Have a blast learning how to draw adorable animals, cute food characters, fun objects and more with our easy step-by-step techniques. New themes and projects as we explore different materials like oil pastels, watercolor and more. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire.

TV viewing is rapidly migrating from traditional cable/satellite TV to internet-based streaming TV. Weigh the opportunities, downsides and best options if you're considering whether or how to "cut the cable/satellite TV cord." We'll provide both a high-level overview of how the TV streaming market is evolving, and a practical summary of the pros and cons of various streaming content and setup options, costs and required action steps. Finally, we'll demo a typical streaming setup and share some resources to help you tailor your own setup to your viewing and budget preferences.

Explore how the fragmented and often confusing array of TV streaming options evolve, and discuss ways to best align your TV streaming content and equipment setup with your viewing and budget preferences. Various tools, resources and hacks will also be discussed and demonstrated to help enhance your streaming experience. Bring your streaming questions and issues!

Explore the magic of light and reflection as you build your own kaleidoscope. Uncover the science behind dazzling patterns in this hands-on adventure in art, science and imagination. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Explore popular DNA kits, interpret results and use them to enhance your family research. You'll also learn to navigate unexpected matches and understand the pros and cons of genetic testing in genealogy.

Explore popular DNA kits, interpret results and use them to enhance your family research. You'll also learn to navigate unexpected matches and understand the pros and cons of genetic testing in genealogy.

Say Bye, bye, bye to boring old fitness classes. Tonight it's gonna be an epic night at dance fitness. Tell me why, because you are the fire and energy for evening of working out with Cassie to the tunes from Boy Bands!

Groove, move and get fit through dance! Excellent for the mind, body and soul! Improve balance, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular strength as you have fun dancing. No prior dance experience is required. Everyone is welcome. Wear comfortable workout clothing and athletic shoes.

It's never too late to start your musical journey! Whether you're a beginner or returning to your instrument, we’ll create a personalized lesson plan tailored to your goals and experience. Learning to play musical instruments as an adult stimulates brain function and is a great way to express your creativity. Our instructors are experienced in teaching adult students; they will give you the knowledge, technique and confidence to play music. Daytime piano lessons are scheduled on Monday through Thursday at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. 4-week short session starts on Tuesday 9/15, Wednesday 9/16, Thursday 9/17 8-week long session starts on Monday 10/19 Weekly 45-minute lessons are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday. Individual lesson times will be confirmed through email or phone. Register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. 4-week Fall Session Lesson Dates: Tuesdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 Wednesdays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 Thursdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 8-week Fall Session Lesson Dates: Mondays: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 Tuesdays: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (no lesson on 11/24 due to Thanksgiving) Wednesdays: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (no lesson on 11/25 due to Thanksgiving) Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (no lesson on 11/26 due to Thanksgiving)

Join a team of your peers to tackle one of five crazy challenges! You will have the chance to express your creativity, problem-solving skills and engage in teamwork before presenting your solutions at a regional tournament! Grades 3-8 Teams of 5-7 members work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Teams creatively present their solutions in a performance at a regional tournament. Destination Imagination (DI) is the world's largest creative problem-solving competition for youth, with thousands of participants across the U.S. and around the world. DI teams typically meet once each week from November through mid-March. Each team is managed by a parent volunteer and sets their own meeting schedule. Minnetonka Schools DI teams consistently take top honors at every level! Participants learn to think on their feet, develop collaboration and leadership skills and have fun! MORE ABOUT DI: Destination Imagination is a project-based program that builds participants’ creativity, problem solving and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. The goals of Destination Imagination are for participants to: Foster creative and critical thinking. Learn and apply creative problem solving. Develop teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills. Nurture research and inquiry skills. Enhance and apply written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Encourage competence in, enthusiasm for and commitment to real-life problem solving. ABOUT OUR DI TEAMS: Minnetonka Schools DI Teams... Consist of 5-7 members, often from the same school. Typically meet once each week from November to mid-March. Work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Present their solutions in a short performance at regional, state and global tournaments. State tournament typically occurs around Spring Break, with Global Finals in May. Develop collaboration and leadership skills, think on their feet and have fun! ****Meeting dates and times will be set according to the Team Managers’ and participants’ schedules once teams are formed. TEAM MANAGERS: Each team needs an adult Team Manager to facilitate team meetings, tournament logistics and team safety. A good DI Team Manager must: Have a good sense of humor Appreciate creativity and innovation Enjoy working with children and young adults Be interested in helping young people learn creativity, teamwork and problem solving Have a positive and friendly attitude Training, resources and support for Team Managers will be provided. If you are interested in becoming a team manager, please indicate this when you are registering. Find out more about being a team manager here: Team Manager IMPORTANT DATES: Team Challenges Released: See link here DI Teams Created: Late October/Early November All Metro Team Manager Workshop (District 287): TBD West/ Southwest Metro Tournament: Dates for those events will be posted here. State (Affiliate) Tournament: TBD Global Finals: TBD (for those that advance)

Dodge, duck and dive on the court! You will boost your fitness, reflexes and athletic coordination through high-energy matches designed to create a fun, active team environment.

Join us for our community dodgeball tournament that’s all about having a good time! This event is designed to be lighthearted and fun—not overly competitive. All referees are local high school students who are here to help keep games moving smoothly, but don’t expect instant replays or pro-level calls. The focus is on laughter, teamwork, and enjoying the game with friends. Whether you win or get knocked out early, the real goal is to have fun and be part of the action! $35 PER TEAM (Maximum of seven members per team). One person from each team should register and indicate team members. Registration closes Thursday, October 8th IMPORTANT: All participants need to complete the following waiver by Thursday, October 8th- CLICK HERE .

Learn to teach your dog calm behavior, good manners, basic cues, leash walking and mental enrichment while building a trusting bond through positive training and science-based behavior techniques for dogs of all ages. One adult must be present per dog, with a current limit of two people per dog. The first week is a humans-only orientation—no dogs. Attendance at four classes is required to graduate.

Explore a fascinating world of characters, patterns, texture and vibrant color. Appetites don’t stand a chance against the realistic pizza drawing you will create as you focus on proportion, detail and shading techniques. Our adorable Baby Sloth will help you practice expression and character design, while our art history portrait of Hiawatha introduces cultural appreciation and portrait composition just in time to celebrate the fall season. Each lesson blends imagination with strong art fundamentals.