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  • *NEW Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip

    Moorhead Community Education is hosting a day trip to Chanhassen Dinner Theater. The trip will depart from Moorhead's Vista Center for Education (2777 34th St. S) at 7am, the trip includes travel to and from the dinner theater, meal and show tickets to see the popular performance, Guys & Dolls. Expect to arrive home around 8pm.
  • *NEW Mackinac Island & Beautiful Northern Michigan Bus Tour

    Join us for a week long bus tour to Mackinac Island, including lodging, 10 meals, a boat ride through Famous Soo Locks, sight seeing in Sault Saint Marie, guided tour of Mackinaw City, admission to Colonial Michilimackinac, carriage tour on Mackinac Island, and visit to Mackinaw Crossings. This guided trip will minimize your stress. Show up, sit back, and let Diamond Tours guide you for a week of beautiful sights, historical tours, dining experiences, and a chance to explore Northern Michigan.
  • *NEW Powering your RV or Camper with Solar Panels

    Learn how to power your RV or camper with solar energy in this course designed for beginners. We’ll cover system sizing, solar panel and battery selection, wiring and essential safety tips for off-grid travel. By the end of the class, you'll have the knowledge to build or upgrade your own solar setup for reliable, sustainable power on the road.
  • *NEW Shooting Star Casino Trip

    Join Moorhead Community Ed for a trip to the Shooting Star Casino. Sit back, relax, and let us do the driving. Trip includes travel to and from the casino, and a $10 casino voucher. Depart Moorhead at 10am, and return around 4:30pm.
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    50 $Money$ Making Side Hustles for Teens (Virtual)

    Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car! You’ll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.
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    Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published (Virtual)

    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 Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Calligraphy – Beginner Calligraphy and Lettering on Canvas

    Calligraphy is the age-old art of beautiful writing. This basic class will focus on the comprehensive study of the 26 elegant Uncial letter forms. With only 26 letters to learn we can learn good form and habits that we will build on with other calligraphy styles in other classes. Enjoy the shapes that simple tools can make on paper! 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 consist of a theory section, forms, practice, review and a project. There is a weekly homework component because calligraphy needs practice. A pen will be available for purchase as needed.
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    Earn Extra Money Mystery Shopping (post-requisite) (Virtual)

    (Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.) You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and how to file your mystery shopping reports for payment. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, including a list of 25 legitimate companies you can work for. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options (Virtual)

    Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    How to Start Any Home Business (Virtual)

    Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: more than 250 legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, many ways to market your product/service, and how to take tax deductions (this workshop included) The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    How to Write Your Life Story (for fun or profit) (Virtual)

    You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Intro to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide (Virtual)

    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.
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    Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or Movies (Virtual)

    In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    Make Money with a Virtual Assistant/Word Processing Business (pre-requisite) (Virtual)

    If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. You will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer.(Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.) There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    Start Your Own Online Business: A Beginner’s Guide (Virtual)

    Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it, build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you, take care of business forms and taxes, and create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions).
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    Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense, or Crime Story (Virtual)

    Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
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    Writing Short Stories: A Beginner’s Guide (Virtual)

    Writing short stories (1,000–30,000 words) helps you discover your writing voice and how to convey your ideas. You’ll learn how to bring your story to life with an engaging plot, as well as character development, action, and dialogue. You’ll also learn the technical parts of crafting a short story, including structure, important character moments, and progression in the story. You’ll also know what to do with your short story once completed, including editing, proofing, and publishing options.
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    Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites (Virtual)

    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.