Chisago Lakes Community Education

Rain barrels harvest rainwater from roofs and other structures that can then be used to water gardens, lawns, and potted plants. Installing a rain barrel is an excellent way to reduce run-off and pollution as well as save MONEY! As much as 40% of residential water is used for irrigation in the summer. Participants will learn the ins and outs of rain barrels, site selection, and other tips to use rain barrels most efficiently. We will also talk about the pros and cons of many of the commercially available rain barrels and how to make your own. Participants will receive a native plant book, and one lucky participant will win a rain barrel!

This is an in-person class with a virtual presenter. There will be a facilitator on site to start the course and hand out materials. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. This class is for the mature driver for tips on staying a safe driver as we age (55 and older). Learn techniques on staying safe on the road and learn of new traffic management concepts You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety.

Join us to discover one of the world's oldest forms of jewelry making: wire wrapping. Learn the basic tools, terminologies and design techniques of how to wire wrap your own bracelet using metal wire and glass or ceramicbeads. Then create your own wire bracelet, ring, earrings, or pendants. Discover key art elements of design using pattern and color

Join the Forever Young Club while they hop aboard the Let's Go Fishing pontoon for a great day on Chisago Lake! We'll learn some area history, have a snack and talk smart with our friends :)

This is an in-person class with an instructor held at the Wildcat Community Center Community Room. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. Prerequisite: Must have completed an 8 hour course. You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information.

Do you want a rain garden that looks beautiful year-round, requires little maintenance, and will look great year after year? Learn about the latest trend in landscaping including sizing, location, installation and plant selection for your rain garden and rainwater harvesting. With the wide variety of plants and materials available you can create a rain garden with a natural wild look or an organized planting suitable for the most refined settings. Participants will receive a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists

Gather together with local parents of children with special needs to connect, discuss your experiences, share your knowledge and learn from one another. The discussion will be led by Chisago Lakes School District's Nora Boyle, a Lakeside Elementary Special Education Teacher who has benefitted from similar groups as a parent herself. No childcare provided at initial free meeting.

Design your own mosaic masterpiece using ceramic tile. A mosaic piece is a simple and easy process that can be enjoyed even for the non-artist. Get creative with the option to design your own pattern or select one from an option of easy templates. Ceramic tiles can be attached to just about any surface, making a picture frame is a great first project. Learn about the basics of proper materials and how to cut sized tiles.

Saint Paul Saints VS Columbus Clippers Calling all baseball-loving families! Fancy a VIP experience at the Saint Paul Saints game? Well, jump on board our school bus, folks! We're headed to the ballpark, with a suite full of delicious eats, ice-cold drinks, and enough fun to last nine innings! ⚾️ Bring your cheers and your high-fives, because we're all about making memories as a community! Also, we will enjoy the post game fireworks as well as a large group photo on the field! Only 75 tickets available! Price includes: comfort of a luxury suite, game ticket/seat, pregame buffet & drinks, and transportation (school bus) All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Have you ever wanted to play Fantasy Football but didn't know how?? Now is your chance to learn! This class will provide participants with the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Participants will learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft), understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, be provided tools (websites) that make it fun and easy compete week to week, and how to begin a league. Participants will learn how fun and easy fantasy football can be. What participants will learn By the end of the class, participants would have fundamental understanding all offensive positions groups that make up the scoring in fantasy football. Participants will also participate in a fantasy football draft. Topics covered include: scoring in fantasy football, the waiver wire, the importance of bye weeks, trades, different kinds of fantasy football leagues, different drafting options (online vs in-person, how to access weekly lineup advice) and having fun!!! All participants will walk away from the class with a packet of everything that was discussed, online tools to be successful with fantasy football, as well as my email so that they can ask me questions anytime. Participants they will realize and understand how simple and fun fantasy football can be.

Resin Is an amazing art medium that is so much fun to create pieces with! In this course you will learn how to correctly mix and tint your resin and create beautiful wearable art pieces. You will be able to create one of a kind, unique resin jewelry pendants, rings, bracelets or a plaque. Learn how to use the tools and equipment, apply basic principles, processes and methods to create sample pieces with conventional and experimental techniques. Building on the basic skills you will develop your own designs, learn how to create and experiment with different colour ways.

Create a non-objective style painting using acrylic paint in a non-traditional way. Acrylic paint pouring has become a popular technique, as it is possible for artists of any skill level to create beautiful, unique pieces. Learn about the techniques and additives that are used with acrylic paint to create fun, exciting non-objective Paintings.