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Oil paintings of local interest by Marsha Kolstad Morrill Kitchel are featured in this exhibit that runs from February 27 through April 9, 2012. This gallery is located near the lab waiting area at Allina Medical Clinic of Northfield at 1440 Jefferson Road. Regular Clinic Hours are 7 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 7 pm Fridays, and 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays. YMCA Wiggles & Giggles (ages 0-5) We fill the Northfield Armory with mats, balls and a variety of play equipment, so children can climb, bounce and crawl around the entire gym. This is an open gym program for parents/guardians and kids ages 6 and under. Mon 10-11:30 Wed 10-11:30 Thur 10-11:30 Mar 26-Apr 26 Location: National Guard Armory Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 per visit To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA After School Open Gym (grades K-5th) Exercise the sillies out of your kids with Open Gym fun – basketballs, scooters and much more. Supervised program for elementary school age kids. Free time and great exercise! Parents – join your children for some afternoon fun. Mar 26-May 31 Mon 3:15 – 5:00 Thur 3:15 – 5:00 Location: National Guard Armory Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 per visit To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA Nutz for Kickball (Wee ages 4-K) All kids enjoy kickball! Kick, catch and run! This is a fun, energetic, laughter-filled program. We focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy exercise and laughter! Mon Mar 26- Apr 23 (5 classes) Wee: Wed 5:15-6:00 Location: National Guard Armory Members: Free Nonmembers: $35 To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA Nutz for Kickball (ages 1st-3rd grade) All kids enjoy kickball! Kick, catch and run! This is a fun, energetic, laughter-filled program. We focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy exercise and laughter! Mon Mar 26- Apr 23 (5 classes) 1-3rd grade: 6:15-7:00 Location: National Guard Armory Members: Free Nonmembers: $35 To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA Soccer (indoor) (ages 2-3rd grade) Need your soccer fix while you’re waiting for the fields to thaw? Come to the YMCA and join us for some running, kicking, teamwork fun! We’ll stretch muscles, work on good heart health and focus on soccer skills. Tues Mar 27-Apr 24 (5 weeks) 2-3rd grade: 7:15-8:00 Location: National Guard Armory Members: $10 Nonmembers: $35 To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA Art Explorers (ages 3-K) We supply the clay, paints, paper and glue. You supply the children and have them bring their curiosity. Create a masterpiece for the frig – or simply enjoy stretching your child’s creativeness. Parents, join us for family time fun. Mar 27-May 29 Tuesdays 10-11:00 or Thursdays 1-2:00 Location: National Guard Armory Members: Free Nonmembers: $7/visit To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. YMCA Run-Wiggle -Paint & Giggle (ages 3-K) Free time for kids after lunch. Play gym games or paint or color or create a small art project. We set up the gym with all sorts of activities and options – kids chose! Fun free time. New projects every week. Pay one fee and come as often as you like in each 5 week period. Cost is per child and covers the cost of supplies, equipment and staff and planning. First session: Mar 27-Apr 23 and Second session: Apr 30-May 29 Tues or Fri 1-2:00 Location: Y Health & Wellness fitness center Members: $12/5 weeks Nonmembers: $30/5 weeks YMCA Boxing (8-12 grade) Learn the ABC’s of the sweet science of boxing. Boxing does much more than simply build muscle and heart health. Learn self discipline, concentration, quick thinking and enjoy the physical fitness of a growing sport for youth by former professional boxers Gordon Marino and Charlie Meyer. Equipment provided One-on-one coaching available. Tues 4:00-5:00 Mar 27-May 29 Location: National Guard Armory Members/Nonmembers: $15 per month (unlimited visits) To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. Soccer (indoor) (ages K-1st grade) Need your soccer fix while you’re waiting for the fields to thaw? Come to the YMCA and join us for some running, kicking, teamwork fun! We’ll stretch muscles, work on good heart health and focus on soccer skills. Tues Mar 27-Apr 24 (5 weeks) K-1st grade: 6:15-7:00 Locations: National Guard Armory Members: $10 Nonmembers: $35 To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. The Carleton College Perlman Teaching Museum will formally open its new spring term exhibit, “Our Treasures: Highlights from the Minnesota Museum of American Art,” on Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. with a three-hour reception and community open house that includes a presentation by the exhibit curator along with family-friendly arts activities. “Our Treasures,” on display in the Braucher Gallery of the Perlman Teaching Museum, is comprised of a rich collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, photography and craft objects, showcases American art in a variety of styles and runs from March 30 until May 8, 2012. Located in the College’s Weitz Center for Creativity, admission to the Perlman Teaching Museum is free and all related events are open to the public.
Carleton College will present “Photographing the Social Body: Malian Portraiture from the Studio to the Street” in the Kaemmer Family Gallery of the Perlman Teaching Museum, located in the Weitz Center for Creativity. The exhibit, which showcases the vibrant photographic culture of the West African country of Mali, opens Friday, March 30, with a guided tour, a lecture, and an opening reception. The opening events, along with gallery admission, are free and open to the public.
YMCA Soccer (indoor) (ages 3-3rd grade) Need your soccer fix while you’re waiting for the fields to thaw? Come to the YMCA and join us for some running, kicking, teamwork fun! We’ll stretch muscles, work on good heart health and focus on soccer skills. Tues Mar 27-Apr 24 (5 weeks) Wee: Mon 5:15-6:00 Locations: National Guard Armory Members: $10 Nonmembers: $35
To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website. Kick, Catch and Run! Kickball is a fun, energetic and laughter filled sport. We focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy exercise. Bring your energy and enthusiasm.
Tuesdays, April 2-23 6:15-7pm Members: $10 Community Members: $28 National Guard Armory
You can register online at northfieldymca.org or complete a registration form and mail to 519 Divison Street, Northfield MN 55057. The YMCA will not turn anyone away from its membership or programs because of an inability to pay. Please let us know if we may assist you in this way by completing a Financial Aid form, under the Membship tab, and return it to us. Start: Apr 3 2012 10:00 am
End: Apr 3 2012 11:00 am
Circle story time for babies and their caregivers! For more information please click below. St. Olaf art students will be selling their work. Start: Apr 3 2012 7:00 pm
End: Apr 3 2012 8:30 pm
Planting a rain garden improves water quality and reduces the risk of localized flooding while providing a beautiful landscape feature that’s planted with long blooming native perennials. Rain gardens capture water from downspouts and allow it to soak into the ground rather than run untreated into our rivers and lakes. Learn about the benefits and how to design and install your own rain garden. Get info on the new Rain Garden Cost Share program being launched by the City of Northfield - a 50% cost share to approved rain garden projects with a $250 maximum reimbursement. Bring a rough sketch of your property layout and downspouts for more site-specific advice. Dustin Demmer is a MN GreenCorps service member being hosted by the City of Northfield to promote low impact development practices such as rain gardens. Cost: FREE Presenter: Dustin Demmer Registration is required, even for free presentations. Be sure to register at least 72 hours in advance through our secure online registration www.justfood.coop/events or stop by the store at 516 Water St S. Start: Apr 3 2012 7:30 pm
Biogeochemist Thure Cerling will deliver the Carleton College 2011-2012 Frank G. and Jean M. Chesley Lecture on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weitz Center for Creativity Cinema. Entitled “Iso-Forensics, or NCIS (Never Contest Isotope Science),”Cerling’s presentation is free and open to the public.
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