Mankato Area Public Schools

Purchase a punch card and clay coupon (each sold separately) to use the Pottery Studio facilities and supplies. Each visit counts as one use. Punch cards and clay/glaze card are valid for one year from the purchase date. To participate in studio activities, all users must purchase a Consumables Clay Card. This card covers 25 pounds of clay, access to studio glazes, and space in the kiln for firing. Our pottery lab is equipped with potter's wheels, slab roller, extruder, hand building tools, glazes, greenware storage, and electric kilns. This is not an instructional class. Artists should be able to use the studio and equipment independently, however a studio supervisor will be present for technical questions. In our studio, you pay based on use. We only allow clay sold by our studio. We know the products we use / sell to students are safe for our kilns and will produce a good quality product. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. Our studio is available for independent artist use in part because of volunteers and funding provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Church Basement Ladies - "A Second Helping" at the Plymouth Playhouse (Schedule Of Events) The ladies are back at the Plymouth Playhouse! It's 1969. The world is changing and the ladies of the church prepare for changes of their own below the House of God. As always, you'll laugh until your side-dish hurts with their hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm from within the church basement. This is most certainly true! This comedy, theatrical performance includes a pasta buffet lunch at the Plymouth Playhouse. 8:30 am - Bus Arrives at Mankato WOW Zone 8:30 - 9:00 am - Check In at the Mankato WOW Zone 9:00 am - Bus leaves the Mankato WOW Zone 9:20 am - Bus arrives at St. Peter Community Center (Washington Street) 9:30 am - Bus leaves St. Peter Community Center 10:30 am - Restroom Stop - Shakopee, MN 11:30 am - Arrive at the Plymouth Playhouse - 2705 Annapolis Ln N in Plymouth, Mn 55441 12:00 (noon) Buffet Lunch - lunch included in the registration cost Menu: Pasta - Buttered Penne, Meatball Marinara Sauce, Chicken Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Buttered Green Beans, Breadstick (Garlic & Butter), Brownie Bites, Coffee, & Bottled Water Food Allergies: The venue can accommodate most food allergies, but your registration must be received and specialty meals requested 30 days prior to the show date. 1:00 pm - Show begins The show is 2.5 hours long. There is an intermission. Snacks and drinks available for purchase during intermission (cash or credit card accepted) 3:30 pm - Show ends 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Everyone on the bus 4:30 pm - Restroom stop at the Big Yellow Barn - World's Largest Candy Store (20430 Johnson Memorial Drive in Jordan, MN) 5:30 pm - Drop off - St. Peter 5:45 pm - Drop off - WOW Zone in Mankato

Fees are for a 25 lb block of Clay, (Glaze and Firing also included). Clay purchase is for use in the Pottery Studio at Lincoln Community Center (110 Fulton Street). You also have access to our potter’s wheels, slab roller, extruder, glazes, greenware storage, tools and electric kilns. When your clay supply is gone, you can purchase a new block of clay. The studio has a designated area where artists can store their unused clay supply. Glazes and firing are included with the clay cost. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. The studio will be closed on days / evenings when Mankato Area Public School closes due to weather related closures.

Fees are for a 25 lb block of Clay, (Glaze and Firing also included). Clay purchase is for use in the Pottery Studio at Lincoln Community Center (110 Fulton Street). You also have access to our potter’s wheels, slab roller, extruder, glazes, greenware storage, tools and electric kilns. When your clay supply is gone, you can purchase a new block of clay. The studio has a designated area where artists can store their unused clay supply. Glazes and firing are included with the clay cost. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. The studio will be closed on days / evenings when Mankato Area Public School closes due to weather related closures.

Gather your friends to learn the basics of embroidery stitching! In this course, you will start right from the beginning: choosing the right fabrics and stretching them on a hoop, separating floss, transferring patterns on to fabric, and practicing a few new stitches! Each session of Embroidery for Everyone will feature different stitches to help you build your repertoire. You'll leave with the beginnings of a project that you can continue to finish throughout the summer. Open to ages 12+. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dive into the world of ceramics and kickstart a new hobby! This 6-week beginner-friendly course meets once a week, with each class designed to build on the skills you’ve learned previously. Whether you're just starting or have dabbled with clay, you’ll explore the essentials of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, progressing at a steady pace. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in ceramics, allowing you to confidently pursue independent projects in our Open Pottery Studio option. Come with curiosity, leave with creations! All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm for learning.

Health care is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — expenses in retirement. In this informative and practical class, participants will define what truly counts as “health care costs,” outline personal retirement goals, and evaluate available insurance options. We’ll review important enrollment dates, estimate potential out-of-pocket expenses, and explore strategies to prepare for long-term care costs. Participants will also learn the importance of health care directives to ensure their wishes are clearly documented. This course empowers you to plan confidently and take control of your future health care decisions.

Ages 18 and Up, Under 18 must be accompanied by adult Looking to improve your endurance, technique, and overall fitness in the water? Our Masters Swim program offers structured swim workouts tailored to different skill levels. Lanes are divided by ability, ensuring workouts are appropriately scaled to challenge each swimmer. Expect a variety of distances, strokes, drills, and speeds to keep each session engaging and effective. Flexible Payment Options: $40 Monthly Membership – Automatic payment on the 1st of each month $5 Drop-In Fee – Pay at the pool via cash, credit, or check. Save Your Card on File – For quick and easy future drop-in payments Join us for structured workouts designed to help you build strength, endurance, and efficiency in the water—no matter your experience level!

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is a massive, annual, themed event in Shakopee, MN, recreating a 16th - Century European village. It features 16 stages of entertainment, 250+ artisan booths, live armored jousting, and themed food like turkey legs. This bus trip does not include food or souvenirs. Registration fee is for transportation and admission to the festival. Renaissance Festival Schedule Of Events 8:00 am - Arrive at the WOW Zone 8:00 - 8:30 am - Check in at the Mankato WOW Zone 8:30 am - Depart from the WOW Zone 8:45 am - Pick Up from the St. Peter Community Center (Washington Ave) 9:00 am - Depart from the St. Peter Community Center 9:45 am - Arrive at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival 10:00 am - 4:00 pm -Roam the grounds independently 4:00 pm - Report to the bus for departure 4:30 pm - Leave the Minnesota Renaissance Festival 5:15 pm - Drop Off - St. Peter Community Center (Washington Ave) 5:30 pm - Drop Off - Mankato WOW Zone

Tractors, corn dogs, cows, seed art, vendors, and more.....What’s your favorite part of the fair? Join us for a fun filled day at the Minnesota Fair. Don’t worry about parking or traffic. This trip includes the bus ride and the cost for the admission ticket. Our coach bus will drop you off at the COACH BUS entrance. There is a location to pick up scooters near this gate. We remind all guests that reserving and returning a scooter is a detail you will handle on your own on a need basis (but should be done in advance for best results). It’s guaranteed to be a full day, so wear your comfortable walking shoes! This trip has 2 pick up locations. We will pick up (and drop off) at both the Mankato WOW Zone and The St. Peter Community Center. Schedule Of Events Arrive at WOW Zone - 7:00 am Check IN Begins - Mankato WOW Zone - 7:15 am Leave Mankato WOW Zone - 7:30 am Arrive At St. Peter Community Center - 7:50 am Arrive At Fair: 9:30 am Report to the bus at the State Fair Grounds - 3:45 pm Leave Time (From Fair) 4:15 pm Drop Off - St Peter Community Center - 5:30 Arrive Home (WOW Zone) 6:00 pm Registration Deadline is August 10th!

Using the wet on wet technique, used by great artists, Ed will teach you how to paint a landscape painting using simple skills that anyone can learn. All materials are included and you will take your completed painting with you at the end of the class. No experience needed.

Join us for a riverboat cruise aboard the Betsy Northrup. The 90 minute cruise will be the perfect touch for fall scenery. On board, guests will enjoy a catered lunch (included with registration) with unlimited coffee and soda included. Alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are sold separately. Padelford Riverboats: Mississippi Boat Cruise Official Schedule 8:30 am - Bus arrives at WOW Zone Mankato 8:30 - 9:00 am - Check in at WOW Zone 9:00 am - Bus leaves WOW Zone 9:20 am - Pick up - St. Peter Community Center (Washington Street) 9:30 am - Leave St. Peter Community Center 10:30 am - Restroom Stop - Shakopee 11:30 am - Arrive at Harriet Island - 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - St. Paul, MN 55107 (Harriet Island Regional Park) 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm - Lunch Cruise - (boat ride aboard the Betsy Northrup + lunch) Buffet Lunch is included in the registration price Lunch Menu: Grilled Chicken, Potato Salad, Cornbread, Cookies (coffee and soda included) alcoholic beverages or specialty drinks sold separately using cash or credit (no checks) Veggie Option: Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Basil Pesto & sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese Gluten Free: - A Gluten Free option is available, but must be requested more than 10 days prior to the trip date. 2:00 - 2:30 pm - Board Bus 3:30 pm - Restroom Stop - Shakopee 4:30 pm - Drop Off - St. Peter Community Center 5:00 pm - Drop Off - Mankato WOW Zone *Timelines are approximate based on traffic conditions and weather

Savor summer flavors throughout the year by learning some basic food preservation techniques. Learn to can jars of tomatoes and make two types of pickles. One pound of tomatoes and one pound of cucumbers will be provided for each participant.

Join us for a historic and scenic tour of Hastings, MN with 60+ sites on the Minnesota Historic Registry. This trip will be a guided tour, rich with autumn scenery and Minnesota history dating back to 1856. We will have our own tour guide and visit a variety of "must see" destinations, including but not limited to: City Hall, Carpenter Nature Center, Vermillion Falls & Hastings Lock & Dam #2. We will dine at the Confluence Hotel in downtown Hastings. Lunch will be provided by Missi's Sip & Savor. We will be touring sites both indoors and outdoors. To be most comfortable on this trip, you will be dressed for the weather and have clothing and shoes comfortable for walking indoors and outside. If you are not interested in stairs or need a little down time, there will be options throughout the day to "sit out" a portion of the tour and still be fully satisfied with all of the sites and sounds of the Fall Season, coupled with the historic charm of Hastings. This is the perfect trip for adventurers who love the outdoors, enjoy Minnesota History, like the variety of both walking and sitting, and are looking for the perfect spot to view peek colors of the season. Our trip escorts are sensitive to the length of drive and will make sure our guests have opportunities to take advantage of bathroom stops for comfort. This is a day trip. 7:30 am - arrive at WOW Zone for check in 7:45 am - bus leaves WOW Zone 8:05 am - bus pick up in St. Peter (Washington Street by the Community Center) 8:15 am - bus leaves St. Peter 10:30 -11:00 am - arrive in Hastings, MN (Vermilion Falls Park - 215 21st Street E in Hastings, MN) 11:00 - 12:00 (noon) - Lock Dam # 2 on the Mississippi (watch for Bald Eagle sightings on the observation deck) - 1350 Lock & Dam Road (Hastings) 12:30 (noon) - Lunch at Missi's Sip & Savor (lunch included with paid registration) - 200 2nd St. W in Hastings, MN) 1:30 pm - Tour (Downtown sites) - on your own 2:30 - Tour Carpenter Nature Center (12805 St. Croix Trail S in Hastings, MN 55033 (Bird Hike & meet and greet with a Raptor) - most trails are paved. If you are not up for a hike, you can take a leisurely look around the Visitor Center while the rest of the group goes out on the trails. 3:30 pm - Everyone On The Bus (Depart For Home) 5:10 pm - Drop off - St. Peter 5:30 pm - Drop off - Mankato *Timelines are approximate based on traffic conditions and weather