How many folks can say that their mom served homemade lefse to the Norwegian Ambassador? Join Kirsten live online as she demonstrates her mother’s lefse recipe—no peeling potatoes required. Recipe handout provided, and this live class is recorded so you can watch the Lefse Dance again

This class will part indoors and part outdoors. Students will collect items outdoors on a guided nature walk, then we'll go inside and press our findings into air-dry clay. Projects will need to dry at home for two weeks. If we have enough time, we'll make solar prints outside as well!

Northern Outdoors Club owner, Cassie Janke, will teach students about outdoor education, recreation & safety here at Churchill Elementary. It is imperative that your child brings appropriate outdoor gear to enjoy these outdoor classes. Dates/Classes Wednesday, September 16: Camping Adventure Have fun in this awesome active program by working in groups to make your shelter (tent) and hopefully survive a scenario by choosing the correct items to use. Then, make a small fire, guided by the instructor, for a sweet treat! Wednesday, October 7: Build a Bat House Learn about bats with Halloween approaching - when they are remembered the most! Each student will make their own take-home bat house and learn some of the best places to hang it to help our bug-eating bat friends! Wednesday, October 21: Spirit of the Pumpkin Get in the Halloween spirit by learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin! Each student gets to use safe, but not your average pumpkin carving tools, to create or destroy their own pumpkin (big or small) grown by the instructor, Cassie. We will also put our taste buds to the test by eating some fresh pumpkin items! Wednesday, November 4: Gametime Traveler Learn and play many different games played throughout time eras! Go back in time to the Prehistoric and Voguer Life by experiencing the entertainment of the past by using very little equipment. This class will take place outside and will be very active & hands-on! Wednesday, November 18: Fire Master First, learn about the elements needed to create fire during this class. Then, learn & practice the many methods and skills from an older time to modern day to create fire! Also, make a take-home firestarter from recycled and foraged material for future campfire/ woodstove use. Wednesday, December 9: Feather Art Try out your art skills with painting on a feather! First, we’ll go through some bird identification, then make some cool take-home art projects involving feathers! This class is great for creating a homemade Christmas gift or discovering a new hobby! Feel free to freestyle or use instructor- provided designs/stencils.

Northern Outdoors Club owner, Cassie Janke, will teach students about outdoor education, recreation & safety here at Washington Elementary. It is imperative that your child brings appropriate outdoor gear to enjoy these outdoor classes. Dates/Classes Wednesday, September 23: Camping Adventure Have fun in this awesome active program by working in groups to make your shelter (tent) and hopefully survive a scenario by choosing the correct items to use. Then, make a small fire, guided by the instructor, for a sweet treat! Wednesday, October 14: Build a Bat House Learn about bats with Halloween approaching - when they are remembered the most! Each student will make their own take-home bat house and learn some of the best places to hang it to help our bug-eating bat friends! Wednesday, October 28: Spirit of the Pumpkin Get in the Halloween spirit by learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin! Each student gets to use safe, but not your average pumpkin carving tools, to create or destroy their own pumpkin (big or small) grown by the instructor, Cassie. We will also put our taste buds to the test by eating some fresh pumpkin items! Wednesday, November 25: Fire Master First, learn about the elements needed to create fire during this class. Then, learn & practice the many methods and skills from an older time to modern day to create fire! Also, make a take-home firestarter from recycled and foraged material for future campfire/ woodstove use. Wednesday, December 16: Feather Art Try out your art skills with painting on a feather! First, we’ll go through some bird identification, then make some cool take-home art projects involving feathers! This class is great for creating a homemade Christmas gift or discovering a new hobby! Feel free to freestyle or use instructor- provided designs/stencils.

Come have some fun with friends while getting some exercise! We'll have scooters and the gym to ourselves! We also have basketballs, hula hoops, jump rope, catch and ankle skip ball, plus many more fun things! DATES Tuesday, November 3 Thursday, December 10

What better way to unwind than with a cold treat and play after a full day of school? Meet new friends, play and enjoy some Italian ice! Dates Monday, September 14 Monday, September 21

What better way to unwind than with a cold treat and play after a full day of school? Meet new friends, play and enjoy some Italian ice! Dates Tuesday, September 15 Thursday, September 24

Unlock the secrets to earning money around the clock. This dynamic class teaches you practical strategies and step-by-step tools to develop, launch, and automate income-generating products that keep working for you with minimal ongoing effort. You’ll learn how to identify profitable opportunities (50 ideas included!), build irresistible offerings, master automated sales and marketing systems, and scale your income streams — all while protecting your work and overcoming common hurdles. Get ready to transform your ideas into a powerful, passive income machine that works day and night. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Are you interested in joining Pep Squad but need financial assistance? Scholarships are now available to cover 50% cost of enrollment for eligible participants! These scholarships are made possible through funding provided by Carlton County Public Health and Human Services as part of the Opiate Settlement initiative. The goal is to support youth engagement in positive, healthy activities that build confidence, teamwork, and community connection. If you or someone you know would benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today! For more information or questions about the scholarship, please contact: Erin Bates Community Education Director218-879-1261 ✉️ ebates@isd94.org

Make fun designs using Perler beads and your imagination! We have many fun templates for all seasons.

Point of Impact: Helping Parents & Teens Learn Safe Driving For parents and teens who took Driver’s Education in 2026-2027 FREE 90-minute class — You must sign up first Questions? Call 879-1261 Help your teen get a great start driving. When you know more about teen driving risks, Minnesota driving laws, and how to talk with your teen, you can better help them become a safe and confident driver. In this fun and helpful 90-minute class, you and your teen will: Learn easy ways to make driving practice less stressful Get the newest information about getting a driver’s license in Minnesota Learn about the 50-hour driving log — and how this class can lower it by 10 hours Find better ways to help your teen practice driving Why come? Learning to drive is a big step for teens, and it can be risky. This class gives parents and teens tips and tools to build safe driving habits from the start. Parents should help teens practice as much as possible so they are ready for their road test. Don’t forget — the driving log must be turned in when applying for a license. Who should come? Parents, guardians, and teens. It’s best if you come together!

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Students will have a busy afternoon learning and having fun! Tuesday, September 22: Back to school iSpy jar Monday, October 19: iSpy Halloween jar Monday, November 2: Fall slimeTuesday, December 8: Winter slime

Are you ready to elevate your sausage making skills? Join Mike Cragin, a meat craftsman with over 40 years experience crafting Wisconsin and National Award Winning meat products, for an in-depth seminar covering the science and craft of four essential sausage- making techniques:*Fresh*Smoked*Fermented*Emulsified

Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: * where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items * how to find the best coupon apps and websites * how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Fall into the season with a homemade galette and strudel. In this fun, interactive online class, you’ll learn a technique for making a pie crust from scratch, and we’ll use 100% butter. We’ll turn this pie crust into a savory spinach-and-cheese galette. While the galette bakes, we’ll make apple strudel with store-bought phyllo dough.

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life— NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living! Zoom link will be sent via email before class.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 7:00 - 8:00 am Qualified lifeguard always present. Pool is open to Lap Swimmers, Water Walkers/Joggers, & Water Aerobics. Monthly pass: $30 Quarterly pass: $80 Daily pass: $4 at the door, exact change only