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Wednesday April 16, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	3D Easter Bunny Cake (ages 8 and up) - 3D Easter Bunny Cake Hop into this class and welcome the Easter Season with a Bunny Cake!   Now, this is not your average Bunny cake that lays flat, nope, this bunny cake will be 3D and seated upright!  WOW!     You will be taking home an 8 inch tall adorable 3D Bunny (Funfetti White) cake decorated by you!   Learn how to: - Use a fur icing tip. - Make and attach fondant appendages (eyes, ears, paws etc.) - Apply additional decor to the cake board. - Secure cake in box for transport.   All supplies included!Day/Date:  Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time:  6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Fees:  $57.00 (Flat Fee) Location:  OCC Large Classroom Instructor: Therese AltemeierRegistration Deadline:  Sunday, April 13, 2025 @ 11:59 P.M. Explore and learn about the world of Cake Art with Therese Altemeier. As a self-taught cake artist, Therese (Hobby Cake Art Etc) has over 12 years experience in spatula icing, hand piping, fondant and modeling chocolate.   Check out her work here: https://www.facebook.com/HCAE73

Saturday April 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	NEW!! Youth Cooking Classes with "Eat Pretty Darling" (Winter/Spring) - Butterfly Bites NEW COOKING CLASSES!! Soup for the Soul (ages 6-12)Learn to make hearty homemade chicken noodle soup from scratch!  Young chefs will dive into the kitchen, chopping fresh veggies, simmering broth and making homemade egg noodles.  Join us for a warm culinary experience that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also teach essential cooking skills! Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $35(M)*, $52(NM), $70(NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenHearty Party (ages 3-5 with Adult)Little ones will whip up delicious strawberry breakfast cookies and refreshing pink lemonade!  As they mix, measure and taste, kids will discover the joy of cooking while sharing smiles and laughter with friends.  Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity and tasty adventures! Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.Fees: $25(M)*, $37(NM), $50(NR) *Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenBrunch Buddies (ages 6-12)Master the art of brunch by creating delicious mini quiches and crispy twisted bacon!  Young chefs will learn essential cooking skills while experimenting with flavors and presentation, making every dish a delightful masterpiece.  Join us for a fun-filled culinary adventure where creativity meets tasty treats, perfect for brunch with friends and family! Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees:  $35(M)*, $52(NM), $70 (NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenButterfly Bites (ages 3-5 with Adult)Create adorable celery caterpillars and colorful hummus cup butterflies to celebrate the arrival of spring! With hands-on activities and plenty of giggles, children will explore healthy ingredients while crafting their tasty creations.  Join us for a fun-filled session where creativity and nutrition come together in the most delightful way!Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.Fees:  $25(M)*, $37(NM), $50 (NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenRegistration Deadline:  Thursday, April 17, 2025Picnic in the Park (ages 6-12)Join us for a hands-on kids' cooking class where we'll learn to make delicious picnic treats like mini sandwiches, fruit salad and a sweet treat!  Once we're done cooking, we'll pack everything up and send you home ready for a picnic in the park.Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees:  $35(M)*, $52(NM), $70 (NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenRegistration Deadline:  Monday, May 12, 2025Instructor: Katie BlauserKatie Blauser is the creator of Eat Pretty Darling, where she shares playful recipes and simple food art that can get even the pickiest eater excited for meal time! Her creativity brings food to life and encourages kids to try something new. She published her first children's cookbook in 2021, Pandas Love Pickles: Let's Eat! and now teaches cooking classes around the Dayton area.

Wednesday April 23, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Class - E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Class This class is taught by an Oakwood Safety Officer and is designed for the beginner rider.  All participants must have the appropriate safety gear prior to the beginning of the class.  There is one class on E-Bikes and E-Scooters in this program.  There is a separate class on Bicycle Safety - Beginning Riding in a separate program. This class will provide age appropriate education and skills for the beginner riders on electronic bikes and electronic scooters.  The children will be instructed on safety issues, equipment and basic handling skills.  All participants MUST be able to operate an electronic bike and/or scooter before the session begins.  There will be a bike/scooter ride at the end of the class.  Participants need to bring their E-Bike/E-Scooter and all safety equipment, helmets, etc.  Also, participants must be allowed to cross the street.Topics covered:  Safety equipment, Legal issues, Sidewalk safety, crossing streets, Mounting and braking skills.This class will be complete in one evening.  The class will be held rain or shine.  If inclement weather occurs there will be no bicycle/scooter ride at the end of class.Day/Date:  Wednesday, April 23, 2025Registration Deadline:  Sunday, April 20, 2025Time:  4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Fees:  $7 (M)*, $10 (NM), $14 (NR)*Discounts are applied at checkout Location: OCC Large Classroom

Saturday April 26, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM	American Red Cross Babysitting Course (Winter/Spring) - ARC Babysitting Course - April Session For ages 11 and older, this two day class teaches boys and girls how to be the best babysitters in Oakwood.  Class topics include baby care, first aid, safe play activities, Shaken Baby Syndrome & SIDS and how to handle emergencies.  Each student must bring a baby doll and age appropriate toy.  Instructors are certified by the American Red Cross and students who successfully complete the class receive a Red Cross certificate and will be able to download the Red Cross babysitting handbook, emergency reference guide, business card, resume template and an organizer complete with activities, games, crafts and recipes. Students should bring their own snack.Instructor:  Rory KorzanDates:  Saturdays, April 26 and May 3, 2025Time:  8:30 A.M.  -  11:45 A.M.Fees: $60 (M)*, $90 (NM), $120 (NR)*Discounts are applied at checkoutLocation April 26, 2025:  OCC Large ClassroomLocation May 3, 2025:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center

Saturday May 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Learn French - Learn French Oui, je parle français!!! Summer Vacation in France? Learn survival French in six fun and easy sessions!This course will introduce you to the essentials of immediate communication in French.  You’ll be able to greet people, learn how to ask for directions, explain where you are from, order from a menu, know the days of the week, find out the price of various items and make purchases.There are no exams, complex grammar explanations, difficult memorization or awkward questions in class.  The course is meant to be entertaining and instructive.Ages:   18 and overDay:     SaturdaysDates:  May 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025Time:   10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Students need to purchase this book:  French in 10 minutes a day. (available on Amazon) Fees:  $120.00Location:   Large ClassroomInstructor: Tatiana Liaugminas, M.A. in French and Russian from the University of Illinois.  She has taught a variety of courses in both languages at the university level for decades, including French cinema and theater as well as Russian and Ukrainian culture and literature.  She has supervised students on trips to Paris, Montreal and St. Petersburg, taught in the Osher Lifelong Institute, and has worked extensively in translation and private tutoring.  She is retired from UD. Having spent her childhood in Casablanca--then French Morocco--and Paris before coming to the US, she has native knowledge of French.