Northfield Community Education

This 6-week course will focus on teaching basic behaviors such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it and also loose leash walking. Learn about establishing good daily practices and try fun games to enjoy with your dog in each session. Please bring a 6 ft leash, plenty of soft treats, and baggies to clean up after your dog if needed. No extending (flexi) leashes please. Please indicate your dog's name, age and breed when registering and ensure all necessary dog vaccinations are current. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Class will meet outdoors at the NCEC Athletic Fields. If the weather is poor, we will meet indoors at the NCEC Cafeteria. To learn about instructor Shahar Fearing, visit her website: http://www.fourwindsdogtraining.com/

Discover how to create eye-catching designs that reflect your unique brands - no graphic design experience required! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of branding (colors, fonts, and style) and use Canva's free tools to design marketing materials like social media posts or flyers. Walk away with a personalized design and the confidence to keep building your brand. Participants should sign up for a free Canva account prior to the branding class. Sign up for your free Canva account here.

Classes will focus on preparing dogs for the steps for each of the ten American Kennel Club exercises needed in order to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. Class will meet outdoors at the NCEC Athletic Fields. If the weather is poor, we will meet indoors at the NCEC Cafeteria. To learn about instructor Shahar Fearing, visit her website: http://www.fourwindsdogtraining.com/

Learn the art of channeling Qi through touch to stimulate five powerful acupressure points. By stimulating these points, you can help yourself or a friend heal from injury or pain by supporting the flow of qi through specific meridians in the body. You do not need to have experience in Qigong or energy work. Bring yourself or a friend.

Impress your friends with your culinary creativity and create beautiful edible gifts! Learn techniques for decorating sugar cookies with royal icing and take home your tasty creations. All supplies included.

Create a set of 25 handmade cards – five cards in each of five different themes (such as birthday, thank you, sympathy, masculine, blank, or more). All supplies will be cut, packaged, and ready for you to stamp and assemble. Materials, envelopes, stamps, inks, and tools are included. Each session includes different themes to choose from. Please bring your own adhesive (double-stick tape, glue stick, or tape runner). These are available at any craft store or can be purchased from the instructor during class. Please note: to allow time for the instructor to prepare materials, kindly register before Thursday, March 12, 2026 for the March 19 class and Thursday, May 7 for the May 14 class.

Learn about the responsibilities and powers of an executor or trustee and consider how assets and debts that fall under your control will be handled. Find out how the Will, Trust and laws affect your decisions. The goal of this class is to provide you with an understanding of the basics, with the help of forms and charts you can use. Your questions are welcome!

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. This class will emphasize the learning of Christmas songs. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes About the instructor: Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. This class will emphasize the learning of Christmas songs. Topics include:  How chords work in a song  How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it  How to form the three main types of chords  How to handle different keys and time signatures  How to avoid “counting”  How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords Instructor information: Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

Do you have a passion for voiceovers? Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the fun, rewarding possibilities of the growing remote voiceover industry! Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and tools you’ll need to find success. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction into the voice over industry. You’ll learn through real life accounts of jobs your instructor has booked and get an inside look at their experience. Then it’s time to read a script and receive some coaching and performance ideas. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Northfield! Get to know constellations like the Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and many more. You’ll hear many fun stories about how some of these constellations found their way to the heavens. There will be giant telescopes aimed at the Moon, Saturn, star clusters, galaxies, and more. New video telescopes will display live images of distant celestial treasures in amazing color! Take home a great complimentary handout package of star maps, constellation charts, as well as great websites and app recommendations. Also included is a practical telescope buying guide. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Books will be available for purchase at the program. Select Mike Lynch celestial photos, and super cool glow-in-the-dark star shirts will also be available for sale. The Great Night Sky is Waiting! Enrollment is limited to 60 people to ensure a great experience for everyone. Recommended for ages 6 years-adult. Bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.

Personalized nutrition can create the healing space you need for health and wellness. The right nutrition provides the building blocks for your body to produce energy, repair, and sustain proper function. Changes in life will place different demands on your body requiring changes in nutrition. Finding the best answers to your nutrition questions is how a licensed nutritionist can help. A personal nutritionist can be a primary health resource for you to reach your health goals. Appointments can be virtual, or in person in Northfield. Fee includes 1 hour appointment. For more info, please visit: www.nutritionproportion.net

This 6-week class will focus on socialization, teaching basic behaviors, establishing good daily habits and having fun! At the end of the class your puppy will learn commands such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, as well as, house manners. Please bring a 6 ft. leash, plenty of soft treats and baggies (no extending leashes, choke chains or pinch collars). Please ensure all necessary dog vaccinations are current. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Class will meet outdoors at the NCEC Athletic Fields. If the weather is poor, we will meet indoors at the NCEC Gym. To learn about instructor Shahar Fearing, visit her website: http://www.fourwindsdogtraining.com/

Have you considered not walking your dog anymore because it is so difficult to control them? Do they bark, lunge and growl at other dogs they meet? You are not alone! What you have is a reactive dog. In this class, you will learn how to take your dog from nearly breaking their leash at the sight of another pooch to calmly looking back at you. These are intensive classes that require you do your homework during the week, but they deliver results! For the first day of class only, we will meet dog-free to enable an owner question and answer opportunity. For the remaining 5 class meetings your dog will attend with you. To learn about instructor Shahar Fearing, visit her website: http://www.fourwindsdogtraining.com/

Obtain your recertification in First Aid/CPR/AED. Refresh your skills with lessons from an instructor prior to the exam, or just come and take the test!

Do you experience tingling, numbness, or burning sensations in your hands or feet? You may have Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when peripheral nerve(s) is/are damaged. The message coming from the periphery (sensation) and going towards the brain can be altered: in this case symptoms may arise. Go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated due to neuropathy, to improving your quality of life. Reduce the symptoms of your neuropathy or reverse it without the use of medications, injections or surgery. Identify the 3 biggest mistakes people make when treating their neuropathy so you can avoid them and have success.

ServSafe Manager Certification is a nationally recognized food safety certification for restaurant managers, supervisors, and other foodservice leaders. It is issued by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and is one of the most widely accepted food protection manager certifications in the United States. The program ensures managers have the knowledge to protect the public from food-borne illness and keep operations in compliance with local health codes. This certification will provide employees with the opportunity to take the ServSafe training, including the exam, equipping them with industry-recognized credentials in food safety. The training will consist of eight hours of instruction and 2 hours for the exam. Benefits of attending the training include, but are not limited to: Obtain or renew the ServSafe Food Managers Certificate and the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Identify and safely handle TCS foods Learn about personal hygiene and how it plays a role in food safety Implement an effective, proactive program based on preventing food hazards before they occur Learn how to comply with regulatory agencies Learn how to teach and test the ServSafe certification in your program through best practices by becoming an instructor/proctor Training Cost The training is available for $195, which includes the training, exam, and materials. The cost breakdown is as follows: $10 for exam and answer sheet $170 for course book and materials for training $15 Facility Fees Add $25 late fee after March 20, 2026 if space is available Breakfast and lunch will not be provided and are the responsibility of the participant. Northfield Students must pay for their own exam and answer sheet; however, district/staff development and/or Perkins funds may be used to pay for the course book (to be used in teaching of ServSafe to students) and additional materials.

Our Spring Spanish 1st Year class will continue with Spanish grammar and vocabulary, using the Realidades 1 text. Grammar will focus on irregular verbs in the present tense, verbs like gustar and the future. Vocabulary will cover foods, family members, activities and celebrations. Textbook: Realidades 1 - (available online at Amazon.com). Provided a 3 week notice, textbooks maybe purchased from the instructor for $25. Email Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, to request a book from the instructor: mmoser@northfieldschools.org. Your Spanish journey will be led by instructor Chris Kauffeld, who completed coursework for his M.A. in Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and taught English for two years in Zaragoza, Spain.

Spanish 3rd Year is for continuing students as well as new students comfortable with the present tense and basic vocabulary. Focus areas include the preterite (past) tense, object pronouns, and vocabulary on travel, media and technology. Students will continue with their acquisition of Spanish grammar and vocabulary with a focus on past and perfect tenses and commands. Textbook: Realidades 2 - (available online at Amazon.com). Provided a 3 week notice, textbooks maybe purchased from the instructor for $25. Email Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, to request a book from the instructor: mmoser@northfieldschools.org. Your Spanish journey will be led by instructor Chris Kauffeld, who completed coursework for his M.A. in Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and taught English for two years in Zaragoza, Spain.

This course is ideal for students confident with the present and preterite tenses. Topics include informal commands, present progressive, and present perfect, with vocabulary on childhood, celebrations and emergencies. Spring classes will cover the imperfect tense, formal commands, and subjunctive, plus travel, careers, and cooking. Printable workbook and answer key will be provided via email. Textbook: Realidades 2 - (available online at Amazon.com). Provided a 3 week notice, textbooks maybe purchased from the instructor for $25. Email Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, to request a book from the instructor: mmoser@northfieldschools.org. Your Spanish journey will be led by instructor Chris Kauffeld, who completed coursework for his M.A. in Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and taught English for two years in Zaragoza, Spain.