Austin Community Education Winter 2016-17 Brochure

Register online: www.austin.k12.mn.us/clc or directly at http://austin.revtrak.net

WINTER 2016-17 CATALOG

WELCOME TO AUSTIN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

Adult Enrichment

Extended Day TripsDriver Education

Lifelong Learning

Technology HypnosisArtful Living

Driver Education

DAY TRIPS

Technology

Youth & Family TECHNOLOGYArtfulLiving Hypnosis

Day Trips

For Your Information........................3

Community Education .................4-19

Adult Enrichment...........................4-5

Artful Living ...................................5-7

Extended Day Trips ............................8

Defensive Driving...............................9

Technology ....................................9-10

More Than Pink...............................11

Youth & Family...........................12-17

Registration Information.................18

Registration Form ...........................19

Table Of Contents We Love Winter!As we enter a new year and the long winter months AustinCommunity Education strives to bring you many opportunitiesto learn a new passion, polish up an old skill, or take a trip of alifetime. Challenge yourself and your family to take part inactivities that enrich your life-personally, financially, academi-cally, or to better your health. True to the CommunityEducation mission of promoting Life Long Learning, we havemade it our work to bring our community reasons to experiencenew choices, new opportunities, new conversations and developnew priorities by enrolling in one of our classes or trips. When we are spending time learning together, we are movingforward together!

Teri WermagerCommunity Education Coordinator

Look Inside for:NEW Classes-Extended Day Trips and Overseas Travel-Trap Shooting for Women-Crochet-Succulents & Oils

-The Power of Google-Christmas Baking for Kids-More Than Pink Primer-MacPhail Musical Families-Lego Architecture-Co-Ed Dodgeball

Staff & Program DirectoryCommunity Learning Center 912 1st Ave NE

The CE main office is open 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday.

Teri Wermager, Community Education Coordinator 507.460.1704 [email protected] Cost, Community Education Administrative Assistant 507.460.1715 [email protected] Bordelon, CE & Kids Korner Administrative Assistant 507-460-1706 [email protected]

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Austin High School301 3rd Street NW

I.J. Holton Intermediate School1800 4th Ave. SE

Ellis Middle School1700 4th Ave. SE

Neveln Elementary School1918 Oakland Ave. East

Southgate Elementary School1601 19th Ave. SW

Woodson Kindergarten Center1601 4th Street SE

Community Learning Center912 1st Ave. NE

Sumner Elementary School805 8th Ave. NW

Banfield Elementary School301 17th St. SW

Looking for classes:• Hobbies • Languages • Art • Business • Cooking • Literature

• Creative Flair • Sports & the Great Outdoors • Leisure • Music & Dance • Garden & Home • and many more!

For more information call 460-1715 or email [email protected]

Why Register Online?It’s easy! Visit www.austin.k12.mn.us to view class offerings or register directly athttp://austin.revtrak.net

It’s convenient! It’s accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Register on yourschedule, all day, everyday!

It’s green! Saves gas. No need to drive anywhere.

It’s free! No stamp required.

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Austin Community Learning Center • 507-460-1706

Wake-Up Austin Round Table Series FREEThe drug culture of 2016 is not the drug culture of the 1980’s-90’s. Or eventhe same as just a few short years ago. We have all heard about the risingdrug addiction problem that is occurring all around us. Almost everyone isimpacted in some way. Wake-Up Austin, a group whose mission is to helpeducate and provide support to families of drug addicts, concerned citizens,or to anyone that would just like more information, will be presenting aseries of round-table discussions. This month’s topic is prevention andawareness where an expert in the field will be the focus with ample opportu-nity for a question and answer segment. Sponsored by the Jordan Jensen

family.16F9003/Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30-8:00pmAustin High School Knowlton Auditorium

Saving Energy 101 (Conserve and Save Housecall Workshop)-Austin Utilities FREEAre your energy bills difficult to manage? Don’t know how to reduce your energy costs? This workshop willteach participants common sense ways to decrease eneergy use and savemoney on their utility bills. Participants will also be able to sign up for acomprehensive home energy audit ($300 value) for a reduced co-pay ofonly $25! (normally $50-must be an Austin Utilities customer to receive audit)17W1010/Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 6:00-7:00pmAustin Utilities 2nd Floor Boardroom, 1908 14th St NE, Austin MN

Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know toMaximize Retirement Income-Nathan Tiarks, Gene Hackett, and Seth Becker $5

Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The deci-sions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the totalamount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. To help babyboomers better understand the Social Security system, this workshop willcover the 5 factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits,how to estimate your benefits, when to apply for Social Security, and muchmore!17W1008/Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmIJ Holton Intermediate School Classroom 210

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Teaching a Community Ed ClassThe Austin Community Education Office hires many individuals throughout the year to instruct classes. You areinvited to learn about instructor qualifications and responsibilities, and needs within the program. If you have tal-ent and skills to share, consider visiting with us. Instructors are needed for youth, teen and adult classes. Pleasecall us at 507-460-1715 to set up a visit.

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Keeping the Cabin, Farm or Business in the Family-Tom Jacobson $5Division of the estate can lead to bitter battles between siblings and impacttheir relationships forever. Who will pay the taxes? What if one familymember uses it more or does all the work? how can I ensure my childrenreceive equal inheritance? What effect will estate taxes have? Get theanswers to those and other questions and learn how to keep the cabin, busi-ness, farm, or other property in the family without driving the family apart.17S1010/Wednesday, March 16, 2017, 6:30-8:00pmIJ Holton Intermediate School Classroom 210

Beginners Trap Shooting for Women-Paul Jenkins $1518 & UpLearn how to handle and shoot a shotgun safely. Also, learn the basics of trap shooting. If you have a shotgunyou are asked to bring it with you to class. There are a limited number of shotguns available. Please indicate atthe time of registration if a shotgun needs to be provided. You will be responsible for purchasing your ownrounds at the Conservation Club for $9.50 perround of 25. Each round takes approximately 35minutes to complete. You may shoot longerthan 6:00pm. 17S1001/Wednesdays & Fridays, March 22, 24,29 & 31, 2017, 5:00-6:00pm17S1006/Wednesdays & Fridays, April 19, 21, 26, & 28, 2017, 5:00-6:00pmAustin Conservation Club, 25026 US-218, Austin, MN 55912, 5:00pm

Crochet Coffee Koozie-Alyssa Shuster $10Age 13 & UpBoring cardboard coffee sleeve? No way! Give your cup some personality with this easykoozie! Perfect for Christmas gifts, this cozy is a fast and easy project that is easy to personal-ize. Please come to class with a knowledge of chains and single, half double and double cro-chet. Please bring your favorite yarn and coordinating hook.17W2000/Monday, December 19, 2016, 6:30-7:30pmIJ Holton Intermediate School FTLA


Give a Community Education Gift CertificateGive the gift of learning. Do you know someone that has everything? We have a class that will thrill even that hardest tobuy for person in your life. Know someone that you would like to thank? Our classes add enrichment and enjoyment to yourday. Know a family with children? Help them learn new methods of interaction and purposeful play by taking one of ourmany parent and child classes or fun shops. Call the Community Education office for more details at (507) 460-1715.






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Crochet Chunky Cowl-Alyssa Shuster $12Age 13 & UpWarm up this winter! We will learn how to make a fun chunky cowl! This cowl will usea half double crochet stitch and slip stitch. Please bring 2 skeins of (5) bulky yarn or (6)super bulky yarn and size N hook.17W2001/Tuesday, January 10 & 17, 2017, 6:30-8:30pmIJ Holton Intermediate School FTLA

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga- Heidi Harrabi $48A wonderful class for all levels. Hatha Vinyasa is the foundation for all yoga.This ancient classic form of yoga will help you get fit and build a healthymind/body connection. Participants will also bulid strength and flexibility aswell as learn meditation and relaxation techniques. No class will be held onMarch 2nd and 9th due to conferences.17W2006/ Mondays & Thursdays, January 23, 26, 30, February 2, 6, 9, 13,16, 20, 23, 27 & March 6, 13 & 16, 2017, 4:30-5:30pmIJ Holton Intermediate School FTLA

Knock Out the Sickies-Sarah Simerson $20Ages 16 & UpLearn how to combat the cold/flu season with essential oils. You will learn whatoils help boost you immune system and kick those germs to the curb! You willbe making an immunity roller ball and all natural Thieves hand sanitizer. Allsupplies are included.17W2005/Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 6:30-8:30pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room 102

Hardanger Embroidery- Jenni Braaten $36Come learn and enjoy the art of Hardanger Embroidery. This class is flexible to accommo-date both the experienced stitcher with those learning for the first time. Students canbring their own project or new students can be learning stitchers on a starter kit which canbe purchased for $10 on the first night of class. Prior needle work experience is helpful, butnot required. Come join the fun in learning something new or make progress on the proj-ect of your choice!17W1010/ Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 2017, 6:30-8:00pmIJ Holton Intermediate School Family Room







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Succulents + Oils-Sarah Simerson $25Ages 10 & UpHave you seen all the craze of these little plants? We will make our ownarrangement with succulents, moss, rocks and other cute things. Then for abonus, they become your own personal diffuser with essential oils. We will add acouple drops of your favorite essential oil to different artistic pieces! All suppliesare included.17W2004/Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 6:30-7:45pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room 102

101 Essential Oils for Beginners-Sarah Simerson $12If you have always wanted to know about essential oils and what they are allabout, this class is for you! It may seem like a trendy craze, but these powerfuldrops of essence of plant life have been around since the beginning of time andare here to stay! You will be learning how to use these oils in three differentmethods and experience the top ten oils first hand. You will get three samples totake home.17W2003/Monday, January 30, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room 102

Love is in the Air with Essential Oils-Sarah Simerson $25Calling all women! Spice up your romantic life with all natural essential oils. Learn how aromatically and topi-cally they can help you feel relaxed, refreshed and ready for some romance! You will hear how essential oils canhelp balance and boost your hormones, relax and give youthe TLC you have been missing. You will make a special oilblend to take home. All supplies are included.17W2002/Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room102







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Trip Policies: • Space is limited so register early.• Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure to check-in and to locate any traveling companions.• Reservations are only confirmed after receipt of written registration and payment.• Information is available by phone, but phone registrations are not accepted unless you pay with a credit card.• Refunds are only given when a trip is cancelled by Community Ed.• Trip fees include bus transportation and entrance fees, unless noted.• If you cannot attend, you must find your own replacement or forfeit your registration fee.• Meals are not included with trips unless stated.

Cape Cod & The IslandsFrom your one hotel stay, Cape Cod's charming beaches, majestic coasts, beau-tiful islands and rich history are yours to enjoy. Top off your stay with a tradi-tional New England lobster feast to truly experience Cape Cod & the Islands.Deposit of $300 per person due by Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Final paymentis due by June 1, 2017. Receive a booking discount of $200 per couple/$100person if you make your final payment by check prior to to final payment due

date. Registration in person at CE office only. 16FCapeCod/September 10-16, 2017

$2,395 Double Occupancy per person/$3,045 Single Occupancy

French Riviera ExplorerExplore the stunning French Riviera from your one-hotel stay in Nice, France.This gorgeous region has something to offer to everyone, from glamorous beachresorts to coastal villages. Visit Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez and much moreall while soaking up the mild and sunny Mediterranean atmosphere. Deposit of$500 per person is due by Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Final payment is due byJune 1, 2017. Receive a booking discount of $200 per couple/$100 person if you

make your final payment by check prior to to final payment due date.Registration in person at CE office only. 16FRiviera/October 31- November 8, 2017

$3,125 Double Occupancy per person/$3,600 Single Occupancy

Alaska Cruise TourDiscover Alaska with a land and sea tour including 3 nights in first class hotelaccommodations in Fairbanks & Denali along with a 7 night cruise on the NCL'sSun. Experience the beauty that only Alaska can offer with land tours including aTundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park and a Gold Dredge tour to learnabout Alaska's mining history. Jump onboard the Sun in Anchorage to exploreAlaska from the sea, stopping in ports such as Juneau, Skagway & Ketchikan.Deposit of $500 per person is due by January 21, 2017. Final payment is due by

April 1, 2017. Registration in person at CE office only. 17SMAlaska/July 21-31, 2017Category BA: Ocean View w/ Balcony $5,599 Double Occupancy per person/

$8,399 Single Occupancy

Category IB: Inside Stateroom $4,499 Double Occupancy per person/$6,399 Single Occupancy

Category OC: Ocean View Stateroom $4,799 Double Occupancy per person/$6,999 Single Occupancy

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AARP Smart Drivers Safety Refresher Class Age 50 & up $17 AARP Member/$22 Non MemberThe AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest classroom and onlinedriver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. By taking a driver safety courseyou'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle moresafely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You'll learn how you can manage and accommo-date common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. After completing the course you willreceive a certificate of completion that can be presented to your insurance agent for a possible reduction in yourauto insurance premiums. Bring your Minnesota Drivers License, AARP membership card and a writing utensilto class. Feel free to bring a snack and beverage. Class is located at The Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW,Austin, MN. Park in the parking lot off North Main Street. (Enter through east door across from Mill Pond.)*You must of taken the 8 hour program prior to taking the 4 hour refresher course.17W4003/Saturday, January 14, 2017, 9:00am-1:00pm17W4004/Saturday, February 11, 2017, 9:00am-1:00pmThe Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW, Austin, MN

AARP Smart Drivers Safety 8-Hour ProgramAge 50 & up $17 AARP Member/$22 Non MemberImprove your skills and possibly qualify for insurance discounts beginning at 55 or older by completing this 8-hour classroom driver education class. Topics include how to compensate for the effects of aging and medicationon driving, traffic hazards, accident prevention and more. Bring your Minnesota Drivers License, AARP mem-bership card and a writing utensil to class. Feel free to bring a snack and beverage. Class is located at TheCedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW, Austin, MN. Park in the parking lot off North Main Street. (Enterthrough east door across from Mill Pond.)*You must take the 8 hour course before taking a 4 hour refresher course.17W4008/Monday & Tuesday, February 20 & 21, 2017, 5:00-9:00pmThe Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW, Austin, MN

Excel Sheets Within A Workbook-Jim Miner $24New class just for sheets within a workbook! Linking data from one sheet to another includ-ing consolidating spreadsheets. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Excel. The students andinstructor will use Excel 2010.17W7002/Thursday, February 9, 2017, 6:00-9:00pmEllis Middle School Computer Lab 132

Introduction to Office 2016, Office 365 and Windows 10®-Jim Miner $24Bring your laptop loaded with Office 2013 or Office 365 watch the demonstration of the, "good, the bad, andthe ugly" with Office 2013! Tips and Tricks that apply only to Word 2013, Excel 2013, and Powerpoint 2013will be demonstrated and those with their own laptop can try thevarious new items in Office 2013.17W7004/Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 6:00-9:00pmEllis Middle School Computer Lab 132






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The Power of Google-Jim Miner $24Google is much more than just a Search Engine. Learn about Google Docs, Calendar, Maps, News, Shopping,

Videos, Calculators, Language Translator, Pictures, and much more!Also included will be suggestions, tips and tricks that will assist youin using the Internet so you can "work smarter, not harder"!Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Windows.17W7006/Thursday, February 23, 2017, 6:00-9:00pmEllis Middle School Computer Lab 132

Tables-The Power of Tables in Word® 2007-2010-2013-2016-Jim Miner $24 Create newsletters, forms where the lines don't move as the space is filled in, calculatevalues, alphabetize, sort largest to smallest, and do much more with Tables in Word!Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Word.17S7001/Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:00-9:00pmEllis Middle School Computer Lab 132

File Management-Jim Miner $24Know about Windows, but just can't seem to figure out where you stored thepictures from the Birthday party, or trip? How about losing that document,you really meant to save in a safe place on the computer! File Managementwill teach you how to create folders, store documents within the folders cre-ated, make sub floders for related items, and above all, teach you how tosearch for lost treasures on your computer.17S7003/Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00-9:00pmEllis Middle School Computer Lab 132

About the Instructor: Jim Miner has been teaching adults since 1962. He has taught well over 30,000 students in sec-ondary, post-secondary and adult classes for 55 years. Every class has different challenges, different request and alterna-tive approaches must be used "on the fly"! Currently, he has zeroed in on Windows® Software Applications, Word®,Excel®, Powerpoint® and all other potential classes related to the Windows® operating system. Jim retired from full-time teaching from John Marshall High School in 1996.







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More Than Pink $753rd-6th GradeMore Than Pink is a program to inspire third through sixth grade girls to stay true to themselves and live freefrom societal stereotypes. This 7-week program innovatively weaves training for a 5K run with lessons thatempower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts. All athletic types are wel-come. Space is limited so please register early. More Than Pink works around summer schedules, camps andvacations. Even if girls are going to be gone for a day or for a week they are still able to participate in the pro-gram. Information that is missed on certain topics will be handed out to the girls so they will still get the infor-mation. A More Than Pink day consists of 50 minutes of a fun fitness activity & 120 minutes of a life lesson.This is a 7-week program that meets 3 days per week. Topics include: self-worth, body image, nutrition, healthyrelationships, cyber safety and more. Community partners will speak with girls on a Topic Talk lesson in theirfield of expertise. Full and partial scholarships are avaliable for those that qualify.More Than Pink Goals:1. To help girls grow and develop physically, mentally, and socially with local community support.2. To empower girls to be true to themselves-at home, school, self-image, friends, and activities. Provideresources and tools to help them not succumb to peer pressure, live with less stress, and become who they wantto be.3. To measure fitness goals throughout 7-week program. Each girl will see their ability to improve fitness lev-els and increase knowledge and awareness of how important fitness is to one's health.The program builds throughout the summer and culminates in the girls, along with community partners andsupporters, running a celebratory More Than Pink 5K on Thursday, August 3rd. This is not a competitive racebut a celebration of empowerment and inspiration! No classes will be held July 4th, 5th & 6th.PINK3&42017/Tuesdays-Thursdays, June 13-August 3, 2017, 9:00am-12:00pmPINK5&62017/Tuesdays-Thursdays, June 13-August 3, 2017, 9:00am-12:00pmIJ Holton Intermediate School

More Than Pink 5K Registration $20More Than Pink is a program designed to inspire girls to stay true to themselves and live free from societalstereotypes through lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace theirpersonalities WHILE also training to run a 5K! This run is a celebration of the girls’ successful completion ofthe program and recognition of all the women that assisted them along the way. Our 5K is open for all to partic-ipate. Registration includes a t-shirt if you are registered by July 20th.17SM2017/Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6:30pmTodd Park Large Pavillion

More Than Pink Primer $10More Than Pink is a program we started in Austin last summer. It is designed to inspire 3rd-6th grade girls tostay true to themselves. The goal of More Than Pink is to encourage girls to think of themselves as Strong,Smart and Bold. Join this week long camp to get a taste of what is in store for this summer's program. Sign yourdaughter up based upon which school they attend. More Than Pink was built to empower girls to celebratetheir bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts. This primer will touch on different topic talks like com-munication, feelings and friendship to help prepare the girls for what the summer will hold. Girls EmpoweringGirls to be Strong Inside and Out. Please bring a water bottle, wear running attire and tennis shoes. For moreinformation please contact us at 507-460-1706.17WBANFIELD/Monday-Friday, February 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2017, 3:00-4:30pm17SSUMNER/Monday, Wednesday & Friday, March 20, 22 & 24, 2017, 3:00-4:30pm17WSOUTHGATE/Monday-Friday, April 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2017, 3:00-4:30pm17SNEVELN/Monday-Friday, April 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2017, 3:00-4:30pm17SHOLTON/Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25, 2017, 3:00-4:30pm








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DIY Essential Oils Gifts for the Holidays-Sarah Simerson $421st-5th GradeLooking for some fun gift ideas to do with your kids? Join us in making some DYI gifts with essential oils.Perfect for teachers, grandparents and anyone you and your children would like to make feel special! RudolphSugar Scrub, Peppermint Hot chocolate mix, and Festive Fizzy Bath Bombs will be so much fun and more fun togive away! This class is held on an Early Release Day!16F6008/Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 1:00-2:15pmBanfield Elementary School Cafeteria

Basic First Aid & Safety for Children-Lori Hameister $24K-3rd Grade

Have you ever seen someone fall over and hurt their leg? Or perhaps you knowsomeone who’s been very ill? Have you ever been near an accident? Imaginebeing able to help out in each of these situations that’s what First Aid is allabout. Children can make a difference in an emergency situation. The mostimportant thing is for them to know the simple Basic First Aid steps to followin different situations. Please bring your favorite teddy bear with you to class.

This class is held on an Early Release Day!16F6002/Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 1:00pm-3:00pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room

Pizza and a Movie-Alyssa Shuster $16Preschool-5th GradeParents are you looking for some time to do some Christmas shopping without yourchildren? Here's the class for you! Drop your children off to enjoy our Pizza and aMovie night as we get in the Christmas spirit and watch Christmas Classics! We willalso enjoy pizza and pop!17W6050/Friday, December 16, 2016, 6:30-8:30pmAustin High School Annex Auditorium

Christmas Baking for Kids-Bronwyn Mithuen $251st-6th GradeDrop your kids off for a morning complete with all your holiday baking needs. No time consuming grocery shop-ping and no mess in your kitchen. The end result will be an impressive assortment of delicious homemade holi-day cookies and treats for you to enjoy at home. The dough will already be prepared. During class, simply bakethem and take them home. Each student will get to take home a variety of different homemade cookies. Bringan apron, a cookie sheet and a container for your take home treats. Recipes for what we make in class plus a fewothers will be provided. Class size is limited, so register early!17W6078/Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:00am-12:00pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room 102

Christmas Bonanza-Bronwyn Mithuen $351st-5th GradeCalling all kids! Have you ever wanted to make something homemade for a family memberfor Christmas? Well here's your chance! The first night we will spend creating craft projectsfor you to give as gifts. From ornaments to paintings and lights to gift wrap this class isbound to have you in the Christmas spirit by the end! The second night we will spendwrapping our gifts to take home. Don't worry...there's no reason to get your tinsel in a tanglethis year!16F6027/Monday, December 19 & Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 5:00-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room







Travel the USA-Bronwyn Mithuen $35Travel the USA with us. Visit New York, Hawaii and Orlando. Each day we will make local crafts, have atheme snack, read a story or watch a short video. We will also play popular games that are related to our desti-nation. Please indicate any food allergies or restrictions when registering. All supplies and snack will be provid-ed. Please bring a drink. Non-school day.16F6030-K-2nd/Tuesday-Thursday, December 27, 28 & 29 2016, 8:00am-11:00am16F6031-3rd-5th/Tuesday-Thursday, December 27, 28 & 29 2016, 12:00-3:00pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room

About the Instructor: Bronwyn is a 2010 Austin High School graduate and began working for Kids Korner that summer.She immediately demonstrated great leadership skills and instant connection and understanding of students. She became anassistant site supervisor that fall and then a site supervisor. She has been the site supervisor at Banfield Elementary-the KidsKorner's largest site since.Bronwyn has been wearing 2 hats since fall of 2015-as the site supervisor at Banfield and also as thepart-time Community Education administrative assistant. While working full-time for Community Education Bronwyn has alsobeen attending college. She has an A. A. degree in Web Development, a certificate in Web Page Design, and is workingtowards her Bachelors of Science in Information Technology.

Intro to Traditional Tae Kwon Do-Ken Kingstrom $30Ages 5 & UpIntro to martial arts/self defense with emphasis on self improvement and self control.17W6020/Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2017, 5:00-6:00pm17W6075/Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2017,5:00-6:00pm 17W6076/Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2017, 5:00-6:00pm17W6077/Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017, 5:00-6:00pmMartial Art Fitness Center, 424 N Main St, Austin, MN

Junior Book Club-Bronwyn Mithuen $203rd-6th GradeWhen this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very spe-

cial children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only themost intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they willhave to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where theonly rule is that there are no rules. As our heroes face physical and mental trialsbeyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other forsupport. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass themost important test of all? You will need to purchase each book and bring it to classeach week.16F6023: The MBS and the Prisoner's Dilemma/Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18 &25, 2017, 5:00-6:00pm16W6024:The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict/Wednesdays, February1, 8, 15 & 22, 2017, 5:00-6:00pmBanfield Elementary School Library

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MacPhail Musical Families-SarahLynn Zavoral $40Ages 0-5Warm up this winter with some musical play. This multi-age experience for families pro-motes musical awareness and appreciation through play based integrated activities. Thelively class meets the varied needs of each child and promotes social skills, body control,attention spans and appreciation of music. Register as a family with children. No class onJanuary 12th. 17W6082/ Thursdays, January 5, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 & March 2, 2017, 9:15am-10:00am17W6083/ Thursdays, January 5, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 & March 2, 2017, 5:45-6:30pmHormel Historic Home, 208 4th Avenue NW

About the Instructor: SarahLynn Zavoral has been teaching children around the world for over 15 years. She earnedher Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Music Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from Brigham YoungUniversity. She has been sharing her passion with families in Austin, MN for several years and joined the MacPhailTeam as a music instructor in 2015.

Sports Skills-Alex Brennan $15Ages 4-6Parents of very young children may wonder how to give kids the basics they need to do well in a sport-basicsthat come before a child actually becomes part of a team. Running, jumping, throwing and catching are basicelements of sports- and basic elements of play. Join these skill building classes to learn the fundamentals behindhow to hit the ball, kick the ball, score a goal and run. Please wear running shoes and bring a water bottle andbaseball glove.16F6016/Wednesdays, January 11, 18 & 25, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School Carpeted Gymnasium

Sports Skills-Alex Brennan $20Ages 7-9Do you play a sport, but wish you could try other sports too? Or maybe you don't play a sport at all, but want tolearn? Ding! Ding! Ding! Let the games begin! In this skills building class you will have the ability to show offyour athletic side as well as gain other strengths you didn't even know you had. Don't find yourself saying I wishI would of...and I should of done it...join this sports skills class and you won't be disappointed. Please bring awater bottle daily and wear comfortable clothes. Tennis shoes are required. 16F6017/Mondays, January 9, 23, 30, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School Carpeted Gymnasium

LEGO Vehicles-Alex Brennan $29Ages 5-12VROOM! VROOM! Roll up your sleeves and put on your thinking cap as we diginto engineering with big trucks, construction vehicles and amazing machines. Tapinto your imagination as we gear up to build LEGO Vehicles. Sign up for one orsign up for all. All LEGO kits will be provided and each student will take hometheir finished product at the end of class. Parents may attend with their child ifthey wish, but it is not required. On your mark get set go!

17W6062: Construction Truck/Thursday, January 12, 2017, 6:30-7:30pm17W6063: Helicopter/Thursday, February 9, 2017, 6:30-7:30pm17W6064: Police Car/Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 9:00-10:00amBanfield Elementary School Art Room








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About the Instructor: Alex Brennan graduated from Mankato State University with his Bachelor’s Degree in ParkRecreation and Leisure. He interned for the Hurricane Golf Tour after graduation and got to travel the East Coast forthree months. He worked for the Woodbury Park and Rec program the summer of 2015 where he enjoyed planning andcoaching classes. Alex has been working with Kids Korner and Austin Community Education for two years. In his sparetime he enjoys watching sports and being outdoors.

Snowman Art-Bronwyn Mithuen $20K-3rd GradeLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! The snow is falling and it's a beautiful sight!In this class we will create different art projects and experiments involving snowand snowmen. All projects will go home with your child for you to display in yourhome for the winter season!17W6079/Saturday, January 14, 2017, 9:00am-12:00pmAustin High School Family and Consumer Science Room 102

Co-Ed Dodgeball-Alex Brennan $106th-8th GradeHow much do you love dodgeball? Join this class and have a ball! The first daywill be a day of scrimmage and practice to prepare each team for the other classdates. Teams will be randomly assigned to allow everyone to participate. GetReady! Get Set! Dodgeball!17W6058/Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31 & February 7, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School Carpeted Gymnasium

Pillowcase Art-Bronwyn Mithuen $10K-4th GradeAdd a splash of color to your bedding by creating a pillowcase that you design. We'll useSharpie markers, glitter glue and iron ons to make a beautiful pillowcase that will lookfantastic!17W6026/Monday, January 16, 2017, 9:00-10:30amBanfield Elementary School Art Room

LEGO Architecture- Alex Brennan $50Ages 9 & UpKids are natural engineers…let's help them realize it! Ramp up your engineering skills by joining these classes aswe will build well-known structures from around the world. Feel free to send a water bottle with your child toclass. Sign up for one or sign up for all. All LEGO kits will be provided and each student will take home theirfinished product at the end of class. Can we build it? Yes we can!17W6059: Eiffel Tower /Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6:30-8:00pm17W6060: Lincoln Memorial/Monday, March 13, 2017, 9:00-10:30am17W6061: Big Ben/Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 9:00-10:30amBanfield Elementary School Art Room









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Young Creativity-Alex Brennan $10 per familyAges 5-10 With A ParentKeep your imagination and creativity flowing through fun activities to help you see the world in different ways.Bring your child(ren) and have some fun! Your child will be engaged in activities that include problem solving,building prototypes, learning to think outside of the box and so much more.17W6005/Monday, February 13, 2017, 6:30-7:30pm17S6004/Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6:30-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School

Home Alone-Lori Hameister $243rd Grade & UpJust mention the words Home Alone, and children think of the excitement depicted in the movies of the samename. The reality of being home alone can evoke fear and anxiety in many children. Whether left alone for anhour after school or several hours a day during the summer, children should feel comfortable being alone. Thisworkshop for children will address several topics relating to being Home Alone. Topics include personal safetytips, stranger danger, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet safety, dealing with lonelinessand boredom, storm safety, dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. (Students may bring a non-peanutsnack)17S6081/Tuesday, March 14, 2017,12:00-3:00pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room

Child and Babysitting Safety Class (CABS)- Lori Hameister $424th-8th GradeLearn the responsibilities of being a babysitter. Topics include starting your own babysittingbusiness, child development, proper feeding and diapering techniques, personal safety, med-ical emergencies, basic first aid care and fire safety. The CABS book (yours to keep) andthe course were developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved bythe American Pediatrics Association.17S6082/Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 3:15-5:15pm

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Family Game Night- Alex Brennan $5 per family1st-8th Graders w/FamilyWe are living in a time where electronic devices are taking over all of our free time. Put your cell phones, TVs,computers and tablets away and join us for these fun filled night’s as a family. Game nights connect family mem-ber to each other. Sign up for one or for all! Beat the Parents, Jeopardy, The Price is Right and Scattegories arecompetitive games that will be played as a large group. Otherwise Yahtzee, Scrabble and Battleship will be oneon one games with your family. Games teach important life skills such as good sportsmanship and creates posi-tive memories for you to laugh about for a lifetime!17S6051: Beat the Parents/Monday, March 20, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm17S6052:Scrabble/Battleship/Monday, March 27, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm17S6053: Yahtzee/Monday, April 3, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm17S6054:Jeopardy/Monday, April 10, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm17S6055:Price is Right/Monday, April 17, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm17S6056:Scattergories/Monday, April 24, 2017, 6:00-7:30pmNeveln Elementary School Kids Korner Room 202













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Walk/Run Club-Bronwyn Mithuen $5 per person/family1st-8th GradeEncouraging regular exercise between the ages of 3 & 9 can be a helpful way of eliminating bad habits as yourchild gets older. Running is not a punishment and should be fun! Running should be about participation anddeveloping a healthy lifestyle, not about being the fastest kid inschool. Join this club to help encourage your children to participateand try their best. Parents are welcome to join on Saturday morn-ings if they wish. We will run on the Mill Pond Path. Rain dateswill not be rescheduled.17S6067/Saturdays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6 &13, 2017, 8:00-9:00amMunicipal Pool Parking Lot, 600 Main Street North Austin, MN55912

Be Prepared…NOT Scared-Lori Hameister $24K-2nd GradeHave you ever seen someone fall over and hurt their leg? Or perhaps you know some-one who's been very ill? Have you ever been near an accident? Imagine being able tohelp in each of these situations-that's what First Aid is all about. Children can makea difference in an emergency and the most important thing is for them to know sim-ple basic first aid steps to follow in different situations. Topics include: recognizing anemergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personalsafety tips, stranger danger, gun and fire safety. 17S6084/Thursday, April 20, 2017, 3:30-5:30pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room

Mother's Day Art-Bronwyn Mithuen $181st-4th GradeA mother and her children are in a category all their own. There's no bond sostrong in the entire world. Let's make sure to tell our mom's how special theyreally are to us and there is no easier way than with art! Join this class to createand design projects to celebrate mom's day! Feel free to bring a water bottle withyou to class.17S6080/Friday, May 12, 2017, 6:00-7:30pmBanfield Elementary School Art Room







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When should I register?• Now! Many classes fill quickly. Often instructors need to order supplies.• Help ensure that your class has enough students by registering at least a week ahead of the start date.• Registering early will reserve your spot in classes or trips that fill early.• Please include your daytime phone number and an email address so we can reach you with any class changes.

Where do I go to register in person?• The Community Education office is in the Community Learning Center. This is located on the North sideof the Queen Angels Church, 912 1st Ave NE.

Why pay by credit card?• Register online and know immediately if you are in the class.• Credit card refunds are processed within a day or two. Refund checks are mailed by our district businessoffice.

Can I use Medica benefits?•Medica is accepted. Include your member ID number when registering. We will call Medica to verify appli-cable benefit.

Are there accommodations for people with disabilities?• Your participation is our goal. Please call 460-1706 to discuss situation.

What happens when a class is cancelled?• All fees are refunded if a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or filled before we receive yourregistration.

• Classes are cancelled two business days prior to start date if there is insufficient enrollment. Avoid the dis-appointment of class cancellations by registering early and inviting a friend to register with you.

Will classes be held if the weather is questionable?• When Austin Public Schools cancels school or is dismissed early, all Community Education classes are can-celled.

• Every attempt will be made to contact you by phone or e-mail however, this is not always possible.• Cancellation notices are announced on local radio and television stations. • A re-scheduled date will be made available in most circumstances.

What if I want a refund?• Call 460-1706 as soon as possible.• Full refund minus a $3 processing fee will be given if we are notified at least five business days prior to theclass you wish to withdraw.

• No refunds given within 5 business days prior to class start.• No refunds will be issued for trips or special events.

I still have questions.• Please call Community Education at 460-1706 and we will do the best to provide you with a friendly, help-ful answer.

• Register for Community Education e-News and receive class changes, special offers, and trip offerings. E-mail us at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook!

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1. In Person – bring completed registration form and paymentto the Community Learning Center, 912 1st Avenue NE between8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday2. By Mail – send completed registration form with payment forclasses to: Community Learning Center, 912 1st Avenue NE,Austin, MN 55912

3. Online – log in to http://austin.revtrak.net to register for class-es and pay by credit card. If online classes are full, call office toverify if more space is available or to place your name on a wait-ing list.4. Phone – call 460-1706 to register for Community Educationclasses and pay by credit card. To register for ECFE call 460-1709.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYAustin Community Education follows the Austin Public School poli-cy regarding school closings and cancellations. If school begins late dueto inclement weather, morning classes will not be held. If school dis-misses early, afternoon and evening classes will be cancelled. If schoolis closed for the day, there will not be any classes for CommunityEducation.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION E-NEWSSign up for this free service to receive the latest Community Educationinformation sent directly to your e-mail!

You will receive early notifi-cations of online availabilityof the new brochure before itis even delivered to yourhome and to the generalpublic. You will receive up-to-date notifications of newor upcoming trips, classes,and special events offeredthrough Community Education. We will also send out important mes-sages about classes you are currently registered. We even send out spe-cial discounts for classes!

Sign up by sending an email to [email protected] we will add you to our distribution list. Your information will bekept secure and will not be used for solicitation or distributed to anyother group.

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COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER CONTACT NUMBERS:Main Office - (507) 460-1700Community Education - (507) 460-1706 or (507) 460-1715ECFE - (507) 460-1709Kids Korner Main Office - (507) 460-1706

Our mission is to provide life-long learning to the Austin community.This book contains information on our classes and programs.

For more information, please call 460-1706.

The Community Learning Center houses Adult Basic Education, Community Education,Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).


Kids Korner is a quality preschool and schoolage child care program. Our goal is to pro-vide a safe place for children before and afterschool, on specified non-school days andduring the summer. We provide an environ-ment that encourages adventure, creativity,healthy self-concepts, respect for others,responsible behavior and a positive attitude.

Kids Korner Sites:Community Learning Center provides care for children ages 3-5that are enrolled in ECFE and ECSE Preschool programs. CLC siteis open 6:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Austin Public Elementary Schools (Banfield, Neveln,Southgate, Sumner, and Woodson):Providing quality before and after school care for Austin PublicSchool children kindergarten through 4th grade. Woodson site isopen 6:15-8:30 a.m. and 1:50-6:00 p.m. Other elementary sites areopen 6:15 a.m.-8:10 a.m. and 2:40-6:00 p.m.

Enrollment and Registration Information:Children ages 3 years old through 4th grade may be enrolled pro-viding space is available at the age appropriate site. A three (3)business day wait period is required for all families to allow for pro-cessing of paperwork and appropriate staffing. Registration formscan be obtained by calling the Kids Korner main office at 507-460-1706 or online at www.austin.k12.mn.us. A non-refundable regis-tration fee of $40 per child or $80 maximum per family is requiredat registration. Registration fee covers 2016-2017 school year andsummer of 2017.

Child Care Rates:Kids Korner Regular Enrollment - children that use the program ona regular basis $10 minimum weekly charge per child $3.10 perhour per child is charged after reaching the $10 weekly minimumfor school year.

Kids Konnection - is for children that need drop-in care, non-school days, early dismissal days, or snow emergency days. $20 perhalf day (6 hours or less) or $32 per full day (6 hours or more) perchild.

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