Big Lake Schools Community Education

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know? But still... it would be helpful to know a few steps, just in case! This class is for you. Just one night and geared to beginners; you'll learn fun moves with simple tips to have you out on the dance floor in no time! Perfect for weddings, special events or just plain fun! Couples only please! Instructor: Monica Mohn

DO NOT REGISTER HERE. PLEASE CALL MN. SAFETY CENTER AT 1-888-234-1294 Explore changes in laws, learn about the latest vehicle technologies, and learn easy-to-use defensive driving techniques. In addition, this 4 hour class will explore traffic safety and accident prevention. Complete these courses and you could receive a 10% reduction on your automobile insurance premiums! This class is offered through MN Safety Center and taught by MN Safety Center trainers. 4 HR courses @ $24. Please register and pay with MN Safety Center at 1-888-234-1294. Dates in Big Lake @ City Hall: Thu. Mar 28, 12-4 pm or Mon. May 13, 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall, 160 Lake St. N. Big Lake, MN. 55309 "THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER WITH MN. SAFETY CENTER AT 1-888-234-1294"

Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? Learn how it's used and how parents can also help their kids stay safe while on it. You'll leave the class with helpful action items with your family to help gain a better understanding on what to do/what not to do within the app. The class will help set up a healthy foundation for technology habits your family members can use for the rest of their life whether in school or in their professional careers. Instructor: Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple

Adult Volleyball Ages 18+ Do you like to play volleyball? Big Lake Community Education is offering an opportunity for Adults Ages 18+ to play in an open format on Sunday evenings. Must pre-register. Instructors: Rachel Leshovsky & Billeye Juarez Meets in Liberty Elementary Gym | Sundays | April 21, 28. May 5, 12, & 19 | 7:30-8:30 pm |TBD

NEW! Arrive in Anchorage where you’ll meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Next day you’ll board a deluxe Dome rail-car for a full day of scenic north to Denali National Park. You’ll experience a Tundra Wilderness Tour, venture into Seward and see one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. A Glacier and Wildlife cruise awaits you on day 5 in Seward where you’ll travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Trip Travel Details: Thur-Wed 6 Nights/7 Days | Aug 15-21 $5,399 per person/double occupancy

LOCATION CHANGE: Monticello Dog Academy has moved effective immediately to: 108 Dundas Road / Building D Suite 3 / Monticello, MN 55362 BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor based on each dog's individual temperament. Basic immunizations per your veterinarians protocol is required. Instructor: Andrea Dubay.

Let's start from the beginning! New to working out? No Problem. Learn while you burn! Full body workouts, at YOUR pace! Technique, form and proper exercise format to maximize results. Instructor: Julie Anderson

Join us for this fun experience of candle making! You will learn the basic ins and outs of poured candle making: creating your own clean burning soy wax candles, incorporating cotton wicks and fragrance oils. The candle making process itself will take 30 minutes, then approximately 1.5 hours to dry. This is a great class for a group of friends, date day, or just meeting new people while hanging out at Lupulin Brewing. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Instructor: Marissa Powers

Step by step instruction to some of the BEST country music! You'll definitely get those steps in and have so much fun while doing it! Instructor: Julie Anderson

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you'll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child's Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. Instructor: Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple *This is a Pay What You Can class

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you'll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps, for your child's Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. Instructor: Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple

Take your basic Spanish to the next level with this NEW class! Learn or improve your conversational Spanish for work, travel or just for fun! Students will need to order Spanish Conversation Book to accompany the class. Instructor: Ana Reeves

NEW! In downtown Excelsior enjoy the quaint shops along Water Street. (Motor coach can make some shuttle runs along Water Street for those with difficulty walking.) Walk to a variety of stores such as: Casper’s - with whimsical home accessories, The Country Look in Antiques - featuring the charm of Colonial New England.Excelsior Mill is a renovated lumberyard that was built at the turn of the century. It recreates the flavor of the past with a bench lined central “garden” court and half dozen shops filled with distinctive gifts and accessories. Lunch at Maynards: 1/2 Sandwich, Cup of Soup & Beverage. Code# 239W5 | $110 | Deadline to register: May 20 (No refunds after this date) 8:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Load in parking lot. 9:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. 10:00 a.m. A tour guide will board the motor coach for a *sightseeing tour of Excelsior and the surrounding area along beautiful Lake Minnetonka. 10:55 a.m. Arrive a Maynards Restaurant on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Menu: Half Sandwich, Cup of Soup, Beverage. 12:45 p.m. After lunch, motor coach will transfer the group to the Excelsior Streetcar ticket booth in downtown Excelsior. 1:00 p.m. Hop on board the Excelsior Streetcar. Enjoy a trolley trip along a half-mile of track and stop at the car barn to view a photo gallery from the 1800s and see work in progress on a streetcar restoration. 2:00 p.m. Streetcar will return to downtown ticket stand. Note:The trolley ticket booth is located next to *The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum. Operating hours for 2024 have not been determined.If it is open, guests can see artifacts and exhibits about the south Lake Minnetonka area and historic Excelsior. 3:00 p.m. Estimated departure time from Excelsior. 4:00 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.

NEW! Arrive at The Pavek Broadcast Museum on May 21, 2024 for this self-guided tour. There are over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment. The bulk of the inventory is the original Joe Pavek collection. In 1984, Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic and the inventor of the wearable pacemaker, stepped in to help retain the collection. In 1988 Joe Pavek, Earl Bakken and Paul Hedberg of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association formed a non-profit organization to make these treasures available to the public. Visitors can play the original 1929 RCA Theremin, tune an early 1920s radio or for a nickel, play a record on one of Wurlitzer’s first jukeboxes. Code# 239W4 | $110.00 | Deadline to register April 22, 2024 7:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Load in parking lot. 8:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. 9:00 a.m. Arrive at FOX 9 KMSP Broadcast Center in Eden Prairie to be a part of the LIVE Studio Audience of THE JASON SHOW. THE JASON SHOW REQUIRES A ROSTER WITH THE FIRST AND LAST NAME OF EACH ATTENDEE, IN ADVANCE. GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID AT CHECK IN. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST GO THROUGH SECURITY SCREENING (METAL DETECTION PROCESS). Solid, bright colors photograph best. The studio is usually kept at a cooler temperature so please bring a sweater or dress in layers. 9:30 a.m. An Audience Coordinator will greet the group and escort them into the studio. 10:00 a.m. LIVE Show - THE JASON SHOW! 11:00 a.m. After the Show Jason is usually available for a group photo and questions. (Not guaranteed). 11:30 a.m. Leave KMSP 11:45 a.m. Arrive at the Scoreboard in Minnetonka for lunch. Menu: Special Of The Day with Beverage. (Sample: Cod Fish & Chips Battered Cod Filet served with Old Fashion Hand-Cut French Fry Wedges with Tarter Sauce). 1:15 p.m. Leave the Scoreboard. 1:30 p.m. Arrive at The Pavek Broadcast Museum.After a brief welcome, this is a self guided experience.There are over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment. The bulk of the inventory is the original Joe Pavek collection. In 1984, Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic and the inventor of the wearable pacemaker, stepped in to help retain the collection. In 1988 Joe Pavek, Earl Bakken and Paul Hedberg of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association formed a non-profit organization to make these treasures available to the public. Visitors can play the original 1929 RCA Theremin, tune an early 1920s radio or for a nickel, play a record on one of Wurlitzer’s first jukeboxes. 3:00 p.m. Leave the Pavek Museum. 3:45 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.

Do you live in Sherburne County and have an interest in learning more about Child Foster Parenting? We would love to have you join our Information Meeting where we will present information on the Licensing process, helpful information and be able to answer questions you may have. We will also have a currently licensed and experienced Child Foster Provider at the meeting to be able to provide direct information about what it entails to be a Child Foster Parent. Instructor: Chelsea Doherty The Compassion Connection: 13150 1st St, Suite 109, Becker MN 55308

Looking for a fun and creative activity? Learn the basics of fusing art glass in beautiful designs of your own creation guided by an instructor to make a functional dish, coasters, or wall art. Instructor: Margie Milius, River Birch Glass Studio Pieces will be available for pick up approximately one week after in the Community Ed office.

Get ready for planting your pots this spring and think about ways to further enhance your outdoor spaces with a wonderful piece of fused glass garden art that you make yourself! No experience needed, all materials included. Instructor: Margie Milius, River Birch Glass Studio Pieces will be available for pick up approximately one week after in the Community Ed office.