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COMMUNITY EDUCATION acc�t2019 WINTER ACCENT • AITKIN, MINN. SEE REVERSE FOR SCHOOL ACCENT
Online Registration1. Go to www.isd1.org2. Click on the “Community Education” tab.3. Click on the “Online Registration” link.4. Follow the online registration instructions.5. Please note, that this is a new system as of February1st and the instructions for setting up your account areon the next page
Register by Mail/Drop-offMail or drop off registration form (below) with payment to:Aitkin Community Education225 2nd Avenue SouthwestAitkin, MN 56431Checks payable to: Aitkin Community Education
Questions or Concerns?Contact Lara Parkin at:[email protected] or (218) 927-7736Contact Bobbi Jo Bourassa at:[email protected] or (218) 927-2115 X 2153
In an effort to improve communication, AitkinCommunity Education will be utilizing Facebookas a way to get information out quickly to as manypeople as possible. There will be new informationposted there that might not appear in the Accent, or that might be announced before the next Accentcan come out. Please consider "liking" AitkinCommunity Education on Facebook in order to getthe most up-to-date information. RE
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Registration InformationDATES: Please note the dates of each class. Registration should be completed at least five days priorto the first class meeting or by the stated deadline.
LATE REGISTRATION: Please contact Community Edu-cation to check on the possibility of late registration. Do notsimply show up at the class—it may be full or canceled. Latefees will apply to classes that have deadlines to order sup-plies, t-shirts, etc. Check class listings for late fee amount.
RESERVATIONS: Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with payment. Confirmation of registration is pro-vided via email from [email protected].
MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: All classes have a minimumenrollment. If we do not reach that minimum and have tocancel, you will be called.
EARLY REGISTRATION: With payment is encouraged. Ithelps ensure that classes will be held, your place is reserved,and instructors will have needed materials prepared.
PHONE CALLS: Phone calls do not reserve your place in aclass. Your registration is complete only when you submit aregistration form and payment via online/by mail/drop-off.
ATTENDEES: You do not need to be an Aitkin School Dis-trict resident to attend Community Education classes.
YOUR INPUT: Is valued. Please let us know how we canimprove our program offerings.
REFUNDS: There will be a 10% cancellation fee to any can-celled registration unless the class is canceled by CommunityEducation. Cancellations made after stated registration dead-lines or within 48 hours of the class, will not be refunded.There will be no refunds after a class begins.
Community Education Advisory CouncilThe Community Education Advisory Council represents the citizens of District #0001. The council meets quarterly to help identify, coordinate and evaluate the educational, recreational, social and cultural opportunities for district residents of all ages. Council members welcome your ideas and suggestions.
Members:Lara ParkinBobbi Jo BourassaJessica PalmRev. David BeckerAnn EspesethDennis HasskampJeremy JanzenJustine NordickColleen KrohnCheryl StauterRoxy WigtonArlene Wheaton
Office Personnel:Lara Parkin - Community Education DirectorBobbi Jo Bourassa - Kids Club Coordinator/
Community Ed AssistantJulie Miller - Aitkin Children’s Center CoordinatorAmanda Ashton - Aitkin Children’s Center Secretary
Community Education office hours vary during the summertime and we are outside for many of our activities.Please call our office and leave a message for non-urgentmatters: 218-927-2115 ex 2153 or email us with urgent matters at: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Community Education’s MissionAitkin Community Education’s mission is to improve/enhance the quality of life of our residents of Independent School District #0001.
Community Education’s Goals• To identify the needs of the community with the help of theAdvisory Council, feedback from the Accent, and by con-ducting surveys
• To act upon the needs of the community • To work alongside or coordinate initiatives with otheragencies
• To provide support services like Early Childhood enrich-ment, Before and After school programming (Kids Club)after school study hall
• To assess programs for their effectiveness by completingyearly evaluations of our ongoing programs, completing an evaluation of specific programs and events after theevent has concluded
• To increase physical activity amongst our community withafter-school athletic programs for youth, evening andweekend programs for youth and adults
• To provide educational opportunities to people of all ages
Publication DatesThe Aitkin Community Education publication dates are: February 15, May 15, August 15 and October 15.
Copy deadlines are: January 15, April 15, July 15 and September 15.
The deadline is tentative and can be moved to the last busi-ness day of the previous month if the deadline ends on aweekend or holiday break.
We are looking for photos!We are looking for photos from our events! Please send them to us at Aitkin Community Education: 225 2nd Ave SW Aitkin, MN 56431 or [email protected].
Please include your name and contact information.
TABLE OF CONTENTSRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Age to ageGrandfriend/Garden/Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Youth Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9Adult Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Special Events/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Family Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Kids Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Mille Lacs Driving/CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Aitkin County Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Lightning Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Unlimited Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Aitkin City Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2019 FALL ACCENT CALENDARAUGUST:22 - State Fair Bus TripSEPTEMBER:9 - 3/4th Gr. Volleyball starts3/4th Gr Flag Football startsBefore School Walking Club startsAdult Volleyball starts
10 - 5/6th Gr. Volleyball starts5/6th Gr. Football startsRippleside Runners startsKarate starts
11 - Gymnastics startsTai Chi Chih starts
12 - Instant Pot Session 116 - Couch to 5K starts17 - Aitkin Dance Club starts18 - Karatecize starts23 - Family Matters - Mental Health24 - Learn to Swim starts25 - Preschool Aquatics starts28 - North Shore Hiking Trip30 - Pickleball league startsOCTOBER:8 - Instant Pot Session 219 - Intro to Beekeeping21 - Family Matters - Internet Safety28 - In House Basketball startsNOVEMBER:18 - Family Matters - VapingDECEMBER :29 - Vikings/Bears Game
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH:AGE TO AGEPROGRAMMING
What is Age to Age? It is part of the Northland Foundation’s Rural Aging Initiative where the goal is to create local intergenerationalprogramming. We hope to create relationships between theyouth and older adults in our community. A thank you to theNorthland Foundation for making these programs possible!
GRANDFRIEND PROGRAM A program that has been a partnership between AitkinCounty C.A.R.E. and Rippleside for 20 years, this initiativebrings together older adults and 3rd graders in a pen-pal scenario! Each 3rd grader is given the name and address of a“Grandfriend.” They meet at the beginning of the year at acake and ice cream social, then spend the school year writ-ing back and forth. The youth work on their handwritingand letter writing skills, while the older adults get the enjoy-ment of hearing about the lives of 3rd graders! This year weneed approximately 80 “Grandfriends” so that all of our 3rdgraders can participate! If you would like to be a “Grand-friend” please call our Community Education office OR register on our Eleyo Website www.isd1.ce.eleyo.com
YOUTH
PRE-K GYMNASTICS #FPKG-PKWhen: Wednesdays starting September 11Time: 4:15 pm - 4:45 pmWhere: Rippleside Old GymWho: PreKInstructor: Jillian Rinde from
Heartland Dance and GymnasticsFee: $25 per monthRegister: Community Education
Preschoolers will learn basic gymnastics skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, beam and specialequipment. You will be able to register for the whole schoolyear during this session there will be two options for payment. OPTION 1: Get a monthly invoice for $25 permonth. OPTION 2: Pay the whole year for a $225 one timepayment. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER/CANCEL ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
GYMNASTICS #FGYMN-K6When: Wednesdays starting September 11Time: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pmWhere: Rippleside Old GymWho: K - 6th GradeInstructor: Jillian Rinde from
Heartland Dance and GymnasticsFee: $30 per monthRegister: Community Education
Learn kicking, punching and blocking karate techniques withtraditional drills. Develop athletic skills applicable to manysports and recreation. You will be able to register for thewhole school year during this session there will be two op-tions for payment. OPTION 1: Get a monthly invoice for$30 per month. OPTION 2: Pay the whole year for a $270one time payment. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER/CANCEL ANYTIMETHROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
AITKIN DANCE CLUBWhen: Tuesday starting September 17thTime: #ADC-24 3:15 - 4:15: 2nd, 3rd and
4th graders "Shooting Starz" #ADC-56 4:15 - 5:15: 5th and 6th graders"Rising Starz" #ADC-P1 5:15 - 6:00: PreK-K-1st grade"Twinkle Starz"
Where: Rippleside Music RoomWho: Pre K - 6th grade (please see above times)Instructor: Kate SchmaltzFee: OPTION 1: $25 per month
OPTION 2: $200 for the whole school yearRegister: Community Education
These classes will include stretching, technique and learninga routine to perform. Dancers will learn kick and jazz skills.Dancers will also have performances throughout the season.Those dates will be posted as soon as they are available.
SCHEDULE: September 17th and 24th October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, November 5th, 12th, 19thDecember 3rd, 10th January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28thFebruary 4th, 11th, 18th, 25thMarch 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31stApril 7th, 14th, 21st
Dancers will also need to purchase a t-shirt to wear for performances. They will wear black bottoms and shoes withthis t-shirt. The cost of the shirt is not included in themonthly fee. Cost will be about $20. STUDENTS CANREGISTER/CANCEL ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THESCHOOL YEAR.
MINECRAFT CLUB #MC-47
When: Tuesdays November 5 - December 17 and January 7 - January 28
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pmWhere: Rippleside Computer LabWho: Grades 4 - 7Class Size: Min: 12, Max:25Fee: $60 per studentRegister: Community Education
Whether new or seasoned to playing Minecraft this club willlet students play together on a private server and build a newworld. Working together as a team to create, explore and de-sign with friends. Enrollment will get students their own li-censed game for online use and connection to our groupserver. Come and join Minecraft Club today!
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ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL IN-HOUSE LEAGUE #FBBIH When: October 28 - December 13Time: #FBBIH-3Girl Tu 5-6:30, Fri 3:15 - 4:45
#FBBIH-4Girl M/Th 3:15 - 4:45#FBBIH-5Girl M/Th 3:15 - 4:45#FBBIH-6Girl M/Th 5:00 - 6:30#FBBIH-3Boy Tu/Th 5:00 - 6:30#FBBIH-4Boy Tu/W 3:15 - 4:45#FBBIH-5Boy M/Th 5:00 - 6:30#FBBIH-6Boy Tu/F 3:15 - 4:45
Where: Rippleside GymsWho: 3rd-6th gradesFee: $15
Learn the sport of basketball in a relaxed and fun league!Practices will focus on developing fundamental skills andlearning how to play. Games will mostly consist of 3 on 3 sit-uations. We will hold an in-house tournament in December toshowcase the skills learned!
TRIPLE THREAT BASKETBALL#TTBBWhen: Saturdays November 9, 16, 23
and December 7, 14, 21Time: #TTBB-K/1 Grades K/1 9:00 - 10:00 am
#TTBB-2/3 Grades 2/3 10:00 - 11:00 amWhere: Rippleside GymWho: K-3rd GradeInstructor: Austin KrohnFee: $15 for first child, $5 for each additional
family memberRegister: Community Education
Come and learn basic basketball skills or improve on skillsalready learned in a fun and friendly environment.
ELEMENTARY BASKETBALLTRAVEL LEAGUE #BBTT When: December 17 - March 7thTime: Practice times will be the same as
In-House league times.Where: Rippleside GymsWho: 3rd - 6th GradesFee: $30Register: Community Education
This league takes basketball to a more competitive level.Teams will practice 1-2 nights a week and will participate in3-4 tournaments, which take place on the weekend. Goal is tohave fun while preparing to play basketball at the middle andhigh school levels.
WINTER FASTPITCH PITCHING CAMP #WFPC
When: Sundays 10/20, 11/24, 12/15, 1/19, 2/16, 3/15Time: #WFPC-14 Grades 1st - 4th: 5:00 - 5:45 pm
#WFPC-58 Grades 5th - 8th: 6:00 - 7:00 pmWhere: First Lutheran Church GymWho: Grades 1st - 8thInstructors: Austin and Colleen Krohn, and othersClass size: Max:10/sessionFee: $20Register: Community Education
If you had fun starting to learn how to pitch this summer, this is a great opportunity for some off-season practice andinstruction. Six sessions that will focus on the progression of the fundamental stages of the fastpitch motion. Solidify mechanics and improve accuracy, velocity, and mental toughness. Open to all ability levels. Bring your own catcher if you can.
ELEMENTARY WRESTLING
Parents Meet: October 23rd 6:30 pm in AHS Band RoomWhen: #EW-K12 Grades K, 1, 2:
Practice Monday/Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15 pm#EW-3456 Grades 3, 4, 5, 6: Practice Tues/Thurs 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $30 for the season
Try wrestling! It’s fun! Our goal is to develop a love forwrestling by having fun while working on skills developmentso our wrestlers stay involved throughout their high schoolyears. Skills learned at this level apply to many areas of lifeand sport. We work on balance, coordination, mental & phys-ical strength, determination, hard work, and personal respon-sibility. The season runs late November to mid-March. Moredetails will be given at the parent meeting. All practices willbe held at the Aitkin High School wrestling room.SEE THE AD ON PAGE 15
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SAFESITTER CLASS #SSC-68
When: December 17, 18, 19Time: 3:30 - 6:00 pmWhere: Aitkin High School Room 217Who: 6th - 8th gradeInstructor: Kathleen ChristyClass Size: Min:4, Max:8Fee: $60 Per Student
Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR prepares students in grades6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching youngersiblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled with fun activi-ties and role playing exercises. Students will get to use CPRmanikins to practice CPR. PLEASE NOTE: taking thiscourse does not result in CPR certification.
ELEMENTARY PAINTING CLASS - FAMILY SNOWGLOBE #EP-FAMILYSNOWGLOBE
When: Thursday, November 21Time: 3:20 pmWhere:: Rippleside ElementaryWho: Grades K-6 (Grade K-3 must have a parent
chaperone)Instructor: Andrea GriffithClase Size: Min: 6, Max: 20Fee: $20 per personRegister: Community Education
ELEMENTARY PAINTING CLASS #EPC-K6
When: Thursday, January 9Time: 3:20 pmWhere: Rippleside Art Room #303Who: Grades K - 6 (Grade K - 3 must have
parent chaperone)Instructor: Andrea GriffithClass Size: Min: 6, Max: 20Fee: $20 per personRegister: Community Education
STEM/ROBOTICS EXPLORATION #XXXXXWhen: XXXXXWhen: xxxxxxTime: xxxWhere: XXXWho: 5th and 6th gradeClass Size: Min: 10Fee: $xx
Today’s modern world was built on, and runs on STEAM.STEAM is an acronym for Science Technology EngineeringArt & Math. We are excited to be offering a course on Robot-ics Exploration. In this course students make and use differ-ent kinds of robots to accomplish small tasks or to even playa game. Using kits and programable robots, student will learnabout how robots use sensors and cameras to examine theirenvironment and interact with it. Robotics and automationare the hot jobs of the future. Get your student started earlyand on a path for success in an ever growing field.
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ADULT PAINTING HOPSTO MY BARLEY #AP-HOPS
When: Saturday, October 26Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Aitkin American LegionWho: 18+Fee: $35 per personClass Size: Min 6, Max 20Instructor: Andrea Griffith
Come learn to paint in a fun, friendly atmosphere with ourlocal artist Andrea Griffith. You will learn step by step how to create your very own masterpiece. You will be able totake your painting home with you upon completion.
DIY BURLAP WREATH #BW-A
When: Monday, November 4Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pmWhere: Rippleside Art RoomInstructor: Lara ParkinClass Size: Min: 6, Max: 20Fee: $25Deadline: October 25
Create your own holiday wreath in this easy DIY wreathclass. You decide the colors and decor. Wreath is made bytying burlap around a wire frame. All supplies will be provided.
ADULT PAINTINGMINNESOTA NICE #AP-MNNICE
When: Saturday, November 9Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Aitkin American LegionWho: 18+Fee: $35 per personClass Size: Min 6, Max 20Instructor: Andrea Griffith
Come learn to paint in a fun, friendly atmosphere with ourlocal artist Andrea Griffith. You will learn step by step how to create your very own masterpiece. You will be able totake your painting home with you upon completion.
OPEN PICKLEBALL LEAGUE#OPBL-16 When: Session 1: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
nights September 30 - December 19 #OPBL-16/#2
When: Session 2: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdaynights January 13-April 30
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pmWhere: Rippleside GymnasiumsWho: 16+Fee: $15Come join the Aitkin Area Pickleball Association. Pickleballis played similar to tennis, but on a smaller court using awooden paddle and a ball similar to a wiffle ball. A one-timefee allows you to come any night of the week that you areable for pick-up style games. Equipment is not needed, thereare paddles to borrow!
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ZUMBA #Z-12AWhen: Mondays, November 4 - December 9Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pmWhere: Rippleside Music Room #144Who: Grade 6 to AdultInstructor: Jo LarsonClass Size: Min: 7, Max: 25Fee: $24 per personAre you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba is an ex-hilarating, effective, easy-to-follow dance/fitness program. Itblends red-hot international music and familiar Latin -in-spired steps such as salsa, merengue and samba to form ahigh calorie burning dance experience that tightens the core& makes working out fun.
ALCOHOL INK COASTER #AIC-A
When: November 14Time: 6:30 pmWhere: Art room or science roomWho: All, Children 8 and younger must
be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Laurel FremlingClass Size: Min: 5, Max: 12Fee: $15 per personDeadline: November 1Register: Community Education
Create a set of 4 coasters. There are a variety of alcohol inksfor you to use to create coasters that express your own per-sonality. The coasters will be water resistant so that you cantake them home or give them as a gift.
ERIK’S BREAD BAKING #EBB-16AWhen: December 5thTime: 5:30 - 8:00 pmWho: 16+Where: Aitkin High School Home Ed Room #143Instructor: Erik HeimarkClass Size: Min: 4, Max: 15Fee: $18 per person
Do you love the smell and taste of homemade bread? Learnhow easy it is to make your own. This class will teach youthe art of baking bread. You will leave with a loaf of breadfrom scratch and all the tricks of the trade. All ingredients areincluded in the class fee.
HOLIDAY CUPCAKE DECORATING #HCD-12AWhen: Thursday, December 12Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pmWhere: Aitkin High School
Home Ec Room #143
Who: 12+Instructor: Shanna PrattClass Size: Min: 3, Max: 8Fee: $25
Learn how to make your own delicious buttercream frosting and practice some basic decorating techniques. Each attendee will go home with 6 delightfully decorated holiday cupcakes and an icing tip.TAI CHI CHIH BEGINNERS#TCC-BEG When: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28;
February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pmWhere: Rippleside GymnasiumWho: 16+Instructor: Jamie EricksonClass Size: Min: 2, Max: 26Fee: $40 for 8 sessions
Tai Chi Chih, also known as ‘Joy through Movement’ is amoving meditation. In this class you will learn 19 gentle,slow movements and one pose. Benefits reported with con-tinued practice of Tai Chi movements are better balance andcirculation, reduced stress, regulated blood pressure, im-proved focus, creativity and flexibility. This inner disciplinecan be done by anyone. It can be done standing or sitting. TaiChi Chih is easy and fun to do. Comfortable clothing recom-mended.
TAI CHI CHIH INTERMEDIATE#TCC-INT When: Wednesdays, January 22, 29; February 5, 12,
19, 26; March 4, 18, 25; April 1, 22, 29; May 6, 13
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pmWhere: Rippleside GymnasiumWho: 16+Instructor: Jamie EricksonClass Size: Min: 2, Max: 26Fee: $50 for 14 sessions
Prerequisite is Tai Chi Chih Beginners class. In this class you continue to practice the 19 movements and one pose aslearned in the beginners class.
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MALL OF AMERICA #MOA-AAWhen: Friday, November 8th Time: 8:00 am - 7:00 pmWhere: Coach bus will depart from Rippleside at
8 am and The Junction at 8:20 amWho: All ages are welcome, however all children
under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Class Size: Minimum: 40, Max: 55Fee: Bus only: $25
Bus plus 5 hour unlimited wristband forNickelodeon Universe $45
Deadline: October 25
Enjoy a trip to the Mall of America to get your holiday shop-ping done or just have a fun day browsing through the mall.We will take a coach bus down for a comfortable and hasslefree commute. For an extra $20 you can get a 5 hour unlim-ited wristband to ride all the rides at Nickelodeon Universe.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THEGUTHRIE #CCG-AA
When: Sunday, December 1stTime: Load bus at Rippleside at 9:45 am for a
1:00 pm showtimeWhere: The Guthrie Theater St. PaulWho: Seniors 65+/Children 8 - 17 $60Class Size: Min: 40, Max: 55Fee: Adults 18 - 64 $85Deadline: October 28th
A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets eachChristmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited oneChristmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, ChristmasPresent and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, thespirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel reali-ties from the present and a grim future should he continue hiscantankerous ways. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale continuesto be a perennial favorite and holiday tradition that invitesaudiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the seasonwith their family and loved ones.
BENTLEYVILLE BUS TRIP#BENTLEY-AAWhen: Sunday, December 15thTime: Bus leaves Rippleside at 2:00 pm. Return at
approx. 8:15 pmWho: All ages are welcome, however all children
under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Class Size: Min: 45, Max: 55Fee: $25/personDeadline: December 1
Bus will arrive in canal park at 3:30. Spend time in CanalPark shopping and eating before heading over to Bent-leyville. Get back on the bus by 6:45 for 8:15 arrival back toAitkin.
SKI TRIP TO POWDER RIDGE#PR-AA
When: February 14thTime: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Where: Powder Ridge Ski Hill in Kimball, Minn.Who: All ages are welcome, however all children
under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.Class Size: Min: 20, Max: 45Fee: $45/person. Adults who do not plan to ski
can ride down there for free.
You asked for it! Ski Trip! We are headed just South of St.Cloud to Kimball, Minn.for a day of fun! We have a specialdeal … $45 for the day! This includes school bus to PowderRidge, ski lesson, lift ticket, and rental! We will load the busat Rippleside at 8am. We will leave Powder Ridge at 5pm,with estimated arrival back to Rippleside at 7 pm. Any youth10 or under need to be accompanied by an adult. There is anadditional $5 snowboard rental fee and there are not lessonsfor snowboarding offered.
FAN BUSSES #FANBUS Upon occasion, our sports teams advance to section and statecompetitions. Community Education will now be working tocoordinate fan busses to some of these events. Please keep aneye on our Eleyo website and our Facebook page for infor-mation on these busses!
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NINGSUICIDE IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG YOUNG
PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10-24It’s important to know what some of the common warning signs are so you are ready to support your child, family member, friend.
WARNING SIGNS:• Change in mood: sadness, irritability, anxiety• Change in behavior: isolation, increase in aggression, agitation, impulsiveness, or risk-taking
• Sleep changes• Appetite changes• Feeling hopeless or worthless• Feeling ashamed or humiliated• Talking about wanting to kill themselves• Saying things like “No one will miss me” or “You’ll be better off without me”
• Looking for a way to kill themselves• Giving away prized possessions
NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO THE RISK OF SUICIDE. If you wonder, are unsure, or are sure your child is suicidal, find confidential help from these resources:
• Call 911 if there is an emergency • Take your child to the Emergency Room for a risk assessment• Crisis Text Line: Text….MN to 741741 • Crisis Line and Referral Service: 1-800-462-5525• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255• Contact the counselor at your child’s school• Make an appointment with a mental health clinic for counseling services
FamilyMATTERSWe are excited for this three-part informational series designed to bring professionals and parents together to discuss topics affecting todays’ youth and families. Thanks to a grant from the Aitkin County Child Abuse Prevention Council, we hope to create a night full of community connections and awareness. A free meal will be served prior to the discussion for the night. Youth will have their own pre-sentations in the old gym, while parents will be in the auditorium. This program is FREE for all! We do ask that you register online so that we know how many to expect to feed!
Session 2: Internet Safety, Social Media, and Sex TraffickingAwareness #FM-2
When: Monday, October 21Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm, Free Dinner;
6:30-8:00, ProgramWhere: Aitkin High School Cafeteria and Auditorium
Session 3: Vaping and Smokeless Tobacco - The latest trends #FM-3 When: Monday, November 18Time: 5:30 pm -6:15 pm, Free Dinner; , 6:30 pm -
8:00 pm, ProgramWhere: Aitkin High School Cafeteria and Auditorium
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KIDS CLUB INFORMATION FOR THE 2019/20 SCHOOL YEAR!
AM SESSION HOURS: 6:45 AM TO 8:25 AM
FEE: $3.50 PER DAY!ENROLLMENT FEE: $15 PER STUDENT PER YEAR WITH A $45 MAX PER FAMILY. THIS IS A ONE TIME FEE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR!!
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE UNDER THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION TAB!
PM SESSION HOURS: 3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
FEE: $3.50 PER HOUR!
ENROLLMENT FEE: $15 PER STUDENT PER YEAR WITH A $45 MAX PER FAMILY. THIS IS A ONE TIME FEE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR!!
PM SESSIONS AVAILABLE !3PM-4PM: $3.50!3PM-5PM: $7.00!3PM-6PM: $10.50!PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE UNDER THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION TAB!!
CONTACT INFORMATION:!BOBBI JO BOURASSA 218-927-2115 [email protected]!Please call or email with any questions!!
CHILDREN ENROLLED IN 3’S AND 4’S PRESCHOOL THRU 6TH GRADE ARE ELIGIBLE TO COME.
AM SCHEDULE FOR KIDS!
WHEN KIDS ARRIVE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO DO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. DUE TO MANY KIDS COMING WE DO NOT DO A STRUCTURED ROUTINE IN THE MORNING. KIDS WILL BE DISMISSED FOR BREAKFAST AT 8:05 AM.
PM SCHEDULE FOR KIDS!
3:00 PM- KIDS WILL MEET IN THE OLD GYM.!3:10 PM- KIDS ARE BROUGHT TO THE KIDS CLUB ROOM WHERE SNACK IS SERVED.!3:30-4:30- 15 MIN. ROTATING STATIONS!4:30-6:00- STRUCTURED FREE PLAY UNTIL ALL KIDS ARE PICKED UP.!
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Aitkin Public Library -110 First Ave. NE, Aitkin218-927-2339 • www.ecrlib.org
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00am-5:30pmTues & Thurs: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm
Resources available at your library:• Interactive children’s area with Lego table, puppet
show, educational toys & games• Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks, & eBooks to borrow• Public access computers, Wi-Fi, scanner, fax machine,
printer & color copier• Cell phone and electronic device charging station• Keurig coffee brewing system• Current issues of favorite magazines and local
newspapers• Community rooms available to reserve upon request
or a first-come, first-served basis
FREE library programs and events:
Computer TutoringWhen: TuesdaysTime: 11:00-11:45 AM or 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Individual tutoring on software, hardware, email, Inter-net, eBooks, etc. Please call the library for an appoint-ment.
ECRL Region Wide Read Book Discussion and Author Visit
Join us as we welcome Minnesota author Leif Engerwhose novel Virgil Wander is the selection of the 3rd An-nual ECRL Read. Each year we encourage readers acrossthe region to read the same book and come together asa community around one book. All ages are welcome toattend, and no registration is necessary.
The Book DiscussionWhen: Thursday, November 21Time: 6:00pm
Author VisitWhen: Saturday, November 23Time: 10:30 am
This program is funded with money from Min-nesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Christmas TeaWhen: Sunday, December 8Time: 2:00 pm
The Friends of the Aitkin Library are hosting their annualChristmas Tea. Come join them for an afternoon of holiday music, poetry, cookies, and, of course, tea! Thisyear's special musical guest is classical guitarist SamuelHines.
All ages are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required at ecrlib.org.
Winter Preschool StorytimeWhen: Thursdays, December. 5-February 13Time: 10:30 AM
A fun time for preschool children to come to the libraryfor books, crafts and activities. No need to register. (Ages 3-5, siblings welcome)
Holiday Craft NightWhen: Thursday, December 5Time: 6:00 pm
Join us at the Library for a fun evening of crafting. We will be making a variety of items to get you ready for the holiday season, including tree ornaments, gift labels, and cards. We will also have the button machines out to make festive buttons. Recommendedfor ages 13 and up. Registration required, as space and materials are limited. Register at ecrlib.org.
A Visit with SantaWhen: Tuesday, December 10Time: 6:00 pm
Santa Claus is going to be at the Aitkin Public Library to visit with children, read a holiday story, and sit for pictures.
The Aitkin Women of Today will also be making holiday crafts with the children.
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