Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

4-hour refresher course: You must have taken a state-approved 8-hour defensive driving vourse in the past to renew you 10 percent discount Improve your driving skills, and if you’re 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. No behind-the-wheel driving and no tests are included in this course. You will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Presented by Minnesota Safety Council.

Improve your driving skills, and if you’re 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. No behind-the-wheel driving and no tests are included in this course.You will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Presented by Minnesota Safety Council.

This class is designed for gardeners who have experience growing vegetables. Learn some of the advanced techniques for improving your vegetable garden harvest, like ways to extend the growing season, how to start seeds indoors, and suggestions for increasing your total harvest. This class will be offered using Zoom. Never used Zoom before? That's OK! We're all learning new things these days. Here is more information about how to join a Zoom meeting.

Student cooks will be challenged with 1 cooking project each meeting. The next cooking project will be discussed 1 week prior for the next meeting in order to acquire the ingredients. Younger participants may need the assistance of an adult. The cooking projects will require between 30-45 minutes to create. Any cooking time may be required after the meeting. A responsible adult is asked to supervise and assist with task as needed.

This class is for students who prefer a calm setting to create art. Some students want some basic “studio time” without the content requirements of “art class”. Here they can explore their own ideas with an expert standing by to help as needed. The goal of the class is to help students grow as artists. Presented by Tammy Nara. Students will use the following materials from home: Paper drawing tools paint brushes water container paper towels a place to work where they have permission to use the above supplies If you need assistance obtaining materials please contact Mrs. Nara at tammy.nara@moundsviewschools.org

Young Ninjas develop during this 7 week session. Increase flexibility and coordination that can be transferred into Ninja levels testing or enhancing athletic performance. All classes coached by an experienced Ninja trainer. Classes held at Conquer Ninja Blaine. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Conquer Ninja Blaine

Have some fun participating in this virtual COOK-ALONG class as we combine the use of the Instant Pot® with conventional cooking to create two wonderfully nutritious and delicious wraps. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you like create both! The recipe options for this class are Homemade Falafel and Mediterranean Kebabi Wraps! We will also be making homemade pita bread and sauces all from scratch! We will be using the Instant Pot® for a portion the cooking process as we create the Falafel. The remainder of the cooking will be conventional. “Kebabi” are a type of “Kebab”. We will be creating our own version of Kebabi infused with mild spices and herbs, shaped in a way you could never imagine! These are all delicious recipes that will become family favorites guaranteed! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker and your conventional cooking skills. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Included in this fee is a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes and preparation guide professionally created in PDF format. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook exclusively for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. In addition, please know that every attempt will be made to keep to these wonderful menu items. Given current circumstances however, the instructor may have to make substitutions. Thank you for your understanding. This class will be offered using Zoom. Never used Zoom before? That's OK! We're all learning new things these days. Here is more information about how to join a Zoom meeting. Prior to the class starting you will receive an email with information on how to access the class. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. In addition, please know that every attempt will be made to keep to these wonderful menu items. Given current circumstances however, the instructor may have to make substitutions. Thank you for your understanding.

In the kit you will find all the essentials to create your very own Monster Stuffy! Use your creativity and follow along with the simple step by step instructions and you will complete your own unique monster! When you're done, share your monster online with others on our Mounds View Community Education Facebook page and using the Hashtag #MVCELearningTogether Sign up for the course section with the color monster you would like to create! Teal/blue: F20-Monster-Blue Yellow: F20-Monster-Yellow Green: F20-Monster-Green Light Purple: F20-Monster- Purple Monster material kits will be available for pick up at the District Center 5-7 days after placing your order. An email will go out when your material kit is ready!

If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, this course is for you. You will learn about basic drone safety, rules of the road and air, registration, certification, safety, license, different drone types, when, how, and where to fly (or avoid).

Smash into virtual walls to tear down castles or navigate labyrinths maze. In this class, we will code virtual robots, using Vexcode VR.VEXcode VR lets you code a virtual robot using a block-based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks. VEXcode VR is based on VEXcode. Create robotic mayhem in a virtual playground while igniting a lifelong love of problem-solving. Please note this class is collaborative in nature

The art of fly-tying allows you to replicate your favorite bugs as well as create patterns all your own to entice fish. Learn how to tie at least nine unique flies, and through those flies, the techniques needed to tie 95% of all trout flies! Each fly that you tie builds on the skills learned in previous flies. Fly tying kits valued at over $40 included in this class. No experience necessary.