Come out and join the fun on a NON-SCHOOL day! Bundle up and bring your sleds — it's time for a frosty adventure at Sled & Sip: Winter Fun! Designed for young children (ages 2 through 2nd grade), this event invites families to slide, laugh, and play together in the snow. Whether you're zooming down the hill or building snowy masterpieces, there’s plenty of chilly fun to be had with friends! After all the outdoor excitement, warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa — the perfect cozy treat to end your wintry day. This event is all about simple joys, sweet sips, and making magical winter memories with your little ones.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of creativity and craftsmanship! In this adults-only class, you’ll design and glaze a high-quality stoneware serving bowl—the kind you’ll be proud to bring to the table for years to come. Leaf River Pottery provides everything you need, from professional-grade clay pieces to gorgeous glazes and the knowledge to help you create a masterpiece. You will paint with Leaf River's peacock technique, providing professional results with no experience! After class, your bowl will be fired to perfection and ready for pickup about one week later at 14800 Riverwood Dr. 👉 Designed for adults only 👉 All supplies included—just bring your artistic flair 👉 Food and beverages available for purchase from Cary's on the Course during the class Spots are limited for this one-of-a-kind workshop—reserve yours today!

This class is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their parent or guardian. Each session includes time for parents and children to learn and play together, followed by a parent discussion group while children enjoy activities with our early childhood educators. Class ends with everyone coming back together for a short wrap-up. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).

This class is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their parent or guardian. Each session includes time for parents and children to learn and play together, followed by a parent discussion group while children enjoy activities with our early childhood educators. Class ends with everyone coming back together for a short wrap-up. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).

Step into a sweet winter wonderland in this joyful holiday cookie workshop cook-along experience led by instructor Tess. Learn to create FOUR amazing gourmet cookies from scratch using two types of dough using Tess’ original recipes. Only requirement is being able to keep the recipes secret! First up, MONSTER COOKIE DOUGH will be used to craft two DIFFERENT types of Monster Cookies, one of which actually looks like the beloved Cookie Monster, and the other is more of a classic albeit moist, delicious, and decadent. They are MASSIVE, colorful, chewy, and loaded with festive mix-ins that are as fun to make, as they are to eat. Next, an out of this world dough will be created using a recipe Tess has never shared before that uses very unconventional mixing techniques. The dough will be used to create the ultimate bakery, NYC-Style stuffed cookies filled with dreamy indulgent centers like cheesecake, and fudgy brownie. Cookies will then be created, once again, using unconventional shaping and baking techniques! Tess will also demonstrate how to stuff cookies with the Viral Dubai Chocolate, and how to create her version of a most delicious Apple Crumble Stuffed NYC—style cookie. A step-by-step guided bake-along experience designed for cookie lovers of all ages full of holiday cheer and endless memories! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. Equipment: Stand mixer is required. Hand mixers do not have enough power to mix the dough.

Wrestling (9th-12th Grade) First Day: Monday, November 17th First Day Meeting Location and Time: High School Wrestling Room - 3:15pm Supplies Needed: Wrestling shoes, t-shirt and shorts Head Coach: Dwight Ballou - dballou@lfalls.k12.mn.us Fees: $110.00 (High School) Wrestling (7th-8th Grade) First Day Meeting Location and Time: Middle School Stage - 3:15pm Supplies Needed: Wrestling shoes and headgear (if possible). Coaches: Jeremy Stadum – jstadum@lfalls.k12.mn.us and Peyton Carll - pcarll@lfalls.k12.mn.us Fees: $75.00 (Middle School)

Get ready to sweat, smile, and move in this transformative, full-body workout! Hot Beats & Burn blends vinyasa yoga with high-energy cardio and endurance training using hand weights and resistance bands. The vibe is upbeat, the music is loud, and the energy is nonstop—we’ll keep you moving and grooving from start to finish! Heated to 80°+, this class is designed to boost cardiovascular and muscular endurance, promote and maintain bone health, and help you build strength in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Reps for each move are high, so choose the weights that work best for you—this class is all about progress, not perfection. Perfect for all ability levels—modifications are offered for every move. What to bring: Light and heavy hand weights (suggested: 3lb–10lb) Yoga mat We provide: Resistance bands Yoga blocks Note: Community Services is working on obtaining sets of hand weights for class use. Until then, please bring your own—we’ll let you know as soon as we have them available. Let’s get strong, sweaty, and have a blast doing it!

Winter Wonderland Snow Ball Get ready to sparkle and shine at our Winter Wonderland Snow Ball—a magical evening for adults with disabilities, their friends & families! Hosted by Morrison County Abilities Connection, this special event will feel like an adult prom, filled with music, dancing, laughter, food, and friendship. Come dressed in your best party attire and step into a snow-themed wonderland where memories are made. Whether you love to dance the night away or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, this will be an unforgettable celebration. ✨ Who: Adults with disabilities and their adult friends, families and caregivers (16+) ✨ What: A winter-themed “Snow Ball” dance✨ When: January 19, 4:30 pm✨ Where: The Falls Ballroom, Little Falls ✨ Hosted by: Morrison County Abilities Connection

Let’s pop into winter with a tasty twist! In this fun and hands-on Culinary STEM class, we’ll explore the science behind one of your favorite snacks—popcorn! Learn about what makes those kernels pop, then mix up your own snowy, sweet, and winter-themed popcorn treat. We'll craft, cook, snack, and learn all about Popcorn Chemistry along the way. It’s science you can eat—what could be better?

Who knew fidgets and chocolate could be the perfect pair? In this sweet and silly class, we’ll use Pop It Fidgets to create colorful M&M chocolate bars that are as fun to make as they are to eat! You’ll get to pick your own Pop It to keep, play some awesome games (with chances to win even MORE fidgets!), and take home your tasty creations to share—if they make it that far!

Who knew fidgets and chocolate could be the perfect pair? In this sweet and silly class, we’ll use Pop It Fidgets to create colorful M&M chocolate bars that are as fun to make as they are to eat! You’ll get to pick your own Pop It to keep, play some awesome games (with chances to win even MORE fidgets!), and take home your tasty creations to share—if they make it that far!

Get ready to mix science and art for a color-filled BLAST! In this exciting class, makers will dive into the chemistry behind paint bombs—then set them off to create amazing splatter art masterpieces. It’s messy, and it’s totally FUN! Come ready to experiment, create, and leave with some explosive artwork to show off!

Get ready to add some handmade holiday magic to your tree! This festive class is perfect for both kids and adults. You’ll paint flat, double-sided ornaments provided by Leaf River Pottery, and they’ll take care of the firing to make your creations shine. One week later, your beautifully finished ornaments will be ready for pickup at 14800 Riverwood Dr. — just in time to show them off for the holidays! 👉 Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.👉 All supplies are included—just bring your creativity!👉 Additional ornaments can be purchased on site for $8.00 each. Spots fill fast, so sign up now and make this a holiday tradition!

Come and explore your senses while you make your very own KINETIC SAND. Mold your imagination and let your creativity flow! We will be using regular household items to make this fascinating substance. It’s mesmerizing, it’s satisfying, and once in your hands you can’t put it down! Watch them explore, shape, slice, scoop, squish, smash and flow again and again!