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Compost: Free Fertilizer for Your Thriving Garden (Camden)

Working with nature, you can turn ordinary yard and household waste into nourishment for your beautiful plants. We will learn several methods of composting, reusing water, mulching and creative approaches to have a healthy thriving garden.

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Electrical Circuits (Southwest)

Brighten your knowledge of different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches, wall receptacles and how to replace them. Wire up and test three different circuits. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

House Detective: Research Your Home's History (Roosevelt)

Peel back secrets for tracking down all aspects of your home's history from the architects and builders, past residents and period photographs. During the second class you can bring your home research findings and any stumbling blocks you encountered to share with the class. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.

Wed, Oct 22 - Nov 5

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Roosevelt High School

Kitchen Design: Curating Your Dream Kitchen Remodel (Southwest)

Looking for ideas on improving your kitchen? We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of open concept and how to make selections on cabinetry, layout, countertops and the task of putting it all together. Ann Haws owns and operates Mindful Kitchens. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Thu, Oct 23

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Southwest High School

Low-Waste Living (Ella Baker)

Curious about low-waste living but not sure where to start? This course offers realistic, approachable ways to reduce your impact—without guilt or going off-grid. From reusable swaps to mindful shopping, you will leave with tools and inspiration for a more sustainable, meaningful lifestyle.

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PVC, Pipe & Copper Tubing (Northeast)

In this class we will work with copper tubing, steel and PVC pipe, valves and fittings, learn their nomenclature, as well as how to identify and join them together. A “hands-on” application in class will teach you the technique of soldering/sweating copper tubing together and also solvent welding PVC pipe. Equipment, techniques, and questions will be reviewed.

Thu, Oct 23

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Northeast Middle School

Raising Backyard Chickens (Southwest) ONLINE

Discuss the joy, benefits and the challenges of keeping chickens in an urban setting. Topics will include but not be limited to: Breeds, Nutrition/Feeds, Housing, Getting Started, Welfare Issues and Bio-Security. Participants will receive a certificate that is accepted by Mpls Animal Control; a prerequisite for issuing a permit to keep chickens. This class will be held on Zoom. If the class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.

Recycling Myths Debunked (Southwest)

Are you a pro-recycler? A wish-cycler? Or a recycler to be? Get the do's and don'ts of recycling, learn what happens to your recyclables, and get your questions answered by Minneapolis Recycling staff. You will become a better steward of our environment and continue to help Minneapolis achieve zero waste status. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Wed, Oct 1

5:00 - 6:30 PM

Southwest High School

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Sink Installation & Faucet Repair (Northeast)

An introductory class designed for those who want to learn how to install sinks and fix or replace that old faucet themselves. Emphasis will be focused on sinks, faucets, and tubular drainage for under the sink. Information will be presented on types of tools needed and their uses. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Thu, Oct 30

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Northeast Middle School