I can still remember my first painting in kindergarten and how much fun it was. I was hooked back then on art. Through the years I have taken various art classes, but nothing formal. About 10years ago I started teaching art to friends and later I checked into teaching through community education. What a fun experience that has been!! I have been so blessed to be able to experience making art with people of all ages and experience levels. Everyone is so very special. What an awesome way to meet people. Hopefully with the step by step instructions, people will walk away with some new skills and the confidence to continue their art journey.

Check out all of her Community Ed Classes and sign up today! Register Here

Attention photographers in Chisago Lakes! We want to see your winter wonders! Whether it's a cozy cabin covered in snow or a frosty forest scene, show us what makes winter special to you. Submit your photos now for a chance to be featured in our Winter Catalog. Good luck! #communitycontest #photographychallenge

Submit photos here: https://forms.gle/9dMyM9RVedG7K2eHA

The CHISAGO LAKES BUSINESS SHOWCASE will be held on Saturday, March 01, 2025 from 9am to 4pm at the Wildcat Community Center.

Registration Opens October 1st:

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2586/winter-2025/2025-chisago-lakes-home-and-business-showcase

We’re excited to announce that vendor registration for the Wedding Expo at the Wildcat Community Center is now open! If you're a wedding professional looking to showcase your services to brides and grooms-to-be, this is the perfect opportunity.

Event Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025

Location: Wildcat Community Center

Don't miss out on the chance to connect with couples planning their big day and other industry experts. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!

For more information and to register, visit https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/.../2025-chisago-lakes... or contact us at 651-213-2600.

• Yoga: Improve your flexibility
• Total Body: a 45-minute workout that incorporates basic strength training and cardio for any fitness level
• Dynamic Strength & Stretch: Basic and advanced strength movements in combination with dynamic body weighted movements for any fitness level
• POUND: You become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout
• Women & Weights: Learn to lift the right way and become comfortable with the weight rack
• Tai Ji Quan, Moving for Better Balance: A research based balance training regimen designed for older adults at risk of falling and people with balance disorders
• Sport Specific Strength & Conditioning: Come train to get ready for your next sport season!
• Zumba: A cardio workout featuring Latin inspired music and dance and other aerobic moves
• Full Body Balance & Flexibility (55+): Live 2 B Healthy's trainers bring you a new class each week that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength to prevent falls and increase independence

Let's Go Exploring Nature (PreK & Parents) - Together, we'll embark on captivating nature hikes (weather permitting), where kids and parents alike will have the opportunity to observe and connect with the natural world.

Nature Club (Elementary) - Students will get involved in the wonders of the natural world, discovering the secrets of tree identification, the art of seed harvesting and preservation. This curriculum evolves with the changing seasons,

Camp Adventure & Wilderness Survival (Middle School) - Dive into essentials of outdoor living, learning critical survival skills such as shelter building, fire making, and safe water sourcing. Through engaging, hands-on activities, participants will develop teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a deep appreciation for nature. Join us and become a true wilderness survivor

Find Your "Self" In the Wild (Middle School) - Students will learn essential skills for navigating the great outdoors, both with and without a compass and map. This hands-on workshop will cover reading topographic maps, using natural landmarks, and understanding basic compass techniques. build confidence and teamwork while exploring the beauty of nature.

Register Today!

Need child care this school year? Kids Club still has spot available!

Kids Club Child Care program provide high quality services that will grow with your child from preschool through grade five. Kids Club Child Care offers flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your family!

Program Information:

Age: must be 3 on or before September 1, 2024

When: Open 9:00am - 12:50pm (Before Preschool) or 11:30am - 3:30pm (After Preschool)

Where: Conveniently located at Primary School & Taylors Falls Elementary

BONUS: All Day Care offered on days your child does not attend Preschool.

• Monday, Oct. 7th - No School - Staff Development
  
• Tuesday, Oct. 8th - Exploring the World of Loose Parts Class @ Taylors Falls
• Friday, Oct 11th - Lendt's Pumpkin Patch ECFE Trip
• Oct 14th - 18th - NO Little Wildcats, ECFE, or Preschool+Parents Classes
• Oct 16th - 18th - MEA Break
• Tuesday, Oct 22nd - Blocks, Building and Extended Play Class @ Primary School
• Tuesday, Oct 29th - Trick or Treating at Parmly

Don't forget to join us for our Forever Young Club for the 2024-25 school year and summer! "We're planning many fun and educational events for the year, not to mention all of the wonderful friends you'll meet," said Betsy Sandgren, Forever Young Coordinator. Click to register today.

Drop-in workshops 2024-25:

Are you having issues with your smart phone, tablet or computer? Drop in at one of hte dates below to get individual help from a capable volunteer or a high school student. We'd love to help you out! Each meeting will feature a topic plus time for individual help.

Location: Wildcat Community Center (enter through door 7).

Tuesdays @ 2.30pm

Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10, 2024

Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, Mar. 18, Apr. 1, Apr. 15, Apr. 29, May 13, 2025.

Look for additional technology classes offered through Community Education on our CE site.

...but we've' got to solve the problem of finding a coach first!

Chisago Lakes Community Ed. recently received a phone call from Cheryl Whitesitt. Whitesitt is with the Minnesota Chapter of Future Problem Solvers!

• The Mission of MNFPS is "To teach a process for identifying and resolving problems in a practical, informed, and timely manner with respect to our situation today and our world tomorrow."
• Future Problem Solving is an international program first started by Dr. E. Paul Torrance in 1974.
• Through a structured six-step process, "FPS teaches students how to think, not what to think."
• By participating in FPS, students embark on a journey to sharpen their critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Developing these skills helps students improve their academic achievement and achieve future goals.
• Students tackle global issues, community projects, storytelling, visual arts, creative writing and many more categories. The program is open to grades 4-12.
• CLCE would love to provide this opportunity to our students, but we need your help. If you or anyone you might know has participated in FPS or, if you have the ability to learn, we'd love to find an advisor.
• From there, the season begins this fall. If your student is interested in joining CLFPS, stay tuned for more information.
• Forest Lake just had a former student come back and help get a new team off the ground and we're hoping we can offer this opportunity to our students through the benefit of a local coach.
• Again, stay tuned for more information, but if you're interested in coaching, please reach out to Daniel McGonigle at dmcgonigle@isd2144.org. Thank you!

Drumroll please... We are officially part of the Instagram family! Follow us for all things community education, fun activities, and valuable resources. Let's grow together! @clcommunityed

Chisago Lakes Early Childhood Parents for more fun and interesting ideas you can share with your child. It's also a fun place to connect with other families in the community with young children!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLEarlyChildhood/

Chisago Lakes Community Education to see what fun and interesting things we have going on down at the WCC to make sure you don't miss out on anything!

https://www.facebook.com/CLCommunityEd