Join Peggy Munro Scholberg as she shares her mother’s remarkable firsthand experiences serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, including her time stationed in France during the Battle of the Bulge. Through short readings from Girls in a World at War and a moving photo slideshow presentation, participants will step into a world shaped by courage, sacrifice, romance, tragedy, and hope. This engaging program brings history to life through personal stories and images that capture both the hardships and the humanity of wartime service. Light refreshments will be served. Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase following the presentation. Peggy Munro Scholberg is honored to share her mother’s World War II story through the publication of Girls in a World at War. Peggy and her husband, Bill, live in Apple Valley, Minnesota, where they raised their two sons. Together, they retraced her parents’ travels throughout Europe and explored the history and locations connected to their wartime experiences. After a successful career as a pharmacy manager, Peggy is now enjoying retirement and the opportunity to bring her family’s remarkable story to audiences and readers. Like her mother, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes, while also sharing her father’s lifelong love of sports.

The storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975 was one of the worst in Great Lakes weather history and is one of the most studied as well. Climate scientists and meteorologists have reconstructed this storm using wave models and storm models. Hour by hour the storm intensified and worsened as the Fitzgerald made its way across Lake Superior that fateful day. Dr. Seeley will share perspectives on the storm from both the American and Canadian Weather Services and show the very treacherous conditions that eventually doomed the vessel. He will also share some thoughts on improvements in forecasting that have been made since that time.

In this fun, beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most iconic tabletop role-playing game. Full of exciting stories and endless possibilities, getting started on your own can feel intimidating. Join us as a professional Game Master removes the many barriers that new players experience, allowing you to become engrossed in the story instead of the rule book. You'll be guided through the gameplay essentials, create your own unique character, and dive into your first adventure during a short segment of play. Prepare for an exciting world that allows characters to progress, level-up, and gain powerful abilities as choices shape your journey. Grab a seat at the table; your adventure is about to begin! Ages 10+. Please register each participant individually.

What exactly is the purpose of Area 51 in Nevada and why is it so secret? Some say there are the bodies of space aliens there, or that we build super secret weapons of mass destruction there. Others say it’s just an old Air Force base that has been exaggerated into science fiction. You’ll find out all about the place that President Obama finally admitted existed in 2013. Registration Deadline: November 8th at 3 p.m. and November 9th at 3 p.m.

Yes, there have been rigged elections in America for over 200 years. Why did they do it? How did they do it? What were the results? You’ll learn the answers to those questions and also what has been done to prevent or accomplish rigging elections now and in the future. Registration Deadline: October 11th at 3 p.m. and October 12th at 3 p.m.

Looking to take your Bridge game to another level? This class is designed for players who understand the basics of the game and are eager to deepen their knowledge on conventions. You will learn ways to improve your bidding techniques with these modern techniques, better responses to one notrump openings, ways to handle the strong two club opening and ways to get to makeable small and grand slams. All materials are provided.

In this fun, beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most iconic tabletop role-playing game. Full of exciting stories and endless possibilities, getting started on your own can feel intimidating. Join us as a professional Game Master removes the many barriers that new players experience, allowing you to become engrossed in the story instead of the rule book. You'll be guided through the gameplay essentials, create your own unique character, and dive into your first adventure during a short segment of play. Prepare for an exciting world that allows characters to progress, level-up, and gain powerful abilities as choices shape your journey. Grab a seat at the table; your adventure is about to begin! Ages 16+

Commonly played with four players, mahjong (or mah-jongg) is a tile-based game that is similar to gin rummy, but with tiles and elaborate rules that require concentration, cooperation, strategy, patience, and luck. Recent articles in AARP Magazine and BlueCrossMN/Thrive Magazine note mahjong’s increase in popularity around the country and is a great game for all, especially older adults, utilizing critical thinking skills and exercising your brain muscle. It is also a great social gathering! The two-day class includes printout instructions for you to keep. All materials included.

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it may affect you? Learn what you need toknow about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence in this fun and engaging class! You will understandhow it works exactly and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll also learn practical everyday uses forChatGPT in the workforce and at home. Don't get left behind in today's tech savvy world, and attend thisupcoming training! A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents andcaregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidentlyprotect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky appsto avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledgeand tools to create a safer digital environment for your family. A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.