New Musical book, music and lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN directed by KENT GASH A musical inspired by true events At 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shuts down U.S. airspace in response to terrorist attacks, forcing all inbound planes to find alternate destinations. In total, 38 planes are diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, and the hospitable residents of the small Canadian town greet all 7,000 passengers with food, clothing and open hearts. By the time the “plane people” depart, defenses are down, romance blooms and lifelong friendships are formed. Based on the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this joyful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need. Meet Community Ed staff at the reception desk as you enter the lobby to pick up your tickets. The Guthrie Theater is located at 818 2nd St S. Minneapolis, MN 55415 Transportation is on your own. After June15th you can transfer your tickets but no refunds are available. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Observe and interpret a variety of bird behaviors, including foraging for food and territorial and courtship displays. All experience levels welcome, binoculars available. Activities may include walking on uneven ground.

Catch spring migration and learn about the journeys these birds make on their way north to summer breeding grounds. Walk the park with a naturalist to see a variety of bird species that are just passing through. All experience levels welcome, binoculars available. Dress for the weather. Activities may include walking on uneven ground.

Carlson's Llovable Llama Farm boast over 90 personable and curious llamas. Come learn about all their sweet and unique characteristics, see baby llamas and even take a llama on a trail walk. There is also a gift shop for llama yarn and toys. Carlson's Farm is located at 8380 Cty Rd 10 E. near Waconia. Transportation is on your own. Register online or call 612.668.4828.

In this interactive music appreciation class series, explore music that caused a stir with audiences, governments, or religious institutions for various reasons. Learn about music that challenged societal expectations, from 13th century church music to Loretta Lynn’s “Rated X," and more. Part of a three-part series, "Controversial Compositions." Attendance at all three sessions not required. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail Center for Music. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

In this interactive music appreciation class series, explore music that caused a stir with audiences, governments, or religious institutions for various reasons. Learn about music that challenged societal expectations, from 13th century church music to Loretta Lynn’s “Rated X," and more. Part of a three-part series, "Controversial Compositions." Attendance at all three sessions not required. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail Center for Music. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

In this interactive music appreciation class series, explore music that caused a stir with audiences, governments, or religious institutions for various reasons. Learn about music that challenged societal expectations, from 13th century church music to Loretta Lynn’s “Rated X," and more. Part of a three-part series, "Controversial Compositions." Attendance at all three sessions not required. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail Center for Music. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Designed to help each participant explore & define the best options & actions needed to achieve a streaming set-up tailored to the preferences & needs for their specific household. Unless you are already familiar and experienced with TV streaming, it is highly recommended you first attend the "Basic Cutting the TV Cord: Streaming Pros, Cons, & Options" class. Participants complete a quick questionnaire prior to this class to summarize their current & desired ideal viewing set-up, in order to focus class discussion on each participant’s priorities. Although many participants typically have similar situations, class size will be limited to 5 households to ensure adequate attention to each. Common topics include: Internet service: Ensuring adequate bandwidth for streaming. Internet services & apps: Recommendations aligned with each individual’s viewing objectives? Streaming equipment: Streaming devices “smart TV’s” – pro’s & con’s Desired features: Recording shows to the “cloud,” avoiding ads, live TV vs. video-on-demand, etc. Seasonal homes & cabins: Streaming set-up which moves seamlessly between 2 homes. Special individual priorities: Utilizing external speakers or surround sound, importance of access to Tucson local channels, accessing specific sports or cultural events, preferred budget, etc. Specific set-up steps required ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APRIL 25TH CLASS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO: 5244 Lyndale Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55419 THE MAY 16TH CLASS WILL STILL BE HELD AT: Washburn Library 5244 Lyndale Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55419

Come for a wildflower-filled walk! In April and May, when the trees have yet to leaf out and more sunshine is available, many woodland wildflowers carpet the forest floor, including some of the spring ephemerals native to our region. The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is one of the premier locations in the Twin Cities metro area to see these beauties. You will learn about characteristics of the various species in bloom as you spend an hour strolling the trails with a Garden Naturalist. Meet at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden parking lot. Programs are led by knowledgeable garden naturalists who have a variety of backgrounds in the natural sciences and environmental education fields. Co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and Southeast Seniors. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable Refund Policy Refunds (minus a $5 transaction fee) are given if you call or email at least three business days before a class begins. Full refunds will be given for any class that needs to be canceled by the site.

The rapid and largely unrestrained development of AI raises serious concerns around privacy and data protection, its environmental cost, and the concentration of power among major tech companies. At the same time, the deployment of AI by governments and organizations in high-impact contexts—including public services, law enforcement, border control, and weapons systems—carries profound implications for human rights and international law. Human rights violations and legal gaps related to lethal autonomous weapons already exist today, with far-reaching consequences for the future. Join this discussion to explore how we can preserve human agency, uphold democratic values and the rule of law, and ensure AI advances, rather than undermines, human rights. Foreign Policy Discussions presentations are offered through the nationwide Great Decisions program to learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country. The sessions feature lectures and lively discussions with local college professors and other guest speakers. This program is co-sponsored with the Westminster Magnet program.