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Youth Cooking Series with Ms. Bonnie


Youth Enrichment -
Fall 2025

Join us for a series of hands-on cooking classes where kids can get creative in the kitchen, learn new skills, and enjoy some tasty treats along the way! Each class features a different recipe and experience, and participants can sign up for one or join them all.

  • Grades 8-12: 3:30–5:00 PM
  • Grades 3-7: 5:00–6:30 PM

  • September 17: Pizza & Slushies
    Learn to make your very own personal pizza—topped and baked in the oven! While the pizza cooks, enjoy a frozen drink made on the spot with Ms. Bonnie’s slushie machine.

    October 15: Mini Pie Makers
    Students will create their own mini pie—mixing, filling, and baking from scratch. Everyone takes home their own sweet creation.

    November 19: Cotton Candy Creations
    A fun hands-on session where students spin their own cotton candy and learn how this sugary treat is made!

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    Instructor

    Bonnie M Townsend


    I've been making ice cream for over 20 years—a skill I learned by watching my mother. On March 2, 2020, I took a leap and started my own company because I knew I had a gift for creating innovative products, especially when it comes to ice cream.

    Throughout my journey, I earned my food manager certification, which qualifies me to teach both cooking and proper kitchen sanitation. I even went as far as inventing and patenting my own ice cream, and to date, I’ve developed over 300 flavors—and I’m still counting!

    I own a commercial soft serve machine and a mini donut press, which I use to teach others how to make both soft-serve ice cream and mini donuts. I’ve also created a dairy-free ice cream line and a sugar-free option for diabetic children and others who need it—because I want everyone to feel seen and included.

    I’m a disabled business owner, and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned. I enjoy helping others—especially those who want to start a business but don’t have the resources. I do a lot of research and pride myself on being resourceful.

    I’m excited for this new opportunity to show people how fun, creative, and simple dessert-making can be!

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    YOU40 PIZZA

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Sep 17
    3:30 - 5:00 PM

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    Grades   8th - 12th

    $ 35.00
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    YOU41 PIZZA

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Sep 17
    5:00 - 6:30 PM

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    Grades   3rd - 7th

    $ 35.00
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    YOU42 PIES

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Oct 15
    3:30 - 5:00 PM

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    Grades   8th - 12th

    $ 35.00
    per person
    YOU43 PIES

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Oct 15
    5:00 - 6:30 PM

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    Grades   3rd - 7th

    $ 35.00
    per person
    YOU44 COTTON CANDY

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Nov 19
    3:30 - 5:00 PM

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    Grades   8th - 12th

    $ 35.00
    per person
    YOU45 COTTON CANDY

      Bonnie M Townsend


    Albert Lea High School : FACS Room / D202
    Wednesday, Nov 19
    5:00 - 6:30 PM

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    Grades   3rd - 7th

    $ 35.00
    per person