Have you ever considered becoming a foster or adoptive parent? This introductory class is designed to walk you through what that journey looks like. You’ll learn about the licensing process, required training, and what to expect when a child is placed in your home. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore the impact fostering or adoption can have—not only on a child’s life but on yours as well. Children are our future and greatest asset. Join us to discover how changing one life truly changes everything. As a licensed adoption agency, Nexus-Kindred provides all services free of charge. We are a non-profit, private agency dedicated to placing children from all counties and tribes throughout Minnesota.

Perimenopause often starts around age 35 and can last up to 15 years. Symptoms like fatigue, migraines, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and mood swings can be difficult—but manageable. This class will explore hormone testing, HRT vs. bio-identicals, acupressure for symptom relief, and nutrition musts. Leave with tools and techniques to restore balance and feel like yourself again.

Basketball camps are run by the Bemidji High School basketball coaches and players. They are designed to teach younger kids the fundamentals of the game while getting them excited about the sport.

Add flavor, color, and wow factor to your next gathering with this interactive Mediterranean mezze board class! Join Chef Tess—a proud descendant of Spartans—for an inspired culinary experience where you’ll learn how to create a stunning, festive mezze-style charcuterie board that’s perfect for holiday hosting, family gatherings, or just treating yourself to something special. What is Mezze? Mezze refers to a delightful variety of small Mediterranean dishes—think dips, veggies, warm breads, and more—that combine to create a flavor-packed grazing experience. This class combines cook-along and demonstration elements. You’ll receive expert guidance as you create key mezze board staples from scratch, and learn the art of assembling a visually captivating, crowd-pleasing spread. Chef Tess will also walk you through styling your board like a pro—balancing textures, flavors, colors, and even using household items to elevate your presentation. You’ll leave with a head full of ideas and a board full of bold Mediterranean flavor.

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. Twenty years ago, June Anderson and her husband celebrated the most wondrous Christmas of their lives in Krakow, Poland, joining their son and his family for the holiday. In this heartwarming presentation, June shares the magic of that storybook season—wandering the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and even Ronald McDonald; taking a carriage ride to Wawel Castle to meet its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and gliding in a one-horse open sleigh across the river and through the snow-covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Come along for this unforgettable journey filled with warmth, history, and holiday cheer.