Explore the fascinating world of gut health! Learn how food, lifestyle and probiotics support digestion, immunity and mood. Plus make your own probiotic-rich sauerkraut to take home! Learn practical ways to support digestion and a healthy microbiome. Explore how nutrient-rich, probiotic and prebiotic foods nourish your gut, along with the role of supplements like digestive enzymes and probiotics. Discover the gut-brain connection and its impact on mood, immunity and overall health, plus lifestyle practices like mindful eating.

Embark on a flavorful adventure as you explore the art of fermentation! Learn research-based techniques and get hands-on experience making sauerkraut and fermented vegetables to take home. Explore food safety and acidity to the proper equipment, food and jar preparation and fermenting techniques. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from UMN Extension, this workshop promises to be both enlightening and fun.

Create festive drawings that shine with creativity and style, all centered around seasonal celebrations. Build artistic skills, express emotions and showcase your unique ideas while bringing winter-inspired artwork to life! Beyond the page, every lesson sharpens strategic thinking and self-expression. Whether we are capturing dynamic emotions or mastering new techniques, you will build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Give the gift of creativity and create lasting memories.

Create a mezze-style charcuterie board with scratch-made dips, Greek meatballs and handmade pita, complemented by fresh and pickled vegetables, olives, fruit and nuts, arranged as a vibrant, artful centerpiece for sharing. Equipment: Food processor or blender, stand mixer recommended Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Unleash your imagination as you draw bold dragons with striking personalities. Explore shading, texture and dramatic color then show off epic artwork that brings every creature roaring to life! Using color pencils, Sharpies and markers. Explore shading, texture, dramatic color effects and all the details that make dragons come to life. Epic artwork your artist will be proud to show off!

Get ready for a legendary week of creativity! Draw bold, poster-sized dragons in every shape and each with their own unique personality. Using colored pencils, Sharpies, markers and pastels, explore shading, texture and dramatic color effects to make your dragons come to life. Imagination, adventure, and epic artwork your artist will be proud to show off. An unforgettable week! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle and recess attire.

This American Heart Association class teaches CPR and Airway Obstruction, first aid and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children and infants. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Certification received: American Heart Association Heartsaver for Adult, Infant, and Child, CPR, First Aid, and AED (valid for two years).

Home buying can be a stressful experience with a lot of new information. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully purchase your first home. Learn about realty planning, mortgages, real estate searches, home inspections and more.

Join us to learn passing, catching, de-flagging and strategies! Build confidence, learn life lessons and have fun in a positive environment. Get ready to run, pass, and score your way to Flag Football success with Skyhawks Flag Football camp. Set to be an Olympic Sport in 2028, this camp emphasizes skill development, strategy, teamwork and sportsmanship. The camp will culminate with a "Game-Day" experience where participants will have the chance to showcase their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, this camp is the perfect platform to learn, compete, and have a blast on the flag football field. All equipment provided. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Get ready to run, pass and score! You will learn flag football fundamentals and team strategy through active drills, ending the week with an exciting final scrimmage. Get ready to run, pass, and score your way to Flag Football success with Skyhawks Flag Football camp. Set to be an Olympic Sport in 2028, this camp emphasizes skill development, strategy, teamwork and sportsmanship. The camp will culminate with a "Game-Day" experience where participants will have the chance to showcase their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, this camp is the perfect platform to learn, compete, and have a blast on the flag football field. All equipment provided. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Bring your energy to the field for exciting game action! You will sharpen your skills through continuous, organized flag football scrimmages built for players of all experience levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, flag football offers a fun and active experience! All equipment provided. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Step into a full hockey experience! You'll learn stickhandling, passing, shooting and defense through fun, skill-based games that build confidence, teamwork and improve overall performance. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Sticks and pucks are provided.

Introduce your child to the excitement of floor hockey! They will develop basic stickhandling, passing and defensive skills through interactive drills and playful mini-games. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Sticks and pucks are provided.

Discover fundamental principles, tools and techniques necessary to navigate the complexities of retirement planning in today's dynamic financial landscape. In this class we will cover some of the most common concerns among modern retirees including why a financial plan is important, identifying your best strategy for Social Security, how to keep your Medicare premiums to a minimum, when and how to withdraw money from different accounts and most importantly, tax planning throughout retirement.

Children birth to 36 months | non-separating Friday Friends: Let's play! This class is designed to give your child the opportunity to connect with others through play. This class takes place in an environment specifically designed for little ones and provides them the opportunity to practice their budding social and emotional skills. Facilitated by a licensed parent educator, parents will learn how to support the skills necessary for children to thrive in social situations. Once Upon a Storytime: Let's read! Minnetonka ECFE and Helping Us Grow (HUG) invite you and your family to join us for story time. Your family will have a chance to visit with other parents with small children and enjoy stories and songs. Older siblings are welcome. Each family will go home with a free book! Children 12 to 48 months | non-separating Science Fridays: Let's experiment! Through guided activities we will begin the process of inquiry and exploration. Each activity can be easily replicated at home to provide hours of fun for you and your little one.

Stock your freezer and simplify dinner with homemade freezer pizzas and quick no-knead dough pizza, creating easy, healthy and affordable meals the whole family can enjoy on busy nights or anytime together. Equipment: Stand mixer and 12-inch disposable aluminum pizza pans Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Learn to make perfect French macarons with smooth shells, salted caramel buttercream and chocolate glaze. Explore creative decoration ideas to impress your family and friends with these beautiful and delicious treats. Allergy-friendly options are available for those with almond, nut or tree nut allergies (note: this class is not suitable for egg allergies).

Interest in the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has skyrocketed in recent years, with versions of her being included in Disney - Pixar’s "Coco" and Mattel's "Inspiring Women" Barbie dolls. Take a deeper look into Kahlo's biography, her relationship with famed muralist Diego Rivera, her Surrealist movement involvement and the duality that permeates her work. 6/9/26 - A Life Less Ordinary (biography) 7/15/26 - I Paint My Own Reality (surrealism) 8/11/26 - The Two Fridas (duality in life and work)

Making decisions can feel overwhelming in our fast-paced world. Learn practical tools to help you slow down, gain clarity and make loving choices that feel grounded and aligned with your values. Through guided reflection, simple body-based practices and real-life examples, participants will learn how to move beyond fear and scarcity thinking and approach decisions with greater confidence and care, creating an inspired life in the process.