MAKE AN INVESTMENT - Adults who have their degree make more money and are prepared for college! The GED® test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. The four subjects are Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. After you pass the GED® test, your diploma or credential will be issued by your state but you’ll receive a GED® transcript to apply to college, start training, or get a better job. Visit www.ged.com to learn more or to make an appointment to take the test. Watch this video for more information about the process to prepare for and take the GED.

This program is on hold briefly while we sort out a few things regarding ensuring Walkers will have access to the building at the necessary times. Linwood Elementary School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these five locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Linwood Elementary. Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary until April 2027. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Forest Lake Area High School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these five locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Linwood Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening until April 2027. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Wyoming Elementary School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these five locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Linwood Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening until April 2027. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Lino Lakes Elementary is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these five locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Linwood Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening until April 2027. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

FLAS Education Center is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these five locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Linwood Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening until April 2027. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Adult Basic Education Hours; Mon-Thu 8:30am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 1:30pm-7pm Adult Basic Education classes are: Designed for adults Learner centered Offered year round Confidential Free of charge Self-paced Flexible on-going start dates Basic Skills Refresher – Are you preparing to enter college or wanting to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills? Based on your individual needs, you will be guided through activities and materials to help you meet your educational goals. English as a Second Language – Are you or someone you know interested in improving their English? Foreign-born adults are welcome to work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers or tutors to improve their English skills. Students can enter the program with any level of English language skill and move through the program at their own pace. Family Learning - This is an ideal program for parents with young children who want to work on their own learning goals. Children attend preschool or childcare programs while parents participate in parent education classes and work on goals that may include GED, English or basic skills. Families enjoy lunch together, participate in guided learning experiences and get ideas for home activities. Call for enrollment information. Sep-May Tue & Thu 9:15-12:30pm

Work individually or in small groups with the guidance of a licensed teacher to prepare for taking your GED tests. We will determine where you need extra support in order to pass all four sections of the GED test. You will have access to instructional materials and timed practice tests. You and your instructor will determine when you are prepared to take each section of the computer based version of the GED. GED-i online test preparation is available on a limited basis to learners who qualify. Watch this video for more information about the process to prepare for and take the GED.

The Forest Lake Area Community Band is open to all levels of musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion and enjoy practicing and performing in a band! The band's purpose is to contribute positively to the musical environment of the Forest Lake area community. We will enjoy reading and playing a repertoire of varied styles ranging from traditional compositions for band to inspiring contemporary pieces. Under the direction of Jake Matheson, the band will perform at various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Band meets most Thursdays throughout the school year. Community Band Schedule

Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish speakers in your community, at work or in your travels. Beginners can explore both the language and culture. We'll cover pronunciation, vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar. Please have the textbook “Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish” Premium Third Edition by Dorothy Richmond on the first day of class. New and used textbooks are available at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com .

The Forest Lake Area Community Orchestra is open to all levels of musicians who play traditional string instruments (violin, viola, cellos, bass) and enjoy practicing and performing in an orchestra! The purpose of the group is to contribute positively to the musical environment of the Forest Lake area community. We will enjoy reading and playing a repertoire of varied styles ranging from string standards to inspiring contemporary pieces. Under the direction of Dave Livermore, the orchestra will perform at various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Orchestra meets most Mondays throughout the school year.

Whether you want to become more graceful or just make your partner happy, ballroom dance lessons can be fun and rewarding. The Foxtrot is a classic American jazzy dance that shows off the attitude and style of Big Band and Jazz music through the years. Swing was developed in the 30s and 40s and is one of the most energetic and versatile of the rhythm dances.

Join the fastest growing sport in America by learning to play pickleball. This beginner class is designed as a drill and play format. You will learn how to keep score, serve and return the serve along with hitting forehand, backhand, dinking, lobbing and court strategies. This course is taught with passion and humor by PPR Coach and multi-Gold Medalist, Michael Lammer. Wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water. You do not need to purchase a paddle before class, as Michael will bring a variety of demo paddles for you to try.

This class is ideal for any player who has taken a beginner class or drill session and would like to enhance their basic strokes: top spin serve, forehand, backhand, dinking, drop shot and volley. Learn advanced court positioning and hitting strategies. Players should wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Preparing your will is an important step in providing for the ones you love. Week 1: Learn the various techniques for property distribution of your estate. Explore basic estate planning concepts and assess your need for your estate plan. You will receive sample forms and language to use while you draft your own will. It will be necessary for participants to type or hand write their own document. The instructor will also cover circumstances that may require a review/revision of your will and a brief review of the benefits of a trust. Week 2: During this 30-minute session, you will sign the will you created. An attorney will not review the language in your will and legal advice will not be given.