Celebrate 85 years of education at the Handke Center in Elk River on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The event, featuring free food, fun and refreshments, runs from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Handke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River.
The Handke Center, formerly Elk River High School, opened its doors on Jan. 12, 1931.
Handke has served every age level possible since then, and now it is the heart of the Elk River Area School District’s early childhood, Community Education and alternative programs.