Introduction Pages

From the Desk of the Community Education Director TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Pages 2-3

We have had a great summer in the Community Education office! We have wrapped up many of our summer programs and are in the process of finishing our fall program guide. With the revamping of the High/Middle School parking ramp it has been interesting to get into those buildings. We first and foremost want to thank you for your patience throughout the summer with that process. We have been able to offer many different options of recreation, enrichment, and trips but we would love to be able to offer more. If you have an idea of something you would like to offer to the community please let the Community Education office know. With everyone wanting to get back together we are looking for some new ideas to be able to offer.

The Litchfield Community Theatre presentation of Cinderella was a great success! We were able to host over 900 people in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium during the four shows. We will be hosting a show this winter as well and are looking forward to this production! Our office has had some tough goodbyes as of late as our Programs Coordinator Janaye Prieve and our Community Education Secretary Emily Bratz have both accepted new positions. As they both move on to their new adventures we should all say thank you. We have hired Ashlyn McGraw as our Community Education Secretary, and she has been doing great in her transition from working in the Middle School. We are in the process of hiring a new Programs Coordinator so you can look forward to seeing someone new in the office the next time you stop in. Thank you all for the great summer and we look forward to seeing you this fall. Grant Solem Director of Community Education

Litchfield Community Education & Recreation Staff

Grant Solem - Director Ashlyn McGraw - Administrative Assistant Aimee Gabrielson - ECFE Coordinator Sandra Mellgren-Linder - SACC Coordinator

Dragon Kids Club Litchfield Preschool

Early Childhood Youth Enrichment

Youth Recreation

Youth Trips Aquatics Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6-7 Pages 8-9 Pages 10-12 Page 12 Page 13

Adult Enrichment

Adult Recreation Pages 14-16 Pages 17-18

Adult Trips

Pages 19-20 Litchfield Community Theatre Page 21 Guía de Programas y Actividades Pages 22-23 Special Olympics Page 24

Adult Basic Education

Back to School Information Page 24 Pages 25-35

Community Information Information & Policies

Registration Pages 36-37 Page 38 Page 39

Mission Statement

Litchfield Community Education & Recreation involves citizens of all ages in inclusive, affordable and accessible opportunities for learning, leadership and community involvement.

Building Key

Litchfield High School (HS) 901 N Gilman Avenue (320) 693-2424 Wagner Education Building (WEB) 307 E 6th Street (320) 693-2354 Lake Ripley Elementary School (Ripley) 100 W Pleasure Drive (320) 693-2436 Litchfield Middle School (MS) 340 E 10th Street (320) 693-2441 Bernie Aaker Auditorium (Family Services Building) 114 N Holcombe Avenue (320) 693-2354 Litchfield Community Education & Recreation Advisory Council Members

Beckie Simenson - Litchfield Public Schools Superintendent Dave Cziok - Litchfield City Administrator John Carlson - City Council Representative Judy Hulterstrum - Chamber of Commerce Representative

Loree Schultz - Co-Chair/All Area Representative

Jeff Garland - Co-Chair/Litchfield Area Ministerial Alison DeWolf - All Area Representative Sue Fenton - All Area Representative Dana Liestman - All Area Representative Jenna Haynie - LAMP Kinship Representative Cassidy Martin - Extension Representative

Marcia Provencher - School Board Representative Aimee Gabrielson - ECFE Coordinator Jennifer Carl - ABE Representative Louise Brooks - LCT Inc. Representative Sandra Mellgren-Linder - SACC Coordinator Grant Solem - Community Education Director Ashlyn McGraw - Administrative Assistant

Representative of the citizens of the school district, the Advisory Council meets regularly to help identify the educational, social and cultural needs for district residents of all ages. They welcome suggestions, ideas, questions and concerns. Meetings are open to the public.

If you have ideas you would like to share, contact an

Advisory Council member or Litchfield Community Education & Recreation.

Use of School Facilities

Litchfield Public Schools encourages the use of school facilities.Arrange for use of school facilities by filling out a Facility Use Application.

Stop by or download an application and email it to us.

Reservation is complete after the request is on the master schedule. Fees vary based on type of requests. Valid insurance is required to cover the rental.