EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/sit-n-stitch-2025/

FEE: Free

Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2025

Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering
Every Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Free & Open to All!

All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! 

Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.  Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them!  Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

As always, attendees to Sit ‘n’ Stitch can spend their time however they wish: work only on their own projects or together choose another project to support!  The main idea of the group is to gather and connect in an inclusive and welcoming way, embracing the Cultural Center’s mission to be a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. ALL are welcome!

Contact us at info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339 with any questions.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/youth-ballet-2025-2026/

FEE: PreK-Kdg: $80 per session, 1st-3rd Grades: $100 per session (2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots)

Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
8-Week Sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays

We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for youth starting in Pre-K (age 4) through 3rd Grade.

Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays in the upstairs dance studio at the Cultural Center (accessible only by stairs).

Times / Age Groups / Fees:

• 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – PreK-Kdg, $80 per session

• 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. – 1st-3rd Grades, $100 per session

Dates – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Sessions:

Both a Fall Session and Spring Session will be held; each is 8 weeks and will culminate in a short recital (details TBD). Classes held on Wednesday afternoons, on the following dates:

• Fall 2025 Session: Wednesdays, October 15 – December 3, 2025

• Spring 2026 Session: Wednesdays, February 4 – April 1, 2026 (NO CLASS 3/18/26)

Registration & Payment:

Limited spots to ensure small class sizes; 12 students per class/age group. Full session payment is required to guarantee your spot.

NEW THIS YEAR: 2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots. Please contact leona@rwfsmn.org if interested.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/yoga-nymrcc-fall-2025/

FEE: BUY YOGA PASSES HERE

Yoga @ NYMRCC Fall 2025

8-week Yoga Series
Wednesdays & Fridays
Gentle Flow & Slow Flow
Open to All Levels

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to bring yoga classes back to our community, and welcome Bobbi Jo Hamilton as a new yoga instructor.

Bobbi Jo brings a somatic, body-centered approach to yoga, combining gentle movement with mindfulness, breathwork, and self-compassion practices. Bobbi Jo is a LICSW and owner of Northwoods Velvære Studio. With her background in mental health therapy and several years of yoga teaching experience, Bobbi Jo creates a safe, supportive space for students of all levels.

During this 8-week Yoga Series, classes will be held on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., starting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and continuing through Friday, December 19, 2025, in the upstairs studio at the Cultural Center (24 N Main Ave, NYM). Additional details below.

2 Class Options This Fall 2025

Gentle Flow – Wednesdays
A soft, nurturing class designed to slow down, stretch, and move with ease. Gentle Flow emphasizes relaxation, breathwork, and mindful movement. Perfect for beginners, seniors, or anyone seeking a restorative experience that supports flexibility, balance, and self-compassion.

Slow Flow – Fridays
A steady, mindful practice that links breath with movement. Postures are held slightly longer than in Gentle Flow, helping build strength, awareness, and stability. Slow Flow is ideal for those seeking a grounding, supportive practice that builds resilience and confidence.

Students can attend either class or both — passes are flexible to accommodate your schedule.

Pricing & Fall Pass Options

All passes must be used within the Fall session (Oct. 29–Dec. 19, 2025). Please note Senior Discounts are for those ages 60+.

Standard Rates

• Drop-in: $18

• 5-Class Pass: $80

• 8-Class Pass: $120

• 10-Class Pass: $140

• 16-Class Pass: $224

Senior Community Rates (Ages 60+)

• Drop-in: $15

• 5-Class Pass: $65

• 8-Class Pass: $96

• 10-Class Pass: $110

• 16-Class Pass: $176

Passes can be used on Wednesdays, Fridays, or both.

About the Instructor

Bobbi Jo Hamilton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), yoga teacher, and owner of Northwoods Velvære Studio. She brings a body-centered, somatic approach to yoga, emphasizing mind-body connection, stress relief, and self-compassion. Bobbi Jo’s classes provide a safe and welcoming environment for beginners and experienced students alike.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org

FEE: Free

A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: A Tribute to Cheryl Bannes & Her Creative Community

DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 31
Artist Reception: Sat, Dec 13 @ 1-3pm.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center proudly announces Circle of Friends, a special gallery exhibition honoring the work of former Artistic Director Cheryl Bannes and some of the vibrant community of artists who have shared in and shaped her creative journey. The exhibition will be on display from December 2-31, 2025.

Featuring artwork by Kent Scheer, Sandra Daulton Shaughnessy, Dawn Rossbach, Laura Grisamore, Brad Wegscheid, and Cheryl Bannes, Circle of Friends presents a rich and varied collection of painting, mixed media, collage, metal work, and assemblage. Together, these works form an expressive visual conversation about collaboration, influence, and the deep connections that sustain artistic practice.

A public celebration honoring Bannes and her personal creative community will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1–3 PM. Guests are invited to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming and festive atmosphere. 

The Cultural Center Gallery and Gallery Receptions are always FREE to see and open to ALL, thanks to the generous support of members, sponsors, and donors.