Chisago County Schools' Life Work Center

Coming up in Community Ed! Improve Your Health at Any Age Virtual Workshop April 1 / 6 - 7:30 PM Scientific Lego Unit with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) April 2 / 3 -4 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing April 3 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Needle Felting April 3 / 6:30 -8:30 PM Beginners Clogging Ages 9 & Older April 3 / 5:15 - 5:45 PM Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-8 April 3 / 4:45 - 5:15 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The NBAEF is hosting Designer Purse and Yeti Bongo on Sunday, April 27, at the Lent Town Hall, doors open at noon. This event is unlike other purse bingo events; the winner has the choice of purse, Yeti, cash, or combo! See flier for more details.

Come learn how to beat the drum and bounce in step for the third annual Drum and Dance exhibition on May 16. Practices are every Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 pm, at NBAHS. See flier for more details!

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) March meeting will be held this evening (3/26/25) from 5:30-6:30pm at the North Branch Area Ed Center.

What a great time we had at the We Are All the Same Sockhop last Friday! Thanks to all the staff and families that make this event so special!

Coming up in Community Ed! Stamp-a-Stack of Cards March 24 / 7 - 9 PM JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center, and Balance Virtual Workshop March 24 / 6 - 7:30 PM Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 24 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 25 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Esports Ages 13 - Grade 12 Begins March 28 Tuesday Evening with Early Childhood Family Education - Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy - March 25 / 5 - 6:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Second grader Mattias Bigbear and his hoop dancing skills will be featured on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 this weekend! Mattias will be part of the 7 am hour on Sunday, March 23, on TV and streaming on wcco.com. Way to go Mattias!!!!

Last chance to join us for a Patron Tour this school year! Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, April 11 Patron Tour? Patron Tours start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Guests enjoy refreshments in the morning, tour every site in the district, and finish the half day with a lunch provided by high school ProStart students. In between guests visit classrooms and talk with staff, students, and leadership. It's a great way to learn more about NBAPS from early childhood all the way through high school! To attend, contact Pat Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.

Spring break is a perfect time to check out the latest Community Ed Highlights! It has options for youth enrichment, early childhood, youth recreation, drivers ed, adult enrichment, and more. It also has info on the upcoming We Are All the Same Sockhop! Click here to give it a look: https://secure.smore.com/n/15ufn

Coming up in Community Ed! Squishy Squishmallows with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) March 13 / 9 AM - 12 PM DIY Pinball Machine with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) March 13 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM The Great Southwest March 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Medicare 101 March 18 / 6:30 - 8 PM Little Lego Bricks with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) March 19 / 5 - 6 PM Floral Design of the Month March 19 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The Viking Newsletter - Feb./March is now available at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/8pvxj Happy spring break!

🎮 Exciting News for North Branch Area Families! 🎮 Our North Branch Area Esports program was recently recognized at a school board meeting, where mentor and coach Darin Marcussen highlighted our talented team! Team members shared their experiences and the impact Esports has had on their growth, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. What is eSports? It's a structured, competitive gaming program that helps students develop teamwork, strategy, and critical thinking—all while having a blast! North Branch Area Esports is offered through Community Education, and registration is now open for students ages 13 and older to join the 2025 Spring Club! 📅 Important Dates: 🔹 Team Information Meeting: Monday, March 24th at 3 PM | HS Commons 🔹 Registration Deadline: Friday, March 28th 📢 Ready to join? Find more details and register here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/3894/public/1/sp/ Let’s game on! 🕹️

Coming up in Community Ed! Lakeside with Canoe and Lily March 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing March 6 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Begins March 10 / 3 - 6 PM Slime Lab with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) March 11 / 9 AM - 12 PM Anime Workshop with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) March 11 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Coming up in Community Ed! Growing Sweet Potatoes in your Home Garden Feb 27 / 6-7:30 pm Chiropractic Care & Wellness For School Age Feb 27 / 7-8 pm Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause Virtual Workshop Mar 3 / 6-7:30 pm Fast Family Meals Virtual Mar 4 / 6:30-8 pm Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Tonight's the night! Come one, come all to a FREE fun and entertaining evening with Joe Beckman! Dinner, also FREE, is catered sandwiches from Merchants Cafe. So...win-win! See flier for details and check out Joe's video message to North Branch here: https://youtu.be/5KdEY8o7uM0?si=Cq3FLZYe-6X_x3Xd

Due to extreme cold morning temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. The closure does NOT include after school MSHSL activities. More information will be shared directly with high school activities teams.

Coming up in Community Ed! Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED Feb 20 / 5:30-8 PM Growing Vining Crops Feb 20 / 6-7:30 PM Rubber Stamping of Cards Feb 24 / 7-9 PM Mosaic Butterfly, Dragonfly or Lizard Feb 25 / 6-9 PM 3D Centerpieces Feb 25 / 6:30-8 PM Should I Stay or Should I Go: Steps to Review Your Housing Needs for Today and Tomorrow Feb 25 / 10-11:30 AM Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Virtual Workshop Feb 25 / 6-7:30 PM Dino Discovery with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 26 / 5-6 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Joe Beckman is ready for next Thursday! See his video message here: https://youtu.be/5KdEY8o7uM0?si=rlI32Gxzc4sN0qNT FREE EVENT: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:15 pm at NBAHS FREE DINNER INCLUDED: 5:15 - 6 pm See flier for more details!

Yesterday, representatives of the NBAEF visited NBAPS to announce 2025 grant recipients. Read all about it and see all the photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid025UZBcnYFvBqSYco3z6B1UyvDwnsrHNdEax3TjPbddPoyvjm5eHxgfgsLXJZoAUx5l

Coming up in Community Ed! Valentine Cookie Decorating Class Feb 13 / 5-7 PM Trees Feb 13 / 6:30-8:30 PM Blueberries in Your Own Garden Feb 13 / 6-7 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.