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ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY EDUCATION

FALL 2017 CLASS AND TRIP CATALOG

SIGN UP BY MAIL - Mail your registration (form on page 16) and check to: Ellsworth Community Education PO Box 1500, Ellsworth WI 54011 IN PERSON - Visit us in the Ellsworth Senior High School, room 225 (the Special Education office) during office hours. OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (715)273-3911 REGISTRATION HINTS - Registration is required at least one to two weeks prior to class starting. Trips have earlier deadlines! Fees must accompany your registration form. Refunds will be given if classes are filled or cancelled by us. If you decide not to take a class, you must notify us at least one week before the first class. Then a refund will be sent to you. (Penalties may apply. Some classes may be nonrefundable.) SCHOOL CLOSINGS - If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all its activities. School closings are announced on WEVR 1550AM, WCCO 830AM, KCUE 1250AM, and KWING 105.9FM

Be an early Bird!

Some classes fill quickly. Please register early, so we can make class enrollment decisions. Am I In? Yes! Unless we call, assume that the course you are enrolled in will be held at the time and place indicated. Cancellation If there is insufficient enrollment for a class in which you are registered, you will be notified by phone and you will receive a full refund. Adults with Disabilities If you need assistance or if you have a question about accessibility, please call (715)273-3911. Reduced Fees Upon request, reduced/waived fees may be available. Please call (715)273-3911. COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF Sandy Radkey, Coordinator (715)273-5724 Kelly Bergner Administrative Assistant (715)273-3911. The Ellsworth Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental

status, sexual orientation, sex, including transgender status, change of sex or gender

identity, disability, age (except as authorized by law), military status or physical,

mental, emotional or learning disability

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Community Education Class Listings School Theater Page 3 Trips Page 4 Drivers Education Page 6 Home and Hobbies Page 4-9 CPR Page 9 Computer Classes Page 9 Sports & Fitness Page 10-12

Hunter Safety Courses Page 13 Registration Info. Page 15 Registration FORM Page 16

The Ellsworth Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status,

parental status, sexual orientation, sex, including transgender status, change of

sex or gender identity, disability, age (except as authorized by law), military

status or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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Senior Tax Exchange (S.T.E.P.) Program This program allows senior citizens at least 62 years of age to directly participate in the education of our students or operation of our schools. It is a great opportunity for our senior citizens to share their talents with our children and staff while increasing the resources available to our students and staff. In exchange for work completed, senior citizens will receive a specified payment up to the value of their local school property taxes. If you are at least 62 years old and would like to share your talents with our children and staff in our schools in exchange for a specified payment towards your local school property taxes, or for more information on this program please call 715-273-3900 – Barry Cain, Superintendent Ellsworth Community School District. You can also visit our website for more information on this program: http://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/

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DRIVERS EDUCATION Safety & Respect Driving School Now enrolling for classes, and behind the wheel training. Classes are held at the Ellsworth High School. Enroll on-line at www.safetyandrespect.com Select the Ellsworth location when enrolling on-line. (715) 855-5146

SCHOOL THEATER

EHS is happy to announce their fall musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast! We hope you'll "Be Our Guest" for this truly magical telling of a classic fairy tale about a brave young woman and a cursed prince. The show will run at 7:30pm November 2-4 and November 9-11 with a special 2pm matinee on Sunday, November 12th. Tickets will be on sale October 1st at the Ellsworth High School office.

On the Ellsworth High School Stage:

Beauty and the Beast- Nov. 2-4, and 9-11 and 2 p.m matinee on Sunday Nov. 12 Check with the Ellsworth High School Office to see when tickets become available for purchase. 715-273-3904

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TRIPS AND TOURS

10-Day Britain & Ireland Delight (July 2018) Explore the cultural diversity and breathtaking countryside of Britain and Ireland with their imposing city spires, wild Highland landscapes and such highlights as the idyllic Lake District, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin's Trinity College and Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. Start and end in London with an optional extension to Paris. Tour operator: CostSaver Tour pace: Rapid 9-Day Flavors of Italy (August 2018) Start in Rome and end in Venice! With the food & culinary tour Flavors of Italy, you see the sites in Rome, participate in cooking lessons, wander the streets of Venice, and gain insight from professional chefs. Tour operator: Trafalgar Tour pace: Leisure 11-Day Beyond Band of Brothers (July 2018) This tour stops at Omaha Beach and Bastogne, as well as attractions like Mont Saint-Michel,

free time in Paris and the Sound of Music Tour. This tour is the perfect compromise for couples and families that are looking for a balanced European holiday. Tour operator: Beyond Band of Brothers. Tour pace: Rapid

For more information on these AND other tours, contact Jess at 651-492-6770 or by email at

historicaltoursbyjess@travelleaders.com **Travelers must be 18 by date of departure

HOME AND HOBBIES

Brush Strokes Painting Party! Christmas Theme Join us in painting a Christmas theme on a wood pallet. This pallet painting class is instructor led, step-by-step, to create a fun pallet painting on a wood pallet. Minimum of 8 needed to hold event. Max 25. Date: Monday Dec. 4th

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 Location: TBD (you will get a confirmation call and location once you sign up. It will be in the Ellsworth area) Deadline for sign up: Nov. 28

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Brush Strokes Painting Party! FOR KIDS!! We will be painting a Halloween themed painting! This class is instructor led, step-by-step. Each participant will go home that night with their own work of art. Minimum of 8 needed to hold event. Max 25. Parent is welcome to sign up and paint with your child as a “mommy/daddy and me” outing for $15 fee! Date: Monday Oct. 23 Time: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $15 Deadline for sign up: Oct. 17 Location: High School FACE Room

Navigating Social Security What you need to know before you collect Social Security Benefits. Be confident you are making an informed decision about your Social Security Benefits. This course will answer: - What are your Social Security Benefits and how are they determined? Should I claim as early as possible or can I choose a delayed claiming date to maximize my benefit? - What if I choose to work and receive benefits? - Are there strategies to help optimize my benefits? Date: Wed. Oct. 4th Time: 6:00-7:30 Location: Ellsworth High School IMC Cost: $2 Deadline to sign up: Sept. 30 Instructor - Michael Pepin Preparing Perennials For Winter and Beyond Join in on this class to hear from a Master Gardener Instructor who will discuss which plants are best pruned, Divided & transplanted in the fall. Demonstration of how to Divide various perennials & why. Date: Wed. Sept. 20 Time: 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2 Deadline for sign up: Sept. 15

Location – Ag Room High School

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"A System for Life's Transitions" Give yourself and those you love the gift of peace of mind. Be ready for the inevitable transitions in your life by having all your important papers and financial information organized and accessible. Learn to use the "Ready or Not" system which helps you not only identify your assets and debts, but also basic needs such as medications, medical records, passwords and end of life requests. It will help you uncover any missing pieces in your overall life plan. Date: Wednesday Sept. 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 Location: Ellsworth High School IMC Cost: $30 Includes workbook ($30 for individual or married couple sharing book) Deadline to sign up: Sept. 20

Learn to Crochet Join in as we learn to crochet. We will make a scarf. Make either a 5” x 40” or a 6” x 72” scarf. Needed for class: 1 skein worsted weight yarn for a scarf 5” x 40” 2 skeins worsted weight yarn for a scarf 6” x 72 Crochet hook H, and a plastic needle. Date: Oct. 16 Time: 6:30-8:00 Cost: $19.00 Deadline for sign up: Oct. 10

Sign Making Class Gain experience using one of our newest pieces of equipment in the woods lab, our CNC Router, to make a cedar sign. The sign will be approximately 30"x18" you will be able to design it and use the router to cut the design into the sign. The first night we will make and design the sign and the second night we will do the finishing. Date: Oct. 11 and Oct. 18 Time: 6:00-7:30 Location: Ellsworth High School Tech Lab Cost: $30 Deadline to sign up: Oct. 5 Minimum amount of participants required

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Raising Your Spirited Child Workshop This workshop will help you understand your child’s temperamental traits (and your own) and identify cues leading up to challenging behavior. It will help you cope with tantrums and blow-ups when they do occur and help you develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles. The workshop series will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays in October at the Pierce County Office Building in Ellsworth, Lower Level Meeting Room. This workshop is put on by Family Living Educator Lori Zierl from Pierce County UW Extension. Call the UW Extension Office for more information and to register. 715-273-6781. Class is Oct. 3, 10 and 17th at 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. You MUST register for this class through UW Extension (Do not send in registration to school for this one). There is a $15 fee for the Workbook and materials. Call the UWEX Office for more Information and to register. 715-273-6781

Christmas Cookie Exhange

Join a kitchen full of bakers as we listen to Christmas music and bake cookies! Take home at

least 8 dozen cookies at the end of the class. We’ll be baking some decorated cookies, some

peppermint cookies, and many other Christmas cookie favorites! Bring containers to take

your cookies home in.

Date: Saturday Dec. 9th Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Ellsworth High School Foods Room Cost: $ 36 Deadline to sign up: Nov. 29 Minimum amount of participants – 8 required Mommy/Daddy and Me Gingerbread House This class is for children ages 4 and up and a mom/dad to help their child construct a one of a kind lovely gingerbread house. Come and spend quality time with your child while your instructor Julie Winegar guides you with tips and ideas to make a beautiful gingerbread masterpiece! The house and glue (frosting) and some candy will be provided. Please bring one bag of candy to share with the group for additional decoration on the houses so we have lots to choose from! Each mom or dad and child will work on the same house and will bring that house home with you. All material will be provided (except the one bag of candy each pair brings with to share with group). The fee is for mom and one child. If you want to make an additional house for a 2nd child the additional fee would be $12.

Date: Friday Dec. 8 Cost: $19 Fee is for adult and child for one house (additional $12 for a 2nd gingerbread house) Bring a bag of candy to share Time: 6:00-8:30 Deadline to sign up: Nov. 24 Location: High School FACE Room 102 Kitchen

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FALL 2017 ROBOTIC CLASSES Offered Through Pierce County 4-H

NXT’s 101 Introduction to Lego Robotics (Grades 4-12) LEGO

MINDSTORMS NXT is the second generation of robotics products from the LEGO group. These robots

will introduce entry-level robotics with state-of-the art hardware and easy-to-use programming software.

This robotics workshop series youth will spend two nights building and programing the LEGO

MINDSTORMS Robots. From using light sensors, touch sensors, (new color sensors) ultrasonic sensors

to using sound sensors that making robots speak, youth grades 4th through grades 12 will use their

critical thinking skills. Two sessions will be offered and youth are welcome to participate in one or both of

these nights.

MUST REGISTER! CLASSES WILL FILL UP!

Date: Oct. 5th & 12th - Time- 6:00-8:00

Cost: Free but MUST register by calling 715-273-6781. BY Sept. 15h!

Location: Seyforth Building, Fairgrounds.

Advanced Robotic Class

The Pierce County 4-H volunteers will be offering a new three class robotics series for youth

who have attended one or more robotics workshop series. Youth will have the opportunity to enhance

their skill sets in the areas of robot construction, computer programming and evaluation. Using the LEGO

MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 education kits as well as the NXT LEGO expansion kits youth will have the

chance to use more functioning parts to enhance functionality of designs and will explore a different side

of computer programing. The expansion kits have an additional 900 LEGO parts!!

This is a 3 class series building a dragster bot and racing it, First class we'll experiment with gear trains

and then build our bot. Second class, we will finish building our bot and learn how to use our sensor and

data blocks to record light and time readings and reuse them in the program and display our

results. Third class each team will modify their bots design to make the fastest running bot. a fourth

class is available in case we need an extra day to achieve our goals, it will be determined during the third

class if we need it.

MUST REGISTER FOR ROBOTIC CLASSES

Date: November 2nd

, 9th and 28th

Cost: Free but MUST register by calling 715-273-6781 BY SEPT. 29th!

Location: Seyforth Building, Fairgrounds

Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

These Lego Robotics Programs are available and operated through Pierce County 4-H

Program and their Volunteers. These classes above are open to anyone but on limited

availability as offered through 4-H first. Call for openings!

Pierce County 4-H offers other Robotic, lego and other stem opportunities. Check into

enrolling in 4-H by calling 715-273-6781

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COMPUTER CLASSES

Beginning Computer Concepts & Microsoft Word Beginning

Don't be intimidated by your computer! With just a few easy to-understand lessons from a patient instructor, you can learn how to understand basic computer functions. Learn basic computer terminology. Learn about your desktop and how to save things to it. You'll discover how to create, open, move save, and find your files, how to recognize different file types; how to sort and organize documents into categories that work for you; and other basic computer questions you may have. If we have time in the last session we will cover some internet questions and facebook.

Class is for the very beginner computer user.

3 sessions -

Date: Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 Time: 6:00-8:00 Cost:33.00 Deadline to sign up: Jan. 19 Location – High School (Room TBD) Minimum 5 required

HEALTH & WELLNESS

CPR REFRESHER

American Red Cross Community CPR / AED Refresher This class is intended for

individuals who are currently certified in Adult CPR and/or Child/Infant CPR and want to

keep their certification current. The first hour will cover adult skills and the second hour will

be child/infant skills.

Come to one or both hours.Certification is for 2 years. Date: Oct. 26 Time: 6:30 Adult CPR/AED- 7:15 Child/infant Sign up deadline: Oct. 20 Instructor: Sharlene Kreye Cost: $30 if attending both hours / $27 if attending one hour Location: Ellsworth High School – Come in front doors on Hillcrest Street by school office and follow the signs

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RECREATION AND FITNESS

Ellsworth Dance Team Fall Youth Clinic The Ellsworth Dance Team will be holding a youth clinic for grades K-4. The students will learn a halftime dance that they will perform at an Ellsworth Varsity

football game. The cost is $25.00 and includes a long sleeve tee shirt and admission to the game.

When: Saturday, September 30th 1-3pm

Where: Ellsworth High School Gym

Halftime Performance: Friday, October 6th - Where: Ellsworth Varsity Football Field

Students will receive a registration form at school, and they will be able to return the registration form with payment to their school. Save the date, it will be fun!

Yoga Flow – Fitness Based Yoga

Mixed level stimulating yoga class appropriate for beginner as well as intermediate level practitioners. Regain your energy through asana with a focus on core strength, balance, and flexibility. Find calm and improved focus along with a sense of well being by practicing pranayama. Movement is synchronized to the breath in flow yoga due to the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. The breath acts as an anchor to the movement as you flow from one pose to the next in time with an inhale or an exhale. This joyful yoga class is taught by Certified Specialty Yoga Instructor, Robin Kruse. Robin is also a Group Exercise Instructor and Certified in Group Cycle. Date: Wednesdays starting Sept. 13 – For 8 weeks Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: TBD You will receive a confirmation to class call with the location once we receive your registration Cost: $75 Deadline to sign up: Sept. 11

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FITNESS INFLUENCE STUDIO

The following fitness classes will be held at the Fitness Influence Studio, which is located at W6570 County N, Beldenville WI.

Call or check out the web site to get the latest updated schedule of times and days of classes. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes available! Classes in Strength Training, Interval Training (Cardio/Circuit), Cycle, Yoga, WillPower, Strength & Abs, Cycle & Circuit, Power Yoga, Pilates, Circuit Training, Iron Yoga, Zumba and Turbo

CrossFit, Kids Gymnastics, Kids Dance, Adult Salsa classes. Open lift in the new weight room, day & evening hours. 1 Free Trial Week for all New Members! Summer Swimming Lessons. American Red Cross Level 1-6, Preschool Level 1-3, and Adult Lessons available upon request. Water Aerobics in summe. One on One Personal Training & Fitness Assessment.

For more info on classes, rates, directions, packages, memberships, and fees visit the web

site at www.fitnessinfluence.com or email at heather@fitnessinfluence.com or call 715-821-1125 Instructor: Heather Flock

All workout levels welcome. Call to sign up and get started in a fun fitness program that’s right for you! Sign up and registration will be done directly through the Fitness Influence. Do not send registration form in to Community Ed

COUNTRY FIT NUTRITION

Country Fit Nutrition

273 Morse St.

Ellsworth WI 54011

We will be opening our doors this September. Very excited to bring healthy nutrition

and exercise to our community. Country Fit Nutrition is a nutrition club/smoothly bar that

will offer you healthy protein shakes and teas. We also provide these services:

*Personalized wellness coaching

*Accountability and support

*Personal meal planning

*Exercise and Fitness Classes

*Personal training

*Community Events

Check us out on FB or countryfitwellnessandnutrition.com

Our Schedules and upcoming events will posted there.

*I Look Forward to meeting you and am very passionate about bringing these services to our

community*

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Tae Kwon Do

An alternative form of exercise and a means to defend yourself. Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean-style martial art that stresses using feet and hands as a means of self defense. People of any age or ability are welcome.

Dates: Tuesday Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Cost: grade K-5 $25/per month & grade 6-Adult $30/mo.

Location: St. Francis Parish Hall Instructor: Jerome Wittig & Pam Rathbun

Do not send in payment to Community Ed for Tae Kwon Do. Payment is directly to the instructor at the class.

Adult (35 years and over ) Open Rec Basketball

Not a league format. Recreational co-ed pickup games. Age: Adult – 35 years and over

Date: Every Wednesday and Sunday Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Middle School Gym Contact: Tom Dietzler (715) 273-5023

Adult Mens Open Rec Basketball

Not a league format. Age: Adult

Location: Ellsworth Middle School Contact: John Groh (715) 594-3210 Or Tony Feuerhelm

(715) 792-2567 for more information

Adult Open Rec Volleyball

Not a league format. Recreational co-ed pickup games.

Age: Adult Date: Wednesdays

Location: Ellsworth High School new gym

Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Contact: Pete 612-239-0557

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HUNTER SAFETY COURSES

Sponsored by the Wisconsin DNR. Course certification is required by anyone born after January 1, 1973, to purchase a hunting license and is transferable to other states. Parent or legal guardian must (without exception) accompany minors to registration the first night. Course will consist of 14 hours of lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, videos and range work. Students will be required to satisfactorily complete a workbook, field test and written test before they are certified. Successful graduates will receive a free small game license for the year following their certification. Students with special needs, please contact instructor two weeks before the course. Parents and adults are welcome to take this class. AGE REQUIREMENT: 12 years old within 6 months 2017 Class options are: Prairie View Elementary – Starting Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Instructor Doug Sjostrom 715-448-2517

Ellsworth Rod & Gun – Starting Sept. 18 Instructor - Lee Wright -715-505-0941

Sign up in advance by going to: https://gowild.wi.gov/ Cost: $10.00 payable to instructor on first night Note: Parent or legal guardian is

REQUIRED to be there for registration on the first night!

You can now register on-line. Go to the DNR Website and to Education, then select Hunter, then select Pierce County. A parent is still required to show up the first night.

ELLSWORTH YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS

For information on YOUTH SPORTS – Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball,

Baseball/Softball, Tee-ball, Wrestling, Club Volleyball - visit the Ellsworth Community Youth

Recreation (E.C.Y.R.) website. http://ellsworthyouthrec.com

You can find info on here for signing up for these non- school youth teams/clubs and

the contact info, and when they start and more!

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ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Ellsworth Public Library: (715)273-3209 312 W Main Street, Ellsworth

Hours: Mon. and Fri: 10:00am–6:00pm

Tues-Wed-Thurs: 10:00am–8: 00pm Sat. 9:00am–1:00pm

Young Tots, come & socialize at Preschool Storytime ages 2-5, Play

& Learn for ages 1-5, PJ Storytime for ages 2-7, or join the 1,000 Books Before

Kindergarten challenge!

School age kiddos, have a blast at Legos in the Library, Family Movie

Night, after-school Make & Take or our super-fun STEAM program. Teens (Middle School & High School), join us for Awesome Upcycled Art, Teen Movie Night, our teen cooking class or join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Bus #10 will drop you off on Kinne Street.

Adults, join us for Fitness & Fun, Morning Book Club, Tech Time, or

Job Search Assistance. See Special Events section for upcoming guest speakers.

Special Events

Sep. 12 at 10:00 – Braving It: a Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the

Alaskan Wild | James Campbell

Sep. 27 at 1:30 – Tribute to Elvis & the Superstars (at Zion Covenant Church) Dave Ehlert

Oct. 17 at 10:00 – Identity Theft | Associated National Bank Oct. 25 at 1:30 –

Little Free Library | Todd Bol

Nov. 14 at 10:00 – Funeral Planning | Mahn Funeral Home Nov. 29 at 1:30 – Ghosts of Christmas | Terry Fisk

Dec. 20 – All are welcome to join us for Caroling at Atrium Post Acute Care at 1 p.m. and Preferred Senior Living at 2 p.m.

Our library is proud to display community artwork throughout the year.

A Pierce County Fair Exhibit display will be up in September and the High School Art Show will be up in November. Please contact us if you are interested in showing your work in October or December.

Call or visit our website www.ellsworthlibrary. org for current info on library programs and services, or to access our online catalog www.more.lib.wi.us. You can also find us on facebook!

Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library – The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library

is a non-profit organization whose goals are to improve and promote library services

through fundraising and assisting with programs/events. We can’t do this without

members like you! Email the Friends group at fepl54011@gmail.com or stop by the

library for more information.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF

Sandy Radkey, Coordinator (715)273-5724 email: sandy.radkey@yahoo.com

Kelly Bergner, Administrative Assistant (715)273-3911.

Mail your registration (form on next page) and check to: Ellsworth Community Education

PO Box 1500, Ellsworth WI 54011

IN PERSON Visit us in the Ellsworth Senior High School, room 225 (the Special Education office) during

office hours.

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (715)273-3911

REGISTRATION HINTS 1. Registration is required at least one to two weeks prior to class starting. Trips have

earlier deadlines! 2. Fees must accompany your registration form. 3. Refunds will be given if classes are filled or cancelled by us. If you decide not to take a

class, you must notify us at least one week before the first class. Then a refund will be sent to you. (Penalties may apply. Some classes may be nonrefundable.)

SCHOOL CLOSINGS If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all its

activities. School closings are announced on WEVR 1550AM, WCCO 830AM, KCUE 1250AM,

and KWING 105.9FM

Be an early Bird! Some classes fill quickly. Please register early, so we can make class enrollment decisions.

Cancellation If there is insufficient enrollment for a class in which you are registered, you will be notified by

phone and you will receive a full refund.

Adults with Disabilities If you need assistance or if you have a question about accessibility, please call (715)273-3911.

Reduced Fees

Upon request, reduced/waived fees may be available. Please call (715)273-3911.

Registration form ↓ next page.

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REGISTRATION FORM Print this form off and fill it out one form for each class you are enrolling in and send it in to: Ellsworth Community Education, PO Box 1500 , Ellsworth WI 54011 Or drop off at High School. You must print out this form and fill it out and send it or bring it in. You cannot sign up for these classes online. You cannot just show up for classes without being registered. Payment must accompany the form.

Name ______________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________ Cell phone___________________________________________________ Email address__________________________________________________ Course

Fee included with this registration____________________________