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  • *NEW* Binding My Quilt

    This is the last step in making your quilt. Several methods of binding your quilt will be taught. Which technique you should choose and why. Machine and hand-finished techniques will be discussed. This will be a hands-on class that will include demonstrations. Please bring 3 fabric sandwiches to practice techniques, sandwich construction details will be included upon registration (sandwiches are block size layers of front and back sided fabric with batting in the center. They should be quilted to hold them together).
  • *NEW* Community Garage Sale

    Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to noon at Rice Lake Elementary. Purchase a table or two to sell items you no longer need or come and shop! You keep the money you earn from the sale of your items. Tables are 6 feet in length. Items being sold cannot exceed your table area. Table Fee: $10 for kids, $20 for adults Proceeds collected from the table fees will go to the Community Education Financial Assistance Program. Event is FREE for shoppers.
  • *NEW* Door County

    Enjoy a trip to Door County! Monday, October 7 - Thursday, October 10 Price: Double Room Occupancy: $1,075 per person $200 initial deposit, plus payments of $218.75 due on April 19, May 19, June 19 and July 19 Single Room Occupancy: $1,360 $200 initial deposit, plus payment of $290 due on April 19, May 19, June 19 and July 19 *Rooms have 2 beds. If you need a handicap room, please let us know. Price Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging for 3 nights and meals (as indicated C-Coffee, B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). Gratuities on included meals and attractions. Registration deadline is June 21. A $200 deposit is due by June 21. No refunds after this date. A refund requested any time before June 21 will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per person. Final payment due July 19. Travel insurance is available through Travel Guard. 1-800-826-1300 or online at www.Travelguard.com Itinerary: DAY 1 - Monday: 7:30 a.m. Leave Circle Pines and have lunch at 2510 Restaurant in Wausau. Enter "The Door" and sense the transformation to a different lifestyle. Check into Best Western Maritime Inn in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for three nights. There is an elevator, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room. A group dinner is included. [C,L,D] DAY 2 - Tuesday: Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your Door County tour guide. In Northport, WI, board the Washington Island Ferry. Take the five-mile ride across the once-treacherous waters of Death’s Door, where Green Bay and Lake Michigan meet. Once ashore on Washington Island, embark on a tour with sightseeing hosted by the 600 residents who call the island home. Visit some attractions and have lunch. Ferry back to Northport and visit the Lavender Shop in Ephraim. Have a relaxing dinner at an area restaurant. [B,L,D] DAY 3 - Wednesday: After breakfast, your guide will take you to the hand-carved Norwegian Bjorklunden Chapel. Have lunch at Al Johnson's Restaurant. This unique complex of buildings from Sweden invites exploration. The sod roof is kept well-trimmed by goats. This afternoon tour Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. It is perched on a bluff 76 feet above Green Bay’s glistening waters. Hear stories of the keepers who manned the light from 1868 to 1926. It is furnished with original and authentic period antiques. Tonight, a Fish Boil dinner is included, then spend the evening at Peninsula Players Theatre. It is America’s oldest professional resident summer theater. [B,L,D] DAY 4 - Thursday: Have breakfast and tour the Door County Maritime Museum. It covers the history of boat and shipbuilding for over 150 years, and contains antique ship equipment, recovered sunken artifacts and other sailing items, logs and charts. Have lunch and return to Circle Pines by early evening. [B,L]
  • *NEW* Face Yoga (Virtual)

    There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around the eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.
  • *NEW* Level Up Your Genealogy 1 - Intermediate Class

    MyHeritage and Ancestry are some of the biggest research sites, but what do you do when they do not have the information that you are looking for? This course covers how to use the Family Search Catalog, working with autosomal DNA for known and unknown family lines, and other repositories to use beyond the large genealogy platforms.
  • *NEW* Little Cactus Watercolor Still-Life (Ages 16+)

    Our watercolor for adults class provides step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of watercolor painting. This course enables a beginner to achieve confidence and mastery and to enjoy the process. You get individual guidance and support at each stage. We'll experiment with resist techniques while creating a succulent still-life. All materials provided.
  • *NEW* Plymouth Playhouse: Til Beth Do Us Part

    Daytrippers Theater is back with a new location! Join us for a side-splitting romp about marriage and careers that introduces us to the Haydens - a couple who both work and decide an assistant is needed to help put the house in order. So they hire a highly motivated, gregarious Southerner named Beth. Little do they know, Beth is after Suzannah's job. Throw in a couple of wise-cracking best friends and a British boss lady, and you discover the hazards of hiring a personal assistant can be hilarious! Lunch provided will be a catered buffet including: sliced breast of turkey with savory gravy, Swedish meatballs, fettuccini alfredo primavera, real mashed potatoes, Tuscan vegetable medley, raspberry vinaigrette salad with berries and mandarin oranges, assorted dinner rolls and butter, assorted homemade dessert bars, coffee, tea and water. Registration deadline March 23. No refunds after registration deadline.
  • *NEW* Seven Steps to Reverse or Prevent Diabesity (Virtual)

    Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root of all these conditions is the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle, and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to why your levels are too high and how to change it. the good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.
  • *NEW* Snowy Chickadee Acrylic Canvas

    All skill levels welcome. Paint a snowy chickadee in acrylic paint on a 12" x 12" stretched canvas. You will be guided step-by-step to learn about the practice of painting through close observation. Shape, pattern, texture, contrast, and painting basics will be instructed. Watch live demonstrations, experiment with a variety of materials, practice, and have fun.
  • *NEW* Soap Making

    Learn to make soap using the cold process method that has existed for thousands of years. Participants receive a teaching manual that includes an ingredient list, equipment list, recipe, method for soap making, and sources for essential oil, ingredients, and equipment. Participants will also take home a silicone mold and soap to fill the mold.
  • *NEW* Stained Glass 101: Copper Foil Method

    Explore the art of stained-glass design and building. Learn to make, cut and use patterns. Cut and grind glass Tape your glass with copper foil Solder your glass Add patina to color the solder Finish the edges with a zinc border Clean and polish the finished window. John will also discuss how to frame your completed window with wood. All tools and materials are provided. Please wear hard toe shoes, and long sleeves, and bring a pair of safety glasses. No fleece or sweaters that can catch glass chips as you cut. Bring $25 cash or check payable to instructor to first class for supply costs.
  • *NEW* Summer Snacks and Sippers (Virtual)

    Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates a variety of recipes to brighten up your summer, including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a Blueberry-Ginger Shrub and Rosemary Lemon Syrup to liven up your warm weather libations. Extensive handout with additional recipes included. Class is recorded so you can watch when you’re able to or cook along at your convenience.
  • *NEW* Sunday Quilter's Day In

    Need more time to work on a quilt or to start a new one? Arrive anytime between noon and 6 pm. Bring a lunch (if you like). Preregistration required.
  • 55+ Driver Discount Program - 8 Hour

    The Driver Discount Program is a state approved, accident prevention/insurance discount class. Classes are taught by a MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor. Participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology and updates with traffic laws. This class has something for everyone.
  • 55+ Driver Discount Program: 4-Hour Refresher

    The Driver Discount Program is a state approved, accident prevention/insurance discount class. Classes are taught by a MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor. Participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology and updates with traffic laws. This class has something for everyone. Those completing the course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto-insurance premiums for three years.
  • Adult Open Volleyball

    Drop in for a night of volleyball at Centennial Middle School. $7 drop in fee payable at the door. Please bring clean, dry court shoes. DO NOT REGISTER HERE! Information listed here is FYI only so you can see the dates. This is a pay-at-the-door drop-in activity.
  • Air Fryer Veggies (Virtual)

    Using an air fryer to cook vegetables is quick, and the healthy results are delicious. Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including lemon pepper broccoli, miso sesame kale chips, and roasted sweet potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so they can follow at their own pace.
  • Barn Quilt

    Come join the Blue Fox in creating a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x 14” reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm, each pallet has a unique quality. Note that the wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. At the start of class you will choose your design. Some designs are better suited for beginners and some are more advanced. Designs include: 1. Pinwheel (beginner friendly) 2. Flag (beginner friendly) 3. Faded Star (beginner friendly) 4. Friendship Star (beginner friendly) 5. Marigold (painting experience preferred) 6. Hidden Cross (painting experience preferred) 7. Blue Cross (painting experience preferred)
  • Boot Camp/Core

    Morning Classes Open to all fitness levels. Classes will train both cardio and strength using timed, high-intensity intervals. There will also be a focus on building core muscle groups while improving posture through a variety of exercises that strengthen the abdomen and back muscles and increase flexibility. Modifications will be offered to assure success for all participants.
  • Cinnamon Swirl Breadmaking & Dining Experience

    Join Smoland Prairie Homestead Inn proprietor, Virginia Hennessey, for a quaint rural Wisconsin bread making and dining experience. Begin your afternoon or evening by mixing, kneading and preparing your bread. As it rises, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and wine on the porch; Once your bread is ready for the pan and to begin its next rise, your host will serve homemade lunch or dinner. Finally, it's time for the oven. While your bread bakes, enjoy coffee and dessert, and leave with your warm loaf of swirl bread with the recipe to make later. Cost includes all supplies, meal and beverage.
  • Easy Oil Painting Using the Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)

    Don’t think of yourself as an artist? Our Bob Ross style trained instructor will lead you through instruction to create your own work of art. This class will demonstrate how easy and fun working with oil paints can be. Bob Ross is enjoying a pop culture revival. His big hair, cheerful, calm, and encouraging personality inspired generations of people to take up painting in the 80s and 90s. All materials provided to create a 16" x 20" canvas masterpiece ready to frame for display at home. Frames will be available for purchase from instructor at class if you are interested.
  • Foot Care Clinic

    We are hosting Jessica Lyall, a mobile nurse specializing in foot care to provide private, individual, 45-minute foot care sessions. Some of the services Jessica can provide include toenail trimming, filing down thick nails, removing corns, filing calluses, Diabetic foot assessment, circulation assessment, fungal nails, non-infected ingrown nails, performing a shoe assessment if needed, and making any recommendations for certain skin conditions or foot ailments. Jessica does not sell any products but can make recommendations for various products if needed. The room we are utilizing will be designed to provide privacy. If you have any questions in advance of registering for a session, please contact Community Education and we can also pass along any specific inquiries to Jessica if needed. Select your 45 minute private session during the time-frame listed.
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  • Intro to Welding: Create a Garden Sculpture

    Beginner to Intermediate. This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture for your garden or patio. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal without a wire feed, rod, or stick and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is more important. Safety and introductory concepts for sculpture design will be covered. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long-legged jeans or other sturdy long-legged pants, close-toed leather shoes or boots. Bring a stone about the size of your fist, or one will be provided, leather work gloves, welding helmet if you have one, a lunch or snack and refillable water bottle. Instructor will provide TIG welder and welding material, welding helmets, safety glasses, extra gloves, vise, anvil, angle grinder and bending tools.
  • Latin Line Dance

    Spice up your dancing with some "non-partner" cool moves and music. Learn Rhumba, Bachata, Salsa and more in line-dance style. No partner necessary. Everyone is welcome. If possible, wear shoes without rubber soles.