Byron Community Education
September 2023
October 2024 Newsletter
Adult Enrichment Classes
- Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
- Byron Makers: Resin Jewelry and Crafts
Senior Citizens Health Fair
Pickleball Open Gym on Saturdays Fall '24
Creativity Club for Adults 55 - - Pumpkin Painting - FULL
Intro to Wheel Throwing for Adults
Recreational Pickleball Open Gym Wednesday Evenings Fall'24
Safe Driver Class: 4 Hour Class on October 14
Rise & Rally: Morning Pickleball Punch Card
Crochet 101: Learn to Crochet - FULL
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
Karate
Pottery Painting
Enrichment Classes for Grades PreK-5
- Adventures in Imagination: Learning Dungeons & Dragons for Intermediate Students
- Karate
- Wheel Throwing for Kids - Open Studio
- YEL Robotics: Muscle 'Bots
- {YEL!} Bricktopia Catapults
- Baby Signing Time
- Elementary Sign Language
- After School Art Club - FULL
- First Lego League (FLL) Explore: Submerged!
- Clay Class - Pinch Pot Pumpkins
- Pottery Painting
- Kids in the Kitchen: Pizza Party Pros
- CABS - Child & Baby-Sitting Safety Class
- Home Alone
- Spooktacular Cookies for Grades 1-5
- Grandmasters of Chess 1.1
- YEL Junior Basketball for Grades K-5
Early Childhood Family Education
Saturday Morning Fun - Messy Art
- Little Cubs Library
- The Teddy Bear Club
- Black and Orange Bash
Open Mondays and Thursdays 2:30-5:30 pm
September 30, 2024-April 30, 2025
Closed on major holidays
Enrichment Classes for Grades 6-12
- Go to College, Not Into Debt: Solutions for an Affordable Education
- After School Art Lab - Clay Jewelry & Trinket Bowls
- Karate
- Pottery Painting
- CABS - Child & Baby-Sitting Safety Class
- Home Alone
- Wheel Throwing Open Studio
Stay in the Loop with Byron Community Education!
Did you know that Community Education has an online calendar featuring all our classes and activities?
Paired with the Class Catalog and Online Registration, you can easily plan your schedule and stay updated on all the exciting opportunities available. Dive in and explore whatβs coming upβyour next adventure awaits!
If you aren't finding your area of interest, let us know by suggesting a class for the next catalog.
Black & Orange BASH
π» π ECFE's Annual Black & Orange BASH! ππ»
Join us for a night of family fun and Halloween magic! Enjoy a photo booth, play games, and stroll through our Trick-or-Treat Lane filled with fun trinkets and sweet treats.
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Location: Community Education Center
Fee: $6 per child
Ages: For families with children from birth through 2nd grade (older siblings welcome, must be registered)
We are grateful to members of the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce for providing fun games at this event!
β All families must register in advance, one registration per child. There will be no in-person registrations done at the event in order to keep the line moving. Thank you for understanding!
Registration Deadline: October 23 at Noon
Sign up: https://byron.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/5587
Byron Preschool - Picture Retake Day
Featured Adult Enrichment Classes & Activities
π¨β¨ Exciting News for the Creativity Club for Adults 55+! β¨π¨
Due to popular demand, weβve added TWO MORE craft sessions just for you! We didn't want our friends on the waiting list to miss out. We have a few spots in the following classes and registration is open for anyone 55+.
Best of all? Itβs FREE, but spots are limited, so donβt forget to pre-register!
Pictured below: September Creativity Club making clay jewelry and mobiles
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
ππGet pumped for Rise & Rally Morning Pickleball! ππ
Attention, Morning Pickleball Punch Card Holders! We can't wait to welcome you back to the CEC for some thrilling pickleball action starting October 14!
π View the full schedule here.
Check out the stunning new finish on the floor in the Big Gymβit's going to be a game-changer! In addition to the floor refinishing, custodians have been deep cleaning the entire space so it will be ready for a busy year of sports, events and activities. Thank you Tom and Jay for working so hard on this well-used gym space!
π Family Service Rochester - Senior Health Fair π
October 23 9-11:30 am
Youth Enrichment Class Highlights
Excellent opportunity to develop important safety skills!
CABS - 10/17 @ 9 am
Grades: 4+
Fee: $49
Home Alone - 10/17 @ 12:30 pm
Grades: 2+
Fee: $29
Stirring Up Creativity: Discover Why Our Cooking Classes Are Perfect for Kids!
Enrolling in cooking classes brings a host of benefits for young learners.
- Life Skills Development: Cooking teaches essential life skills such as measuring, following instructions, and time management. These skills foster independence and confidence in the kitchen, which can translate to other areas of life.
- Healthy Eating Habits: By learning to prepare their own meals, kids gain a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of healthy eating. This hands-on experience can encourage them to make healthier food choices.
- Creativity and Teamwork: Cooking is a creative process that allows kids to express themselves through food. Additionally, many cooking classes promote teamwork, helping kids learn to collaborate, communicate, and share responsibilities in a fun and engaging environment.
Don't miss these fun cooking classes for kids in October!
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Pizza Party Pros with Julie Krings
Cookie Decorating with Cuckoo for Cookies
β¨πGet in the Game!πβ¨
There is still room in this class, but it won't last long! Only 5 spots left!!
Sign up today for YEL's always popular Junior Basketball class where everyone plays and emphasis is placed on basic skills development of dribbling, shooting, passing, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Grades: K-5
Dates: Wednesdays, October 30-December 11
Time: 2:45-4 pm
Location: BIS Gym
Fee: $85 for 6 sessions
After School Art Lab for Students in Grades 6-12
Join us for a creative adventure in our After School Art Lab! In this hands-on class, youβll craft stunning jewelry using earthenware clay. Design textured pendants and bracelets with stamps and texture plates, shaping and cutting your pieces to perfection.
Youβll also get to make a small trinket bowl using pinch pot or slab techniques. Experiment with texture rollers and stamps to add unique dimension and flair to your designs. Unleash your creativity and make something truly special!
Tuesday, October 22 at 3:15-4:45 pm
Location: CEC's Makerspace
Fee: $19
Pottery Painting - Saturday, October 12
ππFall Colors are Calling!ππ
Capture the essence of autumn in this pottery painting session. You'll skip straight to the fun by working with bisquewareβitems that have already undergone the initial firing process and are ready for your artistic touch.
Items picked exclusively for this fall session include:
π¦Fox Mug
π¦Owl Planter
πPumpkin
πScalloped Bowl
Ages: All ages welcome; children ages 8 and under need to attend with an adult