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Bike Repair/Maintenance: Trailside and Home
Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), how to safety check your bike. If time allows, we will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, how to replace brake and shifting cables. This 3-hour class will progress from basic knowledge and skills to more advanced information. Please bring a bike. Especially one that needs a tune up! -
Bike Trailside Repair
Mechanical issues and unexpected problems can happen on any ride. This class will help riders understand and work through many of the most common bicycle repairs and maintenance situations. Topics include: • Flat tire repair • Wheel-related issues • Dropped chains • Cleaning and lubricating your drivetrain • Replacing tubes • Basic trailside troubleshooting • What tools and supplies to carry and purchase for common repairs This class is a combination of hands-on demonstration and lecture based instruction designed to build confidence and prepare riders for real-world riding situations. IMPORTANT: Do not bring a bike to this class. -
Family & Friends Bike Repair
Attend the Bike Repair class by yourself or bring a friend or family member at no additional cost! It's perfect for individuals, adults, and families who want to bring their bike and learn together in a fun environment. Many common bike issues can be identified and fixed during this class! A great value when you compare the cost of the class to regular bike tune-up services! Topics include: • Bicycle parts identification • Trailside repair basics • Shifting adjustments • Brake adjustments • Chain cleaning and maintenance • How to repair and replace a tube (fix a flat tire) • Proper tire inflation • Basic bike safety checks Please bring your bike especially one that needs a little work. This is a hands-on learning experience designed to help you become more confident maintaining and repairing your own bicycle. IMPORTANT: Bring only one bike per registration. If bringing a partner, please select "attending with a partner" at registration. -
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment, without spending hundreds on private lessons! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. You will need your own guitar for the class. Fee includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, so you can continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session are also included. Class is geared for beginners, ages 13+. *You will need a guitar at home for this class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will also need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. The link will be sent to you prior to class. -
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. As this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you'll be able to continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session are also included. This course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. *You will need a piano or keyboard at home for the class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will also need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. The link will be sent to you prior to class. -
Instant Ukulele for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)
Start playing the ukulele in just a few hours! This beginner-friendly online class teaches basic chords and techniques so you can quickly play along with your favorite songs, no private lessons required. Your registration includes live Zoom instruction, an online book, recorded follow-up video lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions for continued learning. The class combines hands-on practice with lecture and demonstraion *You will need a ukulele at home for this class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will also need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. The link will be sent to you prior to class. -
Let's Learn About Electromagnetism!
Have you ever wondered how some of the technology we take for granted works? In this class we'll learn the basics of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism, and how harnessing their properties led to our modern technologies. Along the way we'll cover a bit of the history of important discoveries, see a few demos, and learn how to understand the underlying equations even if you don't consider yourself a "math nerd". If you have a healthy curiosity about science and engineering then this class is for you. -
Let's Learn Mahjong!
Although it's an ancient game, Mahjong has gone viral with stars like Julia Roberts learning and loving it! It’s a great way to connect with friends and stretch your brain during the long winter months. All supplies are provided for you to learn the rules of American Mahjong. Come and meet some new friends or bring 3 friends to have your own table to learn together! -
Prairie Sound Community Choir
Build community and create new friendships through MUSIC! All are invited and no experience is necessary as our enthusiastic choir director share their love of singing with you and the entire Eden Prairie Community. Prepare for an enjoyable experience and make some new friends! What current choir members are saying about the Eden Prairie Community Choir: “As a past choir kid who always found joy in group singing, EP Community Choir has been an amazing opportunity for me. It is a wonderful way to get back into what I have always loved amidst my busy adult life. It has been an amazing outlet for me to connect with adults in the community and continue to enjoy life and grow through music. No matter your experience it is the perfect place to be to enjoy a variety of choral music!” "I've really enjoyed being in the EP Community choir. It's perfect for someone who was part of an ensemble in their past but hasn't had a chance to sing in awhile. Adam, the director, is fun and engaging. Everyone is welcoming and there to share in community and singing. It's a casual atmosphere in which I've made some great new friends!" "The EP Community Choir is such a great group! Our director helps us learn a variety of songs, good singing techniques and makes all of our practices fun. Learning songs (new and old favorites) to bring pleasure to others has also brought joy into all of our lives. If you enjoy singing for fun I strongly encourage you to join the Choir!" Concert date to be determined.
