Big Lake Schools Community Education

Looking to play some Friday morning pick-up games? Larry Tschritter will be in contact with you via email or phone text each week with information on the game. This is ongoing so join anytime! Please contact CE at 763- 262-2523 to register or go to our website and pay $25 for the whole school year. Location may be subject to change due to availability. Not meeting on Friday, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2 & Apr 3. Summer 2026 times, dates, and locations will be announced in the Spring. Friday mornings I Sept 5-May 22 I 5:30-6:45 am I $25/school year | Big Lake HS Gym

BRIDGES IN THE TWIN CITIES - Friday, April 24th 2026 - $112 9:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 9:15 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. Meet your tour guide and discover the unique and interesting facts about the bridges in the Twin Cities on a riding tour. There are more bridges crossing the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities than any other place along the entire river’s length. Visit The Stone Arch Bridge. It is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. It was built in 1883 by James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad as a railroad bridge. It is now reserved for pedestrians and bicycles with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls and the milling district of Minneapolis. The highest bridge in St. Paul is the Smith Avenue High Bridge, an inverted arch bridge with a deck height of 160 feet. You will hear stories about who built the bridges, how some have been re envisioned and the impact each bridge has in the community they service. [Note: weather permitting, there will be a couple of stops to get off the bus for a closer view.] 1:00 p.m. Drop off your Guide. 1:15 p.m. Arrive at Jax Cafe, serving Minnesotans since 1933, a landmark that was established by Stanley Kozlak. He left Poland as a teenager and established a restaurant business that would support three generations after him. Lunch service. Menu: Choose at sign up. 1. Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Vegetable. 2. Swedish Meatballs with Potatoes and Vegetable. Chocolate Mousse, Coffee, Tea or Milk included 2:45 p.m. Leave Jax Café. 3:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 3:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

“Guys and Dolls” CHANHASSEN THEATER Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - $135.00 10:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 10:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. 11:15 a.m. Arrive at The Chanhassen Dinner Theater for lunch. Upon arrival at the theater, guests can select from a limited menu. Menu includes Entrée, salad, vegetable, bread potato or rice, beverage. Guests can walk inside the theater to the gift stores, if they have time after lunch. 1:00 p.m. Matinee performance: “Guys & Dolls” Book by ABE BURROWS & JO SWERLING Music & Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER For the first time in over 35 years Chanhassen Dinner Theatre brings you a thrilling and electric staging of GUYS AND DOLLS! From the gritty streets of New York to the colorful cafes of Havana, GUYS AND DOLLS is a grand spectacle of music and comedy to delight audiences of all ages. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ fresh production is set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City in a perfect balance of story, dance, music and romance! Charming but broke gambler Nathan Detroit is short on cash for the biggest craps game in town and the authorities are breathing down his neck. Meanwhile, longtime girlfriend and club performer, Miss Adelaide, is tiring of their 14-year engagement with no wedding in sight. Nathan looks to fellow high-roller Sky Masterson for the cash, and the two concoct a bet for Sky to whisk the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown off to Havana. Sarah is determined to save the souls of the gamblers, setting in motion a series of events where love and redemption intersect. Frank Loesser’s vibrant score makes GUYS AND DOLLS a true crowd-pleaser, featuring songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings you all the thrills, laughs and songs when you come to experience GUYS AND DOLLS! Directed & Choreographed by TAMARA KANGAS ERICKSON Associate Choreographer LINDA TALCOTT LEE Music Direction by ANDY KUST TONY AWARD-WINNER – BEST MUSICAL! 3:30 p.m. Estimated conclusion of show. 3:45 p.m. Estimated departure time. 4:45 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 5:00 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. DEADLINE MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026, No refund given after deadline

“MACBETH” GUTHRIE THEATER - March 4th 2026 - $125 10:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 10:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. 10:45 a.m. Arrive in downtown Minneapolis. 11:00 a.m. Have lunch at the Hen House Eatery. Menu: A Cup Soup made from scratch daily, a Chicken Salad Sandwich, Beverage, and a Cookie. 12:15 p.m. After lunch transfer a few blocks to Guthrie Theater. (Drop on 2nd Street) 12:30 p.m. Arrive at the Guthrie Theater and take a few minutes to explore public areas of the building. You can take the elevator or hop on one of the longest escalators in the Midwest for a 60-second ride to Level Four. The Endless Bridge on level 4 & 5 - Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the Guthrie is a cantilever that extend 178 feet from the face of the building. Check out the postcard effect of the windows directing your eyes to specific attractions in the landscape. Amber Box on level 9 - Officially dubbed the Citizens of Minnesota Overlook, this lobby with amber windows provides a near 360-degree view of this historic neighborhood, including the river, Gold Medal Park and the downtown skyline. 12:30 p.m. Doors open to the McGuire Proscenium Stage. [Seats are in Area 1] 1:00 p.m. Performance: Macbeth by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, directed by JOE DOWLING Wurtele Thrust Stage A chilling tale of ambition - When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark on a perilous path of destruction. Macbeth is soon haunted by the bloodstained ghost of a former enemy, and the crown grows heavy with the weight of his insecurity and paranoia. Shakespeare’s thrilling story of treachery and ambition explores the relationship between power and corruption, revealing the villainy that can emerge when power is sought. 3:30 p.m. Estimated conclusion of performance. (Run time is estimated). 3:45 p.m. Estimated departure from Minneapolis. 4:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael 4:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

WINONA MUSEUM & WATKINS - Tuesday, May 19th 2026 - $125 6:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 7:00 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. Estimated arrival time into Lake City to use the washrooms at Stahlie Park Rest Area. 9:15 a.m. Leave Rest Area. 10:15 a.m. Arrive in Winona at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. After a welcome introduction by the staff, this is a self guided experience. The purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be. Through education and exhibitions that explore the ongoing and historic human relationship with water. This is Great Art Inspired by Water. 11:45 a.m. Leave MMAM. 12:00 p.m. Arrive at Signatures Restaurant at The Bridges Golf Club for a luncheon. Menu: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Build your own Salad - Mixed Greens, Tomato, Radish, Carrots, Red Onions, Cucumber, Croutons and Dressing. Build your own Sandwich - Sliced Turkey and Ham, assortment of Cheeses, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Bread, Chips, Cookie, Coffee, Tea or Water. 1:30 p.m. Leave Signatures Restaurant. 1:45 p.m. Arrive at the Watkins Administration Building on Liberty Street. Visit the Museum and purchase Watkins Pepper, Vanilla, Petro Carbo Salve and other items. [Note: Because the building is on the National Historic Registry, there is a flight of stairs to get into the building.] 2:45 p.m. Leave Winona. 3:45 p.m. Stop in Lake City at Stahlie Park Rest Area to use the facilities. 4:00 p.m. Leave Lake City. 6:00 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Micheal’s. 6:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

Do you live in Sherburne County and have an interest in learning more about having your own licensed Family Childcare? We would love to have you join our informational 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 family childcare provider at the meeting to be able to provide direct information about what it entails to be a professional childcare provider and having your own business. The Milestones Navigator will also join us and outline supports available to new and old childcare providers.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Julie Anderson, Personal Trainer, will provide you a personalized introduction to the Fitness Center, guiding you through an overview of equipment and demonstrating proper usage and techniques. If you chose, she can also provide a body fat analysis and help you set personalized fitness goals. Once you get registered, Julie will schedule a time to meet that works in your schedule.

Come paint a little chickadee in acrylic paint on a 12”x12” stretched canvas. We’ll start with a stenciled chickadee then add layers of soft pastel colors to create a vibrant painting you’ll love. Acrylic painting is an amazing medium which can provide a lifetime of enjoyment! In this introductory class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of painting using fundamental techniques such as mixing, color value, proportions, composition, layering and impasto.

FINALLY IT'S HERE: BIG LAKE BRINGS PERSONAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY ED! Julie Anderson - Certified Personal Trainer & Advanced Nutritionist specializes in personalized and results-driven approach, focusing on your unique needs and goals. 1. **Custom Workouts:** Tailored exercise plans based on your fitness level and objectives. 2. **Nutritional Coaching:** Achieve your goals with personalized plans/support. 3. **Motivational Support:** Stay inspired and accountable throughout your fitness journey. **Why Choose Personal Training?** - **Individual Attention:** Personalized sessions catered exclusively to your fitness requirements. - **Form Correction:** Ensure proper technique to maximize results and prevent injuries. - **Accountability:** Stay on track with a dedicated coach supporting your progress. Invest in Yourself – Let Julie support you in your Health & Wellness journey! Training will ideally be 2 times a week. Once registered all training sessions will take place within two months. Questions about Personal Training? Email Julie Anderson @ juliejwellness@outlook.com

One Should Ask: Is it better to have a formal plan in place, or leave things to future family dynamics and the ever changing benefit system? Did you know with proper planning, both while they are alive and after they have passed, grandparents, parents and family can take care of a child, grandchild or family member with special needs in their estate plan? Yes, and such planning will not adversely affect the benefits and programs which they person with special needs has available to them! This class will discuss how to properly protect your assets and provide for the future benefit of the loved one with special needs. Whatever the type of the asset (tangible, income producing or other) there are options you should know. We will discuss how the special needs trust fits into your estate planning, planning for the future of your loved one with special needs, and pros and cons of a special needs trust. Instructor: Steven J Ledin | Attorney | Ledin Law PLLC

Independence Elementary (Door J) hallways are open for walkers on school days only 6-8pm / Mon-Thu. Register online, or contact the CE office located at Liberty Elementary School to register 763-262-2523. Please leave important personal items at home. Starts Monday, Sept. 15 | 6-8 pm Days no walking (non-school days): Oct. 15-17, Nov 11, Nov 26-28, Dec. 22-Jan 2, Jan 19, Feb. 16, March 5 & 12, Apr 2-6. Mon-Thur| Sept. 15-May 14 | $25 for school year