Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Certain stories carry on from generation to generation and earn the designation "timeless" for good reason. Beauty and the Beast is one such story. Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been charming Broadway audiences for more than 10 years, and every year a whole new generation discovers the magic behind the castle walls. Brilliantly adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated film, this much-loved spectacle has thrilled more than 20 million people worldwide with show-stopping musical numbers, astonishing sets, lavish costumes and never-before-seen magic and special effects. In Beauty and the Beast, Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, meets the Beast, in reality a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back to his former self. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson, he will be doomed for all eternity.Be our guest for a storybook theatrical experience your whole family will love! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. 9650.231, Thu, Aug 14 * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (section MF3, rows L-P). * 11 AM Depart John Marshall High School Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jun 1 * Fee: $109 9550.232, Sat, Aug 16 * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (sections MF3, MF4, rows CC-FF). * 12 PM Depart John Marshall High School Parking Lot * 6:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jun 1 * Fee: $139

Take in the beautiful sights along this narrated riverboat dining cruise, which will be traveling through Lock and Dam No. 1 from St. Paul to Minneapolis and returning to Harriet Island. Feast on BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green-chili-cheddar cornbread, potato salad, cookies, and unlimited pop and coffee that is sure to leave you satisfied. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch, river cruise, and tour guide. * 9 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 4:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Sep 1 * Fee: $109

This course is intended for parents/gaurdians navigating raising gender-diverse children (trans, nonbinary, and genderfluid). Join us in this supportive group environment to discuss parenting gender-expansive kids. Meetings will be an open forum for conversation and connections to support the youth in our lives. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that this class is intended to for parents and guardians ONLY of trans kids, non-binary children, and youth of other gender diversities.

This four-week class covers basic wheel-throwing techniques. The studio provides practice clay for your use, and all tools are included in the class fee. This class focuses on learning to throw, and most pots will be cut in half for evaluation. You will work on centering, throwing cylinders, bowls, and bottles. No prior experience is required!

Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? More and more people are “cutting the cord” and ditching traditional cable in favor of streaming services. In this informative session, you’ll learn what streaming is, how it works, and why it’s become so popular. Discover how free and low-cost platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu let you watch your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere. We’ll also cover how to access live TV without a cable subscription and explore how smart TVs and streaming devices bring internet content straight to your television. Whether you're curious about making the switch or just want to understand your options, this class will help you get started with confidence.

Can we really believe what we see? Come to this class to train your eye to recognize AI! With the advances in artificial intelligence technology, AI programs can now create ultra-realistic images and videos. At first sight, it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. In this session, we’ll share tips and tools to help you determine if an image was generated by AI. While we can't definitively tell whether an image is AI, these tools will make you a tech-savvy internet user.

For those over the age of 55, SAIL is an evidence-based program designed to prevent falls and includes exercise classes, educational materials, and self-assessments. The classes are designed specifically for older adults and focus on strength, balance, flexibility, and aerobics. All exercises and aerobics can be done sitting or standing and are very adaptive. Classes consist of a warm-up, aerobics, balance, strength, stretching, and an educational component. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chance of falling.

This online training session is required for adults who want to volunteer at events listed in Rochester Community Education's LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Calendar. Volunteers only need to attend one of the training sessions offered. Bake Off Judges Adults who want to be judges at the Great Rainbow Bake Off (and will not volunteer at other events) are not required to complete this training. Simply show up at Dakota Middle School at 3:15-4:30 PM on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. How to Participate Choose your preferred training session and click "Enroll Now" on this page. Each training session will feature the same content. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Google Meet link for the online training session. You must complete a volunteer background check through Rochester Public Schools. Who can volunteer? Adults over the age of 18. Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ are encouraged to volunteer. Why are volunteers needed? Since 2019, the Minnesota Student Survey has found that LGBTQ+ youth in Minnesota are substantially more likely to experience risks to their wellbeing than their peers, including increased risk of negative mental health symptoms, increased risk of suicide and self-harm, and decreased academic engagement. This research has also found that these risks are reduced for youth with certain protective factors such as supportive friends, parents, teachers, and community members. Volunteers in the LGBTQ+ Summer Calendar program have an opportunity to introduce a protective factor for local youth. What do volunteers do at events? Volunteers participate in activities alongside youth and engage them in conversations. During some events, adults also provide help performing tasks that may be new for youth, such as cooking and baking within a time limit. When are volunteer opportunities? The event calendar can be found on the Community Education Youth Enrichment website. The number of volunteers required at each event varies. Time Commitment One required training session and any number of events. Communicate to the trainer which events you would like to attend. About the Youth Youth participating in the events are entering grades 6-12. Many identify as LGBTQ+. Contact Information Josh Halverson Coordinator of Community Partnerships Rochester Community Education johalverson@rochesterschools.org

The #1 best-seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s history returns to the Main Stage! Join Sandy, Danny, and the rest of the Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies for an affectionate satire of high school life in the 1950’s. Don’t miss the unforgettable tunes like: “Summer Nights,” “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” AND added songs made popular in the beloved film: “Grease (Is The Word),” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want.” It’s a high-octane rock ‘n’ roll party packed with explosive energy! * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (choice of seven entrées) at the Chanhassen, and theatre ticket. * 9:30 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot for weekday trips; Depart Northrop Parking Lot for Saturday trip; June trip will depart from John Marshall Parking lot. * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Apr 1 for May/Jun trips. No refunds after Jul 1 for Sept/Oct trips. * Fee: $115