St. Paul

Class Time: Thurs evenings August 6-27 6:30-9pm, Sibley Bike Depot (712 University Ave in St. Paul)

This class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle.

This is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class that builds upon the principles taught in Sibley's Basic Bike Maintenance. Students who have taken Basic are welcomed to register (if you feel worried about your mechanical level, feel free to come to Open Shop hours to improve your basics). Folks who have some basic bike maintenance experience but have not taken Basic Bike Maintenance are welcomed to attend as well.

All participants will fix SHOP BIKES. At the end of the class, we will discuss different possibilities and reach consensus on an organization (or multiple organizations) to donate the bikes to.

Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)

Maximum 20 participants

Class times: August 9-30 (4 consecutive Sunday afternoons 4:15-6:30pm

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. Participants aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is your lovely selves, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn!

Class Breakdown is as follows:
Week One: Fixing a flat tire and adjusting your brakes
Week Two: Shifting systems maintenance and adjustment
Week Three: Wheel truing and hub adjust/overhaul
Week Four: Headset and bottom bracket adjust/overhaul

E-mail: Phone: 612-232-2737

Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)
Class size: Minimum ___4_____ Maximum ___25____

Title of Course: Creative Art materials from businesses and dumpsters discussion and creation group

Facilitator: Sarah Prentice (with Chris Mclane)

Email: thelotusduck@gmail.com Phone: 612-308-0760

Class Time: Thursdays at 5

Class Dates: June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Place: Cheapo 80 Snelling Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104

Course description: Discuss art and materials. Class participants will brainstorm on uses for art materials that can be gotten for free. Topics include organic fibers, Vinyl Records, canceled orders and end cuts, books and stickers, bike tires and inner tubes, and uses like jewelery, diy printmaking, 2d art and sculpture.

Class size: Minimum ___5______ Maximum _____25____

Title of Course: Body Wisdom & Vital Energy

Instructors: David & Pamela Nelson

dave@icoachlife.com office: 651-204-9096 www.ICoachLife.com

Course description to be printed in the EXCO Course Catalogue:

Introduction to reconnecting with the body's innate inner wisdom and its ability to heal itself at all levels, mind-body-spirit. This course is experiential in nature - you will actively explore practical Grounding techniques which you can easily incorporate into your life, giving you more energy & vitality, supporting your well-being, and bringing greater awareness and consciousness into your daily life. Dress comfortably (dress for the weather, we will go outside if possible); bring a mat or blanket and an open and curious mind! Bring a lunch – we will break for 1 hour.

Time and Place Info:

Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Macalester College, Weyerhaeuser Boardroom

Your Experience:

1. What is your experience in this skill/body of knowledge? How did you acquire the interest and skill in this subject area? How long have you been involved?

Dave is certified Level 3 (Master-level) Usui Reiki through the Sophia Center at Ursuline College (Cleveland, OH); completed Level 4 training in healing Qigong through Spring Forest Qigong (Mpls., MN); and went through a 2+-year mentorship in Earth-based grounding work with healer Warren Grossman, Ph.D., author of To Be Healed By The Earth. He has been involved with this work for 6+ years.