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Take a walk around the beautiful grounds of the former Minnesota State Public School (Orphanage) and Owatonna State School. Hear stories about what the grounds looked like and what took place there. Over 10,000 children lived there over the course of the years 1885-1945. Don't miss your chance to hear this incredible piece of Owatonna history!Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will be led by Orphanage Museum Director, Anne Peterson, and local historian, Nancy Vaillancourt.
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Husky Chow Culinary Camp is for kids ages 8-12. Boys and Girls are welcome! This learning class will focus on the learning skills to navigate the kitchen safely, working with small appliances and kitchen and ranges, identifying and correctly naming kitchen equipment and learning to read recipes. All activities are hands-on while learning to create delicious foods we will enjoy in class. Safety comes first, come prepared to listen and follow directions! Further details will be sent prior to the start of Camp.
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"Congrats, Grad!" Cookie Decorating!
Creative Living
Celebrate graduation season with a fun and creative cookie decorating class! Whether you're honoring a high school or college graduate, this hands-on workshop will teach you the skills to decorate festive, graduation-themed sugar cookies. Learn techniques for piping and adding details like diplomas, caps, and school colors using royal icing. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and sweet tooth! Everything you'll need is provided in class along with a live in-person instructor - just bring yourself and maybe an apron! Don't miss out on this fun 6-cookie, 4-icing class! Royal icing will no longer be a hassle, time to ice that tassel!
Spring/Summer 2025
"Sand & Sugar" Cookie Decorating
Creative Living
Bring the beach to your kitchen with this fun and relaxing cookie decorating class! Learn how to create stunning, ocean-inspired designs, from swimsuits and waves to flip flops and sunglasses! Of course, we'll cover the basics around dough and icing and then get into the fabulous piping techniques perfect for a day at the beach! Just in time for summer vacation, you won't want to miss this class of 6-cookies and 4-icings sure to inspire your next getaway or staycation!
Spring/Summer 2025
"Sugar Shrubs" Cookie Decorating
Creative Living
Love succulents? Now you can decorate them—on cookies! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create stunning, plant-inspired sugar cookies featuring cacti, succulents, and watering can designs. Perfect for beginners and cookie enthusiasts alike, this class includes all supplies, step-by-step instruction, and plenty of fun. No green thumb required—just a love for creativity and sweet treats! You'll be "dill-ighted" in this class where we will decorate 6 perfect cookies using 4-icing colors. You won't be-leaf how good you'll get at designing!
Spring/Summer 2025
"Totally Groovy" Cookie Decorating
Creative Living
Join Angela Larson Baking for a cookie decorating experience that’s outta sight! Channel your inner flower child and learn how to transform sugar cookies into edible works of art inspired by the peace signs, funky colors, and retro vibes of the 60s and 70s. This beginner-friendly class will walk you through step-by-step techniques for piping royal icing and creating the perfect sugar cookie! Namaste in class for this 2-hour cookie decorating class! We'll be totally grooving out to the basics of sugar cookies with 6-cookies and 4-icings!
Spring/Summer 2025
11 @ 7 Concert Series
Adults with Disabilities
Come enjoy the wide variety of musical groups that perform in Owatonna every Thursday during the Spring and Summer. We'll enjoy the sunshine, music, and new friendships that are sure to be made!
Spring/Summer 2025
2024-2025 McKinley SAC
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3D Printing: Poke' Monsters (Entering Grades 2-7)
Kids Classes
Become a Poke'mon Master of 3D Design! Design your own unique 3D Poke'mon using TinkerCAD. Explore your creativity and experiment with SimLab and create themed video games. Learn the basics of CAD modeling and design software. One of your creations will be 3D printed. Printing and material fees are included. If printing is not completed in class, prints will be mailed home. Please bring lunch and a drink.
Spring/Summer 2025
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A Perfect Wedding at the Sidekick Theatre!
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The big day gone hilariously wrong! A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, the best man, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake! We will have a buffet lunch in the ballroom prior to the show. Trip includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, and a ticket to the show. Please call Triton Community Education to register for this trip: 507-418-7550.
Winter 2025
A-B-C Alphabet Soup
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A-B-C Alphabet Soup School will be starting soon and this whole week will remind us about letters and sounds and how much fun we can have learning to read. There will be creative play inside and out designed to explore how letters and sounds can be mastered through hands-on, mind stimulating activities. We'll learn how yummy alphabet snacks can be!
Spring/Summer 2025
Acupressure & Other Tools for Women 35+
Special Interest
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally. Discover breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and much more. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool to help you feel your best!
Winter 2025
Acupressure to Relieve Migraines, Headaches, Nausea & Vertigo
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Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or messaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Americana Porch Leaner
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Add a touch of patriotic charm to your home with a beautifully hand-crafted Americana porch leaner! In this creative and hands-on workshop, you'll design and paint your own vertical porch sign featuring classic red, white, and blue themes. Start with a pre-designed stencil and customize it to reflect your unique style. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or new to crafting, our instructor will guide you step by step to ensure a stunning finished product. Please register by March 25.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause
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Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, fibroids, and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured, what to do with the results, acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with tools and techniques for restoring health and well being.
Spring/Summer 2025
Baby & Me
For 0-11 month old children (less than 1 year)
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The first year of life is exciting and challenging! Enjoy playing with your baby in activities that provide sensory and movement experiences. Learn about your baby's growth and development. Share ideas about ways to care for yourself as a parent. Discuss some practical tips for parenting.
Spring ECFE 2025
Beginner Fairy or Dinosaur Garden (Grades 2-4)
Kids Classes
Experience gardening on a miniature scale, get creative, and imagine the possibilities! During the course, children will create their own mini garden to take home. Supplies will be provided. Class will be held outside on the Roosevelt school lawn. In case of inclement weather class will be in Room 119
Spring/Summer 2025
Beginner Spanish Boost
World Languages
Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course! Designed for beginners and those with little to no experience, you'll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course, you'll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence.
Spring/Summer 2025
Bingo & Bubble Tea
Adults with Disabilities
Looking for a fun, laid-back way to unwind and connect with others? Join us for an exciting game of bingo with a twist! Sip on delicious bubble tea while you compete for fun prizes in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or trying it for the first time, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your friends, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of laughs, community, and of course, bubble tea!
Spring/Summer 2025
Blooms and Bouquets
Kids Classes
Blooms and Bouquets Child will enjoy hands-on play and creative projects involving flowering plants and dirt...oh so much dirt! Children will each make a planter, learning about how to plant and care for flowers. Bouquets will also be created using real materials from nature. Time will be spent outdoors exploring nature and capturing unique items for their creations.
Spring/Summer 2025
Board Game Bonanza
Adults with Disabilities
Roll the dice, strategize, and have a blast at our Board Game Night! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun evening with friends, this event offers something for everyone.
Spring/Summer 2025
Bootcamp
Adult Recreation
An amazing deal for group fitness that includes at least 20 classes per session! Sign up for this popular interval class that's great for weight loss, building strength, and much more! If you're looking to get in shape in a fun and welcoming group setting, there's nothing quite as effective as a good ol' fashioned bootcamp workout. This class meets three times per week and includes strength, cardio, toning, and more!
Spring/Summer 2025
Bright Beginnings Preschool
2025 - 26 preschool registration is now open! *Registration for our 25-26 morning Bright Beginnings classes (8:15-10:45) is full. You are welcome to apply and will be added to a wait list. Pending registration and staffing, we may open an additional class section. There is currently space in our 25-26 afternoon classes (12:15-2:45). Bright Beginnings preschool is for children who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025. Visit our Owatonna Preschool web site to learn more. To apply for Bright Beginnings preschool transportation for 25-26, please fill out this form.
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