Instructor: Mary Johnson (Now offered as an all-inclusive in-person training) This in-person training will cover both the on-line portion of the B.E.S.T. training and the hands-on portion at one session. Minnesota law requires all child care providers and foster care providers that are licensed by the Department of Human Services attend and complete this training before transporting children under the age of nine. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the on-line portion and an In-person Evaluation form. Certification is valid for 5 years.

Instructor: Mary Johnson (Now offered as an all-inclusive in-person training) This in-person training will cover both the on-line portion of the B.E.S.T. training and the hands-on portion at one session. Minnesota law requires all child care providers and foster care providers that are licensed by the Department of Human Services attend and complete this training before transporting children under the age of nine. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the on-line portion and an In-person Evaluation form. Certification is valid for 5 years.

ATTENTION: Class has been relocated to: the Laker Transition Building located at 1104 West River Road Instructor: Aryn Lill, The Blue Fox Grab your friends and family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x14" reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm. Each paller has a unique quality. The wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. All supplies included for chosen design. Choose one of the 7 designs when registering.PinwheelFlagFaded StarFriendship StarMarigoldHidden CrossBlue Cross To see photos of the 7 options, please go to the website below; https://www.thebluefoxclasses....

Presenters: Rebecca Lynn Petersen and Rick Schara. West Central Initiative (WCI) presents “The Great Transfer of Wealth – Partnering with Local Philanthropy for Better Communities.” If you love your community, this class is for you! Learn about WCI’s financial planning tools, the upcoming “Great Transfer of Wealth” and why communities across the nation are having this conversation about generosity. Attendees receive an endorsed estate planning guide.

Cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers, age 55-plus, have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This course meets the requirements for a discount from your insurance company. COURSE REQUIREMENT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, the 8-hour initial course for the 55 + Alive program in Minnesota has been reduced to a 4-hour course. The eight-hour course is no longer required for first-time participants. The class is held at the Laker Transition Building (1104 West River Road). Please enter the main doors located on the south side of the building.

Cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers, age 55-plus, have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This course meets the requirements for a discount from your insurance company. COURSE REQUIREMENT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, the 8-hour initial course for the 55 + Alive program in Minnesota has been reduced to a 4-hour course. The eight-hour course is no longer required for first-time participants. The class is held at the Laker Transition Building (1104 West River Road). Please enter the main doors located on the south side of the building.

Instructor: Doug Harthan, Front 20 Outfitters Want to learn the sport of fly fishing? This introductory class is designed to get you started in the sport of fly fishing. Fly fishing is a great way to fish not only trout but also big pike, small & largemouth bass, and panfish. Participants, ages 16 and older, will learn the basic principles of fly casting, reading water, fly selection, entomology, knot tying and rigging, equipment, safety, and where to fish locally and across the US. After this class, students will be all set to hit the water. This class welcomes those who have never fly-fished before and are looking to start or anyone looking to refine their skills. Students are welcome to bring their own equipment, but equipment can be provided as well… Your fee includes three sessions and a fishing trip at the conclusion of class with a date determined at class, equipment will be provided. If you have questions please call Doug at 218.640.3163. You must register with the Community Education program where the class is being held.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Cook-Along, Demonstration, & Presentation style class! Gather the whole family and join in the fun Baking and Building your very own show-stopping gingerbread house from scratch during this festive Family Bake-along experience. Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses. We will also whip up the perfect batch of stiff Royal Icing—the edible “glue” that holds everything together and is used to decorate the houses with candies and delicious treats. Participants will receive a professionally made PDF ingredient list and prep packet a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. The packet will also include the Instructor’s “Gingerbread House Specific” Recipe that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the icing and decorations. A template that will need to be printed and cut out before class to be used as a “pattern” will also be included. Whether you are starting a new family tradition, or continuing a beloved one, this cozy, joy-filled experience will leave everyone smiling, and maybe sneaking a few gumdrops. By the end, participants will have built not just a stunning work of art, but sweet memories to last a lifetime!

Instructor: Gary Thompson This class covers the basic fundamentals of handgun use and possession, as well as gun regulations as they apply in Minnesota and other states. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an endorsed certificate, allowing you to apply for your permit with your local sheriff. Participants must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for the permit. Please bring your own handgun, 30 rounds of ammunition, and protective and ear wear to the outdoor range qualification shoot immediately following the classroom training. Your fee includes range fees, one-on-one coaching, information packet, certificate of completion, quick reference wallet card, and a target. Guns are available to rent for an additional $30 fee. Please call Tri-State diving 218-847-4868 to register and arrange a time directly with the instructor (Tri State Diving 28300 Little Floyd Lake Road.)

Instructor: Gary Thompson This class covers the basic fundamentals of handgun use and possession, as well as gun regulations as they apply in Minnesota and other states. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an endorsed certificate, allowing you to apply for your permit with your local sheriff. Participants must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for the permit. Please bring your own handgun, 30 rounds of ammunition, and protective and ear wear to the outdoor range qualification shoot immediately following the classroom training. Your fee includes range fees, one-on-one coaching, information packet, certificate of completion, quick reference wallet card, and a target. Guns are available to rent for an additional $30 fee. Please call Tri-State diving 218-847-4868 to register and arrange a time directly with the instructor (Tri State Diving 28300 Little Floyd Lake Road.)

Instructor: Mary JohnsonHeartsaver courses are intended for individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. This includes teachers, fitness trainers, corporate workers, restaurant employees, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to learn how to do CPR and give first aid. The Heartsaver CPR AED course is hands-on and covers adult, child, and infant CPR, and use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Included in the course is relief of choking. Heartsaver First Aid provides first responders with training in basic first aid procedures, including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA. This course covers first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies and is for non-healthcare professionals. This class will include adult, child and infant CPR/AED plus first aid. NOTE: (This class does not meet the DHS requirement for center based child care providers. )

Instructor: Craig Coffman, 480-243-7713 (office), 602-750-3173 In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor: Craig Coffman, 480-243-7713 (office), 602-750-3173 In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Mary Johnson The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course meets the training needs of child care providers in almost all U.S. states and meets the Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 3 requirement while also being a comprehensive resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, or anyone responsible for the safety of children. Combining classroom and hands-on skill components, child care providers and parents learn critical first aid skills, ranging from how to create a safe environment to prevent injuries to lifesaving CPR. Course content also includes illnesses and injuries, bleeding and bandaging, allergic reactions, how to use an epinephrine pen, asthma, bites and stings, and burns. This class does not include adult CPR/AED.

Instructor: Mary Johnson This Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Abusive Head Trauma training is required by caregivers and foster care parents. This course give caregivers information about how to prevent SUID, such as laying infants on their backs and not smoking around children. AHT occurs when a baby or toddler is shaken violently, and the brain is battered within the skull, causing severe brain damage or death. Participants will leave with a certificate of attendance.

Instructor: Gary Thompson (Tri-State Diving)Enjoy the beauty of our underwater world! Certification is complete when you pass your open water exam (exam fees are NOT included). Minimum age to enroll is 12. Your fee includes the use of all necessary SCUBA equipment.Limit 10. Classes are held at the DLHS (Please enter Door E11, on the east side). Please call Tri-State diving 218-847-4868 to register for a session directly with the instructor (Tri State Diving 28300 Little Floyd Lake Road.) Fee: $500