Coming up in Community Ed!

Navigating the Healthcare System / Tuesday February 24th / 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Goldfish Painting Class / Tuesday February 24th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Rupture and Repair: Strengthening Connection After Conflict / Tuesday February 24th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday February 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flavor Forward Spring Bowl Meals Virtual Class / Thursday February 26th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons Grades 3-9 / Starts March 2nd / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts March 2nd / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday March 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Future classes filling fast:
Slime-Tastic Art with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 / Wednesday March 11th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Branch Youth Baseball Camp Grades 1 - 8 / Saturday March 21st / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Join us for Rupture & Repair, a discussion focused on strengthening the parent-child relationship through everyday challenges. We’ll explore how moments of conflict, miscommunication, and big feelings can actually become powerful opportunities for connection and growth.

In this discussion, you’ll learn:
✨ Why conflict is normal (and expected!)
✨ How repair builds trust and emotional security
✨ Simple tools to reconnect after hard moments
✨ Ways to model accountability and emotional regulation

Children don’t need perfect parents — they need parents who come back, reconnect, and repair. 💛

Come learn how small moments of reconnection can make a lifelong impact.
5 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Rupture and repair
Coming up in Community Ed!

Frog Painting Class / Thursday February 19th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Pickleball Tournament (Proceeds for Veterans Memorial) / Saturday February 21st
3.4 and below - Beginner to Intermediate / 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3.5 and above - Intermediate to Advance / 12:30 - 6:00 PM
Rubber Stamping of Cards / Monday February 23rd / 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Future classes filling fast:
Book Bingo Pizza Party / Friday March 27th / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Intro to RC Car Racing / Friday April 24th / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Intro to RC Car Racing / Friday April 24th / 7:10 - 8:10 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
11 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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FRC Team 3038 Robotics Team is hosting an open house at North Branch Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The open house starts at 6 p.m. and the robotics demonstration at 6:30. Come see what the team has been up to this season!

Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
12 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Team 3038
TODAY: Renewal of 2017 Capital Projects Levy
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
vote today
Coming up in Community Ed!

Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / Thursday February 12th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Intro to the Enneagram / Thursday February 12th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Berries 101 / Thursday February 12th / 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Child and Babysitting Safety Class (Grades 4-8) / Friday February 13th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Alone Class (Grades 3-6) / Friday February 13th / 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
18 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Free Drum and Dance lessons are available from American Indian Education! Lessons take place at the NBAEC from 6 - 7:30 pm. See flier for more details.
22 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Drum and Dance flier
Coming up in Community Ed!

Essentrics Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday February 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Winter Tennis Camp Grades 2-5 / Starts Tuesday February 3rd / 2:45 - 4:15 PM
Science Fair with Kidcreate Ages 5-12 / Starts Wednesday February 4th / 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Essentrics Restorative Fitness / Starts Wednesday February 4th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Winter Tennis Camp Grade 6 / Starts Thursday February 5th / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Video Game Design Grades 4-8 Virtual Class / Saturday February 7th / 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Painting Handmade Birdhouses / Sunday February 8th / 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Middle School Art Club Grades 7th & 8th / Starts Monday February 9th / 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts February 9th / 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
25 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Coming up in Community Ed!

ZumbaFitness Class / January 12th to April 2nd, Tuesdays & Thursdays/ 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Heart Health for Women Virtual Class / February 2 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Gulten 101: Understanding the Basics / February 2 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Tennis Camp / Grade 6 Starts February 3 / 2:45 - 4:15 PM
Winter Tennis Camp / Grades 2 - 5 Starts February 5 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Science Fair with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / Starts February 4 / 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Due to dangerous temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report. All buildings will be closed.

Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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💛 Good Enough Is Truly Enough 💛

Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Children don’t need flawless parents—they need present, responsive, and caring adults who show up most of the time.

Join us as we explore Good Enough Parenting:
✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations
✨ Balancing love and limits
✨ Embracing mistakes, repair, and everyday connection
✨ Supporting healthy emotional development and resilience

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?”—this space is for you.
Because showing up, trying again, and loving your child matters more than getting it right every time.

📅 See flyer for details
👶 Open to parents & caregivers
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Parenting flier
Coming up in Community Ed!

Floral Design of the Month / January 22nd / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Fun with Resin Class (Families Welcome) / January 22nd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-7 / Starts January 22nd / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8-12 / Starts January 22nd / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Beginner Teen/Adult Clogging Ages 13-Adult / Starts January 22nd / 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Social Security Facts & Strategies / January 27th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Coming up in Community Ed!

Zumba Fitness Class / Starts January 13th / 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Drop In and Play for Early Ages (Birth to 5 years old, no cost, no registration - just come as you are! Siblings are welcome!) / Starts January 13th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Infant ECFE - Birth to 12 months / Starts January 13th / 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Terrific Tots on the Move - 18 to 35 Months / Starts January 14th / 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Grades 1-6 Virtual Class / January 17th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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North Branch Area Community Education, along with the North Branch Beautification Association, is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21! Proceeds will go toward the Veterans Memorial.

The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early! 
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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COMING IN FEB: Join us for a FREE Dine & Discover event for older adults and caregivers! 🍽️
Learn practical tips for staying strong and healthy as we age with expert guidance on movement and nutrition. Enjoy a light meal, connect with others, and leave with ideas you can actually use.
📅 Thursday, Feb. 12 | Multiple locations & times
📞 Registration requested by Feb. 6 - call 651-674-1225 or register online at https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/-1/program_id/14
See the flyer for details and help spread the word!
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Dine and discover
Due to weather conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is cancelling all afternoon and evening activities for today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes both K-12 activities and Community Education events.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Weather update
Due to icy road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes early childhood programs and school age care. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed.

Afternoon and evening Community Education programs and activities will be assessed later this morning.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Canceled
Coming up in Community Ed!

Fitness Center Membership / Starts January 5th / 5:30 - 7:00 AM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 5th, Mondays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 7th, Wednesdays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Stars January 5th / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts January 5th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Tabata Exercise Ages 16 and Older / Starts January 6th / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Rabbit in the Moonlight Painting Class / January 8th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / January 8th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / January 8th / 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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REMINDER:
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
⏰ Only a few days left to lock in Early Bird pricing! ⏰

Early Bird registration for Child Care Champions Training Day is closing soon. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign—don’t wait and pay more.

Join us Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun designed to support and celebrate YOU and the incredible work you do.

💛 Early Bird (ends 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular (after 12/31/25): $60

💥 Save $10—register now before the deadline hits!
👉 nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025

Let’s grow together, connect with peers, and champion the work that matters every single day. ✨

2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Childcare champions
The Viking Newsletter - December 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/kh4m2
2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Toy drive