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ELK RIVER communitySpring | Summer 2021 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 Class: pages 2-4 Stand Up Paddleboard Early Childhood Family Education Discovery Learning Preschool YOUTH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD ► AGE 10-17 Little Learners • Parenting Get in on the latest water craze and try Stand Up Paddleboarding! youth, Pre K-12 Learn balance and paddling technique, then move on to mini-exercises, obstacles and challenges. Our lake season is short, so get out and pages 5-11 enjoy it! Wear appropriate water gear. Bring a life jacket if you have one. There will be a lifeguard on duty. Paddleboards will be available Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics for use, or you can bring your own! Academics • Music • Crescendo Tuesdays Jun 8-29 | 4 sessions | 5:30-6:15pm | $79 High School • Aquatics • Little Learners Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #QVSYSUP01S2 Special Interest PADDLEFIT adult This fun and challenging class on the water will introduce you to the pages 12-17 world of PaddleFit. Benefits of training on the water include balance, endurance, strength, focus and fun! Class accommodates all skill and Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest fitness levels, but some previous paddling or completion of the Intro to Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety SUP class is required. Paddleboards will be available for use, or bring Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic your own. Class will be on Twin Lake, Hallas Street in Nowthen. Education • GED • English as a Tuesdays Jun 8-29 | 4 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $75 Second Language Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPAFT01S21 recreation our mission page 19 To build community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while Elk River Parks & Recreation programs educating, inspiring and empowering ALL of our learners across ISD 728. Programs on pages 19-20 are brought to you directly by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Call 763.635.1150 or visit www.elkrivermn.gov/Register to register or for additional program info. 21 SFaulml 2m0e15r 2•02R1e•giRsteegr iostnelrinoenalint ewwatww.7w2w8c.7o2m8cmoumnmityuendit.yceodm.co•m76•3-274613-3254210-3520

early childhood HIKE WITH ECFE ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN Explore Woodland Trail, located right here in Elk River! We will meet at this fabulous local park and experience how to support our child's interest in the outdoors. This new class will start with a grounding circle time and will then head out onto the trail to explore. We will meet rain or shine! Thursdays Apr 8-May 6 | 5 sessions | 3:00-4:00pm | $10 Woodland Trails Park Elk River | #EEKHIKE01P21 ł TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS NKEINWD! ELRETG'ASRETXEPNLOENRTER►Y AGE 12 MONTHS- ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Take time to explore with your child. Explore what? We'll provide indoor Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a and outdoor exploration of messy art, science activities, bubbles and growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical even some cooking! Available at two locations! and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun Wednesdays Jun 2-16 | 3 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $5 per child and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EETLETS01S21 Tuesdays Apr 6-May 25* | 8 sessions | 10:45am-12:00pm | $56 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ► AGE 12 MONTHS- Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL02W21 KINDERGARTEN ENTRY ł TWOS ► AGE 24-36 MONTHS Love music? Bring your child and experience music and movement with us! We'll create and enjoy instruments and works of art in this musical event! Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and limits as they try new things in their world. Our classrooms are set up Thursday Jun 3 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $5 per child to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EV1MUSM01S21 create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust and independence as their parents meet for their facilitator-led parent education that focuses on child development, parenting and parent-child relationships. This is a separating class. Wednesdays Apr 7-May 26* | 7 sessions | 11:00am-12:15pm | $49 We will be taking the following Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEFTWOS02W21 steps during our ECFE classes *Not meeting Apr 14 to protect everyone: ł THREES, FOURS, FIVES ► AGE 36 MONTHS- KINDERGARTEN ENTRY R We will limit the number of This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. participants in each class. Explore with your preschool age child and discover the world of math, literacy and social play. Parents will discuss topics focused on R We will have supplies for each person Kindergarten preparation as well as topics selected by the group. This is a separating class. to limit sharing. Thursdays Apr 8-May 27* | 7 sessions | 11:00am-12:15pm | $49 R Equipment, tables and chairs will be Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEPTHRE01W21 *Not meeting Apr 15 wiped down prior to arrival. R We will practice social distancing with seats 6 feet apart. R Hand sanitizer will be available. R Masks required for adults. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 2

early childhood STEAM ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express themselves. This is a non- separating class for you and your child to build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! Circle time is included. Tuesdays Apr 20-May 25 | 6 sessions | 2:30-3:30pm | $42 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #EEPST3601P21 NEW! SCIENCE EXPLORERS ► AGE 12 MONTHS- KINDERGARTEN ENTRY INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY ► AGE BIRTH- \"All science\" is the theme of this day! Art, music, and sensory items will KINDERGARTEN ENTRY all be used to explore the wonderful world of science! Thursday Jun 17 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $5 per child Join us for a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding and making Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EV1SCIN01S21 mud pies in our mud kitchen. Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes and plan to get muddy! Rain or shine! Event is free, but please NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY register by clicking at www.isd728.org/ECFE-MudDay2021. Come to the Handke Nature Explore Center and experience the Tuesday Jun 29 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $0 best-kept secret in Elk River! We will create nature art, go on Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EV1MUDD01P21 scavenger hunts, learn about eagles (and help rebuild our eagle nest) and relax in the outdoors with stories and circle time! Free admission; PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL no registration necessary. EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS Mondays Apr 5-May 24 | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:30am | $0 If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EDDNATU01P21 (distance, shifts), separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - you're welcome to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. Mondays Jun 7-28 | 4 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 Parents will meet together for parenting support and information while Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EDDNATU01S21 young children participate in early childhood activities. School-age children will meet in another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time EARTH DAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY throughout the school year. Class is free but pre-registration is required. Celebrate Earth Day by taking care of a piece of our earth! Let's work Tuesdays through Jun 8* | 5:30-7:30pm | $0 together to clean up our Nature Explore Center! We will have fun Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F20 activities, create a healthy snack, plant and have time for playing. *Not meeting Mar 30 Dress for the weather. Class is free, but please pre-register at www.isd728.org/ECFE-EarthDay2021. BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME Saturday Apr 24 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EV1EART01P21 »  BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement because FEES TO0 EXPENSIVE? of negative behaviors. If you can't participate in a class due to the cost, »  BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build please call our office at 763.241.3524. We can positive behavior skills. arrange to reduce or even waive the fee! »  BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. »  For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. »  BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a part of Wright County Family Service. 3 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood \"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. KARATE ► AGE 4-6 NEW! GRANDPARENTS ROCK! ► AGE 3-6 W/ADULT Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of This class is designed especially for preschoolers and their important responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to grandparents! Spend time together playing, reading, and creating arts take foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's and crafts projects as we celebrate the important role grandparents play education and see how they benefit. in the lives of their grandchildren! Class will meet for one hour indoors, then head to the Nature Explore Classroom for one hour of outdoor play. Tue/Thu Apr 6-22 | 6 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $49 VandenBerge MS Hallways Door N | Cornelius | #YMKKT4601P21 Wednesday Jun 23 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $19 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEGPRO01S21 DANCE: BALLET & TAP ► AGE 3-4 Wednesday Jul 21 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $19 Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEGPRO02S21 atmosphere of discovery and fun. Develop confidence, coordination, musicality and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative NEW! BIG MACHINES ► AGE 3-6 exercises, creative routines and dance terminology. Classes are planned per age group and increase in skill work at each level. Please Diggers, loaders and dump trucks -- there's nothing better than big bring both ballet and tap shoes. machines for moving dirt! Let's make our own clay construction zone art project, complete with mounds of dirt, orange construction cones and a toy Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $49 truck to drive through the clay, just like the big guys! This is a great class Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTA01S21 for siblings! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. *Not meeting Jul 7 Tuesday Jul 27 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $39 DANCE: TWINKLE TOES BALLET AND TAP Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hansen | #YAFMCHN01S21 ► AGE 2-3 W/PARENT NEW! CAMPING CAMP ► AGE 3-6 Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. We will Let's camp! Everything from bears to bugs! We'll explore the great focus on dance, movement and balance while teaching peer interaction, outdoors inside the classroom and outside as well! Children must be the dynamics of being in a group, taking turns and other important life potty-trained to attend. 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. Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 4:40-5:10pm | $35 Tue-Thu Jun 15-17 | 3 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $59 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEA0S21 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEECAMP01S21 *Not meeting Jul 7 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. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 4

early childhood 2021-2022 DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGES 3-5 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. Choose the program that works best for your family. All classes are Sep 2021-May 2022; specific class schedules will be sent Aug 2021. 5 CHOOSE THE PROGRAM PRFOESRCMHAOTOS!L THAT WORKS BEST FOR DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 3S YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY! 3 days a week with a parent/child day once per week. Mon/Tue/Thu | 9:00-11:30am | Handke | # EPHDLP301F21 FULL DAY! PRESCHOOL Wed/Fri 9:00am-11:30am & Wed 6:00-7:30pm | Handke | # EPHDLP302F21 NAVIGATORS 4S DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 4S For 4-year-old children that will enter Kindergarten the following fall. It has 4 or 5 days a week with three parent sessions through the year. extended hours to allow for more in-depth study of topics and enhanced learning opportunities, helps Mon-Thu | 9:00-11:30am | Handke | #EPHDLP401F21 children become accustomed to full-day routines, and curriculum/ Mon-Fri | 9:00-11:30am | Handke | #EPHDLP402F21 activities individualized for all students. Tue-Fri | 1:00-3:30pm | Handke | #EPHDLP403F21 Tue-Fri | 9:00am-3:30pm | Handke Center | #EPHDLP405F21 4S PLUS NEW! ONLINE ACADEMY 3S AND 4S Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group and will focus on Kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated The learning activities will be curriculum-based, and will include digital/ instruction for each child. *Please note: Children enrolling in 4s Plus technology-based learning as well as hands-on activities. Students must have been born before December 1, 2016. will have the opportunity to interact with their teacher and other Online Academy class members through virtual classroom experiences Tue-Fri | 1:00-3:30pm | Handke | #EPHDLP4P4F21 3s | Dates & Times TBD | #EPHDLP601F21 4s | Dates & Time TBD | #EPHDLP601F21 2021-2022 DISCOVERY LEARNING TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit w/Transportation (Includes $49 Transportation deposit) 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $49 $135/month $176/month $1264 (Includes $49 deposit) 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day (3s) $49 $195/month $253/month $1804 $1633 $2326 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (3s) 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (4s) $49 $266/month $343/month $2443 $3142 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (4s) $49 $331/month $426/month $3034 $3883 Full-day; 6.5 hrs/day (4s) $49 $800/month $877/month $7249 $7942 Online Academy (3s & 4s) $49 $135/month N/A $1264 N/A Please Note: Sliding fee scale for 2021-2022 Discovery Learning Preschool registration can be found at www.isd728.org/ECFE-Slidingfee. Sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. 5 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth CONVENIENT FUN EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE/ AFTER SCHOOL AFFORDABLE SAFE MORE THAN CHILDCARE EdVenture Club is a unique program that combines fun enrichment activities with extended hours for your convenience! EdVenture Club provides a quality extended day experience that complements the school day and includes enrichment activities for reading and math, physical education, science, EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS art and more for grades K-5. Fun enrichment activities or outings are offered on days that school is not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for ► MORNING PROGRAM the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday a bag lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned through Friday. A variety of games, gym time, playground and other activities. These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to three camp format; the sites are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Please note: In the event of low or high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites times per week. Healthy snacks and juice are provided daily. opened. ► AFTERNOON PROGRAM Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $41/first child; $35 additional child(ren) in family Students attend after school until 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Each ►MONDAY MAR 29 | TAKE A BATH day includes enrichment and recreation activities as well as a healthy snack and juice. Site schedules listing activities by days and grade Some animals don’t take baths like we do, so let’s determine how they levels are posted weekly. clean themselves. We’ll create bubbles, look at the germs on our hands and make a bath bomb to take home. ELK RIVER AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ►TUESDAY MAR 30 | GROWING 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm How many things can you think of that take time to grow? Some take 1 day/week $16 1 day/week $18 longer than others. Does a vegetable grow at the same rate as a flower? Let’s look at the things that are growing around us. 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 Registration for Fall 2021 EdVenture ►WEDNESDAY MAR 31 | SEAHORSES Club will open on June 1, 2021! They don’t wear saddles, but these sea creatures are some of nature's most fascinating animals. Join us as we discover their uniqueness while participating in creating fun seahorse-themed crafts. LOCATIONS ►THURSDAY APR 1 | PIKACHU AND FRIENDS EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Let’s have some fun creating Pokémon crafts that you can hide all over the house, then see if you can catch a Pokémon! Lincoln Elementary Meadowvale Elementary ►THURSDAY JUN 10 | SCIENCE RULES Parker Elementary We use science in everyday activities without even knowing it. Let's Twin Lakes Elementary team up to build and create using different materials and substances while learning about science. EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS ►FRIDAY JUN 11 | A ROUND EARTH Meadowvale Elementary Parker Elementary Did you know that at one time people thought Earth was flat? Did you know Earth is not a perfect sphere? How is that possible? You will find the Twin Lakes Elementary answers to these Earth questions and more in this amazing class! ► EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION! Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online at www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 6

youth WELCOME TO EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER! EdVenture Club-Summer is an engaging summer camp program for students who have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade by June 2021. EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly mini-camps five days a week throughout the summer months and is conveniently located at Hassan, Lincoln, Meadowvale, Otsego, Prairie View, Rogers, Twin Lakes and Zimmerman Elementary schools. EdVenture Club-Summer features both full-time and part- time options and is available Jun 14-Sep 1, 2021. 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 your schedule where you can pick and choose which days they attend. WHO CAN ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? Students in public or private schools, in-district or out-of-district... Please indicate in the online student profile any special needs of your child Everyone is welcome! Children must have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, such as health or medical concerns, allergies, medications, etc., and if your 4, or 5 by June 2021. child has an IEP or receives special services during school. (NOTE: As a District 728 program, our Community Education/EdVenture Club-Summer WHY EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER AND NOT DAYCARE? staff may share any necessary information with other District 728 staff that will assist staff in providing the best experience for your child.) The benefits of EdVenture Club-Summer include sharing time with friends of the same age, new learning experiences, recreation WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT EDVENTURE activities, special events and use of school facilities. The program CLUB-SUMMER? also qualifies as a tax deduction. Each week features exciting new themes for students ranging from WHY ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER FULL- cooking, acting, music and more with students participating in academic TIME, 5 DAYS A WEEK? 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. Each week features a different mini-camp. Children benefit from five days a week because they experience a fuller curriculum with hands-on WILL THERE BE ANY FIELD TRIPS FOR EDVENTURE experiences. They also have opportunities for connecting with friends, CLUB-SUMMER? 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 Due to COVID restrictions and guidelines for our usual field trip than the part-time daily rate. destinations, at this time we have not planned any fields trips. If restrictions and guidelines change and we are able to plan off-site field WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING EDVENTURE CLUB- trips, EdVenture Club families will be notified. SUMMER PART-TIME? HOW MUCH DOES EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER COST? 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 Schedule Options First Child Sibling(s) 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 Full Time $150 $135 attending summer Targeted Services or Special Ed-ESY? Our part- Mon-Fri Per week Per week time EdVenture Club-Summer option conveniently wraps around their 6am-6pm schedule. $36 $32.40 Part Time Per day Per day TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STAFF... Mon-Fri > 6 hours/day $25 $22.50 All of our staff are ISD 728 School District employees who have gone Per day Per day through a comprehensive background check. They are CPR and First- Part Time Aid trained and have received training on child development, social Mon-Fri skills, special-needs and more. Our staff are also selected because they < 6 hours/day truly enjoy working with children and are welcoming, caring individuals who encourage connections with other children as well as other staff. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? Register online at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer. Registration opens April 1, 2021. 7 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! MAGICAL PINK UNICORN ► AGE 3-6 EXPERIENCE THIS! Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a magical pink unicorn who loved going to art class! Fantasy and art come together in this enchanting class. Your student will work with air-dry clay and paint to create a delightful unicorn sculpture. Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. Tuesday Jul 27 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $39 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hansen | #YAFUNCN01S21 NEW! PAJAMA PARTY WITH KIDCREATE STUDIO SWIMMING LESSONS ► AGE 4-9 ISD 728 Community Education combines the best in swim Roll out of bed and come to camp in your jammies! We'll create turtles, instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning trees, masks, and magnificent masterpieces designed to educate and prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy inspire you. We will sculpt, collage, print, paint, and (of course) create the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. View available a huge mess as we explore basic art concepts - all while in our PJ's. lessons online at www.728communityed.com. Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage. Mon/Tue Aug 9 & 10 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hansen | #YAFPPTY01S21 NEW! A DAY OF DRAWING WITH KIDCREATE CREATE A COLORFUL SPRING! ► GRADES K-6 STUDIO ► AGE 5-12 You can have lots of artsy fun at home! During this 4-session online Immerse yourself in a full day of drawing, painting, and cartooning fun! class, you will learn to draw fur on a fuzzy baby animal, paint, and In this introductory drawing camp, you'll discover basic techniques and sculpt. Your kit will contain everything you need to create colorful art, principles of drawing, and master a simple step-by-step drawing method including online links for each project so you can create on your own as you create art that glows in the dark or pops out at you, a painting on a schedule. Registration deadline is Apr 11. Supply kit pick-up beginning real canvas board, and more. Please bring a nut-free snack, lunch, and a Apr 14 at the Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River, 8:30am- beverage each day. 4:30pm (Mon-Fri). If you need a later pick-up time, please contact Community Education at 763-241-3520. Monday Jun 28 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hansen | #YAPDYDW01S21 Pick up your supply kit beginning Apr 14 | 8:30am-4:30pm | $75 #YAFSPNG01P21 NEW! ART EFFECTS ► AGE 5-10 CANVAS FUN: SLICE OF SUMMER ► GRADES K-3 Enhance your amazing artwork using glow-in-the-dark paint, glitter, metallic paint and more! Create awesome projects with a spark. Light Spend a fun morning using acrylic paints to create a summery up your creativity while having fun with your friends. Use your brilliant watermelon slice on a 9x12\" stretched canvas. Bring home a slice of imagination and make your masterpieces shine! Great camp for summer you can enjoy all year long! Wear painting clothes or bring an siblings. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. old shirt that you can get dirty. Mon-Thu Jul 19-22 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $155 Tuesday Jul 20 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Abrakadoodle | #YAFECTS02S21 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | KidzArt | #YAPSLCE01S21 ATTENTION! Please use grade completed as of June 2021 when registering for all summer youth classes, camps and activities. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 8

youth CANVAS FUN: FIREWORKS ► GRADES 1-5 Let's celebrate summer by painting a night scene with fireworks on a 9X12\" canvas using acrylic paints! We'll lead you step-by-step through creating a work of art that will remind you of the best summer nights all year long! Wear painting clothes or bring an old shirt that can get dirty. Tuesday Jun 29 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | KidzArt | #YAPFWKS01S21 POKÉMON ART FUN! ► GRADES K-5 NEW! FAIRY GARDENS ► GRADES 1-5 Calling all Pokémon trainers and fans! You'll catch 'em all at the ultimate Have you ever wanted to create your very own miniature fairy garden? Pokémon art camp based on the hit animated series and movies. Learn how to build a perfect home for mischievous fairies, dragons, and Explore your creative side by bringing virtual designs to life and learning garden gnomes using Model Magic, paint, and found objects. how to draw, paint, collage and sculpt creatures from the world of Pokémon. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. Friday Jun 18 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | KidzArt | #YAFFGDN01S21 Mon-Thu Jul 12-15 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $155 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPPKMN02S21 CLAYMANIA ► AGE 5-10 CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION ► GRADES K-8 Prepare to get creative, messy and muddy! Make animals, ornaments, pinch pots, and even famous characters with all sorts of clay and dough, Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods from Air-Dry Clay to Model Magic. We'll slab, pinch, hand build, and including hand building, coil, slab and wheel throwing - techniques that sculpt our way through this creative camp with an exciting combination of guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design by projects. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack each day. glazing for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects will be fired and available Mon-Thu Jul 19-22 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $155 for pick-up one week after the last class. Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Abrakadoodle | #YAFCLAY02S21 grades K-4 We will be taking the following steps Mondays Jun 14-Aug 9* | 8 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $75 during our classes to protect everyone: Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YACCLYA02S21 *Not meeting Jul 5 R We will have a smaller number of participants grades 4-8 in each class. Mondays Jun 14-Aug 9* | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $75 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YACCLYB02S21 R Parent/Child classes will be limited to 1 parent *Not meeting Jul 5 or adult. PLEASE NOTE: R Participants will be reminded to wash their hands The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. before they enter the class area. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel R Masks required for participants age 5+. a class you are hoping to take. R Equipment, desks, tables & chairs will be wiped down prior to the start of class. R We will practice social distancing with participants at least 6 feet apart. R Supplies will be provided for each participant to avoid sharing items. R Hand sanitizer will be available. 9 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! ART OF NATURE: ART CAMP ► GRADES 3-5 Nurture your creativity in nature! Art is all around us, you just have to notice. Be inspired by your surroundings and let your imagination explore as you collect natural objects for the day's project. Come prepared and dressed for spending some time outside (please apply sunscreen and bug repellent before class). Bring a water bottle, a nut- free snack, and recess attire. Mon-Thu Jul 19-22 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $129 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YAFNTUR01S21 NEW! SUCCULENT FAIRY GARDEN OR DINO PARK THE BEST EVER ART CAMP! ► AGE 5-12 WORKSHOP ► AGE 6+ WITH ADULT You asked for it! Enjoy two days packed full of fan favorites! From snow Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical globes and projects that glow-in-the-dark to messy clay masterpieces, fairy garden or Dino Park. Bring your favorite adult to help you choose these are the most-requested Kidcreate projects all in one camp. from a variety of planters and succulents to build your dream fairy Guaranteed to be an artsy good time! Please pack a nut-free snack and garden or Dino Park. One garden is included with each registration. If beverage each day. you are registering as a parent/child combo, you can choose multiple gardens during the registration process. Mon/Tue Aug 9 & 10 | 2 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hansen | #YAFBEVR01S21 Tuesday Jun 15 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm NEW! TIE-DYE ART CAMP ► GRADES 3-5 $29 1 Garden Kit; $55 2 Garden Kits; $80 3 Garden Kits Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hake | #AGMFGGG01S21 This is not your typical Tie-Dye Camp! This is four days of experimenting with unconventional ways to tie-dye. Watch what happens when you GLITTER IT UP! ► AGE 5-10 combine bright colors on fabric to create unique works of art. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. Do you love art and things that dazzle and sparkle? This is where you belong! Draw and paint, sculpt and collage, then add glitter, gems, Mon-Thu Jul 26-29 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $129 sparkles, and more! We'll make sparkling paper mache hearts, sculpt Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YAFTIDY01S21 glittery clay flower bowls, and create cool wearable accessories and dazzling projects. Jam to some music and glam up your nails, too! Bring DIY BLINGED-OUT TUMBLER ► GRADES 6-8 a beverage, nut-free snack, and recess attire. You've seen 'em, you want 'em! Now you can have 'em! Create your Mon-Thu Jul 12-15 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $155 one-of-a kind blinged-out tumbler in one after school class. Add some Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAFGTER02S21 sparkle to your life! All supplies are included. NEW! MOSAIC ART CAMP ► GRADES 3-5 Monday Apr 26 | 1 session | 3:30-5:00pm | $19 Salk MS Art Rm Door S | #YAFTBLR01P21 Did you know that mosaics have been around for thousands of years? Patterns or images made of small pieces of stones, glass or tiles have Wednesday Apr 28 | 1 session | 3:30-5:00pm | $19 been found in ancient civilizations all over the world! Learn the basics of VandenBerge MS Art Rm Door N | #YAFTBLR03P21 this ancient art while creating your own mosaic. You'll be amazed at the results! Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire each day. Mon-Thu Jun 21-24 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $129 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YAFMOSC01S21 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 • Summer 2021 10

youth DANCE: BALLET & TAP ► AGE 3-10 Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. Develop confidence, coordination, musicality and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative exercises, creative routines and dance terminology. Classes are planned per age group and increase in skill work at each level. Students should wear proper dance attire: leotard with tights or a fitted top and bottom. Hair should be pulled back. Please bring both ballet and tap shoes. NEW! BEHIND THE CURTAIN SERIES - INTRO TO age 3-4 w/parent TECH THEATRE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $49 ► GRADES 5-9 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTA01S21 *Not meeting Jul 7 Are you interested in being a part of 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 age 5-6 props, and make lighting and sound cues, all for Community Education's Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $49 presentation of Dr. Dolittle Junior on July 15. Be part of the production team Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTB01S21 and help run the show! Bring a lunch/snack, water bottle, work gloves, *Not meeting Jul 7 safety glasses, and paint clothes; no flip-flops or sandals. age 7-8 Mon-Fri Jul 6-16* | 8 sessions | 9:00am-4:00pm | $125 Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $49 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | #YATBHND01S21 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTC01S21 *Not meeting Jul 9 *Not meeting Jul 7 *Please note: This class starts on a Tuesday age 9-10 SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - DOCTOR DOLITTLE Wednesdays Jun 23-Aug 18* | 8 sessions | 7:30-8:10pm | $49 JUNIOR ► GRADES 3-8 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTD01S21 *Not meeting Jul 7 The classic tale of kindness to all animals trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in Doctor Dolittle Junior! The musical tells the tale of a wacky DANCE: INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ► AGE 5+ but kind doctor who can talk to animals, and will take the audience on a journey from a small English village to the far corners of the world. All Dancers will learn terminology and etiquette as well as basic students receive a part and t-shirt. Bring a lunch, water bottle, snacks creative movement in a fun and relaxing environment. Motor skill and paint clothes. Tickets sold for the performance help offset the cost development, coordination, and imagination are all part of the of this two-week-long experience. Purchase general admission tickets process! Creativity is encouraged! online for $5 per ticket at www.728communityed.com. Limited tickets are available at the door. age 5-7 Tuesdays Jun 22-Aug 17* | 8 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $49 Rehearsals Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHA01S21 Mon-Thu Jul 5-8 | 9:00am-4:00pm; *Not meeting Jul 6 Mon-Wed Jul 12-14 | 9:00am-4:00pm Thu Jul 15 | 10:00am through performance time age 8-10 Tuesdays Jun 22-Aug 17* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $49 Performance Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHB01S21 Thu Jul 15 | 7:00pm *Not meeting Jul 6 age 10+ Tuesdays Jun 22-Aug 17* | 8 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $49 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHC01S21 *Not meeting Jul 6 Fee: $200 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Palashewski | #YATDOTL01S21 11 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS EPIC LEGO MINECRAFT VIRTUAL CLASS ► GRADES K-4 The Crescendo Music Program, founded in 1991, provides individual music lessons to students from Kindergarten through adulthood. Do you think you know everything there is to know about Minecraft? Successfully running for over 30 years, we take the hassle and stress You are going to be put to the test in this awesome virtual class. Your out of the student experience by providing all of the necessary tools for knowledge will be challenged! What can you create? You will need the high quality lessons at a reasonable price. From cello to piano, beginner following supplies: Laptop or tablet with webcam (in a pinch, a phone will to advanced, we offer a well-rounded program for musicians at any level. work), workspace, loose LEGO® bricks (approx 1 gallon-sized bag); no special bricks are required. Optional: LEGO® baseplate, paper and pen. Our summer program consists of 8 half-hour private lessons meeting You will receive an email with login information prior to the class. weekly from mid-June through mid-August. Fee includes music purchased for students as lessons progress. Lessons are held in Mondays Apr 5-26 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $49 district facilities staffed with trained, background-checked professionals. Online | Snapology | #YTSELMV01P21 Instruments currently available: guitar, percussion, piano, and ukulele. NINJA ADVENTURES VIRTUAL CLASS For additional program information and to complete an interest form, go ► GRADES K-4 to www.isd728.org/Crescendo-Music. Sensei Wu needs you! Design a new dojo made from plastic building Mondays Jun 21-Aug 16* | 8 sessions | 3:30-7:30pm | $158 bricks and train your men to battle with the best. Go through ninja Handke Center Music Room Door 5 training and earn your black belt, then get ready to have fun and *Not meeting Jul 5 become a Master Ninja! You will need the following supplies: Laptop or tablet with webcam (in a pinch, a phone will work), workspace, NEW! CREATIVE SUSHI ROLLING ► ALL AGES loose LEGO® bricks (approx 1 gallon-sized bag); no special bricks are required. Optional: LEGO® baseplate, paper and pen. You will receive Raw fish might be its classic ingredient, but did you know you can roll an email with the ZOOM session login information prior to class. practically anything into a sushi roll? If it tastes good together, it will taste great wrapped up in sushi rice and nori (or other wrappings)! Mondays May 3-24 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $49 All ages are welcome. Online | Snapology | #YTSNAVC01P21 Thursday Aug 12 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $39 EXTREME CODING: TETRIS ► GRADES 4-7 Online Only | Scheck | #ADCCSHR01S21 Learn to code with Scratch by dragging colorful blocks of code! Recreate a classic arcade game -- Tetris! We will use programming concepts such as variables, flow control, subroutines, and more. You will need the following: Computer with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, Internet, webcam, microphone and speakers, Google Meet. An email with Google Meet information will be sent prior to the class. Registration deadline Apr 18. Saturday Apr 24 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $39 Online | Tech Academy | #YTSECTE01P21 ATTENTION! PLEASE NOTE: Please use grade completed as of June The decision on whether a class will run is 2021 when registering for all summer made 3-5 days before the class start date. youth classes, camps and activities. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 12

youth NEW! ROBOPETS ROBOTICS CAMP ► AGE 5-7 Introduce your student to the world of robotics as they build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. They'll learn about sensors while building a fish or alligator, discover ways that gears, wheels and axles create movement while building a dog or frog, and have fun playing with their robopet creations! Mon-Thu Jun 14-17 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Snapology #YTSRORO01S21 CODE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT - VIRTUAL NEW! TECH TREK STEM CAMP ► AGE 10-17 COMPUTER CODING COMPETITION ► AGE 8-16 Use kits integrating electrical, programming, and mechanical concepts to Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! This build robots you will navigate through engineering challenges. Tech Trek is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code builds a concrete foundation of robotics concepts, which will especially Championship. You'll compete in groups based on age. This event is benefit those looking into joining a FIRST Tech Challenge team. hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. No previous coding experience is necessary, but you do need to know Mon-Thu Jun 21-24 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $119 how to navigate the internet. The link to the Google Meet event will be Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | COR Robotics | #YTSTTRK01S21 emailed two days before the tournament. NEW! EUREKA ENGINEERING ► AGE 8-15 Tuesday Jun 15 | 1 session | 7:00-8:30pm | $27 Online | Abamath | #YTSVCCC01S21 Work with Lego Mindstorm kits using programming and mechanical components to bring your robotic creations to life in exciting and Tuesday Jul 13 | 1 session | 7:00-8:30pm | $27 competitive challenges. For those interested in getting involved in FIRST Online | Abamath | #YTSVCCC02S21 Robotics, this serves as a marvelous transition into a FIRST Lego League team! A snack will be provided each day. Tuesday Aug 17 | 1 session | 7:00-8:30pm | $27 Mon-Thu Jun 21-24 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 Online | Abamath | #YTSVCCC03S21 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | COR Robotics | #YTSEENG01S21 NEW! OCEAN EXPLORATION STEAM CAMP NEW! BATTLE DRONES ► AGE 8-15 ► AGE 5-7 Spend four days with an experienced drone pilot who will teach you Discover all sorts of fun in the ocean using robotics, coding, art and how to complete challenges and earn your Drone Pilot's License. Once engineering concepts! Explore the ocean world and build and create certified, take to the skies with your new flying skills and compete with your version of life under the sea while working with your friends! each other in exciting aerial laser tag battles! Work with your team and use critical thinking skills to develop strategies for each aerial Mon-Thu Jun 14-17 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 competition. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Snapology #YTSOEXP01S21 Mon-Thu Jul 19-22 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $119 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | COR Robotics #YTSBADR01S21 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS NEW! MAD SCIENTIST CAMP ► AGE 7-12 Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check Put on your lab coats! We're testing scientific theories, doing chemistry online at www.728communityed.com for possible experiments, busting some myths, and checking out science facts vs. weather related cancellations and other program fiction. Bring an oversized shirt that can get messy! Please bring a water updates. bottle and a peanut-free snack each day. Mon-Thu Aug 2-5 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $109 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #YTSMADC01S21 13 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! DRONE PROGRAMMING ► AGE 9-16 NEW! SUMO BOTS ADVANCED ROBOTICS CAMP ► AGE 9-13 Learn to program and fly drones at the same time! You'll use entry level block-based coding or more advanced text-based coding to perform The ancient art of SUMO wrestling may be fun to watch, but certainly various challenges. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it is not so easy to compete in. Until now! Design your own SUMO easy to forget you're learning valuable programming skills. A snack will wrestling robot to compete against other bots for the title of toughest be provided each day and parents are welcome to stop in at the end of SUMO Bot. You'll become a better engineer, better programmer, and each day to see what their student has learned. better collaborator and have fun doing it. No prior robotics experience is necessary. Mon-Thu Jul 19-22 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | COR Robotics Mon-Thu Aug 2-5 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 #YTSDRPR01S21 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Snapology | #YTSSUMB01S21 VIDEO GAME DESIGN CAMP ► AGE 9-13 EXPERIENCE THIS! Design your very own side-scrolling platforming game with Stencyl NEW! SUMMER BOOK CLUB - SARAH PLAIN game creation software! Create levels and characters, as well as traps, AND TALL ► AGE 8-12 elevators and projectiles to make your game more exciting. You'll take your game home on a flash drive that can be shared and played at Form new friendships and discover how fun a book club can be! This home with family and friends. beloved book is the first in a 5-book series by Patricia MacLachlan. Follow along as the instructor leads the group in read-aloud time and Mon-Thu Aug 2-5 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 discussion. There will also be a picture book selection and discussion Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Snapology | #YTVVDGD01S21 along with simple crafts such as creating bookmarks and designing your own journal cover. The last day of camp you will receive a copy of the second book in the Sarah Plain and Tall series. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day. We will be taking the following steps Mon-Thu Jun 28-Jul 1 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $109 during our classes to protect everyone: Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YTUSUBC01S21 R We will have a smaller number of participants GRASP ► GRADES K-8 in each class. The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/math skills sharp during the summer. Students can choose to work from R Parent/Child classes will be limited to 1 parent booklets and answer sheets, or use the online program. Students submit lessons weekly to qualify for end-of-summer rewards. Workbooks, or adult. answer sheets and envelopes will be mailed to students or distributed at their school by Jun 9 (for students choosing this option). Please order R Participants will be reminded to wash their hands the grade that corresponds to your student's 2020-2021 grade. You may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate. Returns or exchanges are before they enter the class area. limited. Deadline for registration is Friday, Apr 19. R Masks required for participants age 5+. grades K-3 R Equipment, desks, tables & chairs will be wiped June 14-Aug 13 $39 Math only/$39 Reading only/$69 Both Math & Reading down prior to the start of class. #YTGGRSP01S21 R We will practice social distancing with participants grades 4-8 Jun 14-Aug 13 at least 6 feet apart. $39 Math only/$39 Reading only/$69 Both Math & Reading #YTGGRS401S21 R Supplies will be provided for each participant to avoid sharing items. R Hand sanitizer will be available. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 14

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 Jun 18 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $99 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC01S21 NKEINWD! EKRINGDAERRTECNAMFAPL►L 20A2G1E)5-6 (ENTERING Wednesday Jul 7 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $99 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC02S21 Is your soon-to-be-Kindergartner nervous to start school this fall, or are they excited to go? In this camp, they will brush up on their academic and social Thursday Jul 8 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $99 skills to help them feel confident about starting school. They will take part in Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC03S21 engaging activities in a welcoming, structured environment. This camp is for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021. Wednesday Aug 4 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $99 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC04S21 Tue-Fri Aug 17-20 | 4 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $69 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEKIND01S21 Thursday Aug 5 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $99 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHDAYC05S21 JUST FOR KIDS! ► AGE 5-10 NEW! 3-DAY HORSE CAMP ► AGE 6-17 No parents allowed! These kids-only events are perfect for parents who want to enjoy a night on their own. Students will have a fun Experience everyday life at a barn, including riding, grooming and caring evening with our trained staff playing games in the gym, creating crafts for the horses while making lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers! based on the night's theme, and having a snack. Please note any food Wear long pants, closed-toes shoes (no sandals), and appropriate allergies when registering. 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 Board Games and Cards also bring treats for the horses (optional). Helmets are provided. Camps Friday Apr 9 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $19 are held rain or shine, as the facility has an indoor barn and arena. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID01P21 Mon-Wed Jul 12-14 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-3:00pm | $299 Nature Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGH3DHC01S21 Friday May 7 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID02P21 NEW! MYSTERIES, MAPS AND RIDDLES LOCATION ► AGE 6-12 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Become a detective and unveil the mystery! Participate in scavenger 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen hunts and figure out the hidden codes to unlock the riddles. Each day is a new mystery and anything can happen! Bring a water bottle and a peanut-free snack each day. Mon-Thu Jun 21-24 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $109 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | #YGDMMRC01S21 15 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ KARATE ► AGE 4-11 Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of to make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to take severe weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's education time asking \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to and see how they benefit. avoid boredom and discussing things all home-alone children should be aware of. age 4-6 Tue/Thu Apr 6-22 | 6 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $49 Saturday Jun 26 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 VandenBerge MS Hallways Door N | Cornelius | #YMKKT4601P21 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA01S21 age 7-11 Saturday Jul 10 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Tue/Thu Apr 6-22 | 6 sessions | 6:45-7:15pm | $49 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA02S21 VandenBerge MS Hallways Door N | Cornelius | #YMKKT7101P21 Saturday Jul 24 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA03S21 Saturday Aug 21 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA04S21 BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK ► GRADES 6-8 Are you new to babysitting or looking for ways to polish up your skills? Track offers something for everyone! You can race, hurdle, jump or Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop throw as part of the team. Schedule includes up to three meets per safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing season with transportation provided for the away meets. Meets are accidents, learning to care for children of various ages and taking weather-permitting and may or may not be rescheduled. Schedule will care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to be available the first week of practice. participate in the last 15 minutes of class. Saturday Apr 17 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST01P21 Saturday Jun 26 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST01S21 Saturday Jul 10 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Mon-Thu Apr 20-May 20* | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST02S21 Salk MS Commons Door S | #YMTMSTR02P21 *Please note: This class starts on Tuesday Saturday Jul 24 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST03S21 Mon-Thu Apr 20-May 20* | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 VandenBerge MS Gym Door N | #YMTMSTR03P21 Saturday Aug 21 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 *Please note: This class starts on Tuesday Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST04S21 ATTENTION! WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Please use grade completed as of June 2021 when registering for all summer Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check youth classes, camps and activities. online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 16

youth NFL Flag Football League 2021 Spring NFL Flag May 2 - June 20 Football Leagues Ages 4-14 7 weeks | $125 per player (Pre K to 8th Grade) This is a 5 vs. 5, non-contact, recreational, co-ed format. Teams are limited to 10 players to maximize playing time. This is an exceptional program for first time players who want to learn the fundamentals of football or for players who want to enhance their skills before taking the next leap into tackle football. Games and Practices will be played on Sundays. Participants will receive an NFL reversible jersey and flag belt. INTRO TO YOUTH PADDLEBOARD ► AGE 10-17 There are no try-outs! Everyone participates! Make a splash with our introductory class that focuses on safely getting acquainted COACHES NEEDED! with the sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP). You'll learn the fundamentals of SUP, get some safety tips, and understand the SUP laws. No previous experience Volunteer coaches are needed to lead is necessary, but you must be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. Paddleboards will be available for use, or you can bring your own! these teams. Please consider www.elkriverfootball.com becoming a coach! Tuesday Jun 1 | 1 session | 5:30-6:15pm | $25 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #QVSITPB01S21 YOUTH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD ► AGE 10-17 Get in on the latest water craze and try Stand Up Paddleboarding! Learn balance and paddling technique, then move on to mini-exercises, obstacles and challenges. Our lake season is short, so get out and enjoy it! Wear appropriate water gear. Bring a life jacket if you have one. There will be a lifeguard on duty. Paddleboards will be available for use, or you can bring your own! Tuesdays Jun 8-29 | 4 sessions | 5:30-6:15pm | $79 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #QVSYSUP01S2 EXPERIENCE THIS! NEW! INTRO TO KAYAKING ► AGE 14+ W/PARENT Grab your kayak and head to the new and improved Lake Orono! During your kayaking journey, Carla will teach kayak etiquette, maintenance, and paddling techniques. Build your confidence on the calm lake water! Participants MUST wear a life jacket during the class. You are encouraged to bring your own kayak; rental kayaks are available for an additional fee. Select kayak rental during the registration process. Wednesday Jun 30 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29/ $39 with rental Orono Park Elk River | Laurent | #AGGIKYK01S21 17 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth 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 completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the Payment plan available: $149 due at registration; $200 by last class State of Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you Classroom instruction only: $110 have your permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State- Mon-Fri Apr 6-20* | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm licensed and certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI01P21 last day of classroom instruction. *Not meeting Apr 12 *Please note: This class starts on a Tuesday WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Mon-Fri May 3-14 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm Online | Waggoner | #YHDVDRI02P21 »  Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of experience and training. They know the most effective Mon-Fri Jun 11-24* | 10 sessions | 8:00-11:00am ways to teach students and will help meet the learning needs of Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI01S21 individual students. *Please note: This class starts on a Friday »  Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. Mon-Fri Jun 14-25 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm »  Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law Online | Waggoner | #YHDVDRI02S21 requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they Mon-Fri Jul 6-19* | 10 sessions | 8:00-11:00am can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI03S21 Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) *Please note: This class starts on a Tuesday »  Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and locations throughout the year. Mon-Fri Jul 12-23 | 10 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm Online | Johnson | #YHDVDRI06S21 Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a Mon-Fri Aug 2-13 | 10 sessions | 8:00-11:00am supervised driving log. The driving log must show that the teen has Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI04S21 completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends a parent class, the required number Mon-Fri Aug 16-27 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm of supervised driving hours decreases to 40, 15 of which are nighttime Online | Waggoner | #YHDVDRI05S21 hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with your student, for important information regarding the Driving Log, the Watch our website and publications parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. for additional in person Driver's Education Additional information for online classes: classes offered this summer! »  All classroom materials will need to be picked up from the Handke Center (1170 Main Street, Elk River) no earlier than one week prior DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT to the start of course. INFORMATION NIGHT »  Available pickup times are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. »  If you need to arrange other pickup times, please contact the Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class Community Education office at 763-241-3520 or or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course [email protected]. to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well »  A few days prior to start of class, students will be added to the as lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. Schoology Course. If student does not attend ISD 728, you will receive an email with the access code to join the Schoology Tuesday May 18 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 course. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Willenbring #YHPPOIN02P21 Tuesday Jun 15 | 1 session | 5:30-7:30pm | $0 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01S21 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 18

recreation S2m0UakM2e1MplEaRns for CSYOAPUMOTRPHTSS YSLOEPAUOGTRHUTESS PSPPRROOESRGCRTHSAOMOSL Meets four days per week, for 60 minutes Meets one day per week, for 50 minutes. Eager Elks meet one day per week, for 60 each day. Ages 6-12 years old. Sports league participants will receive a minutes.These programs are designed for team t-shirt. preschoolers as a positive introductory Volleyball Soccer (5-8 year olds) experience to sports. Children will be Dodgeball Lacrosse (5-8 year olds) taught basic skills and rules with low-key Basketball T-ball (3-7 year olds) games to have fun, be active, socialize, and Flag Football Have time to help? Parent volunteers are learn sportsmanship. Multi-sports needed to help coach leagues. Soccer Soccer Track & Field Tennis lessons (6+ years old) Flag Football Baseball/Softball Sports of all Sorts Lacrosse T-ball EXCITING NEWS! A new splashpad and skateboard park are being built at Orono Park! Please note: Orono Park will be closed this summer due to construction. Visit ActiveElkRiver.com for more information. Parks and Recreation For more information and event updates visit ElkRiverMN.gov/ParksandRec 19 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

recreation EPCNARRMESIPCCSHHMOEONLT PCAALDAMVYEPGNSRTOUURNED THEaULlRlKSdRaDyIAVfYuESnRIN Meets one day per week, for 75 Meets four days per week, for 75 minutes join us! minutes at Trott Brook Barn. at various park locations. Participants will Ages 3-5 years old. be offered different themes throughout NEW LOCATION! the summer. Ages 4-12 years old. Themes may include: in Super Hero Camp Themes may include: the Crafty Kiddos Naturemania Diggin Dinos Let's Build Something 10:30 a.m. Junior Einsteins Extreme Adventure Little Tyke Site Kid vs.Wild Thursdays Little Art Park Fun in the Sun June 17-Aug. 12 Fun and Fitness Krafty Kids Live Performances for Kids Extreme Boredom Busters WOW Camp Join us weekly at Woodland Trails Regional Park American Girl Doll Camp Free to the public, rain or shine! A Pirate's Life Biking 3-7:00 p.m. Camp Whatchamacallit Thursdays June 17-Oct. 7 Farmers Market Produce, farm fresh meat and eggs, home baked items, artisan products, honey, syrup and more! Downtown Elk River. Summer CONCERT Concert Series SERIES Free concerts at River’s Edge Commons Park in downtown Elk River Sponsored by: 7:00 p.m. Thursdays June 17-Aug. 19 Questions? Scan this code to Follow us on Facebook! Call 763.635.1150 register online: @ElkRiverPR 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 20

adult INTRODUCTION TO PADDLEFIT FITNESS WITH CHELSEY ► PUNCH CARD Make a splash with our introductory class, which will focus on Would you like a little variety in your workouts? Do you need some acquainting you with the sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) in a fun flexibility in your workout schedule? Our Fitness with Chelsey Punch and safe manner. We will teach you the fundamentals of SUP as well Card will allow you to participate in your choice of Total Body Bootcamp as safety and SUP laws. No previous experience is necessary, but you (Tuesdays 6pm) and Core Fusion (Thursdays 6pm) classes. Once you must be able to swim. Paddleboards will be available for use, or bring purchase the punch card, you do not need to sign up for individual classes, your own. Class will be on Twin Lake, Hallas Street in Nowthen. just show up! Your class cost can be as little as $4.70 per class! The punch cards are not transferable between seasons. Spring punch cards are Tuesday Jun 1 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $29 redeemable Mar-May, Summer punch cards are redeemable Jun-Aug. Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPADF01S21 Spring Session PADDLEFIT Tue & Thu Mar 2-May 27* | 6:00-7:00pm $19 for 3 session pass; $69 for 14 session pass; This fun and challenging class on the water will introduce you to the $99 for 21 session pass; $119 for unlimited pass world of PaddleFit. Benefits of training on the water include balance, Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFSFCPC01S21 endurance, strength, focus and fun! Class accommodates all skill and *Not meeting Apr 22, 27 fitness levels, but some previous paddling or completion of the Intro to SUP class is required. Paddleboards will be available for use, or bring Summer Session your own. Class will be on Twin Lake, Hallas Street in Nowthen. Tue & Thu Jun 1-Aug 31 | 6:00-7:00pm $19 for 3 session pass; $69 for 14 session pass; Tuesdays Jun 8-29 | 4 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $75 $99 for 21 session pass; $119 for unlimited pass Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPAFT01S21 (Tue) Handke Center Gym Door 5 (Thu) Otsego Elem Gym Door 4 | Klasnich | #AFSFCPC01S21 LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ CORE FUSION Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club membership fees! Are you a fan of yoga? Pilates? Body Sculpting? Core Fusion combines all three styles in an upbeat and challenging format to Pay-at-the-door: $5/day or $40/10-day pass strengthen your core, provide a total body stretch, and increase Exact change only, please. your flexibility. Bring a mat and water. Bring dumbbells for an added challenge. Fitness with Chelsey Punch Card automatically signs you Sundays Apr 11-Jun 6* | 7:30-9:00pm up for these classes each season. *Not meeting May 9 Thursdays Apr 15-May 27* | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Sundays Jun13-Aug 15* | 7:30-9:00pm Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFECRFS02P21 *Not meeting Jun 20, Jul 4 *Not meeting Apr 22 Tue/Thu Jun 15-Aug 12* | 6:00-8:00am TOTAL BODY BOOTCAMP *Not meeting Jul 6, 8 Designed for all fitness levels, this bodyweight specific class and full body workout is designed to build strength and endurance through a variety of interval training exercises. Be prepared to sweat! Bring a towel and water. Bring dumbbells for an additional burn. Fitness with Chelsey Punch Card automatically signs you up for these classes each season. Tuesdays Apr 13-May 25* | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFBTBBC02P21 *Not meeting Apr 27 Tuesdays Jun 1-Jul 13 | 7 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFBTBBC01S21 Tuesdays Jul 20-Aug 31 | 7 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFBTBBC02S21 21 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult NEW! CARDIO MEGA MIX WORKSHOP PICKLEBALL Are you looking for a high-energy sweat session? This single-session Pickleball is a combination of ping pong and tennis and is perfect for fitness workshop is the ultimate cardio workout combining high-low, adults who are young at heart. Play against others who love some kickboxing, dance, and athletic drills that will keep you moving, friendly competition. Don't know how to play? Don't let it stop you -- the sweating and smiling! Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle first 15 minutes of each session can be used to share rules, practice to class. and warm up. Play will be first-come, first-served along with a rotation with others who show up to play. Saturday Apr 10 | 1 session | 9:00-10:00am | $10 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFBCMMW01P21 Modifications to Pickleball for 2020-2021 due to COVID-19: »  Bring your own equipment; limited equipment available. NEW! CORE FUSION + SCULPT WORKSHOP »   Bring a water bottle; drinking fountains are not available. »   Masks are required. This one-session workout workshop combines everything you love about »   Social distancing to be practiced when possible. the low-impact fusion of barre, Pilates and yoga with SCULPT! Bring »   Capacity limits per MDH guidelines. a pair of 2-lb or 5-lb dumbbells for the elevated \"burns so good\" Core »   Please bring exact change only; change for larger bills will not be Fusion workout! Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water to class. available. Saturday May 15 | 1 session | 9:00-10:00am | $10 Pay-at-the-door: $5/person; Exact change only Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Klasnich | #AFECFSS02P21 Sundays through May 2* | 4:00-6:00pm AIKIDO FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND Handke Center Gym Door 5 *Not meeting Apr 4 Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that has no tournaments or competitions. Its focus is on mental and physical discipline through Wednesdays through May 5* | 4:30-6:30pm hand-to-hand, sword, and staff techniques, and is for people of all Handke Center Gym Door 5 abilities. Learn this art from a world-renowned instructor who studied in *Not meeting Mar 31 Japan, and who has trained with people from all over the globe. We will be taking the Thursdays Apr 15-May 27 | 7 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $75 following steps during our Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01P21 classes to protect everyone: Thursdays Jun 3-Jul 15 | 7 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $75 R We will limit the number of Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01S21 participants in each class. Thursdays Jul 22-Aug 26 | 6 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $55 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD02S21 R We will have supplies for each person to limit sharing. R Mats and equipment will be wiped down prior to arrival and after use. R We will practice social distancing of 6 feet. R Masks are required and may only be removed in specific circumstances. R Hand sanitizer will be available. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 22

adult NEW! AVOID THE PITFALLS (AND WEIGHT GAIN) METABOLISM BOOSTERS AND BUSTERS OF PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE You could lose up to 20 pounds in a year without eating less! Just by Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can revving up your metabolism, you can burn more calories, lose fat, boost last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight energy, and feel stronger and more fit. Discover 20 SIMPLE things you gain and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the can do every day to boost your metabolism and burn up to 30% more troublesome symptoms, they are easier to correct. You will gain multiple calories daily. tools and techniques for restoring your health and well-being. Friday May 21 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Monday May 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHWMTBB01P21 Online | Novak | #AHWAPMP01P21 NEW! MUDRAS: THE ANCIENT ART OF HAND YOGA NEW! JUST BREATHE! TECHNIQUES TO CALM, CENTER AND BALANCE Mudras, or \"yoga of the hand\" has been recognized for centuries as a simple, yet effective, healing tool. In ancient India, mudras was believed Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing to be the key to spiritual, mental and physical well-being and that regular benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. An email you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. The with online meeting information and link will be sent prior your online class. simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose. Wednesday Jun 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHAMYGA01S21 Thursday Jun 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 NEW! REIKI LEVEL II Online | Novak | #AHWBRTH01S21 In Reiki Level II, specific sacred symbols are added to your energy field NEW! SHAMANIC BREATHWORK to enhance sessions. You will also learn how to direct this energy toward physical healing, mental/emotional healing, and distance or remote healing. Shamanic Breathwork honors and blends the timeless wisdom of We will explore sacred Reiki II symbols in healing and learn how to use ancient traditions with the emerging new paradigm methods of healing them. and teaching. Using traditional Shamanic tools, art, music and deep connected breathing, you create a natural and altered dreamlike state. Saturday May 1 | 1 session | 10:00am-5:00pm | $200 This method can help you reconnect with your own inner shaman Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Steffens | #AGSRKL201P21 and remember the magic of who you truly are in this lifetime. Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or sleeping bag, a pillow, eye mask NEW! DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION (optional), and a blanket. Have you ever wanted to develop your natural intuition? Are you Saturday May 8 | 1 session | 10:00am-2:30pm | $100 already connected to Spirit and wonder how to make sense of all of Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Steffens | #AHASMBW01P21 it? This course offers a series of Intuitive Development classes to help you develop or work with the gifts we all have at some level. The four Saturday Jul 24 | 1 session | 10:00am-2:30pm | $100 sessions have been put together in a natural series of development Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Steffens | #AHASMBW01S21 from grounding and protection to creating your safe space at home for communication. Thursdays Apr 29-May 20 | 4 sessions | 7:00-9:00pm | $140 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Steffens | #AGSDINT01P21 ONLINE! CLASSES WOMEN, WEIGHT, HORMONES An email with online meeting Are you finding that fat is collecting around your midsection and no information and link will be sent matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? It might be your hormones! In this virtual prior your online class. workshop you will learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing weight, and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. Thursday Apr 22 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHWWWHM01P21 23 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult NEW! VITAMINS AND HERBS: FACTS AND FALLACIES Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? Explore the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well-balanced or a waste of money, and discuss what current research says. Thursday Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHAVMHB01P21 NEW! POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT: LOOK EMPOWERING YOUR BEST SELF ► 6 OR 12 WEEK YOUNGER, THINNER AND FEEL BETTER SERIES Have you ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs Holistic coaching will affect every aspect of your life -- mind, body, spirit, too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too relationships, and career. You will find the spark in your life and work to bring much? Discover how to correct common posture problems and learn that to light in all areas. Together with your coach, you will find balance, an \"Instant Alignment Technique\" that will have you standing straighter peace, excitement and rejuvenation. These are individual class with no other immediately. An email with online meeting information and link will be participants. First week is 1.5 hours; weeks 2-12 are one-hour sessions. Upon sent prior your online class. registration, Kenzie will contact you to set up your meeting dates. This virtual program will follow the schedule below, with flexibility from week to week. Thursday Apr 29 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Novak | #AHWPSRT01P21 6-WEEK PROGRAM »  Week One: Personal Manifesto and Assessment Discussion AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/AED »  Week Two: Internal Compass/Routines »  Week Three: Becoming Grounded Could you save a life in an emergency? Being trained in CPR and the »  Week Four: It's the Little Things use of an Automated External Defibrillator has the greatest impact on »  Week Five: Finding Closure/Resiliency resuscitation over any other factor. Attend this class and leave knowing »  Week Six: Connection Mind/Body/Soul how to safely and effectively perform CPR and use an AED on adults, children and infants. Apr 1-Aug 31* | 6 sessions | $329 Online Only | Wilcox-Ingebrand | #AHMHLCS01P21 Monday Jun 7 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 *Specific schedule will be arranged with Kenzie Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED01S21 12-WEEK PROGRAM Monday Aug 9 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 »  Week One: Personal Manifesto and Assessment Discussion Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED02S21 »  Week Two: Being Thankful »  Week Three: Internal Compass/Routines AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER »  Week Four: Routines FIRST AID »  Week Five: Becoming Grounded »  Week Six: Balance Be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, »  Week Seven: Career Aspirations recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until »  Week Eight: It's the Little Things in Life! advanced medical personnel arrive. Fee includes materials and an »  Week Nine: Closure/Resiliency American Heart Association certification. »  Week Ten: Connecting - Mind/Body/Soul »  Week Eleven: Letting Go of Things We Cannot Control Monday Jun 14 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 »  Week Twelve: Healthy Habits - Mind/Body/Soul Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHFIAID01S21 Apr 1-Aug 31* | 12 sessions | $579 Monday Aug 16 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 Online | Wilcox-Ingebrand | #AHMHLCM01P21 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHF1AID02S21 *Specific schedule will be arranged with Kenzie 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 24

adult MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ► PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL 4-HOUR REFRESHER EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS This driver improvement program is presented by the Minnesota If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual techniques, (distance, shifts), separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted drivers, new you're welcome to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. laws and more. You must have completed the eight-hour program to Parents will meet together for parenting support and information while take this class. young children participate in early childhood activities. School-age children will meet in another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time Wednesday Apr 21 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 throughout the school year. Class is free but pre-registration is required. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401P21 Tuesdays through Jun 8* | 5:30-7:30pm | $0 Monday May 24 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F20 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402P21 *Not meeting Mar 30 Thursday Jun 24 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401S21 Thursday Jul 15 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402S21 Wednesday Aug 25 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI403S21 MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NEW! SUCCULENT FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP ► 8-HOUR INITIAL Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical This driver improvement class for first-time participants is presented by fairy garden. At the start of class, you will choose from a variety of the Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual planters and succulents to build your dream fairy garden. Containers techniques, habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted include old books, old metal storage containers, wooden boxes and drivers, new laws and more. If you have taken this class previously, planters. If you have your own container you would like to use, please please register for the 4-hour refresher. use the discount code CONTAINER during checkout. Wed/Thu May 19 & 20 | 2 sessions Thursday Jun 17 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $29 5:30-9:30pm | $28 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hake | #AGMAFGG01S21 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI801P21 NEW! SUCCULENT FAIRY GARDEN OR DINO PARK DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT WORKSHOP ► AGE 6+ WITH ADULT INFORMATION NIGHT Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class fairy garden or Dino Park. Choose from a variety of planters and or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course succulents to build your dream fairy garden or Dino Park. One garden to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as is included with each registration. If you are registering as a parent/child lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. combo, you can choose multiple gardens during the registration process. Tuesday May 18 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN02P21 Tuesday Jun 15 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm $29-One Garden Kit; $55-Two Garden Kits; $80-Three Garden Kits Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hake | #AGMFGGG01S21 25 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION Experience the tactile art of working with clay! Designed for every level of artist, you'll start with a hand building project to learn some basic techniques, then progress to throwing on a pottery wheel. Projects can 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. Mondays Jun 14-Aug 9* | 8 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $89 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #AACCLYC01S21 *Not meeting Jul 5 DESIGNING FROM NURSERIES TO TWEEN/TEEN GRAB-AND-GO! SPAGHETTI GARDEN PLANTER POT ROOMS The Grab-and-Go spaghetti garden planter pot kit will provide you with Whether you and your tween/teen are looking to make a few minor all of the plants to grow fresh ingredients to make your spaghetti sauce design changes or are ready for a complete bedroom makeover, this at home! The kit includes a 16\" planter pot, soil, tomato plant and herbs. virtual class will combine your ideas and turn their room into a dream You will receive an instructional video on how to plant your spaghetti come true! We will look at furniture, colors, accents, organized spaces pot, along with a recipe for homemade sauce once your plant starts and more! producing tomatoes. If you have your own container you would like to use, please use the discount code CONTAINER during checkout. Tuesday Apr 13 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Online | Cyr | #AGMN2TN01P21 Kit pick-up Wednesday May 26 & Friday June 4 | 8:30am-4:30pm | $39 Handke Center Door 5 | Hake | #AGMSGPP01P21 NEW! PATRIOTIC FLOWER POT CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP GRAB-AND-GO! AMERICAN FLAG PALLET SIGN KIT Get your hands dirty and create a charming patriotic flower centerpiece. Get crafty and create a unique American flag pallet sign with this easy Paint your wooden centerpiece in the design of your choice; examples kit! This is a perfect project for a family craft night or as a gift to yourself! will be provided. While it's drying, Alison will walk you through arranging The kit includes paint, paint brushes, wooden stars, glue and step-by- and planting red, white and blue flowers in your flower pot. Weather step instructions. Kit is a limited edition; one per customer. If you need permitting, this class will be held outdoors in the Nature Explorer Center; to arrange a later pickup time, please contact Community Education at please dress accordingly. If raining, the class will be moved indoors. 763-241-3520 to schedule. Thursday Jun 17 | 1 session | 6:45-8:00pm | $39 Pickup Jun 15-Jul 2 | 8:00am-4:30pm | $29 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | Hake | Handke Center Door 5 | #AAGRWBF01S21 #AGMFJFP01S21 U.S.-DAKOTA WAR OF 1862: PIECES OF THE PUZZLE SUMMER 2021 Join professional photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond EXPERIENCE MORE! as he shares what he has learned through 10 years of studying the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. Prior to the live virtual discussion, you will receive EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHMENT & RECREATION CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS a link to a YouTube video of the presentation which you can view at your leisure. Tuesday Aug 31 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHUDWP01S21 www.728communityed.com PLEASE NOTE: View the Summer brochure online at The decision on whether a class will run is www.728communityed.com or pick one up at made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel your local school or business. a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 26

adult ONE LAST TIME: WORLD WAR II VETERAN STORIES Photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond planned and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years, and got to know many people who shared their stories with us. During this presentation, Jay will tell you about some of the people who shared their stories and who are no longer here. If you do not have an active email account, please call the Community Education office at 763-241-3520 for information on how to participate in this online class. Part 1 NEW! A GUIDE TO BACKYARD PHOTOGRAPHY Thursday Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHOLTW01P21 It is summer time and it's beautiful! Join professional photographer Jay Grammond on a journey of photographic possibilities to get you out of Tuesday Jun 8 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 the house this summer. Learn to see and compose creatively, how to Online | Grammond | #AGHOLTW01S21 create/look for great backgrounds, what subjects to focus on, and helpful apps and resources. Part 2 Thursday Jun 10 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHOLT201S21 NEW! A \"CURE\" FOR CABIN FEVER: BACKYARD Thursday Jul 8 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 PHOTOGRAPHY Online | Grammond | #AGPBYPH01S21 Have you had enough of winter? Want to get out of the house? NEW! BUILDING YOUR VISION: TAKING YOUR Professional photographer Jay Grammond leads you on a journey of PHOTOGRAPHY FROM GOOD TO GREAT! photographic possibilities to get you out of the house this spring. Learn to see and compose creatively, how to create/look for great backgrounds, For the seasoned photographer or the beginner, do you want to be a what subjects to focus on, and helpful apps and resources. photographer who TAKES pictures, or one who CREATES images? We will cover compositional basics and discuss concepts of building your Thursday Apr 8 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 photographic vision that will take your images from good to great; ideas Online | Grammond | #AGPCCFV01P21 and concepts that you can put into practice right away. NEW! A ROAD TRIP AROUND MINNESOTA: LAKES Thursday May 6 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 AND WATERFALLS Online | Grammond | #AGPPG2G01P21 Explore the land of sky-blue waters with professional photographer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state to learn about some of Minnesota's waterways. Come away with the seeds of your own road trip ideas planted and ready for Spring and Summer! An email with a Zoom conferencing link will be sent prior to class. Thursday May 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTMN01P21 ONLINE! CLASSES An email with online meeting information and link will be sent prior your online class. 27 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING DOG OBEDIENCE, BASICS Are you finding yourself with extra time on your hands? A representative Learn the basics of on-leash obedience, including commands such from RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will help you explore as heel, sit, down, come, stand and stay. Handlers will learn to give possibilities for volunteer service, including positions with a limited or flexible commands and use praise to reward proper behavior. Fee is per dog. time commitment. Learn how your desire for service can be matched with Puppy must be at least three months old and have begun their shot community needs. Find a rewarding experience that fits your life and your series. Bring a leash and dog treats. expertise. Mondays Apr 12-May 3 | 4 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $65 Tuesday Apr 13 | 1 session | 5:00-6:00pm | $0 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDDOGO01P21 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Brooks | #AGIVOLU01P21 ZERO WASTE FOR BEGINNERS BECOME A COMMUNITY ED INSTRUCTOR! The term \"zero waste\" is heard more and more often, and many people Do you have a special talent, skill, or passion that you would love are curious about the positive impact they can make on the environment. to share with the community? Have you ever thought of becoming a Join us for an informative discussion and learn how YOU can make a Community Education instructor to earn extra money doing something difference! you love? Attend our free class to get more information about teaching for Community Education. Class if free, but registration is required. EARTH DAY! Thursday Apr 22 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $25 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Grant | #AGLWAST02S20 Tuesday Aug 24 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $0 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #AGJCEIN02S21 STAR WARS: CREATING A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY We will be taking the On May 4, 1977, \"Star Wars\" debuted in theaters. This class is your following steps during our chance to learn how the sci-fi adventure everyone underestimated took classes to protect everyone: the world by storm with a behind-the-scenes look with North Metro TV R We will limit the number of Studio Manager Eric Houston. participants in each class. STAR WARS DAY! Tuesday May 4 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Houston | #AGHSWFA01P21 R We will have supplies for each person GUARANTEE to limit sharing. We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses R Mats and equipment will be wiped and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education down prior to arrival and after use. office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood R We will practice social distancing of Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 6 feet. R Masks are required and may only be removed in specific circumstances. R Hand sanitizer will be available. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 28

adult READ MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB Minnesota has produced an abundance of authors in a variety of genres. We'll choose a Minnesota-authored book each month to read at leisure, then come together in an online ZOOM meeting for an evening of guided discussion and shared opinions. Beverages and snacks optional, but recommended! Instructions will be emailed to you a few days prior to class. »  April: The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang »  May: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Thursday Apr 15 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $9 NEW! DASHBOARD CHEESE BOARD: ROADTRIP! Online | Kauffman | #AGKRDMN01P21 Grab your favorite road trip snacks and pull up a patio chair! We will be Thursday May 20 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $9 going on a virtual road trip to some of our local Minnesota cheese producers. Online | Kauffman | #AGKRDMN02P21 Sample from some of our hidden gems as well as our flagship producers of cheese and wine. NEW! INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVERS Sunday Jul 25 | 1 session | 5:00-6:00pm | $29 Explore the voiceover industry! Discover current trends, opportunities Online | Jerred | #ADCDBRT01S21 and tools you need to find success. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor. This class is a NEW! MEMORABLE VEGETARIAN MEALS one-time, 90-minute, one-on-one video chat class! Learn more at http:// www.voicesforall.com. Upon completion of registration, a representative Create memorable vegetarian meals that also work as easy side dishes. from Voices for All, LLC will contact you to schedule your class. Explore how to center meal planning around plant-based foods, how to prepare and season vegetables, how to cook beans and legumes for Jun 1-Aug 31* | $49 maximum health benefits, and how to get the most out of your spice rack. Online | #AGJITVO01S21 *Upon registration, you will be contacted to set up your online class Tuesday Apr 27 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $39 Online | Scheck | #ADCMVGM01P21 NEW! PELLET SMOKER 101 - BBQ BASICS NEW! GLUTEN-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS Backyard BBQ enthusiasts unite and have a smokin' good time during our pellet smoker 101 class! We'll begin with an overview of smoker Observing a specific diet, avoiding dairy or being allergic to gluten start-up procedures and move to a step-by-step demonstration of how doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of delicious desserts. We'll to prepare a pork butt for pulled pork sandwiches and salads. We'll also guide you through recipe formulas for gluten-free and vegan desserts take a quick overview of smoker maintenance. that you can adapt to a variety of seasonal produce and flavor profiles. Saturday Jun 12 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $29 Thursday Jun 10 | 1 session | 7:00-9:00pm | $39 Online | O'Brien | #ADQBBQM01D21 Online | Scheck | #ADCGFDF01S21 SUMMER 2021 View the summer INSTANT POT 101 -- LIVE brochure online at EXPERIENCE MORE! www.728communityed.com Demystify the electric pressure cooker/multi-cooker called the Instant Pot or pick one up at your in this virtual class! Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHMENT & RECREATION CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS local school or business. to make a few amazingly satisfying dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu items will be demonstrated in this class. There will be time for questions and answers. Thursday Apr 8 | 1 session | 5:00-6:30pm | $29 Online | Georgakopoulos | #AGCIPLV01P21 www.728communityed.com 29 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult INSTANT POT COOK-ALONG: HOMEMADE WHAT'S FOR DINNER? FALAFEL AND MEDITERRANEAN WRAPS WITH HOMEMADE PITA BREAD! ONLINE! COOK-ALONG CLASSES Combine the use of the Instant Pot with conventional cooking to create The following will be sent via email prior to the class two wonderfully nutritious and delicious wraps. Choose Homemade meeting date: Falafel or Mediterranean Kebab wraps for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other. If you have two Instant Pots, create both! We • ingredient list (to allow time for shopping) will also make homemade pita bread and sauces from scratch! • instructor recipes (if applicable) • informational materials (if applicable) Thursday May 6 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $35 • the Zoom meeting link Online | Georgakopoulos | #AGCFMWP01P21 INSTANT POT COOK-ALONG: BBQ THE WHOLE MOM NEEDS CHEESE! PATIO POUNDERS COOK- YEAR THROUGH! ALONG Have you ever wished you could have a cooking lesson right in your own You know making a meal would delight and surprise Mom, right? In this kitchen? You can! Our virtual Instant Pot cook-along class features BBQ virtual cooking class, we are grilling cheese! Create fun dishes on the grill, Pulled Chicken, and Carnitas, a Mexican-style taco. Choose one dish for designed to spoil and impress any mom on Mother's Day, or ANY day! your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other. If you have a second Instant Pot, make both, and just in time for dinner! Thursday May 6 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Online | Jerred | #AGCMPTP01P21 Thursday May 20 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #AGCIPBQ01P21 INSTANT POT COOK-ALONG: PASTA! PASTA! BREAD! Cook together apart with this virtual Instant Pot cook-along class! Choose Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Macaroni and Cheese for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other. If you have a second Instant Pot on hand, make both! You will also make a quick loaf of oven-baked bread. Thursday Apr 22 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #AGCIPPB01P21 HANDMADE PASTA BOLOGNESE NEW! FRESH AND HEALTHY FROZEN TREATS Master cooking homemade Pasta Bolognese during this virtual workshop Perfect for health conscious adults and kids who love to cook, this with Brooklyn, New York chef Laura Scheck! Begin by making your own interactive cook-along class will teach you a variety of methods for pasta dough. While it rests, Chef Laura will guide you through the creation turning fresh fruit into frozen summer treats. You will have dessert in a of a bubbling pot of bolognese sauce. Then learn how to roll, shape and few simple steps without adding sugar. All you need is a freezer, some cut your pasta. This class has something for pasta novices as well as fruit and a blender or food processor. experienced home cooks. No special tools or equipment are needed. Thursday Jul 1 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $39 Saturday May 15 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $39 Online | Scheck | #ADCFHFT01S21 Online | Scheck | #ADCHMPB01P21 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 30

adult INSTANT POT COOK-ALONG: SLIDERS, ROLLS AND TWICE-BAKED POTATOES! Use your Instant Pot to prepare BBQ Pulled Chicken, and whip up a side of twice-baked potatoes you finish under the broiler. You'll also bake a batch of quick homemade potato rolls from the comfort of your own home and have everything ready in time for dinner! Wednesday Jun 16 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIIPSP01S21 INSTANT POT COOK-ALONG: BUTTER CHICKEN AND YOU THINK YOU KNOW GRILLED CHEESE PASTA, CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS AND BREAD! COOK-ALONG Get out your Instant Pot and join Tess as she guides you through April is National Grilled Cheese Month! Far from the traditional American preparing a Butter Chicken Pasta dish and a wonderful Chicken Burrito cheese slices and white bread, Kerry's versions of the grilled cheese Bowl. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of sandwich are not for the faint of heart! Her sandwich recipes include the other, or, if you have a second Instant Pot, make both! \"The Devil Wears Gouda,\" \"The Blue Pig,\" \"The Italian Stallion\" and more. Grilled cheese has grown up! Wednesday Aug 11 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIIPBB01S21 Thursday Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Online | Jerred | #AGCGDCH01P21 NEW! CREATIVE SUSHI ROLLING NEW! SIZZLING SUMMER SKEWERS AND DIPS Raw fish might be its classic ingredient, but did you know you can roll practically anything into a sushi roll? If it tastes good together, it will taste Wow and dazzle your family or guests with a delicious, full-flavored, great wrapped up in sushi rice and nori (or other wrappings)! All ages are mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for more! During welcome. this online cooking demonstration, Tess will prepare an array of skewers that will make for a beautiful presentation, including marinated meat and Thursday Aug 12 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $39 veggies with a savory yogurt dip, and grilled summertime fruit skewers Online | Scheck | #ADCCSHR01S21 served with a sweet yogurt dipping sauce. NEW! IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE! BEER AND Wednesday Jul 14 | 1 session | 5:00-6:30pm | $29 CHEESE CELEBRATION! Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADCSSSD01S21 Celebrate Father's Day early and spend Friday night on the patio with your NEW! COCKTAILS AND CURDS favorite fatherly figure! During this interactive cook-along class, Kerry will be grillin' and chillin' with cheese on the grill and beer in the mug! Bring out your inner curd nerd and mixologist during this interactive class! Work through making some traditional and not-so-traditional Friday Jun 4 | 1 session | 5:00-6:00pm | $29 cocktails, and discover what cheeses and small bites can enhance the Online | Jerred | #ADC5OSW01S21 experience. Let's have some fun! Thursday Aug 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Online | Jerred | #AGCCTCC01S21 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. 31 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult WILLS VS. TRUSTS EXPERIENCE THIS! Wills and Trusts are two distinct legal vehicles, and it is important to NEW! FROM ME TO WE: BUILDING A understand how they differ as they relate to the distribution of assets, FINANCIAL FUTURE executor appointments and charitable designations. Discover how to avoid the most common and costly mistakes in estate planning. What does it take for a couple to create a financial future together? Discover how to establish a solid financial foundation and partnership Tuesday Apr 13 | 1 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $9 for marriage. Learn how to identify values and attitudes about money, Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Litfin | #ANEWLTS01P21 set goals individually and as a couple, and discover the tools you need to achieve them. THE SURVIVING SPOUSE CHECKLIST Tuesday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 This informative class can help widows, widowers and other family Online | Plautz | #ANPMEWE01P21 members determine which tasks to address early on after their loved one's passing and which ones can wait. Conversations will be focused Tuesday Jun 8 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 around a gentle, timely step-by-step guide to helping spouses and Online | Plautz | #ANPMEWE01S21 families cope with the loss of a loved one. Thursday May 6 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Litfin | #ACDSSCL01P21 MEDICARE BASICS PARTS A-D WRITE YOUR OWN WILL Is Medicare in your near future? Do you have questions about what it covers? If you were to pass away unexpectedly, would your wishes be carried If you plan to enroll within the next year, this class has answers for you. out? Who would coordinate the probate for your estate? Who would be the guardian of your children? To whom would your assets be distributed? Tuesday Jul 13 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $12 This class will help you answer these questions through drafting a basic Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01S21 will with guidance from a licensed attorney. Pair pricing is available. Tuesday May 18 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $59/Individual; $109/Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Helseth | #ANEWYOW01P21 We will be taking the PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE: WHAT'S following steps during our REALLY NECESSARY? classes to protect everyone: You may have heard that you need to replace flooring, counter tops R We will limit the number of and other big-ticket items before selling your home. During this virtual design class, we will discuss whether or not these types of changes are participants in each class. necessary, or if just a few minor cosmetic adjustments would do. Ask interior designer Jody questions specific to your home with the bonus of R We will have supplies for each person showing her the space in question! to limit sharing. Tuesday May 11 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Online | Cyr | #AGMHSRN01P21 R Mats and equipment will be wiped NEW! SOCIAL SECURITY: TIMING IS EVERYTHING down prior to arrival and after use. Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. But it can be R We will practice social distancing of a confusing topic, and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop will help attendees get answers to their 6 feet. questions and learn what Social Security can mean for them. R Masks are required and may only be Tuesday May 18 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Online | Plautz | #ANSSSTE01P21 removed in specific circumstances. R Hand sanitizer will be available. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Summer 2021 32

adult NEW! FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS: INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT It's never too early to start investing in your retirement! You'll discover four smart retirement planning moves -- tactical changes you can make that set up your retirement foundation. Then learn how to help future- proof your tax bracket and get answers to nagging questions about Social Security. Tuesday Aug 3 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Online | Plautz | #ANYFFIR01S21 NEW! INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA NEW! A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TIKTOK What exactly is social media all about? Go over basics for Facebook, Have you heard about TikTok? In this fun class, we will take a look at the Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube. Answer common questions, fastest-growing social media app used by millions. Learn how it's used and get insights and up-to-date info on the latest buzz words and topics. how parents can make it safer for their kids. We'll cover everything you Learn to share, search and connect, and become social media savvy! need to know as TikTok changes the future of social media. You will receive No prior experience required. an email with the Zoom video conferencing link a few days before class. Monday Jun 7 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $25 Monday Jun 21 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $25 Online | Welsh | #ATSITSM01S21 Online | Welsh | #ACPTIKT01S21 NEW! INTRO TO TWITTER ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Twitter is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, but what Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic is it? Explore the Twitterverse and learn how to create a profile, read skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job what others are saying, send a Tweet, and more. Whether you are just preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. curious or you would like to become a user yourself, we can help! For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Wednesday Jun 23 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $25 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Online | Welsh | #ATSITTW01S21 Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, NEW! INTRO TO UBER listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Do you hate to drive in bad weather? In the dark? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride-sharing service, H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) Uber. We'll teach you the basics and help you be confident using Uber when you need it. No experience required and training materials will be provided. Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables participants to have Monday Jun 28 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $25 social, recreational and educational opportunities and experiences. Programs include Online y | Welsh | #ATAITUB01S21 day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to NEW! INTRO TO PODCASTS participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or Have you heard about Podcasts and want to know more? Discover how join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on to listen to these digital audio shows online, select your favorite topics our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. or learn about any subject. You'll see why podcasts are now one of the most popular tools for learning and personal growth, and entertaining! No prior knowledge required. Monday Jun 14 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $25 Online | Welsh | #ATPITPC01S21 33 Summer 2021 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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