Holiday Cookie Decorating - Ages 12+ 2-Hour Cookie Decorating ClassArtist/Instructor: Sammy's Sweets Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026 Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm No Experience RequiredAges: 12+ years old Course Overview Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a festive collection of Christmas sugar cookies! The hands-on class is perfect for beginners and will guide you through decorating techniques using royal icing to create beautiful holiday treats you'll be proud to share-or keep for yourself! All cookies, icing, decorating tools, and supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity. Whether you're looking for a fun evening with friends, a family outing, or a chance to learn a new skill, this is a festive way to celebrate the season. Location New Ulm Area Community EducationRoom 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All supplies are provided by the instructor.

Holiday Edition Faux Stained Glass Sun-Catchers 2-Hour Faux Stained Class Sun-Catchers Class Artist/Instructor: Erin Fahey, Mosaic Filled Life Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM No Experience Required Age Ranges: Adults (Ages 12+ with a participating adult) Celebrate the holiday season by creating two festive faux stained glass ornament sun-catchers! Choose your favorite two designs from a variety of holiday-themed ornaments, making each project uniquely yours. Using crushed glass and epoxy, you'll create beautiful stained glass-inspired artwork without the need for special equipment or experience. You'll take home two 6-inch ornament sun-catchers that are perfect for decorating your home or giving as handmade gifts. Holiday Edition Sun-Catchers (Everyone makes TWO Sun-Catchers): Everyone Chooses 2 Ornaments to Make. Selections will include the following and more! Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All supplies are provided by the instructor.

Holiday Ornament Painting Class with Caroline Porter 2-Hour Painting Class Artist/Instructor: Caroline Porter Date: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM No Experience Required Age Ranges: Ages 14+ (Ages 8+ if accompanied by an adult) Course Overview Bring in the Holiday Cheer with hand painted ornaments! In this class, you’ll get to paint 3 Holiday inspired ornaments on wood rounds. With instructions from Minnesota artist Caroline Porter, students will be shown all three designs: Happy Holly-Days, Holiday Truck and Tree, and Simple Snowflake. Students can choose which designs to use for their 3 wood rounds. Each ornament will be tied with twine. Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All supplies are provided by the instructor. Materials include: Paint: Acrylic, brand may vary Misc.: wood rounds with a diameter of 3-4 inches, paper towels, various sized brushes, scrap paper, pencils, etc. Important Notes All necessary materials are included, but students may bring their own paints or brushes if preferred. Participants are welcome to bring a notebook for note-taking. Students are encouraged to continue practicing the skills learned during the workshop at home. *Coloration may vary due to different monitors/screens, production variations and digital photography.* **By purchasing an item or attending a class from Caroline Porter Art (Artist Caroline E. Porter) you agree and understand that all designs are property of Caroline E. Porter and that the purchase of an item/ticket is NOT the purchase of reproduction rights and/or copyrights and that all designs are NOT intended for resale. For personal use only**

Home Alone - Level 1 1.5-Hour ClassArtist/Instructor: Tammy Lorch Date: Thursday, October 1Time: 6:00pm–7:30pm Grades: 2nd - 4th Course Overview Brown County Human Services guidelines suggest that children ages 8–10 can stay home alone for up to three hours at a time. This class is an introduction to staying home alone, designed for parents and their children in grades 2–4. Staying home alone for the first time is an exciting milestone, but it comes with responsibility. In this class, parents and children will have the opportunity to discuss questions and expectations together. Topics include: Developing household expectations Handling sibling conflicts Making healthy choices Problem-solving strategies Identifying and responding to emergencies Location Jefferson Elementary SchoolMedia Center318 S Payne St, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All Materials will be provided by instructor

Home Alone - Level 2 1.5-Hour ClassArtist/Instructor: Kirsten Dean Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026Time: 1:30pm–3:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th Course Overview Participants will learn the basics of staying safe and responsible when home alone. Topics include coming and going safely, appliance use, house rules, basic first aid, and more. The class also includes a Q&A session and take-home materials to help build confidence and independence. Location New Ulm Area Community EducationRoom 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All Materials will be provided by instructor

Honky Tonk Holiday (Concert) @ Sidekick Theatre (11411 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN 55437) Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 1:00 pm show Show includes Buffet Lunch - Meatloaf with gravy or ketchup, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Winter Salad (Apple Pear Salad), Dinner Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee, Hot Tea Last day to Register: November 11, 2026 Fee: $100 per person. Fee includes Show Ticket, Buffet Lunch & Charter Bus Ride The charter bus will leave at 10:00 am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Sidekick Theatre’s heartwarming holiday show. Combining some of the Twin Cities best vocalists with a dynamic band headed up by Brian Pierce, this spirited holiday show blends traditional Christmas songs and contemporary holiday tunes with a distinctly Nashville spin. It’s a fun, good old-fashioned country celebration of the holidays filled with great music, laughter and even a chance for the audience to join in and participate. There are no cancellations or refunds within 30 days of the performance.

How To Use Venmo Safely 1-Hour Online ClassArtist/Instructor: Social Club Simple, Practical Online Training for Busy Adults Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm No Experience Required Course Overview Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you’ll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You’ll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family, friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security. Location Online Zoom Link - The Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation. Additional class information will be sent via email prior to the event. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam or junk folder, as messages will be sent from Nickie@socialclubsimple.com If you have any questions, please contact Nickie at Nickie@socialclubsimple.comThis class is non refundable once the zoom link is provided. If you are unable to make the class work, please contact Nickie at Nickie@socialclubsimple.com

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People 2.5-Hour Online ClassArtist/Instructor: Craig Coffman with Chords are Key Time: 6:30pm–9:00pm Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Course Overview In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held on zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People 3-Hour Online ClassArtist/Instructor: Craig Coffman with Chords are Key Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 Course Overview In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held on zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

Instant Ukulele for Hopelessly Busy People 2.5-Hour Online ClassArtist/Instructor: Craig Coffman with Chords are Key Time: 6:30pm–9:00pm Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Course Overview In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the Ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held on zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

Kids That Code 2 Monday Sessions Online ClassArtist/Instructor: Tech Academy Virtual Camps Date: Monday, December 14 & Monday, December 21 **You attend both** Time: 6:30pm–8:00pm Grades: 1st-3rd grade Course Overview Learn coding fundamentals by creating a game with unique backgrounds, charecters, and interactive storytelling! A great intro to game design in a collaborative, supportive environment. Location Online Zoom Link. If you do not receive your zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com Home Technical Requirements ● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Additional Technical Requirements: ● Scratch Website ● Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Knead to Know: A Bread Making Master-Class for Beginners & Beyond 3.5-Hour Cooking ClassArtist/Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it up Good Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026Time: 4:00pm–7:30pm No Experience Required Course Overview Ready to finally feel confident baking bread from scratch? In this chef-led, hands-on Master Class, you’ll learn the essential skills and techniques to create beautiful, bakery-quality breads right in your own kitchen. Together, we’ll make three foundational breads every home baker should know: a rustic artisan crusty loaf, soft, fluffy dinner rolls, and classic sandwich bread. You’ll also enjoy a special demonstration of a stunning filled and braided Pane Bianco—perfect for entertaining or gifting. Along the way, we’ll demystify bread baking by exploring different flours, hydration levels, and yeast types while breaking down key concepts like baker’s percentages, gluten development, and the science behind yeast. We’ll also discuss the simple tools and equipment that can take your bread baking to the next level. You’ll learn the difference between simple and enriched doughs, how to troubleshoot common baking mistakes, and how to adapt each dough to create a variety of breads and rolls. Whether you’re brand new to bread making or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to succeed. Registrants will receive a comprehensive PDF recipe and information packet to continue practicing and building their bread-making skills at home. Equipment Needs Stand mixer & dough hook Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class Please Check SPAM folders, email comes from cookalongwithtess@gmail.com Ingredients A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. Handouts Ingredient List / Station Prep is provided 5 days before the class Recipe Packets are Provided AFTER the class has completed The instructor believes, through years of experience, that some of the best learning happens with “doing” instead of reading along. It helps to build peoples’ confidence in the kitchen knowing they have created something unique and delicious all on their own. They then can use the recipes provided as a guide. This way of teaching also allows for a greater focus on the task at hand. Special Note While cooking along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will be received after the class. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY. Cancellation Once ingredient list packets have been sent, there are no refunds.

Let's Go with Traditions & Celebrations - in Spanish! 45-Minute Online Class (16 sessions)Artist/Instructor: Futura Language Professionals Time: 4:15pm–5:00pm Dates: Wednesdays - October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 Course Overview Celebrate the seasons in Spanish with Vamos con las Tradiciones y Celebraciones - a LIVE virtual class. Through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions, students build Spanish vocabulary and gain confidence using simple conversations. Fall lessons explore fall and winter themes, while spring introduces spring and summer topics. Along the way, students discover celebrations from Spanish-speaking cultures while practicing greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, nature and seasonal vocabulary. No prior Spanish experience is required - just curiosity and a love of fun! Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

Let's Go with Traditions - in Spanish! 45-Minute Online Class (8 sessions)Artist/Instructor: Futura Language Professionals Time: 4:15pm–5:00pm Dates: Wednesdays - October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9 Course Overview Celebrate the seasons in Spanish! In Vamos con las Tradiciones - a LIVE virtual class - students explore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kids practice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonal activities while discovering celebrations like Dia de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanish experience is required - just curiosity and a love of fun! Location Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

Join Ms. Alyssa for a night of hand-on exploration of STEM topics. Help your child foster their curiosity about the natural world by engaging their senses and sense of play. Join us as we build, observe explore, count and investigate together. Plus make a colorful sensory bottle to take home.