As we head into the month of October, we are adding more classes to our program! The few we have had so far have been a huge success! Check back each month as more will be added!
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**Blackduck Community Education Early Morning Yoga Instructor: Kari Pickett September 15 - November 17th Wednesdays 7:00am-7:45am 10 sessions for $50.00 SESSION IS FULL Join Kari on Wednesday mornings from 7:00am-7:45am for an early morning yoga class that will focus on stress/anxiety relief and calming of your mind before you start your day. This class will focus on stretching and breathing. You will be able to go directly to work from this class, calmed and relaxed and ready to face your day. Starting Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, class will be held in the High School Band Room. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. **Possible day care provided, if needed! Please park on the west side of First Street. Do not park next to the school building where buses will be dropping off students in the morning. Enter by Door #4. Last day of class will be Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Paper Registration and full payment must be in by Sunday, September 12th. Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. |
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Chunky Blanket Hand Knitting SECOND OFFERING Instructor: Karlyle Piltzl Tuesday, October 19th 4:00pm-8:00pm High School Library Door #3 (1st Street Entrance) Cost $20.00 Instructor Karly will be teaching you the technique of knitting with your arms! You will need to bring 6 skeins of Chunky and Cozy yarn. Karly suggests keeping an eye on sales at Hobby Lobby for your selection. You will need 6 skeins of yarn. Instructor will not have yarn available the day of the class. DO NOT purchase Chunky Spiral yarn, as it comes apart. You are welcome to bring a snack and beverage. This class is open to ages 13 and older and will meet in the High School Library. Class limited to 10. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Paper Registration and full payment must be in by Sunday, October 17th. Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. |
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Diamond Willow Walking Stick Carving Class Instructor Bonnie Kephart Saturday, September 25th 8:00am-1:00pm Door #4 (1st Street Entrance) Cost $50.00 Bonnie Kephart will instruct each participant on the carving of a Diamond Willow Walking Stick. By the end of the class, you will have your very own walking stick, or a great gift for a family member or friend and the skill and knowledge to make many more! The canes will need to dry overnight, so they will be ready for pickup the following week at the elementary school office.(Door #5). All materials and supplies will be provided by Bonnie, if you do have a sharp carving knife please bring to class with you. Class will be held in the Elementary School’s Courtyard (outdoors), moving inside in the case of rain! Bring a light lunch/snacks/beverage! Since this course involves sharp knives, it is not advised for young children. Limit class size to 10. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Paper Registration and full payment must be in by Sunday, September 19th. Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. |
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Kids Monthly Art Night October 14, Thursday 4:00pm-5:30pm Session 1-Grades K-2 Session 2- Grades 3-6 Cost $5.00 per child Two separate sessions are being offered, one for younger students, K-3 and one for older, 4-6. Each group will have a story read to them, do a seasonal art project, have a fun snack, play a group game and be ready to be picked up by 5:30pm at Door #5. Classes will be held in the elementary and students will go directly from their classroom to the designated room for their class! Teachers will help with the younger students to ensure they get to their proper place. The emphasis of this class will be more on ART skills than craft skills. PLEASE note on registration any allergies your child may have. Limit class size to 15 per group. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Paper Registration and full payment must be in by Sunday, October 10th. Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. |
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Adult & Child Fall Sign Making Class Instructor: Bobbie Jo Kewitsch and Anna Nolden September 22nd, Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm Door #1
Join Bobbie Jo and her daughter Anna in a Fall stencil class. This is a class for an adult and child, so an adult is required to be there. Participants will make one 8”x8” or one 12”x 5.5” sign with a fall motif. You will receive an email from the instructor prior to the class requesting your choice of stencil, after you have registered. Please have your registration turned in by Wednesday, September 15th so Bobbie Jo has time to prepare materials. She will provide all the materials needed, however, if you would like to use specific paint colors, please bring them with you. Class is limited to 8 pairs of 2. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Paper Registration and full payment must be in by Wednesday, September 15th. Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. 
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Elementary Dance Day Camp Instructor: Alisha Valentine Saturday, October 9th. 9:00am-3:00pm Multipurpose Room Door #1 Cost $25.00 NEW DEADLINE Sunday,September 26th! Dancers should bring a lunch and water. In order to get t-shirts ordered for the dancers on time, PLEASE register by the 26th. Payment to hold your dancer's spot should be sent to school ASAP. Put your child's name and Dance Camp on the envelope and turn into Elementary Office. **High School Dance Line coach Alisha Valentine will be hosting a day-long elementary dance camp where dancers will learn a fun, fast-paced routine and then perform at the Homecoming Football game on Friday, October 15 during halftime. Class is open to students in grades K-6. ** Each dancer will receive a t-shirt, so please remember to select a size on the registration form. No late registrations allowed. Online registration available at blackduck.k12.mn.us/CE_registration OR Any questions, please contact Melanie Cleveland at 218-835-5206, please leave a message. |
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Blackduck High School Trap Team
Head Coach: Shannon Eichstadt
Sundays, September 19 through October 24
2:00 pm
Location: North Beltrami Sportsmen’s Club, 38688 River Bluff Rd, Kelliher, MN
Cost $85 (see details for payment below)
Blackduck high school students with a firearms safety certificate by September 13th are eligible to be on the Blackduck HS Trap Team. Registration is a multi-step process.
*First, sign up through Community Education by filling out the paper registration form and paying a $50 fee. The registration form and $50 fee need to be dropped off at the HS Office by noon on Friday, September 10, 2021.
*Second, after your registration is confirmed, you will need to register through the USA Clay Target League and pay a $35 league fee, this is due by noon on September 13, 2021.
The paper registration form and detailed instructions are available at the Community Education bulletin board near the HS Gym or via the Blackduck High School Trap Club Facebook page.
Blackduck High School Trap Team
Head Coach: Shannon Eichstadt
Sundays, September 19 through October 24
2:00 pm
Location: North Beltrami Sportsmen’s Club, 38688 River Bluff Rd, Kelliher, MN
Cost $85 (see details for payment below)
Blackduck high school students with a firearms safety certificate by September 13th are eligible to be on the Blackduck HS Trap Team. Registration is a multi-step process.
*First, sign up through Community Education by filling out the paper registration form and paying a $50 fee. The registration form and $50 fee need to be dropped off at the HS Office by noon on Friday, September 10, 2021.
*Second, after your registration is confirmed, you will need to register through the USA Clay Target League and pay a $35 league fee, this is due by noon on September 13, 2021.
The paper registration form and detailed instructions are available at the Community Education bulletin board near the HS Gym or via the Blackduck High School Trap Club Facebook page.
55 Alive Drivers Training
Saturday, October 16th
Blackduck Senior Center
8:00-12:00 Refresher Course $25.00
8:00-4:00 ALL DAY Initial Course $30.00
Instructor Leigh Swanson
Lower your car insurance rates with this course. Licensed Instructor Leigh will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to pass the information on to your insurance company. If this is your first time attending a course, you will need to complete the full 8 hour training. Refresher course is the first half of the day, 8:00-12:00. Please bring your own snack/lunch/beverages. Drivers License information is required prior to course and no late registrations will be accepted. Please send payment to Blackduck School, PO Box 550. Deadline is Sunday, October 10th.
Saturday, October 16th
Blackduck Senior Center
8:00-12:00 Refresher Course $25.00
8:00-4:00 ALL DAY Initial Course $30.00
Instructor Leigh Swanson
Lower your car insurance rates with this course. Licensed Instructor Leigh will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to pass the information on to your insurance company. If this is your first time attending a course, you will need to complete the full 8 hour training. Refresher course is the first half of the day, 8:00-12:00. Please bring your own snack/lunch/beverages. Drivers License information is required prior to course and no late registrations will be accepted. Please send payment to Blackduck School, PO Box 550. Deadline is Sunday, October 10th.
ATV Safety Training
Timber Riders/DNR
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:00am-
ONLINE COURSE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO October 9th class.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/atv/index.html
$24.95 fee for online course
Hands-On course=Free
**This Hands-On portion of the class is going to be posted to the state wide DNR site soon, then the class will be filled. If you are wanting your Blackduck area child to participate, register now. 9/20/21
This class is open to Blackduck area families FIRST, you MUST register BY September 17, 2021 Through Blackduck Community Education. You will NOT see the Hands On Course option YET on the DNR site yet, as once it is published there, it is open to EVERYONE IN THE STATE.... Blackduck ATV Club Timber Riders, along with the local DNR, will be providing the Hands On portion of this safety training at the Federal Pit in Blackduck. Proof of the online portion needs to be brought with the participant on the 9th. ATVs are being provided for testing. Class size limited to 25.
Timber Riders/DNR
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:00am-
ONLINE COURSE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO October 9th class.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/atv/index.html
$24.95 fee for online course
Hands-On course=Free
**This Hands-On portion of the class is going to be posted to the state wide DNR site soon, then the class will be filled. If you are wanting your Blackduck area child to participate, register now. 9/20/21
This class is open to Blackduck area families FIRST, you MUST register BY September 17, 2021 Through Blackduck Community Education. You will NOT see the Hands On Course option YET on the DNR site yet, as once it is published there, it is open to EVERYONE IN THE STATE.... Blackduck ATV Club Timber Riders, along with the local DNR, will be providing the Hands On portion of this safety training at the Federal Pit in Blackduck. Proof of the online portion needs to be brought with the participant on the 9th. ATVs are being provided for testing. Class size limited to 25.
Tai Chi for Health and Wellness
Monday, September 27th 4:45
High School Media Center
Door #3 GFWC Blackduck Tri Sigma is inviting the public to it’s annual Health and Wellness program on Monday, September 27 at 4:45pm in the High School Media Center. Deb Krueger will be presenting the basics of Tai Chi, a graceful form of exercise that can be used for stress reduction, flexibility and balance. Program participants are invited to try out the focused, gentle, flowing movements and deep breathing of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is appropriate movement for all ages and fitness levels.
GFWC Blackduck Tri Sigma is an international, premier community volunteer organization that has been active in Blackduck since 1926. The organization holds monthly meetings focusing on six program areas. The September meeting program on Health and Wellness is open to the public. This meeting is offered in cooperation with the Blackduck Public School Community Education program. If you have questions, please contact Connie Moen at 218-835-4386.