Moorhead Community Education

After this class, students will be able to: identify various parts of a tire and their purposes, have a better understanding of what to look for when purchasing tires, inspect their tires for any flaws or damage, plug and patch a tire, identify the correct tire pressure for their vehicle, check and set the pressure in their tires, change their tire to a spare tire and back to the full-size tire using the equipment supplied with their vehicle.

Learn the basic hardware and get an introduction to the Windows operating system including learning to navigate the file and applications systems. You will also learn some basic troubleshooting skills that will mostly keep you off the phone with technical support.

Chair Yoga utilizes yoga poses to enhance flexibility, balance and strength with the aid of a chair; breathing exercises to remove tension and improve concentration; and meditation to achieve inner peace. The chair is used as a prop to assist the student with joint discomfort, limited mobility, instability, chronic pain or anyone not comfortable getting down on the floor. What you’ll need: Yoga Mat (extra mats available at workshop), Towel Water Bottle

Calling all 5th and 6th graders interested in coding. Spend time coding with and without technology. Explore coding with robots like Ozobots and Ollies and Turing Tumbles (marble-powered computers). No experience needed! Materials Needed: Chromebook.

Are you interested in learning how to create block coding? Students will learn the basics in block coding and create codes to use with robots like Ozobots and Ollies. No experience needed! Materials Needed: Chromebook.

All long-lasting behavior changes occur at an unconscious level. With hypnosis, you can make that change. The experience also is relaxing and allows you to be in control at all times. The fee includes a CD and lifetime membership card for free reinforcement. 5:45-6 p.m. Check-in (first 15 minutes) 6-7 p.m. Introduction (Required for both weight loss and stop smoking/vaping/chewing tobacco clients) 7-8 p.m. Weight loss hypnosis (Smokers will take a break, off school grounds, to have a last cigarette) 8-9 p.m. Stop smoking, vaping and chewing tobacco hypnosis Dr. Mary Fischer is a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Bring a pillow, blanket or beanbag chair for added comfort.

Students will learn basic martial art skills 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 and be eligible to test for their first belt.

This course is as hands-on as your child can get. Students will learn to block, kick and punch while sparring friends and classmates. The course fee covers sparring gloves, head gear and a mouth guard.

This 50-minute self-defense meets cardio kickboxing class is specifically designed to teach the basics of how to defend yourself while getting in shape, meeting new people, and releasing stress.

If you have ever wondered about the love people have for traditional Irish dance? Learn the basics from Sets and Ceili dances to hard shoe Sean Nos and Step. Designed for any level, you will gain new skills or a brush up on old skills. Join me for a grand time.

Learning the basics to using the Microsoft Office suite of software. You will introduced to the basic features of Microsoft Word and an introduction to Microsoft Excel including using data and formulas to your advantage.

Interested in raising chickens? Raising Chickens 101 class will help you get started. You will learn the basics of caring for chickens and how to overcome the obstacles. Topics include feed, housing and equipment, as well as general breed and egg information. Join Judy Hansen, who has raised chickens for over 12 years, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician, MN Grown Producer, Registered with the MN Dept of Agriculture, and a MN Certified Poultry Testing Agent, for this engaging discussion.

This course is specifically designed for teens; it helps build confidence and teaches them how to stop an attack from a bully. This course is hands on and includes sparring.

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 helping all people recovering from all 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. What you’ll need: Yoga Mat (extra mats available at workshop), Towel, Water Bottle

These intimate group experiences offer a safe, nurturing and inspiring setting to begin your yoga journey or refresh your skills if you are already practicing. You will leave the workshop understanding basic yoga techniques and foundation poses to help you feel confident in a scheduled group class. What you’ll need: Yoga Mat (extra mats available at workshop), Towel, Water Bottle.

Do you love to design and build things? Are you a budding problem solver? If you answered yes or even maybe, this after school program is for you. We will begin with an after school snack to go along with our build of the day, followed by an active game. Each day, you will get materials to design and build a ski jump, a Rube Goldberg machine, a bridge, a pinball machine and straw rockets. You will get to work with other students to design, build, re-work and share your creations just like real engineers.

Learn basic signs for conversational communication and some of the culture of the deaf in this introductory course. Becky Manske has more than 10 years of ASL experience. Fee includes handouts. Bring a folder for handouts.

Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve.

Enjoy learning mosaic knitting, bobbles and eyelets while creating The Golden Hour Shawl. Pattern by Andrea Mowry. Prerequisite: Ability to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Materials Needed (not included in course price): 3 skeins in different colors of worsted weight yarn; US8 32” circular needles; tapestry needle and scissors. Supplies are to be purchased at Prairie Fiber Arts Center.

American Sign Language for beginners is an exciting and interactive class for middle school students who want to learn Sign Language. Join us for ASL basics.