Big Lake Schools Community Education

Complete this course to get a 10% discount in your auto insurance premiums! Taught as a presentation from a certified instructor, you’ll discuss challenges we face as drivers, new road designs, vehicle technology, and updates on current laws. Best of all, there are no written or behind the wheel tests! Certificate will be provided at the end of class. **8-hour initial class requirement has been removed as of July 1st, 2024. Participants must take 4-hour course to initially earn the discount and then repeat the 4-hour class every three years to maintain the discount. Cost is $24 per participant. Pre-registration is required. Call 320-308-1400 or 1-888-234-1294 to register. You can also register at www.driverdiscountprogram.com. Tue | Sept 17 | 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall

Complete this course to get a 10% discount in your auto insurance premiums! Taught as a presentation from a certified instructor, you’ll discuss challenges we face as drivers, new road designs, vehicle technology, and updates on current laws. Best of all, there are no written or behind the wheel tests! Certificate will be provided at the end of class. **8-hour initial class requirement has been removed as of July 1st, 2024. Participants must take 4-hour course to initially earn the discount and then repeat the 4-hour class every three years to maintain the discount. Cost is $24 per participant. Pre-registration is required. Call 320-308-1400 or 1-888-234-1294 to register. You can also register at www.driverdiscountprogram.com. Tue Sept 17, or Oct. 22 | 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall

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.

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. Students will receive the class link a couple days before the class. This is a Pay What You Can class.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Well in this beginner class, you'll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You'll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you'll be taking with you once your class is complete. We'll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today! Student Benefits: Students will leave the class with confidence on how to effectively create social media content for their specific audience, tips for filming a video and more! They will understand key terms, and leave with action items to create successful social media posts without panicking. Students will receive the class link a couple days prior to the class date. This is a Pay What You Can class.

This class will provide participants with the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Participants will learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft), understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, be provided tools (websites) that make it fun and easy to compete week to week, and how to begin a league. Participants will learn how fun and easy fantasy football can be. Participants should bring a laptop or Ipad ideally but a phone would work too.

In this fun beginner class, you'll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world's largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! We'll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today! Students will receive the class link a couple days before the class. This is a Pay What You Can class.

NEW! Take a guided tour of the Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Hear about the historic Jacob Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company and how they use an old-world Germanic brewing method dating back to 1867. A portion of the tour is outdoors and there is an increase in temperature inside the brewery buildings so dress appropriately. Guests need to be prepared to walk for one mile. Path is handicap accessible. Safety glasses are provided and must be worn. Tours may need to be cancelled or delayed if there is inclement weather or a severe storm event. Canes, walkers, and collapsible wheelchairs will fit under the motor coach. After the guided tour, you can purchase Leinie’s merchandise in the Gift Shop. View historic memorabilia and sample handcrafted beer. Lunch will be at the Fill Inn Station with a Buffet Style service. Code# 239S2 | $115 | Thurs. Sept. 12 | Deadline to register Aug. 12 - no refunds after this date 8:15 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Load in parking lot. 8:30 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot In the front of the building. 10:15 a.m. Make a comfort stop at the Menomonie, WI rest area. 11:00 a.m. Arrive In downtown Chippewa Falls and have lunch at the Fill Inn Station Restaurant. It is a long-standing neighborhood fixture in a former gas station offering home-style American comfort food.Buffet style service. Menu: Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Rolls, Coffee. 12:30 p.m. Leave Fill In Station Restaurant 12:45 p.m. Arrive at the Leinie Lodge Hospitality Center. 1:00 p.m. Take a guided tour of the Leinenkugel Brewing Company. 2:00 p.m. Gift Shop. View historic memorabilia and sample handcrafted beer. 2:30 p.m. Leave Chippewa Falls. 3:15 p.m. Arrive at the Menomonie Creamery to purchase cheese, snacks and other refreshments. 3:45 p.m. Leave the Creamery. 5:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 5:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.

NEW! 3 Day Trip to Milwaukee, WI via Amtrak | Deadline to register is Aug. 5 Tue-Thu | Oct. 1-3 | 6:15am-7:30pm | $835/pp double | $1070 for single | S239S3 DAY 1 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 At 6:15 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello. At 6:30 p.m. leave St Michael Elementary, 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376. A motor coach will transfer passengers to the downtown St. Paul Union Depot.Legal name must be listed on the Amtrak manifest, and group members are required to present a government issued ID. At 8:00 a.m. passengers will board train 28 (also #8) Empire Builder Train for a one-way coach class rail service to Milwaukee, WI. Suitcases will remain on the motor coach and the bus driver will pick up passengers at the Milwaukee Train Depot. Passengers should take a small personal case on the train with necessities such as medicines, water, reading material and other personal items. There is a full-service dining car, an informal snack bar and a lounge car for meal service (on your own). The scheduled arrival time into Milwaukee is 2:57 p.m. Meet a tour guide from Milwaukee who will give a narrated tour. The guide will provide a general overview of the city. See highlights from its historical background, its natural setting on Lake Michigan; the industrial influences throughout the years; the ethnic neighborhoods, architecture and culture. Check into the Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown. It is a historic renovation of the 15-story First Financial Centre and is close to the Milwaukee RiverWalk. At the hotel a complimentary Kickback Supper is provided. There is a soup and salad bar, hors d'oeuvres, entrees and beverages. DAY 2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Have breakfast (included) at the hotel. Visit The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes. It is a living museum filled with plants from across the globe. The Floral Show Dome transforms throughout the year with unique, themed floral shows. In the Desert Dome you can explore the deserts of Africa, Madagascar, South America, and North America. In The Tropical Dome step into the steamy rainforest and transport yourself to another world. As you explore the jungle, look for coffee beans, cocoa pods, bananas and even sausage fruit! You'll find 1,200 species of plants in this dome. Leave Mitchell Park Domes and tour the Harley-Davidson Museum. Located on a 20-acre campus in downtown Milwaukee. At the museum, you’ll see more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, dating back to the oldest known Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Serial Number One. Learn stories of extraordinary products, people, history, and Harley-Davidson culture. The museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe. It is an experience that will last a lifetime. Have lunch (included) at Mader’s Restaurant. Enjoy German cuisine, Bavarian decor, and traditionally attired wait staff. This afternoon tour Pabst Mansion where visitors learn about the Pabst family and details about the architecture and furnishings of the home while exploring the first through third floors. The mansion is filled with priceless treasures. During the years of the house was the scene of many fine parties, receptions, a wedding and, in the end, Captain and Mrs. Pabst’s funeral. The next stop today is at the Milwaukee Art Museum with 341,000 square feet of space and 30,000 works of art. For over 100 years the museum has collected and preserved art for the community. It is a vital source of inspiration and education. At 5:00 p.m. be in position for the best view of the Burke Brise Soleil (“wings”) as they close for the evening. Have a Kick Back Supper at the hotel. DAY 3 - Thursday, October 3, 2024 Have breakfast (included) at the hotel and depart from the Drury Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. At the North Point Lighthouse take a docent-led tour of the Museum. The North Point Lighthouse Museum was built in 1888 in Lake Park on the East Side of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to mark the entrance to the Milwaukee River. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Those who are interested can climb the tower. In Fitchburg, WI have lunch (included) at the historic Quivey’s Grove Restaurant. It is a lovely country estate originally built in the mid-1800’s. The dining rooms are decorated with antique quilts, cupboards lithographs, and chandeliers. Leave after lunch and stop at the Menomonie Creamery to purchase snacks tasty refreshments and cheese (on own). Estimated return time to St. Michael is 7:00 p.m. and get back to Monticello about 7:30 p.m. Note: Please indicate any special accommodations, allergies and list your travel partners name if selecting price per double occupancy. Includes: One Way Amtrak ticket to Milwaukee Deluxe motor coach transportation Lodging for 2 nights Meals as indicated Attractions as outlined Trip Hosted by Group Leader from Monticello Community Education Gratuities included on meals and attraction! Bus driver tips appreciated at the end of the trip. An envelope will be passed around the bus on the way home.

LOCATION CHANGE: Monticello Dog Academy has moved effective immediately to: 108 Dundas Road / Building D Suite 3 / Monticello, MN 55362 Teach your puppy basic obedience commands with the guidance of an expert trainer. Your pup will learn how to sit, stay, lay down and more! Playtime will take place to help puppies learn appropriate social skills. Basic immunizations per your Veterinarians protocol is required. Please list your dog's name, birthdate and breed when registering. Instructor: Andrea Dubay