Fall Planting for Spring Bulbs ADULTS Online Plan for spring beauty by preparing in the fall! Learn about selecting bulbs for your desired design effect. Following good growing and care techniques, you will discover how easy bulbs can be.
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Oct. 12, 7 – 8 p.m. A135W Sliding scale based on household income: $9, $15, $25
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Culture and Community ADULTS Online Learn about the many cultures and communities that make up our vibrant Twin Cities!
Native American Storytelling: History of the Ojibewa-Anishanabe A141W: OjibewaAnishanabe storyteller, Bud Johnston of Pipestone, shares the history and traditions of his American Indian tribe and breaks down cultural stereotypes. Hmong 101: Communities and Culture A142W: Listen to a comprehensive and interactive multicultural presentation about the Hmong groups in Minnesota, the Upper Midwest and the entire United States. Offered in partnership with the Hmong Cultural Center. Celebrating Minnesota's African American Community A139W: Members of Minnesota’s Black Community Project will discuss how the book, "Minnesota’s Black Community in the 21st Century" contributes to the history of Minnesota African Americans professions during the pre- and post-civil rights era. My Childhood in El Salvador During Its ivil War A143W: Angie Trimbach will share her experiences of living in El Salvador during the last years of the civil war in El Salvador then lead a discussion on her perspective on the current state of El Salvador.
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Beginning Knitting ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Learn how to make basic knit stitches and how to read a pattern. You will complete a hat and learn how to make a square that can grow into a scarf, afghan or whatever you want! Instructor: Lara Neel
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Oct. 27 – Nov. 24, 6 – 8 p.m. $59 per person
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Mosaic Glass Table Lamp or Candle holder ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Create a colorful 4” x 9” table lamp or 3” x 3” square candle holders! Use precut glass and stencils (or get creative without a stencil) to make a beautiful work of art. The second night is messy using grout, so dress for a mess and bring old towels. You will learn about glass cutting, mosaic resources and other types of mosaics. A material fee of $35 is payable to Instructor Lindsey Guetter the first night and includes one lamp or three candle holders. Additional candle holders are available for $12 each.
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Nov. 1 and 8, 6 – 9 p.m. $39 per person
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Oct. 11, 7 – 8 p.m. A141W Oct. 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m. A142W Oct. 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m. A139W A143W Dec. 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Each class: $21 per person (senior program member) / $26 (non-member)
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Beyond Book Clubs and Podcasts: Change for Healing and Liberation ADULTS Online If you racially identify as white and are ready to confront white supremacy, join us! Using Layla Saad’s book, “Me & White Supremacy,” participants will be guided through creating personal and collective change in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation. Explore race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and how to move into action for social change. You will need a copy of the book. Instructor: HOPE Speaks
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Sept. 23 – Nov. 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m. (no program Oct. 21) $65 per person
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slpcommunityed.com • 952.928.6061 www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540
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Showing Up for Social Justice: Your Values and Beliefs ADULTS Online It is impossible to ignore the current injustices in our neighborhoods, cities and nation. Do you want to learn more about social justice? Are you struggling to figure out what you can do to support change? Join us as we explore terminology and discuss our role as community members in the quest for justice. Instructor: Kristell Caballero Saucedo
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Oct. 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. A140W $29 per person (senior program member) / $35 (non-member)
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So You Want to Be Anti-Racist? ADULTS Online Are you looking to deepen your understanding of what it means to be antiracist? Gain tools to engage in uncomfortable conversations, develop your racial literacy and begin to unpack how race operates in your everyday life – often without consent and/or acknowledgement! Instructor: HOPE Speaks
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Nov. 3 – Dec. 15, 7 – 8:30 p.m. $65 per person
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