Did you know? Thanks to a partnership between Teddy's Heart Foundation and the Stacy-Lent Fire Department, our North Branch Vikings football stadium is now equipped with a Safe Station, providing year-round public access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). By attending this class, you'll learn the skills and confidence to use that AED - and potentially save a life if an emergency ever occurs.Join Teddy's Heart Foundation and the Stacy-Lent Fire Department for this FREE community education class focused on emergency life-saving skills. Participants will learn how to recognize a cardiac emergency, perform hands-only CPR, and confidently use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).The interactive class includes hands-on practice using CPR mannequins and training AEDs, giving you the opportunity to build confidence in responding during a real emergency. No previous experience is required.Please note: this is an educational awareness class and does not provide CPR or AED certification.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, coach, teacher, caregiver, or community member, this class will provide practical skills that could help you respond in a cardiac emergency and potentially save a life. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is a partly hands on instruction and party lecture demonstration.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won't have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

Enjoy learning how to form pumpkins from roving wool (wool before it is spun) and make a 2D picture to put in a frame. We will be using a sharp felt needle so poking your finger may be possible. All materials included in the class fee. Take home extra supplies.

This class is great for beginners who want to learn the traditional form of folk painting from the 1800's. All materials included in the class fee.

Enjoy a night out playing volleyball! Have fun with friends and make new ones. All talent levels welcome, pick up style volleyball. Check in and warm up 6:45pm, games start at 7:00pm. Must be at least 18 years of age. Pay each week $5 or purchase a punch card 5 punches for $15. Punch cards maybe purchased at the Community Ed office or at Open Volleyball. Please enter in door #17. No volleyball December 23 and December 30.

Join us for pickleball on our six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced. Cost $5 per Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (pay on site) or $20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025. All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter in door #11.Dates are subject to change based on gym availability.

Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. For security reasons, you need to wear a security badge when walking. Please stop by the community education office to purchase your walking badge. Walking Club is available Monday-Friday, 4-8pm when school is in session. Please enter in door #11 at the high school for walking. Special note: walking area may be limited on event nights.

Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively, and rewarding 4 hour class of guided instruction which will take you through the process of barn quilt painting from beginning to completion. You will learn how to create a barn quilt that looks professional and leave with your own masterpiece, ready for hanging and unequivocal admiration. Finished barn quilt is 2' x 2' on AC panel, 75 paint colors to choose from, and many quilt patterns to choose from. Material fee of $70 payable to instructor at class.

Blended learning is the same program & certification as the classroom course but with the added benefit of watching the videos on your own and at your own pace. This is the "skills" portion of the blended learning. You will meet with the instructor in a group setting and perform the "hands on" training portion of the program. *The online portion must be completed before class and students will bring the completed certificate with them to class. A valid email is needed at registration. The videos work best on a laptop or tablet. (If you are unable to complete the online portion, you will be asked to attend the next skills test.)This class is similar to the Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED Class and First Aid with the main focus being on children. The class includes a 2 year certification and unlimited digital access to the student workbook from American Safety and Health Institute. The full Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid course will include; an online link to all of the program videos, as well as an experienced instructor, dedicated to make the class fun and interesting. This class meets "Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid" requirements for the MN Child Care Licensing Agency. No written test required. Wear comfortable clothing.

North Branch Area Community Education along with the North Branch Beautification Association is hosting a Pickleball Tournament. Proceeds will be going towards the Veterans Memorial. The North Branch Beautification Association Veterans Memorial Committee is working with the North Branch American Legion, North Branch VFW, and the City of North Branch to construct and maintain a regional Veterans Memorial designated the Circle of Honor, to honor all veterans that served honorably in service to our nation. Register by Skill Level3.4 and below - Beginner to Intermediate - 7:30am-12noon - max 32 players3.5 and above - Intermediate to Advance - 12:30-6:00pm - max 32 playersRegister as individuals only. Teams determined from round robin play. Registration fee $30 per personDeadline to register February 16. No refunds after deadline February 16.Registration is limited. So register early! Tournament Format For Each Session: First Two Hours: Round robin doubles play for all players. At end split into two groups of 12-16 players based on player pickleball strength. Each group will have a separate tournament.Second Two Hours: Tournament play for each group. Grouping by same skill levels will make the tournament fun and also competitive. Play 2 of 3 games. Winners advance. 3rd place and consolation play to insure get at least two matches in. Tournament questions please call Community Education at 651-674-1025.

Create beautiful resin earrings or necklaces and more with dried flowers and other options. Students will make 2-3 pieces. All materials included in the class fee.

In our Live 2 B Healthy Strength, Balance & Flexibility class, participants work with a nationally certified fitness professional experienced in 55 adult fitness. This engaging program aims to reduce fall risk and promote independence through a variety of exercises using small balls, light weights, loops, and bands. Classes focus on building core and stabilizing muscle strength, helping seniors maintain active, meaningful lives. Beyond physical benefits, our sessions foster socialization, combating the stress of isolation and creating a supportive community. Join us for a fun and effective way to improve your fitness and connect with others! If you provide SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active or OnePass Health Ins. coverage, the classes are free.SilverSneakers | Silver&Fit | Renew Active | One Pass*To find out if you have coverage, call the Customer Service number on the back of your health insurance card and ask them for your FITNESS ID# (for SilverSneakers, this number is your 16 digit SilverSneakers number that looks like a credit card number). The Fitness ID# is different than your group number or policy number. Limited scholarships are also available to cover fees thanks to a charitable contribution from Allina Health. Contact the Community Ed office for more information.

This painting is Fall in Minnesota. What a great time of the year. Acrylic step by step painting class. All materials included in the class fee.