9/22/26 A HBS, Personal Development
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Fall in Harmony: Amish Farms and Wares
Sat | Oct 3 | 7:45 a.m.-8:00 p.m. | $119 | SHMS
Explore the southern Minnesota Amish community of Harmony. The three-hour plus guided tour of Harmony includes historical information and farm visits with a local professional guide. Purchase Amish breads, pies, candy, canned goods, soaps, woven rugs and stunning quilts in small shops at the farms. Admire beautifully handcrafted furniture and meet the skilled craftsmen. Another store offers quality baskets for every use in your home. Tour a historic 1856 log cabin country church in Fillmore County. A bountiful noon meal is served at the Branding Iron Restaurant. The drive to Lanesboro features beautiful scenery in the picturesque valley of the Root River. View the river, stores and have dinner on your own. Fee includes coach bus, lunch (inclusive), guided tour of Harmony, various Amish farms, stores and escort. Optional purchases and evening meal are at your own expense. Sorry, no discounts apply.
Depart/Return: Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley
Check out the two FREE classes coming up!
Great Decisions
Tue | Sep 29-Nov 10 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | FREE | Galaxie Library
Intro to Fly Fishing
Sat | Oct 3 | 8:30-4:30 p.m. | $79 | BHMS
Cell Phone Photography
Tue | Oct 6 & 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 2 sessions | $49 | FRMS
Free Travel Showcase: Extended Tours
Thu | Oct 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | FREE | SHMS
Guided Sound Meditation
Thu | Oct 8 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | $39 | VMS
Defensive Driving 55+
Sat | Oct 10 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | $40 | FRMS
Save Money on Your Car Insurance!
Moving Through Grief: The B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Series
Tue | Oct 13-Nov 10 | 10:30 a.m.-noon | 5 sessions | $149 | The Warehouse
From Good to Gorgeous: Makeup Tips and Techniques for Women 40+
Wed | Oct 14 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | $49 | FRMS
Lap Swim - Fall Session
Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays at BHMS and SHMS
*Pay As You Go option is available, register for each class separately on our registration site.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at SHMS
*Pay As You Go option is available, register for each class separately on our registration site.
Deep Water Exercise - Pay As You Go
Tuesdays at BHMS
*Pay As You Go option is available, register for each class separately on our registration site.
Save money on local restaurants by ordering a set of Metro Dining Club Cards!
Metro Dining Club, South of the River, offers discount cards featuring two-for-one dining or 50% off meals.
- Receive a set of 138 dining cards for area restaurants
- Add $5 if using U.S. mail for shipping and handling
- Each card can be used monthly for one year
- Sets are valid Oct 2026 - Oct 2027
Proceeds support fee assistance for children and families. Cards will be mailed out by October 1 for orders placed prior to that date.
Register for the cards online or call our office at 651-423-7920.
Project Explore Craft Fair
The annual Project Explore Craft Fair is back for its 11th year! We hope you will join us on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Valley Middle School in Apple Valley. The craft fair will feature a variety of talented vendors, food and beverages, and food trucks. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
Join us on Saturday, November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for the Parenting Conference: Fostering Resilience - Supporting Learners, Strengthening Communities.
Hear keynote speaker, Dr. Kathryn Hecht, and gain new skills in The Power of Brave Parenting. Dr. Kathryn Hecht is a Minnesota-based child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author and nationally recognized speaker specializing in pediatric anxiety and OCD. An outspoken advocate for children’s mental health, she is known for translating evidence-based treatment into clear, actionable strategies families can use — and for helping parents shift from prioritizing comfort to building confident, resilient and capable kids.
Following the keynote, attend two breakout workshops, choosing from over twenty offerings. Workshops will be presented by area experts, including District 196 teachers and staff, on relevant topics including discipline, health, communication and academics.
This event is free, but registration is recommended, and required for those needing childcare or an interpreter (ASL, Somali and Spanish available). Childcare is available for children ages two years and older for $10 per family. Registration for childcare closes October 30.
Registration for fall classes is open! View our catalog online.
You can register for classes directly on our new registration site at district196.arux.app or on our website at ce.district196.org. Click on "Register for Classes." You can also register by calling 651-423-7920.
Our fall catalog contains a great selection of classes for Cooking and Crafts & Art classes. Up your culinary skills, or learn to paint like the infamous Bob Ross! We have it all in this fall's Community Education classes. Check out our fall class schedule today!