Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Distant Worlds - Alien Life? Searching distant worlds for the conditions needed for life. Could there be alien life on these distant worlds? Let's find out. Come to the Mayo High School Planetarium to investigate these questions. Please enter at door #6.

Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of 6 Mayan temples where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus. Mayo High School Planetarium. Please enter through door #6.

This one is for those of you who like to use your creative talents and design your own jewelry. Nancy will have a great selection of beads for you to choose from. You will go away with two beautiful new bracelets to add to your collection.  

What can we say? If you like to play Bingo, then this is the place for you! A snack will be served along with lots of shouts of BINGO!

No explanations necessary here - every one knows how to play Bingo. At our games every one is a winner, so come along and claim your prize. A snack will be served along with lots of shouts of BINGO!

Time for our annual trip to Ironwood Springs Ranch. We are excited to announce that a hearty cowboy supper will now be served by a campfire in the woods - a true chuck wagon experience. We will meet in front of the Founders Lodge and then travel by accessible wagons to the campfire site. Come join us for a trip back in time at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville. Book early as space is limited. The wagon will leave promptly at 5:45 pm so please arrive at 5:30 pm to get everyone on board and ready to head out. Sorry, but no refunds after May 20th unless we can sell your ticket.

Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with these cute cactus gardens made from flat stones. No watering needed to keep these guys going!

Did you love to color as a child? Well, you don't have to be a child to enjoy the fun and benefits of coloring. Come for a relaxing evening as we join the coloring craze. Everyone will receive some coloring sheets or a coloring book to take home.

Exercise your artistic talents by turning a blank canvas into a beautiful picture to hang in your home. Don't think you're artistic? Never fear, Rick will be there to guide you through the whole process. Since it's a celebration, we will be serving delicious cupcakes to keep our budding artists going.

How about an evening of pampering? We will make face and body scrubs, paint our nails and then enjoy a tasty dessert.

Hey Guys! This one's for you! Join your friends for a "guy movie." If you have a suggestion for the movie, make your choice known on the registration page or call our office at 328-4000. Pop & popcorn will be served. 

Time for ice cream, talent and fun! We will provide the ice cream and all the fixings to make great sundaes; you bring talents to share. If you don't want to get up on the stage then come ready to cheer on those who do. We will have a microphone and a karaoke player available. Staff need only register if they wish to eat.

OK, we know this is very early, but school finishes early this year and we want to get Dad's Father's Day gift made before the woodworking shop closes. So come along and join Keven to make a great gift for that special man in your life.

Enjoy a scrumptious dessert with a delicious cup of coffee or hot chocolate. We will have a variety of games available in case you would like to play while you sip your beverage. Don't feel like playing?  Kick back and visit with your friends.