Moorhead Community Education

Learn some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable in this hands-on session. There will be writing/editing examples and exercises and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks.

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).

Our much anticipated fire building workshop is making a comeback! Join us to get you prepared for the best time of year. Many people have never even started a fire before... and now more than ever, with fires raging on the West Coast, it's so important to know not only how to start a fire, but how to control it too. Whether you are afraid to try, afraid to fail, or just have never been given the opportunity, we're here to alleviate all of your worries and give you the tools & knowledge you need to get a fire started, keep it sustained, and stay safe doing it. There will be a good mix of instruction and hands on experience to make sure everyone walks away with some serious fire building skills, and your very own fire starter kit!

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.

This workshop sampler will teach you the ins and outs of outdoor camping, recreating, and survival. Join Jon Walters, layering, fire building, and winter camping expert to discover the joys of camping outdoors in the winter.

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.

Winter is here, and we want to help you LOVE it like we do! What you'll learn: layering for winter activities, shelter needs & techniques, sleeping below zero, general tips & tricks for success and survival. Living with the frigid temperatures here in the Fargo Moorhead Community it's important for us to have the knowledge necessary for us to not only survive winter, but to truly enjoy it. Nature is 4-seasons long, and we should camp in all of them. So, come join us for a great morning of great people, tasty coffee, and some awesome new info!

Winter is coming, and winter can get bitterly cold. Join Jon Walters for this winter layering workshop; find out what the best clothing material is for different weather conditions. Learn clothing pairings for outdoor sports and activities, and survive the cold this winter with different layering options.ds, plus, we have lots of tips and tricks we've learned over the years to help you stay warm!!

If you are interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language, join us in class- ask questions, get involved and leave knowing the start of a new language.

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.

In this class we will be making 2 chai/coffee cozies. One will be double knit and the other will be cabled. Some skills you will learn or utilize are double knitting, Jenny’s stretchy cast on and bind off, magic loop and how to cable with or without a cable needle. Supplies needed are less than 110 yards of worsted weight yarn (not a dark color) for each cozy, size 6 needles, stitch markers and a darning needle. For the double knit cozy you will need straights or a 24 inch circular needle. For the cabled cozy you will need a 40 inch circular needle. Supplies may be purchased that evening.

Join us for an overview of the duties of a personal representative for an estate.

Join Mark Peihl, archivist at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, for this informative walk along the Red River. Check out the historic sites, including the steamboat landing and remnants from the riverfront saloons. Put on your walking shoes for this two mile trek on the bike trails by the river. Class will meet outside the front door of the Hjemkomst Center.

Learn all the basics of knitting, including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, increases, decreases and binding off, while making felted potholders in class. You also will learn how to choose tools and yarns that work for you. Fee includes needle, yarn, tapestry needles and stitch markers.

How long do you spend looking for something you just had yesterday? Clutter has a way of interrupting your daily routine and creating frustrations. Give your home a clutter makeover, purging it of excess clothes, toiletries, kids toys and other “stuff” that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind. Learn how to start new habits that will transform any space in your home. If you are looking for tips and tricks from a Professional Organizer to make your closets and pantry sparkle, this is a class you won’t want to miss.

Clutter has a way of sucking the energy right out of you and replacing it with feelings of chaos. It is often an unrecognized source of stress that prompts feelings of anxiety, frustration, distraction and even guilt. Give your home a clutter makeover, purging it of excess clothes, toiletries and other “stuff” that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind. Learn tips and tricks from a Professional Organizer on how to start new habits that will transform any space in your home. If you are getting ready to move in the next few years, this is a class you won’t want to miss.

If you've ever had to plan a funeral for a loved one, you know there are many difficult decisions to make. Adam Nordin of Wright Funeral Home will speak on the planning and options such as burial, cremation, donation and alternatives to a traditional funeral. He will also cover service costs and Veteran and Social Security benefits for those who qualify. You will leave this class well informed on the latest funeral trends, the impact on the environment and future generations, and the importance of memorialization.

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.

When looking for an important document in your home, do you have to sort through a massive pile of papers to find it? Are you ready to declutter some of the spaces in your home, but have too many sentimental items, and don’t know where to start? Give your home a clutter makeover, purging it of excess paper, clothes, and other “stuff” that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind. Learn tips and tricks from a Professional Organizer on how to maximize your space without losing sentimental value. If you are getting ready to downsize in the next few years, this is a class you won’t want to miss.

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.