Readers Theater, the exciting, low-stress performance experience that turns reading into a fun, collaborative adventure.If your child loves stories but gets nervous about memorizing lines or speaking in front of crowds, Readers Theater is the perfect fit. Because children read directly from scripts, the pressure is off, allowing them to focus entirely on bringing characters to life using their voices, expressions, and imagination. It is a fantastic, supportive environment where every child gets to shine, build lasting friendships, and discover the joy of performing.

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies and disasters? Join the City of Minneapolis’ Department of Emergency Management to discuss how to prepare for those hazards we’re most likely to encounter in Minneapolis. Learn more about topics such as mindset for preparation, making a plan, getting information in an emergency, emergency communications and what happens when you call 911, the importance of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, home essentials for sheltering in place, car preparedness kits, pet preparedness, and connecting with your community.

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies and disasters? Join the City of Minneapolis’ Department of Emergency Management to discuss how to prepare for those hazards we’re most likely to encounter in Minneapolis. Learn more about topics such as mindset for preparation, making a plan, getting information in an emergency, emergency communications and what happens when you call 911, the importance of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, home essentials for sheltering in place, car preparedness kits, pet preparedness, and connecting with your community. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Do you have a remodeling project that you’re ready to tackle but aren’t sure where to start or how to navigate the process? Gipson Shoemaker of Level Design & Remodel can explain the ins and outs of the Design/Remodeling world. From planning your project to working with a contractor, this course will prepare you to take the next steps in making your home improvement project dream a reality.

It’s a major decision, and no matter what crazy stuff is going on in the world, selling your house is always a big deal. Now selling your home doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. You need to sell the smart way. That means creating the right plan and sticking to it—getting everything you need done to sell your house successfully. During this class, you'll learn the best tips for selling your home quickly and for the most money. If you have any questions, please contact Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

Are you a pro-recycler? A wish-cycler? Or a recycler to be? Get the do's and don'ts of recycling, learn what happens to your recyclables, and get your questions answered by Minneapolis Recycling staff. You will become a better steward of our environment and continue to help Minneapolis achieve zero waste status. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Has pain and inflammation been slowing you down? Did you know that inflammation in your body can be caused by certain foods? Learn how to connect the foods you eat to how your body feels. You will gain new knowledge to choose food for less pain, more nourishment, and well-being.

The Renter Rights Workshop is an interactive presentation of tenant’s legal rights and responsibilities, including the Federal and State legal protections that are in place to help individuals and families secure and maintain housing of their own choice. We will discuss how to file a complaint for discrimination with HUD and what to expect during the process. You’ll get an overview of what the eviction process is in MN and what actions can be taken if housing court is scheduled. Also covered are renter’s insurance, affordable housing and money management when looking for your next home. Presented by HOME Line, a nonprofit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization. HOME Line provides free legal, organizing, educational and advocacy services so tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. HOME Line works to improve public and private policies relating to rental housing by involving affected tenants in the process. The tenant hotline has advised over 300,000 renter households since 1992 and averages over 1,000 households advised each month.

8/27/26 UPDATE!!! This class schedule has been moved back one week. New class dates are Oct. 7 - Nov. 11, 2026. Restorative Pilates is a gentle, restorative class designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with your body. This low-impact class focuses on mindful movement, breath work, mobility, and supported strengthening to release tension and improve alignment. This class is ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a softer approach to Pilates. Restorative Pilates promotes relaxation while still enhancing stability, flexibility and body awareness. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more at ease in your movement. For this class, you should be able to get up and down off the floor without assistance. Please bring to class a yoga mat, a foam roller, and water to drink. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This course is for anyone and everyone who wishes to build their capacity to manage stress, restore their energy, and live a more present and rooted life. Taught over 5 weeks, this series is geared toward those who are newer to nervous system regulation and its benefits and/or those in search of a comprehensive refresher. This course will introduce you to foundational theories of somatic healing and nervous system science, and provide an overview of supportive practices. You will gain insight into your personal nervous system, and build strategies for self regulation and restoration that are suited to your unique needs. You will also learn about the social dimensions of nervous system support and how understanding the nervous system can empower you to offer grounding support for loved ones and community in times of shared strife.

Rhino Pride is to create a safe space for any student looking to work together to create peace, talk about GLBTQ issues, educate ourselves and others, explore current events connected to GLBTQ issues, socialize with other GLBTQ and Ally studentss, and leave feeling good about ourselves. This class is only open to Justice Page students. Activity Bus Information: Register by Tuesday, September 22 in order to have a bus the first week. Register between 9/23-10/16 and you will be routed on the bus by week 2 or 3 of the program. Once the program has started it takes a minimum of 10 business days to be routed. Please plan an alternative pick up while you wait for your bus route. Only choose “bus” if you intend to use it for the majority of the days registered in the program. If your student does not ride the bus for 2 weeks they will be removed from the route. If your student is not eligible for busing during the school day, they are not eligible for the afterschool activity bus.

Enjoy dances from the golden age of Rock and Roll like Solo line dances from the Twist to The Madison, The Rock and Roll Stroll and Hand Jive. Boogie to a blast from the Past! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This high-energy dance fitness class offers a cardio and muscle-toning workout set to classic recordings and new remixes of soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop and rock favorites. The moves are hot, easy to follow and guaranteed to make you sweat. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.

Get your cardio on with rollerblading/roller skating fun at Ella Baker. Some may remember the times when you could do that at the old Metrodome, but here you can do it at a school and you won't get in trouble. Participants must bring their own rollerblades/roller skates. Helmets and pad are recommended. Open roller blading is a social course with no instructor.

Join Dr. Artika Tyner on a journey through the stories, voices, and legacy of one of the most culturally significant communities in the Twin Cities. We'll explore the vibrant history of Rondo, from its flourishing days as a thriving Black neighborhood to the lasting impact of its displacement and resilience. Each gathering invites meaningful conversation, reflection, and connection, creating space to engage deeply with the people, events, and cultural richness that define Rondo’s past and present. This experience offers a powerful way to learn, share, and honor a community’s enduring spirit. If the tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.

Join Frank M. White at the History Theater's Twin Cities premiere performance of St. Paul's Rondo legend for "Toni Stone".By Lydia DiamondDirected by Pirronne Yousefzadeh Toni Stone is a teenager growing up in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. She’s an encyclopedia of baseball stats. She’s got a great arm. And she doesn’t understand why she can't play with the boys. A vibrant new play about the first woman to go pro in the Negro League. Come see the inspiring story of a woman who shattered the glass ceiling and played by her own rules. “More than just providing illuminating theater and timely social commentary, Toni Stone gives long overdue credit to a woman who had to fight as hard as or harder than any man in her sport just to play the game she loved — and make a living at. The qualities and achievements of such a person are worth attention and emulation. You know Jackie Robinson. Now meet Toni Stone.” -Theatermania In ‘Toni Stone,' there is both tension and joy in story about baseball and racism. – Chicago Tribune After the performance, we will meet with Frank White, historian and author of "They Played for the Love is the Game". Meet Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. Only transfer of registrations after January 7th. If event is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join Mizz Mercedes for a new walking tour starting and ending at Central Village Park. Learn the fascinating history of this historic Rondo community -- how black residents advocated through churches and with the 1st black city councilman to claim the area of Dale and University to Western and University. They were given the opportunity to buy land and build their own homes which many community members still live in today! This area has evolved since the late 1970’s when the Asian and African immigrants migrated to the states and were placed in the housing projects on this block. Today the area, especially along Dale and University which was once all black owned, has evolved into a multicultural community. The tour walks the trail of Central Village Park which leads into Uni-Dale shopping mall area where we take stops into Earths Beauty Supply store (a black owned hair store), Sun foods (a international grocery store), Trieu Chau (a Vietnamese restaurant for a food sample), and possibly inside Xia Gallery (a Asian bookstore and art gallery, perfect to buy souvenirs!) Tour led by Mercedes “Mizz Mercedez” Yarbrough, educator, community leader, and creator of the Black to the Future comic series, blending art, history, and innovation to make learning fun and relevant. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

For LGBTQIA+ Students and Allies. Have fun in community! You will do projects, crafts, have snacks, play games, and have fun being who you are! Pride partners with the MPLS Out4Good department. Extra activities include a Queer Middle School Dance and Q-Quest field trip in the spring. This is an MPS ALC Extended Learning class and is paid for by State and Federal funding.