Minneapolis Public Schools

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.

Beyond the buzzwords, this class breaks down the how and why of sustainability in homes. Instructor Alissa Pier, AIA, shows us how old homes are, in fact, green. Alissa's presentation talks about sustainability as it relates to materials, community, and quality of life. You'll learn how old homes can adapt to change and reduce the cost of living, and you'll get a thorough introduction to traditional building materials, good design, and energy efficiency. This class is FREE to the general public (informational only) and $35 for Realtor CE credit. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment (if applicable) to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3132& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Do you have old wood windows in need of some TLC? Ready to practice window repair skills? Join window restorers Joe Hayes and Lida Gilbertson for a hands-on workshop all about windows. Joe will explain common window issues and demonstrate basic repairs. This class will focus specifically on glazing, paint prep, and painting. Participants will have their own station at which to practice these skills. You are invited to bring a window from home. Designed for homeowners and property owners who plan to restore and repair their old windows, this workshop will provide hands-on practice! Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! October 11, 6:30-8:30 PM: https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=2913& December 13, 6:30-8:30 PM: https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=2914& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.