FREE Children First Events in May. All events are Free for Children, Youth and Families. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration for some events are required. Please note and register early as the events fill up quickly. If you have questions regarding the events please call the phone numbers that are listed with the events. Hope to see you all at these great events!
READ with Dr . Seuss
5/12/11 - Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are
Good for You! Join us as we celebrate Physical
Fitness Month. Physical Fitness Month promotes
awareness of the value of physical activity in the
pursuit of happier, healthier, and productive lives.
Healthy snacks are provided at each session.
No need to pre-register. Come all nights or just
one!!! Class # 316510
Thursday ~ 5/12/11
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: CJMS LIBRARY
Register online or with 316 Community Ed, 218-245-6232
Hill City Stepping Stone
Community Event
Make your mark - in stone! Join in a green
community project by creating a stepping
stone to enhance the Hill City School walkway.
Creativity Tank artists will guide families in working
together, to mix, pour the mix into molds, and
add recycled elements to design and embellish
your stepping stone. All will be able to enjoy
viewing the results of your creative efforts when
walking into the school building for years to
come. Class # Tank 1007
Friday ~ 5/6/11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Hill City School
Registration encouraged - Register online or with 318
Community
Deer River Family Prom
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES! Want to show off
your dance moves? Don't miss out on the
Deer River Family Prom! For all families of all
ages! Supper and dessert will be provided for
everyone. Class # 3171015
Sunday ~ 5/8/11
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: Kathy Pierce
Location: DRHS Gym
Register online or with 317 Community Ed,
(218)246-8241 X 227
Nature Night-
Tracks, Scat and Bats!
Improve your knowledge about Nature. Attend
either session:
Session S1: Who Goes There? Tracks and Scats
Explore the mysterious world of animals that
inhabit Minnesota Forest by learning about
the clues they leave behind. Taught by FHC
Naturalist-Paula Dibb
Session S2 Batty about Bats!
Are you scared of bats? Discover more about
these fascinating creatures and how they make
life more comfortable for humans. Taught by
FHC Naturalist Nick Wourms.
Class # 3181028
Tuesday ~ 5/10/11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Forest History Center
Registration required - Register online or with 318
Community Ed, 327-5730
Basic Sign Language
Discover the basics of sign language. "Hands
on" signing for all ages. Class #BFChild1st01
Wednedays ~ 5/11,18 &25/11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Janice Haley
Location: Bigfork School
Register online
Family Fun Day: Watercolor Painting
MacRostie Art Center staff & volunteers will
work with children and their families to create
art using watercolor paint. The project will begin
with a warm up exercise and then participants
will be able to create still lifes, landscapes, and
abstract works. Class # CF500
Choose one of the following dates & times
Saturday ~ 5/14/11
10:00am - 11:00am, 11:15am - 12:15p
12:30pm - 1:30pm, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Back to the 50s SOCK HOP
Dance to the 50s tunes and dress to go with the
music-Poodle skirts, saddle shoes and rolled up
sleeves! Come dressed in 50s gear and you will
be eligible for Door Prizes! Get with the Hokey
Pokey, Macarena and Limbo along with the
TWIST! For all ages. Children 13 and under must
be accompanied by an adult. Co-sponsored by
Community Education and Bigfork Playground
Committeee Class #BFChild1st02
Friday ~ 5/20/11
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm for Grades K-6th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm for Grades 7-9th
Location: Bigfork School Gym
Register online or with 318 Community Ed,(218)743-3444 Ext. 2529
6th - 8th Grade Dance
A night of fun and dancing for all area 6th, 7th
and 8th grade students. And, for this special
end of the year dance, those just finishing 5th
grade are invited to attend. Come to the Itasca
County Family YMCA for a night full of music,
dancing and friends! Class # Child1YMCA
Friday ~ 5/20/11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Sheila Arnold
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Register online or with YMCA, 218-327-8
READ with Dr . Seuss
5/12/11 - Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are
Good for You! Join us as we celebrate Physical
Fitness Month. Physical Fitness Month promotes
awareness of the value of physical activity in the
pursuit of happier, healthier, and productive lives.
Healthy snacks are provided at each session.
No need to pre-register. Come all nights or just
one!!! Class # 316510
Thursday ~ 5/12/11
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: CJMS LIBRARY
Register online or with 316 Community Ed, 218-245-6232
Hill City Stepping Stone
Community Event
Make your mark - in stone! Join in a green
community project by creating a stepping
stone to enhance the Hill City School walkway.
Creativity Tank artists will guide families in working
together, to mix, pour the mix into molds, and
add recycled elements to design and embellish
your stepping stone. All will be able to enjoy
viewing the results of your creative efforts when
walking into the school building for years to
come. Class # Tank 1007
Friday ~ 5/6/11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Hill City School
Registration encouraged - Register online or with 318
Community
Deer River Family Prom
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES! Want to show off
your dance moves? Don't miss out on the
Deer River Family Prom! For all families of all
ages! Supper and dessert will be provided for
everyone. Class # 3171015
Sunday ~ 5/8/11
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: Kathy Pierce
Location: DRHS Gym
Register online or with 317 Community Ed,
(218)246-8241 X 227
Nature Night-
Tracks, Scat and Bats!
Improve your knowledge about Nature. Attend
either session:
Session S1: Who Goes There? Tracks and Scats
Explore the mysterious world of animals that
inhabit Minnesota Forest by learning about
the clues they leave behind. Taught by FHC
Naturalist-Paula Dibb
Session S2 Batty about Bats!
Are you scared of bats? Discover more about
these fascinating creatures and how they make
life more comfortable for humans. Taught by
FHC Naturalist Nick Wourms.
Class # 3181028
Tuesday ~ 5/10/11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Forest History Center
Registration required - Register online or with 318
Community Ed, 327-5730
Basic Sign Language
Discover the basics of sign language. "Hands
on" signing for all ages. Class #BFChild1st01
Wednedays ~ 5/11,18 &25/11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Janice Haley
Location: Bigfork School
Register online
Family Fun Day: Watercolor Painting
MacRostie Art Center staff & volunteers will
work with children and their families to create
art using watercolor paint. The project will begin
with a warm up exercise and then participants
will be able to create still lifes, landscapes, and
abstract works. Class # CF500
Choose one of the following dates & times
Saturday ~ 5/14/11
10:00am - 11:00am, 11:15am - 12:15p
12:30pm - 1:30pm, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Back to the 50s SOCK HOP
Dance to the 50s tunes and dress to go with the
music-Poodle skirts, saddle shoes and rolled up
sleeves! Come dressed in 50s gear and you will
be eligible for Door Prizes! Get with the Hokey
Pokey, Macarena and Limbo along with the
TWIST! For all ages. Children 13 and under must
be accompanied by an adult. Co-sponsored by
Community Education and Bigfork Playground
Committeee Class #BFChild1st02
Friday ~ 5/20/11
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm for Grades K-6th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm for Grades 7-9th
Location: Bigfork School Gym
Register online or with 318 Community Ed,(218)743-3444 Ext. 2529
6th - 8th Grade Dance
A night of fun and dancing for all area 6th, 7th
and 8th grade students. And, for this special
end of the year dance, those just finishing 5th
grade are invited to attend. Come to the Itasca
County Family YMCA for a night full of music,
dancing and friends! Class # Child1YMCA
Friday ~ 5/20/11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Sheila Arnold
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Register online or with YMCA, 218-327-8
![2011ordinary_people[1]](cid:image003.jpg@01CBCEAC.3A0983F0)