Johnston Community Education

This program will cover proper footwork, punching/kicking techniques, as well as wrestling takedowns with submissions. Through this course you will gain the awareness and confidence to build a great base in self-defense with the ability to advance as a martial artist. *This is a low contact class with NO live sparring.

This program will cover proper footwork, punching/kicking techniques, as well as wrestling takedowns with submissions. Through this course you will gain the awareness and confidence to build a great base in self-defense with the ability to advance as a martial artist. *This is a low contact class with NO live sparring.

Experience the Zentangle method of creating art through this 2-hour introductory course. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Participants will create beautiful images while enjoying increased focus, creativity, self-confidence and an increased sense of well-being. All necessary materials are provided. Instructor: Des Moines Art Center

For beekeepers who have at least one winter (successful or unsuccessful) under their belt. Advanced topics including splits, spring feeding, swarm and advanced colony management, and integrated pest management for varroa mites; includes at least one field day (TBD).

For beekeepers who have at least one winter (successful or unsuccessful) under their belt. Advanced topics including splits, spring feeding, swarm and advanced colony management, and integrated pest management for varroa mites; includes at least one field day (TBD). The ONLINE option for this class will be offered using Microsoft Teams. Participants at required to attend the first class date in-person, then will be able to access subsequent classes remotely via Microsoft Teams software.

Learn the basics of knitting in a small group setting that leaves time and space for one-on-one instruction and coaching. Leave with the knowledge, skills, tools, and supplies to start your own knitting project. No experience necessary and all equipment and supplies are provided!

Learn the basics of knitting in a small group setting that leaves time and space for one-on-one instruction and coaching. Leave with the knowledge, skills, tools, and supplies to start your own knitting project. No experience necessary and all equipment and supplies are provided!

Learn the basics of knitting in a small group setting that leaves time and space for one-on-one instruction and coaching. Leave with the knowledge, skills, tools, and supplies to start your own knitting project. No experience necessary and all equipment and supplies are provided!

Learn the basics of knitting in a small group setting that leaves time and space for one-on-one instruction and coaching. Leave with the knowledge, skills, tools, and supplies to start your own knitting project. No experience necessary and all equipment and supplies are provided!

Courtney Slater is a Registered Dietitian and works in Des Moines metro area Hy-Vee stores, including Johnston, to help people make the connection between nutrition and their overall well-being. ‘Cooking with Courtney’ classes are quick, interactive, educational, and a chance to get your nutrition questions answered by a local expert. 5 INGREDIENT MEALS: Sometimes you just need a simple meal idea without a ton of ingredients to search for. Courtney will provide you with some simple 5-ingredient meal ideas. All participants will prepare a freezer-meal to take home and make!

Courtney Slater is a Registered Dietitian and works in Des Moines metro area Hy-Vee stores, including Johnston, to help people make the connection between nutrition and their overall well-being. ‘Cooking with Courtney’ classes are quick, interactive, educational, and a chance to get your nutrition questions answered by a local expert. FUELING GROWING MINDS: How can healthy lunches and snacks fuel up your student to learn and grow? Courtney will provide hints on how to prepare healthy lunches and snacks for your kids. Courtney will demonstrate preparation as well as provide some taste-testing opportunities!

Courtney Slater is a Registered Dietitian and works in Des Moines metro area Hy-Vee stores, including Johnston, to help people make the connection between nutrition and their overall well-being. ‘Cooking with Courtney’ classes are quick, interactive, educational, and a chance to get your nutrition questions answered by a local expert. FUELING GROWING MINDS: How can healthy lunches and snacks fuel up your student to learn and grow? Courtney will provide hints on how to prepare healthy lunches and snacks for your kids. Courtney will demonstrate preparation as well as provide some taste-testing opportunities!

Courtney Slater is a Registered Dietitian and works in Des Moines metro area Hy-Vee stores, including Johnston, to help people make the connection between nutrition and their overall well-being. ‘Cooking with Courtney’ classes are quick, interactive, educational, and a chance to get your nutrition questions answered by a local expert. SUPER FOODS: What are “Super Foods” and what makes them so great? Participants will learn about super-foods such as kale, almonds, and blueberries and how they can easily be incorporated into your diet. Courtney will demonstrate preparation as well as provide some taste-testing opportunities!

Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

CHOOSE ANY THREE OF THE 'MONEY TALKS' CLASSES TO ATTEND! (Pay for 2 and get 1 free, that makes financial sense) Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

Our personal finances hold a great deal of influence in our lives. The greatest thing that you can do to push that influence in a positive direction is to get yourself educated. 'Money Talks' is a series of conversations on important financial topics. Our instructor will present key information for you to know and allow plenty of time for your questions.

Rise & Shine! Raise your heart rate and increase your strength and endurance through a combination of strength, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training. Register for daily classes OR a combo package, NOT both. Benefits of establishing an early morning workout routine: Less disruptive to your daily schedule = less likely to miss your workout = increased consistency & faster results! Starts your metabolic engine early = longer fat burn during your day! Balances hormones that regulate sleep and appetite = enhanced quality of sleep and appetite control!

Rise & Shine! Raise your heart rate and increase your strength and endurance through a combination of strength, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training. Register for daily classes OR a combo package, NOT both. Benefits of establishing an early morning workout routine: Less disruptive to your daily schedule = less likely to miss your workout = increased consistency & faster results! Starts your metabolic engine early = longer fat burn during your day! Balances hormones that regulate sleep and appetite = enhanced quality of sleep and appetite control!

Rise & Shine! Raise your heart rate and increase your strength and endurance through a combination of strength, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training. Register for daily classes OR a combo package, NOT both. Benefits of establishing an early morning workout routine: Less disruptive to your daily schedule = less likely to miss your workout = increased consistency & faster results! Starts your metabolic engine early = longer fat burn during your day! Balances hormones that regulate sleep and appetite = enhanced quality of sleep and appetite control!

Rise & Shine! Raise your heart rate and increase your strength and endurance through a combination of strength, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training. Register for daily classes OR a combo package, NOT both. Benefits of establishing an early morning workout routine: Less disruptive to your daily schedule = less likely to miss your workout = increased consistency & faster results! Starts your metabolic engine early = longer fat burn during your day! Balances hormones that regulate sleep and appetite = enhanced quality of sleep and appetite control!

Rise & Shine! Raise your heart rate and increase your strength and endurance through a combination of strength, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training. Register for daily classes OR a combo package, NOT both. Benefits of establishing an early morning workout routine: Less disruptive to your daily schedule = less likely to miss your workout = increased consistency & faster results! Starts your metabolic engine early = longer fat burn during your day! Balances hormones that regulate sleep and appetite = enhanced quality of sleep and appetite control!