North Branch Area Community Ed
February 2024 Highlights
Greetings from the Director
Dear Community Members,
Consider warming up with new ideas and new learning during February!
Below are a few highlights of upcoming classes/events. The full list of winter classes is available online using this link.
Erica Bjerketvedt
Director of Early Learning & Community Education
651-674-1225
Youth recreation & enrichment
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Feb 1 / 5:30-7:45 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Feb 9 / 3-6 PM
Middle School Art Club for 7th and 8th Graders Starts Feb 12 / 2:45-4:15 PM
Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8 Feb 16 / 9 AM -12 PM
Coco Cut with Kidscreate Studio Ages 4-9 Feb 16 / 1-4 PM
Home Alone Grades 3-6 Feb 16 / 12:30-2:30 PM
Labradoodle Love with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 Feb 16 / 9 AM - 12 PM
Toddler Sports Camp - Baseball Night Ages 2-4 February 22 / 5:30-6:30 PM
Beginner Scrapbooking Grades 3-5 Feb 27 / 3-5 PM
Open gym
Open Gym available Feb 4, 11, 25/ Cost $2 per person per day
North Branch Area Public School students: come and enjoy an afternoon at our open gym!
Students in grades K-5 must have a parent accompany them during open gym. Parents can play dodgeball or enjoy open gym with their child(ren)!
Students in grades 6-12 enjoy open gym and dodgeball.
Grades K-5: Open Gym (HS North Gym) 1-3 PM, Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 2 - 3 PM *Adult needs to accompany this age at all times
Grades 6-12: Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 1-2 pm, Open Gym (HS West Gym) 1 - 3 PM
Dodgeballs will be provided. Please bring your basketball (some available).
ECFE winter/spring classes still have space for you!
Health and wellness
Heart Health for Women Virtual Workshop February 5 / 6-7:30 PM
Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings Virtual Workshop February 6 / 6-7:30 PM
Adult recreation
Open Co-Ed Volleyball Ages 18 and older All are welcome to join - no registration required. Pay at the door.
Motion is Lotion February 3 / 10-11 AM
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness February 7 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Open Walking Club - Just $3
This walking club is designed for those citizens who want to walk indoors. For security reasons, you need to wear a security badge when walking. Please stop by the community education office to purchase your walking badge. Please enter in Door #11. Walking Club is available Monday - Friday 4 - 8 PM when school is in session.
Use the links below the register for the location that you plan to attend:
Dine and Discover - Diagnosed with Dementia February 15 / 9-10:30 AM in Rush City
Dine and Discover - Diagnosed with Dementia. February 15 / 12:30-2 PM in Chisago
Dine and Discover - Diagnosed with Dementia February 15 / 3:30-5 PM in North Branch
Adult enrichment
Medicare 101 February 1 / 6:30-8 PM
Instant Pot Basics February 7 / 6:30-8 PM
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED Feb 9 / 5:30-8 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Feb 10 / 9 AM - 1 PM Primary focus on children
Internet/Social Media Safety and Drug Information for Families February 20 / 6:15-7:15 FREE to attend
Photo Organization - Print and Digital - Virtual February 21 / 6:30-8:30 PM
101 Basic Welding Class February 24 / 9 AM - 12 PM
102 Mig Welding Class February 24 / 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Advanced Mig Welding February 24 / 9 AM - 3:30 PM
An Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting Virtual Class Ages 18 and older Register and make an appointment
Register here: Family Puzzle Contest Ages 5-12 and Adult February 3 / 10-11:30 AM