Moorhead Community Education

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! Learn to capture and maintain readers interest and how to avoid worn-out travel cliches in this course. You'll learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets as well as the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions).

Join professional fishing guide and owner of Baxstar Fishing, Brady Baxter, as he teaches you everything you need to know about ice fishing. He will show you how to choose the right ice fishing equipment, and how to use the most effective techniques to catch fish through the ice! This two-part course includes one 2-hour classroom session in Moorhead, and one 3-hour ice fishing trip on Detroit Lake.

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.

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 bring your story to life with a step-by-step outline. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed.

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.

We'll discuss how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you'll learn investment strategies you can use now to help you retire when and how you want.