The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The students will receive their certification card and instructions to access a digital copy of the CABS student book at the end of class. Topics cover everything from getting started with your business to collaborating with parents and children, safety, safe sleep practices, caregiving, emergencies, and basic first aid. CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete the core learning objectives to receive certifications, valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.

Breastfeeding gathering for moms, babies & moms to be. Join us for mom to mom encouragement and meet other moms in your area. Baby weight checks and Lactation Consultant also available to answer questions. Drop in anytime on Wednesdays between 10-11:30 am. This is a FREE offering provided by Chisago County Public Health at the North Branch Area Education Center.

Unlock your inner cookie artist! Prepare to be amazed as you transform simple sugar cookies into edible masterpieces. In this hands-on class, you'll dive into the enchanting world of royal icing. Learn insider tips and professional techniques to create stunning, detailed cookies - so gorgeous, they're almost too beautiful to eat. You'll decorate a collection of Christmas cookies and take home a recipe to continue to practice your new found skills. All supplies are included in registration, just bring your creative spirit. Please enter through door #3.

Create cookies that are (almost) too pretty to eat! Spend a cozy fall evening learning the art of royal icing in our hands-on decorating class. We’ll guide you through creating breathtaking fall-themed designs, from rustic pumpkins to cozy sweaters. Imagine the compliments you’ll receive! This class is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy learning something new! You’ll leave with a box of your own masterpieces and our special recipe to recreate the magic at home. Enter in door #3.

Create your own family painting by painting letters on Christmas ornaments on canvas. Great gift for your family or for a friend. All materials included in the class fee.

Construct a wall hanging, make a card, design a collage...or just chill and create!

What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area. While your child completes the screening, a parent/guardian will fill out a brief social-emotional questionnaire.

North Branch Community Education and Right Away Driving School are partnering to provide Driver’s Education to the North Branch area.Classes will be held on the North Branch High School (NBHS) campus. Important Course Information: After registering, you will receive a Driver’s Ed confirmation email. Within that email, there will be a link to an Information Document from Right Away Driving School. This document must be completed in full before your child can attend class. If it is not completed, your child will not be able to participate. 30 Hours of Classroom Instruction: Students under 18 are required to complete 30 hours of in-class instruction before they may take the permit test. Once the 30 hours of classroom instruction are completed, Right Away Driving School will upload the student’s Blue Card directly to the DMV website, as Blue Cards are no longer issued in physical form. The Blue Card uploaded to the DMV serves as proof of course completion in order to take the permit test. After passing the permit test, students may drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older. Scheduling the Permit Test Option 1: At Right Away Driving School Note: At our other locations (North Branch), we only offer the permit test on the last day of an in-person class. This option is only available if we have an instructor available. Click here to sign up for a permit test at North Branch on the LAST DAY of CLASS: https://www.rightawaydrivingschool.com/north-branch-permit-testing You may take the permit test on the last day of class if: You have completed all 10 days You are at least 15 years old You have passed the final exam with 80% or higher. Not able to make it on the last day of class? No worries You can choose a date that works best for your family at our Forest Lake location. Click here to sign up for a permit test with R.A.D: https://www.rightawaydrivingschool.com/forest-lake-permit-testing Option 2: At Your Local DMV Schedule an appointment at the DMV by clicking: HERE Starting April 1, 2025: Blue Slips are uploaded directly to the DMV. You will receive a confirmation email once the upload is complete. Please do not go to the DMV until you receive this confirmation email. What Is the Typical Class Like? What Is Needed? What to bring: Highlighter, notebook, writing utensil, and computer or phone (Driver manuals & Folder are provided) Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3 hours per day Fridays are done virtually at home Class size: Maximum of 20 students Class structure: Daily review, Chapter reading, Worksheets, Group activities & Chapter testing What If My Child Needs to Miss a Day? If your child misses a day, they may make it up the same day at home or over the weekend, as long as they fill out the Make-Up Day form that morning. We will upload their work to the Flexi dashboard. Students are only allowed to complete up to 3 hours of Driver’s Education in one day. The instructor will review Make-Up Day procedures with students during the first day of class. *The cost of the course includes behind-the-wheel instruction with Right Away Driving School . Please be sure to schedule behind-the-wheel lessons directly with Right Away. For any additional questions, please contact: Right Away Driving School – Main Office 255 Highway 97, Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-253-7977 EMAIL: INFO@RIGHTAWAYDRIVINGSCHOOL.COM WEBSITE: WWW.RIGHTAWAYDRIVINGSCHOOL.COM Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fridays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays: Closed

North Branch Community Education and Right Away Driving School are partnering to provide Driver’s Education to the North Branch area.Classes will be held on the North Branch High School (NBHS) campus. Important Course Information: After registering, you will receive a Driver’s Ed confirmation email. Within that email, there will be a link to an Information Document from Right Away Driving School. This document must be completed in full before your child can attend class. If it is not completed, your child will not be able to participate. 30 Hours of Classroom Instruction: Students under 18 are required to complete 30 hours of in-class instruction before they may take the permit test. Once the 30 hours of classroom instruction are completed, Right Away Driving School will upload the student’s Blue Card directly to the DMV website, as Blue Cards are no longer issued in physical form. The Blue Card uploaded to the DMV serves as proof of course completion in order to take the permit test. After passing the permit test, students may drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older. Scheduling the Permit Test Option 1: At Right Away Driving School Note: At our other locations (North Branch), we only offer the permit test on the last day of an in-person class. This option is only available if we have an instructor available. Click here to sign up for a permit test at North Branch on the LAST DAY of CLASS: https://www.rightawaydrivingschool.com/north-branch-permit-testing You may take the permit test on the last day of class if: You have completed all 10 days You are at least 15 years old You have passed the final exam with 80% or higher. Not able to make it on the last day of class? No worries You can choose a date that works best for your family at our Forest Lake location. Click here to sign up for a permit test with R.A.D: https://www.rightawaydrivingschool.com/forest-lake-permit-testing Option 2: At Your Local DMV Schedule an appointment at the DMV by clicking: HERE Starting April 1, 2025: Blue Slips are uploaded directly to the DMV. You will receive a confirmation email once the upload is complete. Please do not go to the DMV until you receive this confirmation email. What Is the Typical Class Like? What Is Needed? What to bring: Highlighter, notebook, writing utensil, and computer or phone (Driver manuals & Folder are provided) Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3 hours per day Fridays are done virtually at home Class size: Maximum of 55 students Class structure: Daily review, Chapter reading, Worksheets, Group activities & Chapter testing What If My Child Needs to Miss a Day? If your child misses a day, they may make it up the same day at home or over the weekend, as long as they fill out the Make-Up Day form that morning. We will upload their work to the Flexi dashboard. Students are only allowed to complete up to 3 hours of Driver’s Education in one day. The instructor will review Make-Up Day procedures with students during the first day of class. *The cost of the course includes behind-the-wheel instruction with Right Away Driving School . Please be sure to schedule behind-the-wheel lessons directly with Right Away. For any additional questions, please contact: Right Away Driving School – Main Office 255 Highway 97, Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-253-7977

Looking for adventure to combat the winter blues? Join the North Branch DnD club! Learn how to play this increasingly popular game; create an interesting character and join your adventuring party as you explore dungeons, defeat dragons and make friends on the way to high adventure. We will meet on Thursdays in the Middle School 707 until 4:30pm. No experience needed. We are including DnD shirts so please include your shirt size when registering. Spots are limited so sign up early. No DnD November 19, 26

Breathing or not breathing - This is all you need to know to determine how to care for your unconscious victim. This CPR class is very easy to learn and to remember. You will learn how to care for an unresponsive person and will be certified for 2 years in Basic Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED. You will have unlimited practice opportunities during your certification period and unlimited digital access to the workbook materials. You will be taught how to help a choking victim, how to recognize if there is a problem and gain confidence in your skills. This class does not have a written test.