At 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shuts down U.S. airspace in response to terrorist attacks, forcing all inbound planes to find alternate destinations. In total, 38 planes are diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, and the hospitable residents of the small Canadian town greet all 7,000 passengers with food, clothing and open hearts. By the time the “plane people” depart, defenses are down, romance blooms and lifelong friendships are formed. Based on the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this hopeful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need. Sunday August 2 12:00-4:00 p.m. $50 (Transportation Provided) Come join us for a trip to the Guthrie Theater without the worry of driving to Downtown Minneapolis and finding parking! Once tickets are purchased, we cannot refund them due to seat reservation expenses. Transportation is provided and is factored into the price of the ticket to cover busing costs. The bus will leave the CHPS District Office at noon on Sunday, August 2nd. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. The bus will return to CHPS around 4:00 p.m. Important notice: participants will need to use steep steps to get into the bus and there is a bit of a walk to get into the theater from the bus drop off in front of the building. Tickets MUST be purchased by June 2, 2026

If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires that insurance companies offer a 10% reduction on auto insurance for three years if you complete a state-approved defensive driving course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is held via online class (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) - no driving or test required. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance agent. *Senior Discount already applied. This class requires a booklet to accompany the online presentation. This booklet is available for pickup when you register at the office or once you register online. Please pick up at the District Office, 1440 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Park in the Family Center Parking lot, come to door #2, and you will be able to pick up the booklet at the front window.

0-5 years All are welcome to enroll in this class regardless of need. Todos son bienvenidos a inscribirse en esta clase, independientemente de su necesidad. Due to limited availability, please sign up for only one class. Drop Ins is a great way to add to your week. Debido a que las plazas son limitadas, te rogamos que te inscribas solo en una clase. Las clases sueltas son una forma estupenda de completar tu semana.

0-3 years old Las familias disfrutarán aprendiendo y jugando juntas a través de actividades y tiempo en grupo con canciones y cuentos. Los padres se reunirán con nuestra educadora de padres para aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil, hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo para padres. Para familias cuyo idioma materno es el español. Families will enjoy learning and playing together through activities and group time with songs and stories. Parents will meet with our parent educator to learn about child development, ask questions, and receive parenting support. For families with a home language of Spanish Debido a que las plazas son limitadas, te rogamos que te inscribas solo en una clase. Las clases sueltas son una forma estupenda de completar tu semana. Due to limited availability, please sign up for only one class. Drop Ins is a great way to add to your week. This class offers transportation for Columbia Heights Residents. Esta clase ofrece servicio de transporte para los residentes de Columbia Heights.

0-5 years Las familias disfrutarán aprendiendo y jugando juntas a través de actividades y tiempo en grupo con canciones y cuentos. Los padres se reunirán con nuestra educadora de padres para aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil, hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo para padres. Para familias cuyo idioma materno es el español. Families will enjoy learning and playing together through activities and group time with songs and stories. Parents will meet with our parent educator to learn about child development, ask questions, and receive parenting support. For families with a home language of Spanish. Please remember to add the Due to limited availability, please sign up for only one class. Drop In's is a great way to add to your week. Debido a la disponibilidad limitada, por favor apúntate a una sola clase. Drop In's es una gran manera de añadir a su semana. This class offers transportation for Columbia Heights Residents. Esta clase ofrece servicio de transporte para los residentes de Columbia Heights.

0 through 11 months before the start of class Bringing home a new baby comes with a lot of joy as well as challenges, and we are here to help! Join other families with infants to connect, play, and learn about infant development including sleep, nutrition, attachment, and more. Each family will receive a CHPS welcome baby bag! La llegada a casa de un nuevo bebé conlleva muchas alegrías y desafíos, ¡y estamos aquí para ayudar! Únase a otras familias con bebés para conectarse, jugar y aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil, incluyendo el sueño, la nutrición, el apego y más. ¡Cada familia recibirá una bolsa de bienvenida para bebés de CHPS! Esta clase ofrece cuidado de hermanos.

Birth to 5 years This class is a time to enjoy learning and playing together through activities designed for you and your child(ren). Boost your parenting/caregiving skills through an educator-led discussion for part of the class, while your child(ren) enjoy interacting with their peers. Due to limited availability, please sign up for only one class. Friday Drop In is a great way to add to your week.

Birth to 5 years This class is a time to enjoy learning and playing together through activities designed for you and your child(ren). Boost your parenting/caregiving skills through an educator-led discussion for part of the class, while your child(ren) enjoy interacting with their peers. Due to limited availability, please sign up for only one class. Friday Drop In is a great way to add to your week.

Ages: birth -30mo This class is designed for families who are new to ECFE or are not quite ready to separate from their child. Two licensed teachers, a children’s teacher and a parent educator will support this class. There will be time for parent/child interaction as well as a group time with stories, songs and activities. Esta clase está pensada para familias que se incorporan por primera vez al programa ECFE o que aún no se sienten preparadas para separarse de sus hijos. La clase contará con el apoyo de dos profesoras tituladas: una especializada en la enseñanza infantil y otra en la formación de padres. Habrá tiempo para la interacción entre padres e hijos, así como un espacio en grupo con cuentos, canciones y actividades.