Join your friends on an Adventure with www.cecool.com
Are you and your kids looking for activities this summer? Community Education has what you are looking for! There are classes on art, babysiting, cooking, culture, languages, drama, dance, gymnastics, middle school trips, music science, skyhawks, sports camps, sports clinics, swim lessons, tutoring and more!
Explore your hidden talents!
Crafts, dance, photos or gardening…there is a class for you at Gentle Saturday. Take a morning, afternoon or all day class. Register for a GENTLE SATURDAY class today!
Classes held at Cottage Grove Middle School on Saturday, April 2, 2011
All registrations include a continental breakfast!Join your friends for lunch from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Order a delicious lunch from TST Creative Catering with your registration. Cost is only $8. Lunch registrations (AD28800) accepted through March 30.
To avoid disappointment please REGISTER TODAY! Bonsai, Fine Silver Fusing, Cake Decorating Sampler and Glass Fusing are FULL.
Click on the links below to register for Gentle Saturday classes! For all other classes go to www.cecool.com
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Diane Schueller
Administrative Assistant
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6607Â Â fax: (651) 458-6620
South Washington County Schools ISD 833: An east metro school district serving all or parts of the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park and Woodbury and Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships, Minnesota
Are you tired of eating out and would like to warm up your kitchen with wonderful smells and homemade food? Whether you want to try making “Pizza from Scratch,” “Lamb Meatballs with Rice,” or impress someone with “Appetizers: Quick, Easy and Enticing,” there is a cooking class offered through #833 Community Education. “Sensational Soups,” “Cake Decorating Sampler,” “Scrumptious Pies and Tarts” and more is listed under www.cecool.com under Adult Enrichment.
Making Pizza from Scratch, AD28381, Tues., March 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Cottage Grove Middle School
Indian Cooking -Lamb Meatballs with Rice, AD 28561, Mon., March 21 from 6-9 p.m. at East Ridge
Appetizers: Quick, Esy and Enticing, AD 28041, Wed., March 23 from 6-9 p.m. at East Ridge HS
Sensational Soups, AD28521, Thurs., Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Cottage Grove Middle School
Scrumtious Pies and Tarts, AD28421, Sat., April 2 from 8:30-11 a.m. at Cottage Grove Middle School
Cake Decorating Sampler, AD28281, Sat., April 2 from 8:30-11 a.m. at Cottage Grove Middle School
Kids in Motion Stay in Motion!
Family Fitness Festival – Monday, February 7
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge High School
The first-ever Family Fitness Fest in South Washington County puts this message into action. All residents are invited to attend and participate in this fun, and energy-charged event. Listen to Carrie Tollefson, Olympian runner, to get inspired to be active and make healthier choices. Students in K-12 will demonstrate what’s cool and new in their Physical Education classes and action-based learning labs. Zumba, yoga, healthy cooking and other community-based fitness and healthy choice opportunities will also be showcased by fitness and health providers in South Washington County. Participants can join in or watch from the sidelines – so wear comfortable clothes. There will be prizes and lots of action. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to join other community members in a unified pledge to fight for healthier kids and communities. Mark your calendars today! Call 651-458-6605 for more information
Everyone can become an artist!
Classes are still available through Community Education. Art, finance, exercise, cooking, crafts and dozens more! Take the time to learn something new and surprise yourself with the gift of learning something new! Check out www.cecool.com and find out if there is a class out there for you.
Classes are offered for after school for youth, evening classes for adults and seniors can get information for daytime activities and trips. Take a chance and take a class.
Community Band performs at Como Park Pavilion
The music is just wonderful and the musicians are your neighbors and friends from the community! The concert is a Holiday music concert at Cottage Grove Middle School Cafetorium on Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00PM, located at 9775 Indian Blvd. S in Cottage Grove. The concert is a free gift for you and your family!
Would you like to join them after the New Year? There is always room for new musicians.
South Washington County Community Band Musicians
Dust off your instrument and come join the fun! For 18 years, the Community Band of South Washington County has been going strong! All instruments and ages are welcome. For more information, e-mail Band Director Sharon Gunder at SGunder@sowashco.k12.mn.us. Practices are held every Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Cottage Grove Middle School in the band room. Players can join at any time.
SHARON GUNDER grew up in Columbia Heights and is currently a band teacher in the South Washington County School district. She has been actively involved in performing with community bands throughout the Twin Cities since 1986, and plays saxophone. Sharon stepped into the role of interim band director in September to provide direction until Susan Moran’s return.
“It was a Blast!” says Eathan after his eight year old birthday party at Park High School Activity Center. The inflatable jumper is one of the favorite items available, but basketball, football, floor hockey, whiffle ball, dodge ball, soccer, hula hoops, jump ropes are just a few of the fun things to do at the three high school activity centers located in District #833.
Two hours is available for your own full size basketball court gym space. Hoops can be lowered for the younger children. You provide the treats/refreshments and you have a wonderful opportunity for a birthday to remember.
Only $119 per party with a maximum of 20 children. Get more information at www.cecool.com or call Tim at 651-458-6600.
Don't miss the silent auction!
It is without a doubt a community event that you don’t want to miss. There will be a variety of music, history and conversation that will enlighten you. The action starts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the District Program Center in Cottage Grove located at 8400 E. Pt. Douglas Road.
You will start with a bowl of delicious soup and bread served by our area finest community leaders and representatives from the media. After the simple supper, you will see hundreds of handmade bowls that you will be able to choose from and take one home.
There is a silent auction with bowls from artists like Warren McKenzie and local teachers and students. The variety and beauty will surprise you. The fact that they are all donated is such a generous act of kindness.
Speakers on the topic of local and global hunger will hold discussions in the conference room. Bring your questions and come to the event! You will leave with a happy heart knowing that you are helping to fill empty bowls around the world. For more information, call me at 651-458-6651 and thank you!
Are you interested in tightening up those stubborn abdominals? Is becoming a talented artist interest you? Maybe a cake decorating sampler sounds tasty. Over 30 adult enrichment classes offered at Cottage Grove Middle School! Check out your options at www.cecool.com under Adult Classes and register. Have an adventure and register with a friend for Gentle Satuday classes to get a $5 discount on a future Community Education class.
