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Israel and the Middle East-The Challenge of Peace
Have you often wondered why peace between Israelis and
Palestinians has remained so elusive? This multi media program,
presented by a volunteer from the Jewish Community Relations
Council, will outline key facts of history and geography along with
the challenges that Israelis and Palestinians face in trying to reach
reconciliation. Gain context for a story that, despite the distance
from Minnesota, matters to all who long for peace. Class fee: $5.
w Mar 20 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | 1 Session
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H13-W1 | Abrams
Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium
You have seen her on “Twin Cities Live,” now come hear psychic
Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium, in person. If you’re serious
about putting your intuitive abilities to work, this seminar is for
you! Learn how your intuitive skills can help you with any life
decisions. This exclusive event will feature a presentation and
includes spontaneous readings of several randomly chosen
audience members. Class fee: $39.
w Feb 8 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 1 Session
Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3H12-W1 | Livon
Memoir Writing
Join writing instructor, Tracy Youngblom, in gaining insight on
how to recall and record your personal stories in writing. Share
ideas and participate in writing activities. No formal writing
or grammar training needed. If you love writing and want to
preserve your stories and life events, this class is for you! Bring
writing materials of your choice. Class fee: $45.
What You Always Wanted to Know About
Islam and Muslims
Always wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Have
a better understanding of what Islam teaches, what Muslims
practice and celebrate. Learn basic terminology, demographics
and differences between religion and culture. You will also have
the opportunity to get your questions answered first hand by a
representative from the Islamic Resource Group. Class fee: $29.
w Mar 22 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H21-W1
LANGUAGE
NEW | Conversational Spanish
Continue practicing your Spanish-speaking skills through a
grammar-based approach. Engage in exercises and readings
with others wanting to master their oral proficiency. Instructor is
a native speaker and will help you gain confidence in speaking
Spanish. This class is for those with some basic knowledge of
Spanish greetings, questions and vocabulary. Class fee includes
textbook used in class. Class fee: $75.
w Mar 21 - Apr 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D14-W1 | Flores-Lopez
Spanish I
w Feb 13 - Mar 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions
T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H18-W1 | Youngblom Learn the basics of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking
countries. This beginning class will introduce you to the Spanish
language, culture and food. Class fee includes textbook used
in class. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89 Spanish I;
$149 Spanish I & II, if registering together.
NEW | Water Kefir Basics w Jan 24 - Feb 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D00-W1 | Martinez Block
Kefir is the only probiotic beverage that can grow and replenish
lost bacteria. Learn more about this specific strain of “kefir
grains” that uses water; ideal for the lactose-intolerant or vegans/
vegetarians. You will learn to properly ferment, flavor and maintain
your kefir brew. Bring a 32 oz. mason jar with lid. Supply fee of $5
paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29.
w Feb 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Northdale MS | AL077-3H08-W1 | Martin
Spanish II
Continue learning the language and culture of Spanish-speaking
countries. New participants welcome; call regarding textbook.
Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89.
w Mar 21 - Apr 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D01-W1 | Martinez Block
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