District 196 Community Education

Join your friends for a great evening of music, dancing and more! We are excited to welcome back The Prisoners of Rock 'n' Roll band to entertain you and get you moving out on the dance floor. There will be over 60 raffle prizes for you to view and take a chance to win. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each and will be sold throughout the evening. Refreshments will be served.

Bowling has become so popular that we've added a Monday morning league for those who can make it during the day. Our bowling leagues meet at Bogart's Entertainment Center. Join your friends for a fun morning of bowling and visiting. If you are hungry, you can stay and eat lunch right there in the Main Street Grill. You receive a free beverage with your meal purchase. Please indicate on your registration if you need lane bumpers and/or bowling ramp.

St. Paul Homeland Security representatives will lead this vital and informative session to empower you for staying safe in the cyber world.

Our bowling leagues meet at Bogart's Entertainment Center. Plan to join your friends for a fun afternoon of bowling and visiting. If you are hungry, you can stay and eat right there in the Main Street Grill. You receive a free beverage with your meal purchase. Please indicate on your registration if you need lane bumpers and/or bowling ramp.

Our bowling leagues meet at Bogart's Entertainment Center. Plan to join your friends for a fun afternoon of bowling and visiting. If you are hungry, you can stay and eat right there in the Main Street Grill. You receive a free beverage with your meal purchase. Please indicate on your registration if you need lane bumpers and/or bowling ramp.

Let's meet for lunch and some socializing! It's a great time to enjoy lunch, see old friends and make some new friends. If you're available we hope you can join us! Remember to bring money for your meal.

We’ll do about a 2.5 mile hike with a lot of hills. Please arrive on time. There will be bottles of water and a snack after the hike and we can have some social time and visit. If you'd like water during the hike, please bring a water bottle of your own.

Take a nice walk around the paved path and look for geese, ducks and other wildlife. The path is suitable for wheelchairs, mostly flat, but there may be some small hills. Meet on the grass by the parking lot and shelter to sign in. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of time so we can set off on our walk together. At the end of our stroll we'll have some social time to enjoy bottled water, a snack and visit with friends.

We’ll take about a three mile hike through the rolling hills by Holland Lake. Meet just down the steps from the parking lot. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather and arrive at least 5 minutes before activity begins. In case of inclement weather the instructor will contact you to reschedule.

Create a flower sculpture in the style of the famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Your sculpture will be created from non-recyclable plastics. Learn the science behind plastics. What a great way to reuse them and keep them out of our landfills. Your beautiful artwork is sure to brighten up your home!

Enjoy the many benefits of a warm water pool. The water temperature is a relaxing 88 degrees which can soothe sore muscles, offer stress reduction and will feel great! As you move in the pool your body is supported while providing gentle resistance to improve your overall body strength without any joint strain. The pool is reserved just for us for a fun afternoon. Lifeguards will be on duty. Bring your swimsuit, towel and goggles if desired. If you can't swim or need assistance in the pool, make sure a staff person is able to get into the pool with you.

Hop on board for a full day of adventure and learning in Southern Minnesota. Our first stop is the Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo along with the Oxbow Nature Center. We will have a 45 minute guided tour of the Zoo and Nature Center. The Dr. Paul E. Zollman Zoo houses over 30 species of wild animals native to Minnesota. In the nature center you will learn about animal life, natural history, outdoor recreation skills and ecology. Following our tour you will have time to explore the zoo, park, nature center exhibits and go on a walk. Bring a bag lunch and we'll meet at the picnic tables at noon. The park, zoo and nature center are connected and located just outside of Rochester, MN in Byron. Early afternoon we will hop back on the bus and head to Faribault for a guided tour of the Faribault Woolen Mill. Learn about this historic mill that started in 1892. Faribault Mill endures as one of the last vertical woolen mills in America. As you tour the mill, you'll learn about the history of the Faribault Mill and its importance to the local community. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the machinery and tools used in the manufacturing process. This tour is about an hour long. Afterwards you can visit the gift shop. You may want to bring money for souvenirs at the gift shops. Make sure to bring a bag lunch and beverage.There will be coolers available for you to store your lunch if needed. Bus departs East Lake Elementary School at 8:30am! Caregivers need to register for a space on the bus!

Get together with friends over coffee and catch up on summer happenings and plans. We'll meet at McDonald's in Apple Valley to start off the day! Remember to bring money for coffee!

Come join us and make a big difference in the lives of children around the world! We will help pack food and label bags at Feed My Starving Children to feed children around the world. At the end of our session we will find out exactly how many meals we produce to eliminate hunger in the world. Please leave your jewelry at home so no loose items end up in the food.

Come on out for a great evening with friends on the courts! You will have 90 minutes to learn the basics of pickleball and play some games while you learn strategies. Bring a racquet if you own one. If not, racquets and balls will be provided. Dress for playing - shorts and a t-shirt along with sneakers are recommended. We will be on indoor courts at the Apple Valley Community Center, so we play rain or shine! Bring a water bottle too.

This high-spirited new adaptation transforms this classic take into a toe-tapping musical with original pop songs. Dorothy, a restless Kansas farm girl eager to see more of the world, is transported by a cyclone to the magical world of Oz where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, who quickly become her new friends. Together, they overcome their fears of witches, flying monkeys and a haunted forest to learn if the Wizard can make their dreams come true.

Join your friends for some fun outdoors playing mini-golf at the fully accessible nine-hole course at King Park in Lakeville. It is adjacent to a fully accessible playground area, so before or after you play you can enjoy the playground or walking trails. There is a picnic shelter at the park. Golf putters and golf balls provided. There will be a concession stand open, so bring money if you'd like to purchase a hot dog, snack, beverage or ice cream.