New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.

Join us Saturday mornings this winter for a fun and relaxing way to exercise! It might be cold outside, but in here the weather is perfect. We have designated paths through Spring Lake Park High School [indoors]. After your walk, stick around to enjoy some friendly company and refreshments. Please park in the lot located on the corner of 81st Ave. and Able St. Participants are encouraged to bring separate walking shoes (especially during the snowy months). Where: Spring Lake Park High School - enter through door #29 Fee: Free – Register online - Walk-ins welcome - onsite registration available *Dates subject to change based on building availability* Sponsored by the Spring Lake Park Lions Club

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. Topics include: -How chords work in a song -How to form the three main types of chords -How to tune your guitar -Basic strumming patterns -How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) -How to play along with simple tunes Registered participants will receive a zoom link via email prior to the class date. **Participants are required to supply their own instrument**

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment! Learn to play piano the way professionals do: using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home, and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: -How chords work in a song -How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it -How to form the three main types of chords -How to handle different keys and time signatures -How to avoid “counting” -How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the class date. **Participants are required to supply their own instrument**

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

Thinking about remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? Before you start choosing paint colors and tile, learn the key decisions that can impact your budget, timeline, and overall success.This beginner-friendly workshop covers planning, budgeting, layouts, materials, and common remodeling pitfalls. Participants will leave with practical tips and a roadmap for approaching their project with confidence.By the end of the class participants will:● Understand the typical remodeling process.● Learn how to establish a realistic budget.● Identify common remodeling mistakes.● Understand the importance of layout and functionality.● Learn basic material options and considerations.● Know when to hire professionals.● Feel more prepared to start a future project.

SLP Community Education is excited to offer downhill ski opportunities this winter! Learn to Ski Day -11 - Wild Mountain - 8:15 am-5 pm - $60 Includes lift ticket, ski equipment rentals, and ski lesson Snowboard rental is available - but does not include a lesson You can bring your own equipment Drop-off/Pick-up at Westwood Questions - Contact Chris Lammers - clamme@district16.org

Come dance with the Spring Lake Park Dance Team at our annual youth clinic! Open to dancers in K-6th grade! No experience necessary, all who are interested are welcome to attend! Dancers will learn 2 routines with the Pantherettes. One routine will be specific their to age group and the other will be a celebratory finale including all dancers who participate in the clinic! Register by 9/23 to guarantee a camp shirt Saturday - 10/3 - Clinic & Fall Show Performance On Saturday 10/3 youth clinic participants will join us at Spring Lake Park High School using DOOR#6 (the main gym/athletic entrance). They will check in (9-9:30 am), receive their T-shirt, then go back to the auxiliary gyms with SLPDT to start dancing! CHECK IN: 9-9:30am, Door #6, SLPHS CLINIC: 9:30-11:00 am LUNCH: 11-11:30 am SHOW: 11:30-1 pm *please have your dancer bring their own lunch if they have concerns or allergies!Friday - 10/14 - Football Game PerformanceDancers will return to perform with SLPDT halftime of the varsity football game! Dancers should wear the t-shirt they received at the clinic again, with black pants and tennis shoes. Registration 6:30-7 pm *Please enter using DOOR #29 at the high school. Send one parent/guardian to check your dancer in, and drop them off. Dancers will perform at half-time of the varsity football game. The dance team will take care of getting your dancer out to the field for the performance. You will meet your dancer near the concession stand immediately after their performance in Panther Stadium. Questions? Please reach out to our head coach, Brittany Rehling, BRehli@district16.org