Join our exciting Youth Tennis Class designed for beginners and intermediate players in grades 2-5! This fun and engaging program introduces young athletes to the fundamentals of tennis in a positive and supportive environment. Our experienced coaches focus on building essential skills such as proper grip, footwork, strokes, and game strategy, all while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship.

In each Minnesotan’s life, there are ten people we should be prepared to count on as we age and move into the last stages of our lives. In this class we will learn the answers to: What are the roles and responsibilities of these people? How long do they serve and how much of a time commitment are we asking? How much guidance can we give them? Who makes an ideal selection for each of these vastly different roles? Who makes a bad selection for these roles? What pitfalls and problems should we be aware of? These jobs include: Attorney-In-Fact, Health Care Agent, Estate Executor, Trustee, Guardian and more. All are vastly different jobs that benefit you and they deserve careful thought. This class encourages questions. We will provide the answers.

Every day, your body makes about 330 billion new cells which means 3.8 million cells are replaced every SECOND! This means every second is an opportunity to make every system in your body healthier. The quality of cell your body can produce this second is very dependent on what raw materials you have floating around your bloodstream. Studies show you can be 50 and have the physiology of a 30-year-old (and vice versa), depending on how well you take care of yourself. What you do now greatly affects your health and well- being now and in the future. Nothing beats good health! Learn simple steps you can take now to help make every system in your body as healthy as possible.

Crispy, golden-edged carnitas with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth centers... This is what taco dreams are made of. Join this chef-led, hands-on cook-along and create a full-flavored from scratch carnita feast in your own kitchen. You will learn to create tender, flavorful carnitas using an electric multi-cooker and learn the essential techniques and ingredients that make this mouthwatering melt-in-your-mouth dish — so delicious. From there, you’ll learn how to make both soft flour tortillas, and traditional corn tortillas from scratch, gaining confidence in working with different types of dough. To complete the experience, we’ll prepare quick-pickled red onions that add the perfect bright, tangy contrast that brings everything together into the perfect bite. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. Equipment Needs: Electric Multi-cooker (any brand), non-stick pan, stand-mixer with paddle & dough hook attachments (optional).

Micromosaics are intricate artworks made from thousands of tiny pieces of glass enamel, known as tesserae, that are carefully arranged to form highly detailed images. With guidance on color selection, layout, and technique, you’ll discover how these small fragments come together to form a floral motif. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind micromosaic pendant - an enduring work of beauty, blending the permanence of glass with the delicacy of fine art.

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there’s more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. We’ll cover five often-overlooked thyroid measurements, reasons the top thyroid medication may be ineffective, foods that affect thyroid health, key rules for taking thyroid meds, environmental triggers, and essential information to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

Discover the unique look and feel of Tunisian crochet while learning its foundational stitches and techniques. All supplies can be purchased at Fiddlesticks with a 10% discount.

Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. (The instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements). Also, we’ll discuss what current research says about: antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, and herbal preparations such as Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin, St. John’s Wort, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Echinacea, & DHEA.

Join Community Education's Walking Club to enjoy a convenient and comfortable walking experience indoors at the Bemidji High School Inside Track, located in the upstairs gym. To participate, make sure to wear your membership card, which can be collected at the Bemidji Community Education front desk at 3300 Gillett Dr NW. Your membership card is valid for the School Year 2026-2027, from October through May. The track is open for walking Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with occasional exceptions noted on the monthly calendar. This calendar is emailed to registered members each month and is also available on the website, homepage, and Facebook page. Please note that the Walking Club is not available on non-school days or during home activities.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

Your body was made to move. Let’s help it do just that. Free Your Joints is a six-week yoga series designed to restore ease, range of motion, and comfort in your body — no prior yoga experience necessary. Each week we focus on a different area of the body, from your spine and hips to your shoulders, knees, and beyond, using gentle movement and targeted stretching to release tension, improve mobility, and help your joints feel their best. Whether you’re dealing with everyday stiffness, sitting at a desk all day, or simply want to move through life with more freedom and ease, this series is for you. Show up. Move a little; feel a lot better. Open to all levels. All are welcome.

Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents and caregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidently protect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky apps to avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a safer digital environment for your family.