Roseville Community Education Program

Are you ready to start your ASL journey? Come join us for an ASL Beginner 1 class. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning a new language and culture, improving communication skills with the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Spring is a good time to hone your iPhone photography skills. Even if you have taken hundreds of photos with your iPhone, you might not know the many tools that you can use to improve your photos and videos. In this class, you will learn more ways to take photos and explore the modes of the Camera app. And we will also explore flash, zoom, burst photos, Live photos, and using the timer to take a family pictures. And we will explore the various modes including Portrait, Pano and Night Mode.

Read the novel Sacajawea by Anna Lee Waldo and join us for conversation and companionship as we discuss the book. Everyone is welcome to join. Clad ln a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of America’s destiny: Sacajawea. child of a Shoshoni chief, lone woman on Lewis and Clark‘s historic trek.

Read the novel This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger and join us for conversation and companionship as we discuss the book. Everyone is welcome to join. 1932, Minnesota—the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated.

Would you like to improve how you communicate with the teen in your life? In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn the 4 tools of the Coach Approach: OARS (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries). We will review examples of each, and you will have time to practice them. You will leave feeling encouraged and inspired to begin communicating in a way that allows your teen to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Do you understand the basics of financial health and want to become more engaged and proactive in your financial journey? Learn how to create a financial plan that incorporates risk and investment planning.

Whether you've written the great American novel and want to share it with the world; or your memoirs to pass on to family and friends - this class is for you. In the first session you will learn how to prepare your manuscript for publishing; the business of selling your books; and some tips on marketing and promotion. The second session will be a hands-on learning experience of preparing your manuscript and cover in Microsoft Word, setting up a Kindle Direct Publishing account, uploading your files and publishing your book on Amazon. Updated Guide book included.

Join us for a one-day session to discover the enjoyment of fly fishing. Did you know that, in addition to trout and salmon, you can catch bass, sunfish, northern pike, and muskie on a fly? Or saltwater fish like redfish, bonefish, permit, and tarpon? After taking this class, you’ll be ready to catch all those, and more, with a fly rod. You’ll finish the class knowing about: Fly rods and reels Fly lines and leaders Fly casting Fly selection Knots Safety Clothing and gear Most importantly, you’ll discover whether fly fishing is right for you! Children ages 10-15 are welcome with a parent or other participating adult.

Class Facilitator: Native Governance Center The practice of Indigenous land acknowledgment is growing in popularity. You may have seen a land acknowledgment delivered at a conference, concert, or public gathering. In Beyond Land Acknowledgment, staff from Native Governance Center will explain what land acknowledgment is and why it’s important to go beyond a simple statement. They’ll walk you through the action planning approach, equipping you with tools you can use to make an impact either individually or in your workplace setting. Expect an interactive and engaging presentation filled with real-life examples. Attendees will be asked to participate in live polling through Mentimeter and a Q&A session. By the end of this session, you’ll understand: *What Indigenous land acknowledgment is and why it can be problematic as a standalone practice *Why it’s important to go beyond land acknowledgment * How to create an action plan that’s impactful, straightforward, and demonstrates your commitment to supporting Indigenous people n * Where to go for more information on the topic The event is geared toward beginners and open to all: come with your questions! Attendees will participate in breakout sessions and a live Q&A with the presenters.

Class Facilitator: Native Governance Center Discuss the joy, benefits and the challenges of keeping chickens in an urban setting. Topics will include but not be limited to: Breeds, Nutrition/Feeds, Housing, Getting Started, Welfare Issues and Bio-Security. Participants will receive a certificate that is accepted by Mpls Animal Control; a prerequisite for issuing a permit to keep chickens. This class will be held on Zoom.

Find strength and confidence in learning self-defense fundamentals. Learn effective responses to practical situations, experience hands-on exercises, and unlock what you are capable of in order to defend yourself.

Food and nutrition have become a major concern of public health and climate change. In this class, we will examine the pattern of eating and growing food through both cultural and scientific lenses to ensure climate justice. This class will discuss the cultural etiquette of eating and how people in Nepal and India use their knowledge to choose food for body energy and health. This class will be two days; the first day will be a presentation, information sharing, and group conversation. The second day will be a group discussion surrounding common problems and solutions through the exchange of ideas. About the Instructor Narayan Dhakal has his Ph.D. in Conservation Science from the University of Minnesota. He has had 20 years of experience in environmental conservation and community building activities. His work has been instrumental in bringing together diverse farmers in organic vegetable production and marketing. Narayan is an ambitious professional and is passionate about working with diverse communities. He worked as a project director for more than 11 years with the grass root farming community in Nepal.