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101 Dalmatians Ages 7-12Youth Enrichment ClassesThe adventures of Pongo, Perdita, their owners, and all those cute puppies! Don't forget Cruella De Vil and all the animals who help rescue the kidnapped puppies! A fun show to learn stage directions, creating characters, and teaching projection and expression. There will be a free performance on the last day of the play. Practices: April 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 & 24 Performance: April 25 (Rehearsal 6:15-7:00pm, Show 7:00-7:30pm)Winter/Spring 2025
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37 PostcardsAdult Trips37 Postcards Day Trippers Dinner Theatre: Plymouth Playhouse By: Michael McKeever Written like a 1930's screwball comedy! In this play young Avery Sutton and his fiancé return from and eight year stint in Europe only to find his already eccentric family has gone certifiably insane! Things have changed. The house is on a tilt. the dog is feral, His grandmother (presumed dead) is alive and kicking! Oh, the Suttons are just a quirky, funny, loving family. So Avery and his bride to be have to either accept their oddities or leave them behind. Well - the couple discover that you can in fact go home again. You just never know what you'll find! The lunch includes: Quarter savory roast chicken, baked lasagna, Tuscan vegetable medley, garden salad with assorted dressings, assorted rolls, mashed potatoes, specialty dessert, coffee & tea. **Included in our trip will be the lunch buffet, show ticket, and charter bus fees. There are no refunds after the registration deadline has passed. Times are approximate and subject to change. Registration deadline: 4/16 Depart: 9:35 AM - Load at ACGC High School 9:55 AM - Load at Litchfield Civic Arena 10:20 AM - Load at Dassel-Cokato PAC 10:35 AM - Load at Howard Lake MAWSECO 11:30-11:40 - arrival 12:15 - Lunch Buffet 1:15-3:20 PM - Performance Return: 4:20 PM - Unload at Howard Lake Mawseco 4:40 PM - Unload at Dassel-Cokato PAC 5:05 PM - Unload at Litchfield Civic Arena 5:25pm Unload at ACGC High SchoolWinter/Spring 2025
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A. M. PickleballPickleballThis class is for those at the beginner or intermediate levels of play. Bring your own paddle. Balls are provided. Register at any time!Winter/Spring 2025
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AARP Safe Driver 4 HR CoursesAARP Safe Driver CoursesSome topics include: basic rules, common effects of aging, medications, license renewal process, traffic hazards, and accident prevention. Class includes video, lectures, and discussion, no driving or written test. Bring a pen and your AARP card if you have one. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the class. As of July 1, 2024, Minnesota's 8-hour class is no longer offered. All classes are now 4-hour classes, both for the first-time participants and any participant who is seeking the refresher class.Winter/Spring 2025
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2C2K Photography (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)ASA Fastpitch SoftballYouth Recreation/SportsUse this site to type in your child's birthdate to see which age level they are eligible for: Age Calculator | Minnesota Softball (mnsoftball.com). Use the 2025 softball season option. 10U - Grades 3 & 4 ('24-'25 school year) 12U - Grades 5 & 6 ('24-'25 school year) 14U - Grades 7 & 8 ('24-'25 school year) 16U - Grades 9 & 10 ('24-'25 school year) 18U - Grades 11 & 12 ('24-'25 school year) Work on learning and improving softball skills while you play competitive fastpitch this summer! The season runs May through July with games being played against area communities. Practice dates and times are determined by coaches. Participants must have their own transportation to and from games and practices. If you are not interested in competitive softball, keep an eye out for our summer recreation softball opportunity. Registration deadline: April 1st. Game Schedule: Dates & Times TBD - June & July Practice Schedule: Dates & Times TBD A $25 jersey deposit is due at the informational meeting.Winter/Spring 2025
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AdultCommunity Education Programs for Adults embrace the belief in lifelong learning and aim to enhance learning opportunities; empower people and build community. Our programs include: AARP Safe Driver Courses, Adult Enrichment, Adult Recreation & Adult Day Trips.Category
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Adult EnrichmentCommunity Education offers a variety of Adult Enrichment opportunities including AARP Safe Driver Courses, Adult Technology Classes, Instant Piano & Guitar, Beginner Crochet, Fondant Cake Decorating & Thrivent Financial Workshops.Category
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Adult RecreationCommunity Education offers a variety of Adult Recreation options including Pickleball, Step Aerobics, Line Dancing, Co-Rec Volleyball, Karate, Walking Clubs & Women's Weight Room. If you are interested in teaching an adult recreation class, contact Community Education!Category
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Adult TripsCommunity Education offers HWY 12 Adult Day Trips in collaboration with the ACGC, Dassel-Cokato & Howard Lake communities.Category
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PopularAdvanced PickleballPickleballThis class is for adults who have been playing pickleball for two or more years. It will be aggressive and competitive play. Participants must have knowledge of the game, rules, and etiquette to participate. Gym times and dates subject to change to accommodate LPS sports schedules. Bring your own paddle. Balls are provided. Register at any time!Winter/Spring 2025
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AirMaxx Trampoline Park Grades K-4Youth TripsSpend the day with Community Education Staff for a trip to AirMaxx Trampoline Park in St. Cloud. Show off your jumping skills while we spend 2 hours on the massive trampolines, playing dodgeball, jumping in the foam pit and see if you have what it take in the ninjas warrior course! Upon returning to the WEB, we will play games in the gym and end the day with a movie on the big screen. We encourage everyone to pack a lunch, lots of snacks, and a water bottle. 8:00 AM - Parent Drop-off at WEB lobby 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Jump & Warrior Course at AirMaxx 11:00-11:30 AM - Eat lunch at AirMaxx 12:15-3:00 PM - Gym games & movie at WEB 2:45-3:00 PM - Parent Pick-up at WEB lobby You must fill out a liability form prior to the trip. We must have paper copies of liability forms even if you have a form on file already at AirMaxx. Click HERE to download the form or stop by the office for a printed copy. Registration Deadline: 3/4Winter/Spring 2025
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American Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid CPR AED Options Andrea Michels First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. You will receive an eCard certification through email following completion of Parts 1 & 2 of the blended learning format. Certificates of completion for Part 1 MUST be provided upon arrival at the skills assessment. Need training for your employees? Give us a call at 320.693.2354 and see what we have available for class dates!Category
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Seattle Parks and Recreation (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)AquaticsWe offer a variety of options including Swim Lessons, Lap Swim, Waves Swim Club, and Certifications.Category
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PopularBaby StopECFE Classes & ScreeningThis class is for the brand new baby in your family and you. Join this class and learn about the new little wonder in your life with other parents of newborns. Registration is required, but join at anytime!Winter/Spring 2025
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PopularBeginner PickleballPickleballPickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Beginner pickleball is for those that are new to the sport or those looking to improve their skills. Gym times and dates subject to change to accommodate LPS sports schedules. Bring your own Paddle. Register at any time!Winter/Spring 2025
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Cell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity & SafetyVirtual Tech ClassesCell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity & Safety Instructor: Nickie Welsh This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into Adulthood. Social Club Simple was created to help solve a need between technology and the user experience with social media. All classes are virtual ZOOM classes. Nickie is passionate about helping adults and seniors use technology to improve their lives in a positive way. She knows the best resources on using popular social media platforms, ride sharing apps, online safety, podcasts and more! Please note that each class is taught live online from 12:00-1:00 PM. Community Education will send each participant the ZOOM link about 1 week prior to the class date. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. The registration deadline is one week prior to each class start date.Winter/Spring 2025
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Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS) ProgramYouth Enrichment ClassesAges 11+ Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute gives everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. No refunds after the registration deadline.Winter/Spring 2025
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Country Western Line DancingAdult RecreationBEGINNER COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING: Sue Schwinghammer Join us at the beautiful Litchfield Opera House for this beginner class! In the Beginner Country Western Line Dancing class you will learn the top ten beginner dance steps. As an example: shuffle, lock step, vine, jazz box, rock recover, K-step, rocking chair, sailor step, coaster step and more. The music is a combination of old country and some rock ‘n’ roll. Some of the dances you will learn will be Cowboy Hustle, Cowboy Charleston, Lollipop, Wilber, Electric Slide, Boot Scootin' Boogie and even a waltz. New and repeat students are encouraged to join as Sue mixes up the music and dances for each session! Sue attended the Vegas Dance Explosion conference this past November and is excited to share new ideas, music and dances with her students. There will also be optional "field trips" to practice your dance skills with live music. A cowboy boot or a shoe with a leather sole is recommended for this class, but tennis shoes will work. A minimum of 6 participants are required for the class to run. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date. To whom lt May Concern My name is Alice A Marsh, owner of Marsh Dance Studio in beautiful Lake Havasu City, Arizona. I have been in this wonderful life of dance for 52 years. Country, Ballroom, Line Dance, Clogging, Youth Dance. I am writing to you about Sue Schwinghammer. She is a very passionate instructor. You can't find a more invested instructor. First she comes to you prepared with all the necessary credentials. She comes to you bringing the love of instruction, with the study of her instruction, with the correct music, all levels. She will have the students counting, leaming steps, completing dances, and experiencing the joy of dancing. Sue has been with my classes for years. Always fun. I highly recommend her for your programs. They will be winning programs.Winter/Spring 2025
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PopularDC/L Youth WrestlingWrestlingYouth Wrestling Program ('24-'25 Grade): DC/L Wrestling Staff FALL Session: The DC/L Charging Dragon Wrestling program is offering multiple training sessions this Fall with a goal of improving in all three wrestling positions (Feet, Top, Bottom) in technique, drilling, sparring, and live goes! Bring a friend and have fun with the wrestling team this fall. Off-season training will make in-season champions. Winter Session: Whether you’ve been in wrestling before or not, this is a great opportunity for boys and girls to learn! Charging Dragon wrestling techniques, skills, drills and games will be emphasized. Grades 3-6 will have two seasons with practices on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting on November 21 and ending on March 25. All practices will be combined with DC. The second season is for advanced wrestlers who wish to continue practicing and competing into February and March. NO REGISTRATION DEADLINE. Parent/Wrestler Informational Meeting: This meeting will cover the wrestling season components and schedule as well as competition information and distribution of youth wrestling t-shirts. Tuesday, November 19 * 7:00 PM * LHS CafeteriaWinter/Spring 2025
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Discovery SchoolDiscovery School is a program for for children ages 2.5 years-4 years old (By September 1, 2024) - FULL CLASS (register to get on the waitlist) *Ages updated 9/9/2024 Come discover what preschool is like. This class offers the best of ECFE with a more formal preschool experience. Parents and students will start with 20 minutes of guided Mindful Movement. After which, students and parents will separate. While teachers and students focus on becoming familiar with preschool routines and skills, parents will return to pick-up their child at 10:45am. Tuition $30 per monthChild Care Program
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Dragon Kids Club*School year registration will open Monday, August 12 at 8am. 2024-2025 Dragon Kids Club School Year Care Information (Lake Ripley Elementary): Dragon Kids Club is ISD #465 Community Education & Recreation’s school age before and after school childcare program for children entering grades K-4 for the 2024-2025 school year. We are open for childcare before and after school following the school calendar. We are not open on non-school days. At DKC, we have professional and caring staff, a variety of enrichment programs, engaging recreational choices, outdoor play, and large/small group games. Join us for some fun before and after school at Dragons Kids Club! Weekly rates are listed below. You can choose from one of our 3 contract options (Consistent Schedule, Pick-Your-Days or Drop-in). All students must be enrolled in one of the 3 contract options to attend DKC. Call Community Education at 320.693.2354 with any questions. Do not call Lake Ripley Elementary.Child Care Program
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ECFE Classes & ScreeningWhat is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)? ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children birth to grade 3. The goal of ECFE is to support and enhance the abilities of parents/caregivers, while also providing the best possible environment for their child’s learning and development. Litchfield ECFE employs certified teachers and experienced support staff. The Early Childhood Center is located in the Wagner Education Building 307 E 6th Street, Suite 110 Litchfield, MN 55355Category
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Early Childhood Screening February 20, 2025ECFE Classes & ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening: Litchfield School District offers FREE screening to families of children 3-5 years old. Scoring is based on the child's age at the time of screening. If your child has not been screened and will be attending preschool, they need to be screened prior or shortly after starting, but will not be prohibited from registering. Screening includes vision, hearing, height, weight, speech, language, large and small motor skills, as well as social and emotional development. Immediately following your child's screening, there will be a discussion time where you review the results and can ask questions. Screening supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development. Your child will have the chance to participate in activities that show how they are developing. The activities are designed to be fun and familiar. Activities will include things like building with blocks and drawing shapes. You will receive a postcard around the time your child is 3.5 years old. If you haven't received information on screening, are new to the district, or have moved, contact Community Education to update your information. We ask that only one adult comes with the child to the screening appointment. Appointments take approximately 60 minutes. Please enter using Door 10 which is on the North side of the Wagner Education Building.Winter/Spring 2025