In this advanced drawing class designed, we’ll explore the exciting world of anime! Artists will build on their existing skills as they learn to draw expressive faces, dynamic poses, and detailed features inspired by beloved characters. We’ll also dive into how to develop original anime-style characters, and artists will create and paint their own anime-inspired self-portraits on canvas boards, combining drawing and painting skills into one piece of artwork. This class offers an environment where students can challenge themselves, refine their artistic voice, and gain confidence in their art. It’s a great fit for artists who are ready to take their drawing skills to the next level! All materials included.

Develop your child’s motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness and more through Amazing Athletes. Using fun activities so they can build their skills at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere, each 45-minute class encompasses two different developmental sport lessons – muscle identification and fruit/vegetable introduction. Instructor: Amazing Athletes

Amazing Tots is a guided, discovery-based sports program tailored specifically for toddlers that helps children engage in structured physical activities. Classes are 30 minutes and designed to meet the attention span and physical needs of each child while learning five different sports. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Amazing Athletes

In this fun and engaging class, young artists will learn to draw popular anime characters while building essential anime art skills! From expressive eyes to creative character design, students will practice techniques that bring characters to life and inspire their own anime-style creations. Min 8 | Max 20 Instructor: Kidcreate Studio

Join the American Legion Kramer-Berg Post 507 and other veterans and family members for a celebration honoring service men and women. *No registration required **The American Legion maintains a “Memorial” for local veterans. It consists of names of deceased veterans and Post 507 Auxiliary members from the area. The criteria is for veterans from Birchwood, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, Willernie and Post 507 Legion members or past members of Kramer-Berg Post 507. If you are interested in adding your deceased veteran from this area to the memorial, please contact the legion at kbpost507@qwestoffice.net.

The NASP Archery Program provides students with the opportunity to develop focus, discipline, confidence, and teamwork through the sport of archery. Using the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) curriculum and equipment, students of all skill levels can learn proper technique, improve their accuracy, and compete in a safe and supportive environment. The program encourages personal growth, sportsmanship, and lifelong participation in archery. Registration for new participants will open on Wednesday, August 5, at 8 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE Thursday, Nov. 5. Registration closes when program maximum is met. If space permits, registrations will be accepted after November 5, and a $15 late fee will be assessed. Mandatory parent meeting: November 12, 6 p.m. Fee includes a limited number of tournament entries, State entry fee, and 6 competition arrows. All athletes' jerseys will be provided through fundraising. Payment plan available, call the Community Ed. office to make arrangements.

We are Monsters is a hilarious new musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye! Most importantly these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating the attributes that make each of us different and unique. Every participant has the opportunity to have lines if they want them, and everyone will learn and perform all songs and dances onstage. Min 30/Max 65 Instructor: Ashland Theater At Ashland/Maplewood Community Center: Tech Week is Feb 22-24 from 630-830 PM and Shows are Feb 27 at 4 PM and Feb 28 at 1 PM. Transportation to Tech Week and the shows are the responsibility of the family.

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.

Enjoy a free afternoon of Bingo and socializing! If you have miscellaneous items at home that you would like to donate as a prize, please bring along to add to our prize table. Prize donations are always accepted and much appreciated! Registration is not required.

Enjoy a free afternoon of Bingo and socializing! If you have miscellaneous items at home that you would like to donate as a prize, please bring along to add to our prize table. Prize donations are always accepted and much appreciated! Registration is not required.

Please join us on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. for a free baby class. This class includes activities, songs, rhymes, movement, and a caregiver discussion with a Parent Educator. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent and family educator along with guest speakers, from WIC, public health, lactation, pediatrics, early intervention, and mental health. Spend time with your little one exploring the fun activities together, and meet others with children the same age. This class is for families and their baby; please do not bring siblings. This is a drop-in class. No registration required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’s FREE!

Looking for a new fitness class that is fun, effective, and close to home? Barre Basics is a new group exercise class being offered through Community Education. This class will offer a wide variety of low-impact exercises that combine elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training. Barre focuses on engaging specific muscles until they reach fatigue, followed by stretching to create long, lean, and toned muscles. Barre is a great way to build total body strength, improve flexibility, and relieve stress. This class is open to all fitness levels, with modifications available to help you safely perform exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, resistance band, and a light set of hand weights (2 lb or similar). Sticky/grip socks are also recommended.

This course will provide you with an understanding of estate planning! We will learn the basics in order to make educated decisions regarding your estate. Presented by attorneys at Klemp & Stanton, you will discuss a variety of topics such as wills vs. trusts, power of attorney, health care directives, estate tax, and common misunderstandings of estate planning. Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and a focus on practical application, this course will empower you to create a tailored estate plan that reflects your personal goals.

Enjoy your summer camp experience? Preparing for the upcoming season? Miss being in the gym? Shake some of the rust off, review skills learned during the summer, or experience some of the same fun camp always generates.

Transform your holiday decor with a touch of handmade elegance and create a beautiful bead embroidered ornament for your tree. Each participant will learn basic embroidery stitches and how to include glass beads and sequins into your work! The tasting room at Saint Croix Vineyards will be open throughout the class, offering a selection of their refreshments available for purchase. Ages 21+ | All materials included | Wine and food sold separately

Whether you consider yourself a beginner or intermediate player, join this club to meet and interact with other chess players in your school and play on a weekly basis! If they are new to the game, players will learn the basic rules and strategies of chess. Many chess variations will also be explored. Players will be able to complete a full game and recognize a checkmate and stalemate. Players will learn to set and use a chess clock during a game and resolve a disagreement.