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Activities for Healthy Pets (Ella Baker)
Games, games, games! Puppies, kittens, cats and dogs; old and young! Every pet loves and needs enrichment for their health. Learn what makes enrichment fun and beneficial for your pet. Leave with fun and easy activities for you and your pet to do with items you have around the house. This class is intended for informational use to take care of your pets. Do not bring your pets in. -
Astronomy for Urban Dwellers (Southwest)
Gain lifetime comfort with the stars and constellations. Discover our place in the universe, Viking and Polynesian stellar navigation, sky legends, black holes, exo-planets, aliens and your true sun sign. Make a Star Wheel and learn about local star parties and family telescopes. Children 7 and up welcome to register with an adult. Bonus outdoor laser-guided sky tour at Kenwood Park, weather permitting. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
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Astronomy: Laser-Guided Night Sky Event - Pershing Park (Southwest)
Gain lifetime familiarity with Spring-time constellations and bright stars. Learn to use a Star Wheel (provided). Discover your True Sun Sign (astronomy, NOT astrology). Diverse constellation and sky stories, from all over the world. *** WEATHER DEPENDENT *** Instructor will announce the date with one day email notice of clear weather if original date does not work. -
Bingo (North)
Come and play Bingo at North High. It's a fun vibe and everyone is welcomed. -
Starting SoonRosemary’s First Snow {explored} (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)
Canine Care (Ella Baker)
The basics of pet care can be overwhelming for any new or veteran pet owner. Learn about basic vet care, training resources, and a few everyday activities you can add into your dog’s life! We will go through what you need to be successful in training and preparing your dog for the vet, and an easy emergency kit to have on hand. *If you ever have specific medical questions about your dog’s condition, please call your veterinarian for guidance. This class is intended for informational use to take care of your pets. Do not bring your pets in. -
Dog Massage (Edison)
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 2 hour 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, owner pairs allowed and encouraged if both are registered*** -
Starting SoonRosemary’s First Snow {explored} (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)
Dog Obedience 1: Life Skills for Dogs 6 Months + (Ella Baker)
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. This class is scheduled to take place in person. If we are unable to hold classes in person or are limited in what locations we can use, this class will be moved to an online platform at the same date and time. In that event, a Community Education staff will share information about attending through an online platform. -
WaitlistRosemary’s First Snow {explored} (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)
Dog Obedience 1: Life Skills for Dogs 6 Months + (Lake Harriet)
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. This class is scheduled to take place in person. If we are unable to hold classes in person or are limited in what locations we can use, this class will be moved to an online platform at the same date and time. In that event, a Community Education staff will share information about attending through an online platform. -
Drones for Beginners (Ella Baker)
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. -
Feline Fundamentals (Ella Baker)
Do you ever wonder what makes your cat tick? Or how we can better identify our cats' needs and form a more meaningful bond? Despite cats living in a quarter of all US homes, to many pet owners they are still mysterious and often misunderstood. In this two-hour course you will learn everything you need to know about cat care, from the basics of veterinary care and feeding, to the not-so-basics of enrichment and cat behavior. Whether you are preparing to bring home your very first cat, or you have shared your home with them for years, this course will teach you everything you need to know about creating the ideal environment for our feline friends. Do NOT bring your cats to class. -
Kitten Obedience 6 Weeks+ (Southwest)
Teach your kitten useful behaviors for living in your home while learning to use proven feline- and family-friendly positive reinforcement-based methods. Teach your kitten to sit, come, and a couple of fun and useful tricks. Instructor will need to see your cat’s current vaccination records, including FVRCP vaccination certificates on the first night of class. The entire family is welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. One kitten per adult. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Mahjong Meet Up (Ella Baker)
Mahjong Meet Up is a perfect way to practice your game and meet up with others who love to play! Snacks and beverages provided. Students should bring their 2022 card. If you are a beginner this is not the event for you. An experienced player will be on hand to help but players should be advanced beginners. -
Senior Pet Health (Southwest)
Keep your pet's tail wagging until their final days. Fetch what you need to know to keep your pet active and healthy in their senior years, and learn about common ailments, diseases and treatments you may encounter. Class is for people; do not bring your pets. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
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The Art of Woodturning with a Lathe (Northeast)
Woodturning is a dynamic technique that adds a creative spin to woodworking. Learn about the types of lathe tools, different kinds of wood blanks for projects, and shop safety. Class includes instructor demonstrations and the opportunity for students to use the lathe to create a small project. Fee includes supplies. Beginners welcome! -
Vet Tales: Diseases that Jump from Animals to Humans (Southwest)
Enjoy presentations by a career veterinary scientist who has studied zoonotic diseases and worked with and performed surgery on wildlife around the world including tigers, dolphins and chimpanzees. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Vet Tales: Wildlife Surgery (Southwest)
Enjoy presentations by a career veterinary scientist who has studied zoonotic diseases and worked with and performed surgery on wildlife around the world including tigers, dolphins and chimpanzees. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Vet Tales: Wildlife Surgery (Southwest)
Enjoy presentations by a career veterinary scientist who has studied zoonotic diseases and worked with and performed surgery on wildlife around the world including tigers, dolphins and chimpanzees. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Vet Tales: tbd (Southwest)
Enjoy presentations by a career veterinary scientist who has studied zoonotic diseases and worked with and performed surgery on wildlife around the world including tigers, dolphins and chimpanzees. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Vinyl Records (Edison)
Vinyl records have remained a popular format for music fans because of their fully lossless sound quality and the community of collectors. Do you want to get to know more about them but don't know where to start? Learn the basics of records and turntables and how to keep them in good condition so you can enjoy them for years. Bring a vinyl record of your own or use one of ours to learn how to play. -
WaitlistSo big and so mine! (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)
Wood Shop: Open Wood Shop (Southwest)
In a fully-equipped wood shop, work on projects of your choice or consider ideas suggested by the instructor. No on-site project storage available. Please note that there is very limited space in the wood shop and we cannot accommodate storage for your projects- you must transport your materials each class. Also note that students are NOT permitted to use the Timesaver machine, it must be operated by the instructor AT ALL TIMES! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Woodworking: Hand Carved Kitchen Utensil (Southwest)
Work with with green (freshly cut, still wet) wood as you design your own kitchen utensil (spoon, spatula, serving knife, etc). Use the bandsaws and an assortment of traditional hand tools to fabricating your design. You can choose to purchase your own fixed blade and hooked knife carving sets to keep, or use one provided. Please note that there is very limited space in the wood shop and we cannot accommodate storage for your projects- you must transport your materials each class. Also note that students are NOT permitted to use the Timesaver machine, it must be operated by the instructor AT ALL TIMES! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Woodworking: Level 1 (Southwest)
Learn the basics of woodworking and fabrication techniques. Gain practical knowledge by making a simple project. We will cover the safe use of all shop equipment, hand and small power tools. Demonstrations on different tools will be given each week. Please note that there is very limited space in the wood shop and we cannot accommodate storage for your projects- you must transport your materials each class. Also note that students are NOT permitted to use the Timesaver machine, it must be operated by the instructor AT ALL TIMES! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board (Southwest)
Learn the key tools and processes to make a cutting board including designing a piece, milling lumber, performing a glue-up, cutting curves on a bandsaw, sanding and finishing. Please note that there is very limited space in the wood shop and we cannot accommodate storage for your projects- you must transport your materials each class. Also note that students are NOT permitted to use the Timesaver machine, it must be operated by the instructor AT ALL TIMES! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.