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HONKY TONK HOLIDAYAdult TripsHighway 12 Adult Day Trip: Sidekick Theatre: Bloomington Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Sidekick Theatre’s heartwarming holiday show. Combining some of the Twin Cities best vocalists with a dynamic band headed up by Brian Pierce, this spirited holiday show blends traditional Christmas songs and contemporary holiday tunes with a distinctly Nashville spin. It’s a fun, good old-fashioned country celebration of the holidays filled with great music, laughter and even a chance for the audience to join in and participate. Lunch Menu: Meatloaf with gravy or ketchup, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Winter Salad (Apple Pear Salad), Dinner Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee, Hot Tea Registration deadline: November 17 Depart: 9:20am - Load at ACGC: High School (South Parking Lot) 9:35am - Load at Litchfield: Civic Arena (North Parking Lot) 10:00am - Load at Dassel-Cokato: PAC 10:15am - Load at Howard Lake: MAWSECO (720 9th Ave) 11:30am - Lunch Buffet 1:00-3:00pm- Matinee performance (includes intermission) Return: 4:35pm - Unload in Howard Lake 4:50pm - Unload in Dassel-Cokato 5:15pm - Unload in Litchfield 5:30pm - Unload in ACGC *All times are approximate and subject to change.Fall 2026 -
HOW TO TALK MINNESOTAN: MUSICALAdult TripsHighway 12 Adult Day Trip: Plymouth Playhouse Thursday, January 21, 2027 Based on the book by Howard Mohr, the stage version (created by Mohr and composer Drew Jansen) is set at the fictional Lost Walleye Lodge and uses over a dozen original songs to teach audiences regional passive-aggressive speech, local customs, and the art of the long goodbye. Buffet includes: Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Buttered Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Brownie Bites, Coffee/Water Registration deadline: January 3rd Depart: 10:00am - Load at ACGC: High School (South Parking Lot) 10:20am - Load at Litchfield: Civic Arena (North Parking Lot) 10:45am - Load at Dassel-Cokato: PAC 11:00am - Load at Howard Lake: MAWSECO (720 9th Ave) 12:00pm - Lunch Buffet 1:00-3:30pm- Matinee performance Return: 4:45pm - Unload in Howard Lake 5:00pm - Unload in Dassel-Cokato 5:25pm - Unload in Litchfield 5:40pm - Unload in ACGC *All times are approximate and subject to change.Fall 2026 -
HeartCode BLS (Healthcare Providers)American Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsCourse Description: HeartCode BLS (Healthcare Providers) is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS Instructor or on a simulation station. This course is intended for healthcare providers. 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. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course #20-3553. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). HeartCode BLS- Registration Link-Cost $36Fall 2026 -
Heartsaver CPR AEDAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsHeartSaver CPR/AED *The Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background. It is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver CPR/AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.Fall 2026
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Heartsaver First AidAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsHeartSaver First Aid 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver First Aid. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.Fall 2026
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Heartsaver Pediatric: First Aid/CPR/AEDAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED *This audience includes childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.Fall 2026
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Heartsaver Total First Aid/CPR/AEDAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsHeartsaver Total First Aid/CPR/AED *The Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background who need first aid, AED and CPR training to meet work or other regulatory requirements like OSHA. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years.Fall 2026
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Indoor WalkingIndoor WalkingMove your daily walking routine inside for September-May! We offer evening walking at Lake Ripley Elementary. Please pick up your walking pass at Litchfield Community Education! Lake Ripley Schedule - follows the school year calendar. No walking when school is not in session, conference nights, or when school is canceled due to inclement weather.Fall 2026 -
Instant Piano/Guitar/Ukulele ClassesAdult EnrichmentInstant Piano Ages 13+: 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. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class. Instant Guitar Ages 13+: 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. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class. Instant Ukulele Ages 13+: In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. 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 recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class.Fall 2026 -
Intro to Karate Ages 14+ Interest Waiting ListGroup FitnessInstructor: Hannibal Wolong Karate is an Okinawan martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements. Intro to Karate is for those looking to improve their physical and mental health and is for all ages. Good news — we have an instructor ready to teach this class! To run the course we need at least five participants. If you’re interested, please add your name to the waitlist. A Community Ed staff member will contact everyone as soon as we reach the minimum to confirm details.Fall 2026 -
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Lake Ripley ElementaryDragon Kids Club2026-27 Dragon Kids Club School Year Care Information Dragon Kids Club is ISD #465 Community Education & Recreation’s school-age childcare program for children entering grades K-4 for the 2026-2027 school year. We have a professional and caring staff, a variety of enrichment programs, engaging recreational choices, outdoor play, and large and small group games. Join us for some fun at Dragon Kids Club! Call 320.693.2354 for more information.Registration fee: $25 per child September 3, 2026 - May 28, 2027 Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-7:45am & 2:45-6:00pm Location: Lake Ripley Elementary Community Ed Office: 320-693-2354 (Call Comm Ed with any questions) DKC Cell Phone: 320-699-0041 Closed Dates: 9/7, 11/20, 11/26, 11/27, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1, 3/12, 3/26 Non-school day (full day care $35 per day) 6:30am - 6:00pm : 9/4, 10/15, 10/16, 11/9, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/22, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25, 4/19 Summer 2026 Dragon Kids Club Information *Summer registration opens on May 1st. We offer childcare for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (use 2026-2027 school year grade), Monday-Friday, from 6:30am-6:00pm during the summer months. Kindergarten age students MUST be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year in order to attend DKC. We are located at the Wagner Education Building (enter door 10) and children are walked to any of their summer Community Education activities on the LMS/LHS Campus. We take several walking and bus field trips during the summer. Past field trips have been to the Splash Pad, A Maze'n Farmyard, Ecumen, LHS Pool, Litchfield Library and Little Red Schoolhouse. During the summer, we participate in the Summer Food Program when available, allowing children to receive free lunch while the program is running. Families will have to provide their own lunches when the Summer Food Program is not running. DKC provides an afternoon snack each day. Breakfast is not provided.For DKC policies, click here to download the Family Handbook. Open Mondays-Fridays, June 3 -August 28 Closed Dates: 6/19 & 7/3 6:30am-6:00pm Wagner Education Building (307 E 6th Street) Registration fee: $45 per childSchool Year 2026-27 DKC Site
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Lap Swim Ages 16+ 2026FitnessThe Litchfield High School Pool is open for lap swim. Lap swimmers should swim at an intermediate level or above. The lap swim schedule is subject to change depending on attendance and scheduling of a lifeguard. Punch passes can be purchased online but need to be picked up at the Community Education office before attending lap swim. Lifeguards DO NOT sell lap swim passes at the pool. Enter using door 11 in between the middle school and high school to access the pool. Follow the red signs to the pool. *Lap swim fees will be increasing on May 1, 2026. This is due to the wage increases for our lifeguards.Fall 2026
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Legion BasketballBasketballLegion Traveling Basketball focuses on fundamentals and developing the skills and knowledge needed to play basketball. Phase one includes a two week camp put on by the high school basketball coaches. The second phase will focus on fundamentals and playing league games on Mondays and Thursdays through the end of February. Practice times vary but will be between 5:30-8:30 PM. A formal season schedule will be handed out following camp. Parent volunteers are needed to run the traveling season. Boys Legion phase 2 will begin on November 3. Girls Legion phase 2 will begin on November 10. Parents are responsible for providing/organizing all transportation to this activity for their child. All parent/volunteer coaches need to complete a background check through Community Education.Fall 2026 -
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Litchfield JO Volleyball Registration 5th-11th GradeVolleyballPlease register for JO Volleyball try-outs here. Try-outs will be held on Sunday, November 22, at the High School Gym. Specific try-outs times will be communicated closer to the date. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for tryouts. After the try-out session, coaches will meet to discuss the evaluation process and assign players to teams. After the tryout assessment and team placement, players will register for their assigned team through Community Education and pay the final registration fee (minus the $25 tryout fee). REMINDER: You MUST be signed-up through Community Education and pay your non-refundable $25 registration fee BEFORE the tryout date. This fee will be deducted from the final fee once teams have been announced and finalized. ATTENTION: It is very important for all prospective players to attend the tryout assessment session. However, if for some reason a player is unable to attend the tryout assessment the day of the tryout, we still require that you register for the tryout and pay the registration fee to guarantee a placement on a team. We need to have accurate numbers on the day of the tryouts to be able to create balanced teams. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Swenson (dswenson@isd465.org). We do not open up try-outs to students attending schools outside of the Litchfield School District unless we are low on numbers. Registration deadline: November 15thFall 2026 -
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Litchfield PreschoolLitchfield Public Schools Preschool is an on-site, all early childhood service combined in the pre-k-grade 3 continuum with Lake Ripley School. We have early childhood licensed teachers and use curriculum and assessment tools approved by the Department of Education. We are a 4-Star Parent Aware program and have beautiful facilities for learning that include a playground and gymnasium at the Wagner Education Building. All preschoolers must be potty-trained prior to attending. Busing Information: Transportation to and from preschool is the responsibility of the preschooler’s parents/guardians. If you are looking for transportation, you may contact Central Community Transit (CCT) to see if they have availability for your child. Parents/guardians are responsible for paying the CCT transportation fee. Transportation through CCT is not guaranteed, so please contact them as soon as possible to inquire about availability. If you are interested in more information regarding busing and/or fees for busing, contact CCT or visit https://www.cctbus.org/. Scholarships: There is tuition assistance available to help pay for your child’s tuition if your family financially qualifies. To be considered for a scholarship we need the School’s Educational Benefits Application filled out and returned to the office. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Applying for scholarships is highly encouraged. 2026-2027 School Year Rates: Ms. Teresa - 4 Mornings 1/2 days (ages 4 & 5 by September 1, 2026) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $170.00/month Ms. Teresa - 4 Afternoons 1/2 day (ages 4 & 5 by September 1, 2026) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1/2 day, 12:00-2:30pm $170.00/month Ms. Aimee - 2 Mornings 1/2 day (ages 3 & 4 by September 1, 2026) Mondays & Wednesdays 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $135.00/month Ms. Aimee - 2 Mornings 1/2 day (ages 3 & 4 by September 1, 2026) Tuesdays & Fridays 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $135.00/month *Registration for the 2026-27 school year opened on Monday, February 2, 2026.Child Care Program -
Litchfield Youth Basketball Tournament February 13th (boys)BasketballRegister your team here for the Litchfield Youth Basketball Tournament. The boys tournament will be on Saturday, February 13th. Three games guaranteed. If you have any tournament related questions, please reach out to mdraeger@isd465.org. Tournaments schedules will be emailed to all teams a week prior. Tournament sponsors will not be responsible for any injuries or lost/stolen articles during this tournament. My team's registration/entry fee is acknowledgement of this statement. If you need any help with registration, please call our office at 320-693-2354.Winter.Spring 2027