TriDistrict Community Education

The ocean is calling once again! We will choose our characters, learn music and choreography from Moana 2 and create our own musical! Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun, creative theater games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class! *Class takes place in the Black Box Theatre at Two Rivers High School.

DASH Sports flag football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (cleats and mouthguards are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Taught by DASH Sports Instructors

Experience the magic of Taylor Swift and her iconic Era tour at our legendary art camp! Immerse yourself in creativity inspired by her music and style. From drawing to painting to sculpting, embark on an unforgettable artistic journey. Unleash your inner artist in this special tribute to Taylor Swift's enduring legacy. This is a 4 week class.

Reading mysteries supports critical thinking skills and promotes problem-solving independently and in groups. Join other mystery book enthusiasts to stay on task with your reading, gain new perspectives, and freely discuss the monthly selection hand picked by group members. Each page you turn brings you closer to the resolution of the mystery, but the real adventure is in sharing your interpretations, speculations, and theories with fellow aficionados. Facilitator: Joyce Wahlquist 2nd Tuesdays

NEW 10 Really Important Reasons That Your Parent’s Estate Plan is Important to You In this class we will take an in-depth review of many issues (and problems) that may be faced from our parents estate plan (or lack thereof) such as: creating a difficult Probate, loss of assets to the Nursing Home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations. With our 30 years of experience, we will discuss actual Minnesota examples of all of the above challenges and how they can be avoided in advance with some simple planning and exchange of information. All questions will be answered in an open and friendly forum. Instructor: Steve Ledin Law PLLC

Be inspired by Minnesota's beautiful outdoors using plants, flowers, trees and animals as you create your own art. Students will create nature journals, and use clay, printmaking and watercolor paint to celebrate the wondrous outside world. Taught by Mendota Art Teacher Ms. Dunham

Eloise's programs are designed to promote connections with nature. Register one week or more in advance. It's time - let's go! March Looking for Spring Hike Maybe you will need to wear boots or a raincoat, or winter-wear still, but we are heading out on Thompson Park trails in search of early signs of spring. Will March come in like a lamb or go out like a lion? Whatever, there will be signs of spring and we will find them! April April Foolery This program is all about nature facts, fiction, trivia and maybe even attempts at stumping the naturalist. Let's have some laughs! May Spring Birding Join fellow bird enthusiasts on a guided hike through the woodlands, around the lake, and across nearby grasslands at Thompson Park. We'll be on the lookout for early spring migratory birds in their natural habitats. Bring your favorite field guides and binoculars if you have them! June Plants Alive How much do you really know about plants? Discover surprising facts and answer intriguing questions during this engaging, station-based activity that takes place both indoors and outdoors. July Summer Garden Tour Looking for gardening inspiration? Join us for a tour of three unique off-site gardens during their peak blooming season. We'll meet at Thompson Park Activity Center (TPAC) at 9:00 AM to arrange carpools, then explore the vibrant and imaginative gardens in West St. Paul and St. Paul, spending 20–25 minutes at each garden. Aug The Soil Beneath Our Feet Soil is a vital resource we often take for granted. In this class, you'll learn about the different types of soil, how it's used (and abused), and its importance to life on Earth. Gain a deeper appreciation for the ground beneath your feet!