October, November, December 2017

Age 8 years + Learn to fence, a sport that requires speed, accuracy, and stamina. You will learn about attacking, defense, timing, and tactics. All fencing equipment is provided. Fencers should come dressed comfortably for movement, including long sweat pants and running shoes. Children ages 8 and up welcome. MN Sword Play 600-1: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 09/09-10/14...............10:30am-11:30am Fairview Community Center

SWORD PLAY Robotics: Star Wars Droid BuilderGrades 1-5 Bring Star Wars inspired inventions to life — with the Star Wars Lego Mindstorms Robotics Developer kit. We will start with a simple droid mechanism and then move on to more ambitious droids that move and walk. This modular building system lets student’s build using subassemblies, making it easy to create and customize the robotic droids. All these great robotic inventions are powered by the Micro Scout, the smallest LEGO microcomputer, equipped with light sensor, and six robotic programs to control our droid creations. Possible Models include Droid Vehicle, Trainer Droids, our version of R2D2 and more! We will experiment with robotic programs that avoid light, seek light, and are controlled by lights, act as alarms and more. Computer Explorers 995-LC: 3 Sessions.....................$65 F, 09/29-10/13..............................3:20pm-5:00pm

Musketeers Fencing ClassAges 6-8 Become just like one of the Three Musketeers and learn the sport of fencing! You will learn how to move and the fundamentals of fencing in a friendly environment while improving your concentration. You'll have to make smart choices and move quickly if you want to win these matches! MN Sword Play 602-1: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 09/09-10/14...............10:30am-11:30am Fairview Community Center

Friendship is Magic!Grades K-6 Celebrate the release of the new "My Little Pony" movie all month long! Create your own cutie mark, discover which pony you're most like, make your own pony mane, and more! Best of all, meet new friends who also love "My Little Pony."Community Education Staff 956-LC: 4 Sessions......................$29 W, 10/04-10/25.....................7:30am-9:00am

Before School Chess ClubGrades K-6 Welcome to Before School Chess Club where we meet weekly to learn Chess theory, strategy and play Chess. Chess is a universal game that anyone of any age can be taught to play. Students from Kindergarten to Sixth grade will be able to interact, learn from one another and play together no matter what their skill level. Margaret Grafenstein 408-LC: 10 Sessions....................$55 Th,10/05-12/21.......................7:45am-8:45am 408-LC1: 28 Sessions...................$145 Th, 10/05-05/17.......................7:45am-8:45am No class 10/19, 11/23, 12/28, 01/04, 03/08

Grades K-6 Love the new Little Canada gaga ball pit? Join us after school to improve your skills, challenge your friends, and have tons of fun. Throughout the month we'll track our stats and at the end of the month we'll crown a gaga ball queen or king! Community Education Staff 958-LC: 4 Sessions..........FREE! M, 10/09-10/30...............3:20pm-5:00pm

Glorious Gaga Ball Babysitter Training 11+Ages 11+ Learn to: interview for a babysitting job, supervise children, handle an emergency or illness, perform first aid, handle life-threatening emergencies, feed infants, and market yourself safely. Take home a babysitters handbook, first aid bag, and certification card to show potential clients. Bring a bag lunch and snacks to class. Annie Matzke - American Red Cross 807-FV: 1 Sessions.....................$95 F, 10/20.............................9:00am-4:00pm Fairview Community Center

Math Chef : Food on a Stick EditionGrades 1-6 Math and cooking go together just like peanut butter and jelly! Get a handle on measuring, following a recipe, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and of course TASTING. During Food on a Stick Edition we will be creating some of our favorite recipes from the MN State Fair! Sweet Martha’s Cookies, lemonade, corn dogs, and much more! Whether you’re a beginner or expert join us and become a Math Chef!Jaclyn O'Brien 128-LC: 5 Sessions..........$65 Th, 10/12-11/16...................3:20pm-5:00pm No Class 10/19

Afternoon YogaGrades K-6 Find your center and get focused. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of yoga! Learn basic poses as well as some history and words about this ancient practice. Community Education Staff 957-LC: 1 Sessions......................$9 T, 10/24.....................3:20pm-5:00pm

Volleyball BasicsGrades 2-6 Bump, set, spike! Learn the basics of volleyball and play some matches. This club will be led by Friendship Connection staff Crysta Christensen who coaches at Kennedy High School and for Kokoro Volleyball Club. Community Education Staff 950-LC: 5 Sessions....................$35 W, 11/01/11/29.....................7:30am-9:00am

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Age 8 years + Learn to fence, a sport that requires speed, accuracy, and stamina. You will learn about attacking, defense, timing, and tactics. All fencing equipment is provided. Fencers should come dressed comfortably for movement, including long sweat pants and running shoes. Children ages 8 and up welcome. MN Sword Play 600-2: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 10/28-12/09...............10:30am-11:30am No class 11/25 Fairview Community Center

SWORD PLAY Mad Science: Sense-ational ScienceGrades 1-5 Experience the sensational world of science with Mad Science®. Light up your imagination as you blend and separate light, and trick your eyes with mirrors and optical illusions. Discover how to manipulate sound, harness the power of air, heat and static electricity. Explore food science as you practice chemistry in the kitchen and figure out how to build the perfect meal. And of course, get a great signature Mad Science take-home every day! Class content varies depending on series length. Visit mn.madscience.org for class syllabus at your location. Mad Science 451-LC: 5 Sessions.....................$89 F, 11/03-12/15..............................3:20pm-4:30pm No class 11/24, 12/01

Musketeers Fencing ClassAges 6-8 Become just like one of the Three Musketeers and learn the sport of fencing! You will learn how to move and the fundamentals of fencing in a friendly environment while improving your concentration. You'll have to make smart choices and move quickly if you want to win these matches! 602-2: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 10/28-12/09...............10:30am-11:30am No class 11/25 Fairview Community Center

Comic Books & Graphic NovelsGrades K-6 Love comic books and graphic novels? Join us and share your favorites and discover new series. You will also use Comic Life 3 to create your very own story. Community Education Staff 952-LC: 3 Sessions......................$25 T, 11/07-11/21.....................3:20pm-5:00pm

Watch Me Draw: Fall Art Blast!Grades K-6 Brush, dabble, splatter, and smear with mediums from acrylics to clay! Create frame- worthy art each week as you learn the secrets of drawing, sculpting and painting like a pro! Paint a pumpkin on canvas in the style of Romero Britto, use beautiful fall colored pastels in your scaredy cat drawing, sculpt with clay to make a cat and mouse 3-D displayand more! Watch Me Draw 127-LC: 4 Sessions....................$55 M, 11/06-11/27.......................3:20pm-4:30pm

Grades K-6 Cyber Monday wouldn't exist without people who know how to code. Spend the afternoon using different apps, websites, and devices to learn how to code. By the end of the afternoon you'll be well on your way to be a future computer programmer. Community Education Staff 951-LC: 1 Sessions..........$9 M, 11/27...............3:20pm-5:30pm

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Watch Me Draw: Frozen Art Lab!Grades K-5 Create one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations that you will love to share! We'll get your crafty creativity flowing as we make personalized gifts with paint, clay and crafts. Wrap up a glittery reindeer on canvas, a jeweled ornament, and a clay snowman sculpture on canvas. Frame it, gift it, love it! Watch Me Draw 127-LC1: 3 Sessions.....................$45 M, 12/04-12/18..............................3:20pm-4:30pm

Math Chef : Sweet Escape EditionGrades 1-6 Math and cooking go together just like peanut butter and jelly! Get a handle on measuring, following a recipe, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and of course TASTING. During Sweet Escape Edition we will be creating some of our favorite recipes from Around the World! Every week we will explore a new continent and discover a new flavor. Whether you’re a beginner or expert join us and become a Math Chef! Jaclyn O'Brien 128-LC1: 3 Sessions..........$45 Th, 11/30-12/14...............3:20pm-5:00pm

Square DanceGrades K-6 Do sa do, promenade, swing your partnerround and round. Spend your afternoonlearning how to square dance. You'll leavewith new dance skills that your friendswill be dying to learn. Community Education Staff 954-LC: 1 Session......................$15 F, 12/01.....................1:00pm-3:00pm

Jedi TrainingGrades K-6 Join us for a month of "Star Wars" fun to celebrate the release of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Participants will make light sabers, train like a Jedi, create themed art projects, and play your favorite games with fun, intergalactic twists. By the end, you will ready to join Rey on her adventure. Community Education Staff 953-LC: 3 Sessions....................$25 T, 12/05-12/19.......................7:30am-9:00am

Mitten MakingGrades K-6 Looking to give back to the school? Join us for an afternoon of making fleece mittens that will be available for any Little Canada student who needs a new pair of mittens! Not only will you have fun but you will leave knowing you helped make Little Canada Elementary a better place. Community Education 955-LC: 1 Session..........................$9 W, 12/06................................3:20pm-5:00pm