Welcome to the feast!
Maybe science experiments aren’t your jam or stocking an art room isn’t at the top of your priority list. Or maybe you just need a nudge to be social! Here’s a lineup of community classes, clubs and nature studies to help enrich your home-based learning. Grab a buddy and we’ll see you out there!
Homeschool Happenings
File the PI-1206 Homeschool Enrollment Report!
2025-26 Wisconsin Homeschool Enrollment
You may notice that the DPI HOMER website states that it’s currently accepting data for 2025-26 but you do not need to take action any earlier than Friday, September 19, 2025. Here is the related Wisconsin statute:
Wis Stat 115.30 (3)
On or before each October 15, each administrator of a public or private school system or a home-based private educational program shall submit, on forms provided by the department, a statement of the enrollment on the 3rd Friday of September in the elementary and high school grades under his or her jurisdiction to the department which shall prepare such reports as will enable the public and private schools and home-based private educational programs to make projections regarding school buildings, teacher supply and funds required. The administrator of each private school system and home-based private educational program shall indicate in his or her report whether the system or program meets all of the criteria under s. 118.165 (1).
The Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association’s (WHPA) encourages home-based educators to file the PI-1206 only during the window between the third Friday in September and October 15th.
Please review WHPA’s guidance on When and How to File the PI-1206 for more context.
Yarn and Stitch
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Want to learn the art of handicrafts and/or need a mentor for your student?
Learn, teach, socialize, and craft! All skill levels welcome. Bring your latest crafting project to work on or just bring yourself and we'll show you how to get started. Materials available for beginners.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday's of each month.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Crochet Club
Aram Public Library Description
Looking for a mentor to help you and your child learn handicrafts? Join in the crochet fun! All ages welcome no registration needed. From granny squares to amigurumi - we are embracing all things crochet. Beginners to advanced - all are welcome!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Lego Club
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club. We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination. This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Thursdays
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Create (DIY) for ages 11-18. Snack provided. Invite your friends!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Pokemon Hangout
Matheson Memorial Library Description
Kids are invited to hang out with friends and share their love of Pokémon. Crafts and cards will be available. Kids are welcome to bring their own cards to play or share, but staff cannot supervise trading.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Crochet Club
Aram Public Library Description
Looking for a mentor to help you and your child learn handicrafts? Join in the crochet fun! All ages welcome no registration needed. From granny squares to amigurumi - we are embracing all things crochet. Beginners to advanced - all are welcome!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
LEGO Printmaking
Aram Public Library Description
We all know you can use LEGOs to build some amazing sculptures...but what about making 2D art?
Join other kids, teens, and community members for a relaxing art workshop. Make a custom printing plate using LEGO and baseplates. Ink it up and roll it through a press to create prints of your LEGO design.
All materials will be provided.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Lego Club
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club. We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination. This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Puzzle Masters Registration!
Aram Public Library Description
Prairie Lakes Puzzle Masters' Tournament - Registration now OPEN
APL is excited to host a local round of the Prairie Lakes Puzzle Masters’ Tournament, a spirited jigsaw puzzle competition that brings together teams of puzzle enthusiasts from across Southeast Wisconsin. Now in its second year, the tournament celebrates problem-solving, collaboration, and community engagement through a series of competitive events.
We will host the first-round tournament on Saturday, October 4th from 10am - 12noon at the City of Delavan, Municipal Building. Teams of two to four people may register or by calling 262-728-3111. Registration closes on Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm. While the event is geared toward adults, participants under 16 are welcome to join if accompanied by at least one adult team member.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Build My Future SE WI (Middle Schoolers)
Build My Future SE WI is a collaborative effort between Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association. The event is possible because of the generous support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of our exhibitors. Public schools, private schools and home school students are encouraged to attend. All students register through their school.
Student registration will open in March 2025
We're working with industry partners to again provide activities in the following areas:
Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC
Masonry
Flooring
Roofing
Concrete/Asphalt Mix
Heavy Equipment
Surveying
Welding
Tools
...and so much more.
Hands-On Science
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Hands-On Science meets the 2nd Monday of month. Join us for experiments and discovery! Online registration can be found under the event tab on our website. Registration opens four weeks before each program.
Twenty seats available for scientists Ages 5-18.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Build My Future SE WI (High Schoolers)
Build My Future SE WI is a collaborative effort between Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association. The event is possible because of the generous support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of our exhibitors. Public schools, private schools and home school students are encouraged to attend. All students register through their school.
Student registration will open in March 2025
We're working with industry partners to again provide activities in the following areas:
Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC
Masonry
Flooring
Roofing
Concrete/Asphalt Mix
Heavy Equipment
Surveying
Welding
Tools
...and so much more.
WI Science Festival
WI Science Festival “Curiosity Unleashed” Description
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with activities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more.
Founded in 2011 on the premise that art and science go hand-in-hand, the festival has grown from a few days of events in Madison to a full week of activities spanning over a hundred cities. The Wisconsin Science Festival continues to grow, welcoming new event hosts and attendees every year.
Join us October 16-26, 2025 to unleash your curiosity!
WHPA Homeschool Board Meeting
WHPA Description
WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.
Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!
2025 board meetings will be held:
Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.
Minecraft Hangout
Matheson Memorial Library Description
Kids are invited to hang out with friends and share their love of Minecraft. Magnetic building cubes and cardboard crafting will be available. This is an IRL program without computer access.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Thursdays
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Create (DIY) for ages 11-18. Snack provided. Invite your friends!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Lego Club
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club. We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination. This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Writer's Workshop
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Practice and elevate your writing skills. Work from prompts and discuss your writing with fellow participants. Lead by Julianne Carlile.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Art Attack
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Join Miss Maria for a monthly art project. Sign-up required by the Monday before the event. For all ages.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Petting Zoo!
Aram Public Library Description
Petting Zoo with Gee Funny Farm
That's right, folks... GEE Funny Farm is coming back for another year of Scarecrow Fest!
Join Ms. Katherine and some of the friendly critters from GEE Funny Farm, LLC for some fantastic fall fun. You'll even have the chance to pet and interact with these amazing animals!
Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this!
Find us at the Pet Pals Lot - 210 E Walworth Avenue, Delavan, WI
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Pokemon Hangout
Matheson Memorial Library Description
Kids are invited to hang out with friends and share their love of Pokémon. Crafts and cards will be available. Kids are welcome to bring their own cards to play or share, but staff cannot supervise trading.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Thursdays
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Create (DIY) for ages 11-18. Snack provided. Invite your friends!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Lego Club
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club. We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination. This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Cook the Book
Aram Public Library Description
Cook the Book with APL: A Tasting Program
This month, Denise will be sharing Italian Lemon Ricotta cookies and our book selections include Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan, and Lidia's Italy in America by Lidia Bastianich.
We all love to look at cookbooks, pouring over the rich, gorgeous photographs, marking pages maybe even copying some recipes. Like us, do you fall apart at the actual cooking/baking commitment? No worries.
Join us each month for a Cook the Book program. We select a book and recipe and, unlike other programs, you won't have to cook, just show up and taste the recipe!
We're even going to pair each recipe with a book from our collection - a complete tasting for gastronomy and taste buds! Special guest stars will also make appearances.
No registration necessary.
Come join us for a great time!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Crochet Club
Aram Public Library Description
Looking for a mentor to help you and your child learn handicrafts? Join in the crochet fun! All ages welcome no registration needed. From granny squares to amigurumi - we are embracing all things crochet. Beginners to advanced - all are welcome!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Yarn and Stitch
East Troy Lions Public Library Description
Want to learn the art of handicrafts and/or need a mentor for your student?
Learn, teach, socialize, and craft! All skill levels welcome. Bring your latest crafting project to work on or just bring yourself and we'll show you how to get started. Materials available for beginners.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday's of each month.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Matheson Memorial Library Description
Join TAB and make a difference in YOUR library! Interim TAB, during renovations, will be specifically focused on designing and organizing new library spaces and programs. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours, and build leadership and planning skills. TAB members are eligible for the Library Foundation scholarship through EASD.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
WHPA Homeschooling 101
Hedberg Public Library Description
Considering homeschooling? Looking for some support? Although it’s slightly out of Southeast Wisconsin territory, I thought Walworth County residents might be interested in this opportunity coming up in Janesville.
Jodi Buntin, President of the Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association (WHPA), will present an overview of homeschooling in Wisconsin and information about WHPA, with an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas or concerns about homeschooling.
Registration is recommended, but not required.
Homeschool Happenings
WHPA Homeschool Board Meeting
WHPA Description
WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.
Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!
2025 board meetings will be held:
Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.
Summer Break Announcement!
Time to Unplug, Rest, and Rejuvenate!
As the sweet summer air begins to fill our days, I encourage you to take a well-deserved pause. Even if your family does school year-round, Wisconsin’s short summer season is the perfect opportunity to slow the pace and take your learning outdoors. Embrace the sunshine, do read-alouds on the hammock, catch up on those health & fitness hours, and create lasting memories together!
Starting in June, you’ll notice that homeschool programming will start to disappear from most event calendars in favor of summer reading programs and camps. During this time, the Southeast Feast calendar will pause to accommodate global website maintenance, hunt for new resources and prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.
I can't wait to share new tools, thought-starters and local guides to ignite our collective homeschooling journeys!
In the meantime, be sure to sign up for the Weekly Snapshot for periodic blog updates and to get notified when the enrichment calendar fires back up again in the Fall.
Have a blessed summer!
~ Katie
Flowerpot Painting (6-18)
Irvin Young Memorial Library Description
Children are invited to paint a flowerpot during the Whitewater Storytelling Festival! Available while supplies last.
The Whitewater Storytelling Festival promises entertainment for attendees of all ages, with talented storytellers and musicians for the young and young-at-heart. From children’s stories and interactive activities that will spark the creativity of the little ones, to all-ages storytelling sessions that will captivate audiences of every generation, this festival truly has something for everyone.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore a diverse art exhibit as well as vendor market showcasing unique products that carry their very own stories, adding a touch of narrative charm to your shopping experience.
Above all, the Whitewater Storytelling Festival is a celebration of the magic of storytelling. This event celebrates storytelling through arts, crafts, tellers, and food and how storytellers take us to worlds beyond our very own.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Crafternoon (8+)
Barrett Memorial Library Description
Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Chess For All
Lake Geneva Public Library Description
Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
LEGO Club
East Troy Library Description
Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club. We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination. This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Yerkes Observatory: 125 Years
Lake Geneva Public Library Description
Join the Lake Geneva Public Library, Barrett Memorial Library (Williams Bay), and Fontana Public Library at Lodge Geneva National (formerly The Ridge Hotel) for a special presentation on Yerkes Observatory by Dr. Amanda Bauer.
Dr. Amanda Bauer is the Montgomery Foundation Deputy Director + Head of Science & Education and received her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Texas at Austin, studying variations in how galaxies form, how they live their lives, and how they evolve into the diverse array of galaxy species we see today. Amanda aims to engage diverse communities with inclusive stories of technology and space plus inspire moments of discovery in our everyday lives.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn all about Yerkes, it's significance and future, and ask our expert your questions about astrophysics!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Library Book Sale! (All)
East Troy Lions Library Description
Join us the Friends of the ETLPL annual book sale. Books, baked goods, and crafts will be available for purchase.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Crafternoon (8-18)
Barrett Memorial Library Description
Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Finance for Kids (5-11)
Cravath Lakefront Community Center Description
For homeschool families! Drop in between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to play fun games that teach kids about financial literacy topics, including needs vs. wants, currency recognition, money math, managing income and expenses, understanding profit vs. loss, what a budget is, and more! Best for ages 5 and up.
Learn more about the games in advance by visiting this link.
Note that due to library construction, this event will take place at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, located at 341 S. Fremont Street.
There is no cost or registration.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Related Homeschool Extensions
Teen Advisory Board (12-18)
Phoenix Middle School Library Description
TAB is back in action. While we are in our temporary space, TAB will be meeting in the Phoenix Middle School library at 4:30pm on April 15 and May 20th.
Calling all teens! Aram Public Library has a Teen Advisory Board and we want you to join!
This is your chance to plan your own events, let us know what you'd like to see at the library, and just hang out with friends while eating tasty snacks! Plus, it's a fun way to get community service and an extra-curricular for college apps and resumes!
Questions or comments? Reach out on social media or email aramkids@aramlibrary.org
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Writer's Workshop (13+)
East Troy Lions Library Description
Practice and elevate your writing skills. Work from prompts and discuss your writing with fellow participants. Lead by Julianne Carlile.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Advisory Board
Barrett Memorial Library Description
TAB is a teen leadership group at the library. Students grades 8-12 work together to support the library and to bring exciting, memorable experiences to our community. Meetings on the 3rd Tues of each month after school at the library.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Series Sampler Book Club (9-13)
East Troy Lions Library Description
Each month, Miss Maria will lead the group in a discussion and an activity about the first book in various book series. Books will be available at the library several weeks before the meeting.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Advisory Board (Age 14+)
Matheson Memorial Library Description
Join TAB and make a difference in YOUR library! TAB members participate in planning and running programs, fundraisers, and more for teens at the library. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours, and build leadership and planning skills. TAB members are eligible for the Library Foundation scholarship through EASD.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.
Last Night on the Titanic...
Aram Public Library Description
"The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining & Style"
Our featured speaker, Veronica Hinke, author of Titanic: the Official Cookbook will share the ship's tragic history focusing on the foods the passengers may have eaten.
This program will feature a cheese tasting. Please register.
April 14, 1912. It was an unforgettable night. In the last hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg, passengers in all classes were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. Innovations in food, drink, and Décor made this voyage the apogee of Edwardian elegance. Veronica Hinke’s painstaking research and deft touch bring the Titanic’s tragic but eternally glamorous maiden voyage back to life. In addition to stirring accounts of individual tragedy and survival, it offers tried-and-true recipes, newly invented styles, and classic cocktails to reproduce a glittering world of sophistication at sea."
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.