Minneapolis Public Schools

Come play board games! A nice evening with games, snacks, and maybe some new friends too!

Join us in community at North Community High School for popcorn and bingo nights. Enjoy a fun social night and the chance to win fun prizes such as: candles, cards, specialty candy and chocolates and plants.

Book club is where we discuss books, chat about books we've read, preview upcoming releases, and more! This club meets at Roosevelt Library on 4026 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Upcoming reads (Month is when we chat about it) October – Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke November – Where Rivers Part by Kao Kalia Yang December – TBD by Abby Jimenez January – TBD Participate are responsible to obtain their own copy of the books. *Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

Northeast Chess is a space for adults looking to practice, learn and improve their chess game with their community. Online chess is a great way to practice, but OTB chess is the way the game is meant to be played! We will have boards and clocks, but you are more than welcome to bring your own! This class is on a sliding fee scale. Fee is not required but support for the program is appreciated.

Not sure if you're ready for a dog? This class will guide you through everything you need to know before adopting, from housing restrictions to finding the right rescue organization. Learn about important considerations like breed compatibility, daily care routines, and how to prepare your home and lifestyle for a furry new friend.

Now available online, in the comfort of your own home! Massage helps strengthen the special bond you share with your dog, and it empowers you to play an important role in your dog’s physical and emotional well-being. In this 90 minute hands-on massage class, you will learn techniques for massaging your pet at home, no matter their age or level of activity. ***Cost is per human participant.***

Part 2: Drone Aerial Photography Video Flying Your Plan - Checklists, Composition, Flying your drone, and more. This course builds upon Part 1 and applies to those with drones or looking to get a drone and those simply learning more about drones, aerial photography, and videography. Topics covered include: Planning your flight, Aircraft (Drone) and camera settings Demo flight and opportunity to fly your drone, weather permitting Photo and video tricks and techniques, Composing your shot Post-flight activities, Best practices, and tips Handout to take home with tips and practice items

Part 3 – Drone Aerial Photography Video Advanced This course builds upon parts 1 and 2, combining everything from planning and flying your flight, imagery capture (photos and video), composition, and post-flight post-production. While this class focuses on drone aerial photography and videography, elements also apply to action cameras such as GoPro, Osmo, and 360s. Topics covered include: Preflight planning and briefing, LAANC airspace authorizations Demo flight and opportunity to fly your drone, weather permitting Capture some footage and images. Post-flight debriefing Post-production and editing, Basic photo and video editing Best practices, tips and tricks