Moorhead Community Education Catalog • Winter 2025
Community Education Community Education
Amena Chaudhry
Amena grew up between Toronto, Canada and Pakistan and moved to Moorhead in 2007. She embarked on her journey with sourdough after a series of health issues led her to research low glycemic index foods. Sourdough kept popping up in her research and she decided to learn all she could about it. She acquired a starter sample from a friend and began baking! Eight months later she launched her microbakery, Hannoun Sourdough and now shares her gut-friendly, low glycemic index bread and other baked goods with her customers. She is working to scale-up her business and eventually have a presence at local Markets. She currently takes orders through her facebook page for Saturday porch pick-ups and is teaching Sourdough for Starters classes with Community Ed.
Community Education Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our school district by extending learning opportunities to residents of all ages and abilities and by identifying community needs and developing cooperative relationships between school and community to meet those needs.
Courses for Adults ART, MUSIC & CULTURE
Abstract Multimedia Acrylic Painting
Participants will be provided a canvass, paint, brushes and pallet knives. With these tools and many different mediums the class will create their one of a kind painting ready to frame.
AE80 - Bracken Rourke
2 Tue, 3/18-3/25, 6-8 PM
Cotton Lake Tile , 418 15th St N, Fargo
$79 ($74)*
Adult Canvas Painting
Grab your friends, and relax while painting a canvas with Laura. Whether you are an experienced painter, or just beginning, Laura will take you step by step through this process as you create your own masterpiece.
All courses will be held at Vista 203, 2777 34th St S:
AE76 - Laura Ronngren
$44 ($39)*
AE76A
Thu, 1/16, 6-8 PM
AE76B
Thu, 2/6, 6-8 PM
AE76C
Thu, 3/6, 6-8 PM
American Sign Language Basics For Adults
Learn basic signs for conversational communication and some deaf culture in this introductory course.
All courses will be held at Vista 207, 2777 34th St S:
AE34 - Michele Rolewitz
$84 ($79)*
AE34A
6 Mon, 1/6-2/24, 6-7:30 PM
AE34B
7 Mon, 3/3-4/28, 6-7:30 PM
Dreamcatchers
Dreamcatcher's are made from beautiful Red Willow and Sinew, and you will learn how to hand make this special item which is an indigenous good luck symbol. Fee includes materials.
AE16 - Christy M Goulet
Thu, 2/13, 5-6:30 PM
Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
Figure Drawing
Get sent on the path toward becoming more adept at drawing people and the way you see them with comfort and ease, regardless of your artistic or creative level of expertise. Artistic principles such as line, shape, form and rhythm, and elements such as the human figure, scale, proportion and shading will be discussed.
Materials Needed: A graphite drawing pencil set, a stick of charcoal, sketchbook or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.
AE91 - John David Berdahl
2 Wed, 1/22-1/29, 5:30-7:30 PM
Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S
$54 ($49)*
NEW Beginner Crochet 1– Cowl
Learn the basics of crochet while you create a warm and cute cowl. Students will learn the basic crochet stitches and bring home a finished product. All students are welcomed, whether you are learning crochet for the first time or solidifying your crochet knowledge. Supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and be ready to learn.
AE47 - Amanda L Roob
Wed, 1/22, 5-7:30 PM
Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
ART, MUSIC & CULTURE Courses for Adults
NEW Beginner Crochet 2 – Hat
Prerequisite is Beginning Crochet 1 or knowledge of single and double crochet.
Continue learning about Crochet while you create a cute and cozy hat. Students will learn additional crochet stitches and techniques and bring home a finished product. Supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and be ready to learn.
AE43 - Amanda L Roob
Thu, 2/20, 5-7:30 PM
Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
Glazing Ceramic Tile
Participants will be given instruction on glazing techniques to create 4”, 6”, and 8” inch trivets and coasters.
AE66 - Bracken Rourke
2 Sat, 2/8-2/15, 2-4 PM
6289 18th St S, Fargo
$79 ($74)*
Hand Building with Clay for Adults - Clay Containers
This class is perfect for beginners and those with experience just wanting to play in the clay. Projects will be using a variety of clay techniques along with slipping and scoring. We will also be working on pinch pot building techniques to create clay containers. Once they are complete, they will be painted with a clay-based paint. They take two weeks to dry before they can be fired. They are dipped in a clear glaze and fired again. The projects will be dropped off at the main office and you will be notified when they are ready to be picked up.
AE51 - Carrie Ness Savageau
Tue, 1/14, 6-8 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
Hand Building with Clay for Adults - Clay Luminaries
This class is perfect for beginners and those with experience just wanting to play in the clay. Projects will be using a variety of clay techniques along with slipping and scoring. We will also be working on slab rolling hand building techniques to create clay luminaries. Once they are complete, they will be painted with a clay-based paint. They take two weeks to dry before they can be fired. They are dipped in a clear glaze and fired again. The projects will be dropped off at the main office and you will be notified when they are ready to be picked up.
AE52 - Carrie Ness Savageau
Thu, 2/13, 6-8 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
Intro to Stained Glass - Entwined Hearts sun catcher
In this beginners class you will learn how to copper foil, solder and finish an Entwined Hearts suncatcher. All supplies and safety equipment provided.
AE72 - Randi Jo Zimney
Wed, 2/5, 5-7 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$64 ($59)*
Intro to Stained Glass - Holiday Gnome Ornament or Suncatcher
In this beginners class you will learn how to copper foil, solder and finish a Holiday Gnome ornament or suncatcher. All supplies and safety equipment provided.
AE67 - Randi Jo Zimney
Thu, 12/5, 5-7 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$64 ($59)*
Courses for Adults ART, MUSIC & CULTURE
Intro to Stained Glass Monstera Leaf
In this beginners class you will learn how to copper foil, solder and finish a Monstera leaf suncatcher. All supplies and safety equipment provided.
All courses will be held at Vista 204, 2777 34th St S:
AE14 - Randi Jo Zimney
$74 ($69)*
AE14A
2 Wed, 2/19-2/26, 5-7 PM
AE14B
2 Wed, 3/19-3/26, 5-7 PM
NEW Learn about Color and Bookmaking
Painting or scrapbooking, decorating a room, putting together a coordinating wardrobe – these all require a knowledge and appreciation of color and color mixing. We will work at alleviating the color frustration, misinformation and intimidation with color paints as our main tools. Be prepared to smile, and sigh with pleasure as ranges of new and different colors come to life. We will also make a simple reference book out of your artistic color testing results as a handy reference for future artistic projects. There is a weekly homework component because color needs practice.
Materials needed: paints, at least one larger paper bag, some old magazines, glue stick, compass, ruler, pencil, erasers, brushes and watercolor paper. You may also purchase a kit by contacting Anne at least 3 weeks before the class starts so that she can mail them out.
AE106 - Anne Kaese
3 Tue, 1/21-2/4, 6-8 PM
Virtual
$59 ($54)*
Mosaic Tile
Participants will be given instructions and examples on creating a serving tray using ceramic tile and split agates.
All courses will take place at 6289 18th St S, Fargo:
AE38 - Bracken Rourke
$109 ($99)*
AE38A
3 Sat, 1/11-1/25, 2-4 PM
AE38B
3 Sat, 3/1-3/15, 2-4 PM
Introduction to Voiceovers (Ages 18 & up)
Explore the craft of voiceovers! Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success in this growing remote working industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. One-time, 90 minute, one-onone, video-chat class! Learn more: http://www. voicesforall.com/ooo Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.
AE26 - Alicia Midgley & Voices for All 18 Sun, 12/1-3/30
Virtual
$49 ($44)*
Taking Great Photos
What makes a great photograph? What is it about a picture’s subject or composition that makes it so arresting, mesmerizing or bold? Discover how you can capture stunning, stark and tender snapshots. Capture images of nature, wildlife, places and people right away. All skill levels are welcome. Materials needed: smart device or a digital camera.
AE14 - John David Berdahl
2 Wed, 2/19-2/26, 5:30-7:30 PM
Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S
$54 ($49)*
ART, MUSIC & CULTURE Courses for Adults
Introduction to Silversmithing
Do you like wearing silver jewelry? Learn to use tools and gain skills necessary to fabricate simple silver jewelry pieces. Get hands-on experience using a torch, saw, hammer and pliers. Make two simple sterling rings to keep. Additional class dates are available upon request as well as appointments for larger parties.
All courses will be held at Dakota Fine Art, 11 8th St S, Fargo:
AE13 - J.Malcom Thompson
$119 ($114)*
AE13A
Mon, 12/2, 6-9 PM
AE13B
Mon, 12/16, 6-9 PM
AE13C
Mon, 1/6, 6-9 PM
AE13D
Mon, 1/20, 6-9 PM
AE13E
Mon, 2/3, 6-9 PM
AE13F
Mon, 2/24, 6-9 PM
AE13G
Mon, 3/10, 6-9 PM
AE13H
Mon, 3/24, 6-9 PM
Oil Painting for Adults
Come and learn oil painting techniques to create a winter landscape painting. Learn the different mediums used and how to use a variety of paint brushes. The first night we will prepare the canvas with an undercoat using black, grey, and white gesso. The second night will focus on the sky, clouds, and background. The third night you will learn techniques for trees, rivers, and mountains. On the final night we will work on adding all the details to create a finished product.
AE50 - Carrie Ness Savageau
4 Thu, 1/9-1/30, 6-8 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$59 ($54)*
Seeing Things Differently: The Short Course in Sketching
This course was designed for people who lack confidence in drawing skills or never took the time to learn how to observe and sketch the world around them. This course covers the basics of contour line, basic forms, and value shading. Instructor has over 40 years of teaching and art experience.
Materials needed: sketchbook (at least 8"x 11"), No. 2 pencil (HB), 6B drawing pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser.
AE9 - Barbara Benda Tue, 1/14, 1-3:30 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
Seeing Things Differently Part II: Expanding Your Sketching Skills
Prerequisite: Seeing Things Differently: the Short Course in Sketching
This second level course will introduce additional techniques for sketching including gesture drawing, grid drawing, drawing faces, and understanding angles.
Materials needed: sketchbook (at least 8"x 11"), No. 2 pencil (HB), 6B drawing pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser.
AE10 - Barbara Benda Thu, 1/16, 1-3:30 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$39 ($34)*
More American Sign Language for Adults
Learn additional signs for conversational communication and some of the culture of the deaf in the introductory courses.
All courses will be held at Vista 209, 2777 34th St S:
AE39 - Michele Rolewitz
$84 ($79)*
AE39A
8 Tue, 1/7-2/25, 6-7:30 PM
AE39B
8 Tue, 3/4-4/22, 6-7:30 PM
Courses for Adults ART, MUSIC & CULTURE
The Secret to Landscape Painting
Learn the discipline of landscape painting. Explore and uncover techniques to help you grow and evolve. Become more confident in undertaking the processes of conceptualizing, sketching and applying acrylic paints to create a finished piece you are proud of. All skill levels are welcome. Paints and canvas are provided.
Materials needed: 2-3 acrylic paint brushes and a container to hold water.
AE45 - John David Berdahl
2 Wed, 12/11-12/18, 5:30-7:30 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$44 ($39)*
The Art of Composition: A Guide to Pencil Drawing
The Art of Composition: A Guide to Pencil Drawing is an ideal class for artists, students and anyone who is interested in developing their skills in pencil drawing. It covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of pencil drawing, the principles of composition, and the techniques used to create realistic and expressive drawings.
Materials needed: graphite drawing pencil set, a stick of charcoal, set of colored pencils and chalk pastels, sketch-book or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.
AE99 - John David Berdahl
2 Tue, 3/18-3/25, 5:30-7:30 PM Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S $54 ($49)*
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
This course is for people who know some Spanish and want to practice in-person conversational skills. Reading and grammar may be included, but the class will mainly consist of discussions on a variety of topics.
AE23 - Cara Cody-Braun
6 Thu, 1/9-2/13, 6:30-7:30 PM
Horizon Middle School West 507, 3601 12th Ave S
$64 ($59)*
Calligraphy – Get your Irish on with the Uncial Hand
Calligraphy is the age-old art of beautiful writing. This basic class will focus on the comprehensive study of the 26 elegant Uncial letterforms. Calligraphy classes offer you a chance to relax, have fun, and learn a time-honored skill; they also increase your hand-eye coordination, patience, and aesthetic awareness. This concentration will slow you down, and let creativity in. Lessons will comprise a theory section, forms, practice, review, and a project. There is a weekly homework component because calligraphy needs practice.
Materials needed: pencil, eraser, ruler or T-square, notebook, file folder, reading glasses (if needed), calligraphy marker 2.5mm or a parallel pen 2.4mm. Contact Anne for more info or purchase suggestions.
AE113 - Anne Kaese
3 Thu, 1/16-1/30, 6-8 PM
Virtual
$64 ($59)*
NEW Decorated Letters
Join us and learn something new in an easy to learn, traditional art form. No experience is necessary. Put brush and paint to paper and create a small decorated letter for your use on stationary or as a gift. You will learn painting and decorating techniques using modern tools for the recreation of ancient art.
Materials needed: paints (preferably gouache with red, yellow, blue, white, black), gold Gelli roll pen, white Gelli roll or similar, hot press watercolor paper, fine waterproof marker like a Micro, pencil, eraser, fine paint brushes. You can also buy a kit from Anne for $25.
AE115 - Anne Kaese
2 Fri, 2/21-2/28, 4-6:30 PM
Virtual
$39 ($34)*
COOKING Courses for Adults
NEW Cookie Decorating: Taylor's Version
Calling all SWIFTIES!!! Join us for "Taylor's Version" of Cookie decorating, where you'll learn to decorate cookies inspired by T Swift and her iconic albums and lyrics. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced decorator, we'll guide you through fun icing techniques. We can't wait to enjoy a playlist of Taylor's hits while we craft delicious themed treats!
AE2 - Katie Krumwiede
Thu, 3/6, 6:30-8:30 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$54 ($49)*
Fry Bread Tacos
Join us as we cook together and make traditional fry bread tacos. Top this tasty bread with hamburger and your favorites such as lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and more.
AE95 - Christy M Goulet
Thu, 12/12, 5-7 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S
$39 ($34)*
Healthy, Homemade Vegan Indian Recipes
Healthy, home style, and delicious vegan Indian recipes will be shared and enjoyed with Akanksha. Join your friends and take on a new experience with good food and instruction.
AE73 - Akanksha Advani
Wed, 1/15, 5:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S
$44 ($39)*
Indian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine is rich in its flavors and robust spices. Come and join us with your family or friends and enjoy the evening preparing authentic Non Vegetarian recipes and enjoy the warm comforting meal in class. This recipe could also be a recipe for a special occasion.
AE40 - Akanksha Advani
Wed, 3/12, 5:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S
$44 ($39)*
NEW Japanese Miso Ramen from Scratch
This class is not about instant ramen. In fact, we will be making Japanese miso ramen from scratch. We will start with making ramen noodles. Then, we’ll braise cha shu chicken and make miso broth. We will serve our ramen with marinated soft-boiled eggs and different toppings.
AE85 - Ploy Khunisorn
Tue, 12/10, 6-8 PM
Virtual $35
NEW Thai Street Food
Thai cuisine is full of aromatic ingredients, cooking styles and dish decorations. In this online interactive class, we’ll make 3 popular and delicious Thai dishes from scratch including Thai vermicelli salad, Thai coconut soup, and pad Thai with chicken.
AE88 - Ploy Khunisorn Mon, 1/13, 6-8 PM
Virtual $35
Courses for Adults COOKING
Embrace the light and delicate flavors of Vietnamese cuisine known for fresh herbs, vegetables and dipping sauce. In this online interactive cooking class, we’ll make Vietnamese fresh rolls with dipping sauce and Vietnamese noodle soup (pho) with chicken.
AE81 - Ploy Khunisorn Mon, 3/3, 6-8 PM
Virtual $35
Non
Vegetarian Indian Appetizers
Do you have a Chef inside you? Discover the most exquisite flavors and enjoy the class preparing hearty appetizers.
AE36 - Akanksha Advani Wed, 12/11, 5:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th
Ave S
$44 ($39)*
Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish
This class will allow participants to learn about the sacred Manoomin/Wild Rice which is genetically unique to Minnesota by receiving a hand out of the Ojibwe Creation Story which tells of how this sacred food was brought to the Minnesota Ojibwe People. This class highlights easy cooking skills which will result in a ready to eat hotdish.
AE90 - Christy M Goulet Thu, 3/20, 5-7 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S
$39 ($34)*
Sheppard’s or Cottage Pie Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes & Chocolate Stout Cake
Are you looking for something unique and memorable to serve this St. Patrick’s Day or a simple heartwarming meal that will hit all the notes of comfort and deliciousness especially during the cold days of winter? Do you enjoy the decadence of chocolate for dessert? Whatever the case, you will enjoy a wonderful new spin on the classic meal of Sheppard’s Pie Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes, and decadent Chocolate Stout Cake with a wonderful almost “froth-like” frosting for Dessert!
AE44 - Tess Georgakopoulos Sat, 3/8, 4-6:30 PM
Virtual $45
Soft Pretzels, Beer Cheese Dip & Italian Meatball Slider Sandwiches
Learn to make soft pretzels with beer cheese dip & Italian meatball slider sandwiches from scratch; everything from the dough for the pretzels and rolls, beer cheese and meatballs will be made fresh. Crowd pleasing goodness during the game or any time of year.
Warm, delicious, soothing, satisfying soups are such a welcome treat for dinner any time of year. All the stresses of the day seem to melt away with the smell of freshly made soup that brings smiles to the entire family. Have some fun participating in this virtual cook-along class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian bread bowls.
AE21 - Tess Georgakopoulos Sat, 1/25, 4-6:30 PM
Virtual
$39
COOKING Courses for Adults
Sourdough Bread for Starters
If you've heard the hype about sourdough and wanted to get a taste of what it's like to eat and bake sourdough bread, then this class is for you. You'll get to experience the basics of the sourdough process, learn about the benefits of sourdough, and ask all your questions while we bake a few loaves of bread together. You'll get to taste, prep and take home a loaf to bake along with instructions, and leave with a personal connection with a local sourdough microbakery owner. Price includes a banneton (a bread proofing basket) to keep and bring your dough home in.
All courses will be held at MHS Career Academy, Culinary Arts Lab, 2800 27th Ave S:
Have some fun participating in this virtual cookalong class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian bread bowls or rolls.
AE31 - Tess Georgakopoulos Sat, 2/22, 4-6:30 PM
Virtual $45
Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
Lets have fun and learn to make an authentic Vegetarian recipe packed with full flavors and spices from one of the most prominent regions of India. Enjoy the warm hearty recipe prepared in class. This recipe could also be used for a special occasion.
AE30 - Akanksha Advani Wed, 2/12, 5:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S
$44 ($39)*
Bookkeeping Certificate
How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.
LERN27
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual $495
Certificate in Customer Service
Customer service is now essential for business and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important. Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success.
Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. You will also take away some extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else.
LERN40
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual $245
Certificate in Mastering Excel
A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery, then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques. Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.
LERN56
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual $495
Certificate in Quickbooks
Save time, track money, and get important insights with Quickbooks Online. Quickbooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There area patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software. Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced Quickbooks Online topics. A free trial version of the software is provided to use during the class.
LERN21
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual $195
CERTIFICATIONS Courses for Adults
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish classdesigned specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanishspeaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.
AED29
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$290
HR for Non HR Managers Certificate
You as a manager are on the front lines of human resources (HR) for your organization. Upskill your knowledge about HR. Conquer one of the essential competencies for a successful manager, moving up, and contributing to the productivity of your organization. Crush it with your people. Whether you work with a small organization or a large one with HR specialists, you play a critical role in creating a positive HR environment. Know what every manager needs to know about HR.
LERN18
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual
$495
SQL Certificate
Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst. You ll first learn about relational database structures, the history and uses of Structured Query Language, and how to use Structured Query Language to create a database, add records to database tables, and how to use SQL queries to extract meaningful data from database tables. You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You’ll also learn how to alter data in a database and how to gather significant statistics from data stored in a database. Finally, you'll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. This certificate will enhance your competitiveness in the field of database administration and data analyst jobs. Requirements: - Windows 10 or later. Macs are not compatible.
LERN92
Starting Mon, 1/6
Virtual
$595
Strategic Planning Certificate
Strategic planning is an activity that all leaders do, and only leaders do. It is an essential skill to acquire for emerging and developing leaders. As some 70% of strategic plans fail or are not implemented fully, unearth the secrets and tactics for the successful strategic planning. Solidify your skill set and conquer this challenging and exciting area of leadership.
LERN19
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual $495
Courses for Adults CERTIFICATIONS
Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge and advanced skills needed to safeguard networks, data and systems from cyber attacks. Conquer the core principles of cybersecurity, develop strategies to protect networks, and gain hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. Come away with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
LERN66
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$495
Management Certificate
Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers and emerging leaders. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. Then you will explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization. Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value.
LERN31
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual
$595
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The United Nations reports that creative and cultural industries (CCI) generate annual revenues of US$ 2,250 billion and nearly 30 million jobs worldwide, employing more people aged 15 to 29 than any other sector. To improve diversity, achieve equity, and foster inclusion one must be intentional, consistent, and courageous.
LERN35
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual
$495
Supervisory and Leadership Certificate
Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand, and insightful methods for new and experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor's role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader.
LERN93
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$395
Digital Marketing Certificate
Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.
LERN34
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual
$495
Podcasting
Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business.
LERN33
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$245
Social Media for Business Certificate
From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.
LERN36
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$495
Certificate in Business Writing
Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Begin with understanding the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals.
LERN20
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$495
Certificate in Leadership Development
Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task completion, building relationships with your subordinates, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner, and addressing challenging goals. Then learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/ exhibit in for influencing others. You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say, what not to say; what to do, what not to do.
LERN30
Starting Mon, 3/3
Virtual
$395
Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate
The Adobe software tools Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop are the leading software for graphic design. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Software Requirements: Access to the Adobe software tools required. For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course.
LERN65
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$545
Coding Certificate
Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today and a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.
LERN49
Starting Mon, 2/3
Virtual
$595
NEW Intro to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide
Journaling is simply recording your thoughts, feelings and insights in a written, drawn or typed format. It can be done on paper or on a computer, and it's a low- cost way to improve your mental health. Journaling can help you reduce stress, improve your self-awareness, as well as prioritize problems, fears and concerns, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk.
AE104 - LeeAnne Krusemark
Fri, 3/7, 4-6 PM
Virtual
$39 ($34)*
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight; submit manuscripts the correct way; find the right publisher for your work; write irresistible query letters; determine when and how to get an agent; 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.
AE103 - LeeAnne Krusemark
Wed, 2/26, 6-8 PM
Virtual
$39 ($34)*
Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites
You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel.
AE102 - LeeAnne Krusemark
Wed, 2/26, 4-6 PM
Virtual
$39 ($34)*
Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog
Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product or information you want to share. You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
AE105 - LeeAnne Krusemark
Sat, 3/8, 11 AM-1 PM
Virtual
$39 ($34)*
NEW When Opposites Attract—How Not to Repel Each Other!
Opposites really do attract. It's romantic, especially in the beginning. But over time it can also become problematic—particularly if one person in the relationship is an extrovert and the other is an introvert. How do you not drive your partner nuts, and vice versa? How can you be healthy and happy, both as individuals and as a couple? Learn how the science of extroversion/introversion—and a little mutual understanding and grace—can enrich your relationship and strengthen it for the long haul.
All courses will be held at Vista 120, 2777 34th St S:
AE94 - Gail Nelson & Peter Vogt
$19
AE94A
Wed, 12/4, 7-8:30 PM
AE94B
Wed, 1/15, 7-8:30 PM
AE94C
Wed, 3/26, 7-8:30 PM
HOME & GARDEN Courses for Adults
NEW Let's Propagate!
Learn how to divide and propagate your favorite houseplants while learning more about growing plants indoors.
All courses will be held at Vista 203, 2777 34th St S:
AE99 - Jill Patrie
$19 ($15)*
AE99A
Tue, 1/7, 6-7:30 PM
AE99B
Tue, 2/11, 6-7:30 PM
PERSONAL FINANCE
Extreme Couponing
Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items; how to find the best coupon apps and websites; how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings.
AE101 - LeeAnne Krusemark
Tue, 2/25, 3-4 PM
Virtual
$34 ($29)*
Courses for Adults
Social Security Strategies and Planning
In this course we will discuss Social Security and Medicare options, answer questions, and you will leave with a better understanding of healthcare costs in retirement.
AE28 - Kurt Nygaard Wed, 1/15, 6-8 PM Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$10
CAPLP Homestretch Class
Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? Join us to learn everything you need to know before you become a homeowner. Our classes feature guest speakers who are experts in the field such a realtors, lenders and financial advisors who give guidance and tips based on the Homestretch curriculum and their real-life experiences. We hold monthly Homeownership classes at $25 a ticket. You'll walk away with knowledge on the homeownership process, a step-by-step manual, money management ideas to create savings, tips on debt reduction, building a good credit rating and a newfound confidence! Scan the QR code to see the dates and times of classes and sign up today!
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Symptoms are different for women than for men so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. You have the power to control, prevent, and in some cases, reverse heart disease. We’ll discuss signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a heart attack, hormones and your heart, foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease, helpful nutrients, exercises, and the four numbers you need to know that could save your life.
AE109 - Janice Novak
Mon, 2/3, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual $34 ($29)*
Acupressure to Assist Weight Loss
Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.
AE112 - Janice Novak
Tue, 3/25, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual $34 ($29)*
Chair Yoga
Are you interested in Yoga but not interested in getting onto the floor? Chair Yoga is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. Chair yoga is practiced either sitting or using chairs for support and is designed to mindfully increase range of motion while making yoga accessible to people recovering from an injury, mobility limitations, or balance concerns. Find your center and get grounded in body and mind in this gentle class. Appropriate for students of all levels. No Yoga experience needed.
All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:
AE59 - Karla Hensrud-Wagner & Lori Hill
$59 ($54)*
AE59A
4 Wed, 1/8-1/29, 10-10:45 AM
AE59B
4 Wed, 2/5-2/26, 10-10:45 AM
AE59C
4 Wed, 3/5-3/26, 10-10:45 AM
Finding Ease in Your Back - 3 Part Series
Your back works hard for you creating stability for posture and allowing mobility with bending and twisting in multiple directions! Come and explore your back using breath and small gentle movements. You will learn how to bring ease to the back and uncover habits that may be creating discomfort. We will meet three times. Our first meeting is in person as a small group (1/7). The second gathering is as a small group ONLINE (1/11) and the third meeting is a private yoga therapy session.
AE8 - Camelia Lamey
2 Tue/Sat, 1/7-1/11, 6:30-8 PM
HeartSprings Community Healing Center , 2010 Elm St N, Fargo
$79
WELLNESS, FITNESS & RECREATION Courses for Adults
How to Beat Belly Bloat
Have you ever found that in the a.m. your waistband fits fine but by mid-afternoon, it’s squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or, no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle – the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor.
AE110 - Janice Novak
Tue, 2/18, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual
$34 ($29)*
Intro to Movement and Meditation for Stress Management Workshop
Discover how your breathing habits influence your body's ease and tension in this immersive workshop. Explore the art of integrating nutritious movement patterns that enhance sensory motor awareness and erase sensory motor amnesia. Engage in a series of gentle somatic yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais techniques, visualizations, and meditation to help you improve alignment, balance, dynamic stability, and strength. This workshop offers a focused, hands-on approach to help you move more efficiently through daily life with greater awareness and ease.
AE37 - Lori Hill
Sat, 1/4, 12:30-2 PM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$49 ($44)*
Intro to Melt Method - Restore the Core Workshop
Join us for a 4-week series dedicated to enhancing pelvic stability, mobility, and core control through the MELT Method. Designed for those experiencing pelvic or SI joint dysfunction, incontinence, or prolapse, this series will help you reconnect with the deep intrinsic muscles of the pelvic floor and improve the timing of your hips. Each week, you’ll progressively build skills to support better pelvic health and function, empowering you to move with greater ease and confidence.
AE19 - Lori Hill Sat, 3/1, 12:30-2 PM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$49 ($44)*
Intro to Yoga Fundamentals for Bone Health Workshop
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with a special emphasis on bone health in this informative workshop. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to refresh your skills, you'll learn foundational poses and techniques that support bone strength and stability. Discover how yoga can be beneficial for conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis, backed by studies showing its positive impact on bone health. Join Lori Hill, a certified Yoga for Osteoporosis teacher, and learn how to safely perform yoga poses designed to enhance your bone health and overall well-being.
AE33 - Lori Hill
Sat, 2/1, 12:30-2 PM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$49 ($44)*
NEW Introduction to Social Dance for Couples
Tired of watching the dance floor from the wall or your chair? Time to learn the basics and get out there and enjoy yourself. We will cover Two-Step, Waltz, and Swing basics from leading & following to WOW! Forty + years of experience as an instructor, so I promise you will be in good hands. Course price and registration is per couple, only one registration is required.
AE83 - Maureen McDonald-Hins
7 Thu, 1/16-2/27, 6:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Gym, 2800 27th Ave S
$74 ($69)*
Kickboxing/Street Self-defense (Ages 13+)
This 50-Minute class is a hybrid cardio workout meets self-defense class designed to teach you the basics of self-defense while getting a great workout, meeting new people, and relieving stress.
AE15 - Alexis Potter
8 Tue, 2/4-3/25, 7:30-8:20 PM
Shou Shu Self Defense, 900 1st Ave N
$50
JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center & Balance
Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health, and well- being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response and decrease depression and anxiety.
AE111 - Janice Novak Mon, 3/24, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual
$34 ($29)*
Movement and Meditation for Stress Management- 4 week series
Join us for a 4-week series that dives deep into understanding how your breathing habits impact your overall well-being. Each week, you'll learn to create and integrate movement patterns that promote sensory motor awareness and address sensory motor amnesia. Through a blend of gentle somatic yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais, visualizations, and meditation, you'll practice movements that enhance alignment, balance, dynamic stability, and strength.
AE42 - Lori Hill
4 Fri, 1/10-1/31, 10:30-11:30 AM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$59 ($54)*
Melt Method - Restore the Core - 4 week series
Join us for a 4-week series dedicated to enhancing pelvic stability, mobility, and core control through the MELT Method. Designed for those experiencing pelvic or SI joint dysfunction, incontinence, or prolapse, this series will help you reconnect with the deep intrinsic muscles of the pelvic floor and improve the timing of your hips. Each week, you’ll progressively build skills to support better pelvic health and function, empowering you to move with greater ease and confidence.
AE11 - Lori Hill
4 Fri, 3/7-3/28, 10:30-11:30 AM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$59 ($54)*
Courses for Adults WELNESS, FITNESS & RECREATION
NEW Qi Gong: Energy Medicine Practice
Qi Gong is a medicinal movement practice and utilizes breath, movement, and visualization to 'massage' the energy pathways in the body to maintain health and wellbeing with this holistic practice for body, mind and spirit. Come learn from a Dr. of Chinese Medicine about fundamental concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to the movements, as well as how to apply this to your own self care practice at home.
Materials needed: comfortable clothing you can move in and a water bottle.
AE25 - Dr Greta
3 Wed, 12/4-12/18, 10-11 AM
The Wellspring , 2702 12th Ave S
$79 ($74)*
AstroCosmo 101
While astrology, zodiac signs and planetary info can be easily found by a click of a button, this course shares information not found on the web. Come learn about wisdom the universe is sharing with us all the time and how to start to utilize it as a guide on this spiral path. Bring a journal and writing utensil.
All courses will be held at The Wellspring, 2702 12th Ave S:
AE24 - Dr Greta
$64 ($59)*
AE24A
Tue, 12/3, 7-8:15 PM
AE24B
Thu, 1/9, 7-8:15 PM
AE24C
Wed, 2/5, 7-8:15 PM
AstroCosmo 102
Prerequisite: AstroCosmo 101
This course continuation will expand upon what was learned in AstroCosmo 101. Come for additional concepts and aspects of astrology and cosmology as well as Q & A. Materials Needed: journal and writing utensil.
AE120 - Dr Greta
Thu, 2/6, 7-8 PM
The Wellspring , 2702 12th Ave S
$64 ($59)*
Walking with Ease - 3 Part Series
Join me in finding stability, fluidity, and ease in walking. The movements practiced in this class will enhance communication and connection between the moving parts of functional walking creating a sense of safety, comfort, and desire to walk more. Our first meeting is in person as a small group (2/4). The second gathering is as a small group ONLINE (2/8) and the third meeting is a private yoga therapy session.
AE4 - Camelia Lamey
2 Tue/Sat, 2/4-2/8, 6:30-8 PM
HeartSprings Community Healing Center, 2010 Elm St N, Fargo
$79
Pilates Strength
Pilates Strength like Yoga Strength uses weights is a revolutionary method that combines a Pilates with strength training to provide a transformational workout designed to sculpt, lengthen, and challenge every muscle. You’ll also tone the body, increase bone density, and help prevent osteoporosis when practicing both Pilates and strength training.
All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:
AE98 - Amanda Nordick
$64 ($59)*
AE98A
4 Mon, 1/6-1/27, 5:45-6:30 PM
AE98B
4 Mon, 2/3-2/24, 5:45-6:30 PM
AE98C
4 Mon, 3/3-3/24, 5:45-6:30 PM
WELLNESS, FITNESS & RECREATION Courses for Adults
NEW
Sean Nós (Old Style) Irish Dance
This is the dance form that today's Irish hard-shoe dancing originates from. The style is lower to the ground, far less intimidating, but just as much fun as "Riverdance." You can do it. Think "mellow" tap dancing with an Irish flair.
AE12 - Maureen McDonald-Hins
6 Mon, 12/2-1/27, 6:30-8 PM
MHS Career Academy Gym, 2800 27th Ave S
$64 ($59)*
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga will help you recover from birth more harmoniously, release the pains you might be experiencing, and get back in touch with your vital energy, your core strength and inner balance. It is a modified, low-intensity yoga practice and offers the most benefits especially during the first three months after childbirth. This type of yoga is designed to help mothers reconnect, recover, regain abdominal strength, body flexibility and tone.
All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:
AE97 - Karla Hensrud-Wagner & Caroline McGuire
$69 ($64)*
AE97A
4 Sun, 1/5-1/26, 1:30-2:30 PM
AE97B
4 Sun, 2/2-2/23, 1:30-2:30 PM
AE97C
4 Suns, 3/2-3/23, 1:30-2:30 PM
Unwinding the Neck - 3 Part Series
I invite you to uncover habits that could be leading to a tight neck. We will unravel that neck using the breath, small gentle movements and guided meditation. Our first meeting is in person as a small group at Heart Springs Community Healing Center (12/3). The second gathering is as a small group ONLINE (12/7) and the third meeting is a private yoga therapy session.
AE3 - Camelia Lamey Tue, 12/3, 6:30-8 PM
HeartSprings Community Healing Center, 2010 Elm St N, Fargo
$79
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga is designed to help the Motherto-be to feel fit, comfortable, and relaxed during pregnancy. Because pregnancy creates many challenges for the body, in this Yoga Class, you will enjoy a gentle flow of yoga posture specific to Prenatal Yoga, benefiting your changing body and calming the mind. No Prior Yoga experience necessary.
All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:
AE96 - Karla Hensrud-Wagner & Caroline McGuire
$69 ($64)*
AE96A
4 Sun, 1/5-1/26, 2:45-3:45 PM
AE96B
4 Sun, 2/2-2/23, 2:45-3:45 PM
AE96C
4 Sun, 3/2-3/23, 2:45-3:45 PM
NEW Waltzes From Around the World for Couples
Waltz has a beautifully rich history and application throughout the world. As couples, we will learn the basics of leading/following, steps, framework etc. as well as choreographed traditional waltzes from Ireland, Israel, Russia, and more. If you love to waltz, this class is for you. Course price and registration is per couple, only one registration is required.
AE70 - Maureen McDonald-Hins
7 Thu, 1/16-2/27, 8-9:30 PM
MHS Career Academy Gym, 2800 27th Ave S
$74 ($69)*
Zumba is a dance-based fitness program set to Latin and International music, mixing low-intensity and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning party! All levels of fitness are welcome, and no dance background is necessary. Zumba classes combine all elements of fitness –cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and FUN!
Materials needed: water bottle.
All courses will be held at Touchmark Health & Fitness Club, 1200 Harwood Dr S, Fargo:
AE91 - Touchmark Health & Fitness Club
$54 ($49)*
AE91A
8 Sat, 1/4-2/22, 8:45-9:45 AM
AE91B
8 Sat, 3/1-4/26, 8:45-9:45 AM
Yoga Flow with Ease
Wash away the week's stress Thursday evenings by connecting to your source and quieting the mind with a slow sequence of basic yoga poses that incorporate the benefits of Somatics. The result will have you feeling softer in mind, body, and spirit. Modifications will be offered throughout the class, allowing you to choose what works for your body. Props used: yoga mat, blocks, yoga strap, blanket, and firm chair.
All sessions will be Virtual:
AE35 - Camelia Lamey
$54
AE35A
5 Thu, 12/5-1/9, 5:15-6:15 PM
AE35B
5 Thu, 1/16-2/13, 5:15-6:15 PM
AE35C
5 Thu, 2/20-3/20, 5:15-6:15 PM
Yoga for Addiction Recovery Workshop
In this workshop we will look at how yoga can be designed to complement the work of the 12-step program in alleviating the pain and suffering that comes with addiction and relapse. For people recovering from manifestations of addiction, from behavioral addictions to substance abuse as well as supporting those who are impacted by people who live with addiction. Come connect the dots between the ancient wisdom of yoga, and the practical tools of 12-step programs.
AE32 - Karla Hensrud-Wagner Tue, 1/21, 5:30-7:30 PM
Soul Solutions Recovery Center, 1801 38th St S, Fargo
$10
Strong is the New Skinny- Strengthening
Exercises to do at Home
Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL these conditions are the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. The good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health.
AE108 - Janice Novak Mon, 1/13, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual
$34 ($29)*
Yoga Fundamentals for Bone Health- 4 week series
Enhance your yoga practice with a 4-week series focused on bone health. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, this series will guide you through foundational yoga poses and techniques that support bone strength at any age. If you've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you'll gain valuable insights into how yoga can improve bone density and stability, based on scientific studies.
AE29 - Lori Hill
4 Fri, 2/7-2/28, 10:30-11:30 AM
Family Wellness Center Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo
$59 ($54)*
REGISTER FOR ONLINE CLASSES AT:
www.ed2go.com/moorheadce
Complete any of these courses from your home or office at any time of the day or night
Welcome!
Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. The instructors create warm and supportive communities of learners. All courses run for six weeks, two lessons per week. Courses are projectoriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.
Starting Dates for all courses will be: December 18 | January 15
How to Get Started:
1. Visit our Online Instruction Center at: www.ed2go.com/moorheadce. This is where you'll select your course, choose a start date and pay for the course. You'll note that there are many more courses than those listed in this catalog, and you're welcome to take any course at this website.
2. Select the course and the date you'd like to start the class and follow the instructions for enrolling in the course. It's at this point that you'll choose a username and password.
3. Make payment with a credit card.
4. On the start date of the course, log in and go to www.ed2go.com/moorheadce and enter the classroom link using your username and password.
Requirements:
All courses require Internet access, email, one of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer (9.0 or above), Google Chrome or Safari and the latest Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for access to complete course descriptions, student evaluations, instructor biographies, requirements and other information.
NEW Premiere Pro Training
$165
This Adobe Premiere Pro course offers an in-depth exploration of video editing and multimedia production. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, it covers all aspects of Premiere Pro, from the basics of the interface to advanced editing techniques. You will learn how to edit video and audio, apply transitions and effects, and export your projects for various platforms. The Adobe Premiere Pro training also covers color correction, motion graphics, and audio enhancement. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, this course ensures that you understand the software’s capabilities and how to apply these skills in your creative projects. The course covers all topics in the Adobe Premiere Pro certification exam and more, providing you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the field of video editing.
Discover Sign Language
$115
Embark on a journey to master the art of American Sign Language (ASL) and unlock the power of communication with the help of our comprehensive program! In this sign language course, you will learn to skillfully fingerspell, master an array of signs, and confidently engage in conversations using phrases and full sentences. Silent instructional videos throughout the sign language training course provide an immersion in the Deaf experience to showcase proper sign techniques, highlight the importance of facial expressions, and develop fluency for meaningful conversations in this elegant and expressive language. Whether you are interested in learning sign language for personal or professional reasons, our course is perfectly designed to provide a convenient and effective way to achieve your goals. Learn sign language online today!
Creating Web Pages
$129
Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create, and post your very own website. This course will help you plan the content, structure, and layout of your website, create neatly formatted text, build links, and add color, graphics, and tables, as well as understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO.
Courses for Adults ED2GO CLASSES
NEW Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function
$44
This course helps learners understand the relationship between food and emotions; explain the stress response; discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system.
Creative Writing Value Suite
$350
To be a good creative writer, you must have more than just an idea. This Creative Writing Value Suite will give you the tools you need to fully develop your work and create a publishable piece. You will learn important mechanics of writing, develop strong editing skills, and how to give and receive constructive feedback from other writers.
NEW Project Management Basics with PMP® Exam Prep Suite
$270
Our comprehensive online project management fundamentals course is designed to prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Along with PMP prep, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, control, and close any type of project, whether for a computer application, bridge or building, process improvement, new product development, or company reorganization. This course covers the project management body of knowledge, project politics and ethics, project measurements, project closure, and a variety of powerful techniques for generating project ideas. Additionally, you will learn project management methodologies, including agile and predictive, and be prepared for the PMP exam with knowledge of the eight project performance domains and what's new in the PMBOK® 7th edition. Upon completion of this PMP certification training, you will become better prepared to acquire this globally recognized certification from the PMI and be one step closer to standing out to future employers or acquiring a potential promotion with your existing employer.
Resume Writing Workshop $135
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will help you get interviews. This course is invaluable to anyone who wants to improve their resume as it will introduce you to different formats, help you make the most of your work experience, and discover how to use reference to your advantage.
NEW CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Series
$339
This CompTIA A+ prep bundle includes three essential courses that will equip you for the prestigious CompTIA A+ Certification. Explore the inner workings of computers, gain hands-on experience with real-world hardware configurations, and master the art of troubleshooting in the first course. Prepare yourself for the A+ certification exam by diving deep into virtualization, multifunction devices, and various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Take your knowledge to the next level and become a certified tech with expert guidance. In the final course of the A+ certification series, learn the crucial skills of selecting, installing, and servicing video, sound, and portable computers. Discover the intricacies of networking, security, and effective troubleshooting. Gear up for success with our comprehensive CompTIA A+ certification prep! Embark on your journey today and unlock endless possibilities in the world of computer technology.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
$135
Human Anatomy and Physiology focuses on the structure and function of the human body. In this course, we will examine how your body is organized, its basic chemistry, the human cell, cancer, heredity, and the anatomy and physiology of your body's organ systems. We'll also explain how your organ systems work together to allow you to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. In addition, we will discuss different diseases and disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of your body.
Did you know writing careers as a whole are becoming increasingly in demand? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the employment of technical writers is projected to increase 6% by 2031, with an average salary of over $78,000. This online medical writing course can help you get the skills and knowledge you need to make an immediate impact in your new role. From Microsoft Publisher best practices to understanding the different types of medical writing, key medical terminology, and more—you will have the medical writer training employers desire upon course completion.
Computer Skills for the Workplace $129
Confidently apply for jobs knowing that you possess the computer skills needed to perform on the job. This course includes a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 365 to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to prosper in a modern workplace.
Achieving Success with Difficult People $129
Do you want to know how to interact with anyone, regardless of how difficult you perceive them to be? This course will give you the skills to effectively meet your needs while protecting the dignity and rights of others to form more cooperative relationships.
The Individual Excellence course will teach you twelve vital career-enhancing skills. You will establish a clear career path and use skills like interpersonal communication and time management to achieve your goals. You will also learn how to utilize your creativity and problemsolving skills to work through adversity.
NEW Certificate in Depression
$89
This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.
Stock Trading Suite
$340
If you want to learn how to make money in the stock market wisely, this series will give you the tools you need for successful investments. Learn the fundamentals of investing by learning the ins and outs of the stock market, 401K plans, retirement planning, and personal financial goals. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll move on to techniques for valuing stocks, including how to read financial statements and conduct economic research and how to buy, sell, and profit with tools used by professional investors. Complete this series and learn to leverage your investment dollars in any type of market.
Courses for Adults ED2GO CLASSES
NEW Intermediate Skills: Digital Painting with Photoshop
$89
Adobe states that digital painting is almost everywhere you look. This hands-on, projectoriented digital art course provides easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step instructions that teach you how to use Photoshop to color and paint photos or other creative works. This course is perfect for photographers, digital illustrators, graphic designers, or anyone who wants to preserve old family photos who has previous Photoshop experience. You will review digital painting foundations, hand-painting images, brush fundamentals, and mixing and painting.
Administrative Law
$129
This course covers the legal principles governing the administration and regulation of US government agencies. You will learn how agencies are governed, how rules are made and how key agencies administer and enact rules and relevant statutes. You will also learn how matters are adjudicated according to regulations enacted by Congress. This course is based on US laws and regulations.
Advanced Fiction Writing
$115
When you have a talent and a passion for writing, it's important to share it. This course will provide you with the formula for creating and polishing a successful fiction manuscript and getting it published.
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant $135
Learn from a national grant consulting veteran how you can use a basic knowledge of grant and proposal writing to become an expert grant consultant. This course will provide easy-to-follow instructions on starting your own grant consulting business and reaching thousands of people with your work.
Bankruptcy Law
$129
This course will teach you all about General Court rules and document preparation for bankruptcy filing. You will learn the basics of bankruptcy situations and gain a foundation in substantive law for the various types of bankruptcy and filing requirements.
Basic Computer Skills Suite
$350
Learn essential computer skills for the workplace, including keyboarding, Windows 10, Office 2016 and how to troubleshoot PC issues.
Business and Marketing Writing
$135
Expand your writing skills and learn to create copy that achieves business and marketing goals. This course will help you use the power of writing to present a solid, cohesive message to your target audience and improve your chances of getting hired or promoted.
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners
$125
Blogging and Podcasting are great ways to express yourself, but maybe you're not sure how to start. This course will teach you how to successfully plan and create your very own blog and podcast using hands-on exercises and free web tools.
Computer Networking Suite
$350
Learn the fundamentals of networking and prepare for a career in an exciting and fast-growing field.
Corporate Document Drafting
$129
The course will teach you how to write clearly and concisely. You will gain foundational skills for drafting or reviewing legal documents or contracts, as well as grammatical and syntactical principles and draftsmanship.
Digital Marketing Suite
$365
Learn how to develop an Internet marketing plan, use popular social media platforms, and achieve higher positions with major search engines.
Gain a solid foundation in the basics of drawing to become the artist you've always wanted to be. This course will help you become familiar with paper type, drawing styles, techniques, and basic principles of perspective, layout and design.
Entrepreneurship Suite
$355
Take your ideas and turn them into a plan for a successful business. In this series, you will begin by writing a detailed business plan that will improve your chances of obtaining finances and provide you with a strategic direction for your company. Then, learn proven marketing techniques you can implement even with a small budget, types of financing options and where to find them, and how to build policies that will grow with your business.
Explore a Career in Cybersecurity
$125
Getting into cybersecurity can be rewarding and lucrative! In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts can make over $100,000 per year. This course will give you the knowledge to help you decide whether a career in cybersecurity is right for you.
The course will start by introducing the basics of cybersecurity. You will learn the types of threats companies face daily and how a cybersecurity specialist can help prepare for and prevent those threats. Finally, the course will cover cybersecurity learning paths and different types of cybersecurity jobs and salaries.
Financial Analyst Suite
$475
This series will increase your financial awareness and accountability while helping your build marketable skills. Learn the fundamentals of accounting and business with practical analytical skills that will serve you in your personal and professional life and powerful quantitative methods that will have you making better, more informed, and more effective decisions.
Getting Started with Google Workspace
$149
More and more businesses are switching to Google Workspace for their business documents and communications. Are you ready? In this course, you will get experience with nine great Google apps for business and personal use, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and learn how they all work together in a seamless suite.
Grammar Refresher
$115
Develop English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level. This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, phrases, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and more with practical, handson exercises.
How to Get Started in Game Development
$129
Prepare to start developing your own games. This course provides the fundamentals of game development, tools and techniques for better game design decisions, and ways to position your games for success.
Growing Plants for Fun and Profit
$125
Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. This course provides information on licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants, how to produce quality material, and how to market your product.
for Adults with Disabilites CHOICES
If a staff member plans to attend a class or activity with a client, please inform the Community Education staff when registering. They will be listed as a volunteer with no charge for the class.
CHOICES Meditative Painting
Life can be hectic, hurried and rushed. In this meditative painting class, we will slow down the pace of the entire day, and disengage from our own distractions.
CHOICES18 - John David Berdahl
Thu, 1/9, 6-7 PM
Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S
$14
CHOICES Holiday Canvas Creation
Create your own canvas masterpiece as either a gift, or for yourself. John David will help unleash your artistic talents.
CHOICES40 - John David Berdahl
Tue, 12/17, 6-7 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$19
CHOICES Pour Painting
Learn a new, fun and unique way of creating canvas art. Each participant will make 2 canvases to bring home. No prior experience is needed, step-by-step instructions will be provided for this enjoyable evening of pour painting.
CHOICES37 - John David Berdahl
Mon, 2/24, 6-7 PM
Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S
$19
CHOICES Snowflake Bingo
Join us for a wonderful game of bingo on a cold, winter evening. We will have warm beverages and snacks available.
CHOICES22 - Sheila Waclawik
Thu, 1/23, 6-7 PM
Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S
$14
CHOICES Valentines Day Treats
What could be sweeter than making the cutest Valentine treats for your special friend or for yourself? Join us in making cupid crunch, strawberry dipped cookies, Valentine pretzel hearts, and love bug fruit cups.
CHOICES22 - Sheila Waclawik
Thu, 2/13, 6-7 PM
MHS Career Academy, Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S
$14
NEW CHOICES Movie Matinee and Winter Craft
Join us for an afternoon movie on the big screen, popcorn, refreshments, and a winter craft. All supplies are provided.
All courses will be held at Vista 120, 2777 34th St S:
This class is for our younger Swifties, located in our Moorhead Schools. Our host, Katie will guide you through decorating Taylor Swift inspired cookies, complete with T. Swift playlist and some fun trivia. All courses will be held at Moorhead Elementary Schools:
YE2 - Katie Krumwiede
$24
YE2A - Dorothy Dodds Media Center, 4400 24th Ave S
Tue, 3/4, 2:30-3:15 PM
YE2B - Probstfield Maker Space, 2410 14th St S
Tue, 3/11, 2:30-3:15 PM
YE2C - Robert Asp Maker Space, 910 11th St N
Tue, 3/18, 2:30-3:15 PM
YE2D - SGR Green Room, 1201 40th Ave S
Tue, 3/25, 2:30-3:15 PM
Horizon Chess Club (Grades 5-8)
Welcome to our Chess Club for 5th-8th graders, where strategic minds come together to explore the fascinating world of chess. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned chess player, our club offers a supportive and engaging environment for all skill levels. Come be a part of our Chess Club and discover the beauty of this timeless game while having a blast with your fellow students. Checkmate boredom and join the fun.
YE17 - Mara Wessel
18 Wed, 12/11-5/14, 4:15-5:15 PM
Horizon Middle School East Media Center, 3601 12th Ave S
$10
Horizon Clay Club (Grades 5-6)
Clay Club artists will spend 8 weeks exploring the wonderful world of clay. If you like to build and get a little messy, this is the club for you.
YE22 - Samantha Saarion
8 Tue, 1/14-3/4, 4-5 PM
Horizon Middle School West Art Room 417, 3601 12th Ave S
$30
Horizon D & D (Grades 7- 8)
Play D&D and other tabletop role playing games. Nothing is needed to start, but you may want to bring: Chromebook, Dice, Notebook/sketchbook/ graph paper, pencils/pens and after school snacks. Some of the games we play: Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Maus Ritter, and more.
YE18 - Amber Restad
12 Tue, 12/3-3/25, 4-6 PM
Horizon Middle School West Room 141, 3601 12th Ave S
$45 (with t-shirt) $25 (without t-shirt)
Horizon Sketchbook 2 (Grades 5-6)
Let's dive deeper into our sketchbook and push its limits. This course will explore a variety of mediums and techniques to push your sketchbook's limits and hone in your art skills. Sketchbooks and supplies provided. All you need to bring is your creativity.
YE38 - Trudy Marie Stubson
8 Tue, 1/14-3/4, 8-9 AM
Horizon Middle School West Art Room 421, 3601 12th Ave S
$25
NEW 4-H Science Club (Grades 5-6)
Join our exciting 4-H Science Club, where curiosity meets fun! This hands-on program is designed for 5th and 6th graders who love to explore the wonders of science. Each week, students will dive into interactive experiments, creative projects, and engaging challenges that cover topics like chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science. From building volcanoes to creating slime and exploring robotics, our club encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Whether you're a future scientist or just love learning how things work, the Science Club is the perfect place to spark your imagination and discover new passions!
YE16 - Mindy Grant
6 Tue, 1/14-2/18, 4-5:30 PM
Horizon Middle School West 1st Floor Maker Space 6A, 3601 12th Ave S
$30
for Adults with Disabilities CHOICES
Courses for Youth & Family HOBBIES,
Kids & Canvas (Grades 1-8)
Students, get ready for a relaxing, fun and healing art experience as Laura shares her talent with you. Each student will create a work of art on an 11" x 14" painted canvas.
All courses will be held at Moorhead Elementary Schools:
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground techniques. Jiu-Jitsu teaches discipline, respect, cooperation, and confidence. Students work on improving balance, motor control, and the ability to control larger opponents while having fun and training in a safe environment.
YE37 - Alexis Potter
8 Tue, 2/4-3/25, 6:30-7:30 PM
Shou Shu Self Defense, 900 1st Ave N
$149
Kung Fu Kids (Ages 8-12)
Students will learn basic martial art skills, blocks, kicks, and self-defense techniques while making new friends and having fun. By the end of the course students will have a basic understanding of what self-defense martial arts is all about.
All courses will be held at Shou Shu Self Defense, 900 1st Ave N:
YE28 - Alexis Potter
$149
YE28A
8 Mon, 1/27-3/24, 6-7 PM
YE28B
8 Wed, 1/29-3/26, 6-7 PM
Little
Dragons (Ages 5-7)
Help your child develop confidence, discipline, respect, and courage while learning self-defense skills and having fun. Your child will learn basic martial art skills that will help develop their motor skills while also making new friends.
All courses will be held at Shou Shu Self Defense, 900 1st Ave N:
YE27 - Alexis Potter
$129
YE27A
7 Mon, 1/27-3/17, 5:30-6 PM
YE27B
8 Wed, 1/29-3/26, 5:30-6 PM
Courses for Youth & Family
Moorhead Area Public Schools’ Driver Education classroom program is open to high school students age 15 or older living in the Moorhead School District. Register through the Community Education office, 2777 34th St. S., 218-284-3400. Information sheets and registration forms also can be picked up at the Moorhead High activities office. Financial aid is not available through the district.
Students are responsible to bring a Chromebook or internet capable equivalent electronic device to class. Moorhead students are welcome to use their school assigned Chromebook. If a student does not have a device, please contact the Community Education office for rental options at least one week before class.
This 30-hour class prepares students for their instructional permit. Steps for people under 18 years of age to get a Minnesota driver's license:
1. Complete mandatory 30 hours of scheduled classroom instruction. Students cannot be absent or tardy when attending this course. A 90-minute parent component will be scheduled for this class in compliance with Minnesota law. If the parent class is taken then the practice driving hours are reduced from 50 hours to 40.
2. Register for behindthe-wheel training, with a private vendor and receive the blue card. The blue card is issued by the vendor providing the behind-the-wheel instruction and is required to take the state permit test.
3. Take and pass the state permit test. Students registering for the permit test must provide: one primary ID, one secondary ID and the blue card. Primary ID options: state issued ID, current passport or state certified birth certificate. Secondary ID options: Social Security card, student ID with picture and ID number, or certified school transcript. Upon passing the permit test, making payment, and parent/guardian signature, students receive their permit.
4. Complete behind-the-wheel training. Students must have a permit before they can start behindthe-wheel instruction.
5. Complete the six-month practice period. Minnesota law now requires drivers to have a permit for six months before taking the road test. Every driver under the age of 18 who completes behind-the-wheel instruction and is testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a driving log.
6. Pass road test. To take the road test, students must be 16 years old and have had their permit for six months. Drive on provisional license until qualifications for full license are met.
You must complete all 30 hours of scheduled class to be able to get your permit. If the 30 hours are not completed you will have to register and pay full price for the class again. No absences or tardies allowed. Please note location at registration. Students must attend all 30 hours in person. All courses will be held at MHS Career Academy, Room 411, 2800 27th Ave S:
- Troy Olson
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Driving has changed since you first got your license, and taking the SMART drivers course could save you money. The SMART driver course is presented by AARP Driver Safety to seniors to assist them to stay safe drivers, taking into account all the changes that occur as they age. Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued certificates of completion to take to their insurance agents as proof of attending the course. The AARP SMART Driver Course is recognized by Minnesota Driver & Vehicle Services as an approved accident prevention course for drivers 50 years of age and older. Insured drivers 50 years of age or older may be eligible for an appropriate reduction in automobile insurance premium charges valid for three years after completing this course. Please check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility. Payment is required at the time of registration. If you are an AARP member, you will need your membership number to register.
All courses will be held at Vista 120, 2777 34th St S:
AE64 - Beverly Henning
$30 ($25 Reduced Fee for AARP Members)
($5 United Health Care Supplement Members)
AE64A
Tue, 12/3, 12:30-4:30 PM
AE64B
Tue, 12/17, 12:30-4:30 PM
AE64C
Tue, 1/7, 12:30-4:30 PM
AE64D
Tue, 1/21, 12:30-4:30 PM
AE64E
Tue, 3/11, 12:30-4:30 PM
AE64F
Tue, 3/25, 12:30-4:30 PM
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)?
It's a program for families with young children ages birth to kindergarten entry, offered by the Moorhead Area Public School District. ECFE offers a wide variety of classes and services to families. The current offerings are listed here. Put on your play clothes, call your friends and sign up now to begin building skills and making memories.
Look on the following pages for:
Winter/Spring Session
Register Early
Small class sizes ensure personal attention, however Early Childhood Family Education classes fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot.
Location
Classes are held at Vista Center for Education, 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead.
Staff
All ECFE instructors are licensed teachers. They each hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with specialized training in child and family development.
Registration
ECFE classes fill quickly. Register by mail, phone (218-284-3400) or online isd152.org/ CE. Cancellation of a class could occur if the number of participants required to hold the class do not register.
Age Requirements
Child must be required age for classes by the first day of the class. State funding requires that only children ages birth through kindergarten entry may participate in our ECFE programs, unless otherwise indicated.
Class Fees
Tuition rates are indicated with each class description and are payable upon registration. All families are welcome. Moorhead School District residents receive a reduced fee, which you will find in parentheses, behind the fee in each class description. Fee is per family except where noted.
Scholarships for Moorhead Area Public School District Residents
If your budget is too tight to allow for an ECFE class, call us at 218-284-3400 for sliding fee or scholarship information.
Weather-Related Cancellations
Check online at moorheadschools.org or listen to the radio or TV to receive the latest update on any storm-related cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
Unless otherwise specified, if you have to cancel, we can give you a full refund only if you notify the Community Education Office at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class has begun will be given only in extreme circumstances. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a full refund.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Winter/Spring Session
Parent-Child -- Separating Classes
Class Structure: Parents and children spend the first half together working on activities the teacher and room provides. Then we transition into circle time, which may consist of music, finger plays, movement activities, books, flannel board stories, puppets and other child-centered activities. The second half parents discuss topics of interest with each other and a licensed parent educator. Children enjoy play time, remaining with a licensed early childhood educator. You know your child best. If your child is not ready to separate, you can stay with your child the entire class.
WINTER/SPRING FAMILY CONNECTIONS
(birth to kindergarten entry)
MONDAY CLASSES
15 classes, 1/6-5/19
No Monday classes 1/20, 2/17, 3/10, 3/31, 4/21
EPC121A - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 102, $180 ($150)*
EPC121B - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $180 ($150)*
EPC121C - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Vista Room 105, $210 ($180)*
EPC121D - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 102, $180 ($150)*
TUESDAY CLASSES
19 classes, 1/7-5/20 No Tuesday classes 3/11
EPC121E - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $228 ($190)*
EPC121F - 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Vista Room 102, $266 ($228)*
EPC121G - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 104, $228 ($190)*
EPC121H - 5-7 p.m.
Vista Room 102, $266 ($228)*
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
19 classes, 1/8-5/21 No Wednesday classes 3/12
EPC121J - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $228 ($190)*
EPC121K - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 104, $228 ($190)*
THURSDAY CLASSES
19 classes, 1/9-5/22 No Thursday classes 3/13
EPC121L - 8-10 a.m.
Vista Room 102, $266 ($228)*
EPC121M - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 104, $228 ($190)*
FRIDAY CLASSES
16 classes, 1/10-5/23
No Friday classes 2/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/18
EPC121N - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 102, $192 ($160)*
EPC121Q - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 102, $192 ($160)*
EPC121R - 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Vista Room 104, $192 ($160)*
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
Toddler Time
Toddler Plus Time
The perfect place for you and your little explorer to learn and play together. Designed for toddlers aged 1-3, our interactive sessions are filled with activities, music and play that will spark curiosity and foster development. Come join us for a fun-filled adventure where every moment is a cherished memory in the making.
EPC73A - 19 Wednesdays
1/8-5/21, 8:30 -10:15 a.m.
No class 3/12
Vista Room 102, $228 ($190)*
Toddler Time
Do you have a 1 or 2-year-old? Join our class to have fun with other toddlers exploring and learning while connecting with other parents experiencing the toddler stage along with you! You know your child best, if your child is not ready to separate at Parenting Time, you are welcome to stay with your child the entire class time.
EPC71A - 19 Wednesdays
1/8-5/21, 10:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
No class 2/12
Vista Room 102, $228 ($190)*
Toddler Time 2.0
Toddler 2.0 is focused on play-based learning for toddlers who have practiced separating before. Social skills will be targeted and reinforced as your child develops and grows in their confidence.
EPC72A - 15 Mondays
1/6-5/19, 10:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/10, 3/31, 4/21
Vista Room 102, $180 ($150)*
Sensory Xplosion (ages 3-5)
Do your kids lover to get messy and explore hands-on but doing it at home overwhelms you? If so join us as we get down and dirty with sensory play! Activities are designed to stimulate sensory development, enhance fine motor skills, foster cognitive growth and encourage social interaction.
EPC192A - 19 Wednesdays
1/8-5/21, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
No class 3/12
Vista Room 105, $266 ($228)*
Afternoon Odyssey (birth - age 8)
Embark on an Afternoon Odyssey as we dive into a world of imagination and adventure. We will explore through creative storytelling, interactive games and fun activities. Join us and unleash your child's imagination.
EPC126A - 19 Wednesdays
1/8-5/21, 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
No class 3/12
Vista Room 105, $228 ($190)*
Grumpy Monkey
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
Explore big emotions with fun songs, books, activities and monkeys.
EPC182A - 4 Thursdays
1/9-1/30, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $48 ($40)*
EPC182B - 4 Fridays
1/10-1/31, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $48 ($40)*
How to Find a Polar Bear in a Snowstorm
Explore animals and icy, snowy activities.
EPC182C - 3 Thursdays
2/13-2/27, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
EPC182D - 3 Fridays
2/14-2/28, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
I Spy
An I Spy adventure- what will we find using our powers of observation? Create an I Spy jar to take home.
EPC182E - 3 Thursdays
3/6-3/27, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
No class 3/13
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
EPC182F - 3 Fridays
3/7-3/28, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
No class 3/14
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
PICTURE SPACER
Little Mouse, Mouse, Mouse
EEEEK! The mice are mischievous in these mouse stories, activities and fun.
EPC182G - 3 Thursdays
4/3-4/24, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
No class 4/10
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
EPC182H - 3 Fridays
4/4-4/25, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
No class 4/11
Vista Room 104, $36 ($30)*
Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees
It's Spring! Learn about birds, bees, flowers and trees as the outdoors comes to life.
EPC182J - 4 Thursdays
5/1-5/22, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $48 ($40)*
EPC182K - 4 Fridays
5/2-5/23, 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Vista Room 104, $48 ($40)*
SATURDAY ADVENTURES
Start your Saturdays with some learning adventures! We will explore and play the time away through art, sensory, fine motor, large motor, stories, songs and snacks! In this non-separating class, parents will connect and engage with your children as they learn through play.
These classes are designed to help parents and children get familiar with our building and our teachers without leaving each other's side. It also enables families to spend more time together in play activities. Parent's who work away from home love this option. You will have the opportunity to learn finger plays and songs, create art and activities and anything else our creative teachers plan for you.
FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Non-Separating
EPC123A - 19 Tuesdays
1/7-5/20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Vista Room 102, $190 ($152)*
Baby Beginnings
This class is designed especially for new babies and their caregivers. Join us for a nurturing and supportive environment where you and your little one can bond, explore, and grow together. Whether it's through music, movement, or sensory play, every moment in this class is an opportunity to deepen the special bond between you and your baby. Come join us and embark on this beautiful journey of parenthood!
EPC176A - 15 Mondays
1/6-5/19, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/10, 3/31, 4/21 Vista Room 102, $180 ($150)*
Unlocking the Power of Play
(birth - kindergarten)
Join us on Thursday afternoons as we explore the world of play. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. We will use play to stretch imaginations, explore creativity, solve problems, and build relationships.
EPC181A - 19 Thursdays
1/9-5/22, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
No class 3/13
Vista Room 105, $266 ($228)*
EPC123B - 19 Wednesdays
1/8-5/21, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
No class 3/12
Vista Room 105, $190 ($152)*
More
than Board Games (ages 3-8)
Let’s play a game, where fun and learning go hand in hand! Designed specifically for preschool-aged children, this class offers a delightful mix of interactive games, engaging activities and playful challenges. Through these games, kids will develop important social skills, enhance coordination, and spark their creativity.
Vista Room 105, $14 ($12)* per session
EPC110A 1/14 3-5 p.m.
EPC110B 2/11 3-5 p.m.
EPC110C 3/18 3-5 p.m.
EPC110D 4/15 3-5 p.m.
EPC110D 5/13 3-5 p.m.
Nature Exploration
Let nature be your guide as we explore the great outdoors. Outdoor play is essential in early childhood development and we will connect young learners with nature, creativity, and risky play. Sign up for one or all of the sessions!
*Dress according to the weather! Apply sunscreen and bug spray as needed before class and bring a water bottle! $12 ($10)*/session
3/18 1-2 p.m. Gooseberry Park
EPCGooseberry Park (March) 4/15 1-2 p.m. Gooseberry Park
EPCGooseberry Park (April) 5/13 1-2 p.m. Rivers Oak Park
EPCRivers Oak Park
PARENTING WORKSHOP - ONE NIGHT, ONE TOPIC
Join our dynamic Parent Class series, where each night focuses on a specific topic to individually fit your schedule and interest. Each session equips parents with valuable tools and resources to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. to support and empower parents in their journey of raising happy and resilient children. Come join our supportive community and discover new ways to thrive as a parent! Sign up for each date individually as it fits your schedule and interest.
**Please Note: There will be no Parent-Child playtime. The whole 90 minutes is for parents and caregivers. Infants are welcome to be with their parents. Optional Child Play Time is available for a small extra fee - add “Sibcare” when you register. Vista Room 108 and 106, $12 ($10)* per session
EPC-Parenting Styles
1/13, 5-6:30 p.m.
EPC-Attachment 2/10, 5-6:30 p.m.
EPC-Growth Mindset 3/17, 5-6:30 p.m.
EPC-Potty Training 4/14, 5-6:30 p.m.
EPC-Sibling Rivalry 5/12, 5-6:30 p.m.
Classes are offered in-person, synchronously on Google Meet, accessing multiple distance learning homework platforms, or a mix of any of these options. Contact the office for the current schedule.
Adult Diploma
Competency-based diploma option to earn a high school diploma from the Minnesota Department of Education. Open to ages 19 and over.
GED Preparation
Classes for individuals seeking a General Education Development (GED) diploma studying the 4 subjects: language arts, social studies, science, and math.
GED Testing
Computer Skills*
Classroom instruction and independent study of the Northstar Digital Literacy Skills modules. *this is a secondary goal for enrolled students
Soft Skills
Academic Career Employability Skills including: effective communication, navigating systems and developing a future pathway.
Online Career Pathway Courses
Students enrolled with Moorhead Adult Education are eligible to take their Official GED exams at the certified Pearson VUE testing center located at Vista Center for Education. Call 218-284-3460 for the test schedule. Minnesota residents may qualify to take the first test in each area at no
Basic Skills
Individualized independent study support in the core academic subject areas.
English for Healthcare, English for Driving, Paraprofessional certification, Pre-CNA, Professionalism for Healthcare Careers, TEAS test prep and more!
ESL
English language classes to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Citizenship Preparation
Eligibility:
Individuals age 17 and over who are not enrolled in another K-12 program.
Location:
Vista Center for Education 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead
Other consortium locations: Hawley, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Wheaton
Enrollment:
www.isd152.org/abe or 218-284-3450
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Questions?
Call 218-284-3400 during office hours, 8 am - 4 pm or email, communityeducation@ moorheadschools.org.
Register Early
Register early so you won't be disappointed. Often classes reach the maximum enrollment quickly. Also, classes depend on minimum enrollments. Don't take a chance your class may be full or canceled.
Are You In?
If for any reason, your class does not meet your expectations, we will credit or refund your class fee. We offer this guarantee because we believe our classes will meet or exceed your expectations. It is our goal to develop lasting relationships built on quality programs and excellent service.
Class confirmations and reminders are sent to those who have provided email addresses. If your class is canceled, we will contact you. If you haven't heard from us, simply show up for your class and enjoy.
Inclement Weather
If Moorhead schools are canceled, Community Education classes are canceled as well. Check the district's website at moorheadschools. org for announcements or listen to one of the major local TV or radio stations.
Instructors
Some Community Education classes are taught by independent business professionals and are intended to provide information. We do not endorse any opinions, products or suggestions expressed in these classes.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
Moorhead Area Public Schools is hereby advising students, parents, employees and the general public that all employment, vocational and regular education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status or veteran status. The district also certifies that the Human Resources Office shall ensure that efforts are continually made to provide a drugfree environment. Employees and students will receive education and assistance as needed, and may be suspended, expelled or discharged for violations regarding drug use or policy violations. Contact the Title IX Officer at 218-284-3350 with Title IX and Section 504 compliance questions or concerns.
Reasonable Accomodation
Community Education welcomes participants of all abilities. Reasonable accommodations (i.e. elevator access, large-print visuals, etc.) are available. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the activity start date to request an accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds, less a $10 cancellation fee, will be given when a registration is withdrawn at least 2 business days before the start date of the class. Students may be responsible for t-shirts or materials fees if applicable. In the event of a class cancellation, participants will receive a full refund.
Scholarship Information
A limited number of scholarships are available to school district residents demonstrating extreme financial need. These scholarships may include Community Education classes and activities. They do not apply to Driver Education, AARP Smart Driver or Certificate courses. Application forms are available at the Community Education Office or by calling 218-284-3400.
High School Students
High school students are welcome to register for classes that don't have an age limit. All other students are welcome to attend classes that include their age in the description (usually found in youth and family section).
Acceptable Behavior
Unsafe behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the class.
4 Easy Ways To Register
Online
Go to isd152.org/CE to pick a class or classes, enter your personal data, hit submit and register online with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card.
Mail
Send registration form and payment to:
Moorhead Community Education 2777 34th St. S. Moorhead, MN 56560
Allow three days for mail delivery. Classes may fill before payment is received. Payment is required to secure registration in class.
Phone
Phone in your registration using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Have credit card number and expiration date ready when you call.
Call 218-284-3400 to register
In Person
Bring registration form and payment to: Moorhead Community Education 2777 34th St. S. Moorhead, Minn.
TENNESSEN WARNING
Minn.Stat.13.04, Subd. 2
The information requested in this catalog is for registration purposes. Its intended use is to assist the instructor in knowing who is in his or her class in case of cancellation. You are not legally obligated to supply the data. However, failure to do so could result in this office’s inability to contact you in the case of a course cancellation. Persons authorized to access information include only Community Education staff and course instructor.
