ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Everyone wants to live in a neighborhood that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive; where they feel connected, understood, and celebrated. If that doesn’t sound like your current neighborhood, no worries, you are not alone. Did you know that anyone with the dream, a good heart, the will, and some support, can help to create a more desirable place for all? Yes, indeed! Whether you are looking to befriend your next door neighbor, get to know a couple of neighbors, or organize the block, you can do it with the right tools. Learn about what makes a great neighborhood, the benefits of a diverse neighborhood, participate in engaging in-class activities, have fun, and complete a practical one-page plan unique to your needs. Your plan will be your roadmap to success with details such as goals, tasks, scope, deadlines, and desired results. Sign up now with a friend and start your journey to create a better place to live and grow.

Have you wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Seek a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. This class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. Learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations. You'll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered first hand in a comfortable and nurturing environment.

Join a lively discussion to learn about Islam and Muslims. You'll learn about the articles of faith, rituals and practices, and how they affect a Muslim's daily life. This event will provide you with a safe room to ask any related questions about your Muslim neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our journey to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together.

Join a lively discussion to learn about Islam and Muslims. You'll learn about the articles of faith, rituals and practices, and how they affect a Muslim's daily life. This event will provide you with a safe room to ask any related questions about your Muslim neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our journey to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together.

This is an online Zoom class. You will receive a link to the class and all information prior to the start via email. Please make sure your email is on file with us. Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Hawai’i? Sun-kissed beaches. Fiery volcanoes. Lu’au feasts. The gracious beauty of a hula dancer. Hawai’i is all of this and more! Spend an evening luxuriating in the aloha of the islands as you look more deeply into the history, culture, and spirituality of this remarkable part of America. Through fascinating pictures and stories, explore the rich heritage and traditions that make Hawai’i one of the most beautiful, healing and life-giving places on Earth. This journey will take you to the lush islands of Maui and Kaua’i. Drive the famous Road to Hana and visit otherworldly Haleakala Volcano National Park. Tour the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and experience Kaua’i’s mystical Na Pali Coast, all while surrounded by the song of wintering humpback whales. In addition, you'll meet with native kahuna shamans, experience spiritual ceremony at sacred sites, and visit the temples of many of the world’s beliefs that call Hawai’i home. For those who are interested, there will be an opportunity after the presentation to discuss the details of our 10-day spiritual tour to Hawai’i in May 2022. Join us for an evening of inspiration and let the magic of Hawai’i “call you home” to Paradise! ***For more information visit https://treeoflifetourshawaii.wordpress.com/

This is an online Zoom class. You will receive a link to the class and all information prior to the start via email. Please make sure your email is on file with us. Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Hawai’i? Sun-kissed beaches. Fiery volcanoes. Lu’au feasts. The gracious beauty of a hula dancer. Hawai’i is all of this and more! Spend an evening luxuriating in the aloha of the islands as you look more deeply into the history, culture, and spirituality of this remarkable part of America. Through fascinating pictures and stories, explore the rich heritage and traditions that make Hawai’i one of the most beautiful, healing and life-giving places on Earth. This journey will take you to the lush islands of Maui and Kaua’i. Drive the famous Road to Hana and visit otherworldly Haleakala Volcano National Park. Tour the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and experience Kaua’i’s mystical Na Pali Coast, all while surrounded by the song of wintering humpback whales. In addition, you'll meet with native kahuna shamans, experience spiritual ceremony at sacred sites, and visit the temples of many of the world’s beliefs that call Hawai’i home. For those who are interested, there will be an opportunity after the presentation to discuss the details of our 10-day spiritual tour to Hawai’i in Spring 2025. Join us for an evening of inspiration and let the magic of Hawai’i “call you home” to Paradise! ***For more information visit https://yourtreeoflife.wordpress.com/

This is an online course. You will be sent login information a few days prior to class so be sure you have a current email on file with us. This six week virtual course is offered to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of what it means to be anti-racist. Participants will be given tools to engage in uncomfortable conversations, develop their racial literacy, and begin to unpack how race operates in their everyday lives often without consent and/or acknowledgement, all the while building the muscles to move into action!