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News
Welcome to the Anoka-Hennepin Community Education news page! Here you’ll find updates, stories, and announcements about classes, events, and opportunities for learners of all ages. From program highlights to community spotlights and upcoming activities, this is your place to stay informed and inspired.
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Preschool information sessions available in March
(12/17/25) Anoka-Hennepin Schools to host Preschool information sessions on Thursday, March 12.
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Anoka-Hennepin Community Ed to host Cupid's Shuffle in February
(12/2/25) Anoka-Hennepin Community Education will host a 21+ dance in Anoka.
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Community Education classes and activities canceled for Friday, Jan. 23
Due to extreme cold weather conditions, all Anoka-Hennepin Community Education activities and classes are canceled for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
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Ski trip canceled due to extreme cold
(1/21/26) No middle school ski trip on Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold.
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Chat with us! A team member is here to help
(12/2/25) Anoka-Hennepin Community Education utilizes a chat platform to communicate with users.
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Who's on the cover? Catalog features professional artist Vanessa Merry
(12/1/25) Instructor Vanessa Merry is a long-time art instructor for Anoka-Hennepin Community Education.
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Andover Preschool and Family Place gets a new look
(11/30/25) New vinyl window film was installed at Andover Preschool and Family Place this fall.
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Minnesota Community Ed Association presents Anoka-Hennepin with project award
(11/28/25) Anoka-Hennepin Community Education received a 2025 Project Award from the Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA)
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Putting 'U' in Community Education: Braille for Beginners
(4/28/25) New class for youth helps students understand what it’s like to be blind or visually impaired and how to communicate using braille.
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Middle school dance teams shine at annual districtwide competition
(4/16/25) Community Education hosted its highly-anticipated annual districtwide middle school dance competition. Dancers demonstrated creativity, passion and talent during performances.
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Anoka-Hennepin middle school robotics challenge
(4/12/25) Community Education hosted the Anoka-Hennepin Schools LEGO Robotics Challenge Tournament at Oak View Middle School in Andover. The day-long tournament was a blast from start to finish.
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Epic elementary floor hockey tournament
(4/11/25) Elementary school teams faced off in district-wide floor hockey tourney.
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Community Education hosts winter chess tournament
(2/26/25) More than 30 students participated in the Saturday tournament.
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National Community Education Day
(11/14/24) It's a day to celebrate all of the fantastic classes, programs and people who make Community Education special!
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Join our team in Community Education; start your career in school-age child care
(11/05/2024) Anoka-Hennepin Community Education’s Adventures Plus school-age before and after-school care program is offered to all families enrolled in the school district. Hear from Child Care Assistant Wanda Jackson about what she loves most about her role in Anoka-Hennepin
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