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Community Education
Lake Park Audubon
Community Education
611 Vigen Lane
PO BOX 479
Lake Park, MN 56554
Register at: 218-238-5914
ext. 2091
[email protected]
Community Education: At-a-Glance
Here is an overall listing of the classes available in this brochure. Tear this page out and hang it on your fridge as a handy at-a-glance
guide to what is available for you and your family. Contact us at [email protected] or call 218-238-5914 ext. 2091 to
register. We look forward to seeing you in class!
September Class Title
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Free Outdoor Movie-After Football Game
Pumpkin Glass Mosaic (Class 1)
Kids Class: Raider SPIRIT Scarf
Pumpkin Glass Mosaic (Class2)
Retire Wisely
Strategize to Maximize Social Security
Lantern Lit Fall Hike & Children’s Activities
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Following Game
9:00-1:00pm
3:30-4:30pm
9:00-11:00am
1:00-2:30pm
5:30-7:00pm
5:00-9:30pm
LPA High School North Lawn
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
LPA Elementary Cafeteria
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
Lake Park Senior Center
LPA High School, Media Center
Depart from LPA High School
Wine, Paint & Girlfriends
Kids Class: Mosaic Edged Chalkboard
Retire Wisely
Strategize to Maximize Social Security
Retire Wisely
Strategize to Maximize Social Security
Rules for Investing
Recycled Wine Bottle Humming Bird Feeder
Wine, Paint & Girlfriends
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6:00-9:00pm
2:00-4:00pm
5:30-7:00pm
1:00-2:30pm
1:00-2:30pm
10:00-11:30am
6:30-7:30pm
10:00-12noon
6:00-9:00pm
Ella Marie’s Café & Collectibles
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
LPA Elementary School
Lake Park Senior Center
Lake Park Senior Center
Audubon Senior Center
LPA Elementary Media Center
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
Ella Marie’s Café & Collectibles
Kids Class: Fox & Owl Canvas Painting
Active Supervision: Emergency Situations
“Keep Calm & Bake On”: Holiday Baking
Uff-da: Lefse FUN!
Autism: Including Children Childcare Class
Holiday Vendor Blender & Craft Bazaar
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2:00-4:00pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
9:00-2:00pm
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
LPA High School, Media Center
LPA High School, Room 130
Cormorant Community Center
LPA High School, Media Center
LPA High School
Mother & Son Night of FUN
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7:00-9:00pm
LPA High School Theater
Sweetheart Dance (Father/Daughter)
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5:15-9:00pm
LPA High School Theater
October
10/1/15
10/4/15
10/6/15
10/6/15
10/8/15
10/8/15
10/20/15
10/24/15
10/29/15
November
11/15/15
11/16/15
11/17/15
11/18/15
11/19/15
11/21/15
January
1/29/16
February
2/27/16
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Welcome to Lake Park Audubon Community Ed
Welcome to Community Ed!
Lake Park Audubon Community Education is an extension of
the Lake Park Audubon School District, ISD #2889. Community
Education classes are open to everyone living in and around
our community. Our brochure is printed and inserted into the
Lakes Area Connection three times a year – Winter/Spring,
Summer and Fall/Winter. We strive to provide an interesting
and exciting mix of classes. Please browse our brochure. We
hope you find a class that looks interesting or helpful to you.
Plus, we are always on the lookout for new exciting ideas. We
welcome your feedback and ideas for future classes, and if
you have a talent you want to share in a class – let us know!
We can be reached at [email protected].
Registration
How to register? It’s simple! You can mail, call, email, or stop
by the Community Education office that is located at the LPA
High School, 611 Vigen Lane, Lake Park, MN. We’ll need your
name, address, phone number, email and the class you wish to
register for along with your payment. Payment is required to
hold your place. Once you are enrolled, all you have to do is
show up for the class. If you’d like, provide us with your email
address and we will send you confirmation of your class and
additional class details! Classes are filled on a first-come firstserved basis.
Cancellations & Refunds
Classes: A refund will be issued if you cancel 3 business days
before the class begins. After that you will be given an inhouse credit for future classes. You will be notified if a class is
full or has been canceled. If the class is full you will be put on
a waiting list. If an opening occurs or we add another class you
will be notified. If we cancel a class due to low enrollment a full
refund will be issued.
Trips/Events: Tickets purchased for offsite events that
include transportation are not refundable. These tickets are
purchased in advance and we are billed for them at that time.
If you need to cancel after the listed registration deadline, we
will only be able to refund you the portion of the fee that was
for transportation. You may find someone else to use your
tickets if you wish. Thank you for your understanding.
Contact Information
Community Education
[email protected]
LPA High School
611 Vigen Lane
Lake Park, MN 56554
Becky Johns 218.238.5914 ext. 2091
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-1:00
April Thomas 218.238.5914 ext. 2090
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-2:00
ECFE & School Readiness
218.439.3303 option #2
Anne Braseth, Coordinator
After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)
For Children ages K – 6
LPA Elementary
218.439.3303 ext. 1105
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00
Becky Johns
Adult Basic Education & GED
218.844.5760
M/State
900 Hwy 34 East
Room E103
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
When you register for a class you agree that any photos taken
are the property of Community Ed., and use of any photos does
not entitle you to any compensation. If you do not want your
picture used, please let us know.
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Health & Cooking
Uff-da: Lefse FUN!
Pumpkin Glass Mosaic
Instructor: DeLoyne Nelson & Eleen Olson
Uff-Da! It’s lefse time. This popular class
is back! Scandinavian Heritage or not, join
us for some fun as we make up a batch of
potato lefse. Roll, bake and sample one of
the great traditions of this time of year.
Plus, go home with a recipe to make more on your own. Don’t
forget your container to bring some home.
Wednesday, November 18th
6:30-8:30 pm
Cormorant Community Center; Cormorant Village
Class Fee: $15.00/person
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 12
Instructor: Becky Mitchell, The Glass Lady
After summer, the change of season brings on
all things pumpkin and spice! Get in the mood
by creating a Mosaic Pumpkin complete with
copper leaves! Decorate your home with your
own unique style this fall!
Saturday, September 12th & 19th
9:00-1:00 & 9:00-11:00
Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
Class Fee: $35
Class Size: Min 4 – Max 8
Wine (or Coffee), Paint & Girlfriends
“Keep Calm & Bake On!” Holiday Baking with Anna
Instructor: Anna Brown, Little Brown House Catering
Do you love a nice plate of goodies on
your holiday table? Join us at this class
and bake up a variety of goodies with a
fun group of friends. It’s easy and stressfree when someone else does the
shopping, prep and clean-up. Class participants will pay Anna
Brown for the ingredients the night of the class. Don’t forget
your containers to bring all your goodies home!
Tuesday, November 17th
6:00-9:00pm
Room 130, (Consumer Science Room)
LPA High School; Lake Park
Class Fee: $10.00
Class Size: Min 6 - Max 12
Creativity
Instructor: Wanda Monroe
Have you ever wanted to try painting and
don’t know where to start? Grab a friend and
join us as Wanda walks you through step-bystep to create your own 11” x 14” canvas
masterpiece. We’ll provide all the supplies
you need, appetizer bites and a glass of wine. Ella Marie’s will
have additional wine and coffee available for purchase. All you
need to bring is yourself, your creativity and some friends! (Of
course, men are invited too!) We have 2 upcoming classes!
(PLEASE NOTE* Due to the popularity of this class and the costs
involved, you must pay at the time of registration and no
refunds or credit will be given if you cancel with fewer than 3
day’s notice.)
Thursday, October 1st or 29th
6:00-9:00pm
Ella Marie’s Café & Collectibles,
14989 Co Hwy 4, Cormorant
Class Fee: $35.00/person
Class Size: Min 15 – Max 20
Kids Class: Raider SPIRIT Scarf – “Up cycle” a T-shirt
Instructor: Becky Johns
Show your Raider Spirit at the fall home/away
games by wearing a unique Raider Scarf! You can
show your Raider pride simply by using a Raider
Shirt you already own. This fun, quick, no-sew
project will make you look forward to those fall
temps and Raider games even more! Bring your
own Raider color t-shirt, or use one provided at
the class! This is an all-ages class and is held after school!
Thursday, September 17th
3:30-4:30pm
Audubon Elementary Cafeteria, Audubon
Class Fee: $5
Class Size: Min 4 – Max 20
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Recycled Wine Bottle Bird Feeder
Instructor: Becky Mitchell, The Glass Lady
Enjoy feeding the humming birds all
summer or the regular birds in the winter
with a wine bottle birdfeeder you made
yourself! (No, you aren’t feeding the birds
wine.) You could also make it and give it to
a loved-one for the holidays! Adorned with copper and glass
beads, those birds are sure to appreciate your craftiness!
Saturday, October 24th
7:00-9:00pm
The Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
403 Lake Street, Lake Park, MN 56554
Class Fee: $30
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 15
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Kids Class: Mosiac Edged Chalkboard
Retire Wisely
Instructor: Becky Mitchell, The Glass Lady
Hey Kids! Come make a cool chalkboard for
your room (or make it to give as a Holiday gift
for someone special!) This cool chalkboard
becomes a unique work of art when you add
the glass mosaic edge using your own
personal style. Open to kids ages 8-16, under
8 welcome with an adult helper.
Sunday, October 4th
2:00-4:00pm
The Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
403 Lake Street, Lake Park, MN 56554
Class Fee: $25
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 15
Instructors: Ellen Hammarback Honek, CLTC®, FIC
Laura Tweten, Thrivent Financial
Are you getting closer to retirement? Are you starting to think
about how this might influence your finances or choices? Join
us at one of three locations to learn how to manage the six
risks that all retirees face: outliving income, inflation,
unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and
rising health care costs. Class Fee: $3
Kids Class: Fox & Owl Canvas Painting
Instructor: Becky Mitchell, The Glass Lady
Kids love to paint and glue. This project
involves both! Make sure and wear clothes
that you can get messy. We will use recycled
newspaper and magazine pages as the base
to create your choice of these down to earth
creatures! Open to all ages. Children ages 9
and under must have an adult helper.
Sunday, November 15th
2:00-4:00pm
The Glass Lady Studio, Lake Park
403 Lake Street, Lake Park, MN 56554
Class Fee: $17
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 15
Learning
Rules for Investing
Instructor: Priscilla Boman, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
Don’t miss out on this free class to help you strengthen your
financial position. Develop a strategy, choose quality
investments, diversify your portfolio, invest for the long term
and focus on what you can control.
Tuesday, October 20th
6:30-7:30pm
Media Center - LPA Elementary; Audubon
Class Fee: Free
Class Size: Min 3 – Max 10
Do you have a great idea for a class?
Do you have a talent you’d like to share?
Let us know. We’re always looking for new ideas and
new class hosts!
Call Community Education at 218-238-5914.
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Tuesday, September 22nd
1:00-2:30 pm - Lake Park Senior Center, Lake Park
Tuesday, October 6th
5:30- 7:00 pm – LPA Elementary School, Audubon
Thursday, October 8th
1:00-2:30 pm – Lake Park Senior Center, Lake Park
Strategize to Maximize Social Security
Instructors: Ellen Hammarback Honek, CLTC®, FIC
Laura Tweten, Thrivent Financial
Did you know that there are hundreds of options associated
with your Social Security retirement benefits? Join us at one of
the following sessions below and we will take you through the
choices and help ensure the decisions you make are ones you
can live with—for the rest of your life. Class Fee: $3
Tuesday, September 22nd
5:30-7:00 pm - LPA High School (Media Center)
Tuesday, October 6th
1:00-2:30 pm - Lake Park Senior Center, Lake Park
Thursday, October 8th
10:00-11:30 am - Audubon Senior Center, Audubon
5:30-7:00 pm – LPA Elementary School, Audubon
Active Supervision: Emergency Situations
Instructor: Sue Heisler, Child Care Aware
This class meets the Family Child Care provider annual
supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will
address best practices of active supervision in a family child
care setting. This training curriculum will discuss possible
emergency situations in a home child care setting; describe
ways to respond to emergency situations as the only adult
present in the home; identify tools that can help providers find
out about and respond to a disaster/emergency situation in
progress.
Monday, November 16th
6:30-8:30pm
Room 210 (Media Center) LPA High School; Lake Park
Class Fee: $35
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 15
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Autism: Including Children with Social,
Communication and Behavioral Needs
Mother & Son “Night of Fun”
Instructor: Sue Heisler, Child Care Aware
This workshop will explore the key characteristics of Autism
Spectrum Disorder and give early childhood practitioners tools
to more effectively include a child with Autism in their child
care setting. Included in this interactive workshop are myths
and facts about Autism as well as practical strategies and tips
for inclusion.
Thursday, November 19th
6:30-8:30pm
Room 210 (Media Center) LPA High School; Lake Park
Class Fee: $35
Class Size: Min 6 – Max 15
SAVE THE DATE! This event has no grand march,
no fancy outfits – Just good old fun, games and
prizes with Mom! We’ll have DJ music,
competitive “Minute to Win-it” type games and
lots of prizes! Dress code for this party is “your
favorite t-shirt” – not fancy. Come spend a night with your
friends and that lady that’s always there for you. We’ll have a
“make your own trail mix” snack station along with Gatorade
and water. Specifics will be on an invitation sent home through
school.
Friday, January 29th
7:00 – Music, Games & Prizes with DJ One Nerdy Guy
7:30 – Make your own trail mix station open
9:00 - Evening Farewell
$8 Adult $5/child
Events
Registration deadline is Friday, January 15th
Holiday Vendor Blender & Craft Bazaar
Lake Park Audubon High School – Lake Park, MN
Come and sell your wares and/or get some holiday shopping
done all in one spot! We’ll have all your favorite vendors along
with some beautiful homemade crafts. Come see what you can
find! A community group will be selling lunch as well. Come
support the vendors & crafters in your community. Contact
Becky at 218-238-5914 ext. 2091 to reserve a selling space.
Saturday, November 21st
LPA High School, Lake Park, MN
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Entrance Fee for shopping: Free
Entrance fee for an 8ft space to sell: $15
Lantern-Lit Fall Family Hike & Children’s Activities
Itasca State Park, Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Join us on a fall trip to Itasca! The theme of this year’s lantern
lit hike is “Exploring Itasca’s Birds”. Guides with lanterns will
lead us down the kerosene lantern-lit trail to meet characters
that will share stories about special birds that call Itasca home.
This family-friendly group hike lasts about 30 minutes and are
suitable for all ages. Other activities such as music and
children’s activities will also be ongoing during our time at
Itasca. We’ll all arrive together, but the activities are “go at
your own pace and interest”. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Remember to pack your own snacks/beverages.
Saturday, September 26th
Transportation Leaves LPA High School: 5:00
Itasca Event: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $8/per person $20/family
Min 6 – Max 10
Registration deadline is Friday, September 11th.
(*Please make note of the cancellation policy on trips.)
Sweetheart Dance
SAVE THE DATE! Girls, it’s time to pull out your
prettiest dress and tell that big guy in your life to
dress up too! Join us in the High School Theater
for a sweetheart themed evening with your big
sweetie. Dress code for this event is your fanciest
dress. Specifics will be on an invitation sent home through
school. Call us with any questions.
Saturday, February 27th
5:15 - 6:00 Dinner Buffet by Little Brown House, LLC
6:00 – Games & Photos
7:00 – Grand March & Dance by DJ One Nerdy Guy
7:30 - Dessert Buffet
9:00 - Evening Farewell
2 Ticket Options:
 Dinner, Dance & Dessert Bar (arrive starting @ 4:45):
$15 Adult $10/child
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Dance & Dessert Bar Only (arrive starting @ 6:30):
$8 Adult $ 5/child
Registration deadline is Friday, February 12th
Free Outdoor Movie – “Farewell” to Summer
Summer is almost over!! Boo hoo! End it on
a high note with friends and family and
enjoy a free movie under the stars! First –
come out and cheer for the RAIDER
FOOTBALL team vs. Mahnomen at their first
home game and then stay for a movie! We’ve got a big screen
with even bigger sound. Bring your own chairs, blankets and
bug spray. Concessions will be available from a local
organization.
Friday, September 4th
LPA High School – North Lawn; Lake Park
Time: Immediately following the football game
Fee: Free
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Local Community Events & Services
The items listed on this page are not sponsored or run by the LPA Community Education Department. They are simply listed here as
a service to our community for your enjoyment and enrichment. All registration questions or comments should be directed to the
person or organization sponsoring the event.
Indoor Walking at LPA Schools
LPA Head Start/Early Head Start
Walk inside at either the Elementary in Audubon or the High
School in Lake Park on days when school is in session. Walking
is open from 7:00-8:00 am and 3:30-4:30 pm. Please contact
Kathy Hamre at the High School (218-238-5914) or Barb Jenson
at the Elementary (218-439-3303) to let them know you plan
to be in the building.
Sponsor: Mahube Head Start 218-847-1385
Do you have a child 0-5 years old? We are now accepting
enrollment for the 2015-2016 program year. Free to all
qualified families! Preference is given to low-income families.
Programs include: Kindergarten Readiness Skills, Attention to
Health, Dental Nutritional and Social/Emotional needs and a
Program for Pregnant Moms. Call for an application.
Cormorant Community Center Activities
Sponsor: Cormorant Community Center 218.532.7042
Job Searching Workshop
Men’s Coffee Group, M-F
8:00-9:00am
Monday Bridge Club
9:30am & 4:00pm
Thursday Pinochle Group
1:00-3:30pm
Sponsor: Rural MN Concentrate Employment Program
218.846.7377
Earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. Upcoming dates
are: August 10th & 11th, September 8th & 9th, October 12th & 13th,
November 9th & 10th, December 7th & 8th. January 11th & 12th.
Contact the Workforce Center or stop in the office located at
801 Roosevelt Avenue in Detroit Lakes.
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Art Club (1 & 3 Tuesday Aug-Dec) 9:00am-4:00pm
The Cormorant Community Center is available to host your
next special event. Contact them at 218.532.7042 for more
information.
Youth ATV Classroom Training
Sponsor: Gary Thompson 218.847.4868
This course is required for youth ages 12-16 that use public
land to ride ATV’s. This classroom training may be taken by
anyone 11 years of age but the certificate is not valid until they
turn 12 and pass the skills portion on an ATV. Contact Gary
Thompson to register.
First Class: September 19th at 9:00 am
Location: Detroit Lakes VFW Club Basement,
500 Washington Ave N, Detroit Lakes
Lake Park American Legion Parade of Trees
Sponsor: Evie Anderson 218.238.5872
Don’t miss your chance to view the annual Lake Park American
Legion Parade of Trees. The trees are available for viewing
from November 26-29th. Times are as follows: Thursday,
4:00pm-8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00-8:00am, Sunday
10:00 am-1:00pm. Stop in and vote for your favorite! If you or
your organization is interested in participating by entering a
tree in the parade, contact Evie Anderson.
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Square Dancing
Sponsor: Duane Olson 218.532.7891
Come enjoy an evening with people who are interested in
Square Dancing. It’s fun, a good social time and it’s great
exercise! Couples and singles welcome! Held at IOOS Hall,
Holmes Street, Detroit Lakes. Contact Duane Olson for times
and dates.
Audubon Rescue Pancake Feed
Sponsor: Audubon Rescue
Come on out to support the Audubon Rescue Squad and enjoy
some pancakes and good conversation at the same time! The
Pancake feed will be held on October 18th from 7:00am –
1:00pm at First Lutheran Church, Audubon – (373 3th Street.)
Santa Visit Opportunities
Audubon Spaghetti Feed with Santa – Audubon Fire Dept.
Saturday, December 5th
4:30-7:30
Audubon Community Center
Breakfast with Santa – Lake Park Ladies Auxiliary
Saturday, December 12th
8:30-10:30
Lake Park City Center
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School Readiness Preschool
A wonderful preschool experience for children
ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old, with parent participation
in special events throughout the school year.
First priority is given to children entering Kindergarten
the following year.
Children with special needs are encouraged to attend
beginning at 3 1/2 years old.
We are currently accepting registrations
for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
Forms are available:
*Online at www.lakeparkaudubon.com
*In our office at the LPA Elementary School
*Or by calling us at 439-3301 ext.2
Lake Park Audubon ECFE
Early Childhood Family Education
Every child needs a helping hand. Every family deserves one.
Family Fun ECFE Class
Ages 0-5
* Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30pm
ECFE Room LPA Elem.
* Thursday 4:30 - 6:00pm
ECFE Room LPA Elem.
* Thursday 9:00 - 10:30am
Cormorant Community Center
* Thursday 6:15 - 7:45pm
ECFE Room LPA Elem.
This class is for parents and children birth to age five.
We have a variety of learning activities for children to do with their parents and a discussion time for parents.
To Register for class:
*Call 439-3301 ext. 2
*Mail form to PO Box 338, Audubon, MN 56511
*Stop by our office in the LPA Elementary School
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