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  • Awesome Robotics for Kids (grades 1-4)

    Explore logic, pattern recognition and math concepts, while building increasingly sophisticated designs. Develop basic programming techniques using custom-made programming blocks in PCs. Enjoy hands-on experience using gears, axles and connector blocks in robotic challenges.
    Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7
    9:00 - 11:55 AM
    Scott Highlands Middle School
    Grades
    1st - 4th
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  • BINGO!

    Time for B-I-N-G-O! Join your friends for an evening playing this fun game. There will be prizes to choose from for every player. We will serve a snack and beverage for you to enjoy while playing bingo with friends.
    Fri, Oct 10
    6:30 - 8:30 PM
    Valley Middle School
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    Babies: Birth Through 11 Months

    Parents With Babies Only Non-Separating Babies sure bring big changes to every family! Join other parents of infants and learn how to make the adjustment to ‘being a family.’ This will be a relaxing and informative class. You can ask your questions, and we will share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We will also have time to sing songs and play some games.
    Fri, Sep 5 - Dec 12
    8:45 - 10:15 AM
    Max Age
    11 mo.
    Tue, Sep 9 - Dec 16
    3:30 - 5:00 PM
    Max Age
    11 mo.
    Tue, Sep 9 - Dec 16
    5:30 - 7:00 PM
    Max Age
    11 mo.
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    Baby Playtime

    For Parents With Babies Ages Birth Through 18 Months This is a time for babies and parents to play in our infant environment. Come and explore new toys, sing songs and enjoy other fun activities led by an ECFE teacher. There will also be time to meet other parents and their babies. See our website weekly, ce.district196.org/ecfe, to register.
    Fri, Sep 5
    10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
    Dakota Valley Learning Center
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  • Back to School Supply Donation

    Help us ensure all students are ready to learn when school starts. Your donation will be used to purchase school supplies for students in District 196. Items will be distributed to students in need through their schools. *** Or, drop off school supplies Saturday, August 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Falcon Ridge Middle School,12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley at the main entrance, Door #1.
    BSSP2025
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    Backyard Blast

    One-Time Event for parents with children ages birth through prekindergarten Celebrate summer in our backyard. Are you not sure if you can commit to a weekly class? We will provide the beautiful backyard that includes a playground, grassy hill, nature space, outdoor arts area, weekly teacher-led activities and room to run. We can embrace nature and use the outdoors to elevate our health and well-being. Indoor space available if we have inclement weather. Event will be held outdoors at the Dakota Valley Learning Center, 4679 144th St. W., Apple Valley, and requires weekly registration to participate.
    Thu, Jul 24
    9:30 - 11:30 AM
    Dakota Valley Learning Center
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  • Backyard Family Fun Event

    Thursday, September 25, 2025 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th St. W., Apple Valley You are invited to a special Open House where families can experience the joy of early learning -- outside! This event is designed for children and their parents to explore our outdoor learning spaces, engage in hands-on activities and connect with other families. Whether it's digging in the dirt, painting in the sunshine or building with natural materials, children will be free to play, discover and imagine. Dress for the weather and come ready for fun. All families with young children are welcome. No registration needed.
    Thu, Sep 25
    5:00 - 7:00 PM
    Dakota Valley Learning Center
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    Beginner Coder - Pokémon™ Adventures (grades 1-4)

    Create an amazing Pokémon adventure in a video game! With friends, create a universe of magical Pokémon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-Pokémon-game, design a Pokémon team and more!
    Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24
    9:00 - 11:55 AM
    Scott Highlands Middle School
    Grades
    1st - 4th
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  • Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

    ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! Learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT ChatGPT and similar AI systems are evolving the job marketing. It’s crucial to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! No prior AI experience required. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.
    Thu, Jul 24
    4:00 - 6:00 PM
    Online
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  • Beyonce Line Dance

    Let's get moving to Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"! You will learn classic country moves to Beyonce's new and fabulous country song. No partner needed for a night of fun.
    Wed, Sep 17
    6:30 - 7:30 PM
    Valley Middle School
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  • Bingo & Pizza

    Let's meet up for a delicious pizza lunch followed by Bingo! What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends. There will be lots of great prizes for you to choose from as your bingo prize.
    Sat, Sep 13
    12:00 - 2:00 PM
    Valley Middle School
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  • Black Hawk Middle School

    Address:
    1540 Deerwood Dr
    Eagan, MN 55122
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    Bob Ross Method of Oil Painting

    Do you remember Bob Ross from his “Joy of Painting” series on PBS? His “Wet on Wet Technique” of painting is for all skill levels as well as for those who have never painted before. Complete an entire oil painting. Be amazed at how much fun and enjoyment this painting technique will give you! Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor (cash or Venmo only; no checks). Bring a roll of paper towels to class. June 9 and 23: Aurora's Dance June 16: Reflections of the Moon July 7: Sunset Paradise July 14: Sunrise Mountain August 4: Tranquil Nights
    Mon, Aug 4
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    Falcon Ridge Middle School
    Min Age
    14 yr.
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  • Book Club: "The One and Only Ivan"

    "The One and Only Ivan" is a Newbery Medal-winning novel by Katherine Applegate, told from the perspective of a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. It's a heartwarming story about friendship, art, and the importance of finding your place in the world, inspired by a true story of a captive gorilla.
    Tue, Nov 4 - Nov 25
    4:00 - 5:00 PM
    Online
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  • Book Club: "The Tale of Despereaux"

    “The Tale of Despereaux” is an enchanting story of a smaller-than-usual mouse in love with music, stories and a princess named Pea. This tiny hero faints at loud noises but gathers the courage to fulfill his dreams.
    Tue, Sep 2 - Sep 30
    4:00 - 5:00 PM
    Online
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  • Book Club: "The Twenty-One Balloons"

    "The Twenty-One Balloons" was awarded the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1948. The story is about a retired schoolteacher whose ill-fated balloon trip leads him to discover Krakatoa, an island full of great wealth and fantastic inventions. The events and ideas are based both on scientific fact and imagination. This will be a very interesting and exciting to book to read!
    Tue, Oct 7 - Oct 28
    4:00 - 5:00 PM
    Online
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    Bookkeeping Certificate

    Do not register here. Please click Register now! How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register now!
    ALERNBC-U1
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  • Broadway Bound! High School (ages 15-18)

    Do you love musical theater and want to be on stage? Broadway Bound offers a fun and educational experience. Stage the full musical, Beetlejuice Jr. in just one week! Focus on acting, singing and basic choreography (no experience necessary). Following the week of scene study and training, share your skills with a free performance for the community. Bring a water bottle, snack and a bag lunch each day. Camp is located at Eastview High School, 6200 140th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Greg Douma, Kari Douma, and Carrie Kuehl are District 196 teachers and collaboratively created the Broadway Bound musical theater camp curriculum. In 2006, Greg founded the Allegro Choral Academy as a way to offer children in the community a vibrant outlet for their musical gift.
    Mon-Fri, Aug 11 - Aug 15
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Eastview High School
    Ages
    15 yr. - 18 yr.
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  • Build a Candy Castle

    Learn about science and engineering by building castles using left over Halloween candies. Build a castle shape with assorted boxes covered in aluminum foil and then decorate your castle with leftover Halloween candies. Experiment with various materials to make an edible castle. Can you say 'YUM'?
    Mon, Nov 24
    6:30 - 7:30 PM
    Valley Middle School
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  • Business Card Size Near Back Cover Print Advertising

    Place display ads in District 196 Community Education’s catalogs. Ad reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your ad space now, for all three seasonal catalogs, online or call 651-423-7701 with your advertising request and credit card information. As you know, there are many benefits of ad placement in our catalogs, which reach over 84,000 District 196 residents three times a year. District 196 includes the communities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Farmington and Empire and Vermillion townships. Recently, I compared our rates, distribution and shelf-life to other print advertising opportunities in our area, and we are still the ‘best deal in town!’ Business Card Size (placed where appropriate-four color) 6 available each season 2h x 3.5w” $250 per catalog Fall 2025 Catalog Artwork Due June 16, 2025 | Catalog Distribution begins August 18, 2025 Winter/Spring 2026 Catalog Artwork Due October 18, 2025 | Catalog Distribution begins January 5, 2026 Summer 2025 Catalog Artwork Due January 4, 2026 | Catalog Distribution begins March 10, 2026 Guidelines for Display Ads in District 196 Community Education Catalogs Content: Advertisers may determine the content of their ads, but the ads may not contain references to tobacco, firearms, religion/spirituality, or sex. To continue our non-profit bulk mailing status, ads may not promote credit, debit or charge cards, offer insurance policies or promote travel. Aesthetics: Advertisers may determine the design of their ads, but the ads must complement the overall design of the publication. In cases of questionable aesthetics, the Director of Community Education retains the right to determine appropriateness. Logistics: Advertisers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the predetermined number of ad slots are sold. Community Education offerings will not be jeopardized in any way because of ads. Advertisers who offer programs in “competition” with Community Education will not be allowed to advertise. Advertisers may sign up for advanced ads up to one entire school year (three catalogs). Other advertising opportunities may made available throughout the year. Advertisers will pay at time of request for advertising space. Only credit cards are accepted. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call at 651-423-7701 should you have any questions.
    CEA-Summer6
    CEA-WinterSpring6
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