Learn the basics of vegetable gardening to successfully grow fresh produce. Practical, simple advice on where to begin: what defines a good location, the right size garden bed, soil preparation, deciding what to plant, buying seeds or transplants, how and when to plant, best time to harvest and much more. Using University of Minnesota research-based information and the instructor’s many years of successes and failures, this class will get you excited to grow and harvest your own vegetables.

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club Aerospace Engineering Rocket -Blast off into aerospace engineering! Students explore the principles of flight and build a paper cup rocket to launch high into thin air. Environmental Engineering Pinwheel - Harness the power of wind! Students learn how moving air can create energy, then design and build a colorful pinwheel using the Engineering Design Process. Mechanical Engineering Sled -Speed into transportation engineering! Students design and test a miniature sled, exploring friction, speed, and stability. Civil Engineering Bird's Nest -Think like nature's engineers! Students study how birds build nests, then design and construct a nest sturdy enough to protect a real or model egg.

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club Mechanical Engineering Snowball Launcher -Ready, aim, launch! Students learn how catapults work, then engineer their own snowball launcher for maximum distance and accuracy. Optical Engineering Kaleidoscope - See the world in dazzling patterns! Students discover how mirrors and shapes create symmetrical designs, then build their own kaleidoscope. Aerospace Engineering Boomerang -It's all about the return flight! Students explore the science of lift and spin before crafting and testing their own paper boomerang. Chemical Engineering Bouncy Ball -Bounce into chemistry! Students learn about polymers by mixing and molding their own bouncy ball.

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club Mechanical Engineering Mini Trampoline -Spring into action! Students explore elasticity and energy transfer as they build and test a mini trampoline. Marine Engineering Self-Propelled Boat - Make a splash with engineering! Students explore elasticity and energy about buoyancy and propulsion, then create a boat that moves on its own. Mechanical Engineering Straw Grabber -Grab, lift, and move like a pro! Students investigate simple machines, then build a straw-based grabber to pick up small objects. Electrical Engineering Constellation Projector -Light up the night sky! Students learn about circuits and astronomy while creating a projector that displays constellations on the wall or ceiling.

Take an in-depth walk-thru of an actual Minnesota Probate Estate from the filing of the Application for Probate to the Final Accounts and all the steps in between. Learn the process, see the current forms and court and filing requirements, discuss the accounting and procedural steps, and the procedures for the sale and distribution of estate assets. Discussion will also include the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of a person appointed as the Executor/Personal Representative. The class will have real-life examples and solutions to many issues involving typical (or not typical) Minnesota Probate Estate. This class encourages questions: Is there a “reading of the Will”? What about personal items? Does the Executor get paid? What about estate bills and creditors? Bring your questions For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with us! This fun event features great food, fun games, and cultural activities for the whole family. Open to all community members.About Lunar New YearLunar New Year is an important celebration observed in many Asian cultures, including China, Vietnam, Korea, and beyond. It marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar and usually falls in January or February. The holiday is a time to honor traditions, reflect on the past year, and welcome good fortune through family gatherings, cultural activities, and sharing special foods.

You’ve likely attended a funeral and left with thoughts about how you’d want your own farewell to look. What would you want? What wouldn’t you want? And how can you make sure your wishes are honored? Join us for a Lunch & Learn Mueller Memorial Funeral Home where you’ll have the chance to ask questions, get clear answers, and explore the benefits of planning ahead. Lunch will include soup, sandwiches, salad, and bars for dessert.

Do you like to shop? You can get paid to shop at almost every local store in your area, plus there are many online shopping assignments you can do from home. Mystery shop on vacation all across the USA and in over 70 countries worldwide - FREE hotels, restaurant meals, car rentals, sightseeing tours, etc. Mystery shopping has become the most cost-efficient way for stores & businesses to know their customers and stay in business, especially during these challenging economic times. Learn how to avoid scam companies and work for the best mystery shopping companies that pay the most. Get the names & contact information for the TOP 100 MYSTERY SHOPPING COMPANIES including addresses, websites, and phone numbers to make all these ideas practical. We review actual mystery shopping assignments so you know exactly what to do, including the paperwork. Get paid or keep the items you buy on assignment. A FREE dinner for two at a nice restaurant, a FREE hotel night, a FREE tank of gas, FREE groceries, FREE dry cleaning & more. Learn how to play up your qualifications for the best assignments, how to fit mystery shopping into your daily schedule, and how to earn the most income. Instructor, Gina Henry has been a professional mystery shopper for over twenty years. She teaches in 90 cities nationwide and wrote the book “How To Travel Free”. Tuition includes instructors 100-page digital book "Mystery Shopping - Get Paid to Shop” (a $39.95 value). Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.

There is an epidemic in North America. Despite having plenty, many are starved of nutrients contributing to obesity & chronic diseases. I’ll explain why this is happening but most importantly what you can do to get the nutrients your body is literally dying to eat!

No need to travel to New Orleans when you can create these Mardi Gras treats at home! Learn how to make classic beignets, a fried dough topped with powdered sugar, AND delicious king cake.