Princeton Community Education

Princeton Community Education is partnering with the high school's National Honor Society (NHS) students and Age-Friendly Princeton to offer a four-part series around technology usage. Participants will spend the first session learning about the basics of a cell phone- types of phones, terminology, phone settings, icons and applications, etc. The following three sessions will be tailored to the group's needs and may cover topics such as social media, video calls with family, and security, but is not limited to any specific topic. Please bring your phone with you to each class for a hands-on experience. Participants will also receive a take-home packet filled with helpful information. Class is taught by NHS students. This class is great for all community members- young and old- looking to get helpful tips on navigating different phone features! You do not have to attend all four sessions, but we encourage it to get the most out of the class. There is NO class on April 20th. Class is free with a suggested $10 donation to help cover the costs of the take-home guidebook you receive. Call Community Education for registration help at 763-389-6198.

In partnership with Sticky Fingers Sweets Bakery, come decorate cookies with us! During this Mother's Day class, we'll teach some common techniques used to decorate sugar cookies. At the end of class, you will have 6 beautiful cookies to take home! All materials needed will be provided. This is a fun way to celebrate moms and a fun mother/child activity, no matter the age. Participants age 9 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Gardening is one of those hobbies that can be so fulfilling. Eating food that you've grown is incredibly rewarding! Have you always wanted to experience that but don’t know where to start? We believe that a “green thumb” is a learned skill. Come, learn, and plan along other beginner gardeners in a low-stress, friendly, and confidence-inspiring setting! We will cover foundational information including seeds vs. seedlings, soil composition, weeds, and watering schedules. Includes: Workshop Session & Materials, Planning Notebook, Starter Collection of Seeds, Personal Follow-Up

Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? Learn how it's used and how parents can also help their kids stay safe while on it. You'll leave the class with helpful action items with your family to help gain a better understanding on what to do/what not to do within the app. The class will help set up a healthy foundation for technology habits your family members can use for the rest of their life whether in school or in their professional careers. Please note that each class is taught live online. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do- using chords. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Does your child dream of having their own YouTube channel? Eliminate the worry with this helpful class as we walk you through the steps on how to set up a YouTube channel, safety settings, and consideration for kids having their own channel. Parents will learn the basic guidelines of being able to help manage and monitor their activity, all while incorporating practical business skills when it comes to managing your own channel. You’ll learn how this hobby can become a practical career, safety practices, and even create fun videos! Parents will leave the class with helpful guidelines to get their kid’s channel started safely and a solid foundation for their child’s new creative outlet in 2023. Please note, children must be age 13 and have parental permission to start a YouTube channel. Students will gain clarity on what is involved for creating a YouTube channel for their child (and be able to see if it's the correct decision for their family). The students will also leave with an easy-to-follow game plan for the correct steps to set up and manage their channel effectively and keep up safety standards as well as business practices.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

The soundtrack of a generation inspired this BROADWAY SMASH HIT! For nearly six year, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of Carole King's remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music legend. As a woman in the music industry, King broke barriers and became one of the most prolific songwriters of our time! Carole King wrote hits for the biggest music acts from The Shirelles to The Righteous Brothers - then recorded her Grammy-winning masterpiece, TAPESTRY. The musical takes you on a joy-filled, emotional ride of a lifetime! Featuring over two dozen hits including "One Fine Day", "The Locomotion," "So Far Away," "Natural Woman," "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget. A huge cast of singers and dancers bring more that 24 of her greatest hits to life in a triumphant celebration! Price includes: Coach round trip transportation, lunch (choice of entree/meal, warm bread & butter, coffee, tea or milk), show, and gratuity. Soft drinks, alcohol, appetizers, entree upgrades and desserts available for additional cost. Pick up location: To be determined and this information will be sent out to all who registered prior to the day of the trip.

For adults with special needs/disabilities (ages 18+) June 18, 19, and 20th (Wed-Fri) Come and enjoy two nights and three days of camping at Confidence Learning Center on Lake Sylvan in the Brainerd Area. Lodging is in beautiful modern cabins. Activities will include fishing, hiking, paddle boats, swimming, water skiing, tubing, boat rides, campfires, outdoor cooking, tree climbing/repelling down, and hay ride. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, bug spray, flashlight, towels and personal toiletries, swimming suit, and proper clothing for camping and activities - all labeled. Any adults that plan to attend will need to register and pay. Meet at Princeton High School parking lot at 10:30 AM on first day (Wednesday, June 18), the bus will be leaving by 11:00 AM. We will return there by 2:00 PM on last day (Friday, June 20).

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! In this class, you'll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm. Benefits for the Students: Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. Students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2023 year and know how to be effective with their time on social media for maximum results for gaining new clients or customers. Please note that each class is taught live online. If you are unable to attend the live online training time, you can still register and watch the recording of the training at your convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with any questions.

BE PREPARED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY! One class offers you basic skills in three important subject areas: *First Aid *CPR (infant, child, and adult) *AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Class is great for child care providers as well as any member of the general public who wants to "be prepared." A certified American Red Cross instructor will guide you in skills practice. Come dressed in comfortable clothing. We will be kneeling on the floor to do skills practice with mannequins. Please bring a pen/pencil and notebook to take notes. You will receive a certification card after completing the class. *Certification class: For first-time students or for those whose certification course was more than 2 years ago. *Recertification class: For students who have been previously certified with the past 2 years.