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Bike Maintenance 101

Want to ride with confidence and keep your bike in top shape? Perfect for beginners and recreational riders who want to learn the basics of bike care. Perform routine maintenance, fix a flat tire, adjust brakes and gears, and keep your drivetrain clean and lubricated. Practical demonstrations and time for questions included. Bring your bike to practice on your own wheels!

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center)

Flying Trapeze for Absolute Beginners

Try something thrilling without pressure. Our goal is to familiarize students with the flying trapeze and spend four weeks building skills and soaring through the air! Our goal will be two swing on the high trapeze and perhaps even make a mid-air catch! We will work on circus specific skills as well as muscle conditioning and stretching. Absolutely no experience required. The class is (primarily) taught by women age 40+ so we all speak the same language.

Wed, Oct 8 - Oct 29

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Wed, Oct 8 - Oct 29

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Perfect for experienced players and newcomers alike! Let our Professional Game Master take you on a Dungeons and Dragons journey, designed to be completed in a single play session. Adventure sessions are the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the world of D&D and try out new character ideas!

The Secret Lives of Deer

You may have seen these common critters in your yard or local park, but how well do you know them? Discover the secret lives of white-tailed deer as you learn their natural history and seasonal rhythms through wildlife tracking.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fort Snelling State Park

Nature Photography Walk at Cherokee Park

Grab your camera and join us during the magical golden hour for a relaxed scenic walk through Cherokee Regional Park. Capture stunning nature scenes alongside iconic cityscapes like Saint Paul Cathedral, the High Bridge, and downtown Saint Paul. Whether you use a phone or DSLR, all skill levels are welcome. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (2-2.5 miles covered)

Cherokee Regional Park

Chess

Sharpen your mind with the brilliant, strategic game of chess! Learn essential openings, mid-game tactics, and advanced strategies from National and International Masters. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, this class will challenge and inspire your inner grandmaster.

Mon, Oct 20 - Nov 10

Speed Jigsaw Puzzling for Fun and to Compete!

Try speed puzzling techniques, different styles of puzzles, and even practice working as a team with others who love puzzles. Receive resources to find more places to puzzle for fun or competition. Each class includes time to practice puzzle assembly skills. Instructor is a jigsaw puzzle competition champ, featured in the puzzle documentary "Wicker Kittens" on Amazon and Tubi.

Sat, Nov 1 - Nov 15

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center)

Learn-to-Play Dungeons and Dragons (Adult + Child)

One adult and one child, ages 10-15. Register under the child's name. Learn the ins and outs of this classic tabletop role-playing game together! Create a character and enjoy a short segment of gameplay. Math, team-building, and critical thinking skills are highlighted throughout the session.

9:30 - 11:30 AM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center)

Ages	10 yr. - 15 yr.

Easy Tarot

Have you dabbled with tarot cards but never really found the best method for learning how to read them? Join us to cover everything from how to read patterns in the deck, tarot spreads, proper card handling, and how to intuitively connect with the cards. No prior experience necessary. Please bring to class a Rider-Waite-Smith Universal Tarot deck. This is not an oracle or angel card class. We will not be able to cover every card in the tarot deck during this class. This is a beginners class only, designed to introduce you to the deck and also to a specific study method for learning on your own.

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Humboldt Secondary School

Tarot Questions & Spreads

A great follow up for beginners, we'll cover how to properly ask question of your tarot deck for best results, and explore a plethora of exciting tarot spreads. A basic understanding of the tarot deck is helpful.

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Humboldt Secondary School

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Wildlife Track and Sign

Through the ancient science of tracking, identify footprints and other signs left by animals on the landscape, and come to understand the intimate details of their lives. Discover how to identify common local species, as well as ways to practice and connect with other trackers to improve your skills. Class is outdoors. Note: A state park day pass or annual pass will be required at the Fort Snelling location. Purchase here.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fort Snelling State Park

Dungeons & Dragons: Game Master Academy

Step behind the screen and learn the art of storytelling! Become confident, creative Dungeons & Dragons Game Masters. In this single-session workshop, learn the basics—how to run a game, guide players, and create fun, fair encounters.

Adult Team Puzzle Competition!

Assemble a group of 4 for a morning of fun at Community Education's Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Competition for Adults! STEPS TO REGISTER: Identify your group of 4 team members ages 16 and up Designate a team captain Registration for the team should be under the name of the Team Captain (only one registration needed per team) Registration price includes all 4 team members. There is space within the registration form to list the names of the other 3 team members, as well as a team name if you choose to have one. Communications about the competition will go to the email address associated with the team captain's registration account COMPETITION INFO: Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. All teams must be checked in and at their assigned table by 9:45 a.m. Competition begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Each team will receive an identical, 500-piece (bagged) puzzle not to be opened until the competition begins Hands only - no puzzle tools (cutting devices, flashlights, phones, etc...) Onlookers will be restricted to a watching area away from the puzzling tables and are not to distract or help teams with the completion of their puzzle Participants may not approach other team tables or distract other teams There will be no official breaks but teams are allowed to do so as needed Questions should be directed to a judge Food and beverages are allowed at tables but at your own risk. The first team to successfully complete their puzzle and have it approved by the judges will win the competition. 2nd and 3rd places will also be awarded. If the time limit expires before any team has completed their puzzle, we will count remaining "loose" pieces and determine a winner. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. All teams will get to keep their puzzle.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Washington Technology Magnet

Family Team Puzzle Competition

Assemble a group of 4 for a morning of fun at Community Education's Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Competition for Families! STEPS TO REGISTER: Identify your group of 4 team members, 1 Captain age 16 and up and at least 2 youth age 5-15. Designate a team captain Registration for the team should be under the name of the Team Captain (only one registration needed per team) Registration price includes all 4 team members. There is space within the registration form to list the names of the other 3 team members, as well as a team name if you choose to have one. Communications about the competition will go to the email address associated with the team captain's registration account COMPETITION INFO: Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. All teams must be checked in and at their assigned table by 9:45 a.m. Competition begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Each team will receive an identical, 500-piece (bagged) puzzle not to be opened until the competition begins Hands only - no puzzle tools (cutting devices, flashlights, phones, etc...) Onlookers will be restricted to a watching area away from the puzzling tables and are not to distract or help teams with the completion of their puzzle Participants may not approach other team tables or distract other teams There will be no official breaks but teams are allowed to do so as needed Questions should be directed to a judge Food and beverages are allowed at tables but at your own risk. The first team to successfully complete their puzzle and have it approved by the judges will win the competition. 2nd and 3rd places will also be awarded. If the time limit expires before any team has completed their puzzle, we will count remaining "loose" pieces and determine a winner. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. All teams will get to keep their puzzle.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Washington Technology Magnet

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure (Adult+Child)

One adult and one child, ages 10-15. Register under the child's name.Take a Dungeons and Dragons journey together led by a Professional Game Master. Familiarize yourself with the world of D&D and try out new character ideas in a single-play session.

9:30 - 11:30 AM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center)

Ages	10 yr. - 15 yr.

American Mahjong for Beginners

Catch on to American Mahjong! Learn the tiles, understand the basics, ask questions, and get plenty of practice! Leave class with a love of "Mahj" and the skills to play! Game tiles available for use during class.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center)