5 Cool NEW Offerings in ECFE – Fall 2018

Registration for the fall and winter sessions of ECFE* opens at 12am on Thursday, August 23—but for all you die-hards out there, you know that really means staying up TONIGHT until midnight. 😉

I noticed so many new things in the Community Ed Brochure this year that I made sure to catch some time with Super-Jane (a.k.a. Coordinator for ECFE and Bright Beginnings Preschool) just to talk about what all was new and different.

Here are FIVE cool new things you can look for this fall:

Fall 2018 Community Education Brochure

The Fall 2018 brochure from Community Education is landing in mailboxes this week!

In it you’ll find information about ECFE (early childhood) programs, youth sports, art classes, and MUCH more for your kids… as well as a handful of classes, trips, and athletic opportunities for adults.

Studio Tour of Rogers School of Music

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It’s back-to-school time! And back to school doesn’t just mean a return to classes—it’s also a great time to jump in on activities such as sports and music lessons.

My family got to tour the newly renovated Rogers School of Music, and it is such a fun place to introduce your kids to the love of music! The whole studio celebrates the art of music making and invites each student to find his or her place in the musical world.

St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival — August 10-11, 2018

This weekend is the annual St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival—a two-day event featuring, as the tagline says, “something for everyone!”

At the festival you’ll find fun family events, food, live music, a craft and farmer’s market, parade, car show, and lots more. Here are some things to look forward to if you plan on attending with your kids.

August Events & Activities Calendar

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Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 1  9–10:30am | St. Michael Elementary
Providing children and adolescents in the STMA community with access to FREE food and fun during the summer break. Kids can “grab and go” or stay to play. Runs Wednesday mornings through August 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal

GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 1  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691

Monticello Community Ed in the Park
Wednesday, August 1  10am–12pm | Pioneer Park, Monticello
Join Monticello Community Ed on Wednesday mornings for free fun for children of all ages! Locations vary (see link below), and follow on Facebook for activity details.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monticellocommedpark2018.jpg

Bruce the Bug Guy
Wednesday, August 1  10:30–11:30am | St. Michael Library
Join Bruce the Bug Guy on a hunt for the most interesting insects in Minnesota-through the forest, across the prairie and even in your own backyard.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/bruce-the-bug-guy/2018-08-01/42835