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NEW | Beer-Brew and Taste

Ghosts of Anoka Tour

Come experience the basics of the craft brewing process. Learn
about grain varieties and how they are added in order to create
different styles and flavors. Gain knowledge about each stage of
the brewing process, including what it takes to keg or can beers.
Detailed handouts and diagrams provided along with a flight of
sample beers. Class held at 10K Brew in Anoka. Class fee: $29.

Known as the Halloween Capital of the World®, costumed tour
guides will take you on a walk through the historic neighborhoods
of Anoka. View (from the outside) homes and businesses that have
been privy to some unexplained events, while your guide shares
real stories that have been brought to the Anoka County Historical
Society. Tour route is approximately one mile. Tour held rain or
shine; dress for weather. Tour begins at Anoka County Historical
Society in Anoka. Class fee: $15.

w Sep 26 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Off Site | AL077-3H10-F1 | 10K Brew

NEW | Birding-Fall Migration at
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Experience the beauty of raptor migration at Hawk Ridge
Observatory in Duluth. With the help of experienced birding
guide, Gary Swanson, learn how to identify various types of raptors
including Red-Tailed, Sharp-Skinned, Coppers, Osprey, Bald
Eagles, and more. Identification resources will be provided. Bring
binoculars and dress for the weather. See website for itinerary,
location information and equipment to bring. Class fee: $45.
w Sep 24 | 10 am - 2 pm | 1 Session
Sa | Off Site | AL077-3H27-F1 | Swanson

w Oct 3 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Off Site | AL077-3H15-F1
w Oct 17 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Off Site | AL077-3H15-F2

NEW | Growing Up In Small Town Anoka
Do you have a desire to learn more about Anoka’s history? Join
local authors, Barbara Thurston and Laurie Mackechnie, in reliving
some colorful Anoka history through their own experiences. Discover
the importance of preserving your own history for upcoming
generations. This event will feature stories shared from their books
along with an interactive discussion. Books available for purchase
after program. Class fee: $19.

Book Review Club

w Sep 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H07-F1 | Thurston and Mackechnie

An ongoing book review club. Each month a new book will be
selected and discussed. Members share in leading the discussion.
See website for class meeting dates. Class fee: $15 year.

NEW | How to Brew Kombucha at Home

w Oct 18 – May 9 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 8 Sessions
T | Northdale MS | AL077-3H02-F1 | Suchy

Cemeteries of Minnesota
Photographer and writer, Doug Ohman, has explored a part of
Minnesota’s history that fascinates many: cemeteries and stories of
the forgotten. Walk with Ohman through his photos of Minnesota
cemeteries and learn where the only Revolutionary War soldier
to die in Minnesota is buried, the difference between a cemetery
and graveyard, and the interesting history and meaning of
gravestone designs. Books available for purchase after program.
Class fee: $25 one; $39 two.
w Oct 26 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H26-F1 | Ohman

Come join master tea brewer, Nita Martin, for a fun evening of
Kombucha brewing and tasting. Discover the various benefits
of consuming Kombucha and how to make it yourself for mere
pennies! You will receive samples, a brewing kit to take home, and
hands-on instruction for your first successful brew. Bring a large
pot (4 quart) and wooden spoon. Supply fee of $13 cash paid to
instructor at class. Class fee: $29.
w Oct 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3H08-F1 | Martin

NEW | Insider’s Guide to Traveling Alaska
Visiting Alaska is on many people’s “bucket list.” Don’t let
perceived high costs and logistical challenges keep you from
realizing your dream. Learn from long-time Alaska resident and
wildlife enthusiast, Melonie Shipan, about some cost and timeeffective shortcuts to personalizing your Alaskan travel dream and
making it a reality. Class fee: $29.
w Nov 10 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H09-F1 | Shipman

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