Let's Build It Electric Engineering- 1st - 5th
Electrical Engineering is an exciting, cutting-edge area of engineering. Students will design, build and test various circuits and electronic projects. An instructor will guide students through core concepts of engineering by using hands-on projects and experiments to explore how electricity is part of our daily lives. No previous experience is necessary just a desire to use problem-solving, math and physics skills. Projects will include a disc launcher, electronic games, music makers, alarms and more!
McKinley Fieldhouse
Saturdays, April 9 - April 30
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Jedi Engineering Using LEGOs- 1st - 4th
Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-Units and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. "May the Force be with you."
Parkway 4K Center, Room 106
Wednesday, May 4
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Kidstage- 4K - 3rd
Explore the world of theater though theater games and skits. Through theater, your child will gain confidence, expand their imagination and enhance their quick-thinking skills. The session will end with a culminating production of a collaboration of skits or a quick play for their families. If your child's imagination needs exploration, Kidstage will help guide them.
Horace Mann, Auditorium
Saturdays, April 23 - May 28
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Jr. Chefs- 6th - 8th
Looking to be independent in the kitchen, maybe even surprise your family with a self-cooked meal? Ramona Kaiser will lead the way in the kitchen by sharing recipes, kitchen safety tips and cooking trips to be successful in the kitchen. Learn cooking terms, proper measuring techniques and manners while creating a meal fit to satisfy your cravings.
McKinley Fieldhouse, Upper MPR
Tuesdays, April 19 - May 24
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Cooking for Good Health
The best way to show someone that you care is by cooking a meal for them. If you have a love one suffering from a serious health issue and want to show your support, Julie Seidlitz will share her experience for cooking for a loved one who was going through chemo treatment. Julie is not a doctor, dietician or medical expert; she is sharing recipes based on her own experience for caring for a loved one and her research of finding meals to stimulate their appetites when regular food tastes "blah." The menu you will be creating will include chicken and rice, tuna and bean salad, avocado and cucumber soup, red lentils and easy tomato chutney, dried fruit compote and maple coconut bites. This menu is definitely worth sharing with a loved one.
Nathan Hale, Room 167
Saturday, April 23
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Straw Bale Gardening
Spring is here, is your garden ready to grow? Straw bale gardening is a great way to start your garden and help it grow to its full potential. Straw bales allow you to transport your plants to places in your backyard that allows your plants to bloom without hurting your plants. Julie Toman will share how to start a bale and her tricks and other tips to make your garden grow.
Irving Elementary, Fieldhouse
Tuesday, April 12
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
Looking for ways to help you and a loved one face the challenges of memory loss, Dementia, or Alzheimer's? Virgina Zerpa of the Alzheimer's Association will share an educational program for adults who are caring for individuals with memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Administration Center
Thursday, April 7
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
American Sign Language Experience
Did you know that American Sign Language is the fourth most popular language in the U.S.? Through interactive learning and fun activities you will discover how much fun American Sign Language can be for you. You will be able to start communicating after the first class.
Hear Wisconsin, 10243 W. National Ave.
Thursday, April 14
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Bubble Soccer
Join us for seriously fun game of Bubble Soccer. Bubble Soccer is a regular game of soccer with the added fun of being in a plastic ball. That's right; you're in a plastic ball which allows you to run into your competition and/or friends for an exciting game of soccer. Teams will consist of 5 players and the game will consist of two-five minute halves. Games will be scheduled between 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and players will be contacted prior to game day with their scheduled game time. If the minimum enrollment is not met, Bubble Soccer may be cancelled. Sign up today, it will be a blast! Click here to watch a video!
WAAC Soccer Complex
Friday, May 6
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Per (15 minute) Game: $10
