
North Branch Community Education
November Highlights
Greetings from the Director
Dear Community Members,
I hope this finds you and your family thriving as we begin November. Our Community Education program is excited to continue offering the community Arts Fest on Saturday, Nov.18. Mark your calendars and plan for a day of exploring all that our local crafters have to offer!
In this newsletter you will also find many opportunities to try out a class, learn a new skill, or enjoy a favorite hobby. If you should have ANY questions or need support with registering for a class or getting tickets for an upcoming event, please reach out to us at 651-674-1025.
Erica Bjerketvedt
Director of Early Learning & Community Education
651-674-1225
Youth Recreation
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Nov. 2 / 5:30-7:45 PM
Full Season Wrestling Grades 3-6 - Starts Dec. 12 / 6:45 - 8:15 PM
Introduction to Wrestling Grades PreK-2 - Dec. 12 , 14, 19, 21 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Open Gym
Open Gym available Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19 / Cost $2 per person per day
North Branch Area Public School students: come and enjoy an afternoon at our open gym!
Students in grades K-5 must have a parent accompany them during open gym. Parents play dodgeball and enjoy open gym with your child(ren).
Students in grades 6-12 enjoy open gym and dodgeball.
Grades K-5: Open Gym (HS North Gym) 1-3PM, Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 2-3 PM *Adult needs to accompany this age at all times
Grades 6-12: Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 1-2pm, Open Gym (HS West Gym) 1-3 PM
Dodgeballs will be provided. Please bring your basketball (some available).
Youth Enrichment/Recreation
Minecraft Mod Dev: Luck Blocks & Ores Virtual Class Grades 2-6 - Nov. 4 & 11 / 10 AM - 12 PM
Frosty the Snowman with Kidcreate Studio Ages 4-9 - Nov. 22 / 1 - 4 PM (NON- School Day Afternoon Fun!)
Puppy Palace with Kidcreate Studio Ages 3-6 - Nov. 22 / 9 AM - 12 PM (NON- School Day Morning Fun!)
Santa's Little Chefs Cooking Class Grades K-5 - Dec. 5 / 4 - 5 PM
Snowmobile Safety Ages 11-15 - Dec. 2 / 8 AM - 12 PM
Driver's Education
North Branch Area Community Education is pleased to partner with Right Away Driving School to offer a convenient teen driver education program in our school.
Drivers Education Zoom Class - Starts Nov. 6 / 3-6 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class - Starts Dec. 4 / 3 - 6 PM
Adult Enrichment
Social Security: Timing is Everything - Nov. 2 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Stamping of Spring Cards - Nov. 13 / 7 - 9 PM
An Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting Virtual Class Ages 18 and older - Flexible Video Chat Scheduling
Internet/Social Media Safety and Drug Information for Families
FREE event, but please register - we want to have enough seats!
Registration Link or simply call 651-674-1025 and let us know you'd like to attend!
The internet can be an extremely helpful tool for students and families but it also can be unsafe. Join Mike Nelson, School Resource Officer as he will provide you with information about social media safety, drug education, E-cigs and various safety tips. There will be time for questions. This is a free presentation please preregister
Adult Recreation
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness - Nov. 1, 8, 15, 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Motion is Lotion - Nov. 4 / 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Walking Club - Monday - Friday on school days / 4-8 PM / Stop by the Education Center to purchase your pass for just $3.