Step into the world of Julia Child and bring her culinary legacy to life on this delicious day trip! Begin your adventure at the Minnesota History Center, where you’ll explore the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibit, celebrating the life, achievements, and iconic recipes of America’s beloved chef. After immersing yourself in culinary history, travel to Way Cool Cooking School in Eden Prairie for a hands-on French cooking class, where you’ll learn classic techniques, prepare delicious dishes, and enjoy tasting your creations. This trip is a perfect blend of culture, learning, and flavorful fun—no passport required! On the menu: Chicken Provencal and Mini Blueberry Clafoutis. Please note, we will be eating lunch after 1pm. If you need snacks, please plan to bring some or purchase on-your-own at the museum. If you have any mobility or dietary requirements, please let us know at registration. Your trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, and admission. Register no later than March 16.

This is a sign-up to be notified when details are finalized for our trip to see A Second Helping, the hilarious sequel to Church Basement Ladies. Add your name to the interest list and be the first to receive full details on pricing and official registration. It’s 1969. The world is changing and the ladies of the church prepare for changes of their own below the House of God. As always, you’ll laugh until your side-dish hurts with their hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm from within the church basement! On the menu: a buffet of Buttered Penne Pasta, Meatball Marinara Sauce, Chicken Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Vegetable-Buttered Green Beans, Breadsticks, Brownie Bites, Coffee & Bottled Water. If you have any mobility or dietary requirements, please let us know at registration. Your trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch, and show admission. Register no later than June 10.

Capture the beauty of winter in this guided acrylic painting class! Using an 8x10 canvas, you’ll create a charming snow bird perched in a frosty scene—perfect for the season and easy to customize with your own color choices. Step-by-step instruction makes this class ideal for beginners and experienced painters alike. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your finished artwork ready to display or gift. This class is intended for all ages. This class is open for early registration on January 2 starting at 6am online and 8am in-person/phone.

Banh Mi is Vietnam's iconic sandwich. A delicious fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions that will make your mouth sing! Crisp baguettes are filled with savory meats, fresh and pickled vegetables, herbs, bold spreads, and seasonings to create a sandwich that is both vibrant and satisfying. You'll learn to craft banh mi from the ground up - baking bakery-quality baguettes, marinating and cooking char siu chicken, quick-pickling colorful vegetables and mixing a zesty mayo spread before assembling. Prefer to keep it simple? Bring your favorite bakery baguettes and focus on the fillings and assembly. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support class trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instrumental materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Learn the foundations of Pilates in an accessible, supportive class designed for real people and real bodies. This series introduces core strength, posture alignment, breathwork, and mobility in a down-to-earth, welcoming environment. This class is perfect for beginners, returning students, or anyone looking to improve strength and flexibility without intensity or pressure. No previous experience necessary.

Let's brighten our winter days with a couple of colorful tulips! Objectives taught in this watercolor workshop will be the basics of controlling water, brush techniques, paper textures, and creating whitespace. Be prepared for a beautiful day of vibrant colors!

A dynamic, fast-paced workout that blends strength, cardio, and core into one timed-interval session. Perfect for burning calories, boosting strength, and building community! All moves can be modified so all are welcome!

Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on how the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking, and reasoning can improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age, there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. In this live, online class we'll discuss which "superfoods" reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information, and reducing stress. You'll learn simple strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

Kimbap is Korea's answer to the perfect rice roll - similar in shape to sushi, yet uniquely its own with savory cooked fillings that create distinctive flavors and textures. Join Chef Tess for this fun-filled cook-along and explore the art of making Bulgogi Kimbap rolls from start to finish, rivaling any you would find in a restaurant. From seasoning the rice, to marinating and cooking Bulgogi, preparing colorful vegetables (including a quick pickle), and crafting a delicate omelet. You'll bring everything together into a beautiful hand-rolled Kimbap! Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, along with handouts, demonstrations, and additional resources. At the end of the class, students will receive their certification card along with instructions to access a digital copy of the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) student book. From getting started with your business to collaborating with parents and children to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This live, online, workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half.

Learn the basics of two popular Latin Dances. Cha is fun and flirty. Rumba is soft and romantic. Both dances are great for small floors. No partner needed and no experience necessary!

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent for children? MN Prairie County Alliance is offering a complimentary informational session regarding child foster care and the child foster care licensing process. Interested applicants who live in Steele, Dodge or Waseca County will learn about what to expect when becoming a foster parent and be guided step-by-step as you get your child foster care license.