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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: Cities of the North Atlantic\, Greenland and Newfoundland
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place December 12\, 4:00-6:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Gary Theisen. It is part of our Cities of the World: A Grand Tour series.\nCities of the North Atlantic: Greenland and Newfoundland\nThe class will expose students to the role three of the most northern cities /countries in the world played in the exploration of the west side of the Atlantic. The industries that enabled them\, the international politics that shaped them and the beauty that defines their topography will be examined complemented by the instructor’s personal photos and experiences.   \nInstructor: Gary Theisen \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \nCancellation Notice: Students are encouraged to sign up at least two weeks before the beginning of any Fe University class. Classes with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-cities-of-the-north-atlantic-greenland-and-newfoundland/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Fine Woodworking: Introduction to Basic Joinery
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Fine Woodworking: Introduction to Basic Joinery will be held December 4-7\, 4:00-7:00p.m.\, at the Hurley High School Woods Classroom and Shop with instructor Tim Lutgen.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, a backup class will be held on December 9.\nMake your own beautiful keepsake box — just in time for holiday gift-giving. \nIn this class\, each student will build a Keepsake Box crafted of Cherry\, lined with Walnut\, and detailed with Walnut accent splines. Instructor Tim Lutgen will teach fundamental joinery using precision 45 degree miter cuts which are then butt-joined and reinforced with decorative splines. The top and bottom of the box will be made using dados and tenons. Students will also learn how to re-saw hardwoods and machine them to precise tolerances before assembly. The box will be finished with a rubbed-on classic triple oil blend. \nThis is an intermediate level course. Completion of the Introduction to Fine Woodworking course is recommended but not required. Students should feel comfortable using the following equipment the following equipment under the instructors indirect supervision: Cut-off Saw\, Table Saw\, Band Saw\, Jointer\, Planer\, Router Table\, Belt Sander\, and assorted hand tools. This class will follow an aggressive schedule and the instructor will not have time to teach machine fundamentals. However\, prior to operating any piece of equipment\, the instructor will review essential safety procedures. \nRequirements: Students will not be permitted in the Woods shop without appropriate eye protection. Full cover safety classes are recommended. Students are encouraged to bring ear protection due to loud machine noises. Food or beverages are not permitted in the Woods shop but may be consumed in the Woods classroom. \nMaterials Fee: This class includes a $20 materials fee\, including all hardwoods and consumable supplies. \nWe recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation. \nThis class is limited to 10 students. \nInstructor: Tim Lutgen \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/intermediate-fine-woodworking-introduction-to-basic-joinery/
LOCATION:Hurley High School\, 5503 W Range View Dr.\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: Rome
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place November 14\, 4:00-6:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Natalie Patritto. It is part of our Cities of the World: A Grand Tour series.\nRome\, Italia: a look at the prominent historical sites along with fascinating hidden treasures!\nWe will explore the well-known ancient wonders of Rome along with several places off the beaten tourist path- and many of these are free!  If time permits we will discuss Pompeii.  Also\, feel free to ask history and/or travel related questions about Italy! \nInstructor: Natalie Patritto \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-rome/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Separating Fact From Fiction: Information Literacy Skills for Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:This class has been canceled. This class will take place November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.\, at Mercer Public Library\, with library director Teresa Schmidt.\nWeek 1: What is information literacy?  \nWe’ll talk about how access to information affects our lives and everyday decisions; what it means to be information literate; how publishing and media work and why it matters; and how information\, misinformation\, and disinformation is shared in the 21st century. \nWeek 2: Fake news\, misinformation\, and disinformation \nLearn to evaluate information and be a savvy media consumer\, online and IRL. \nWeek 3: If it seems too good to be true…  \nThis week is all about the scam industry. Learn about common scams and their red flags\, how to avoid them\, and what to do if you or someone you love gets caught in one. \nWeek 4: Do your own research\, and the future of misinformation \nSo what do you do when you have an information need? What does it mean to “do your own research“? We’ll discuss more resources for quality information\, online and in real life. We’ll also talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and other topics that will affect your ability to evaluate information in the future. \nInstructor: Teresa Schmidt \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/separating-fact-from-fiction/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Interior Design Basics
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place October 31\, November 7\, 14\, and 21\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Susan Goulet.\nBasic principles of good design will be taught\, enabling students to plan and create a personal design scheme. \nSession 1\, Planning: All good design begins with a thorough plan. Learn how to define and create a plan that suits your needs. \nSession 2\, Bottom Up or Top Down? What’s my next step after creating a plan? Flooring or walls? We’ll look at the process of where to start. \nSession 3: What makes a design special and more importantly\, unique to my life and family? \nSession 4\, Pulling It All Together: You’ve learned the basics\, we’ll discover how to pull a design together so that it looks finished\, lived in and loved. \nRequirements: Students should have an interest in design and a desire to create a living space that reflects their needs. Each student will be required to take measurements of a room\, visit a paint store and provide visual examples of some of the class subjects. \nMaterials: Students should bring a tape measure\, ruler\, pencils (#2) with erasers)\, and plain 8.5×11″ paper. The instructor will provide handouts. \nInstructor: Susan Goulet \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/interior-design-basics/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ties That Bind and Ties That Sever: Russia and Ukraine (Hurley)
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place October 18 and 25\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the Iron County Board Room in Hurley\, with Michael Hittle.\nPlease note that this class is offered in TWO locations. Click here for the Mercer class\, which will take place October 4 and 11.\nSponsored by Paul Sturgul. \nThis course has two objectives. First\, to provide an overview of the tangled relationship between the peoples of Muscovy and Russia\, on the one hand\, and the peoples of the geographic area known as Ukraine\, on the other. In pursuit of this objective\, the course will survey major political events\, leading personalities\, and defining cultural developments that have shaped the main contours of the relationship between these two peoples over the course of more than 1000 years.  \nThe second objective will be to observe the ways in which history itself\, as recorded and interpreted from the days of monastic chroniclers to the age of secular historians\, has played an active role in creating notions of national identity that are so central to this complex interaction of peoples.  \nThis course will be a mixture of lecture and discussion of some readings-with an emphasis on the former.  \nAfter a brief introduction to the geography of the area in question\, the first session will trace the political activities of the main political entities that have sought to control all or part of Ukraine and identify the cultural imprints these powers left on the institutions and peoples of Ukraine. The second session will focus on the place of Ukraine within imperial Russia and then the Soviet Union. It will conclude by taking a look at a provocative interpretation that places the Russian-Ukrainian question within a broader context of 21st century international relations.  \nRequirements: The instructor will provide readings for the students—some online\, others to be handed out. Primary source readings will be emphasized.  \nInstructor: Michael Hittle\, PhD \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/ties-that-bind-and-ties-that-sunder-russia-and-ukraine-hurley/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Iron County Board Room\, 300 Taconite St\, Hurley\, WI\, 54534\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: Paris
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place October 10\, 4:00-6:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Brian Tarro. It is part of our Cities of the World: A Grand Tour series.\nThanks to the generous funding of the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, we are offering this class at a special last-minute discounted rate of $5. (Value: $15.)\nDiscover the City of Light from the perspective of a teacher who has traveled there over 40 times! Wander off the Champs-Élysées to explore the lesser-known streets of this beautiful\, beloved city. Explore Parisian culture\, and get a taste of its unique je ne sais quois. \nInstructor: Brian Tarro \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-paris/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Amaterasu to Zyuranger: A Junket Through Japan's History\, Culture & Language
DESCRIPTION:This class has been canceled for October 2023 due to medical reasons. \nThis class will take place October 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the Mercer Library\, with Ardith Carlton.\nJapanese innovations and pop culture have found their way into everyday life and entertainment worldwide. The land of their origin is a multi-faceted place shaped by a history far longer than that of the United States. Dip into Japan’s mythology\, history\, culture\, language\, and more\, in learning about the Land of the Rising Sun. \nA brief overview of class: \nWeek 1: The archipelago of Japan itself and an overview of Japanese history\, from the ancient mists of mythology to the American occupation. \nWeek 2: Japan’s post-war comeback and positioning for the international popularity that so many elements of its culture enjoy today. \nWeek 3: A look at the Japanese language and three alphabets: hiragana\, katakana\, and kanji. Learn how to read and write your name in katakana\, and how to recognize words modified from English for Japanese usage. \nWeek 4: Japanese culture today\, and any students’ particular topics of interest in Japan that have not yet been covered. \nRequirements: Having an interest in Japan is helpful but certainly not required. No homework\, no worries! \nInstructor: Ardith Carlton \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/from-amaterasu-to-zyuranger-a-junket-through-japans-history-culture-language/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T170000
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SUMMARY:The Witch Panic of the 16th and 17th Centuries
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place October 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26\, 3:00-5:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Mary Magray.\nThis course will examine in close detail the witchcraft panic that spread like wildfire throughout Europe and the American colonies during the 16th and 17th centuries as well as to explore why the phenomenon remains such an endlessly fascinating historical event. If history can teach us anything\, it is perhaps something important about human societies—most especially\, what they’re capable of doing given a context of profound cultural change and societal upheaval. \nThis four-part course explores the widespread outbreak of torture\, trials\, and executions for witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries that resulted in the deaths of as many as 80\,000 women\, men\, and children in Europe and the New World. The panic that ensued drew on a long history of witchcraft belief\, belief that turned to widespread—and deadly—fear in the context of the profound religious and cultural upheaval of the period. \nWhile the witchcraft panic tells us much about Western social\, political\, and religious culture of the early modern period\, it also provides a useful lens through which to view contemporary “witch hunts” and to reflect on more general questions about human society—about the nature of belief\, about fear and responses to fear\, and about cultural norms that allow the persecution of particular individuals. \nClass 1: The Invention of “Witchcraft”: Science\, Religion\, and Magic in the Medieval World \nClass 2: The Invention of “Witchcraft”: The Role of the Devil and the Spread of Terror in the Early Modern World \nClass 3: The Witch Panic: The Campaign to Exterminate Witches in Europe and the New World \nClass 4: The Witch Panic: Consequences\, Explanations\, and Lessons Learned? \nRequirements: The only requirement for this course is an interest in the topic. The instructor will provide short articles and/or excerpts to read between class meetings to aid in discussion as well as deepen students’ understanding of the early modern witchcraft hysteria as well as the contemporary concept of “witch hunts.” \nInstructor: Mary Magray\, PhD \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-witch-panic-of-the-16th-and-17th-centuries/
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SUMMARY:Ties That Bind and Ties That Sever: Russia and Ukraine (Mercer)
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place October 4 and 11\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at Mercer Community Center\, with Michael Hittle.\nPlease note that this class is offered in TWO locations. Click here for the Hurley class\, which will take place October 18 and 25.\nClick here for supplementary reading materials.\nThis course has two objectives. First\, to provide an overview of the tangled relationship between the peoples of Muscovy and Russia\, on the one hand\, and the peoples of the geographic area known as Ukraine\, on the other. In pursuit of this objective\, the course will survey major political events\, leading personalities\, and defining cultural developments that have shaped the main contours of the relationship between these two peoples over the course of more than 1000 years.  \nThe second objective will be to observe the ways in which history itself\, as recorded and interpreted from the days of monastic chroniclers to the age of secular historians\, has played an active role in creating notions of national identity that are so central to this complex interaction of peoples.  \nThis course will be a mixture of lecture and discussion of some readings-with an emphasis on the former.  \nAfter a brief introduction to the geography of the area in question\, the first session will trace the political activities of the main political entities that have sought to control all or part of Ukraine and identify the cultural imprints these powers left on the institutions and peoples of Ukraine. The second session will focus on the place of Ukraine within imperial Russia and then the Soviet Union. It will conclude by taking a look at a provocative interpretation that places the Russian-Ukrainian question within a broader context of 21st century international relations.  \nRequirements: The instructor will provide readings for the students—some online\, others to be handed out. Primary source readings will be emphasized.  \nInstructor: Michael Hittle\, PhD \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/ties-that-bind-and-ties-that-sever-russia-and-ukraine-mercer/2023-10-04/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T100000
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SUMMARY:Contact and Consequences: The Making of Treaties Between Indigenous Nations and the United States Government
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place September 26 and 27\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, with Cindi Stiles. *Please note location change: This class will take place at the Lac du Flambeau Boarding School conference room.*\nOver 400 treaties were negotiated between the United States government and Indigenous Nations in the 18 th and 19 th centuries. This course will address the how\, what\, when\, where\, who and why of treaties in this era\, with a brief description as to what preceded it. \nWhen did treaty making between Indigenous Nations and the United States begin?\nWhat preceded treaties between these nations?\nWhy were treaties made?\nWith whom did the United States negotiate treaties?\nHow were treaties negotiated?\nHow did treaties affect Indigenous Nations’ lifeways?\nWhen did treaty making end?\nHow are treaties honored today? \nAlthough not a requirement of the class\, participants will be encouraged to attend the Treaty Day in Madeline Island on September 30. \nInstructor: Cindi Stiles \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/contact-and-consequences-the-making-of-treaties-between-indigenous-nations-and-the-united-states-government/
LOCATION:Government Boarding School at Lac du Flambeau\, Lac du Flambeau\, WI\, 54538\, United States
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SUMMARY:Moliere Parts Un & Deux: Play Readings of The Misanthrope and Tartuffe
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place September 25 and October 2\, 3:00-6:00p.m.\, at Spinster Books in Ashland.\nWhat tickles the belly\, rolls fun on the tongue\, and transports us from the Northwoods of Wisconsin to 17th Century France? Moliere’s verse plays The Misanthrope and Tartuffe! Join us for a fun reading and discussion of both plays with parts for all. We will start some context on the impact of Jean Baptiste Poquelin Moliere’s satirical plays in his lifetime and consider why and how they’ve endured across time and cultures\, and what resonates for us in both plays today\, and then we jump into the play. Acting ability is not required\, just the desire to take on a role! \nClass registration includes a copy of a book containing both plays (The Misanthrope and Tartuffe). \nInstructor: Parker Sterling \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/moliere-parts-un-deux-play-readings-of-the-misanthrope-and-tartuffe/
LOCATION:Spinster Books\, 313 Main St W\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: A Grand Tour\, 4 City Bundle
DESCRIPTION:This special series of 9 classes will take place on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-6:00p.m. at the Frank B. Koller Library in Manitowish Waters\, with a rotating array of teachers.\nSpecial discount bundle–NOW EXTENDED to January 9\, 2024! Register for the FOUR classes of YOUR CHOICE and save.\nOr maybe you’re ready to voyage all the way around the world? Increase your savings by registering for ALL 9 classes here! \nClasses can also be purchased individually for $15 each. \nEmbark on an odyssey of some of the world’s greatest cities in Cities of the World: A Grand Tour! Be immersed in the culture and history of spectacular cities around the globe with our dynamic teachers. Whether you’re planning a trip or armchair exploration is more your style\, you’ll come away with new knowledge and insights about each of these destinations. Plus\, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors and make connections with other globetrotting students. \nThe only downside? Your bucket list is about to get longer…. \nOur four-class bundle offers you access to your choice of any four classes in the series. REQUIRED: Please list your class choices when you sign up. (If you change your mind\, you can always let us know.) \nHere is the complete class list to choose from: \nSeptember 12: A historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\, with Natalie Patritto \nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nOctober 10: Paris\, with Brian Tarro \nDiscover the City of Light from the perspective of a teacher who has traveled there over 40 times! Wander off the Champs-Élysées to explore the lesser-known streets of this beautiful\, beloved city. Explore Parisian culture\, and get a taste of its unique je ne sais quois. \nNovember 14: Rome\, Italia: a look at the prominent historical sites along with fascinating hidden treasures! with Natalie Pattrito \nWe will explore the well-known ancient wonders of Rome along with several places off the beaten tourist path- and many of these are free!  If time permits we will discuss Pompeii.  Also\, feel free to ask history and/or travel related questions about Italy! \nDecember 12: Cities of the North Atlantic: Greenland and Newfoundland with Gary Theisen \nThe class will expose students to the role three of the most northern cities /countries in the world played in the exploration of the west side of the Atlantic. The industries that enabled them\, the international politics that shaped them and the beauty that defines their topography will be examined complemented by the instructor’s personal photos and experiences.  \nJanuary 9: Edinburgh: Story of a City with Mary Magray \nAuthor Alexander McCall Smith has called Edinburgh a “heartbreakingly engaging city\,” a city remarkably easy to fall in love with. Why? Because of how and when and where the city took shape. Because of the fact that from its start it has been the “capital” city—the “first” city—of Scotland. And because of its rich\, proud\, and enduring culture—never sacrificed in the cause of cooperation with its powerful neighbor to the south—that has\, over the centuries\, suffused this entrancing city. \nThe march of history is how Edinburgh came to be what it is today. From the heights of Castle Rock (where Edinburgh began) and the palace of Mary Queen of Scots to the Union with Great Britain in 1707\, from the earliest Catholic friaries to the Protestant reformer John Knox’s St. Giles Kirk\, from the Scottish Enlightenment to the restoration of the Scottish Parliament in 1998—history is everywhere to be seen\, touched\, and felt in what many have called “the loveliest city in the world.” \nFebruary 13: Indonesian Cities as Reflections of History and Culture with Gary Theisen \nStudents will gain an understanding of the economic and historical importance of the Indonesian archipelago.  Composed of some 13\,00 islands and over one hundred languages Indonesia is the largest Islamic nation in the world yet consists of many different religions and influences resulting in a culturally rich and complex cultural entity.  The class will explore the context of those differences aided by the instructor’s personal photographs. \nMarch 12: 37 Million People Can’t Be Wrong: Magnetic Tokyo\, with Ardith Carlton \nThe world’s largest metropolitan area\, Tokyo attracts not only young Japanese from throughout the country in search of their best life\, but also international visitors galore. Learn about Tokyo’s history\, its culture\, and its range of unforgettable features\, from the colorful cacophony of electronic districts to ancient\, peaceful places. \nApril 9: St. Petersburg (AKA: Sankt-Peterburg\, Peterburg\, Petrograd\, Leningrad\, Piter….) with Michael Hittle \nPeter the Great (1682-1725) founded St. Petersburg as one part of his life-long quest to transform tradition-bound Muscovy into a powerful empire capable of dealing on equal terms with the major powers of western Europe. St. Petersburg’s governmental organization\, economic life\, social relations\, and cultural aspirations—all shaped by the tsar’s modernizing ambitions—stood in stark contrast to the institutional structures and ethos of the Muscovite state at the time of Peter’s accession to power. As the new capital of Russia\, St. Petersburg not only gave impetus to a dramatic redirection of the country\, but it also became a major issue in a prolonged struggle to define the identity of the Russian nation. Whether one looks at the city as the locus of significant historical events or as a symbol of cultural change\, St. Petersburg has played an outsized role in the history of Russia for the last 320 years. \nMay 14: Dublin: Story of a City\, with Mary Magray \nViewed from the mountains south of the city\, Dublin today appears as a sprawling metropolis of more than a million people—a far cry from its beginnings some time before the 9th century. Then it was just a small settlement of several thousand men\, women and children hugging the Liffey River. Since then\, its story has been a roller coaster ride\, the city rising and falling in significance\, in wealth\, and in centrality to the greater story of Ireland itself. \nNot surprisingly\, the traces of structures no longer visible on its landscape as well as those remaining today tell a vibrant story of all that has taken place in the city over time. From the now long-gone Viking cabins and Norman half-timbered houses to the great cathedrals\, Georgian row houses\, historic pubs and coffee houses\, and immense (and immensely impressive) civic buildings\, these structures tell of the throbbing life of a great city on the move for more than one thousand years: Dublin. \nInstructors: \nNatalie Patritto \nBrian Tarro \nGary Theisen \nMary Magray \nArdith Carlton \nMichael Hittle \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-a-grand-tour-4-city-bundle/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place September 12\, 4:00-6:00p.m.\, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, with Natalie Patritto. It is part of our Cities of the World: A Grand Tour series.\nSign up for all 9 Cities of the World: A Grand Tour classes–and save!\nA historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nInstructor: Natalie Patritto \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/cities-of-the-world-barcelona/
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SUMMARY:Cities of the World: A Grand Tour 9 City Bundle
DESCRIPTION:This special series of 9 classes will take place on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-6:00p.m. at the Frank B. Koller Library in Manitowish Waters\, with a rotating array of teachers.\nSpecial discount bundle for those who sign up by September 12! Sign up today to register for all nine classes and save.\nNot sure if you’re ready to go ALL the way around the world? No problem — sign up for four classes of your choice by September 12 and you’ll also save! \nClasses can also be purchased individually for $15 each. \nEmbark on an odyssey of some of the world’s greatest cities in Cities of the World: A Grand Tour! Be immersed in the culture and history of spectacular cities around the globe with our dynamic teachers. Whether you’re planning a trip or armchair exploration is more your style\, you’ll come away with new knowledge and insights about each of these destinations. Plus\, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors and make connections with other globetrotting students. \nThe only downside? Your bucket list is about to get 9 places longer…. \nHere is our complete schedule\, which you can sign up for today: \nSeptember 12: A historical\, cultural and modern look at Barcelona\, Spain\, with Natalie Patritto \nWe will look at Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and discover the architectural  beauty of La Sagrada Familia and his other well-known works of wonder. Also we will discuss how Barcelona got to be one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world after we take a “highlights journey” from 711AD and bring you to the present.  If there’s time we will hear the story of the Black Madonna at Montserrat! \nOctober 10: Paris\, with Brian Tarro \nDiscover the City of Light from the perspective of a teacher who has traveled there over 40 times! Wander off the Champs-Élysées to explore the lesser-known streets of this beautiful\, beloved city. Explore Parisian culture\, and get a taste of its unique je ne sais quois. \nNovember 14: Rome\, Italia: a look at the prominent historical sites along with fascinating hidden treasures! with Natalie Pattrito \nWe will explore the well-known ancient wonders of Rome along with several places off the beaten tourist path- and many of these are free!  If time permits we will discuss Pompeii.  Also\, feel free to ask history and/or travel related questions about Italy! \nDecember 12: Cities of the North Atlantic: Greenland and Newfoundland with Gary Theisen \nThe class will expose students to the role three of the most northern cities /countries in the world played in the exploration of the west side of the Atlantic. The industries that enabled them\, the international politics that shaped them and the beauty that defines their topography will be examined complemented by the instructor’s personal photos and experiences.  \nJanuary 9: Edinburgh: Story of a City with Mary Magray \nAuthor Alexander McCall Smith has called Edinburgh a “heartbreakingly engaging city\,” a city remarkably easy to fall in love with. Why? Because of how and when and where the city took shape. Because of the fact that from its start it has been the “capital” city—the “first” city—of Scotland. And because of its rich\, proud\, and enduring culture—never sacrificed in the cause of cooperation with its powerful neighbor to the south—that has\, over the centuries\, suffused this entrancing city.  \nThe march of history is how Edinburgh came to be what it is today. From the heights of Castle Rock (where Edinburgh began) and the palace of Mary Queen of Scots to the Union with Great Britain in 1707\, from the earliest Catholic friaries to the Protestant reformer John Knox’s St. Giles Kirk\, from the Scottish Enlightenment to the restoration of the Scottish Parliament in 1998—history is everywhere to be seen\, touched\, and felt in what many have called “the loveliest city in the world.” \nFebruary 13: Indonesian Cities as Reflections of History and Culture with Gary Theisen \nStudents will gain an understanding of the economic and historical importance of the Indonesian archipelago.  Composed of some 13\,00 islands and over one hundred languages Indonesia is the largest Islamic nation in the world yet consists of many different religions and influences resulting in a culturally rich and complex cultural entity.  The class will explore the context of those differences aided by the instructor’s personal photographs.   \nMarch 12: 37 Million People Can’t Be Wrong: Magnetic Tokyo\, with Ardith Carlton \nThe world’s largest metropolitan area\, Tokyo attracts not only young Japanese from throughout the country in search of their best life\, but also international visitors galore. Learn about Tokyo’s history\, its culture\, and its range of unforgettable features\, from the colorful cacophony of electronic districts to ancient\, peaceful places. \nApril 9: St. Petersburg (AKA: Sankt-Peterburg\, Peterburg\, Petrograd\, Leningrad\, Piter….) with Michael Hittle \nPeter the Great (1682-1725) founded St. Petersburg as one part of his life-long quest to transform tradition-bound Muscovy into a powerful empire capable of dealing on equal terms with the major powers of western Europe. St. Petersburg’s governmental organization\, economic life\, social relations\, and cultural aspirations—all shaped by the tsar’s modernizing ambitions—stood in stark contrast to the institutional structures and ethos of the Muscovite state at the time of Peter’s accession to power. As the new capital of Russia\, St. Petersburg not only gave impetus to a dramatic redirection of the country\, but it also became a major issue in a prolonged struggle to define the identity of the Russian nation. Whether one looks at the city as the locus of significant historical events or as a symbol of cultural change\, St. Petersburg has played an outsized role in the history of Russia for the last 320 years. \nMay 14: Dublin: Story of a City\, with Mary Magray \nViewed from the mountains south of the city\, Dublin today appears as a sprawling metropolis of more than a million people—a far cry from its beginnings some time before the 9th century. Then it was just a small settlement of several thousand men\, women and children hugging the Liffey River. Since then\, its story has been a roller coaster ride\, the city rising and falling in significance\, in wealth\, and in centrality to the greater story of Ireland itself. \nNot surprisingly\, the traces of structures no longer visible on its landscape as well as those remaining today tell a vibrant story of all that has taken place in the city over time. From the now long-gone Viking cabins and Norman half-timbered houses to the great cathedrals\, Georgian row houses\, historic pubs and coffee houses\, and immense (and immensely impressive) civic buildings\, these structures tell of the throbbing life of a great city on the move for more than one thousand years: Dublin. \nInstructors: \nNatalie Patritto \nBrian Tarro \nGary Theisen \nMary Magray \nArdith Carlton \nMichael Hittle \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
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SUMMARY:Preserving Our Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:This four-session class will take place September 7\, 12\, 14\, and 19\, 1:00-3:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Library\, with Mary Nelson.\nSponsored by Kit Bogenschneider. \nPollinators of every sort are on the decline. Why should this concern us? The simple truth is that we cannot live without them. About 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. This means that approximately one of every three bites of food we eat is made possible by pollinators. So\, if we want to eat\, we better work to bring back the pollinators. But\, in addition to their value in pollination\, pollinators are fascinating to observe and add beauty and intrigue to the landscape. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a bumble bee work its way into the flower of a bottle gentian plant to steal the pollen\, or observing the mating dance of a pair of monarch butterflies? This class will teach you what you need to know to help bring back the pollinators. \nSession 1: Introduction to Pollinators \nIn this session you will learn about pollination and the many creatures responsible for animal pollination. We will discuss why pollinators are declining and what we can do to help resolve this situation. We will take an in depth look at our native bees\, from social bees\, such as bumble bees\, to solitary bees\, such as mason bees and leafcutter bees. \nSession 2: Understanding Butterflies \nIn this session\, we will discuss the taxonomic classification of butterflies. You will learn how to differentiate between butterflies and moths. We will look at the butterfly life cycle and various butterfly behaviors\, including nectaring\, puddling\, basking and roosting. Lastly\, we will take a look at common butterflies of northern Wisconsin\, discussing various details about their life cycles\, their host plants\, and how they overwinter.  \nSession 3: Monarch Butterflies \nThis session of the class focuses entirely on the monarch butterfly. Topics include migration\, life cycle\, predators\, declining numbers (how much and why)\, captive rearing of monarchs\, and establishing monarch habitat. \nSession 4: Let’s Plant a Pollinator Garden \nThe final session will teach you how to plan and plant a garden that appeals to all sorts of pollinators. We will take an in depth look at some of the best native (and occasional non-native) plants for pollinator gardens. We will discuss how to provide shelter and water to help sustain pollinators. Lastly\, we will look at citizen science programs that you can participate in to assist organizations that focus on bringing back the pollinators.  \nInstructor: Mary Nelson \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/preserving-our-pollinators/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Rice Soup: The Ecology\, History and Harvest of Wisconsin's Native Grain
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place August 8\, 22 and 29\, 3:00-5:00p.m. at the Mercer Community Center\, with an optional field trip September 8\, with teachers John Olson of WDNR and Peter David of GLIFWC\, both retired biologists.\nJoin two retired experts on wild rice for a fascinating\, informative (and delicious!) class on Wisconsin’s native grain. Learn about the cultural significance of wild rice\, or manoomin\, to the Ojibwe\, threats of climate change\, and restoration efforts. Plus in the third\, hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to make a “knocker\,” and have a wild rice tasting experience. You have the option to register for three classroom sessions only\, or to sign up for the additional field trip and see how wild rice is harvested! \nSession 1: Introduction to Manoomin \nEcology\, Taxonomy\, Habitat Requirements\, Lifecycle\, Annual Variation\, etc. \nEcological Values: To wildlife\, water quality\, etc. \n[Break] \nCultural Significance: In Ojibwe society\, to early European explorers\, and in the treaties. \nTraditional Harvesting & Finishing \nSession 2: Wild Rice Stewardship \nThreats (Including Climate Change) \nAbundance Surveys \nTrends in Abundance\, Status today \n[Break] \nCooperative Restoration Efforts (Including Committees and Plans) \nRestoration Techniques \nWhat you can do for Manoomin \nSession 3: Rice Harvest Today \nContemporary Harvesting: Western Great Lakes (WI\, MI\, MN) \nRules and Regulations \nTechnique & Etiquette in the field  \nSafety & “critters-in-the-canoe” \nMaking “Knockers”; Pushpole or paddle options \nFinishing Options \nWebsite and Resources \nCooking and Sampling! \nWILD Wild Rice versus Cultivated \n  \nSession 4:   Optional Field Trip Day \nRespectful Harvesting. Location and details TBD depending on interest. (May require purchase of a Wisconsin Wild Ricing License (available only to Wisconsin residents)). \n  \nInstructors: John Olson and Peter David \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/wild-rice-soup-the-ecology-history-and-harvest-of-wisconsins-native-grain/
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Plunkett Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place on Wednesday\, July 26\, from 9:00a.m.-Noon\, at Plunkett Lake in Iron County\, with John Bates and Mary Burns.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Plunkett Lake\, a gorgeous\, oligotrophic 45-acre\, 35 feet deep wild lake that has never seen any development.  \nThis class will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, fire ecology of the pine community surrounding the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lake speak for itself. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of  the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students. \nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, and must be at least a reasonably experienced paddler. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Mary Burns \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-plunkett-lake/
LOCATION:Plunkett Lake\, Plunkett Lake Access Road\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T120000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Moose Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place 9:00a.m. to Noon on Tuesday\, July 25\, at Moose Lake in Iron County\, with John Bates and Susan Knight.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Moose Lake\, a pristine 270-acre\, 12 feet deep wild lake within the 4\,293-acre Moose Lake State Natural Area. If time permits\, we will also paddle Little Moose Lake\, a 13-acre bog lake connected to Moose Lake via a tiny stream. The stream may require pulling one’s kayak/canoe over a beaver dam. \nThis class will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lakes speak for themselves. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students.\nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, and must be a reasonably experienced paddler – this is a large lake and the conditions are often windy. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Susan Knight \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-moose-lake/
LOCATION:Moose Lake\, Moose Lake Road\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T120000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County: Frog Lake
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wild Undeveloped Lakes of Iron County is a special summer fundraiser series for FeU! Enjoy paddling on a wild lake with two highly respected instructors. All profits go toward bringing in more classes you love. \nThis fundraiser is $30\, with the option to add an additional gift at checkout.\nThis class will take place Monday\, July 24\, 9:00a.m.-Noon\, at Frog Lake and Pines State Natural Area\, with John Bates and Susan Knight.\nParticipants will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the remarkable community of life typically found in a northern lake\, and in particular\, in Frog Lake\, a pristine 42-acre\, 45 feet deep wild lake that has never seen any development. \nClass will cover the following topics: aquatic plant species identification and ecology\, shoreland plant composition and its connection to water quality\, general natural history of bird/amphibian/mammal/insect species of the lake\, the importance of lake morphology\, and\, of course\, we’ll “cover” the importance of beauty in our lives\, but also let the beauty of the lake speak for itself. We will paddle slow and stop frequently to discuss the attributes of the lake. \nClass limit: 15 students. \nRequirements: Participants must have their own pfd (lifejacket)\, paddle\, and canoe or kayak\, must be able to portage their boat for 100 yards to the put-in\, and must be at least a reasonably experienced paddler. We will also hike about 1/4th of a mile along the shoreline prior to the paddle. No requirements for readings prior to the course. \nInstructors: John Bates and Susan Knight \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/exploring-the-wild-undeveloped-lakes-of-iron-county-frog-lake/
LOCATION:Frog Lake and Pines State Natural Area\, Highway 47\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T143000
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SUMMARY:Dijon: More than Mustard - Pointers on France for Travelers
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: This class will take place June 13 and 20\, 1:00p.m.\, at Mercer Community Center.\nLearn about Stereotypes\, Attitudes\, Manners\, Menus\, Money and Essential Phrases. Ça va? Oui\, ça va! Plus\, an in-depth exploration of the city of Dijon. \nThis class will reference the following books:\nFrench Phrase book and dictionary\, 8th Edition by Rick Steves\nDijon\, France and the Burgundy Region by B.G Preston\nInstructor Brian Tarro holds a PhD. in French\, taught French at Carroll College\, and has traveled to France 40 times. \nInstructor: Brian Tarro \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/dijon-more-than-mustard-pointers-on-france-for-travelers/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
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SUMMARY:Raising Chickens in Northern Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place June 12 and 14\, 6:00-8:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Community Center\, with instructor Bruce Bacon.\nLearn about your choices in chicken breeds and their purposes in a home flock in northern Wisconsin. Learn about the equipment needs and costs involved in raising chickens. How do you get your first flock? Eggs\, chicks or young adults?   \nThe first 2 hour class will be inside covering lots of materials with handouts so note keeping will be at a minimum. The second class will start inside and then move outside to view equipment and if they are willing\, some chickens. We will try to keep questions until after this so as to get through all the material. \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nProper housing\, food and water requirements for northern Wisconsin. \nSources for chickens. \nHow you can hatch your own once you get a flock started. \nBrooder requirements for chicks. \nEggs vs meat birds. \nFeed sources and costs. \nPredator management. \nThe pros and cons of keeping chickens. \nCan you make money selling eggs?\n\nRequirements: An interest in chickens and raising your own food. You will be given a list of books and magazines you might be interested in reading before (and during) you start your chicken adventure if this class gets you started. \nSuggested Reading: \nBruce’s Top Picks: \nThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock by Harvey Ussery\, 2011 \nStorey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow\, 3 rd ed. 1995 \nHatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow\, 2013 \nGood Info on Specific Topics: \nThe New Rules of the Roost\, Organic Care & Feeding for the Family Flock by Robert & Hannah Litt\, 2018 \nThe Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver by Chris Graham\, 2015 \nFun Reads: \nThe Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens by Andy C. Shneider & Dr. Bridget McCrea 2011 \nThe Field Guide to Chickens by Pam Percy\, 2006 \nChoosing & Keeping Chickens by Chris Graham\, 2006 \nThe Illlustrated Guide to Chickens\, How to choose them\, How to keep them by Celia Lewis\, 2011 \nKeeping Chickens\, Getting the best from your chickens by Jeremy Hobson\, 2007 \nLiving With Chickens by Jay Rossier\, 2002 \nThere are also monthly magazines specific to chickens and other poultry and the bigger commercial hatchery catalogs have very good info on raising chickens. Examples will be shown in class. \n\nInstructor: Bruce Bacon \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/raising-chickens-in-northern-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
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SUMMARY:Doing Music From the Inside Out - in MERCER
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: This class will take place June 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 4:00-6:00p.m. at Mercer Library.*\n*June 8 will take place at another spot due to scheduling conflicts – location will be announced in class. \nThis class is designed to give the adult beginning/inexperienced musician opportunities to engage with music\, and to actually play some music\, too. \nRequirements:  \n– NO MUSIC READING & NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (…or memory of such). \n– Curiosity and a sense of humor! \n– A functional/playable acoustic (non-amplified) guitar. Fe staff can help those who may need to find a guitar to rent. \n– Instructor will provide African hand drums & percussion instruments. \n–  Take notes as individuals prefer. \nThis is a hands-on music offering both for those who miss their past days in music as well as individuals who never pursued learning to “do music” but find themselves wishing for a do-over. \nThroughout our four 2-hour meetings\, we will cover a variety of concepts and ideas. These will be introduced organically as they emerge to be interesting and relevant to our group. While there is no limit to what we could explore\, we’ll begin with basics from which curiosity\, questions\, and enthusiasm will likely surface. The direction of following sessions will be determined by class participants’ interests; hence the title “Music from the Inside Out.” \nBeginning from the first class\, we’ll use our ears and imaginations to actually make music with guitars and hand drums/percussion Rhythm\, melody\, harmony along with newly emerging technique/skill will immerse us in organic music exploration\, listening\, and appreciation. \nNeed a guitar? Rent one for $20. Just add this to your class registration. \nPlease note that this class is limited to 8 students. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/doing-music-from-the-inside-out-2/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
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SUMMARY:Bogs and Beavers
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 30\, 1-3p.m. with Susan Knight at the Trout Lake Station\, and on June 6\, 1-3p.m. with Jenna Malinowski at the Mercer Community Center\, with a field trip. By signing up for this class\, you register for both sessions!\nIMPORTANT UPDATE: The June 6 session of this class has been rescheduled to June 20\, 1:00-3:00p.m.\, at the Mercer Library.\nBogs: Gems of the Northwoods\nwith Susan Knight \nNorthern Wisconsin bogs are peatlands typical of many wetlands around the world at high northern latitudes. We find these bogs throughout the Northwoods\, and they are easy to spot on a topographic map of the area. They tend to be wet\, cold\, acidic\, low in oxygen and nutrient-poor. Because of all these conditions\, they share a unique flora\, including several carnivorous plants\, orchids and other unusual plants not found in many northern Wisconsin habitats. Also because of all these conditions\, decomposition of dead organic matter is very slow\, and they accumulate and store a tremendous amount of carbon. This is critically important to limiting the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For those willing to get their feet wet\, they are fun to visit and are remarkably free of mosquitoes. \nBeaver Management in Wisconsin: Past\, Present and Future\nwith Jenna Malinowski \nJenna Malinowski is a wildlife biologist who sits on the Furbearer Advisory Committee\, Beaver Task Force\, and is active in the Wisconsin Trappers Association. Jenna will spend an hour presenting on beaver biology\, history\, ecological impacts\, population status\, economic considerations\, habitat management and beaver damage management currently outlined in the Wisconsin DNR Beaver Management Plan. She will discuss current research on the relationship between beavers and cold stream management\, trapping research\, and techniques for managing nuisance beaver. The presentation will be followed by a field trip to an active beaver lodge and beautiful wetland created by our beloved ecosystem engineers. \nInstructors: Susan Knight and Jenna Malinowski \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/bogs-and-beavers/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Trout Lake Station\, 3110 Trout Lake Station Dr\, Boulder Junction\, WI\, 54512\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
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SUMMARY:Rock'n'Roll's Golden Years: An EarObics Class from Buddy Holly to Woodstock
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place May 11\, 18 and 25\, 2:00-3:30p.m.\, at the Mercer Community Center\, with Rusty Wulff.\nThis course covers a representative sample of music/musicians ranging from Buddy Holly through Woodstock. There will be emphasis both on cultural context and on the music itself. \nRock emerged in the mid 1950s as a blending of mainstream pop\, rhythm and blues\, and country and western–styles that previously had remained relatively separate. This new style became the music of the emerging youth culture and was often associated with teen rebellion. \nWe will follow the story of how this rowdy first wave of rock and roll led the way to groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones before even going psychedelic by the end of the 1960s. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/rocknrolls-golden-years-an-earobics-class-from-buddy-holly-to-woodstock/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T165522Z
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SUMMARY:Peering Back to the Big Bang: The Quest to Detect Cosmic Inflation
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 9\, 2:30-4:30p.m.\, on Zoom\, with renowned physicist Gary Sanders. Although you can sign up separately\, we encourage you to also take Gary’s class Listening to the Universe Vibrate on May 2! \nThe Big Bang is considered to be the starting point of our observable universe. The Big Bang initiated in the vacuum of space-time\, as we describe it in everyday language. How can that happen? Was it a start of time and space? Was it a quantum fluctuation in the prior vacuum? We don’t know. As the universe expanded and cooled to the point that atoms could form and emit light that could travel finite distances\, the universe became luminous. This happened about 380\,000 years after the Big Bang. This first light can be seen in any direction of the sky as a very uniform bath of microwaves. This Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) will be described. \nThe nearly smooth distribution of brightness of these microwaves\, in every direction\, is a surprise. How did the very early universe get so smooth? The prevailing theory describes a short violent expansion of the fledgling universe\, faster than the speed of light\, that smoothed the universe with imperfections caused only by quantum fluctuations. These imperfections provided the means\, much later\, for the rich features we see in the observable universe such as stars and galaxies. But cosmic inflation happened before the first light. How can we see it or discount it? The search for signatures of cosmic inflation in the CMB\, in space\, Antarctica and at 17000 feet in Chile\, will be summarized. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nIntuitive physics\, nothingness\, the vacuum\, Heisenberg Uncertainty and quantum aspects of the vacuum\, space-time\nThe time progression of the universe from the Big Bang to today\nFirst light in the universe\, the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)\, the 1964 discovery as a surprising static\nWhat happened before this first light to make the universe so smooth? Cosmic “Inflation”?\nQuantum fluctuations yield primordial gravitational waves\nThe birth trauma of searches for cosmic inflation\nThe ongoing quest to see through the CMB back to inflation\nWhat we are about to do with the Simons Observatory at 17000 feet in Chile\n\nSuggested Reading: \n\nLosing the Nobel Prize\, by Brian Keating \nThe Little Book of Cosmology\, by Lyman Page \nInstructor: Dr. Gary Sanders \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/peering-back-to-the-big-bang-the-quest-to-detect-cosmic-inflation/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T220917
CREATED:20230310T211633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T210259Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriting
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place May 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 10:00a.m.-Noon\, at the Mercer Public Library.*\n*Please note that the May 13 class will be held at the Community Center. \nBeginning Songwriting for those who never thought they could\, not in a million years!\n…for the pre-beginner – no background or experience on an instrument \n…for adults who’d like to break the rules and trespass in another areas entirely \n…for those who feel they have no business taking this course \nTogether we will learn to tap into personal resources that have been lying dormant\, lying in wait for us to form our original rhythms\, melodies\, and lyrics. Teacher-led facilitated class input will lead to one window opening after the next. \n– We’ll jump right in\, and within 15 minutes we’ll be panning for musical gold!\n– We’ll embrace ‘wrong’ notes & mistakes…\n– We’ll identify small sounds that have enough grit on them to hold onto\n– We’ll practice building snippets together and adding layers if we see fit\nIf you’ve read this far please believe me\, THIS IS DOABLE FOR YOU.  \nWe will learn to ‘hear’ sounds in our heads\, hearts\, and imaginations. For example\, the beauty of our precious Northwoods give us plenty of sounds\, sights\, and even aromas with which to get inspired: there are limitless ways to open our minds to being creative. \nEven your spoken NAME has a rhythm to it! In previous “Doing Music from the Inside Out” FeU classes students have used percussion instruments to create little ‘tunes’ by combining the ‘sound’ of participants’ names in creative ways. There’s been delight seeing how simply something can be made from (almost) nothing! \nMost of the work (read:joy) we do in Songwriting will be collaborative\, meaning you won’t feel alone and helpless. We will set out together to find inspiration by exploring a number of ways of getting a song started: \nWhat comes first\, music or lyrics? \nHow do I make a note of what I’ve created so I don’t forget? \nIs Rusty serious? I don’t have to be able to read/write music???!!! \nAnd if you do have a “musical background”….the whole approach to this class is being musical creativity – not notes\, scales\, theory\, etc. Come and be liberated from your musical pedagogy! \nSuggestions: \nCuriosity – preferably childlike\, even reckless! \nThis offering requires no previous musical training! And we won’t read music either! \nOption of bringing any instrument in playing condition from which sounds can be prodded \nVarious instruments provided in class – no skills required \nPaper/writing tool esp pencil w/erasure \nWe may explore some phone apps to support our creativity \nOnline keyboard/guitar – available in class as free download \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/songwriting/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Mercer Public Library\, 2648 Margaret St.\, Mercer\, WI\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Universe Vibrate: The New Dark Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on May 2\, 2:30-4:30p.m.\, on Zoom\, with renowned physicist Gary Sanders. Gary is offering a second\, unmissable class on May 9! Click here to find out more. \nAstronomy has always been done with electromagnetic waves (light\, radio waves\, microwaves\, x-rays\, gamma rays). But much of the universe is dark. And it is massive and\, in places\, enormously violent. To reveal this universe\, ripples in the fabric of space-time\, gravitational waves\, predicted by Einstein in 1916\, were detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) in 2014. In the audio frequencies\, these waves enable us to listen and draw a new map of a surprising universe. Space- time\, intuitively the nothingness of the universe\, is a rich and energetic medium that we live in. It is now the basis of a new multi-messenger astronomy that will be described by physicist Gary Sanders. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nTraditional astronomy with light\nNothingness\, the vacuum\, quantum aspects of the vacuum\, space-time\nGeneral Relativity and gravitational waves\nThe challenge of detecting gravitational waves\nThe birth trauma of gravitational wave searches\nHow LIGO changed the game plan and made the detection\nFirst discoveries from listening to the universe\n\nSuggested Reading: \nClick here to view and read the LIGO website. \n\nInstructor: Dr. Gary Sanders \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/listening-to-the-universe-vibrate-the-new-dark-astronomy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of the Government Boarding Schools for Indigenous Children
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place April 18\, April 20 and April 25\, 2023\, 9:00a.m. – Noon\, at the Historic Boys’ Dormitory\, Lac du Flambeau. There are 20 spots for non-tribal members.\nTribal members: This course is FREE to tribal members. Enrollment is limited. To register as a tribal member\, please contact us by April 4. Email us at info@feuniversity.org\, or see our contact page. (Non tribal members\, sign up below.) After April 4\, any remaining spaces will be opened to the class waitlist.\nCurrent students: Access supplemental course materials here (password required)\nLearn about the United State Government assimilation policy to eliminate traditional\, language\, culture and lifeways of Indigenous people. One of those policies was to remove the Indigenous children from parents and tribal leaders.  This class will explain what happened and how the resilience of the Indigenous people made it possible for the tribes’ survival to the present day. \nMore details: \nThis class will focus on the United States federal government school system for Indigenous children\, with emphasis on the boarding school on the Lac du Flambeau reservation. The class will cover the history of the school system\, how the schools were run\, the ongoing impact on the children and Indigenous communities both historically and in present generations. The class will also cover the current government recognition of the historical trauma resulting from the devastation by the boarding schools\, and most importantly the resilience of the community in recent decades toward revitalizing language and culture\, as well as public outreach. \nIn addition to the class lectures each day\, there will be on\,  \nApril 18: An opening ceremony for the course conducted by Mildred “Tinker” Schuman. \nApril 20: A tour of the George W. Brown\, Jr. Museum and Cultural Center by Teresa Mitchell\, Director and Curator of the museum. \nApril 25: A portion of this class will be held in the exhibit room of the Historic Boys Dormitory. \nThere are no previous requirements to the course. The instructor will place additional readings on the class FeU webpage for students interested in more information. \nThis class is offered in partnership with the Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl. \nInstructor: Cindi Stiles \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/the-legacy-of-the-government-boarding-schools-for-indigenous-children/
LOCATION:Government Boarding School at Lac du Flambeau\, Lac du Flambeau\, WI\, 54538\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Music from the Inside Out 102
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on April 8\, 15\, 22 and 29\, 10:00a.m. – Noon\, at the Mercer Public Library*.\n*Class on the 29th will take place at the Mercer Community Center. \nThis class can be taken as a continuation of the Doing Music From the Inside Out 101 class\, or if they have previous musical experience\, students are welcome to take this class without having taken 101. Level 2 will emphasize increasing skills\, musical knowledge\, and further enhancing sensitivity to the aspects of playing and even creating music. Fundamental guitar knowledge recommended\, including familiarity with guitar tuning\, chord diagrams\, basic tablature\, and basic chords like G\, A\, C\, D\, E. \nNo note reading required. Class content will build upon musical basics\, as well as move on with attention paid to students’ interests. \nNeed a guitar? Rent one for $20. Just add this to your class registration. \nPlease note that this class is limited to 8 students. \nInstructor: Rusty Wulff \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 892-3982 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/doing-music-from-the-inside-out-102/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:Mercer Community Center\, 2648W Margaret Street\, Mercer\, Wisconsin\, 54547
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