Event Category: Classes & Workshops

  • The Brazilian Table

    The Brazilian Table

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    Summer Intern

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    Taste iconic Brazilian dishes such as Pão de Queijo (cheese bread), Coxinha (a savory croquette), Feijoada (Brazil’s national dish of rich stew), and more! Chef Jay’s menu offers a sensory-rich experience through a diversity of flavors, blending indigenous, African, Portuguese, and many other European influences. Glass of wine included! Register by June 25th.

  • America’s 250th Anniversary Bash!

    America’s 250th Anniversary Bash!

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    Summer Intern

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    Come celebrate our nation’s milestone anniversary! Chef Brandon takes beloved midwest traditional cuisine to another level, incorporating subtle influences from the many different countries represented in this land of abundance. A true melting pot of flavors! A celebratory glass of bubbly or wine included. Register by June 25th.

  • Introduction to Portrait in Oil

    Introduction to Portrait in Oil

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    Summer Intern

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    Join Anna Youngers for a 3-day workshop exploring the art of oil portraiture. Participants will learn a step-by-step process for creating a portrait from a live model, from initial model setup, to the composition and block-in, and final rendering stages. Open to all art levels! (18 years +) Register by June 15th.

  • Nature Explorers

    Nature Explorers

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    Summer Intern

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    From searching for animal clues to uncovering hidden secrets in nature, each Wednesday from mid-June through mid-August, the Dickinson County Nature Center will offer a new adventure designed to spark curiosity and encourage kids to explore the outdoors with a fresh perspective! This free program is designed for children ages 5-12, and adults are not…

  • Adult Fishing Seminar

    Adult Fishing Seminar

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    Summer Intern

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    Spend the evening with the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club and learn more about the basics of fishing! Includes seminar, meal, & refreshments! $25 a person, email Dean Jacobsen at djacobsen@nw.bank to registar.

  • Throw Down Hip Hop Dance Fitness Pop-Up

    Throw Down Hip Hop Dance Fitness Pop-Up

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    OKOBOJI — WE’RE THROWING DOWN AGAIN!  Lake girls, moms, daughters, and besties — this one’s for you!  Looking for something fun to do together after Mother’s Day weekend? Grab your mom, your daughter, or your lake crew and come start the party early with a Throw Down® Hip Hop Dance Fitness POP-UP at Dancers Unlimited…

  • Adult Art Workshop: Clay Kickstart

    Adult Art Workshop: Clay Kickstart

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    Summer Intern

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    Create your own cylinder-styled pottery piece while being introduced to the pottery wheel and guided step-by-step through the process. Beginner friendly! Membership: $45 | Non-Membership: $55

  • MML’s Weekend Creator

    MML’s Weekend Creator

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Join MML for a come-and-go craft time for children and young adults on Saturday, May 30. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., a variety of crafts will be available for you to create. This is a free event.

  • Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration

    Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    The Kick Off Celebration for the 2026 Summer Reading Program will be a movie matinee on Thursday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Milford Pioneer Theatre. The movie will be The Land Before Time. If you bring two nonperishable food items, you will receive one free popcorn. Other concession items will…

  • Beginner bonsai workshop

    Beginner bonsai workshop

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    Jack

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    Curious about the art of bonsai? Join us March 28 from 9–12 for a Beginner Bonsai Course at Ferguson’s! With guidance from a skilled local enthusiast, you’ll learn the history behind this timeless art, explore the basics of bonsai design, and create your own tropical bonsai using professional tools. You’ll be guided step by step…