Community Education Coordinator: Judy Engebretson: 218-776-3112 Ext 102 Early Childhood Family Education/School Readiness: Andrea Churness, Stacie Petterson: 218-776-3112 Ext 223 Adult Basic Education/GED: Sherry Hjelle: 218-776-2789 (W), 218-688-1558 (C)

You may also obtain information on Community Ed classes through: Fosston radio (Tom Lano), the school web site: www.clearbrook-gonvick.k12.mn.us, weekly newspaper updates, some local businesses, email (send your request to: jengebre@clearbrook-gonvick.k12.mn.us) or on Facebook!

BEGINNER CAKE DECORATING Kari Wittenberg Using pre-made cupcakes, Kari will teach you how to decorate using frosting and fondant. Join your friends and have some fun decorating! Bring a rubber spatula, flat knife (such as a butter knife), and a jar of frosting Tuesday, March 28 6:45-8:00 PM Clearbrook Com Center Banquet Room $13.00 CAKE DECORATING 2.0 Kari Wittenberg

This class will teach the basics of crumb coating, smooth frosting finish, & accenting your cake. Prerequisites: You should have taken the beginner class or have some previous experience

with decorating. EVERYONE MUST BRING: 1) 2- 9" round cakes 2) 2 batches of buttercream frosting (one batch of white and one batch split into 2-3 colors of your choice) 3) rubber spatula & metal smoother or large flat knife 4) 3 frosting bags 5) frosting tips: #3, #22, #103 The supplies are readily available at Hobby Lobby, Joann's Fabric, or Walmart. Contact Kari with questions: 701-388-9018. April 25 6:45-8:00 PM Clearbrook Com Center Banquet Room $13.00 6th Annual Bear Share Science Fair: Thursday, March 30 from 4:30-6:30. Classroom projects and Science Fair projects on display. Football team Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser, Freewill donations (minimum suggested $5.00) Everyone welcome!!! Spring Bear Wear orders! March 30, 4:30-6:30. Samples available. New items: shorts, t-shirts, tanks, lightweight hoodies & jackets. Infant-adult sizes. Fundraiser for Summer Recreation.

RAPE PREVENTION & SELF-DEFENSE Police Chief Dan Gazelka and volunteers This class is for females (ages: teenagers and up). We encourage mothers and daughters to take this class together. The class will include lecture and self-defense training. Instructors will walk through case studies of real rape cases and will discuss prevention techniques. Please wear comfortable clothing. This class is being taught as a public service. The fee is for Community Education. Tuesday, April 4 6:30-8:30 PM CG School Library $3.00 each / Max $5.00/family

“Early Bird” Garage & Craft/Vendor Sale GARAGE AND CRAFT SELLERS/VENDORS

WELCOME! Reserve your spot in the

gym to sell your articles at a group sale. Setup begins at

6:45 am Saturday morning. You may set up an extra clothes rack/table if room is available. If participation is not sufficient,

deposits will be returned. Registration deadline is March 22. (Late registration will

be taken if space is available.)

Saturday, April 1 8:30 AM-NOON Clearbrook-Gonvick School Gym Fee per table = $15.00 for 1, $20 for 2

DEFENSIVE DRIVING-Glenn Rettmann

Participants receive a thorough review of the “rules of the road”, with an emphasis on defensive driving practices. If you are 55 or older, successful completion of this class will allow you to receive a discount on your auto

insurance. Note: If you’ve previously completed an 8 hour class you need only register for the 4 hour “refresher” course. Note: Please enter through door #12 on the north side. Mon, April 3 (refresher class) 5:00-9:00 PM Room 414 $15.00 Mon & Tues April 3 & 4 (8 hr) 5:00-9:00 PM Room 414 $20.00

REGISTER EARLY!!

CANCELLATION - WEATHER On days school is closed for weather, observed holidays, etc, Community Education classes will not be held.

Please pre-register one week ahead. Unfortunately, some classes are canceled if there is a lack of pre-registration. Late registration will be taken if space is available and the class is being held. You will be notified if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment and a refund will be made. Unless you are notified, you should meet at the time and place designated. No refunds will be made after the first night of class. Mail to: CG Community Ed, 16770 Clearwater Lake Road, Clearbrook, MN 56634 or call 776-3112 ext 102. Community Education Advisory Council: Amy Rankin, Lucie Thompson, Shirley Graftaas, Kris Snyder, Sharon Bergerson, Ashley Krog, Sherry Hjelle, Crystal Smith, Naomi Shamp, Savanna Rankin, Kari Shamp, Tucker Lene. If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Council, please talk to a member or Judy. There are 4 meetings/year.

CG Community Ed Registration Form

(If you are registering for Defensive Driving, your name must be printed exactly as it is on your driver’s license. Include birth date.)

Name _________________________________________

(For Defensive Driving Course only: BIRTH DATE ____________)

Address ______________________________________

City & Zip ____________________________________

Home Phone ______________Cell _________________

E-mail _______________________________________ This will include you in future mailings for classes.

Age (x) ____ 5-18 yrs ____ 19-54 yrs _____55 & up Course Title Begin Date

________________________ __________

________________________ __________

Total Enclosed

Make checks payable to: CG Community Education Mail to: Community Education 16770 Clearwater Lk Rd Clearbrook, MN 56634

Simple ways to help our Students!!

Please take a few moments to look this information over and see what you can do. Also, share the information with

neighbors, friends and relatives. Thank you for your support!

Drop off at the school office or send with a student.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Save labels from General Mills, Betty Crocker and many other products. General Mills Box tops for Education donates $.10/label. BoxTops money is used for our Accelerated Reader

program. For a complete list of products go to: www.boxtops4education.com

WE ARE NO LONGER RECYCLING INK OR LASER CARTRIDGES. The money we received was no longer worth the time it took. Please try to recycle at the business where you purchase your ink. Thanks for all the years you helped with this project!

TARGET-TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION When you use a Target card, Target donates 1% of your purchase price at Target to our school. Please make sure you have designated our school to

receive the funds. With the Target Visa card, Target will also donate .5% of all purchases made at other locations. TYSON LABELS

Save your Tyson labels and turn them in. They are worth $.24/label!

LOAVES FOR LEARNING Save all Village Hearth and Country Hearth product labels (they are worth 5 cents each).

LABELS FOR EDUCATION This program will be ending in 2017 so please turn in all labels that you have immediately. MUST HAVE THE UPC CODE & THE POINT VALUE!

SUMMER RECREATION: Watch for Summer Recreation

brochure around the middle of May! Activities for ages 4-14.

Our summer play will be “Pinocchio”. Auditions: Monday, June 19 at 2:30.

Practices: Tue-Fri (6/20-6/23) from 2:30-6:45.

Performances: June 23 & 24 at 7:00 PM

Age 7 & up. Parts for everyone!

More Summer Recreation! Brochure comes out around the middle of May

These are classes we have had recently and we are always

looking to add something new so watch for our brochure and sign up for what interests you!

Science: Growing Up Wild, Lego Robotics,

Electric Circuits, Golf, Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball Camp, Basketball Camp,

Softball and Baseball ages 4-13, Kloster League baseball & softball for ages 9-14

EVERY FAMILY COUNTS!! Are you on the preschool census? If you have a child birth to 4 years old, please call 776-3112, ext. 223 to get on the preschool census. This way you can be sure to get Early Childhood class information, kindergarten registration materials, and other important district information.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION & SCHOOL READINESS SPECIAL EVENTS

These events are open to 0-5 year olds and their parents.

“THE CIRCUS IS COMING!” Here they come. They’re back in town. It’s the greatest show around! All activities will be centered on the fun and magic of a circus show! CG ECFE Rooms Mon, March 27 No Fee 6:00-7:30

SPEEDWAY NIGHT! Join us for a fun night of raceway fun! You and your child will be able to make a box vehicle to take home. If you want, your child may bring

his or her own riding toy for our roadway! CG Elem gym Mon, April 24 No Fee 6:00-7:30 QUESTIONS?? call: 776-3112, ext. 223 Andrea Churness or Stacie Petterson ECFE SPRING CLASSES Mixed Age Classes (Birth to Kindergarten Enrollment)

Wednesday Morning Class: Mar 22-May 3: 9:30-11:30 No class April 19 Thursday Morning Class: Mar 23-May 4: 9:30-11:30 No class April 20 Monday Evening Class: March 20-May 8: 6:00-7:30 No class March 27, April 17, 24

WIC PROGRAM North Country Community Health Services Location: CG School, ECFE Room When: 4th Thursday of the month, except December which is on the 21st, 1:30-3:30 Call for appointments and information: 218-694-6581

SCHOOL READINESS CLASSES

January 9-May 22 Morning Class: Mon/Tue/Fri: 8:00-11:00 Afternoon Class: Mon/Tue/Fri: Noon-3:00 Call Andrea or Stacie for more information at 218-776-3112 Ext 223

Clear Waters Life Center Events

Create It! Community Art Studios: Classes in Gonvick CWLC from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class fee $5.00, free to studio members. Call 218-487-5290, Ext 2, to register. Drop-ins welcome.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE

TO LIFELONG LEARNING

NELL is a 501c(3) non-profit organization, created to enrich the quality of life in our local communities through lifelong learning and the arts. Our goal is to inspire people to learn, to grow, and to give to their communities. For more information on these programs watch the local newspaper, check the school web site (under Community Education) or call Tamara at 218-694-2856 or check the NELL Facebook page. ALL NELL programs are Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am unless noted. Programs are offered free of charge, donations are accepted!

APRIL 5: ROAD TO PONEMAH: The Teachings of Larry Stillday by Michael Meuers

“It’s not about Indians, it’s about People... The overall philosophy is to reconnect all people to nature and inevitably to themselves.” ~Larry Stillday Stillday was a well-known spiritual leader, healer and teacher from Red Lake Nation. He inspired thousands with his teachings about living in harmony, not only with each other, but also with nature. He passed on in May 2014, but his message survives. Meuers has worked in public relations for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians for more than twenty years. Meuers will discuss his relationship with Stillday and the resulting book and will have copies available for purchase. Location: Gonvick Community Center at 9:30 APRIL 12: Minnesota Gold: Conversations with

Northland Athletes with Packy Mader Patrick has had a lifetime fascination with Minnesota sports, history, and geography. He combined those pursuits with his interest in elite international sporting events to research, interview, and write about fifty-seven living athletes from Minnesota who competed at the highest level. The result is Minnesota Gold, a fact-filled yet inspiring book that spans the years 1948 – present, covering a wide range of sports, both men and women, and represents every geographical part of the state. Location: Kingo Church in Fosston at 9:30

APRIL 19: Life in Minnesota before Euro-Americans. Dr. Jeremy Nienow

Have you ever been curious about how long people have been living in the area we know today as Minnesota? Join archaeologist Jeremy Nienow for a presentation on what life was like in Minnesota thousands of years before Euro-American colonization. Find out what archaeologists know about past lifeways, religion, identity and culture by broadly examining the artifacts and sites of the period from 10,000 years ago until the 1500s. Location: Faith Lutheran Church Bagley at 9:30

APRIL 26: Tour of Enbridge Pipeline Operations in Clearbrook and northern Minnesota. Enbridge employees will host a bus tour of operations in our region. Preregistration is required by Wednesday April 19. Meet at the Clearbrook Legion Meeting room in the Community Center at 9am. Bus will leave at 9:30. MAY 3: The Conservation Treatment of Fine Art at the Minnesota State Capital. Denis Gardner, MN Historic Preservation National Register Historian & Bob Herskovitz, MNHS Outreach Conservator As part of the restoration of the State Capitol, all of the fine art in the building was evaluated and, as needed, treated to restore and preserve it for future generations. This program will begin with Denis Gardner providing some background and context for the art. Bob Herskovitz, will follow with an illustrated talk describing and showing the process and results. Location: Bagley American Legion at 9:30 MAY 10: Guarding the Resources Exploring Minnesota's Game Warden/Conservation Officer service from its inception in 1887 to the present. The program is based on dates and events that lead from one Game Warden covering the entire state to today's force of 150 Officers. Dennis Huwe was a Game warden/Conservation Officer for 27 years. Curt Nelson was a Game Warden / Conservation Officer for 20 years. Location: McIntosh Community Center at 9:30 MAY 17: Walking Camino de Santiago: Thomas Wynne In 2014 Tom Wynne, retired owner of Thunderbird Graphics and his wife June, retired nurse from Bemidji, made the pilgrimage on the trail in Spain known as the Camino de Santiago. Tom will discuss the history of the Camino, what the Camino offers today and will share some of their experiences. Location: Good Shepherd in Clearbrook at 9:30 JUNE 10: Bus Trip- Nisswa Stamman Festival Tour will include the Nisswa-Stämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival featuring folk musicians, dancing opportunities, dance instruction, a cultural children's activity tent, and great Scandinavian food. The day ends with a Smörgåsbord supper. The cost of $65, includes bus, tickets, Smörgåsbord. Lunch on your own. The bus leaves Bagley at 8am and returns about 8pm. Reservations required and $65 paid by Wed, May 31st. Checks to NELL and send to NELL TRIP P.O. Box 585, Bagley, MN 55621. Include a phone or email so details can be sent to you prior to the trip. Because tickets are purchased in advance, we cannot give refunds for cancellations made after May 31.