Minneapolis Public Schools

Join the Technical Crew of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid After registering, you will be contacted by the production team. Get involved with scenery, props, costumes, lighting, sound, hair & make-up or stage management. Adults of all ages and youth entering grades 11th grade or older are welcome to be on the crew pending a conversation with the Stage Manger or Tech Director. Performances July 12-20, More info at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. We will contact you once you sign up. Audition to be in the cast of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

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. Bring your dog along for 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. Yes, bring your dog! ***Cost is per human participant, owner pairs allowed and encouraged if both are registered***

Work with your dog on basic life skills using a rewards based learning style. Learn commands such as sit, stay, come and down, as well as how to walk nicely on a leash, not jump-up and impulse control. If class is full, please register for the wait list. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.

Teach your dog useful behaviors for living in your home while learning to use proven dog- and family-friendly positive reinforcement-based methods. Teach your dog sit, down, loose leash walk, come, sit for greeting, drop it, and leave it. First class is for humans only. Instructor will need to see your dog’s current vaccination records, including Rabies, Bordetella and DHLP vaccination certificates on the first night of class. The entire family is welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. One dog per adult. NOTE: After the brochure went to press there was a date change for one night of class. There is no class 5/13. The last date will be 5/20. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn how to draw with step-by-step concepts to create fully-composed 3-dimensional drawings. This class is for beginners. Supply list sent after registration.

Learn to draw what you see from direct observation, still life, landscape and portraiture. Line, shape, value, form, composition and expressive mark-making will be emphasized. Supply list sent after registration. Prerequisite: Drawing 1 or previous drawing experience

Flying Fun, Flying Smart, Flying Safe #dronesforgood If you or somebody you know have an aerial drone, want to get a drone, or needs to learn more about them, this course is for you. This workshop seminar provides essential information for recreational, hobbyists, and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators, also known as drones. You will learn about drone safety and certification, including the free FAA The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), drone registration, regulations, and where to fly. In addition, we discuss different types of aerial drones, from entry-level to more advanced, GPS cameras and FPV racing, among others, along with practical tips and tricks.

Flying Fun, Flying Smart, Flying Safe #dronesforgood If you or somebody you know have an aerial drone, want to get a drone, or needs to learn more about them, this course is for you. This workshop seminar provides essential information for recreational, hobbyists, and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators, also known as drones. You will learn about drone safety and certification, including the free FAA The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), drone registration, regulations, and where to fly. In addition, we discuss different types of aerial drones, from entry-level to more advanced, GPS cameras and FPV racing, among others, along with practical tips and tricks.

Would you like to have someone else make your mortgage payments? Learn how to complete a rental property worksheet, understand the tax benefits of owning real estate and discuss the pros and cons of owning rental property. We will cover in detail the tax benefits of owning rentals and how to evaluate a property.

Are your aches and pains slowing you down? Certain foods cause pain and other foods keep your body pain-free. Learn how to connect the foods you eat to how your body feels. You will gain new knowledge to choose foods for less pain, more nourishment, and well-being.

Are Japanese Beetles eating your garden? Let's go edible bug hunting! Join Tim Clemens from Ironwood Foraging Co. and learn about Japanese Beetles, an invasive edible scarab. You'll learn how to find, identify, trap, and cook these delicious and nutritious insects. Locations will be in the Minneapolis/Edina area depending on availability. We will email the location to you prior to the workshop. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Does buying a home in an uncertain economy make sense? Learn how to navigate the home buying process step-by-step, including information about government grants, first time buyer programs, how to avoid lemons, and maximizing your money to get the best deal possible.

If you are starting to consider your legacy or estate plans or are a child or caregiver to someone who is starting this conversation this workshop explores how having a strategy in place can make things easier for your family after you're gone. We will talk about how assets are passed down, tax implications, documents you need place and other things to consider to make sure that your final wishes are taken care of.

An attorney will share how to plan for your future, discuss assets distribution and how to ensure your intentions will be carried out. Topics include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, real estate deeds and define probate. Fees collected for this class help cover administrative costs and are not paid to the instructor. 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.

If you are starting to consider your legacy or estate plans or are a child or caregiver to someone who is starting this conversation this workshop explores how having a strategy in place can make things easier for your family after you're gone. We will talk about how assets are passed down, tax implications, documents you need place and other things to consider to make sure that your final wishes are taken care of.

Dive into style with our 5-week Fashion Styling & Design course! Unleash your inner designer as you craft a mini collection, explore sewing techniques and delve into styling trend forecasting. We will create vision boards and embark on exciting projects together – nurturing your unique flair for fashion!

Learn critical skills of managing an emergency, including how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, diabetic emergencies, seizures, stroke and other first aid emergencies. Receive an American Heart Certification Card at the completion of class. Register for the combined CPR & First Aid Training class for a reduced price, no other discounts available. Class held at Sibley Park, 1900 E. 40th St. Register online or call 612.668.4828