SUMMER 2017 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW • Willmar, MN 56201 • 231-8490

Back: Ryan Harper, Rob Baumgarn, Tom Moore, Tammy Rudningen. Middle: Jodi Wambeke, Pam Vruwink, Lori Boros, Becky Sorenson, Ann Trochlil. Front: Jena Tollefson, Steve Brisendine, Allie Olson. Not pictured: Laura Morales

2 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017 Table Of COnTenTs Page Registration Information ...... 3 Introducing Ike Holland ...... 4 ECFP ...... 5 - 11 HOW TO ReGIsTeR fOR Classes . . . Youth Opportunities ...... 12 - 20 Preregistration is required for all classes. Participants must Aquatics ...... 21- 24 be registered and fees paid prior to the first class/activity. Movies in the Park ...... 25 Question? Call 231-8490. May is Bike Month ...... 26 1. secured Online site: Youth Recreation ...... 27 - 34 Register online by visiting us on the Web at: www.willmarcer.com Adult Opportunities ...... 35 - 41 2. Mail: Send registration form and payment to: Adult Recreation ...... 42 -44 WCER Special Needs ...... 45 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW Registration Forms ...... 46 Willmar, MN 56201 Adult Basic Education ...... 47 3. Phone: Call 231-8490 to register using Register Online: Have your credit card number and www.willmarcer.com expiration date ready when you call. 4. In Person: or use the Registration Form on Page 46 Bring registration form and payment to the Willmar Community Willmar Community education Education & Recreation Office at 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW. & Recreation Joint Powers board: — Register early so you won’t be disappointed. Dave Baumgart Bill Borth Sally Calvin Often, classes reach the maximum enrollment early. Also, the classes Matt Dawson Maria Garcia Allen Huselild depend on minimum enrollments. Classes may be cancelled up to a Carol Laumer Ross Magnuson Linda Mathiason week prior if a minimum enrollment is not met. Audrey Nelsen Pablo Obregon Rachel Skretvedt — Confirmation: Darin Strand If you have an e-mail address in your profile, you will receive Advisory Council meetings are held the fourth Friday a confirmation by e-mail. Otherwise, no class confirmations are mailed of every month at 12 Noon. out unless indicated otherwise. Once registered, simply show up for sCHOOl DIsTRICT 347 the class and enjoy. bUIlDInG DIReCTORY: — Inclement Weather & school Closings: Adult Basic Education 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW . 231-8480 If Willmar Public Schools classes and activities are cancelled, Area Learning Center 512 SW 8th Street ...... 214-6692 Community Education & Recreation classes/activities may be Cardinal Place (Kennedy School) ...... 214-6680 cancelled as well. Tune to local radio stations Q102/102.5 FM, Cardinal Place (Roosevelt School) ...... 905-4562 95.3 FM and 1590 AM for notification of cancellations or Child Guides ...... 231-8490 call 231-8493 for updated information. Community Education & Recreation ...... 231-8490 — Complete Refunds will be given if the activity is cancelled due to 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW (Jefferson Learning Center) insufficient enrollment or activity is filled. Refunds will be issued at Kennedy Elementary ...... K — 214-6683 the Department’s discretion for cancellations made less than a week 824 7th Street SW ...... 1-5 — 214-6688 before start date, due to special circumstances. Middle School 201 Willmar Avenue SE ...... 214-6000 — scholarships: Check with your school Child Guide. Roosevelt Elementary 1800 19th Avenue SW . . . . 231-8470 — special assistance: Please notify us if we can assist you in your Senior High 2701 30th Street NE ...... 231-8300 program involvement in any way. Willmar Education & Arts Center ...... 231-8500 611 SW 5th Street WCeR Office Hours: CITY Of WIllMaR DIReCTORY: Willmar City Office Building 333 SW 6th St . . . . 235-4913 Monday-ursday . . .8am - 4:30pm Willmar Civic Center 2707 Arena Avenue ...... 235-1454 Willmar Public Library 410 SW 5th Street ...... 235-3162 Willmar Public Works Dept 333 SW 6th Street . . 235-4252 friday . . . 7:30am - 12:30pm Willmar Public Works Garage 801 W. Hwy. 40 . . . 235-3827 Willmar Community Center ...... 320-262-5288 624 Hwy. 71 NE 320-231-8490 Willmar City Auditorium 311 SW 6th Street SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 3 I am very excited to be part of the Willmar Community Education & Recreation catalog for the summer of 2017. My family and I will be living in Willmar this spring and look forward to being part of this active and vibrant community.

My name is Ike Holland and I will be the new City Administrator for the City of Willmar beginning this spring. I have been serving in leadership positions in local government for over 16 years, serving in Missouri and Colorado for most of that time. Born and raised a Jayhawk, I graduated from the University of Kansas and received e Ike Holland Family my Master’s Degree from the University of Colorado. Prior to serving in local government I was an officer in the US Army. My wife’s name is Leslie and we are proud parents of five children, two girls and three boys. One is a freshman at the University of Minnesota at Morris and ran on the Cross Country team this past fall. My youngest daughter will be a freshman at Morris this fall of 2017. While raising our children, we introduced them to numerous sports and outdoor activities. In Colorado, the winter sports and hiking were favorites of everyone in the family. As I look at the numerous programs and activities offered in this community, it tells me a lot about the priorities of life for those who live here. Sports are part of life that brings tremendous joy to those who participate, those who coach, and those who enjoy the pleasure of watching competition and sports - manship. I know your Willmar City Council is in full support of recreation and parks in this community and I will put it as a priority for myself as well. In conclusion, I plan to participate in this community in areas of civic organizations, education, recreation, religious, business development, and non-profit programming. My wife and I will be an advocate for vol - unteers and civic pride that every community needs to have in order to be successful. ank you for this opportunity to serve the Council, City and community. Believe me, it will not be taken for granted but rather truly appreciated.

Kind Regards, Ike Holland

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arly Childhood programs are held at Jefferson Learning Center with some programs housed or held earound the community. ese programs run under the umbrella of Willmar Community Education and Recreation and Willmar Public Schools. Early Childhood provides classes, events and services for families with children birth-kindergarten age. Programs we offer are: early Childhood family education (eCfe) early Childhood screening n Parents and Children Ages Birth to 5 n Screening is required of all children prior to ECFE classes are designed to strengthen families starting kindergarten. Children can be screened and support children’s healthy growth and beginning at age 3. See page 9 for more information development. Ongoing monthly, weekly, and about screening and to learn how to schedule an one time classes provide parenting tips that can appointment. be used immediately. n new baby? Congratulations! n Preschool Willmar Early Childhood Family Programs Our preschool program is designed to has something for you! provide children with all aspects of developmental — Free baby bag with goodies - call to get yours preparation. Our program content, highly qualified today! teachers, and use of best teaching practices earned — Check out the free baby classes our preschool program the highest Parent Aware — Are you looking for additional support? rating of four stars. Our parent educator is here for support. Try an eCfe baby class for fRee! Welcome babies! Give your baby a strong start. ese classes are for newborn through 12 month babies and their significant care - givers: mom, dad, grandparents, etc. Meet new friends and enjoy bonding time with your baby! are you on the school Census? ese baby classes are offered free of charge, Being on the census ensures you will receive ECFE, but pre-registration is required. screening and kindergarten information when your A variety of dates and times are child is eligible. If you are new to the community, offered. Look for classes and recently had a new baby, or moved to a new address, descriptions with the baby icon. call 320-231-8490 or email [email protected] SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 5 What can I baby expect at a Classes typical neWbORn - 12 MOnTHs ECFE Immunizations required class? to attend class. Sign up for a FREE Baby Class Welcome babies! Give your baby a strong start. These classes are for newborn through 12 month babies and their significant caregivers: mom, dad, grandparents, etc. Meet new friends and enjoy bonding time with your baby! These baby classes are offered free of charge, but pre-registration is required. A variety of dates and times are offered Parent-Child activity: Time for you and throughout the year. your child to learn and play together, with songs, stories, and developmentally appropriate #baby Party activities you can do at home. Tuesday, May 23 4:30 - 5:30pm Parent Discussion: Spend time with other Jefferson 114 parents discussing the joys and challenges of Kari & LaRae parenting while learning effective, research- Free - but you MUST pre-register based parenting strategies. A licensed parent educator will guide the discussion and share information about child development. #baby Play and learn Thursday, April 27 Children’s learning Time: In classes 8:30 - 9:30am where children and parents separate for the Jefferson 114 parent discussion, children will stay with Kari & LaRae licensed early childhood teachers. Children will Free - but you MUST pre-register learn social-emotional skills while playing and learning with other children. Immunizations for early Childhood family education (eCfe) A special thank you to Willmar Public schools adheres to a “no shots United Way - no school Policy. all students must have the required immunizations, be actively in the of West Central MN process to receive the series, or have proper doc - for providing umentation of medical exemption or conscien - tious objection on file to attend any eCfe class scholarship funds to our that meets at least once per week for at least six weeks per year. Early Childhood Programs.

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Class Under Glass art - Music 2 - 5 Years Get ready for Mother’s Day and learn about the excitement science 2 - 5 Years that takes place in the green - A variety pack for you and your children. Have house in the Spring. This fun with Art-explore and use a variety of ma - Field Trip will take you on an terials to create with Music-explore instru - dventure to Stacy’s Nursery a ments, songs and motions.. Science-discover to learn all about the green - and experiment! house, what the greenhouse is used for, the importance of #s-aMs fertilizing and watering and Tuesdays, April 25 - May 9 how plants grow. You will get 9 - 10:30am the chance to decorate and Jefferson 114 plant your own pot all in time Kari Fisher for Mother’s Day. Prepare to $15 dig right in and get dirty making the perfect plant for mom! (Make sure you dress appropriately for weather and a little dirt.) A fun snack will be provided. Sign up soon as limited space is available! This class will meet at Stacy’s Nursery, 2305 E Hwy. 12, Willmar.

#s-DaY Thursday, May 4; 10 - 11am Stacy’s Nursery, E Hwy. 12 Kari Fischer, Angela Doyle $10/per child family fun Clubs 6 Weeks - 5 Years Join us for 5 weeks to have quality uninter - rupted time with your child, meet other par - ents and discover fun, easy to duplicate learning activities. Enjoy discussions with par - ent educator and other parents on topics you pick. This is a separating class for children 6 week - 5 years old and their parent or guardian. Be sure to register EACH child attending.

Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? #W-sffCI Wednesdays, April 26 - May 24 9 - 11am super saturday Jefferson 114 Infant - elementary Kari and LaRae Join us for a fun-filled morning of art, science, math, literacy and $25; $5 for each additional child so much more. be sure to indicate how many people in your #W-sffCII family will be attending! Join us as we celebrate “Spring Showers Thursdays, April 27 - May 25 Bring May Flowers” 4:30 - 6pm Jefferson 114 #s-ss Kari and LaRae Saturday, April 29 — 9:30 - 11:30am Jefferson Gym $25; $5 for each additional child ECFE Staff $5/Per family

SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 7 family fun Club Cook 6 Weeks - 5 Years Being a parent is HARD work! Come and spend a morn - ing with your child(ren) learning and exploring in a room and set up for children and parents to have fun learning! Parents will separate with this class. Be sure to register Create EACH child attending. 2 - 5 Years Are you and your child #s-ffC ready to try your hands at Mondays, May 1 - 22 making fun, simple, 9 - 11am healthy snacks? You will Jefferson 114 be creating tasty snacks. LaRae and Kari Leave with recipes for $20 for first child; other snacks and stories $5 for each additional child to go along with your snacks.

#s-CC Thursdays, May 18, 25; 8:30 - 10am Jefferson 114 Kari Fischer $10 let’s Get little People Messy 2 - 5 Years Bring your paint shirt storytime as you explore and cre - Infant - Kindergarten ate “messy fun!” From Let the fun begin! Ms. Kathy and Ms. LaRae are ready to paint to slime, enjoy have a delightful morning of books, music and movement time with your child at the Willmar Public Library which will continue and getting messy! throughout the summer.

Parents: If you have any parenting questions, LaRae will #s-lGM be available after each class to visit with you. Tuesdays, May 30, June 6; 9 - 10:30am Jefferson 114 #W-sTORY Kari Fischer Thursdays, Now - May 4 $10 10 - 10:30am Willmar Public Library MS. Kathy and Ms. LaRae Free - But you must pre-register Pop In and Play #s-sTORY birth - 5 Years 2nd & 4th Thursday, May - August Pop in and play for a couple mornings with your child in our ECFE May 11, 25 classroom. There will be many fun stations set up to explore. June 8, 22 July 13, 27 #s-POP August 10, 24 Tuesdays, May 16, 23 10 - 10:30am 9 - 10:30am Willmar Public Library Jefferson 114 Ms. Kathy and Ms. LaRae Kari Fisher Free - But you must pre-register $10

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science Potty Party Morning Attention Personal Potty Trainers! Is it time Inside- to launch your toddler into their potty fun! training adventure? Or are you rejoicing in 3 - 5 Years the recent success of being diaper-free? Join This child only class will have fun Outside us to celebrate your Big Kid where they can playing, creating, singing, reading and “potty” like a Rock Star! We will play games singing! Enroll your child for a morn - all like “Toilet-Roll Toss” and “Musical ing of fun! Chairs.” Kids can decorate paper big kid around pants and parents wil get ideas for training #s-fUn 2 - 5 Years and rewards. Each child will get a Big Kid Wednesdays, June 7, 14 For parents and children. Science helps Certificate. 9 - 11am us understand the world in which we Jefferson 114 live. Simple science experiments and ex - Siblings welcome, but please indicate which Kari Fischer ploration activities will captivate the cu - child is the Potty Rock Star! $10 rious nature of young children. This is #s-POTTY an non-separating class. Thursday, May 18 Using rhymes #s-sCI 10:30 - 11:30am and songs Mondays, June 5, 12; 9 - 10:30am Jefferson 114 Jefferson 114 LaRae helps increase Kari Fischer Free $10 your child’s interest in language.

Brought to you by: Willmar Early Childhood Initiative FREE and the Baseball Willmar Event Stingers

• Children Kindergarten Age and under with parent(s) • Tickets will be available at the Willmar Public Library starting on May 1 • Gates open at 6pm - Redeem your voucher at the Concession Stand for Free Hot Dog • At 6:30pm - Children and parents head out to 3rd Baseline to have story read by Stingers Players • 7:05 - First pitch of the game Questions, email Jodi at [email protected]

SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 9 8am Bus leaves from St. Mary’s Parking Lot Como Park entry is Free. 10:15 Arrive at Como Zoo A voluntary donation of $2-$3 1:30 Be back at bus ready to load can help care for the plants 2pm Bus leaves Como Zoo for Willmar and animals. Plan to bring your 3:45 Arrive back in Willmar own lunch or there are a couple #S-ZOO restaurants and food carts Friday, May 19 (rain make-up date May 26) available to purchase food. 8am - 4pm Rain Date: May 26 LaRae and Kari Listen to KWLM, $10/person Q102 or KDJS

Early Childhood Screening Is Your Child 3 Years Old? Willmar Public Schools Early Childhood Screening is a check on how your child is growing and developing. We screen children ages 3 to 5 years. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. At your child’s screening a trained professional will check your child’s: • Health History • Shot Records • Vision and Hearing • Height, Weight and Growth • Language and Communication Skills • inking • Social and Emotional Development • Large and Small Muscles To schedule an appointment for Early Childhood Screening Call 320-231-8490 Screening is held at Jefferson Learning Center — 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW May 11, 12 • August 22, 23, 24 10 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

At Cardinal Kids Preschool learning is fun!

Our days are filled with stories, songs, small group activities, and lots of play to help children develop skills to prepare them for kindergarten. REGISTER NOW for September 2017 (Limited Slots Available) at Jefferson Learning Center 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW Conta ct Jennifer at 214-6689, ext. 6630 for more information and a registration packet, or check us out at www.willmarcer.com Willmar Public schools Preschool Willmar Public schools Community education and early Childhood family Programs take pride in investing in our youngest learners and in preparing children and families for success in school. Why do parents choose our programs? A 4 Star Rated Program! Our students — C hildren who attend our e highest rating possible! e parent aware rating system helps preschool programs enter kindergarten with parents find preschools and child care programs focused on high foundational skills and experiences that will help quality early learning and kindergarten readiness. Parents who them to be successful in school. qualify for Early Learning Scholarships can use those dollars with our program. To see if you qualify for an Early Learning State licensed and highly Our teachers — Scholarship, please check out the following website: qualified in early childhood education, our teachers www.childcareawarewc.org/early-learning-scholarships are dedicated and passionate about our ear liest scholarships are also provided by a grant from learners. United Way of West Central Minnesota. Our curriculum — R esearch based, Our half day programs run 4 or 5 times per week for 4 year olds, developmentally appropriate and aligned with while our 3 year old programs run 2 or 3 times per week. the Minnesota state learning standards. We have limited bussing for 4 year old children. Our families — Families are valued partners with the school in supporting their child’s learning. Pick up a Registration Packet at: focus on learning— Our programs are inte- Jefferson learning Center grated and we have access to specialists, facilities and 1234 Kandiyohi ave. sW other programs that support a child’s learning and development. or call 320-231-8490 for more information Registration begins april 17

SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 11 Middle School Madness June 13 - August 15 1pm- (3npom m eaett inRgo Jbublyin 4sth I) sland - near the new playground Call 231-8493 Students entering 6 th grade- completion of 8 th grade For Some activitieFs RschEedE uled: Go Karts, Nerf Wars, H20 Day, and Slime Fest. Weather Related For registration or more information call 320.235.0119 or email [email protected] Announcements Parental consent form must be signed to attend. Transportation is available upon request and consent.

Cardinal Place Summer Program is open Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 6pm for kids going into Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Contact Jena for more information 214-6680

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To Receive Upcoming Find Us Updates On and Facebook Information!

Thank You Willmar Kiwanis for funding a WCER Scholarship Fund for local youth. Contact your school Child Guide for details.

SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 13 WCER Medallion Hunt July 2017 See www.willmarcer.com

summer schedule beginning Monday, June 12 Growmobile Summer Programming is a Project of the United Way of West Central Minnesota (UWWCM) Women’s Leadership Group. UWWCM makes this program possible Coming To a Park near You! through collaborating with Willmar Food and Nutrition Services, Willmar Area Food Shelf, Please visit: www.liveunitedwcm.org Minnesota Extensions Services, The Salvation Army, Willmar Community Ed and Rec. H.A.W.K. program, and many more wonderful businesses and volunteers. or call 235-1050 for full schedule details.

All youth ages 7 and up are encouraged to stop by and join us! We are going to ßy!

is program is FREE to all participants, thanks to support from United Way of West Central MN, Willmar Area Food Shelf, U of M Extension, Salvation Army and Willmar Community Education and Recreation.

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The frog Prince: a Hippity Hoppity Musical ages 4 - 6 Here is your chance to be a little Grades 1 - 8 Join us for a fun-filled week of shining star on the stage at The theatre~ We will work on act - Barn Theatre! Join us for a fun ing, singing and dancing skills mini musical workshop and you while working together to stage get to be on stage! We will work a modern musical version on on a song and an introduction the classic story, “The Frog for the pre-show entertainment Prince.” Do you love acting? Or for “The Frog Prince.” Children do you like being the center of should wear green for the shows attention? Or maybe you are in - on Friday and Saturday. terested in the activities back - stage? Whatever you like - there The show performs on the is a job and a part for you! Main Stage at The Barn Theatre with general admission tickets on sale to the public at the door only. Each partici - The show performs on the Main Stage at The Barn The - pant in the workshop gets one complimentary ticket. Tick - atre with general admission tickets on sale to the public at ets are $5. Children ages 2 and under are free. the door only. Each participant in the workshop gets one #2802 complimentary ticket. Tickets are $5. Children ages 2 and Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1 under are free. Friday Rehearsal 10:30 - 11:30am #2801 Shows Friday at 6pm; Saturday at 11am Monday - Saturday, June 26 - July 1 Nikki Bettcher-Erickson Rehearsal Times: Monday - Friday 12 - 4pm The Barn Theatre Show Times Friday at 6pm & Saturday at 11am $12 Nikki Bettcher-Erickson The Barn Theatre $45

leGO X leGOs & Playdough Varsity builders Camp Grades K-4 Let’s get busy! We are bringing out the LEGOS and the playdough for two hours of non-stop fun! We will build, Youth Enrichment League is coming back to town! We’ve mold, and fold! We will wrap it up with a little bit of saved our most challenging LEGO projects for the sum - playtime in the gym. Busy is what we will be! mer camp. Students build a robotic DogBot, a motorized #2131a — ages 4 - Kindergarten BugBot, geared up Racer and a scary Bat . . . all using Friday, July 21; 9 - 11am LEGOs . . . all challenging for even discriminating LEGO builders. Students then use these projects (and more) to Jefferson 104 investigate engineering concepts. We keep it fun too with Taylor Lindgren open ended, creative projects for the students. Unshackle $12 the ball and chain of summer brain drain. Sign up today. #2131b Visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for sample pictures Grades 1 - 3 and more details. Friday, July 21 #2191 1 - 3pm Monday - Thursday, August 7- 10; 9am - 12 Noon Jefferson 104 Jefferson Gym Taylor Lindgren Youth Enrichmment League Staff $14 United Way of West Central Minnesota $89 Willmar MN • 320-235-1050 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 15 Campamento Rockets de espanol & Reactions Grades 1 - 4 spanish Camp 3 - 2 - 1 . . . launch your rocket! Join us as Take a trip into the world of Spanish lan - we build our own rockets and experiment guage and cultures - kids style. We will with reactions! We will discover many sing songs, play games, hear stories, make things as we build. All supplies included. a craft, learn the alphabet and count . . . It is going to be a blast! plus have a special snack each day - all #2186a — Tuesday, May 2 while learning Spanish. We will celebrate 3:30 - 5pm on the last day with a piñata and a party. Kennedy 170 Kate Zimmer fairy Garden #2104a — Grades K - 2 $5 Tuesday - Thursday, June 6 - 8 fun 8:30 - 11am #2186b — Tuesday, June 20 9 - 10:30am Grades 3 - 6 Jefferson 114/115 Señora Mikkelson Jefferson 104 In this “Make and Take” class, children $60 Kate Zimmer will construct terrarium gardens with suc - $5 culent plants and other decorations. They #2104b — Grades 3 - 5 will be guided through a step-by-step Monday - Thursday, June 12-15 build a process and leave with their very own ter - 8:30 - 11am rarium garden. All plants and materials Rollercoaster will be provided. Come, learn about ter - Jefferson 114/115 Grades 3 - 5 rarium gardens! Get ready to get your Señora Mikkelson $80 Participants will become engineers in this hands dirty! action packed opportunity! We will build #2051a — Tuesday, June 20 and design our very own roller coasters in 10 - 11:30am less than 2 hours! Supplies included. Jefferson Gym Katie Petty #2185a — Tuesday, May 16 $20 e 3:30 - 5pm ad Gr Roosevelt 200 #2051b — Thursday, July 13 -17 n Kate Zimmer 16 g i 1 - 2:30pm 20 llin . $5 ur ro ies Jefferson Gym Yo en vit se en cti #2185b — Tuesday, June 13 Katie Petty U wh a uth 1 - 2:30pm $20 yo Jefferson Gym Kate Zimmer Cooking Up $5 a storm Wish I Had a Grades 5 - 9 Horse Camp If you have an interest in cooking, but just don’t know how to get started — this Are you interested in horses, but don’t class is just right for you. Come and learn own one? Do you want to learn more the basics, and then we will practice our about horses? Please join us for “Wish I newly learned skills in the kitchen. Bring Had A Horse” Camp. Horses will be a container to take home some leftovers. provided and no experience necessary. This is a perfect way to ignite your pas - Led entirely by 4-H members, you will sion for cooking. learn about safety around horses, groom - ing techniques, horse colors and breeds, #2130 leading and handling techniques, basic Thursday, June 15 horse care and thinking like a horse. Lim - 1 - 3pm ited to the first 10 registrants. WHS Room 206 Classes held at Kandiyohi County fairgrounds 4-H arena Katie Petty #2152a — Grades 2 & 3 • $15 • Tuesday, July 11; 9 - 11:30am $15 #2152b — Grades 4 - 7 • $15 • Tuesday, July 11; 1 - 3:30pm 16 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Prairie Woods environmental learning Center “Promoting an individual and shared commitment to the responsible use, management and preservation of our natural resources.” Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization located on 424 acres on the south side of Lake Florida, just minutes north of Willmar. Directions from Willmar: From Willmar take Hwy. 71 north about 8 miles. Turn left (west) on County Road 29. Go 1 1/2 miles. Watch for signs on left side of road. (320) 354-5894. All of the following classes meet at PWELC. Pre-registration required for all programs. nature Days Pioneer skills Grades K - 3 Grades 3 - 6 WHAT’S THAT??? Let’s check it out! For Do you have what it takes to live as a pioneer? three mornings we will explore the natural Test your knowledge while participating in world in which we live. We will use hands-on our version of “Oregon Trail.” Brush up or activities and games to better understand the develop your compass skills. Try your hand forest, prairie, and the wetlands at Prairie at the cross cut saw and buck saw. If time al - Woods. Meet at the Main Building. lows, you might go home with a craft as well. Paddle the Crow! Meet at Farmsite. all ages #2303 Come with Prairie Woods ELC and the Mid - Tuesday - Thursday, June 13, 14, 15 #2307 dle Fork Crow River Watershed District to 8:30 - 11:30am Thursday, August 3 $55 “Paddle the Crow.” This will be a 3-hour river 9am - 12 Noon trip down the Middle Fork of the Crow $15 River. We will paddle 17 foot canoes in addi - Game Day at the tion to PWELC’s 34 foot Voyageur Canoe Pioneer Cabin Youth sporting (perfect for novices and families with young Grades 3-6 children). The trip will start at the boat ac - Who’s up for some friendly competition? Clays cess/fishing pier parking lot on the New Lon - After dressing as a pioneer, unplug for a don Mill Pond. From there we will be shotgun shoot morning of blind man’s bluff, a three legged sponsored by Tommy swenson shuttled to “Dilly” Bridge, north of New race, a game of graces (hoops & sticks), kubb, Memorial Ice fishing Tournament London and paddle back to the Mill Pond. and many more pioneer games. If it’s raining ages 12 - 18 Lunch afterward will be provided by the out we’ll see how you do at jacks, pick up Did you know that Prairie Woods ELC has Middle Fork Crow Watershed District. All sticks, and card games. Meet at farmsite. a sporting clay shotgun range? The clays equipment will be provided. come from the left, right, straight at you, be - hind you and there is even one that rolls on #2301a — $7/person #2304 Wednesday, June 28 the ground. Bring your own 12 or 20ga shot - #2301b — $20/family gun to use or borrow one of ours. There will Saturday, June 3; 9am - 12 Noon 10am - Noon $8 be 2 ranges set up. One for first time shooters in addition to our regular sporting clay range. PWelC sampler Grade 1 and Up Program cost greatly reduced due to contri - bution from the Tommy Swenson Memorial Come experience what Prairie Woods ELC Ice Fishing Tournament. Meet at the Westby has to offer. We will visit the Pioneer Cabin Shooting Range. to see how people lived “back in the day,” do the Flying Squirrel, climb the wall, track Tuesday, July 25 some animals, and learn some outdoor sur - $5/participant vival skills. Bring a sack lunch. Meet at the 3D Deer #2306 a — 6 - 6:45pm Main Building. archery shoot #2306 b — 6:45 - 7:30pm #2302 Grades 5 & Up #2306 C — 7:30 - 8:15pm Tuesday, June 6; 8am - 4pm If you have a couple archery seasons under #2306 D — 8:15 - 9:00pm $20 your belt or are thinking about hunting deer with a bow and arrow for the first time — this class is for you. This class is a chance to add new or develop existing deer hunting full Moon Canoe archery skills. We will talk about shooting Grades 5 and Up Come with your friends or family to enjoy form, judging distance, ethical shooting, and de the solitude of a Prairie Woods wetland while ra tracking deer. Then we will go out and prac - watching the sun set and the moon rise all in 7 G tice the skill on some 3D deer targets. Meet 6-1 in the same evening. Canoes, paddles, life jack - 01 g at farmsite. r 2 llin . ets, and instruction provided by Prairie u ro ies Woods ELC. Children must be accompanied Yo en vit #2305 se en cti by an adult. Meet at Farmsite. U wh a Friday, July 21; 9am - Noon uth $15 yo #2308 Monday, August 7 7 - 9pm $7 per person SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 17 Prairie Woods environmental learning Center “Promoting an individual and shared commitment to the responsible use, management and preservation of our natural resources.” Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization located on 424 acres on the south side of Lake Florida, just minutes north of Willmar. Directions from Willmar: From Willmar take Hwy. 71 north about 8 miles. Turn left (west) on County Road 29. Go 1 1/2 miles. Watch for signs on left side of road. (320) 354-5894. All of the following classes meet at PWELC. Pre-registration required for all programs. Youth sporting Clays & .22 shoot Indoor sponsored by Pheasants forever ages 11 - 16 Rock This is a great opportunity to shoot for the first time or to improve your already existing shooting skills. Included in the class will be in - Climbing struction on safe gun handling and shooting technique. Firearms, Gym shells, and targets will be provided. You may bring your own 12 or all ages 20ga shotgun. Meet at Westby Shooting Range. All levels of shooters Climbing offers a are invited. chance to challenge #2309 yourself both Saturday, August 12 physically and 3 - 5pm — with Hot Dog Dinner to follow program mentally at your own $5 pace. Rock climbing is a true adventure Pioneer Day sport. Beginners can Grades 3 - 6 learn about the sport, Help Anna Danielson get ready for fall. Find out what pioneer life exercise and have was really like with this ALL day adventure. We’ll start the day by fun! Experienced dressing as a pioneer. Then we’ll get busy with our indoor chores climbers can come train and refine their skills. The Prairie Woods which will include preparing our own pioneer lunch, followed by ELC instructors are here to help every climber reach new heights! some outdoor activities such as doing laundry, cutting wood and, Equipment will be provided. Meet at the main building. Sign up for beating rugs. After chores, we should find time to play a few games, one or more. make a craft and maybe even end with a sweet treat of homemade ice 4 - 5:30pm cream! Meet at Farmsite. $10 per climber/per session

#2310 #2311 a — Thursday, June 22 Wednesday, August 16; 9am - 4pm #2311 b — Thursday, July 6 $35 — Includes Lunch #2311 C — Thursday, august 24

according to the WCeR 2016 annual Report, 2,245 area youth participated in at least one youth enrichment program. It also notes that 2,979 area youth took part in at least one youth recreation program. nOW, THaT’s a lOT Of bUsY KIDs! Drivers ed Classroom Getting Your Driver’s License 1. Register for 30 hours of classroom instruction. Class fee is $100 . 2. Register for Behind the Wheel training to receive the blue card that is needed to take the permit test. The fee for Behind the Wheel is $225 3. Take and pass the permit test. 4. Contact Community Ed & Rec at 231-8490 to set up arrangements for Behind the Wheel training. (Student will be billed $25 for a “no show” once the appointment has been scheduled without a 24 hour cancellation notice.) 5. Upon completion of Behind the Wheel, schedule appointment to take the Driver's Exam. #2080 b— June 12 - 23 Informational Parent Meeting #2080 C — July 10 - 21 #2080D — July 31 - august 11 First Monday of each session; 7 - 8:30pm • Jefferson 116 All classes meet Monday through Friday at Jefferson 116 Parents who attend will receive a $10 credit 9am - 12:05pm • Instructor L. Hastad to be used towards Behind the Wheel Training. 18 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

structural art blue Ice studio’s Workshop Paint night Grades 3 - 7 Grade 8 - adult: Enjoy an evening Join us in making 3D art pieces! We will experiment with people who love creating art as with clay, wire, items from nature, string and many much as you do or try something new other materials. We will complete many projects with your family, coworkers and that include a dream catcher, a wire bead tree, a friends! Relax and learn how to paint nature inspired wind chime and a coil pot. This class your very own gorgeous, unique paint - is NEW so don’t miss out on the fun. Dress to get ings. You do not have to be an expert messy, bring a snack and a water bottle. Visit www. to create beautiful art! I will teach you blueicestudio.com to see past art class photos. easy step-by-step directions to create the painting of the evening! Feeling #2174 brave and creative? Feel free to change the design or the colors to match Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 31 - Aug. 2 your style . . . YOU are the artist! I will give you my expert advice and di - 9 - 11am rection to guide you. Be prepared to have an exciting evening . This class is Ashley Lucas of Blue Ice Studio for adults, teens and middle schoolers and would make for a fun and mem - Jefferson Gym orable family night out! All supplies included in the class fee; including $39 paint, brushes, aprons, easels, large high quality stretched canvas per person and instruction. Please visit www.blueicestudio.com to see the painting de - signs that will be offered each class as designs will be different each month so choose your favorite paint class or take many classes!

#8802D #8802e #8802f friday, april 21 friday, May 26 friday, June 23 6 - 8:30pm 6 - 8:30pm 6 - 8:30pm MS 145 MS 145 Jefferson Gym $30 $30 $30

#8802G #8802H friday, July 21 friday, august 25 6 - 8:30pm 6 - 8:30pm Jefferson Gym Jefferson Gym $30 $30 4-Day art Club Workshop Drawing Grades 3-7 Join us to create some of our FAVORITE art projects from this past year’s After School Art Club! If you missed a session or are completely new to Workshop Blue Ice Studio classes, this class is perfect for you! We will use a variety of Grades 3-7 materials, styles of art, and learn techniques of famous artists. Dress to get We will be learning how to make your drawings messy and bring a snack! This class is very popular - sign up quickly as space bolder and interesting this summer! Participants is limited. will play around with quality pencils, tools, charcoal, and pastels. We will complete a few pencil and char - #2179 a coal exercises to learn some new skills. Then we will Monday - Thursday, June 12 - 15; 9 - 11:30am complete a self-portrait using the grid method on Jefferson Gym high quality drawing paper. Dress to get messy. Ashley Lucas Bring a snack and a water bottle. View photos of $39 past classes at www.blueicestudio.com #2179 b #2177 Tuesday - Friday, July 18 - 21 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 24 - 26 9 - 11:30am 9 - 11am Jefferson Gym Jefferson Gym Ashley Lucas Ashley Lucas of Blue Ice Studio $39 106 Hwy. 12 W • Willmar, MN $39 320-235-2317 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 19 Mixed Media Paint Cookies art Workshop Workshop & Canvas Grades 3 - 7 Grades 3 - 7 Grades 3 - 8 Do you like using a little bit of every - If you love to paint, this class is for you! Pick one or more of our Saturday paint - thing in your art projects? If so, this We will be refining our painting skills ing classes! Spend the day with Blue Ice workshop is for you! We will be using and learning about different styles of art. Studio creating a large canvas painting collage, ink, sprays, paint, pastels, wax We will be completing several projects with step-by-step directions. We will and charcoal in new and exciting ways. over the course of the class including a have so much fun enhancing our artistic Learn the tricks of the trade and find large canvas! This class is best suited for skills, getting creative, singing and mak - your own style. We will be doing several those with some paint experience. Bring ing friends. All supplies (including the projects - including a large canvas mixed a snack, water bottle and paint shirt. We cookies) are included. media painting and a mini handmade love to get messy! View photos from See our painting design schedule at art journal. Bring a snack, water bottle, past paint classes at www.blueicestu - www.blueicestudio.com. and a paint shirt. We love to get messy. dio.com All classes held at the Jefferson Gym Go to: www.blueicestudio.com to see Instructor: Ashley Lucas past class photos. #2176 #2175e Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Saturday, May 27; 2 - 4pm — $25 #2178 June 27 - 29 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 - 11am #2175f August 8 - 10 Ashley Lucas from Blue Ice Studio Saturday, June 17; 2 - 4pm — $25 9 - 11am Jefferson Gym MS 145 $39 #2175G Ashley Lucas Saturday, July 22; 2 - 4pm — $25 $39 #2175H Saturday, August 19; 2 - 4pm — $25

at the Willmar Public Library Runs from June 5 - August 25 Join Us at 10am Mondays - Saturdays The Library will be hosting Wednesday, June 14 numerous FREE activities for Interactive Folk Music Show children and teens such as: Jack & Kitty • Story Hours Emmy Award Winning • 4-H on Wheels in Acoustic Music! • Children’s Book Club • Little People’s Storytime If you are a LEGO fan, • Board Game Afternoon join us • Children Matinees Friday, July 7 . . . and much more. One Man LEGO Show by There will be prizes to reading program participants for reaching Curtis Mork their reading goals. at the Library The Willmar Public Library is committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families. To learn more about the summer reading adventure at the Library please call 320-235-3162 or visit our website: http://www.willmarpubliclibrary.org/children.html 20 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Introduction to springboard Diving swim lessons Learn basic diving skills progressing through the approach, hurdle, takeoff, forward dive, back dive, inward dive, and somersaulting. Must be 8 years old and have passed Willmar Middle School pool, please enter swim level 4. through door #21 on northeast side of building. Please call WCER at (320) 231- Please enter building through Athletic entrance. 8490 for level questions, to request a swim #3820 a — Monday - friday, July 10 - 14 evaluation or scholarship information. 11am - 12pm Willmar Senior High Pool Parent/Child Kristin Hawkinson (kids ages 2 - 5 years old) $45 Enjoy being in the water with your child #3820 b — Monday - friday, July 17 - 21 while building swimming readiness by 11am - 12pm emphasizing fun in the water for children Willmar Senior High Pool (use athletic entrance) while accompanied by a parent or guardian. Kristin Hawkinson This course helps to ease a child into lessons $45 and start to develop skills taught in Swim Dive Camp Level 1. Children that normally wear This course is for divers who are able to perform the basic dives (forward, back, inward, diapers must wear a swim diaper in the and forward somersault) with approach and hurdle. Learn advanced springboard diving pool. through individualized coaching on techniques and form for dives that may incorporate rotation and twisting. Great off season practice for high school divers. swim level 1 — becoming comfortable in the #3825 — Monday - friday, July 24 - 28 water learning basic skills with assistance (Child 10:30am - 12 pm must be 5 years old by first day of class.) Willmar Senior High Pool (Please enter building through athletic entrance) • Water entry and submersion Kristin Hawkinson • Front & back floats $60 • Front & back glides • Paddling on front and back lifeguarding • 15+ Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for swim level 2 — learning to swim without the Professional Rescuer. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. flotation (Child must be 5 years old by first day of class) Age Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years old on or before the last day of class • Water entry and submersion skill Prerequisites: • Front & back floats • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing • Safety skills: rolling over and treading water • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs • Front & back glides • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: • Paddling on front and back —Starting in the water, swim 20 yards —Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object swim level 3 — becoming competent in basic —Surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding object swim strokes and learning to be comfortable in —Exit the water without using a ladder or steps deep water Certification: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED- valid 2 years • Water entry in deep water • Back float #3810 — saturdays and sundays, May 6, 7, 13, 14 • Safety skills: treading water and survival float Saturday 9am - 8pm • Sunday 1 - 6pm • Front & back crawl Middle School Pool & Room 145 • Elementary backstroke $130 • Beginning dives lifeguarding Review • 15+ swim level 4— Improving endurance and Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for competency for strokes learned the Professional Rescuer. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. • Safety skill: treading water Age Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years old on or before the last day of class • Front & back crawl • Elementary backstroke Certification Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification • Breaststroke • Dolphin & scissor kicks skill Prerequisites: • Standing dives and surface dives • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs swim level 5—learning skills used in • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: competitive swimming and lifeguarding Starting in the water, swim 20 yards Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object • Safety skills: treading water and sculling Surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding object • Front & back crawl Exit the water without using a ladder or steps • Breaststroke • Butterfly Certification: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED- valid 2 years • Sidestroke #3811 — saturday May 27; 10am - 8pm • Open turns Middle School Pool & Room 145 $50 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 21 Course # Time Level Course # Time Level spring swim lessons 30PC-520 5:20-5:45pm P/C 3003-635 6:35-7:15pm 3 Monday-Thursday, May 15-25 3001-520 5:20-5:45pm 1 3005-635 6:35-7:15pm 5 $45/session Parent/Child 3002-550 5:50-6:30pm 2 3002-720 7:20-8pm 2 Levels 1-2 3004-550 5:50-6:30pm 4 3003-720 7:20-8pm 3 Levels 3-5 summer swimming lessons • all swim lessons are at the Willmar Middle school Pool • Please enter through door #21 on the northeast side of the building • If the course number does not show up on the online registration, the class is full. • scholarships available • Registering for a wait listed class does not guarantee you a spot. sessIOn 1 sessIOn 2 sessIOn 3 Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday June 19-22 and June 26-29 July 10-13 and July 17-20 July 24-27 and July 31-august 3 $45 $45 $45 Course # Time Level Course # Time Level Course # Time Level 3301-900 9-9:25am 1 3101-900 9-9:25 am 1 32PC-900 9-9:25am P/C 3303-900 9-9:50am 3 2102-900 9-9:50am 2 3203-900 9-9:50am 3 3304-900 9-9:50am 4 3104-900 9-9:50am 4 3204-900 9-9:50am 4 3201-930 9:30-9:55am 1 3301-930 9:30-9:55am 1 31PC-930 9:30-9:55am P/C 32PC-1000 10-10:25am P/C 33PC-1000 10-10:25am P/C 3101-1000 10-10:25am 1 3202-1000 10-10:50am 2 3302-1000 10-10:50am 2 3102-1000 10-10:50am 2 3204-1000 10-10:50am 4 3305-1000 10-10:50am 5 3105-1000 10-10:50am 5 3201-1030 10:30-10:55am 1 3301-1030 10:30-10:55am 1 31PC-1030 10:30-10:55am P/C 3201-1100 11-11:25am 1 3301-1100 11:11:25am 1 3101-1100 11-11:25am 1 3203-1100 11-11:50am 3 3302-1100 11-11;50am 2 3103-1100 11-11:50am 3 3205-1100 11-11:50am 5 3303-1100 11-11:50am 3 3104-1100 11-11:50am 4 3201-1130 11:30-11:55am 1 3301-1130 11:30-11:55am 1 3101-1130 11:30-11:55am 1 3202-1200 12-12:50pm 2 3302-1200 12-12:50pm 2 3102-1200 12-12:50pm 2 3203-1200 12-12:50pm 3 3303-1200 12-12:50pm 3 3103-1200 12-12:50pm 3 3204-1200 12-12:50pm 4 3304-1200 12-12:50pm 4 3105-1200 12-12:50pm 5 3202-100 1-1:50pm 2 3302-100 1-1:50pm 2 31PC-100 1-1:25pm P/C 3205-100 1-1:50pm 5 3305-100 1-1:50pm 5 3102-100 1-1:50pm 2 32PC-130 1:30-1:55pm P/C 33PC-130 1:30-1:55pm P/C 3104-100 1-1:50pm 4 3201-200 2-2:25pm 1 3301-200 2-2:25pm 1 3101-200 2-2:25pm 1 3202-200 2-2:50pm 2 3302-200 2-2:50pm 2 3103-200 2-2:50pm 3 3201-230 2:30-2:55pm 1 3301-230 2:30-2:55pm 1 3101-230 2:30-2:55pm 1 3201-300 3-3:25pm 1 3301-300 3-3:25pm 1 3102-300 3-3:50pm 2 3202-300 3-3:50pm 2 3302-300 3-3:50pm 2 3104-300 3-3:50pm 4 3203-300 3-3:50pm 3 3304-300 3-3:50pm 4 3101-400 4-4:25pm 1 3203-400 4-4:50pm 3 3303-400 4-4:50pm 3 3305-400 4-4:50pm 5 3103-400 4-4:50pm 3 3204-400 4-4:50pm 4 3301-500 5-5:25pm 1 31PC-430 4:30-4:55pm P/C 3202-500 5-5:50pm 2 3302-500 5-5:50pm 2 2102-500 5-5:50pm 2 3203-500 5-5:50pm 3 3303-500 5-5:50pm 3 31PC-530 5:30-5:55pm P/C 3201-600 6-6:25pm 1 32PC-600 6-6:25pm P/C 33PC-530 5:30-5:55pm P/C

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Open Daily, beginning June 12 12 noon to 7pm (weather permitting) Special Events: Daily Admission, swimmer or observer $3 Group Rate (10+) $2.50 — Family Swim at DOAC n Follow Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center on Tuesdays, June 13-July 11 Facebook! Family Swim is a special time reserved just for families when n Swimwear! Swimsuits must be worn at all times DOAC will remain open until 8pm. Pool may close early if in the pool. For health reasons, regular diapers attendance drops below 15 people. are not allowed. Toddlers must wear plastic pants or use special swim diapers. DOAC has swim — Parent’s Day at DOAC Sunday, June 18 diapers for sale for your convenience. n Floatables! Only U.S. Coast Guard Approved All parents admitted free with paid admission of child! Lifejackets are permissible. — Willmar Fests Queen’s Splash n Supervision! Children under the age of 13 years Wednesday, June 21, 4pm old must be supervised at all times by a Join us for poolside fun with the Ambassadors and responsible person 16 years of age or older. Candidates! n Eat at the pool! The DOAC concession stand offers a variety of snacks and beverages for your — 4th of July at DOAC Tuesday, July 4 enjoyment. No outside food or coolers, please. n Need a place to hold a reunion, party, or other Free admission for all Veterans and Active Duty Service get-together? Have the place to yourself and members invite your friends! DOAC is available for — Stingers’ Slip & Slide after-hours private group rentals. Thursday, July 6, 10:30am Call Pam at 231-8490 for rates and other details. We’re opening early for splashtacular fun with the Willmar Stingers! Individual . S. .E . .A . .$S8O5 N P FAamSilyS oEf 5 S . . . . .$155 — Lucky Duck Thursdays Family of 2 . . . . .$125 Family of 6 . . . . .$165 Bring a non-perishable food item and pay just $1 Family of 3 . . . . .$135 Additional Family admission. Thursdays in July Family of 4 . . . . .$145 Person ...... $15 — Itty Bitty Beach Party Get your season pass application form from our office Music and fun for the little ones! This party is for our at Jefferson Learning Center or online at our smallest splashers, ideal for ages 5 and under. web site at www.willmarcer.com Saturdays: June 17, July 8, August 5 — 10:30am-12pm $4 per child, two adults per child free n DOWACe wailtl hnoet orp eCn lifo thsei nairg t ePmpoelraitcuyre: is 68 — Teens Only Pool Party degrees or cooler. We’ll have a DJ playing top hits and your requests, a n DOAC will close for 30 minutes any time cannonball splash contest, and more. lightning is seen, thunder is heard in the area, or the weather is threatening. Monday June 26, 7:15-9pm — $4 per teen n Closing decisions will be made at least 30 minutes — Penny Carnival before the scheduled opening whenever possible. Come to the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center as we n Weather-related closings may be re-evaluated for celebrate our last event of the summer. Join the staff for re-opening later in the day pending weather fun games at the pool- bring your pennies to play! conditions. Friday, August 11, 12:30-2:30pm SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 23 adults birthday With Parties Now booking birthday Disabilities parties! Two hour parties swim are booked during regular pool hours and include games, activities, prizes, goody bag, cup - nights cakes, refreshments, pool time, supervision, and clean-up. Par - ties are not available during special events or Friday afternoons. Come to the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center for a night of music Please call 231-8490 for more information. and fun! The facility is smoke free and handicap accessible. Ages n $95 for 10 children & 2 adults (includes birthday child) 15 years and older are welcome. n Children ages 5-10 years old Mondays, July 10 and august 7 — 7:15-8:45pm $4 per swim night (staff are required to pay admission fee) fitMat Yoga basics ***Group homes can write one check for total number of people at - BOGA FitMat lets you practice yoga on the water, similar to yoga tending instead of individual payments. Please include a list of names on a paddleboard but in a pool on an inflatable mat. You won’t nec - of all who are attending. essarily get wet and you definitely don’t need to wear a swimsuit - you can dress like you would for yoga. To participate, you will need to be ready for a great workout and weigh 300 pounds or fewer! In adapted swim lessons the FitMat series, you’ll receive professional yoga instruction on Morning classes are offered for all ability levels for children BOGA FitMats, and everything you need to have an amazing core ages 5-17. Swimming is recognized as one of the best forms of workout. therapy for people with disabilities, there are many health ben - #3916 efits that come along with swimming. Regular swimming will Thursdays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 • 7:15-8:30pm help to maintain and improve the cardiovascular system, lung Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center • Candice Clemens • $75 capacity and function, joint mobility, muscles, and stamina. Swim instruction is small group or one-on-one, space is lim - ited. Please contact WCER at 231-8490 for scholarship in - aqua Zumba formation. The reason is simple: every class feels like a party! You don’t even Dorothy Olson aquatic Center Pool have to know how to dance, just move your body and follow the Mondays, Wednesdays & fridays instructor’s lead — it’s easy! We guarantee you will have a blast. #3926 #3751a #3751b #3751C Wednesdays, June 21 - July 26; 7 - 8pm June 19 - 30 July 10 - 21 July 24 - Aug. 4 Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Pool • Candace Otto • $43 10:15 - 11am 10:15 - 11am 10:15 - 11am $75 $75 $75 Robbins Island Toddler splash Virgil Olson beach 2-3 Years Old & Parent Swimming is allowed during daylight hours. Lifeguards will be on duty at the beach Thursdays-Sundays from 1-6pm for the Your child will gain confidence in the water with you by their summer season beginning June 29. There will be no lifeguards side as you splash, clap, reach, squat, kick, and dance your way on duty when the air temperature is 68 degrees or cooler. to comfort. Class will be held in the zero depth pool at n All swimmers must wear a swimming suit in the water. DOAC. US Coast Guard approved lifejackets are welcome. n No diapers allowed in the water. All children who usually Children ages 2-3 years old. One adult must be in the water wear diapers must wear swim diapers and plastic pants. per child. Kids not yet potty trained must wear plastic pants n Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices. or a swim diaper. n No floating rafts or mats. Dorothy Olson aquatic Center Pool n No glass or metal bottles on the beach. amy erickson • $35/child n No alcoholic beverages allowed on the beach. #3401 #3402 Restrict beach activities to area that do not distract others Monday-Thursday Tuesdays n June 26 - 29 July 11 - August 1 (frisbee, football, volleyball, etc.) 9:30 - 10am` 9:30 - 10am n Pets must be leashed and kept outside of the beach area. 24 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Co me t R o obbin Isl s and P brin ark, g a b lanke chair t s and bug s pray. Free Admission, Popcorn & Pop! Robbins Island Park Pre-Activities such as • Inflatables • Arts & Crafts • Games & More begin 1 hour before the movie. In the event of poor weather, event will be held at the WEAC. Questions? Call 231-8490. These events are made possible by the generous donations of numerous community supporters.

The Secret SING Lego Batman Life of Pets MOANA Friday, June 16 Friday, July 21 Friday, August 18 Friday, September 15 Start Time 9pm Start Time 9pm Start Time 8pm Start Time 7pm

SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 25 YELLOW BIKE Yellow Bike is a free bike share program that launched two years ago in Willmar. It encourages community members and visitors of Willmar to enjoy the city by bike. WCER, along with the Willmar Lakes Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and Jennie-O Turkey Store teamed up to bring this wonderful pro - gram to our town. Many brightly colored yellow bikes and yellow bike racks are placed around Will - mar at convenient locations. The bikes remain un - Join us as we celebrate locked, to be used during daylight hours, at no cost to the user. Our hope is that these bikes will be re - National Bike to School Day spected and well taken care so this service can stick around for many years to come. We want on May 10, everyone to be able to enjoy a free ride! Interested in helping the Yellow Bike program grow? Call National Bike to Work Day WCER at 231-8490 to become involved! on May 19 and the Mayor’s Bike Ride on May 19.

WILLMAR BIKES Willmar Bikes is a bicycle and pedestrian education and advocacy group dedicated to making biking a fun, safe, and easy choice in our community. 5TH ANNUAL WILLMAR BIKES FUN RIDES MAYOR’S BIKE RIDE Whether you’re just a beginner or an avid biker, Friday May 19, 5pm FREE these non-competitive, leisure rides are a great way Join us for a relaxing ride on the Glacial Lakes Trail. The to explore Willmar’s trails and interact with other mayors of Willmar, Spicer and New London are coming bike enthusiasts. Please visit Willmar Bikes on together for a bike ride starting at 5pm in each commu - Facebook for our summer ride schedule! nity and traveling to Spicer for a free picnic at the Lions Shelter before heading back to each starting point. Call (320) 235-3552 or email [email protected] to register.

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family Kickball

Dads, moms, sons, daughters, come out as a family and get your kicks. Enjoy a family outing playing old fashion kickball. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing.

#5355 e Tuesdays, June 6 - July 18 (no kickball July 4) rad 6-7 pm 7 G Middle School Fields 6-1 01 g in $19 per family ur 2 llin Yo nro s! se n e itie U he ctiv summer soccer w h A out Come and join us for one of the fast growing sports. Soccer! Y Staff will instruct players on kicking, passing, and scoring. This six week course will be about skill development. We will also be playing mini games through the program. Sign up quickly, limited enrollment per session. No soccer July 6

#5320 Kindergarten 9-9:45 am #5321 Grade 1 10-10:45 am #5322 Grade 2 11-11:45 am #willmarcer #5323 Grade 3 & 4 12-12:45 pm new! Thursdays, June 8- July 20 Middle School Fields $34 stay Connected with everything Cardinal soccer Camp WCeR this summer by The Willmar High School Soccer program will be hosting its annual Cardinal Soccer Camp for younger, developing players. using the new Willmar HS Boys’ soccer coach Jeff Winter will direct the camp with the assistance of current high school players. The skills of hashtag! the game will be taught and modeled by the head coach and the campers will be asked to practice and perform these skills in small groups supervised by the high school players. Just attach the hashtag to a post or picture about WCeR activities to Monday-Wednesday, July 10-12 #5345a Grades K-2 8-9 am social media, or search for it, to see all #5345b Grades 3-4 9:30-10:45 am #5345C Grades 5-6 11 am-12:30 pm the fun happening in our parks. Roosevelt Soccer Complex $34 explore Golf Grades 3-7 Participants will have lots of fun as we explore the game of golf. Learn to chip, putt and a full golf swing through games and hands-on expe - rience. Scoring and proper course etiquette are also included. • Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. • Bring your own clubs or borrow some of ours. • MEET AT THE DRIVING RANGE. • Eagle Creek Golf Course • Joel Jacobson and Staff • $39 #6500 Tuesday-Friday, June 13-16; 8:30 - 10am SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 27 batter Up! baseball T-ball league ages 4 & 5 Grades 7 - 9 A fun, relaxed introductory T-ball league This baseball league may consist of for your all-star! This program is de - teams from the area, such as NLS, BBE, signed to teach your player the basics of Atwater, MACCRAY, Litchfield, KMS, T-ball while having fun. Participants will BOLD, Minnewaska, Benson and more. learn skills such as hitting, throwing, and catching while learning the basic rules of Games will be played on Tuesdays and the game. During the final 2 weeks, par - Thursdays, starting June 13 thru July 20. ticipants will get to put their new skills Games will be on a rotating schedule. to the test in scrimmages with modified game rules. Participants will receive a t- Team rosters will be emailed to you. shirt, players need to bring a glove and Please check your junk email folder also water. Enrollment is limited for each little Hitters or add us to your contact list to be sure time period. you receive the notifications. Teams will Thursdays, June 8-July 20 baseball league be figured by a lottery style draft (subject (No T-Ball July 6) Grades 1 & 2 to change). Middle School Fields Join us for a fun baseball experience that $29 will provide your child the basics in hit - #5107 – Grade 7 #5160a — 10-10:45 am ting, catching, throwing, fielding and #5189 – Grade 8 & 9 #5160b —11-11:45 am running bases. #5160C — 5:15 - 6pm Registration Dead-line – May 12 #5160D — 6:15-7 pm In addition to the morning practices, $65 plus $30 jersey deposit. there will be evening games on July 12 SAVE $20 – Register by May 5 and July 19 at 6 and 7 pm. Teams will be Registration after May 12 only accepted Kinderball created and a schedule will be handed as space allows. Kindergarten out showing the time your child will be Staff will instruct the kids on proper playing. We will be playing full games hitting, running bases, throwing and with some modifications Registration fielding. After two weeks of fundamen - deadline is June 2. Each participant will baseball tals we will scrimmage each other and receive a t-shirt. Bring your own glove skills & Drills show the kids what to do in certain and water bottle. situations. Staff will emphasize having Want to turn that single into a double? FUN and playing together. Each player We are looking for parents to help with How about adding a little extra zip to will receive a t-shirt. Bring your own coaching the teams and pitching. Please that fast ball? Join Middle School Base - glove and water. let us know if you are interested. Parents ball Coach Brad Haugen and the WCER Mondays & Wednesdays, who commit to help will be issued a $20 summer staff Tuesday mornings at June 12- July 19 refund at the end of the season. Limit of Swansson Blue for our Baseball Skills and (No Kinderball July 3 & 5) 3 coaches per team. Drills! Players will have a blast getting to Middle School Field • $39 work on their baseball skills including #5100a #5100b Mondays & Wednesdays, hitting, fielding, throwing and more! 9 -9:50 am 5 -5:50 pm June 12 - July 19 (No baseball July 3 & 5) Tuesdays, June 13 - July 18 Middle School (no meeting July 4) softball $39 Grades 1 & 2 #5120 — Grades 3 & 4 This is a fun, relaxed introduction to the 9 - 10:30am sport of softball! The goal of this pro - #5101 Grade 1 gram is to teach children the basics of the 10-10:50 am #5121— Grades 5 & 6 game through drills, skills and scrim - 10:30am - noon mages with modified rules while empha - #5102 –Grade 2 sizing fun and participation. Participants $20 fee 11-11:50 am will receive a t-shirt. Bring your own Free to all CER baseball league partici - glove and water. No softball July 4 & 6. pants. To take advantage of this free offer, Grades may be combined into one league please call 231-8490. depending on the number of registra - tions. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Grades 3 - 6 baseball Registration June 13- July 20 Lincoln Park • $39 Has already Happened! #5201-Grade 1 - 6 pm If interested in playing, please call 231-8490 #5202-Grade 2 - 7 pm to check on team availability. 28 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Cardinal /stingers

baseball skills Camp Grades 3 - 5 and Grades 6-8 Join Cardinals Head Coach Tom DeBoer and Stingers Coach Cameron Jergens, along with players for a great week of baseball. T-shirt is included. Bring your glove and water. June 12-15 #5140a Grades: 3-5 — 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. #5140b Grades: 6-8 — 11 am-12:30 p.m. North Swanson Field $50 Each participant will also receive a camp t-shirt, Stingers hat and a game ticket!

Tom Deboer Played baseball for Willmar High School and was a pitcher at Augustana University for four years. He fastpitch softball: spent a year coaching varsity baseball in Omaha Ne - braska, three seasons as the Varsity Assistant in Will - League and mar, and is in his third season as the Head Varsity Tournament Teams Coach in Willmar. Tom also coaches the Willmar Grades 3 - 12 VFW baseball team, and spent several years as an in - Tryouts for these teams have already structor with Solid Foundation Baseball. occurred and teams are formed. If still interested in playing on a fastpitch softball team this summer, call CER (231-8490) Cameron Jergens to see if space exists on the league teams. Played baseball at Daytona State College and North Look for information about Summer Carolina A&T State University before getting into Softball Tryouts in the winter CER coaching. Jergens is currently an assistant coach at Brochure next year to be eligible for a Coker College in South Carolina, where he is the hit - tournament team. ting and infield instructor. He was also the head coach the past two years in the Lewis & Clark Summer Col - legiate League before joining the Stingers. softball skills Cardinal baseball & Drills skills Camp Step up to the plate and join Willmar Grades K - 2 Varsity softball coach Shannon Cayler and Join Head Cardinal Varsity Coach Tom DeBoer and his staff for a camp focusing the CER summer staff Tuesday mornings on hitting, fielding, pitching and more! T-shirt included. Bring your glove and at Swansson Green for our softball skills water. and drills! Players will have a blast getting to work on their softball skills including #5150— Grade K-2 hitting, fielding, throwing and more. June 19-22 9-10:30 am Tuesdays, June 13-July 18 North Swansson Field (no meeting July 4) $50 #5220 — Grades 3 & 4 9-10:30am

#5221 — Grades 5 & 6 ade 10:30am - 12pm 17 Gr s! 2016- tivitie Your th Ac Use in You $20 fee ling Free to all CER softball league partici - enrol when pants. To take advantage of this free offer, please call 231-8490. SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 29 Quick start Tennis Grades K - 4 Join Willmar Head Tennis Coach Jim Anderson for this exciting program which is designed for children 10 and younger. This program will help build confidence and hand/eye coordination with smaller courts and slower tennis balls. Each participant will receive a ten - nis racket to keep! Each session is the same lessons.

session 1 #1021a Mondays and Wednesdays June 12-28 9 – 10 am Middle School Tennis Courts $34 adult/Youth session 2 #1021b Tennis Mondays and Wednesdays July 10-26 lessons 9 – 10 am If you are interested Middle School Tennis Courts $34 Cardinal in private or group Tennis Camp tennis lessons, Grades 7 - 12 Join Willmar Head Tennis Coach Jim contact Anderson in this one week tennis camp. Jim anderson Intermediate The camp will focus on improving Tennis ground strokes, serving, and overall play. at lessons #6340 905-9375 Grades 3 - 6 June 12 – 12-3 pm to arrange This program is designed for students June 13 – 9-12 noon who have a background in tennis. Learn June 14 – 12-3 pm lesson times. the proper way to play with basic swings June 15 – 9-12 noon and hand-eye coordination activities. Senior High Tennis Courts Rally skills will be developed. Each $34 session is the same lessons. Willmar Head Tennis Coach Jim Anderson is the Willmar lakes instructor. Youth summer area summer Middle School Tennis Courts Tennis league Tennis session 1 Grades 7 - 12 Tournaments #1022a Are you interested in playing other ten - Mondays and Wednesdays, nis players from around the local area? June 23 - 25 June 12-28 10:15 – 11:15 am Sign up for the Willmar Lakes Area Willmar fest $29 Tennis League. Matches are held at the Register at WCeR Willmar Senior High Tennis Courts. session 2 – Grade 3-6 231-8490 #1022b sInGles • Mondays and Wednesdays, #6360 – boys July 28 - 30 July 10-26 #6361 - Girls Cardinal Classic 10:15 – 11:15 am Wednesdays, June 14-July 26 $29 Register at WCeR $10 231-8490 30 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Cardinal Youth for football

football skills Only . . . Training use your 2017-18 Grades 5 - 8 This camp is designed to work on foot - grade when ball specific skills. Coaches registering. will teach fundamentals of blocking, Cardinal Cardinal tackling, route running, football Camp In-House pass catching as Grades 5 - 9 well as other football fundamentals. Campers will have a Tackle Along with football skills being taught great experience campers will also get the opportunity to working on football Grades 5 & 6 play flag football games every session. their football Equipment check-out will be Monday, High School coaches and players will run skills and August 21 from 5-7 pm at the Dorothy the camp. playing Olson pool shed. There will be a manda - football games. tory coaches’ meeting at 7 pm also at the #5410 Each session will have campers working Dorothy Olson pool shed for parents Wednesdays on the fundamentals of offense and de - who are interested in coaching. June 14-28 and July 12-26 1:00-2:00pm fense. Coaches will be teaching drills Practice will be Tuesday thru Thursday, Middle School Practice Fields specific to the position the camper wants August 22-24 and Monday thru Thurs - Meet at Newman Center to play. At the end of each daily session, day, August 28-31 at the Senior High $39 there will be touch football games. At Football fields at 6 pm. Players will be the end of the week, all participants will evaluated for the first two weeks. A People who receive a Cardinal Football Camp t-shirt schedule will be made available at a later participate and enjoy a watermelon feed. High date to show times and locations of School coaches and players will run the games. in camp. recreation Starting September 4, practices will be on at least once Recommended clothing: t-shirt, shorts, Monday and Tuesday nights at 6:00 at a week indicated tennis shoes. Football pads not needed the Willmar Senior High Football fields. for the camp. Games will be on Thursday nights at their greatest gains in Roosevelt Soccer Complex, starting physical parameters #5401 Sept. 7. such as: flexibility, Monday-Friday, August 7-11 The registration deadline is Friday, strength, social 10 am – 12:30 pm August 11. support and Middle School Football Fields self esteem. Meet at Newman Center #5456 $44 $90 Youth football Clinic Grades K-4 Come and join the Cardinal football staff and players as you learn the basic fundamentals of football. Staff will be instructing players on passing, catching, blocking, tackling and kicking. Includes a clinic t-shirt. #5400 Monday & Tuesday, July 31 & August; 6 - 7:15 pm High School Football practice field. Meet by Red Softball shed. $34 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 31 Kandi basketball Camp Kandi Basketball Camps are designed to offer top quality instruction in the fundamentals of basketball by Camp Directors Matt Willmar William, Cardinal Boys Varsity Coach and Dustin Wrestling Carlson, Cardinal Girls Varsity Coach along with Camp their players. In addition to fundamentals, activities Grades 3 - 11 such as Fast Break League, 3 on 3 League, Lightning Willmar wrestling is League and a Game bringing GRIT League will be included. wrestling to Willmar for their 11th Annual Wrestling T-shirts will be given to participants. Please indicate t-shirt size Camp. GRIT brings an experienced GRIT and J Robinson when registering. Meet in the Senior High Gym. staff. GRIT is centered on the belief that investing in the #6035a – boys, Grades 7- 9 sport of wrestling will provide the base for a lifetime of Monday-Friday, June 5-9; 8-11 am excellence built upon dedication, discipline, and hard work. $65 GRIT provides hands-on technique and training education for the wrestler of all ages. #6035b – boys Grades 4-6 #6040a - Girls, Grades 7-11 For more information, go to GRIT wrestling camps at Monday-Friday, June 5-9 Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 www.gritwrestling.net 12 Noon-3 pm 2 - 4 pm $65 $55 Please provide t-shirt size when registering. #6035C – boys Grades 2-3 #6040b - Girls, Grades 3-4 Monday-Friday, June 5-9 Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 #6230 3:15 - 4:30pm 4 - 5:30pm Monday – Thursday, July 24-27 $45 $45 9:00-12noon Middle School Gym/Stage boys basketball: $50 skills & Drills Grades 2 - 6 Skills Development is essential to building a strong basketball program. Players will be instructed by coaches and players on fundamentals of basketball. Focus will be on developing defen - Cardinal sive fundamentals, dribbling, passing and shooting fundamen - tals. Come and be part of building the next generation of summer Cardinal basketball players

#6065 Wrestling Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 11-27; 9:45-10:45 am Grades 6 - 12 City Auditorium • $36 This summer program’s purpose is to continue wrestling through the summer months of June and July. Practices will include aspects of all styles of wrestling. This is a great opportunity for wrestlers to gain wrestling experience and develop other aspects of their wrestling skill and style. High hen School staff and players will be the instructors. de w Gra ies! 6-17 tivit #6225 201 Ac Mondays & Wednesdays, June 12-July 19 our uth e Y n Yo (No wrestling July 3) Us ng i rolli 7-8 am en Middle School Gym/Stage $25

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Cardinal Volleyball Clinic Join 9th Grade VB Coach Jessica Scheevel in this clinic that will focus on fundamental skills. Some team play will be included. Some components of the camp will include proper passing Rec Gymnastics techniques, serving form and accuracy, This is a recreational program for Girls and Boys who want to learn the basics of hitting approach and general offensive gymnastics. We will be learning tumbling, uneven bars, balance beam and vault. and defensive strategies. T-shirt is These sessions are introductory in nature. Coach Larry Selchow will join us. included. Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 Kennedy small Gym Mondays and Wednesdays, July 10-26 #6426a – Grade 2-4 #2222a 2 - 2:50 4 year olds thru Kindergarten 11am-12 noon #2222b 3 - 3:50 4 year olds thru Kindergarten City Auditorium #2222C 4 - 4:50 Grade 1 & 2 $45 $40 #6426b – Grade 5-8 Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-27 8 - 10:30am #2222D 2 - 2:50 4 year olds thru Kindergarten City Auditorium #2222e 3 - 3:50 Grade 1 & 2 $55 $40 #2222f 4 - 5:30 Grade 3-6 $50 Game On Grades 2-5 sports sampler Join Willmar CER staff at Miller ages 3 - 8 Park for some fun and games! Each day participants will have a blast With so many different activities to explore, we know it can be hard to choose playing a variety of old-fashioned just one. Our sports sampler program is a fun and relaxed way for kids playground style games such as to learn a number of sports and games such as kickball, soccer and more! kickball, tag games and more. This Participants should bring a water bottle. program is all about having fun in #2251a — ages 3 - 5 the parks! Mondays, June 12-July 24 (no meeting July 3) On the last day, August 17, parents 6 - 6:50pm • Miller Park and participants will have an old- $19 fashioned root beer float celebration starting at 3:30pm. #2251b — ages 3 - 5 Mondays & Wednesdays, July 31 - August 16 #2252 2-2:50pm • Miller Park Tuesdays & Thursdays $19 August 1-17 3-3:50 pm #2251C — ages 6 - 8 Miller Park Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 1 - 17 $5 2-2:50pm • Miller Park $19 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 33 34 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

Tropical Garden on a Caribbean Island Many people from the Midwest visit the Caribbean for diverse reasons including taking a cruise ship trip, relaxing at some beautiful beaches, or to do church vol - unteer work. While visiting the island most people are not aware of the luxuri - ous plant diversity in forests, public and Dazzling private gardens. We will “visit” several Hearty Hostas gardens on Puerto Rico to show some of Local Extension Master Gardener will Daylilies share her experience and obsession that plan diversity. Examples of com - Come and find out about growing, with/for hosta, the most well known and mon plants are illustrated with hand - preparing and dividing these easy plants best loved shade plant. Whether begin - some photos and detailed information. from a daylily fanatic. We will use a ning gardener or full blown “hosta-holie,” power point presentation and hands-on We will also discuss the key elements of hosta varieties provide options for every - plant examples. Daylilies are the ulti - tropical gardening. Bring your pen and one. Come to share hosta stories, favorite mate low maintenance, non-demanding a notebook and get ready to learn about varieties and techniques for growing chal - full sun perennial. Flowers last only one tropical gardens. It is going to be a beau - lenges. Powerpoint and hands-on exam - day, but they are so prolific, they deserve tiful “trip.” ples. a spot in any perennial flower bed. #7150 #7165 #7155 Monday, June 19 Monday, June 12 Monday, June 26 1 - 2pm 1 - 2pm 1 - 2pm Community Center Sunshine Room Community Center Sunshine Room Community Center Sunshine Room Becky West, Kandiyohi County Inés Sastre-De Jesus, Kandiyohi County Becky West, Kandiyohi County Master Gardener Master Gardener Master Gardener $3 $3 $3 Fun Flower Farm Quick Bus Tour We are heading north

to the fa rm . . .

Rustic Designs Flower Farm that is! The bus will make a stop at the New London Bakery for a tasty treat before we get to the farm just north of New London. We will take a guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens, and then

we will each create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement in a vase to take home! This is a great “girl’s day out” activity! Wear comfortable shoes for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome to join us. We will load the handicap accessible CCT bus at 8am at Willmar Community Center parking lot. We will enjoy our local adventure and be back about noon. Fee includes bus ride, guided tour, and take-home flower arrangement. Bakery treat is on your own. #8935 Tuesday, August 1 8am - Noon $24 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 35 Water Wisely Water is an important resource to us all, particularly here in Minnesota. We use it for drinking, sanitation, recreation, agriculture and industry. We need to maintain an adequate supply of clean water and preserve what we have for future generations. This presentation will share suggestions for wise water use to lessen negative impacts on water resources. Bring your pen and your notebook, this is going to be an interesting one! #7160 Monday, June 5 • 1 - 2pm Community Center Reynolds Room Maureen Pierson, Kandiyohi County Master Gardener $3 Point & shoot learn to Make Kombucha Camera basics Learn how to brew your own great tasting kombucha at home and how it can help your gut health! Learn the fermentation process and how to con - Got a point and shoot camera and are not quite sure how to begin? Or wondering what all of the fidently add your own flavors to bring a unique taste and sparkling effer - buttons mean? Or are you looking for some tips vescence to each bottle. Everyone will leave with kit that includes simple to taking better quality photos? Join Krista from instructions plus a starter culture (SCOBY or “mother”), mason jar, and Free Spirit Photography as she walks you step-by- organic tea to begin your kombucha adventure right away. step through some basics. You will be amazed at how helpful this is . . . and how much better your This is a fun, interactive class that includes samplings of several different photos will turn out. No DSLRS cameras or varieties of kombucha. Be ready to quench your thirst and get acquainted phone cameras. Bring your point and shoot cam - with the wonderful world of this tangy, fermented beverage! era and manual and get ready to get started taking better photos! Middle School Room 143 • Amy Erickson • $20 #8640 #8075a #8075b Wednesday, May 31; 5:30 - 7:30pm Thursday, May 18 Monday, August 14 Middle School 145 6:30 - 8pm 6:30 - 8pm Krista Pierce, Free Spirit Photography $15

Happy 75th sign birthday Up Right little

away!

Golden books In 2017 - Little Golden Books will celebrate 75 years of publishing delightful children’s stories. Join Ellen

Radel, local Golden Book collector (900+ titles) and enthusiast for an evening of reminiscing about these great books. The history of Little Golden Books and famous authors and illustrators will be discussed. Bring your favorite Golden Book Garden Plots for Rent memories and share your stories of this great High avenue Community Garden American legacy. Located behind the Willmar Community Center #8710 Tuesday, May 9 Plot sizes: 10’ x 15’ • $20 6 - 7:30pm #7090 - Request Specific Plot Number Middle School 142 Ellen Radel by calling WCER at 231-8490 $10 36 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

DIY Wood Photo frame or Memo Holder like to craft? Want to make an antique, handmade, one-of-a-kind photo or memo holder? Then this is the class for you! We’ll provide the wood, which includes old barn wood in white or red paint and plain unpainted wood, the paint, paper, and embell - ishments of all kinds. You will be able to make up to 3 projects today. Feel free to bring photos to design your Make & projects around and your own special embellishments if you have any you’d like to use on your projects. Come Take and relax and craft with us, it’ll be a great time! #8803 Greeting Wednesday, May 10; 5:30 - 8pm Cards MS 145 • $24 • Krista Pierce One, two, three and four . . .come and make four spring DIY Upcycled Glass Jars themed greeting cards. e instructor will guide you and Tin Cans through the design of the first Feeling crafty? Come and turn jars and tin cans into one-of-a-kind decorative two and the second two are vases or containers to hold anything from pencils to free choice. ese will be one of candy! All the materials will be provided from jars and a kind cards to send handwrit - ten notes to friends and family. cans to paint, paper and lots of embellishments! You All supplies are included in the will be able to make up to 3 projects. Feel free to bring course fee. any special jars, cans, or embellishments you’d like to #8810 use. Come and hang out with us and it’ll be a fun crafty Wednesday, May 24 time! 5:30 - 7:30pm MS 145 #8804 - Wednesday, May 17; 5:30 - 8pm Krista Pierce MS 145 • Krista Pierce • $24 $15 Free Concert Monday, June 19 • 7:30pm

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All Ages Are Welcome!

Show Tunes Ice Cream Treats will be served by special guests as a part of Dairy Days Questions? Call 231-8490

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“Deb takes a rather dull topic and makes it fun and interesting. I come back over and over.” is is just one of the many positive comments that Debi Brandt has received through the years.

Debi has been teaching monthly CPR and First Aid classes for Willmar Community Ed & Rec for nearly a decade. When asked why she does it, her reply was simple, “Because I love to share something that I’m passionate about.” Deb is also an EMT and she says that she oen heard event bystanders in an emergency situation say, “I just didn’t know what to do.” So, she decided to help people know what to do in the event of an emergency by offering CPR and First Aid classes.

Hundreds of community members have taken part in Debi’s classes throughout the years. She is always thrilled when she bumps into someone and they share a good news story about when they were able to “do that thing” that they learned in one of her classes. Debi has had so many repeat participants that she has a term that she uses for them. She calls them her “frequent flyers.” ese are the people that keep coming back for more of Debi’s real life stories and hands on fun teaching style.

ank you, Debi for sharing your passion with so many of us in the Willmar area.

Giving back and paying it forward happens in a variety

of ways. Many people have volunteered countless hours at the Willmar Community Center through the years.

However, one of them stands out. Did you know that Jim Peterson has volunteered over 33,000 hours in a variety of roles over the past 19 years?

Now that’s a lot of hours! Thank You Jim for giving back to our community by volunteering. 38 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017

CPR If you are looking to learn or re-certify in CPR, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and how to help someone who is choking, this hands-on class is for you. Upon successful course com - first aid pletion, students will be With the basic First Aid you will learn certified through the in this course, you could make a differ - American Heart ence in the lives of others. This First Aid Association in course uses the Chain of Survival to teach the basics of first aid, including in - adult/child and infant jury prevention and when to get help. CPR. Don’t wait . . . Upon successful course completion, learning CPR today participants will receive First Aid certi - could save a life tomorrow. fication through the American Heart Debi Brandt Association. Middle School 142 Middle School 142 $40 • 6:15 - 9:15pm Debi Brandt $40 # 8002b — Thursday, May 11 # 8002C — Thursday, June 8 6:15 - 9:15pm # 8002D — Thursday, July 13 # 8002e — Thursday, August 10 # 8003C — Thursday, April 27 #8003D — Thursday, June 22 #8003e — Thursday, August 24 Prepared Childbirth Classes Pediatric lamaze Method This class will empower par - first aid ents to take an active, positive role in the birth of their baby. Caring for children can be a “busy” job. We will discuss the normal

If you’re a childcare provider, teacher, physiology of labor and birth parent, grandparent or a volunteer who and possible variations in

works with children, the Pediatric First labor. Participants will learn many effective comfort meas - Aid course is for you. ures for labor and birth and go

on a tour of the b irthing suites This course will give you First Aid at Rice Hospital. Information basics for children, including injury pre - on breastfeeding will also be covered. This class is taught by vention. After successful course comple - tion, students will be certified through an instructor with over 20 years experience in childbirth the American Heart Association in Pe - education. Please bring two diatric First Aid. pillows to class. Sign up once as a pair. Jeanette Jacobson, Instructor Middle School 142 Classes meet from 7 - 9:30pm • $50/pair Debi Brandt Willmar Community Center - Sunshine Room $40 6:15 - 9:15pm # 8030 MY — Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and Thursday, May 25 # 8004 G — Thursday, May 25 #8030 J — Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 # 8004 H — Thursday, July 27 #8030 s — Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3 SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 39 all Computer Classes Medicare basics Meet at Willmar senior High 114 There are many important decisions that need to be made when you be - come eligible for Medicare. Making the wrong decision can lead to not Instructor: Cheri baron having any or enough health care coverage and financial penalties. Partic - ipants will learn the basics of Medicare and their coverage options in Min - These classes are small enough to nesota during the first class. Then participants will learn how to research allow for personalized attention, these options including unbiased tools, such as the Medicare website and demonstrations and hands-on learning Medicare Plan Finder tool. Class size is kept small to allow plenty of time in a friendly environment. for personal attention. Sign up early in order to get a spot. Leader: Bridget Schwebach, Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. excel level 1 Community Center Computer Lab Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program. If you 3:30 - 5pm • $7/per session work with numbers and you want to learn how to use #7052a — Mondays, May 8 & 15 formulas to find your totals/averages you may want #7052b — Mondays, June 12 & 19 to consider using Excel. With this software, you can #7052C — Mondays, July 10 & 17 keep track of a budget or organize financial informa - tion. We will create a spreadsheet, enter data, do sim - #7052D — Mondays, august 14 & 21 ple calculations, and create charts. You will also learn a lot of short cuts that will save you time. You will learn a lot of tricks to make using Excel much easier. Make sure you bring a jump drive if you wish to save your work. Basic computer knowledge needed. # 8303 • Tuesday, April 25 6-8:45pm WHS 114 • $22 excel level 2 If you know the basics of Excel but wish to use some of the more advanced features, then this is the class for you. We will be creating range names, learn how to use more advanced functions such as IF functions, VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions, as well as event Details: learning how to use relative, absolute and mixed cell functions. Time will also be spent on using date, time #7050a - May 11 #7050b - august 8 6:30 - 7:30pm and financial functions. We’ll even try out some Excel 6:30 - 7:30pm Community Center Community Center templates. Basic knowledge of Excel is needed. Make Sunshine Room Sunshine Room sure you bring a jump drive if you wish to save your $5 $5 work. There will be time to practice what you learn.

# 8312 • Tuesday, May 16 6 - 8:15pm Willmar Community Center WHS 114 • $22 has a

Word: next step New Phone If you know the basics of using a word processing pro - Number

gram but want to learn some additional features and We can now be reached at: short cuts, then this is the class for you. We will be using Microsoft Word to learn how to cut and paste; insert symbols; change case; add borders and shading; 320-262-5288 add clip-art; create numbered/bulleted/multi-level need a Place to have a meeting . . . lists; set tabs and create tables among other things. Basic computer knowledge is needed—minimal typ - or host a birthday Party? ing will be required as you will be using a document The space at the Willmar that has already been typed. Make sure you bring a Community Center jump drive if you wish to save your work. is available to rent on a first- come, first-served basis. # 8308 • Tuesday, May 2 Call WCER at 231-8490 6 - 8:30pm for rates & details! WHS 114 • $22 40 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017 Defensive Driving Class Complete one of the Defensive Driving Classes and receive a 10% discount on auto insurance. Classes meet at the Willmar Community Center. 8 Hour first Timers — $25 #7027a—Tuesday & Wednesday, July 11 & 12 • 5:30-9:30pm 4 Hour Refresher — $20 #7026a — Wednesday, april 26; 5:30 - 9:30pm #7026b — Monday, May 8; 9 am - 1pm #7026C — Wednesday, May 24; 5:30 - 9:30pm Pre-Register 1 of 4 ways: #7026D — Wednesday, June 21; 5:30 - 9:30pm 1 — Online at www.willmarcer.com #7026e — Tuesday, June 27; 9am - 1pm 2 — Call 231-8490 to register with credit card #7026f — Wednesday, august 16; 5:30 - 9:30pm 3 — Mail in completed registration form with payment #7026G — Tuesday, august 22;9am - 1pm 4 — Stop in the WCER office at 1234 Kandiyohi Ave. SW

Ongoing Weekly Events For Adults 55+ Drop-In Opportunities Willmar Community Center - 624 n Hwy 71 Stop in the Willmar Community Center on Mondays - Fridays between 9am and 5pm to enjoy the Live Dance to following activities: • Pool Tables • library Entertainment Live Music • Computer lab • exercise equipment Wednesday - 2 - 3:30 PM Fridays - 1:30 - 4:30 PM • Card Games • Woodshop $2 Suggested donation to cover Admission: $5 at the door cost of entertainment & lunch Covers cost of dance & lunch May 3 - Dennis amundson May 5 - Michael James May 10 - Maggie Jennings May 12 - Country Ramblers May17 - Terry shaw May 19 - Jerry's band May 24 - Joy berg May 26 - no Dance May 31 - Julie Dale & Jim Dyer

June 7 - Coffee House fiddlers June 2 - Marie & e boys June 14 - Mikko Cowdry June 9 - Country Ramblers June 21 - Gig noonan June 16 - Michael James Kandiyohi nurses June 28 - Two Gals from Raymond June 23 - Jerry's band blood Pressure Check June 30 - Country Ramblers

Stop by the Community Center July 5 - Maggie Jennings July 7 - Marie & e boys for a FREE Blood Pressure check.

July 12 - Diane & shirley July 14 - Country Ramblers Sign in begins at 9am Tuesdays, July 19 - Julie Dale & Jim Dyer July 21 - Michael James May 16 • June 20 July 26 - Joy berg July 28 - Jerry's band

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Zumba Country Heat Taste of adults Want to stomp your feet and speed up your nordic Walking Exercise in disguise! Zumba is a heart rate? Country Heat will do just that total body workout combining with its line dance inspired moves set to Treat yourself to a Taste of Nordic Walking these elements of fitness: cardio, chart-topping country music. You don’t and turn your daily “vanilla” walks into a muscle conditioning, balance, need to be a dancer or in great physical hot fudge sundae by simply adding poles. flexibility, boosted energy- and a shape- just come, have fun, and burn tons Walk taller and challenge your body with serious dose of awesome. Get of calories! No weights or equipment your first taste and then go on to improve ready to let loose and dance to needed, just jump in and start dancing to your overall fitness level while you enjoy the great music. Bring a small towel tone and condition your body. Even if natural rhythm of the poles. Linda Lemke, and water bottle to class. you’re not a country music fan, you will love aka the Nordic Walking Queen, will tempt Leader: Candace Otto this class! you with your first taste. Poles will be pro - Leader: Jennifer Rannetsberger vided for you to use, wear good shoes and #3905a — Mondays Willmar Community Center dress for the weather as we will be outdoors. May 1, 8, 15, 22 Selvig Room All levels of walkers are invited to join this 5:30 -6:30pm $32/session class. City Auditorium Gymnasium #3965 — May 10, 17, 24, 31 #7032 — saturday, May 6 $29 Wednesdays, 6-7pm 9 - 10am #3905b — Thursdays Robbins Island Lions Shelter May 4, 11, 18, 25 #3966 — June 7, 14, 21, 28 Linda Lemke 5:30 -6:30pm Wednesdays, 6-7pm $12 Community Center Selvig Room #3967 — July 5, 12, 19, 26 $29 Wednesdays, 6-7pm

#3906a — Mondays #3968 — august 2, 9, 16, 23 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, 6-7pm 5:30 -6:30pm City Auditorium Gymnasium $29 106 Hwy. 12 W • Willmar, MN #3906b — Thursdays 320-235-2317 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:30 -6:30pm Community Center Selvig Room United Way of West Central Minnesota $36 Willmar MN • 320-235-1050 #3907a — Mondays July 3, 10,17, 24 5:30 -6:30pm Share Your City Auditorium Gymnasium Skill or $29 Passion #3907b — Thursdays July 6, 13, 20, 27 with 5:30 -6:30pm the Community Center Selvig Room Community There are 37 $29 of Willmar, Parks in #3908a — Mondays teach a class Willmar that August 7, 14, 21, 28 through WCER! total 350 5:30 -6:30pm City Auditorium Gymnasium To share your ideas acres. $29 call 320-231-8490 #3908b — Thursdays There are over August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Make an impact 21 miles of 5:30 -6:30pm Community Center in your biking and Selvig Room walking trails $36 community with WCER! in Willmar. SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 43 Intro to fitMat Yoga fitMat Yoga Learn how to practice yoga on a floating mat. No prior yoga BOGA FitMat lets you practice yoga on the water, similar experience needed! to yoga on a paddleboard but in a pool on an inflatable mat. You won't necessarily get wet and you definitely don't need BOGA FitMat lets you practice yoga on the water, similar to wear a swimsuit- you can dress like you would for yoga. to yoga on a paddleboard but in a pool on an inflatable mat. This class isn't for everyone- to participate, you will need to You won't necessarily get wet and you definitely don't need have completed the headstands everywhere Beginner Yoga to wear a swimsuit- you can dress like you would for yoga. Series or have 6-months of yoga experience, weigh 300 To participate, you will need to be ready for a great workout pounds or fewer, and be ready for a great workout! In the Fit - and weigh 300 pounds or fewer! In the FitMat series, you'll Mat series, you'll receive professional yoga instruction on receive professional yoga instruction on BOGA FitMats, and BOGA FitMats, and everything you need to have an amaz - ing core workout. everything you need to have an amazing core workout. #3915 — Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 • 7:15 -8:30pm #3914 — Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 • 7:15 - 8:30pm Senior High School Pool • Candice Clemens • $75 Senior High School Pool • Candice Clemens • $75 Refit Refit is a cardio dance program that engages the whole person: body, mind and soul. In this hour-long fitness class, participants will find easy-to-learn movements, inspiring music, and a family-friendly environment. The values-based program focuses on building relationships as well as endurance through classes designed for all fitness levels, ages and sizes. Participants will need to bring a towel, and water bottle; wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and shoes that offer stability, cushion movements, and allow for lateral movement (you will be twisting, pivoting, turning and sliding). Class meets at the Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room at 5:30 - 6:30pm. Course # Class Day Dates fee #3970a Tuesdays June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15 $69 #3970b Thursdays June 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 $69 #3970C Tuesday & Thursday $125 #3970D Single Class Pass $9 Cardio f.I.T. Cardio F.I.T. (Functional Interval Training) combines cardio and resistance training to fire up your metabolism! You will burn calories, strengthen and define muscles, and improve agility, endurance, coordination, flexibility, and balance. This class includes floor work, balance, and resistance training. Options are provided throughout class to customize your workout. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a water bottle, mat, and light weight dumbbells. Depending on weather, class may be held outdoors. Amy Erickson • City Auditorium Gymnasium Course # Class Day Dates Time fee Course # Class Day Dates Time fee 3955A Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 5:15-6:15pm $20 3957A Tuesdays July 11, 18, 25 5:15-6:15pm $15 3955B Thursdays May 4, 11, 18, 25 6-7am $20 3957B Thursdays July 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7am $20 3955C Saturdays May 6, 13, 20, 27 7:15-8:15am $20 3957C Saturdays July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:15-8:15am $25 3955D Tues & Thurs $36 3957D Tues & Thurs $32 3955E Tues & Sat. $36 3957E Tues & Sat. $36 3955F Thurs & Sat $36 3957F Thurs & Sat $41 3955G Tues, Thurs, Sat. $48 3957G Tues, Thurs, Sat. $48

3956A Tuesdays June 6, 13, 20, 27 5:15-6:15pm $20 3958A Tuesdays Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:15-6:15pm $25 3956B Thursdays June 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7am $20 3958B Thursdays Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6-7am $25 3956C Saturdays June 10, 17, 24 7:15-8:15am $15 3958C Saturdays Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 7:15-8:15am $20 3956D Tues & Thurs $36 3958D Tues & Thurs $45 3956E Tues & Sat. $32 3958E Tues & Sat. $41 3956F Thurs & Sat $32 3958F Thurs & Sat $41 3956G Tues, Thurs, Sat. $44 3958G Tues, Thurs, Sat. $56

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— sPeCIal neeDs — People with disabilities are welcome to take any Community education & Recreation classes offered. In addition to our regular classes, we are offering some classes for people with varying disabilities. Classes are generally smaller in size and paced differently to meet the varying abilities of the persons in the class. Please bring an assistant free of charge as help is needed. Ringers Rally Cap Horseshoe softball league league Hit, run and slide into Fun is what Ringers this league. League is all about! Bring your Come and throw some glove and be ringers with your friends ready for some cheering you on. fun. We will Participant care providers are encouraged to attend. do a few drills to sharpen our #9010 skills and then Wednesdays, July 19 - August 16; 6 - 6:30pm make teams. Rice Park • $15 Care providers Alissa Taylor are encouraged to stay and adaptive swim lessons assist with Morning classes are offered for all ability levels for children ages 5-17. coaching. Swimming is recognized as one of the best forms of therapy for people with disabilities, there are many health benefits that come along with #9020 swimming. Regular swimming will help to maintain and improve the Wednesdays, June 7 - July 5; 6-7pm cardiovascular system, lung capacity and function, joint mobility, mus - Garfield School Field • $15 cles, and stamina. Swim instruction is small group or one-on-one, space Alissa Taylor is limited. Please contact WCER at 231-8490 for scholarship informa - tion. Dorothy Olson aquatic Center Pool Mondays, Wednesdays & fridays #3751a #3751b #3751C June 19 - 30 July 10 - 21 July 24 - Aug. 4 10:15 - 11am 10:15 - 11am 10:15 - 11am $75 $75 $75 special Olympics bocce ball New sport offered by the Minnesota Special Olympics. The Willmar Area Team will participate in area competition. State Tournament is possible in Interested in being a part of a 2018. T-shirts provided. local Special Olympics Team? Come on out and learn the If so, please call Tom skills to compete in this sport. at 320-231-8490 #1030 — Wednesdays, June 7 - august 16 “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me (no practice July 5) 7- 8pm • Grades 5 - 12+ be brave in my attempt.” Miller Park • $55 Athlete Oath SUMMER 2017 Willmar Community Education & Recreation 45 WIllMaR COMMUnITY eDUCaTIOn & R eCReaTIOn COURse ReGIsTRaTIOn Mail To: Community ed & Rec 1234 Kandiyohi ave. sW Willmar, Mn 56201

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Signature of Parent/Guardian______46 Willmar Community Education & Recreation SUMMER 2017 We Offer DAY and EVENING Classes New DAY Location! EVENING Tuesday - Thursday Monday - Thursday 9am - 12pm 5:30 - 8:00pm Ridgewater College L23 Je!erson Learning Center

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Willmar Community Education & Recreation would like to thank the following businesses for becoming partners in this publication. Floor to Ceiling United Way of West Central Minnesota Their participation will enable us to increase programming while keeping fees low for the participants. Jefferson learning Center • 1234 Kandiyohi ave. sW • Willmar, Mn 56201 • 231-8490 www.willmarcer.com