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Driver Education Training is required for students who wish to obtain their driver’s license before their 18th birthday. Driver Education Training by state law must consist of thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. Students must attend the 30 hours of instruction offered on the dates and times listed. Every session must be attended, unless ill, but even then, those hours must be made up. It is recommended, but not required, that students be 15 years old by the last day of class. Registration includes both classroom and behind the wheel instruction.The Owatonna Driver Education program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and is taught by certified licensed instructors. This class is for participants who are 14.5 years or older before the start of classes.Please Note: There will be a “Parent Packet” that your child will bring home on the first day of class. This packet will explain all the steps necessary for your child to obtain a permit and license. This packet must be signed and returned to the Driver Education classroom for successful classroom completion. A 1.5hr Parent Class for the parents of a new student driver will be offered at the Owatonna High School. Attendance in this class is not mandatory. More information on the Parent Class will be provided in the Parent Packet mentioned above. Students do not need to attend the Parent Class.
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Foundation to Functional Pottery
This 8-week functional pottery class is open for teens (ages 13+) and adults. All skill levels from beginning to advanced are welcome. In this class, the basics will be covered briefly starting with slabs and hand-building to get a foundation before transitioning to wheel work. The goal is to allow students to focus on creating functional pottery and advancing their skills. Examples include but are not limited to cups, mugs, bowls, plates, and vases. Everything created and then glazed will be dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. Bring your ideas and questions to class as we adapt to your needs and imagination. Each student will receive a 25-pound bag of clay included in the class fee. Additional clay is available for purchase at the Art Center. All works from this class will be available for pick-up three weeks after the final session of class.
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3D Sign Design Workshop (Hello Spring Gnome or Welcome Tulips)
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a unique 12-inch 3D doorhanger, crafted from birch plywood. Your instructor will guide you as you paint and glue together a beautiful "Hello Spring Gnome" or "Welcome Tulips" design! This versatile decoration can be customized with layers, textures, and paint to reflect personal style, making it perfect for a front door or any room in the house. This workshop is sure to be a creative and rewarding experience!
Winter 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
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
Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1
World Languages
Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish? Then this is the class for you! The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in Spanish through interactive practice and exercises. Vocabulary topics will include common greetings and introductions, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, likes & dislikes. Grammar topics will include subject pronouns, the verb estar conjugation, gender of nouns, and plurality. Participants will learn how to carry on small conversations in Spanish and each class will include interesting cultural anecdotes including Spanish word origin, dialect differences, and names in Spanish. Prerequisites: the ability to access Zoom and basic working computer knowledge is essential. This is a live, online class. Your zoom link will be sent via email 48 hours before the first class.
Winter 2025
Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 2
World Languages
Learning a language is a lifelong journey and now you are well on your way! Keep up the momentum in Beginner Spanish Part 2. Participants will continue with practical conversational components and builder phrases in Spanish enabling them to carry on small conversations related to giving and asking for directions and restaurant conversation. Vocabulary and grammar components will include weather, seasons, dates with months, days of the week, family vocabulary along with the verbs ser and tener conjugations. Culture discussions will include the importance of food, family, and friendships in Spanish speaking countries. This class is applicable to new students and previous Beginner Part 1 Spanish conversation participants. Prerequisites: the ability to access Zoom and basic working computer knowledge is essential. This is a live, online class. Your zoom link will be sent via email 48 hours before the first class.
Winter 2025
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Artventure Night!
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Join us for a night of creativity and fun at Artventure Night! Students will explore their imagination through exciting hands-on art projects, from painting to crafting, using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether they’re drawing, sculpting, or designing, everyone gets to be an artist for the evening! This event is perfect for sparking creativity, building fine motor skills, and making new friends in a supportive and relaxed environment. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for an adventure in art! All supplies are provided.
Winter 2025
Baby & Me
For 0-11 month old children (less than 1 year)
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.
Winter ECFE 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
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Basic Life Support Certification (Adult, Child, & Infant with AED)
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This Basic Life Support (BLS) training is a certificate-bearing course that trains participants to recognize and respond to life threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrest and choking, by utilizing techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the automated external defibrillator (AED) device. Your certification will be valid for two years. Registration includes a pocket mask and the potential for an electronic BLS certification card.
Winter 2025
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Bootcamp
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An amazing deal for group fitness that includes 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!
Winter 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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Buddy & Me Rock Climbing (Grades 2+)
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Want a fun activity with your adult? This beginning rock climbing class covers the safety and skills of indoor rock climbing and belaying. Both adult and little will spend time climbing the rock wall. Bigs will belay each other and their littles. Class meets at the new Owatonna Middle School rock wall. Participants must be entering 2nd grade or higher for the 2024-2025 school year. Your favorite adult could be a parent/guardian, grandparent, sibling, your Big, or a responsible friend. Max of 2 participants per adult. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please click on this ROCK CLIMBING WAIVER link or stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy.
Winter 2025
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Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Program (Grades 4+)
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The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube "vlogger" style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content along with handouts, demonstrations, and additional resources. At the end of the class, the students will receive their certification card along with instructions to access a digital copy of the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) student book. From getting started with your business, to collaborating with parents and children, to key safety concepts, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will set you up for success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification that is valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.
Winter 2025
Childcare Provider Drop-In
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Childcare Provider Drop-In is an opportunity for in-home childcare providers to bring ECFE to you. One of our ECFE teacher will visit and share circle time songs, a story, and an activity that follows the theme of the book. Families will receive materials with activities ideas for home.
Winter ECFE 2025
Childcare Provider Drop-In
Home visits
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Childcare Provider Drop-In is an opportunity for in-home childcare providers to bring ECFE to you. One of our ECFE teacher will visit and share circle time songs, a story, and an activity that follows the theme of the book. Families will receive materials with activities ideas for home.
Spring ECFE 2025
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Church Basement Ladies at the Plymouth Playhouse!
Trips-Tours
The Ladies are back at the Plymouth Playhouse with the musical that started it all! The church basement kitchen throughout much of America is often the heart and soul of any church. In Church Basement Ladies we meet the pastor, three kitchen cooks and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation by preparing and serving the food. Like any great kitchen, problems are solved here as well. We see the four women handle a Lutefisk dinner, a funeral, an Easter fundraiser, and a wedding. They stave off potential disasters, have fun, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the pastor on due course. This musical comedy based on recipes, food, and change in the church is funny, heartwarming, and down to earth. It will bring back memories of many people you know from churches everywhere. Your trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, show admission, and buffet lunch. Lunch will be provided by Boss’ Pizza & Chicken and will feature Roasted Chicken, coleslaw, beans, fries, mac & cheese, dessert, water, and coffee. Register no later than June 13, 2025. No refunds on trips. If you have any dietary or mobility requirements, please let us know at registration.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Clay for Kids: Pottery Wheel 10yrs +
Kids Classes
How do you throw clay on the wheel? It’s not what it seems. Learn how to use the wheel to create three dimensional forms and vessels. Demonstrations will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and forming useable vessels. Beginners, come and get your hands muddy! If you are accustomed to clay come fine-tune your skills, learn a new technique, and challenge yourself with larger more complex forms. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement, and inspiration! Call the instructor at 507-835-1192 or call the OAC 507-451-0533 if you have any questions.
Winter 2025
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Day Trippers: Bachman's, Mall Of America & IKEA
Trips-Tours
This is the trip to get you ready for Spring! We will visit Bachman's to view all the beautiful spring flowers and unique gift items. A tour of the ever-changing Bachman's Ideas House is included! Then, we will go to Mall of America for lunch on-your-own and an afternoon of exploring MOA & IKEA. Your registration includes Tour Admission, Transportation and as much walking as you care to do. Please register by March 14, 2025. No refunds on trips.
Spring/Summer 2025