Minneapolis Public Schools

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. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Outdoor Astronomy Event! Many stars, planets, constellations are visible from beautiful, quiet city park. Star Wheel map and red flashlight, with amazing assistance from laser pointer. Diverse constellation stories from around the world. Autumn best season for family astronomy. Everyone offered free, card-stock Star Wheel Kit to take home. NOTE: -- WEATHER DEPENDENT *** Date may change earlier or later.*** (Current back-up date of Oct 18th if weather cooperates) Event held at Pershing Park Field is located at 3523 W. 48th Street, Mpls. If class is full, please add your name to the wait list. We will notify you if space becomes available.

Identify the functions and maintenance of different motor vehicle parts. Become familiar under the hood of your own car, weather permitting. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Teach your dog useful behaviors for living in your home and methods for deterring problem behaviors while learning to use proven dog- and family-friendly positive reinforcement-based methods, using a clicker that we provide for you. Dogs with no prior training experience are welcome, as well as dogs with some basic skills looking to improve their reliability and consistency. Learn fun skills such as: sit, down, touch, loose leash walk, come, sit for greeting and more. Instructor will need to see your dog’s current vaccination records, including Rabies, Bordetella and DHLP on the first night of class. Please bring your dog to every session. One dog per adult.. The entire family is welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. A confirmation with required supplies for your first day of class will be sent.

Work with your dog on basic life skills using a rewards-based learning style. Skills such as sit, stay, and come, as well as how to walk nicely on a leash, not jump-up and impulse control. Your dog’s current vaccination records including Rabies, Bordetella and DHLP will need to be presented on the first night of class. One dog per adult. *No class 10/17/2023 or 10/31/2023

A continuation of the class Dog Obedience 1! 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. Your dog’s current vaccination records including Rabies, Bordetella and DHLP will need to be presented on the first night of class. One dog per adult.

Socialize* your new puppy and teach them the foundational skills they need in life; cues such as sit, stay, come and down. Learn about positive reinforcement training and your dog's body language. Depending on the group dynamic we may have some off leash play, but this isn't guaranteed, we may work on leash the whole time. Your dog’s current vaccination records including Rabies (if old enough), Bordetella and DHLP will need to be presented on the first night of class. One dog per adult. *socialization is a process that may include socializing as one element, but is a more complex, multi-faceted and formative set of interactive experiences. No class 10/17/2023 or 10/31/2023

Tired of your outdated furniture but don't want to throw it away for low quality new items? Join us to learn various furniture makeover techniques such chalk painting, whitewashing and bleaching wood for a natural modern look. We will practice on slabs of wood, not your own furniture.

This tile-based game was invented in China during the Qing Dynasty and is now famous around the world. Familiarize yourself with the tiles, player card and rules of the game.