**Note to a schedule change for the instructor, Lillian will not be giving lessons in July**Grow your musical skills with half-hour private lessons in piano or flute Lessons are held on Tuesdays between 4:00–8:00 pm at Melrose Area Schools. When you register, please indicate your preferred time, and the instructor will contact you to schedule your exact lessons time. Students must have their own instrument at home for practice. Please enter door 13 in summer

30-minute private lessons offered at Melrose Area Schools with flexible daytime and evening scheduling. Instructor Lydia Prout, who is studying music performance at St. Olaf College, will contact families after registration to schedule lesson times. Students must provide their own instrument for practice or piano at home.

We like ice on our lakes for fishing but not on are driveways causing slipping. The most common technique to get rid of it is using salt, but the overapplication of salt is causing pollution problems in our waterbodies. Chloride is a pollutant that’s almost impossible to remove onceit’s in a lake or stream. Road and sidewalk safety is a must, but it doesn’t have to come at the price of good water quality. Join us to learn about the chloride problem and how you can make a difference.

Join Ms. Jennifer at the Melrose City Center to listen to stories, do small/large motor activities, and create a craft to take home to share with your family! This is for children ages 1 to 5 and their family. This is a free event that is sponsored by the Melrose Area Schools ECFE program. Please register through Melrose Community Education by the Monday before storytime on Tuesday.

Step into the snowy world of sweetness in this hand-on holiday workshop! If you love popcorn, chocolate, and all things sparkly, this is the class for you. We're turning a classic snack into a gourmet masterpiece that looks just as good as it tastes. Once your creation is complete, you'll learn how to package your treats into adorable holiday-themed gift bags - ready to give to friends, family, or your favorite teacher!

This fun water workout burns mega calories and tones your trouble spots, but feels like play! This workout will build muscle tone and strength, improve balance and coordination and relieve tension. Enter door 7. *Please bring two empty plastic milk jugs to class.

The Sauk River is an amazing ecosystem. A wide variety of plants and animals call this habitat home. At the Sauk River Watershed District, our mission is to protect and improve our water resources now and for future generations. Join the Sauk River Watershed District to learnabout this wonderful waterway. In this session, we’ll explore how land, water, and ecosystems are all connected—and why it matters to you.

Step into the magical world of children’s and YA literature—and learn how to captivate young readers like a pro! This dynamic class dives deep into the hottest market trends, age-smart storytelling techniques, and unforgettable character creation that speaks directly to kids and teens. You’ll also get insider tips on crafting submissions that grab the attention of kid-lit magazines and publishers. Whether you’re dreaming of picture books or YA novels, this is your launchpad to creating stories that kids won’t put down. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Feel Better in Your Body — Starting Right Where You Are.A beginner-friendly class focused on improving mobility, balance, strength, and confidence without pressure or intimidation. Learn simple, supportive movement and breathing techniques to help you move easier and feel stronger week by week.Perfect if you’re nervous to try yoga, stiff or stressed. Wear whatever lets you move and breathe comfortably—there is no dress code here.MON Sep. 14-28 / 6:30-7:00PM / $35.MON Oct. 5-26 / 6:30-7:00PM / $45.MON Nov. 2-30 / 6:30-7:00PM / $55.MON Jan. 4-25 / 6:30-7:00PM / $45.