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NEW | Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Fix that flat tire yourself ! Learn critical maintenance tips and fixes including how to clean your bike , make simple adjustments and where to lubricate your bike . Areas of the bike that will be discussed : tire and tube service , chain cleaning and lubrication , cable tension , bike washing and safety inspection . Bring your own bike to work on . Students ages 12-17 are welcome to register with an adult . Class held at Trailhead Cycling in Champlin . w Jun 5 | 10:30 am - Noon | 1 Session | Fee : $ 39 Sa | Off-Site | AL077-2C65-SU1 |
Birdwatching 101
Birdwatching is a hobby that can provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment . Be introduced to the basic elements of birding , such as bird shape , size and feeding patterns that you can use to identify your feathered neighbors . Handouts and resources to help you get started on your birdwatching adventures will also be provided . For the second class , we will meet at a local park to do some birdwatching and see who has started to migrate through Minnesota . Beginners welcome . w May 11 & May 13 | Varies | 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 39 T / TH | Varies | AL077-2C89-S1 | Burnette
Drones-Recreational Use for Beginners
Recreational drone hobbyists will gain information on basic operations and a foundation for expanding to commercial operations . You will learn basic safety , rules of the road and air , registration , certification , types , when , how and where to fly ( or avoid ). Also covered are basic tools , simulators , apps , cameras , commercial considerations , new and emerging regulations , insurance , practical tips , techniques , and trends . Weather permitting , an instructor-only demonstration flight may be held . Students ages 12-17 are welcome to register with an adult .
w May 8 | 10 am - 1 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 individual ;
$ 50 adult / child Sa | Roosevelt MS | AL077-2C70-S1 | Schulz
Intro to RV Repair
Do you own an RV and need insight on troubleshooting and repairs ? If so , you don ’ t want to miss out on this class ! This inclass instruction and hands-on demonstration will cover basic RV 101 troubleshooting including 110 / 12 volt systems , hot water repair , gas / electric refrigeration repair , furnace repair , power conversions , water bypass systems , generator repair and winterizing . Instructor was a certified technician as well as a service manager at an RV and camper company for 17 years . Bring a notebook and pen for taking notes and the owners manual for your RV . Not meeting May 27 . w May 13 - Jun 10 | 6 - 8 pm | 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 49 Th | Northdale MS | AL077-2C71-S1 | Long
Make Your Own Fishing Rod
Build your own fishing rod from start to finish . Choose from a spinning or baitcasting 6 ft . medium / light rod ($ 100 ) or extendible Muskie rod 6 ft . 6 in . to 8 ft . 6 in . ($ 150 ). A completed fishing rod , depending on the craftsmanship , can be valued in excess of $ 300 . Please indicate when registering what type of rod you will make . Contact Gary at 612-810-6046 with rod specific questions . Bring a bag lunch . Supply fee of $ 100- $ 150 cash or check , paid to instructor , Gary Wicks , at class . w Apr 24 | 8:30 am - 3 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C72-S1 | Wicks
Make a Difference
Feel good about making a difference ! Learn about volunteer opportunities in Anoka County serving children , adults , seniors , groups and / or families . Many short- and long-term opportunities are available . Presented by Anoka County Volunteer Alliance ( ACVA ). Although this is a free class , pre-registration is required . w May 13 | 10 - 11 am | 1 Session | Fee : Free Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C85-S2 | Lehti
Memoir Writing Workshop
If you have some writing experience , have a memoir chapter or essay to share , and want to meet and network with other memoir writers , this is the class for you ! This will be a Zoom-based workshop , where writers submit work to the instructor before the first session , then essays will be shared virtually for each meeting and receive feedback from workshop members and instructor . w May 11 & May 18 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 29 T | Online | AL077-2C68-S1 | Youngblom
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