The Heartland Lakes Community Calendar

Fall Bazaar
2024-11-23 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 305 West 5th Street, Park Rapdis, MN, 56470, United States
Coffee & Rolls served 9:00 am with Lunch served 11:00 – 1:30 Free Admission!
Door Prizes, Area Crafters, Children’s Dollar Store, Huge Bake Sale

Button Tree Ornament Take and Make
2024-12-09 09:00 | Park Rapids Area Library, 210 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Stop by the Park Rapids Area Library to pick up a Take & Make Button Tree Ornament Kit, available while supplies last! Craft your own festive decoration with this fun DIY project, perfect for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Park Rapids Area Library, this kit is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Don’t wait—grab yours today and start crafting! ✂️✨

Make an Ornament with YESS
2024-12-19 15:00 - 20:00 | YESS Youth Center, 222 Main Ave., Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Ages 13-24, create a thoughtful and personalized ornament as a gift for someone special in your life! This activity is a wonderful way to show your creativity and care. Whether it’s for a friend, guardian, grandparent, or sibling, you’ll craft a unique keepsake that they’ll treasure for years to come. Perfect for the holidays or as a heartfelt surprise, this project is sure to brighten their day!

Steel Art
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
We are so excited to offer this class again! Have you seen the steel art pictures? You can design and create your own personalized piece in this class. Shane will assist you through the computer design steps to develop your template. Your custom piece will be transformed into art utilizing a plasma table to cut the steel. You will leave with a completed project up to 16 x 16.
Computer knowledge is helpful to design your personalized piece.

Keeping Up with Mrs. Lembcke Winter Theme
2025-01-30 15:15 - 16:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades K-2 These classes are a great way for kids to spend time creating. We enjoy holiday themed craft classes and so does Mrs. Lembcke. Join her to make a variety of seasonal creations. Students will be given a snack. Classes held in Mrs. Lembcke’s Room, Century Elementary #111

January- Winter Sensory Kits: Come and play in a winter sensory kit. We’ll also have some time to play with toys with friends and have some down time after school.

Youth Tie Blanket
2025-01-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades 4 and up Making a fleece blanket with a tied fringe edge is an easy no-sew project. This is a fun project for you to make!
A material list will be posted – please check back.

Instructor: Sheila Ronnebaum

Origami Hearts
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Transform a plain sheet of paper into a beautiful heart to give to someone special. Make more and give to all of your Valentines!

Beginner Quilt
2025-02-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
This class is designed to help you gain the confidence you need to start making quilts. Anne will demonstrate how to accurately cut fabric, use quilting equipment (mats, rulers, squares, templates & rotary cutters), make quilt sandwiches & how to quilt and bind your project. Also inlcuded is a Quilt Basics book by Antler Quilt Design. You will leave with a 16 x 22 decorative table mat.
Instructor: Anne Skoe

Bring with you: sewing machine, scissors, pins, seam ripper, 1 yard main fabric, 3 coordinating fabrics (1/6 yard or fat quarters), Batting 22 x 28 and thread.

Keeping Up with Mrs. Lembcke Sweet Things Theme
2025-02-06 15:15 - 16:30, 2025-02-27 15:15 - 16:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades K-2 These classes are a great way for kids to spend time creating. We enjoy holiday themed craft classes and so does Mrs. Lembcke. Join her to make a variety of seasonal creations. Students will be given a snack. Classes held in Mrs. Lembcke’s Room, Century Elementary #111

February- Sweet Things Sensory Kits: February is all about love and sweet things so let’s play in some sweet sensory kits. We’ll also get to play with toys with friends and have some down time after school.

Candle Making DIY Class
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Join us for a fun Saturday and learn the art of candle making with soy wax. You’ll learn how to melt wax down, scent your candles, pour them, and so much more. At the end of the class you’ll walk away with 3 mason jar candles of your own creation.
We are so excited for our friend Jen, from Belle Taine Soap Company to teach this class. We know you will love every moment of it 😀
We have room for 12 folks. The class will take about 2 hours. Can’t wait to craft with you!

Youth First Aid
2025-02-12 15:15 - 16:15 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Ages 8-12 Come and learn basic first aid tips so you can be prepared to help someone who needs it! Subjects will include: bleeding control, bee stings, injured extremities, burn management, asthma, seizures, choking, and the importance in staying calm during these situations.
Instructor: Crystal Krautkremer

Youth Art Studio
2025-02-24 15:15 - 16:30, 2025-03-31 15:15 - 16:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
For Grades K-4. Each month you will create a different seasonally themed watercolor painting and a pencil/marker drawing to add to your art book. Book cover supplies will also be available at the following classes if you miss the opportunity to come to January session to make one. By the end of the school year, you will have your own Art Studio Book.
Instructors: Jody Ziemann & Becky Steinhoff

Cross-stitch Basics DIY Class
2025-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Embark on your creative journey with our Beginner-Friendly Cross-Stitch Basics DIY Class! Discover the joy of creating personalized decor while mastering a new skill. Join us for a fun night out of the house creating this pretty spring flower sampler. Unleash your creativity and make memories that last a lifetime – sign up now!
We have room for 12 lovely crafters!

T-shirt Quilt Workshop
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Class is for ages 14 – adults Create a memory that you can snuggle up to by making a t-shirt quilt . . what a perfect solution! This workshop will walk you through the steps to create your own lap quilt. Sewing experience needed.
First night bring: a heavy towel, 12 t-shirts for lap quilt or 20 t-shirts for a nap quilt, 5 yards of lightweight fusible interfacing,
scissors, thread, seam ripper, ruler, chalk or fabric marker, tape measure, steam iron, if you have one, piece of cardboard for a template.
Second night bring: your sewing machine and the material for back of quilt (we will discuss this at class).

Keeping Up with Mrs. Lembcke Water Theme
2025-03-06 15:15 - 16:30, 2025-03-20 15:15 - 16:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades K-2 These classes are a great way for kids to spend time creating. We enjoy holiday themed craft classes and so does Mrs. Lembcke. Join her to make a variety of seasonal creations. Students will be given a snack. Classes held in Mrs. Lembcke’s Room, Century Elementary #111

March classes- Water Theme– Squishy Toys and Water- Do you like to play in water with toys? Come and play with squishy toys and water. We’ll also get to play with out friends and toys in the classroom.

Stencil Art on Live Wood
2025-03-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Stencil Art on live edge wood. Each participant will paint/stencil on a 24″ long live edge board. They will be able to choose their own colors and which stencils they would like to use. Each finished project will be unique. No experience necessary. Acrylic painting/stenciling on wood using pre-cut stencils. The $25 material fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Instructor: Lily Hadrava

Applique Quilt Club
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Anne will demonstrate how to machine applique and you will sew a themed 12 x 12 square. A quilt book is yours for attending the class which has a variety of patterns for holidays and seasonal themes. The group will decide the theme for the second class. If there is interest, the group can continue to meet to create more monthly quilts. Bring your sewing machine.

Instructor Anne Skoe

Embroidery Introduction - Wooden Butterfly - DIY Class
2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Step into the world of creative craft with our Embroidery Introduction DIY Class featuring the enchanting Wooden Butterfly design. Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience where you’ll learn to embroider using basic knots on a unique wooden medium. Unleash your creativity, bring this unique design to life, and discover the joy of embroidery with us!

Mosaic Hanging Garden Ornament
2025-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
You will create a beautiful 3 inch by 6 inch mosaic hanging garden mosaic. DeeDee will show you how to use glass nippers and grout your mosaic piece. All supplies and materials included. Safety glasses are optional and are provided. Come enjoy making a beautiful, whimsical piece for your garden, just in time for summer. Class size limited to 10 so register early.

Instructor: DeeDee Narum

Pottery Painting: Pizza Stone
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
You will have an option between several projects at each class. All the pottery, glazes and general supplies needed are included. After class, the projects return with the instructor to the studio to be fired. About 7-10 days later the projects, individually bagged, are returned to community Ed. You will be notified by email when they have arrived and you can pick them up.
Instructor: Karen Moyer, Leaf River Pottery

Sampler Quilt Top
2025-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
This four week class will allow you to explore a variety of traditional quilt block patterns and techniques. You will learn 5 different blocks (Log Cabin, Friendship Star, Flying Eagle, Drunkard’s Path & Pinwheels), how to lay out the quilt, add boarders and sew on binding. You will take home your personalized quilt top showcasing your newfound patchwork expertise.
Bring your sewing machine – a complete list of supplies will be coming soon.
Instructor: Anne Skoe

Needle Felted Banner - DIY Class
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Unleash your creativity with our Needle Felted Banner DIY Class! Dive into this creative craft project with step-by-step instructions to create a unique home decor piece. Using needle felting techniques, you’ll bring your artistic vision to life by stabbing colorful wool fibers to make stunning art. Join us in this exciting class and craft your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Junk Journal
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
A junk journal is a creative and unique way to express yourself by combining found and recycled materials to create a personalized book. In this process, you can collect and record your thoughts, ideas, memories, and inspirations. We will be taking an old book and repurposing it as a junk journal!
Pay the $5 material fee to the instructor at class.

Build a Birdhouse - DIY Class
2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Get ready to spread your wings with our Build a Birdhouse DIY Class! Dive into a hands-on experience where you’ll unleash your creativity through woodworking. Craft a functional design that’s perfect for welcoming springtime visitors. Join us and let’s create a cozy haven for our feathered friends together!
We have room for 12-14 in this class. All supplies provided!

Repurpose a Magazine
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Do you have great magazines that you cannot part with? Upcycle them and create an interesting cup mat or bowl. Bring a magazine and a glue gun if you have one.

Spring Hanging Basket
2025-04-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Flying W Gardens, 32517 US-71, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Plant a hanging basket @ Flying W Gardens. Assorted plants will be available and so will the tips on how to care for them!
Teresa will even plant-sit your beautiful basket at the greenhouse until the weather is frost-free. All of the joy, none of the hassle! Plant and basket upgrades available at the greenhouse for an additional fee.
These times are open so you can come and go during this time frame. On an average, allow an hour for your time at the greenhouse.
This event will be held at Flying W Gardens, 32517 US 71, Park Rapids.

Keeping Up with Mrs. Lembcke Easter/Animal Theme
2025-04-10 15:15 - 16:30 | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades K-2 These classes are a great way for kids to spend time creating. We enjoy holiday themed craft classes and so does Mrs. Lembcke. Join her to make a variety of seasonal creations. Students will be given a snack. Classes held in Mrs. Lembcke’s Room, Century Elementary #111

April classes– Easter/Animal Sensory Kits– Come and play with some animal sensory kits. We’ll also play with toys and have a great time with friends after school!
