6 sessions | 6:45-7:45pm | $39 YMCA members. Inappropriate behavior, such as foul language, bullying Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYGENE01W20 or fighting will not be tolerated. Please bring your own basketballs. *Not meeting Jan 20, Feb 17 North Court - Shoot-around Mondays Apr 6-May 18* | 6 sessions | 6:45-7:45pm | $39 South Court - Full-Court and organized games Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYGENE01P20 *Not meeting Apr 13 Tuesdays | 6:30-9:30pm | $5/Person YMCA Gym POWER YOGA RESTORATIVE YOGA AND GUIDED MEDITATION Power Yoga is a dynamic Vinyasa series, meaning breath is linked to SERIES FOR BEGINNERS movement, and is set to music. Options are given throughout class, making it ideal for anyone. Power Yoga will help you build strength, Calm your body and mind. Be wholly present. Explore restorative yoga increase flexibility and find focus. postures that gently center the breath and align the body. Some poses will use props to help you relax deeper while feeling supported. Guided Mondays Jan 13-Mar 2* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:30pm | $39 meditation at the end of each class will help you understand different Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYPOWR01W20 styles and approaches to meditation. Use what you learn here to bring *Not meeting Jan 20, Feb 17 stillness and mindfulness to your busy life. Mondays Apr 6-May 18* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:30pm | $39 Sundays Jan 12-Feb 23* | 6 sessions | 7:00-8:00pm | $39 Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYPOWR01P20 Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AHHMEDI01W20 *Not meeting Apr 13 *Not meeting Feb 16 AIKIDO FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND Sundays Mar 29-May 17* | 6 sessions | 7:00-8:00pm | $39 Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AHHMEDI01P20 Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that has no tournaments Not meeting Apr 12, May 10 or competitions. Its focus is on mental and physical discipline through hand-to-hand, sword, and staff techniques, and is for people of all abilities. Learn this art from a world-renowned instructor who studied in Japan, and who has trained with people from all over the globe. Changing room access from 7-9:30pm. Thursdays Feb 27-Apr 2 | 6 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $55 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD02W20 Thursdays Apr 16-May 21 | 6 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $55 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01P20 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 16

adult NEW! REFIT WITH CHRIS SANDBERG You are worth the workout! Chris welcomes you to REFIT, a 60-minute \"movement+music\" total body workout in a judgment-free zone where relationships are as important as results. Elevate your thinking about what it means to be fit. Connect with yourself and those around you. Change your body, change your mind, change your life! Mondays Jan 13-Feb 17 | 6 sessions | 6:15-7:15pm | $39 Lincoln Elem Cafeteria Door 2 | Sandberg | #AFCRFIT01W20 PICKLEBALL ► AGE 18+ Monday Mar 2-Apr 6 | 6 sessions | 6:15-7:15pm | $39 Lincoln Elem Cafeteria Door 2 | Sandberg | #AFCRFIT02W20 Pickleball is a combination of ping pong and tennis. Using our equipment or your own, you can play against others who love some friendly competition. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/AED Don't know how to play? Don't let it stop you -- the first 15 minutes of each session can be used to share rules, practice and warm up. Play will be first- Could you save a life in an emergency? Being trained in CPR and the use of come, first-served along with a rotation with others who show up to play. an Automated External Defibrillator has the greatest impact on resuscitation over any other factor. Attend this class and leave knowing how to safely and effectively perform CPR and use an AED on adults, children and infants. Pay at the door: Monday Feb 3 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 $3/day, $25/10-day pass or $35/15-day pass Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED01W20 Sundays Sep 29-May 10* | 4:00-6:00pm Monday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 Handke Center Gym Door 5 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED01P20 *Not meeting Dec 22, 29, Apr 12 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER Wednesdays Oct 2-May 13* | 4:30-6:30pm FIRST AID Handke Center Gym Door 5 *Not meeting Dec 25, Jan 1 Be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses INDOOR WALKING until advanced medical personnel arrive. Fee includes materials and American Heart Association certification. Here's your opportunity to get moving on a healthy activity! This is an individualized program where you set the pace. Participants are welcome Monday Feb 24 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $85 at any time during walking hours. We provide a safe, supervised route. Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHF1AID01W20 Register for your preferred location, but walk at other sites! Monday May 4 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $85 Mon/Tue/Thu Jan 6-Apr 7* | 5:00-8:00pm | $69 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHF1AID01P20 VandenBerge MS Hallways Door N | #AFWWALK02W20 *Not meeting Feb 25, Mar 5 ISD 728 DRIVER EDUCATION INFO NIGHT FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS GUARANTEE Do you have a teenager who is ready to drive? Getting a driver's license has We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses changed in the last few years! Our trained and state-licensed instructor will and activities. If you are not satisfied with your explain the process of taking a Driver's Education Course through ISD 728 experience, please contact the Community Education Community Education. Find out how to register for Classroom Instruction office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood and Behind the Wheel. Learn about parent involvement, the permit and licensing process, and more. We will also share other resources that will Family Education office at 763.241.3524. help you in this journey. This class is for parents of potential students and the potential student. Class is free, but please pre-register. Monday Feb 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | O'Connell | #AHIINFO02W20 17 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE ► 8-HOUR INITIAL Improve your skills and knowledge, and learn about the effects of aging and medication on driving, along with suggestions for overcoming limitations. Bring your driver's license and AARP member number (if member) to class. No driving or tests. Fri/Sat Jan 24 & 25* | 2 sessions 1:00-5:00pm (Fri) / 9:00am-1:00pm (Sat)* $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR801W20 *Sessions have different times MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Fri/Sat Mar 6 & 7* | 2 sessions ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER 1:00-5:00pm (Fri) / 9:00am-1:00pm (Sat)* $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member This driver improvement program is presented by the Minnesota Highway Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR802W20 Safety Research Center. Topics include visual techniques, habits, *Sessions have different times perception, attitude, communication, distracted drivers, new laws and more. You must have completed the eight-hour program to take this class. Fri/Sat Apr 17 & 18 | 2 sessions 1:00-5:00pm (Fri) / 9:00am-1:00pm (Sat)* Wednesday Jan 22 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401W20 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR801P20 *Sessions have different times Tuesday Feb 18 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 Tue/Wed May 5 & 6 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-1:00pm Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402W20 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Scott | #AHDAAR802P20 Thursday Mar 12 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI403W20 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER Tuesday Apr 28 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401P20 This refresher course, for drivers age 50+ who have completed an insurance-approved 8-hour certified driver course, includes new Thursday May 21 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 approaches and concepts. Bring driver's license and AARP member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402P20 number (if member) to class. MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Monday Jan 27 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm ► 8-HOUR INITIAL $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR402W20 This driver improvement class for first-time participants is presented by the Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual Friday Feb 21 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm techniques, habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member drivers, new laws and more. If you have taken this class previously, Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR403W20 please register for the 4-hour refresher. Friday Mar 13 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm Mon/Tue Feb 24 & 25 | 2 sessions | 12:30-4:30pm | $26 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI801W20 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR404W20 Wed/Thu Apr 22 & 23 | 2 sessions | 5:30-9:30pm | $26 Friday Apr 3 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI801P20 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR401P20 AARP & MHSRC CLASSES MAY QUALIFY FOR INSURANCE DISCOUNTS. CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY! 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 18

adult NEW! ACCURATE THINKING: TURNING IT AROUND Thoughts are real and they have a direct impact on how you feel and how you behave. Our body reacts to every fight we have, good or bad. Instructor Cindy Lovelette guides you through this journey of turning your thoughts around. Tuesday Mar 10 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Lovelette | #AHSATTA01W20 NEW! COPING SKILLS FOR THRIVING IN A NEW! SCARY THINGS KEEPING PARENTS UP AT STRESS-FILLED WORLD NIGHT: FIGURING OUT HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE AND HOW TO DISCUSS IT WITH THEIR CHILD Trying to survive in a world of stress, texting (not talking), social media, online shaming, peer pressure, and perfectionism can cause plenty It is shocking how few parents have talked about how they are going of anxiety! Discover ways of shutting off devices and taking time out to pay for college! Learn from a national expert how to help your family to relax. Learn about positive alternatives to lessen stress, worry, and develop a philosophy for paying for college, have \"the money talk\" with anxiety and their causes. your student, and walk away with useable tips for both. This class is great for families with students in grades 9-11. Tuesday Apr 28 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Lovelette | #AHSCOPE01P20 Wednesday Mar 4 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm $19 Individual/$29 Family of 2-3 ONLINE! CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #ANCPAYC01W20 An average manager can spend more than 20 percent of their day ONLINE! STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE engaged in or reacting to conflict situations. No matter what your WORKPLACE position, conflict management skills can positively correlate to higher earnings and promotion. This online course will help you understand Stress isn't the enemy. Events happen every day. How we interpret conflict, analyze and evaluate real cases, and create your own dialog those events can set the stage for how we feel and how we react for successful conflict management. to others. Reducing stress is as easy as understanding what stress is to you, and using that knowledge to restructure your Feb 3-28 | Average hours 24 | $245 thoughts. Turn stress into a stepping stone, not a stumbling block! Online | Klauss | #ATOCONF01W20 Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 16 | $145 Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 24 | $245 Online | Brown | #ATOSTWP01P20 Online | Klauss | #ATOCONF01P20 Online classrooms are open 24/7 ONLINE! DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN for your convenience. See page THE WORKPLACE 24 for additional information Dealing with difficult personalities and challenging subjects in the about our online classes. workplace takes skill, tact, and confidence. Effective communication is a key component in managing conflict and making your day-to-day interactions run smoothly. You'll assess communication styles and personality types, develop a tool kit for difficult and specific situations, and learn to apply strategies to build bridges. Mar 2-27 | Average hours 16 | $245 Online | Webster | #ATODIFF01P20 19 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult ONLINE! WORKPLACE CONFLICT SOLUTIONS EXPERIENCE THIS! CERTIFICATE NEW! COOKIE DECORATING 101: SUPER BOWL Today's employees are expected to have a solid set of interpersonal skills. Find out how to deal with difficult personalities and challenging Decorate cookies like a pro! We'll guide you step-by-step as subjects in the workplace. Discover workable conflict management you decorate 12 football-themed cookies just in time for your strategies, how to recognize how stress affects you, and ways to avoid Super Bowl party. You will learn the latest decorating techniques stressors that can cause stress-related conflicts. Registering for this including outlining, flooding, and adding both simple and advanced certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required details. No previous decorating skills are necessary, all supplies courses: Conflict Management, Dealing with Difficult People in the included. Workplace, and Stress Management in the Workplace. Thursday Jan 30 | 1 session | 5:30-8:30pm | $79* Feb 3-May 1 | Average hours 48 | $495 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Fogleson Online | Webster | #ATOWKCS01W20 #AGCSPBL01W20 BECOMING A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Allina Hospice invites you to consider becoming a hospice volunteer! Hospice volunteers offer companionship, help with errands, provide respite time for caregivers, and assist with reading/writing, along with other tasks. Volunteers are an integral part of the Allina Hospice care team. Patients are nearing the end of life and they and their caregivers greatly appreciate volunteer support. Please consider learning how you can become a volunteer with Allina Hospice. The life you change may just be your own! Class is free, but please register. Tuesday Apr 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm | $0 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Eldridge | #AHHBAHV01P20 INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING *USE PROMO CODE FOOTBALL10 AND SAVE $10 ON COOKIE DECORATING 101: SUPER BOWL Do you have extra time on your hands? A representative from RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will help you explore DANCE: ADULT TAP ► 18+ possibilities for volunteer service, including positions with a limited or flexible time commitment. Learn how your desire for service can be Have you always wanted to learn to tap dance but never had the matched with community needs. Find a rewarding experience that fits chance? Learn the art of tap dancing in a relaxed environment! Whether your life and your expertise. Class is free, but please register. your dance background is minimal or extensive, this class is a great way to get your feet moving! Don't miss this toe-tappin' good time! Tap shoes Thursday Apr 16 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $0 are encouraged, but not required. Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Brooks | #AGIVOLU01P20 Mondays Feb 24-Mar 30 | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:30pm | $45 CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #AADTAPA02W20 Experience the tactile art of working with clay! Designed for every level Mondays Apr 6-May 18* | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:30pm | $45 of artist, you'll start with a hand-building project to learn some basic Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #AADTAPA01P20 techniques, then progress to throwing on a pottery wheel. All projects will *Not meeting Apr 13 be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. Wednesdays Mar 4-May 13* | 10 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $89 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #AACCLYC01W20 *Not meeting Mar 25 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 20

adult MOSAIC BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY OR LIZARD NEW! DECLUTTER YOUR DIGS PROJECT Do you look around your house wondering, \"Where did all this stuff Create a stained glass mosaic butterfly, dragonfly or lizard and add a come from?\" Or \"I can't find anything in this house!\" Fret no more! Learn piece of custom artwork to your home or garden! This is a thoughtful, the basic steps to declutter and organize your house into a cozy, stress- handmade gift or a beautiful piece to keep for yourself. Bring an old free home. Discover where you can drop off all of the items that you no towel and rubber gloves to class. When registering, please indicate longer want or need. which item you would like to make. Tuesday Feb 18 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 Tuesday Apr 7 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $55 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Haugh | #AGBCLTR01W20 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Decker | #AGRMOBD01P20 NEW! CAREER PERFORMANCE SERIES SOAP MAKING 101 We spend more time at our jobs than we do at home -- shouldn't it be as Discover the delight of homemade soap for yourself or to share as enjoyable as possible? This three-part introductory series explores the gifts! Using the cold process method, learn how to make soap through basics of conflict management, communication techniques, and stress demonstration and participation. Color and scent your own raw soap to management. Improve your skills, increase self-awareness, and learn take home. Complete handouts and recipes provided. how to create a healthier work environment for yourself. Tuesday Apr 8 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $39 Tuesdays Mar 10-24 | 3 sessions | 12:00-1:00pm | $75 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Thomas | #AAOSOAP01P20 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hall | #AHSCONM01W20 CORD RUG CROCHET NEW! CIVIL WAR STORIES: THE MISUNDERSTOOD STORY OF THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG Learn how to make a beautiful rug using macramé cord and simple crochet stitches. Even if you have never crocheted, you can learn how It was December of 1862 and the Union Army's Major General Ambrose by making this simple rug that is machine washable and will last for Burnside was facing Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the area years. It also makes a great gift. around Fredericksburg, Virginia. It became one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War. Historian John Cox explains in detail what Tuesday Feb 4 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $49 happened and what many people misunderstand about the battle. Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Decker | #AAFCORD01W20 Tuesday Jan 21 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 adult/$5 student Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Cox | #AGHFRED01W20 PLEASE NOTE: View the Winter/Spring brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. at your local school or business. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 21 Winter|Spring 2020 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult NEW! ASIAN FAVORITES Delight your taste buds! Prepare delicious egg rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp and vegetables served with both hot mustard and sweet and sour sauce for dipping. Then learn to make delectable fried rice using vegetables, eggs, sprouts, chicken and shrimp. These dishes are so good, you'll want to serve them often! Monday Jan 13 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $45 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCAFAV01W20 NEW! THE EASY ELEGANCE OF CHATEAUBRIAND NEW! BODACIOUS BRUNCH BUFFET Discover how easy it is to prepare the classic Chateaubriand -- beef Our brunch menu begins with white chocolate-berry scones and a tenderloin seared and roasted, and served with elegant bordelaise, fresh fruit salad. Add the savory element with crab cakes and a quiche bearnaise, and pepper sauces. Accompaniments include a delightful baked in a flaky pastry crust. French toast follows using freshly-baked apple salad, creamy potatoes au gratin, tomatoes provencal, and croissants. Finally, no brunch would be complete without the classic steamed asparagus. Our amazing meal concludes with creme Eggs Benedict of poached eggs and Canadian bacon served on toasted caramel, a simple homemade custard served with caramel sauce. English muffins with hollandaise sauce. Friday Jan 31 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $45 Friday May 8 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $45 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCCHAT01W20 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCBRUB01P20 NEW! FABULOUS FISH DISHES DOG OBEDIENCE, BASICS Create a fabulous meal around delicious fish dishes using several basic Learn the basics of on-leash obedience, including commands such techniques that will net you a boatload of compliments! Grilled fresh tuna as heel, sit, down, come, stand and stay. Handlers will learn to give steaks, low-baked Atlantic salmon and pan-fried walleye will each be commands and use praise to reward proper behavior. Fee is per dog. prepared and served with sauces, sides, salad, and a key lime pie that Puppy must be at least three months old and have begun their shot will make your mouth water. series. Bring a leash and dog treats. Monday Mar 9 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $45 Mondays Jan 27-Feb 24* | 4 sessions | 8:00-9:00pm | $79 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCFISH01W20 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDDOGO01W20 *Not meeting Feb 17 NEW! TANTALIZING THAI CUISINE Mondays Apr 6-May 4* | 4 sessions | 8:00-9:00pm | $79 Thai cuisine is a feast for the senses! It is flavorful, aromatic and Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDDOGO01P20 beautiful, with care given to the food's appearance and smell as well as *Not meeting Apr 13 texture and taste. Explore the tantalizing flavors of the Thai region in one delicious evening with summer rolls, spring rolls, Pad Thai and a Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream. Friday Apr 17 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $45 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCTTAI01P20 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. 763-241-3520 • www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 22

adult EXPERIENCE THIS! PUPPY PLAY GROUP: 12 WEEKS TO 9 MONTHS NEW! CLASSIC TV: WE LOVE LUCY 1951-57 Socialization is the key to ensuring that your puppy will be happy, Explore the life and career of America's favorite redhead, Lucille confident and well-adjusted. It's important to get your puppy involved in Ball! Hear how Lucy became Hollywood's Queen of the B Movies, socialization at an early age. This puppy play group is facilitated by a how she met Desi Arnaz, and how they created \"I Love Lucy.\" professional dog trainer who will give tips along the way. North Metro TV Studio manager Eric Houston will lead you through Lucy's entire career with video clips and behind-the- Mondays Jan 27-Feb 24* | 4 sessions | 7:15-7:45pm | $39 scenes photos. Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDPPGP02W20 *Not meeting Feb 17 Thursday Feb 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Houston | #AGHLUVL01W20 Mondays Apr 6-May 4* | 4 sessions | 7:15-7:45pm | $39 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDPPGP01P20 NEW! CLASSIC TV: STAR TREK 1966-69 *Not meeting Apr 13 Let's go behind the scenes of the final frontier as Eric Houston, ONLINE! UNDERSTANDING DEBITS AND CREDITS North Metro TV Studio manager, shares fascinating facts about Star Trek as well as rare video clips, footage from the un-aired Every financial transaction falls into one or more of five bookkeeping Star Trek pilot, and a scene from the rarely-seen animated series. categories. Learn how to create a chart of accounts to meet your Discover how Lucille Ball is part of Star Trek history and even needs, as well as double-entry bookkeeping and the process of enjoy the musical stylings of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy! recording debits and credits. This online course will show you how to identify, analyze and record transactions under the cash basis Thursday Mar 19 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 accounting method. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Houston | #AGHTREK01W20 Feb 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $195 NEW! CLASSIC TV: BATMAN 1966-68 Online | deFonteny | #ATODECR01W20 Biff! Bam! Pow! Follow your favorite caped crusaders, Batman Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 16 | $195 and Robin, in this look back at the campy classic television Online | deFonteny | #ATODECR01P20 series starring Adam West and Burt Ward! North Metro TV Studio manager Eric Houston shares rare photos, videos, trivia and more! GUARANTEE Tune in for this class - same Bat-time, same Bat-classroom. We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Thursday Apr 23 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 and activities. If you are not satisfied with your Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Houston experience, please contact the Community Education #AGHBATM01P20 office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Register for all three \"Classic TV\" courses Family Education office at 763.241.3524. (Lucy, Star Trek and Batman) and receive a $10 discount! Use Promo Code CLASSIC10 at checkout. 23 Winter|Spring 2020 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult ONLINE! CLOSING PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial statements can help you measure performance, make improvements and set goals for your business, organization or home finances. Learn how to create a worksheet used to adjust account balances and prepare statements, then close your books and get ready for the next accounting period. Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | deFonteny | #ATOCLOS01P20 ONLINE! BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE ONLINE! GENERAL LEDGER AND MONTH END PROCEDURES Whether you run your own business, run the family finances, or want to add to your job skills, this online certificate course will help General ledgers are all about balance. In this online course, you'll you understand the bookkeeping process and how to keep accurate learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger account, accounts. You'll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, post entries, balance the ledger at the end of the month, find errors, make correcting balance the general ledger, and prepare financial statements. and adjusting entries, and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Understanding Debits and Credits, General Mar 2-27 | Average hours 16 | $195 Ledger and Month-End Procedures, and Closing Procedures and Online | deFonteny | #ATOLEDG01P20 Financial Statements. Feb 3-May 1 | Average hours 48 | $495 Jun 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | deFonteny | #ATOBOOK01W20 Online | deFonteny | #ATOLEDG01S20 ONLINE CLASSES ONLINE! CYBER SECURITY FOR MANAGERS ISD 728 Community Education offers a wide variety of online classes and certificates. Start your online training and add a Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part new skill set to your resume today! Registering for a certificate of our business and work, from online banking and education to program will automatically enroll you in the required courses FACEBOOK and Wi-Fi. Designed for non-technical managers, directors and save you money. Classes included in certificate programs and others in the workplace, this course will help you identify threats can also be taken individually. and vulnerabilities, common attacks, viruses, malware, spyware, cyber terrorism, and give you the knowledge you need to control risks and Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way protect your information. to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. It’s easy. Mar 2-27 | Average hours 16 | $195 It’s fun. You can participate any time of day or evening. The Online | Waddell | #ATOCYBR01P20 online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are MICROSOFT EXCEL - BEGINNER accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Explore the amazing world of Excel, a powerful tool that can help with calculations, charts and data analysis. Our focus will be on navigating the After you register, login information will be sent to your email Excel environment, creating spreadsheets, editing and formatting, using three days prior to the start of class. You will have a password formulas and functions in calculations and setting up for perfect printing. and use your email address and password to gain access. Wednesdays Apr 8 & 15 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL101P20 These pages highlight just a few of our online courses. Visit our online class website at http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog- complete.cfm/Elkriver to view all online courses offered. 763-241-3520 • www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 24

adult MICROSOFT EXCEL - FUNCTIONS Dive a little deeper into Microsoft Excel and explore how to use range names to navigate in large spreadsheets and perform functions on data. Examine built-in functions to perform calculations, create and use tables, and sort/filter data within tables. Wednesdays Jan 22 & 29 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL201W20 Wednesdays Apr 22 & 29 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL201P20 MICROSOFT EXCEL - DATA FREE! PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY: TRAVEL EXPLORATION NIGHT Excel has some impressive features that are not widely known or used. Learn how they can help you control how data is entered into a Join us for a presentation on several exciting travel destinations, spreadsheet, create and use charts to visually display numeric data, and including Europe, Cuba, and New York City! This event is free to attend, use PivotTables, Slicers and PivotCharts to analyze huge amounts of but registration is required. data in a snap. Wednesdays Feb 5 & 12 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 Tuesday Jan 28 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $0 Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL301W20 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #ARIDISC01W20 Tuesdays May 5 & 12 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL301P20 Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic MICROSOFT EXCEL - ADVANCED skills review in math, writing and reading, college preparation, job preparation, basic computer skills, GED and adult high school diploma. Explore the more advanced features of Excel such as using cells on For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. other sheets and/or in other workbooks to calculate data, and forecasting using one and two input data tables. Discover how to automate tasks ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) using macros and how to protect worksheets and workbooks. Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, Wednesdays Feb 19 & 26 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL401W20 transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Tuesdays May 19 & 26 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $59 H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL401P20 Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed specifically View the Winter/Spring for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables participants to have brochure online at social, recreational and educational opportunities and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, www.728communityed.com and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to or pick one up at your participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or local school or business. family members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. 25 Winter|Spring 2020 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

registration ONLINE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD 728 FACILITY SCHEDULING www.728communityed.com Community Education Office Hours: q 763-241-3400 X5539 E [email protected] Secure registration 24 hrs/day using 8:00am-4:30pm, Summer Hours Visa, MasterCard, Discover or AmEx. 8:30am-5:00pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day EDVENTURE CLUB q 763-241-3520 E [email protected] q 763-241-3544 In Person, Mail, or Drop Box E [email protected] Handke Center ECFE & DISCOVERY LEARNING ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 1170 Main St., Elk River 55330 ECFE Office Hours: q 763-241-3400 x5525 There is a 24-hour drop box by Door 5. 8:00am-4:30pm, Summer Hours E [email protected] 8:30am-5:00pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day PHONE: FAX: q 763-241-3524 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS E [email protected] 763.241.3520 763.241.3521 Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com LIVE CHAT EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING for possible weather related cancellations www.728communityed.com and other program updates. During office hours. q 763-241-3525 E [email protected] Full Name________________________________________________________ DETAILS »» Some activities, supplies Email Address_____________________________________________________ or tickets are not refundable. (H) Phone______________________ (C) Phone_________________________ »» Make checks payable to: Home Address____________________________________________________ ISD 728 Community Education »» Adults are given priority for City__________________________________________ Zip________________ adult classes; ages 15-17 »» Participants must be the correct may register if space permits. If participant is a child: age and/or grade by the first Birthdate_­ ___________________________ Age____________ Grade_______ day of class. »» We take photographs and Parent Names_____________________________________________________ videos to use in our marketing Emergency phone # & contact _______________________________________ »» Cancellations must be made materials. Notify us in writing if Health concerns: __________________________________________________ at least 3 business days prior you do not wish to have photos to activities. Refunds or credits or videos in our publications. cannot be given for forgotten classes. Class Information GUARANTEE Class Title___________________________________Class #_______________ Class Date/Time____________________________________ Fee ___________ We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact Payment the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the o Check o Cash o MasterCard/VISA/Discover/AmEx Early Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. UCare # ______________________________________ Card #__________ -___________- ___________- ___________ Exp_________ Signature ____________________________________________CVV________ 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 26