The word “Mezze” refers to what we all know as finger foods and dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of a variety of “mezze” items that come together to create the most wonderful flavors, tastes and textures. Learn how to bring the warmth, color, and flavors of the Mediterranean to your fall and winter gatherings with this festive Mediterranean mezze cook-along class, where Chef Tess (a descendant of Spartans) will guide you through creating a stunning mezze-style charcuterie board. Perfect for sharing or seasonal entertaining any time of year. Your board will include four delicious scratch-made dips, warm-spiced bright Greek meatballs, and handmade pita bread. You'll also learn how to round out your spread with an array of fresh and pickled vegetables, olives, fruits, and nuts for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing spread. The board, platter, or table becomes the canvas upon which we create an edible work of art! Cook-Along mezze items: Silky whipped feta & tzatziki dips, Greek Meatballs, and homemade pita bread. Mezze items to be demonstrated: Muhamarra (a smoky red pepper dip), Greek hummus, and time permitting, some crispy, Greek sesame bread sticks. The demonstration will also include how to build the board, balancing colors, textures and flavors, and how to build interest and visual appeal with using height and practical items found in every kitchen. Equipment: Food processor or blender is needed for the creation of the whipped feta Stand mixer is recommended for the pita bread This experience is all about bold delicious flavors, beautiful presentations, and the joy of gathering around food—Mediterranean style. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. Once this information is sent, no refunds will be issued. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used.

With the demands of daily operations, it’s easy for non-financial managers to set financial reports aside. But even the most admired companies—Apple, Google, Berkshire Hathaway—owe their success not just to innovation and culture, but to profitability. Money matters, even if you're not in finance. This course is designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who want to better understand the financial side of their organization. You’ll gain clarity on the financial concepts that drive your business and learn to interpret key reports with confidence. Through hands-on analysis and real-world examples, you’ll discover how financial information can guide smarter budgeting, goal setting, and performance evaluation within your area of responsibility. By the end, you'll not only understand the numbers — you’ll know how to use them to influence success. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

With the demands of daily operations, it’s easy for non-financial managers to set financial reports aside. But even the most admired companies—Apple, Google, Berkshire Hathaway—owe their success not just to innovation and culture, but to profitability. Money matters, even if you're not in finance. This course is designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who want to better understand the financial side of their organization. You’ll gain clarity on the financial concepts that drive your business and learn to interpret key reports with confidence. Through hands-on analysis and real-world examples, you’ll discover how financial information can guide smarter budgeting, goal setting, and performance evaluation within your area of responsibility. By the end, you'll not only understand the numbers — you’ll know how to use them to influence success. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

In this course, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the three key financial statements used in nonprofits — the Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Functional Expenses. You’ll also learn how to prepare and interpret a Cash Flow Statement to better assess financial sustainability. This course is included in the Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate.

In this course, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the three key financial statements used in nonprofits — the Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Functional Expenses. You’ll also learn how to prepare and interpret a Cash Flow Statement to better assess financial sustainability. This course is included in the Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate.

Skyhawks First Down Tots introduces your little athlete to football by focusing on motor skills, body control, and basic skills such as throwing and catching. No tackling or blocking is involved, just pure fun and skill development! Participants should wear appropriate athletic attire and bring a water bottle. All other equipment will be provided. Rubber cleats are allowed for outdoor classes only—they cannot be worn on the gym floors. Parent participation is required.

Slow down and connect with nature through the practice of forest bathing. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a slow, mindful practice, that encourages connecting with nature through the senses. Research shows that spending time in nature has many benefits including decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood. As a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Mary will offer a series of invitations to explore a deeper connection with nature and with yourself. Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified via text message (opt-in required during account creation). This program is offered in partnership with the City of Rogers Parks & Recreation.

Grab your explorer hat and digging tools, an incredible fossil site is waiting to be discovered! Join our team of junior paleontologists as we uncover dinosaur bones, footprints, and eggs, learning the secrets of these amazing prehistoric creatures along the way. Through hands-on activities, campers will dig, study, and even prepare fossils, exploring how dinosaurs lived and how engineers and scientists bring their discoveries to life. Adventure, discovery, and dino-sized fun are just a dig away! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Staying actively engaged with learners is one of the most common challenges online instructors face — but it’s also one of the greatest opportunities to elevate your course from ordinary to exceptional. In this course, you’ll learn directly from the originator of the continual engagement approach to online instruction. Discover proven strategies for building student success through meaningful interaction, delivering effective feedback, and communicating clearly on everything from course content to sensitive topics and grading. You’ll gain practical, advanced how-to techniques for fostering dynamic online discussions and maintaining a strong instructor presence throughout your course. And best of all — your instructor will model these principles in action so you experience great engagement firsthand. Walk away with the tools and confidence to create a richer, more connected, and more impactful online learning experience for every student you teach. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Certified Online Instructor COI course.

Staying actively engaged with learners is one of the most common challenges online instructors face — but it’s also one of the greatest opportunities to elevate your course from ordinary to exceptional. In this course, you’ll learn directly from the originator of the continual engagement approach to online instruction. Discover proven strategies for building student success through meaningful interaction, delivering effective feedback, and communicating clearly on everything from course content to sensitive topics and grading. You’ll gain practical, advanced how-to techniques for fostering dynamic online discussions and maintaining a strong instructor presence throughout your course. And best of all — your instructor will model these principles in action so you experience great engagement firsthand. Walk away with the tools and confidence to create a richer, more connected, and more impactful online learning experience for every student you teach. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Certified Online Instructor COI course.

This three-lesson series is designed for adults with little to no golf experience who are interested in taking up this great game. Participants will learn in a relaxed, supportive, and stress-free environment while building confidence and having fun. Instruction covers the essentials of getting started in golf, including making tee times, navigating the clubhouse, understanding rules and etiquette, and developing the fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, and the full swing. Golf equipment is available for participants who need it. WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE (if needed): TBD

Join us at the course this summer for fun, friends, and golf! Campers will build confidence and skills while learning the fundamentals of the game through engaging stations and skill-based competitions. Instruction focuses on putting, chipping and pitching, and the full swing. Participants will also learn basic rules and etiquette to help prepare them for future success on the course. This camp is designed for beginning and intermediate junior golfers. Weather Make-Up Dates: Camp starting June 9 – Make-up day: June 16 Camp starting June 16 – Make-up day: July 7 Camp starting July 7 – Make-up day: July 14 Camp starting July 14 – Make-up day: August 4 Camp starting August 4 – Make-up day: August 7

Join us at the course this summer for fun with friends while learning the fundamentals of golf. Campers will build confidence and develop skills through engaging stations and friendly skill competitions focused on putting, chipping and pitching, and the full swing. Participants will also learn basic rules and etiquette to help prepare them for future success on the course. Weather Make-Up Dates: Camp starting June 9 – Weather make-up day: June 16 Camp starting June 16 – Weather make-up day: July 7 Camp starting July 7 – Weather make-up day: July 14 Camp starting July 14 – Weather make-up day: August 4 Camp starting August 4 – Weather make-up day: August 7

Fighting financial fraud starts with education as well as communication between family members and their financial professionals. Financial Advisor Tarun Bhatia will share information to help you recognize possible issues, prevent fraudulent activity, and protect yourself or a loved one if fraud does occur.

Get ready to have your mind blown! From bizarre bugs and weird plants, to jaw-dropping animal traits and out-of-this-world solar system secrets, kids will uncover the craziest facts about the world around us-and beyond! Through hands-on experiments, fun activities, and wild discoveries, this camp is packed with science surprises that will leave your young scientist saying, “No way!” every single day. Please pack a nut-free lunch, snack, and beverage. Note that there are no resources available for refrigeration or heating lunches, so please plan accordingly.

Enjoy a private screening of a movie at the historic Handke Center, and enjoy pizza, pop, and a treat! If an assistant plans to eat with the group, please register using the “Participant & Assistant Participating” option so we can plan for enough food.

Friendsgiving is a blend of the words "friend" and "Thanksgiving," and it refers to a large meal eaten with friends. Spend the evening with friends, enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and much more. We won't forget about dessert! If an assistant plans to eat with the group, please register using the “Participant & Assistant Participating” option so we can plan for enough food.

Calling all dog lovers! Got a goofy, slobbery, tail-wagging best friend at home? This camp is all about celebrating your amazing doggo! Campers will design and create handmade dog toys, a cozy blanket, tasty (pet-safe!) snackies, a colorful pet portrait, a custom keychain, and more fun surprises for your furry BFF. Your pet will even get to “help out from home” one of the days as you make a special craft to honor your friendship! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

The love of tennis starts here! This fun and welcoming class is designed just for our youngest beginners, using mini-nets, an 18 x 36-foot court, and specially designed red tennis balls. These larger balls have only 25% of the compression of a standard tennis ball, making them easier to hit—so kids enjoy longer rallies, better stroke development, and lots more FUN! Players will build basic skills, coordination, and confidence through games and activities aligned with the USTA Net Generation curriculum, all in a positive and playful environment. What to Bring: Appropriately sized tennis racket Tennis shoes Water bottle A perfect first step onto the court for future tennis stars!

Gather with your friends for a relaxing and fun evening of games and great food! Enjoy a wide selection of board games and card games, perfect for all skill levels. Dinner includes a delicious, fully loaded Baked Potato Bar with all your favorite fixings. Come relax, socialize, challenge your friends, and make some great new memories! If an assistant plans to eat with the group, please register using the “Participant & Assistant Participating” fee code so we can plan for enough food.

Participants will play classic board and card games while sipping on refreshing, homemade smoothies. It’s the perfect blend of friendly competition, laughter, and a tasty treat. Join us for an enjoyable evening of fun, conversation, and delicious drinks! If an assistant plans to eat with the group, please register using the “Participant & Assistant Participating” fee code so we can plan for enough food.