Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items how to find the best coupon apps and websites how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Find strength and confidence in gaining self-defense skills. Learn effective responses to practical situations, experience hands-on exercises, and unlock what you are capable of in order to defend yourself. This class is for all experience levels. Safety begins before self-defense, come learn key elements that make the largest impact.

Sharks Special Olympics Bowling PRACTICES: We practice on the following Tuesday evenings at the Island Xtreme Bowl Lanes located at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089. September 8, 15, 22 & 29 October 6, 13, 20, & 27 November 3 & 10 Practice starts promptly at 6:30 PM. Arrive at Treasure Island at 6:00 PM for a team meeting in the Xtreme Lanes party room. Please have your bowling shoes on and be ready to bowl by 6:20! Use the restroom before practice begins. Athletes must be escorted to the restroom by staff/family. Unified partners should plan to attend every practice with their athlete. Only Hastings Sharks athletes and their unified partners will be allowed to practice with our team. The Sharks cannot allow substitute Unified Partners to practice. If you arrive after 6:30, you may miss your first game. Alcohol, tobacco and/or vaping products are not allowed by anyone during practices or competitions. Out of respect for our fellow athletes, food and beverages are not allowed on or near the lanes. Please note that the snack bar/cafe will probably not be open. Also, it is not okay to bring outside food or beverages into Xtreme Bowl. STATE COMPETITION: Saturday, November 14th through Sunday, November 15th * **Island Xtreme Bowl - Treasure Island Resort and Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 **It is possible that the Sharks may bowl at another location for State. We will notify the team as soon as our competition location is announced. A parent, friend or staff must accompany the athlete to competition and make sure they are ready for their events. If you do not plan to compete, please do not register for the team. Please arrive early for the competition. A late arrival may result in being your athlete being scratched. Athletes will never be turned away if they are unable to pay the participation fee. You will have the option to request a scholarship for your fee when you register online with Hastings Community Education. Your request is confidential.

Hastings Sharks Special Olympics Soccer PRACTICES: We will practice on the following Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at the Wallin Park Soccer Field at 1655 Northridge Drive, Hastings. The field is located west of the permanent hockey rink. Street parking is available on Northridge Drive between Wyndham Hill Drive and Stonegate Road. Saturday Afternoons from 3:30-5:00 PM: September 12, 19 and 26 & October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31Wednesday Evenings from 6:30-dusk: September 16, 23 & 30 and October 7 PRACTICE DETAILS: Special Olympics is offering soccer as a recreational sport in 2026. In addition to training for soccer games, Sharks athletes will work on soccer skills during practice. This year we will have several games on Saturday, both at our fields in Hastings and away, likely in Burnsville, Prior Lake/Savage and Stillwater. Unified athletes are welcome to join our soccer team. In the event of bad weather, please call Coach Ray Kennedy to see if practice has been cancelled or delayed. If you are unable to attend a practice or game, please contact Coach Ray or Coach Sophie Gartzke at Please arrive 15 minutes before practice starts. Be ready to participate in warm up exercises at the practice start times! Use the restroom before you arrive at practice. Restrooms may not be available at the field. Ifrestrooms are available, athletes must be escorted by an adult. Alcohol, tobacco and/or vaping products are not allowed by athletes or spectators during practices or games. Games dates: To Be Determined.A STATE COMPETITION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR 2026 A parent, friend or staff must accompany the athlete to the Invitational Tournament/Skills Competition and make sure that they are ready to play. Please arrive early for the tournament. Soccer is a team sport, and it is important that all athletes practicing with the team attend the tournament. Athletes will never be turned away if they are unable to pay the participation fee. You will have the option to request a scholarship for your fee when you register online with Hastings Community Education. Your request is confidential.

Gather your puzzle fanatic friends or family members! Join us Saturday, October 24th for our Spooktacular Puzzle Tournament. Doors will open at 9am for coffee and treats. Teams of four will race to put together a 500 piece puzzle. All teams will put together the same puzzle which will be revealed that morning when the clock starts at 9:30am. The team that finishes first or has the most done when the timer ends wins bragging rights! We will provide the puzzle, coffee and a sweet treat. This event is open to teams of all ages. Register under one person’s name and then the person registering will answer a question of who the other three people are on the team. Feel free to dress up… there will be a prize for the best dressed team!! We will host a community puzzle exchange during this time. Spectators and tournament participants are welcome to bring a puzzle or two if you want to trade with others.

Get ready for some frightful fun! Kids will create a Jack-o-Lantern lava lamp and ooky spooky spider web slime and explore eerie experiments that blend creepy creativity with cool science. This spine-chilling class is packed with thrills, chills, and discoveries! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

A One Sheet Wonder is a creative cardmaking technique where you take one single sheet of patterned paper, usually 6”x6”, 8”x8”, or 12”x12” and cut it according to a planned template to create multiple coordinated cards with zero waste! Every piece of the paper is used, making it one of the most efficient and satisfying techniques for both beginners and experienced stampers! Plan to give the instructor $25 for your card kit at class. If you do not have an Essentials Kit (scissors, adhesives, & bone folder) you can purchase one from the instructor for an additional cost.

Make 12 cards (3 cards of 4 designs each) with matching envelopes. Monthly Themes: May - Thinking of You, Sympathy & Get Well (Technique: Baby Wipe) June - All Occasion Cards (Technique: Flap Card) July - All Occasion Cards (Technique: Embossing) Aug - All Occasion Cards (Technique: Piecing/Quilting Card Plan to give the instructor $25 for a card kit at class. Plan to bring your Essentials Kit (scissors, adhesives, & bone folder). If you do not have an Essential Kit, the instructor will have one available for purchase at class.

Make 12 cards (3 cards of 4 designs each) with matching envelopes. Monthly Themes: September - Birthday (Male, Female, Teen, Kids) Z-fold Card November - Holiday (Technique: Embossing) Plan to give the instructor $25 for a card kit at class. Plan to bring your Essentials Kit (scissors, adhesives, & bone folder). If you do not have an Essential Kit, the instructor will have one available for purchase at class.

Turning 65 or helping someone with Medicare? Learn the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and gain a clear understanding of your coverage options, costs, and benefits. This educational workshop will help you make informed healthcare decisions and includes a Q&A session at the end.

Get Ready to get crafty at The Craft Lab! Unleash your inner artist at The Craft Lab, the ultimate after-school destination for creative kids! Do you love making things but want the freedom to choose your own adventure? Then this is the class for you! Each time you visit The Craft Lab, you'll discover a brand new menu of exciting art projects. From amazing sculptures, fantastic paintings to whimsical crafts, there's always something new and exciting to explore. Pick your favorite project (or two, or three if time allows and you’ve completed your first project!) and let your imagination soar! You'll have the chance to dive into the projects that spark your creativity and make as much as time allows once you’ve completed a project. Come discover your next masterpiece at The Craft Lab! All supplies provided.

In the digital age, your voice is the most powerful way to monetize your personal brand. Whether you want to launch a podcast, become an influencer, or command attention on social media, this class reveals the secrets to grow and influence your audience. Taught by David Goldberg, a voice coach to top brands and 10,000+ speakers, you will learn the "Good-Better-Best" equipment setups for optimal clarity, speaking techniques that convey confidence, and the specific vocal techniques that keep listeners hooked. Stop letting technical fear or a lack of speaking training hold you back—learn to broadcast your message with confidence and authority. You will learn: The Content Ecosystem: How to turn any idea into a Podcast episode, YouTube video, or social post. Pro Audio on a Budget: Why your recording setup is failing you and how to affordably set up a professional "closet studio" (even using your phone!). Vocal Dynamics: How to shift your energy for different formats, conversational for podcasts, influential to subscribers, and high-energy for social media. *Zoom Link will be sent out ahead of time. Make sure to have something to take notes on.

Welcome to Toddler Talk, a fun and informative class for parents and their little ones aged 12 to 24 months! Join us for a lively session where you can bond with your child while connecting with other parents in a supportive environment. Together, you’ll enjoy playtime, songs, and engaging activities. Led by a licensed parent educator, the class will include interactive discussions on important topics such as feeding, sleeping, brain development, and balancing life as a parent. Come for the joy of learning and leave with valuable insights and friendships! This is a non-separating class.