Community Education Summer Camps

Summer's Coming …. So are Community Ed Camps!

Beat Summer Boredom - Create, Explore, Discover, Make New Friendships and Have Fun!
Camp Discovery and Amazing Kids Camps are back again this summer.  We also have added 2 NEW camps – Spanish Camp-Mundo de Aventura and Fiber Arts Camp.  

Spanish Camp –"Mundo de Aventura"                                           

NEW Spanish Camp full of FUN ENGAGING activities. Immerse your child in Spanish with games, songs, crafts, storytelling, reading, writing and speaking Spanish at this camp. Discover Spanish language and culture with Senora Rachel Pierce, Bigfork Spanish Instructor, she will lead the students in Spanish at age appropriate levels.                                                                                                              Students will each receive a camp T-shirt and a daily Spanish snack.  
Choose from the following age level camps:                                                                      

Age 10-14 Class #318SPA Monday-Thursday 6/17-6/20/13 8:30am-12pm                              

Age 5-9 Class #318SPAN  Monday-Thursday 6/24/-6/27/13 8:30am-12pm                   

Location: RJE Middle School          Fee: $90 per week.  

Register for this camp by May 13th!   

Fiber Arts Camp at The Yarn Gallery, Grand Rapids                                                                                                               

Discover the Art of Fibers and learn Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), Math, Engineering and History too! Explore fibers and yarn, new techniques and create beautiful items each day.   Open for students in 4th grade-Adult    Choose from an entire 4 Day Camp or Single Day sessions.  All materials included for each class project.              

Offered 2 different weeks in June and July and include all single day session topics.                                

CAMP WEEK 1 Class #318528 Section S1–All 4 days Monday-Thursday 6/17-6/20/13 9am-12pm              

CAMP WEEK 2 Class #318528 Section S2–All 4 days Monday-Thursday 7/15-7/18/13 9am-12pm                                           Fee-$160 per week/4 day sessions or single day sessions—$45 per day-June 2nd and after

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES! REGISTER BY June 1st!                                                                   Early Bird Fees are $125 per 4 day week camp or $35.00 per day session & expire after June 1st!                                                             Single Day Session topics:

Science of Wool—Mondays: Conduct experiments to discover how wool reacts and felts. Create your own felted piece.                                                                                                                                                                 Art of Spinning—Tuesdays: Build a drop spindle. Use it to spin fibers into yarn.                                                                       

Weaving and Braiding—Wednesdays: Discover number sequencing. Create fun patterns in various mediums using braiding and weaving techniques.                                                                                                                                                            

History of Sheep and Wool—Thursdays: All about sheep-shearing, caring for wool, and how to knit. Learn to knit. Create a unique knitted piece.                                                                               

Instructors:  Carissa Grosland—Licensed Teacher and Owner of The Yarn Gallery and Crystal Smith-ICC Engineering Instructor                                 

                                                          

Camp Discovery

4 weeks of camp. Each week a different theme – Blast From the Past: Bring the past to the present with a fun week of celebrating dance, music and culture; Proud Patriots: Discover what being an American citizen truly means; Transport to TV Land: Forget watching the TV, Live it! Each day will have a different TV Theme; Olympic Sports: An energy packed week full of fun sports and activities!                                                                             

MN licensed teachers will lead campers through four weeks of engaging activities. Snack provided. For students entering grades 1-8

June 17-July 18th Mondays- Thursdays, 12:30-4:30pm at RJE Middle School, Grand Rapids (No camp week of 4th of July)   Class # 318CAMP13
Fee: $100.00 for all 4 weeks

Amazing Kids Camp -A Summer Camp for Students with ASD and DCD                                         
This camp is for children with ASD or DCD that are looking for summer fun. Melissa King, Special Education teacher, will be providing a theme based program using evidence based practices and opportunities to learn, using activities that include art, cooking, games, structured teaching and will help to bridge the summer achievement gap for these students. PCA's are welcome for students with significant needs.         

Class # 318522  Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6/11/13 - 7/24/13  8:30am - 11:30am (No class July 2nd & 3rd)                                        Location: Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Rm 525       Fee: $400.00                                                          

 

You can get more information and register online at www.getlearning.org    or call Community Education at 218-327-5730. Hope to see you at Camp this summer!

Minnesota Power Holding Public Open Houses on a Proposed Powerline from Manitoba to the Iron Range to Duluth

Minnesota Power is proposing to build the Great Northern Transmission Line which they say will  "bring cleaner, emission-free energy into Minnesota, meet growing energy demands and increase system reliability." 

The Great Northern Transmission Line consists of a 500 kV transmission line from the Canadian border to Minnesota's Iron Range, and a 345 kV double circuit line from the Iron Range to near Duluth, Minnesota. The line will deliver hydropower generated by Manitoba Hydro to customers in the United States.

For more information: http://www.greatnortherntransmissionline.com/

Great Northern Transmission Line Open Houses

Meetings are also planned for Information about the dates, times, and locations of each meeting are below. http://www.greatnortherntransmissionline.com/get-involved/

Clearbrook

Date/Time: Monday, April 15, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Clear Waters Life Center

Address: 256 2nd Ave SW, MN 56634

Thief River Falls

Date/Time: Monday, April 15, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Ralph Engelstad Arena Imperial Room

Address: 525 Brooks Ave N, MN 56701

Greenbush

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 16, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Greenbush Community Center

Address: 244 Main St N, MN 56726

Lancaster

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 16, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Lancaster Community Center

Address: 118 Central Ave S, MN 56735

Roseau

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Roseau Civic Center

Address: 121 Center St E, MN 56751

Grygla

Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Grygla Community Center

Address: 127 S Main Ave, MN 56727

Baudette

Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Lake of the Woods School

Address: 236 15th Ave SW, MN 56623

Littlefork

Date/Time: Friday, April 19, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Littlefork Community Center

Address: 901 Main St, MN 56653

Blackduck

Date/Time: Monday, April 22, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Blackduck Public High School

Address: 156 1st St NE, MN 56630

Bigfork

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 23, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Bigfork City Hall

Address: 200 Main Ave, MN 56628

Grand Rapids

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 23, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Timber Lake Lodge

Address: 144 SE 17th St, MN 55744

Taconite

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Taconite Community Center

Address: 26 Haynes St S, MN 55786

Meadowlands

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Meadowlands Community Center

Address: 7758 Western Ave, MN 55765

Hermantown

Date/Time: Thursday, April 25, 11am - 1pm

Venue: Hermantown Government Building

Address: 5105 Maple Grove Rd, MN 55811

Grand Rapids TakeActionMn Holds Forum on Health

Minnesota became the first state to pass legislation to implement the state Health Care Insurance Exchange required by the Affordable Health Care Act also known as "Obamacare". Exchanges in other states have been created by executive order and many states are going to let the federal government run their exchange.

The Grand Rapids area TakeAction Minnesota organization held a forum with local legislators to hear about plans for the exchange and their views on health care. Here is an audio story about that forum, a version of which was heard on Northern Community Radio:



link: Audio Story about Health Care Insurance Exchange Forum

In addition to talking about the health care exchanges, there was a presentation at the forum on MinnesotaCare and efforts to preserve and extend it. 

Itasca County Land Use Plan Public Hearing Tuesday

Itasca County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan draft revisions may be adopted by the county board , Tuesday March 26th  at 3:00 pm after a public hearing.

 

The following sections have  been a bit controversial:

 

"VI. Recreation Goal

B. Existing Facilities Objective

6. Itasca County Fairgrounds –Preserve and maintain the existing Itasca County Fairgrounds in its entirety as a county park/fairgrounds without dissecting or eliminating any portion of it." 

Recommendations to the board will be to choose one of the following:

a)    Keep language

b)   Remove language

c)    Remove language and direct further study

d)   Keep language and Remove "dissecting or"

 

 

G. Silent Sport Areas and Trails--Recognize the value of silent sport opportunities for both residents and visitors 

1.  Maintain and preserve existing silent sport (non-motorized) areas and trails within county lands.  

2.  Encourage the future development and expansion of such trails and areas when opportunities arise. 

3.  Provide information to the public about silent sport opportunities and locations.  

4.  Work with county offices, clubs and other groups to promote silent sport activities and cooperation in preserving and enhancing silent sport areas and trails.

 

Definitions:

 

Silent Sports--Non-motorized activities such as hiking, biking, cross-county and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, bird-watching, botanizing, nature photography. orienteering, paddling (canoe and kayak), swimming, sailing, climbing. 

Recommendations to the board:

a)    Retain the language

b)   Remove the language

c)    Remove language and direct further study

 

To voice your thoughts on how the board should address this sections. PLEASE CONTACT the commissioners individually or send one email addressed to the entire county board of commissioners to trish.klein@co.itasca.mn.us.

 

Your email will be part of the public record if sent before Tues at 3:00 pm. Please consider appearing in person at the meeting to give input or support those who are speaking.

 

Terry.snyder@co.itasca.mn.us

rusty@rustyeichorn.com

davin.tinquist@co.itasca.mn.us

leo.trunt@co.itasca.mn.us

mark.mandich@afscmecountcil65.org

 

 

Meghan Bown, LSW

Community Health Coordinator

Get Fit Itasca & The Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

Central Lakes College Hires Grant Director

          Marlene Mixa of Grand Rapids has accepted the temporary, full-time post of Director of Strategic Grant Initiatives effective Jan. 2, to be based on the Staples campus of CLC with oversight of the three-year, $13.1 million federal Regional Advanced Manufacturing Retraining Grant Program that involves CLC and three other higher education institutions.

The partnership includes CLC, Pine Technical College, St. Cloud Technical and Community College, and the 360 Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

She will work with more than 30 faculty and staff, and CFOs on a project that will impact up to 3,900 students and participants. She will oversee a $4.3 million annual budget and the development of intra-agency agreements with partner institutions.

Mixa holds a BA in chemistry from Carleton College and a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Minnesota. She comes to CLC with 23 years of experience in manufacturing as an engineer for Blandin Paper and in research and product development for paper companies in Maryland, Kentucky and Minnesota.

Mixa has been involved in academia throughout her career and has served as a college instructor, a member and chair of various education advisory boards, an academic team coach and a student recruiter and mentor. She leaves a position as H2P Grant Project Manager at Pine Technical College.

"Very importantly, she brings four years of experience in managing complex Department of Labor grants in her most recent position at Pine Technical College," said Jeff Wig, outgoing CLC dean of career and technical programs and Staples campus.

 

Photo:

Marlene Mixa

 

 

 

             Central Lakes College, a community and technical college in Brainerd and Staples, is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system of 32 public universities and colleges -- Equal Opportunity employers and educators.

 

This document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting Andria Belisle, Disability Coordinator, abelisle@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8175.  TTY users may call MN Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

 

 

 

Steve Waller
Public Information Specialist
Central Lakes College

Brainerd & Staples, Minn.

Holiday Children First! Itasca County Area Events 2012

  
Events for all ages for the Holidays!
Children First! events for children and families in the Itasca Area in December:

Santa at the Library  12/3/12, Monday ~ 5:00pm Calumet Library
Santa is coming to Calumet! Say hello to Santa, enjoy cider, cookies and fun activities – every child will receive a book to take home.  Hope to see you there! Call Library to register at 218-247-3108

 Santa Lights the Lights   12/7/12, Friday ~ 5:00pm - 7:00pm   Grand Rapids Central School Grounds
Celebrate with Santa when he "comes to town" to light the Christmas trees and decorations at Central School. Visit with Santa and his friends, Pooh, Frosty, Cat in the Hat, Clifford and more. Sip hot chocolate and enjoy treats!  Explore the art galleries and businesses open for First Friday too!  For more info call 218-326-2500.

Ho-Ho-Ho Down Country Christmas   12/8/12, Saturday ~ 3:00 - 6:00pm Children's Discovery Museum
Fun-filled afternoon for young and old with a country hometown Christmas theme, including games, food, crafts, entertainment and hay rides. Register by calling Eileen  218-259-9509 or online at www.getlearing.org

Family Movie Night   12/8/12,  Saturday ~ 7:00pm - 9:00pm  Bigfork School-Edge Center Theater
Giving families a night out that they won't forget! Snacks & treats provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at www.getlearing.org. More info at – 218-743-3444 Ext 2503

Family Bowling Night   12/9/12, Sunday ~ 4:00pm - 6:00pm Deer River Blueberry Bowl
Family Bowling is happening at the Deer River Blueberry Bowl! Fee is $1.00 per person, per game.
More info-call 218-246-8241 x 227.  Register online at www.getlearing.org

Snowflakes of Winter   12/15/12, Saturday ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm Nashwauk Library
Discover how to create snowflake images in watercolor, fold a winter star book ornament, and make snowflakes pendants in clay! Open to all ages. Children 0-6 must be accompanied by adult.  Register online at www.getlearning.org or
call 218-885-1280 Ext 51112.

Year End Concert at Ground Floor 12/29/12, Saturday ~ 6:00pm - 12:00pm
Wrap up the year with a FREE CONCERT at Ground Floor. Music (Local and Touring Bands), prizes and lots of fun! For Youth ages 13-College Age  More info - Ground Floor 218-327-0344 or Youth for Christ 218-326-9079

Coleraine Family New Year's Eve Party   12/31/12 Monday, 4:00-6:30pm Longyear Park, Coleraine
Everyone is invited to this annual family and community event.  Enjoy skating and a bonfire. Hot dogs, brats and hot chocolate served from 4-5pm. Join the sing-a-long and view the FIREWORKS at 6pm! This is an alcohol/drug free family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More info-call 218-259-4455


Sober New Year's Eve Party   12/31/12, Monday ~ 7:00pm - 1:00am Ground Floor, Grand Rapids
Come enjoy a sober alternative for the New Year's Eve - A FREE party at the Ground Floor. Bring your friends and enjoy pizza, soda and goodies. Plenty of games and fun to usher in the New Year. For Youth ages 13-College Age.               More info:  Ground Floor 218-327-0344 or Youth for Christ 218-326-9079

Children First! Flyers will be coming home with students from area schools. Flyers can also be picked up at area libraries, Community Education offices, YMCA, Itasca Civic Center, & Itasca Resource Center.   For more information on these events and other Community Education offerings check out us out online at www.getlearning.
 
All Children First! events are funded in part by the Blandin Foundation and by the organizations that are hosting the events.  Most events are free or unless stated in the class description.    

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Free Children First! Events in October

  Events for all ages in October
FREE Children First! events for children and families in the Itasca Area in October:
Harvest Moon Ball Oct. 13th Saturday 4-8pm Children's Discovery Museum Class #3181024                                                 
Youth bring a senior citizen to the Ball, with food, dancing and entertainment, you'll have a blast!             
Must register-call 218-259-9509

Tape it! Oct. 17th Wednesday 2:30-5pm  Coleraine Public Library Class #316300       
Early Out at school and you can create anything with duct tape with the Creativity Tank Artists  
Register online or 218-245-6232

Explode! For Teens  Oct. 18th Thursday 2-4pm Grand Rapids Area Library  Class #1017      
Explode stick bombs!  Try out kinetic engineering-build them & explode!   FREE Must register-call 218-327-8823

Things that Go Bump in the Night in the Northwoods!
Oct. 19th Friday 5:30-7:30pm Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center, Marcell  Class #MC00015  
Discover night creatures and more in the woods!  

Family Movie night in Deer River  Oct. 26th Friday 6-8pm  King Elementary School  Class #317230
Enjoy a movie and treats with family and friends. Bring a blanket and pillow to lie on.

Storybook Theater Oct. 27th Saturday 11am-1pm Grand Rapids Area Library  Class #1016
Create a book that becomes a stage!   FREE Must register-call 218-327-8823

Halloween Bash  Oct. 31st Wednesday 4-7pm Marcell Family Center Class #MC0001
Bring the whole family for a frightfully good time. Activities, Food, Treats, Hayrides, Bouncy Tent, DJ and Games
218-832-3444 for any questions
 
For more information on these Free events and other Community Education offerings check out www.getlearning.  
All Children First! events are funded in part by the Blandin Foundation and by the organizations that are hosting the events.  
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