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Bus Tour Interest Form: Civil Rights Tour w/ Civil Rights Attorney & Author Dr. Artika Tyner & Historian Dave Bredemus (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsCivil Rights Tour postponed to April, 2027. If interested, please enroll and we will contact you when we have more information on this tour! Thank you.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: A Taste of Somalia: Food, Culture, History & Art (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsMinnesota has the largest population of Somali people in North America. Discover the rhythms, the flavors, the culture and the faith of our Somali population by getting immersed in the Somali culture. We'll start our day with a taste of aromatic Somali tea as we make our way to our first stop -- a guided tour of The Somali Museum of Minnesota (the largest collection of Somali artifacts outside of Somalia) in its new location at the Midtown Global Market. Next we'll step into another world -- Karmel Mall where we'll enjoy a lunch of Somali favorites provided by Karmel Mall restaurants. After lunch we'll tour the mall with opportunities to hear from business owner as well as the Mosque on the 4th floor. Our final stop will be Soomaal House of Art -- a Minnesota-based Somali artists collective that works with students, emerging, and established artists find artistic community, mentorships, and opportunities. Together we will eat, explore, and shop while learning the rich and fascinating story of this historically nomadic people. Our coach bus will board from South High School's Chowen Ave. parking lot at 9:45 am and return at 4:00 pm. Price includes Motorcoach Bus, Somali tea, Lunch, Guides and all Admissions. Ages 16+. NOTE: Only transfer of registration after April 16th. No refunds unless we are able to fill your spot from our waitlist.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Duluth Fall Colors Photography Adventure w/ Gil Dignen (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin us this October to photograph the spectacular fall colors around Duluth! Tour includes 4 guided photo shoots over our twp-day trip. Bonus: Saturday evening shoot of the lighted aerial lift bridge. Bring your digital camrera or cell phones (cell phones with advanced quality.will result in better distance photos) Gil Dignan, resident Mpls Community Ed photography instructor for over 30 years, will be on the bus with us. As we head north, Gil will lead a class reviewing the settings on your phone, offer pro tips and share photo ideas. Our group will stay overnight at the Hampton Inn Canal Park. Price includes 5 Guided Photo Shoots,, Motorcoach Bus, 1 Night Lodging at Hampton Inn Canal Park, Coffee and Rolls Sat. am at Tobies in Hinkley, 2 Light Lunches, Sun am Breakfast at Hotel & Photography Guide on the bus. On Your Own: One Dinner in Canal Park area. TIME: 6:45 am Board Bus 7:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School @ 7:00 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after August 3rd. No refunds unless we can fill your spot from our waitlist. Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due August 3rd. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Artist-Led Tour with Marlena Myles, Kao Lee Thao & Witt Siacoso - May 28 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin Dakota artist Marlena Myles, Hmong Artist Kao Lee Thao and Community Artist Witt Siacoso for a visit to their studios, viewing their installations around town and at the City of Minneapolis' Public Services Building while listening to the inspirations and motivations behind their stunning community-building works of art. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration by Three Prominent Local Artists, Lunch, Artist Studio Visits, Public Art Tour 9:45 am Board Bus at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 10:00 am Bus Departs 4:00 pm @ Return Transfer of registration available after April 28. After that, 75% refund if we can fill your spot from our waitlist. If the tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Eliza Winston: Quest for Freedom w/ Educator Jason Benjamin - July 16 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsExplore the amazing journey of Eliza Winston and her quest for freedom. Brought to Minnesota by her enslavers in the summer of 1860, Eliza fought for and gained her freedom through a series of remarkable events. Based on research and knowledge of Dr Christopher Lehman and others. We will visit sacred spaces where Eliza demonstrated agency, resistance and resilience against her enslavers. We will learn how this remarkable history connects to us today. And as we learn this history, participants will have the opportunity to make history (to be revealed on tour). Optional: Participants have the option to purchase a copy of Dr Lehman’s Book, It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Site of the Winslow House where Eliza’s enslavers stayed and she was held captive. Site where Eliza met abolitionist Emily Goodridge Grey. Site of the Thornton Boarding House on Lake Harriet where Eliza was rescued/arrested. Site of the courthouse where she was freed from her enslavers. Site where Eliza was hidden from white mob violence. (George Stone’s House) Site of her abolition lecture. (Woodman Hall) TOUR TIMES: 12:45 pm Board Motorcoach Bus at Lake Harriet Bandshell - 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55401 1:00 pm Bus Departs 4:00 pm @ Return to Lake Harriet Bandshell OUR TOUR GUIDE: Jason Benjamin Is a community scholar who specializes in local history. He is a longtime Minneapolis Public School Teacher, who has taught 1st, 2nd, 5th and currently 4th grade at Burroughs Community School. Currently, Jason is excited to be part of a team of Minneapolis Public School educators, who are creating a K-5 social studies curriculum. NOTE: Feel free to bring your own beverage and snack. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. NOTE: After June 16th only transfer of registration to another person -- No refunds. 75% refund if we can fill your spot from the waitlist.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Exploring Northeast Minneapolis w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 18 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsExplore Northeast Minneapolis, known for its industrial and immigrant heritage. Today it is a beautiful, viable, diverse community. Start where Minneapolis started -- at the Falls of St. Anthony. Enjoy the falls in the late spring when the water is close to its highest level as we walk across the Stone Arch Bridge. Polish, Ukrainian, Lebanese, and German immigrant communities sprang up in this industrial area. They were working class families. Languages from 'the old country' were spoken. These traditions from the old country remain strong. It was a neighborhood of simple strong houses, warehouses and factories. Event the street names served a purpose. Named after presidents, they helped immigrants prepare for their citizenship exams. But is has changed. Learn about what had happened in the earlies days of the neighborhood and how the new look and feel of Northeast Minneapolis evolved. Learn how the Grain Belt Brewhouse was saved from the wrecking ball, sold and renovated, earning- it the National Preservation Honor Award which recognized outstanding efforts that gave new meaning to communities through preservation. Walk into the past. Travel down the oldest street. Learn about the corner grocery stores and prominent homes. Find out who the most influential familes were and how one Charlotte Van Cleve became one of Minnesota's first suffragettes. Locate the exact place where Republicans gathered for their first National Convention here is 1892. Se churches. Visit the oldest Catholic Church, Our Lady of Lourdes. See the First Congregational Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church, Church of St. Cyril Methodius (Slovak) and Marian Lebanese-Rite Church. Travel along Central Avenue, Northeast's commercial mainstay, past historic buildings, community parks, artists' studios and intimate cafes. There are wonderful storefronts in quaint two-story brick buildings and present-day art galleries perched alongside residential homes. This is the new Northeast, fashioned by young entrepreneurs, professionals, artists and historic preservationists! NOTE: Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, All Admissions and Bakery stop. Lunch will be on your own. First Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:45 am Board Coach Bus - 9:00 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN. Meet bus at the Chowen Ave. (west side) parking lot between 46th & 47th streets - 9:30 am NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after May 18th. $75 refund if we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Fiber Arts! Textile Center & Get Bentz Farm / Fiber Processing Mill with Maddy Bartsch & Theresa Bentz (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin Maddy Bartsch, natural dye farmer, educator and organizer of decentralized textile economies, as we visit the Minneapolis Textile Center and Get Bentz Farm near Northfield. Maddy, who specializes in natural fiber dyes & has worked closely with Get Bentz Farm, will be on the bus with us to share insights and answer questions throughout the day. TEXTILE CENTER:- NATIONAL CENTER FOR FIBER ART: Fiber art is for all! Textile Center is committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone in our community, where everyone is accepted, valued, and respected, while fostering a strong sense of belonging for all individuals. Our center is unique in the Twin Cities as a third space to gather — a place of boundless creativity, a place to connect, find community with other artists and art appreciators, and a place to express ourselves through fiber art. GET BENTZ FARM AND FIBER PROCESSING MILL: Theresa Bentz raises Icelandic and Icelandic cross sheep on her beautiful farm which overlooks the Cannon River Valley. Here you can find a variety of products from our sheep including yarn, meat, and sheepskins. They also have a woolen mill which is home to Badgerface Fiber. They source local fibers, paying a fair wage for their raw materials, and turn them into beautiful roving, yarn, and rug yarn. You'll have an opportunity to shop at both the Textile Center and the farm. BRING YOUR PROJECT AND WORK ON IT DURING THE BUS RIDE! Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Textile Center tour & Get Bentz Farm tour and fiber project.. Lunch is included and provided by Bread People. We will eat at the farm. TIME: 8:45 am Board Bus 9:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School @ 3:30 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after July 1th. No refunds. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Germans of St. Paul w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 30 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsTwenty percent of people in the United States are of German descent, and in St. Paul, Germans are the largest ethnic group. But because of a variety of factors, including prejudice, world wars, and the nature of the German people, the German history of St. Paul has been lost or diminished. Just as we’re all Irish on Saint Patrick's Day on this tour we’ll all be German. Learn where the Germans had their quarries, breweries, cigar factories, beer gardens, neighborhoods, churches and social clubs. See the influence of German architecture, especially in the use of brick for building. We’ll tour the neighborhoods of the Germans - Upper town, West 7th, Dayton's Bluff, West Side, Frogtown, Rice Street - and see the homes of working class and upper class Germans and German-speaking people. Learn about famous German residents of St. Paul. Germans of St Paul were somewhat hidden, mainly working as craftsmen, carpenters, and home builders, but had tremendous importance to our city, especially in the union movement. At first they were outsiders because they didn't speak English, but soon many became famous residents of St. Paul. Not all came from Germany. Some came from Austria, Luxembourg, and the Alsace-Lorraine area of France. By 1917, German Americans had become enemies in their own adopted country of the US. The German language was outlawed, and many Germans changed their names. In 1919, the Volstead act, which introduced Prohibition, outlawed one of the prime businesses of Germans: brewing beer. Today, many churches and neighborhoods celebrate their German history, especially during the Saint Paul Oktoberfest. We’ll visit Assumption Church, modeled after St Mary's Church in Munich, and St. Bernard's German Catholic Church, one of the only Art Nouveau architectural buildings in the Twin Cities. See the oldest German Lutheran Church in St. Paul. We’ll see the site of the first brewery, the first German hall, the oldest social club, and the oldest barber shop - all in St. Paul and all German. Did you know that there was at one time a horse slaughterhouse in St. Paul to provide the Germans with horse meat? See where that was, and much more. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, Bakery Stop, and All Admissions. 1ST PICK UP: 9:15 am Board Bus - Southwest High School – 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 9:30 am Bus Departs 2ND PICK UP: 10 am at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 Bus Returns to 4:00 pm to West 7th Community Center and 4:30 pm Southwest High School. NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after May 30th. 75% refund if we are able to fill you spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Historic Ethnic Holiday Treasures: Decorah, Mayowood & Spillville w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - December 9-10 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin us as we explore holiday ethnic treasures with Dave Bredemus! We will tour the Mayowood Mansion in Rochester, Minnesota, with its English Style architecture and themed Christmas Tour. Historical stories from the Mayo holiday family traditions will be experienced. Stories and decorations from the 1900s through the mid century years at Mayowood will be presented by local guides. Decorah, Iowa, located in the Driftless Region and settled by Norwegian immigrants will be our homebase for this tour. The city will be decked out for the Christmas season for us to enjoy. We will stay at the Historic Hotel Winneshiek situated in the heart of Decorah, Iowa, and is located in a thriving downtown full of local shops, galleries and unique holiday attractions, which we will have time to visit. We will also have a private tour of the Vesterheim Norwegian Immigration Museum which will have some special holiday displays for us to enjoy along with the museum itself. An evening tour to Spillville, Iowa, is planned. This historic Czech town with his historic church called Saint Wenceslas will be a unique visit at night. We will learn about world famous composer Anton Dvořák’s visit to Spillville and the time he spent in 1893 at the church of Saint Wenceslas. We will tour Saint Wenceslas and hear local musicians play Christmas carols on the 1873 church organ, on which Dvořák played during his visit. We will end our evening in Spillville with kolache’s made from local Czech bakers. On day two, we will tour the city of Decorah, seeing historic neighborhoods, homes and parks. The bus tour of Decorah will also take us to the winter waterfall and ice cave in Decorah and see Decorah’s bald eagles, plus other historic sites in town. On the trip home, we will tour Preston, Minnesota, and have lunch at one of the favorite restaurants in Southern Minnesota, the Branding Iron. Time permitting, our last stop on our two-day tour will be in Chatfield, Minnesota, to tour the Prairie/Carnegie Library. All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, 1 Night Lodging at Historic Winneshiek Hotel, Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Vesterheim & Mayowood Tours, Organ Concert. Koloches and other scheduled admissions. NOTE: Meals on your own - 1 lunch First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 7:15 am Board Coach Bus - 7:30 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am @ Return: 5:00 West 7th Community Center and 5:30 pm Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Deposit of $100 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due Oct 9th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Hometown Favorites - Discovering Western Wisconsin w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 24 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsYou don't have to travel far to spark a favorite memory or discover a new treat. Take a lovely summer tour of western Wisconsin, discovering the local flavors that draw crowds and business to our favorite Wisconsin hometowns. Taste samples of recipes passed down through generations, as we visit local cheese factories, bakeries, farm stands and specialty markets. Experience scenic landscapes which are the product of geological history. Drive down a rustic road, walk along a trout stream, and enjoy breathtaking scenery as we visit state parks and natural areas. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guide on Bus, Bakery Stop, Farm Samples and all admissions. Lunch is on your own. 1st Pick Up: 8:45 am Board Bus at Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street (Chowen Ave. West Parking Lot between 46th & 47th Streets) 9:00 am Bus Departs 2nd Pick Up: 9:30 am at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 551022 @ Return: 5:00 pm to West 7th Community Center 5:30 pm to Southwest High School NOTE: After May 24th only transfer of registration to another person No refunds. 75% refund if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Lake Geneva & Southeast Wisconsin w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 2-4 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsOur tour begins as we travel into the beautiful hills and valleys of Wisconsin called the Driftless Region. Our destination is Lake Geneva, once the location of summer White House of Calvin Coolidge. Two night lodging included on beautiful Lake Geneva at Harbor Shores. Tour Highlights: Visit to Swiss Historic Village & Free Time in the Town of New Glarus Dinner on Shores of Lake Geneva Black Point Estate - Historic Brewery Owner's Home 2-Hour Boat Ride on Beautiful Lake Geneva with Narration Walking Tour Along Lake Geneva Shoreline (Optional @ 1 mile distance) Driving Tour of Downtown Lake Geneva & Neighborhoods Dinner & Dancing Horses Performance Horicon Marsh Visitor Center & Lunch Take Horicon Marsh Boat Tour aboard Pontoon boats through the scenic "everglades of the north", America's largest freshwater cattail marsh. View birds and animals in the natural habitat. View the Modest Little White House School in Ripon - Birthplace of the Republican Party in 1854 Sample Ripon Good Cookies City Tours of Ripon, Berlin, Wisconsin Rapids and Black River Falls All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, 2 Nights Lodging at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva (lake side rooms), Two Breakfasts, One Lunch, Two Dinners, all Cruises & Museum Admissions NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 7:15 am Board Coach Bus - 7:30 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due April 2nd. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Lavender Farm & the Chippewa Valley w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - July 2 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsExplore Chippewa County and all it has to offer! Our day starts at Pondview Lavender Farm -- 4 acres of organically grown lavender --with a mission to create a memorable and welcoming experience that sparks joy, relaxation, and a deeper connection with nature. We'll tour the family-run farm operation, stroll through their lavender fields where we can pick our own fresh lavender bouquet to take home. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, try a lavender brownie and check out their lovely gift shop. Along the way, we'll see historic sites including breweries, museums and pristine Lake Wissota, Irvine Park and the Chippewa River. We'll tour historic Downtown Chippewa Falls and its historic homes. A special visit will be dinner at one of Wisconsin's premiere supper clubs -- Wissota High Shores Supper Club -- a true Wisconsin supper club experience since 1936. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guide on Bus, Lavender Farm Tour, Lavender Brownie, U-Pick Lavender Bouquet, Dinner and all admissions. 1st Pick Up: 11:45 am Board Bus at Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street (Chowen Ave. West Parking Lot between 46th & 47th Streets) 12:00 pm Bus Departs 2nd Pick Up: 12:30 pm at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 551022 @ Return: 9:00 pm to West 7th Community Center 9:30 pm to Southwest High School NOTE: After June 2nd only transfer of registration to another person No refunds. 75% refund if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Northern Minnesota Lake Country & Lake Itasca w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - July 7-10 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsNOTE: Single Occupancy: $1,295 per person Double Occupancy: $1,089 per person ( 2/room) Land of Natives, Explorers, Fur Traders, Lumbermen and lake lovers -- Our trip to Itasca Country will include 5 of Minnesota's largest and more legendary lakes: Leech, Cass, Itasca, Winnebegoshish & Mille Lacs Lakes. Plus Minnesota's largest expanse of virgin pine in Lake Itasca State Park. We will visit two of Minnesota's most popular resort towns: Walker and Bemidji. We will explore, like past explorers, to Itasca Country to find the source of the Mississippi River. Tour Highlights: Museum Tour of Mille Lacs Lake Indian Museum & Trading Post Boat Cruise on Mille Lacs Lake Lunch at Twin Pines Resort National Loon Center Yellow House Ice Cream Shop Tour of Menahga - the most Finnish town in Minnesota Traditional Finnish Dinner 16-Mile Scenic Ride through Lake Itasca State Park Walk with Naturalist to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River Mary Gibbs Museum & Jacob Brower Dinner at Clancy's of the Island See Largest Statue of Paul Bunyan Visit Historic Chase on the Lake on Leech Lake City Tour of Bemidji Tour Lost 40 Acres with Walking Path Judy Garland Childhood Home Forest History Center City Tour of Grand Rapids All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Guide, Three Nights Lodging (2 Nights AmericInn & 1 Night Best Western), 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 2 Lunches, All Admissions & Bakery Stop. NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 7:30 am Board Coach Bus - 7:45 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN. Meet bus at the Chowen Ave. (west side) parking lot between 46th & 47th streets - 8:15 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due May 7th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: Orange City Tulip Festival w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - May 13-15 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsTravel to Orange City, IA for the 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival! As we travel west to Orange City we will make two stops: The Hobo Museum in Britt, IA and the Museum of German Prisoners of War in Algona, IA. Our first evening includes this year's special performance of Anastasia. Day two we'll take a bus tour of Orange City, IA before spending the entire day exploring the festival grounds including the heritage center, flower show, Dutch dancers and much, much more. You will see colorful floats and glimpses of 19th century Holland as you watch one of the best parades in the Midwest. Day three we will travel to Sioux Falls, SD for a city tour showcasing the namesake Sioux Falls Park and the historic Cathedral. As we return through southern Minnesota we'll stop at the Historic Dayton House named for the Dayton's Department Store family. Tour Highlights: Hobo Museum German Prisoners of War Museum 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival Festival Parade Anastasia Performance Sioux Falls City Tour, Falls Park & Cathedral Historic Dayton House - Worthington Reconciliation Park - Mankato City Tours of Windom, Mankato, and Belle Plain. All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price Includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Guide, Two Nights Lodging (Fairfield by Marriott), 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch, Orange City Tulip Festival Value Book, Reserved Seating for Parade, Anastasia Performance, All Admissions & Bakery Stop. NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410. - 7:30 am Board Coach Bus - 7:45 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:15 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due March 31tst. Final Payment Due: 45 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Prince Legacy Tour - Sights & Sounds of Minneapolis - April 18 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin us as we honor the life of Prince - one of the greatest musical legends to emerge out of the Twin Cities! This exciting bus tour will take you to all the important sites that played a role in creating the rock icon Prince eventually became. From important places of his youth to some of the venues he performed in, you’ll gain a better understanding of why Prince chose to remain in the Twin Cities after becoming a mega-star. This 2.5-hour bus tour will allow you to experience the same places Prince did and is a must-see for any serious Prince fan! Tour Highlights Include: First Avenue Night Club (Purple Rain Movie) Childhood Homes Purple Rain House Downtown Minneapolis Prince Murals Capri Theater Sound 80 Recording Studio Glam Slam Park Avenue United Methodist Church Schmitt Music Mural Uptown Prince Mural Electric Fetus Record Store NOTE: Tour does not include Paisley Park. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will let you know if space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Rondo Neighborhood Art, History, Culture & Social Justice w/ Dr. Artika Tyner - May 9 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsStep back in time and explore the vibrant history and cultural richness of Rondo, St. Paul's historic African American neighborhood, on our immersive bus tour. Led by Dr. Artika R. Tyner (award-winning author, civil rights attorney, and Rondo native), this tour takes you on a journey through the heart of Rondo, where you'll learn about its history as a bustling community filled with thriving businesses, arts, culture, and close-knit families. As we wind through the streets, you'll hear captivating stories of resilience, creativity, and community engagement, from the challenges faced during the construction of Interstate 94 to the vibrant cultural scene that once flourished here. Alongside its rich history, Rondo was also a hub of arts and culture, nurturing talented musicians, artists, and writers who left an indelible mark on the city's cultural landscape. You'll visit significant landmarks, including historic churches, schools, and businesses, each with its own fascinating tale to tell. Along the way, you'll also have the opportunity to meet local residents and community leaders, gaining insight into the ongoing efforts to preserve Rondo's legacy and build a brighter future. Whether you're a history buff, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about this important chapter in St. Paul's past, our Rondo bus tour offers a unique and memorable experience for all. Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of this beloved neighborhood, steeped in history, creativity, and community. Includes samples from Flava Coffee, Slice Bros. Pizza and Life Juices Super Food Bar! - 9:45 am Board Motorcoach at Hallie Q Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 10:00 am Bus Departs - 1:00 pm @ Return to Hallie Q Brown Fee includes coach bus, guides & light refreshments, A portion of tour proceeds will support participating Rondo businesses. Note: Only transfer of registration after April 17th. No refunds. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: Rondo Neighborhood Before I-94 w/ Frank M. White - April 25 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsNOTE: Due to popular demand, we have added a second tour. Join historian Frank M White on this fascinating journey through the early years of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. From the beginning, Rondo was a haven for people of color and immigrants. Learn of the neighborhood's immigrant namesake who faced discrimination due to his wife’s mixed white and indigenous heritage. French Canadians, German, Russian, Irish, and Jewish families all followed his lead in the late 19th century and found homes there. Beginning in the 1910s and 1920s, Rondo experienced a social and cultural boom. Music and theater flourished. African American newspapers such as the Appeal, the Northwestern Bulletin, and the St. Paul Recorder represented Rondo’s interests and needs. In 1913, St. Paul established its chapter of the NAACP, making it a center for civil rights activity. One member of the chapter, Rondo resident Roy Wilkins, later led the national NAACP. Frank grew up in Rondo. He will share stories from his extensive research as well as personal stories living in the neighborhood. Meet the Motorcoach Bus at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102. AM TOUR 9:45 am Board Motorcoach Bus 10:00 am Bus Departs 12:00-1:00 pm Light Refreshments at Hallie Q Brown Community Center PM TOUR 12:00-1:00 pm Light Refreshments at Hallie Q Brown Community Center 1:00 pm Board Motorcoach Bus 1:15 pm Bus Departs 3:00 pm @ Return to Hallie Q Brown Community Center Fee includes coach bus, guides, and light refreshments Note: Only transfer of registration after April 3, 2026. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Bus Tour: St. Paul Neighborhood Tour w/ Dave Bredemus - Oct 20 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsSt. Paul is a city of 17 unique neighborhoods. This tour will visit many of them including Daytons Bluff, Swede Hollow, Lowertown, Fort Road/West 7th, Rondo, West Side and Summit Avenue, plus additional neighborhoods. During the past decades, St. Paul's neighborhoods have been working hard to re-capture their identity. On this tour we will see historical landmarks and modern structures that have shaped St. Paul's identity as we ride along with historian Dave Bredemus on a motorcoach bus. We will also learn about the urban challenges St. Paul faces as the city moves through the 21st Century. Learn about immigrants past and present. Please join us! Tour guides: Dave Bredemus and local guides. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, Bakery Stop, and All Admissions. Not included: Lunch (we will find an interesting location in St. Paul where you can pick from many restaurants). 1ST PICK UP: 9:30 AM Board Bus - Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 2ND PICK UP: 10 AM at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 Bus Returns to 4:30 PM to West 7th Community Center and 5 PM to Lake Harriet United Methodist Church. NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after September 20th. 75% refund if we are able to fill you spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Bus Tour: St. Paul's All Asian Progressive Dinner w/ Dave Bredemus - Nov 12, 2026 (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin us for a delightful day of dining and learning about Asian culture and food. We scouted around and put together a multi-Asian progressive dinner: delectable finger foods, appetizers, salads, main courses, and desserts at the most delicious and distinctive Asian restaurants. The tour will take you to the crossroads of the world presenting unique spices, international flavors, and specialty foods shaped by each country's geography, plants, agricultural customs and eating preferences. Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Kurdish, and Hmong, we will sample them all. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, Bakery Stop, and All Admissions. Beverages available to purchase at each restaurant. 1ST PICK UP: 2:00 PM Board Bus - Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 2ND PICK UP: 2:30 PM at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 Bus Returns to 6:30 PM to West 7th Community Center and 7 PM to Lake Harriet United Methodist Church. NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after October 12th. 75% refund if we are able to fill you spot from the waitlist. If tour is full, please add your name to the wait list. We will notify you if space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
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Business and Marketing Writing (ed2go) - $115WritingUse your writing to present a solid, cohesive message to your target audience. Understand how marketing principles can be applied to written communication to make you and your copy come alive. Complete your registration online: ed2go.com/mplscommed. New class sessions begin monthly.Adult Enrichment Winter 2026 -
Bûcheron - Prix Fixe Dinner (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsJoin us for our private tasting dinners at Bûcheron - Winner of the James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant 2025! Chef Adam Ritter will share stories about his journey with time for a Q&A. Bûcheron, which translates to ‘lumberjack’ in French, features French-American cuisine while drawing inspiration from the skill and craftsmanship of generations of lumberjacks who worked and lived in our home state of Minnesota. In this elevated neighborhood restaurant, Bûcheron features a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming and convivial atmosphere. Note: There will be two seatings: 5-7 pm and 7:30-9:30 pm Bûcheron is located at 4257 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409. If event is sold out, please sign up on the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets becomes available. NOTE: After March 21st. you can either transfer your registration to another guest or receive $125 refund if we are able to fill your spot.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
CLCLT: An Affordable Home Ownership Option (Camden)Business & ConsumerLearn about the City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT) and permanently affordable home-ownership options in Minneapolis. The CLCLT will provide training opportunities to first-time qualifying homeowners and can provide support for unexpected home repairs or financial problems.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
WaitlistCPR: AED & First Aid Combined Training (adult/child/infant)(Roosevelt)Health, Wellness & SafetyLearn critical skills of managing first aid emergencies as well as receive a two-year American Red Cross Certification Card when you finish this combined First Aid Training and HeartSaver course covering CPR, choking management and how to use an AED. Learn skills for adult, children and infant emergencies. This combined course is offered at a reduced price, no other discounts available. Class is held at 40th Street (formerly Sibley) Park, 1900 E. 40th St. Register online or call 612.668.4828.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026