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Chords are Key for Guitar
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. For ages 13+. For more information go to justonceclasses.com. Students will have an instructional book to use during class, but will leave with access to an online book and online instructional videos. -
Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas
Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business.Starting Soon -
How to Earn Extra Money with a Mystery Shopping Business
Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. You will learn how to start your business endeavor!Starting Soon -
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Fee includes an online book and online video instruction. -
Make Money with a Virtual Assistant/Word Processing Business
If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. 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.Starting Soon -
Meet the Author Event with Dakota County Heritage Library
Meet Minnesota author Carolyn Porter who will discuss her book, Marcel's Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man's Fate. Porter will share details of her research process, the WWII history behind her book, and the font P22 Marcel Script she created based on handwritten letters found in a Stillwater antique shop. -
Monetize Websites, Blogs, and Social Media
Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment).Starting Soon -
Photo Organization - Print & Digital
Having organized photos assures peace of mind. Learn about a system to once and for all get every printed photo, digital photo and your memorabilia organized. Learn about scanning for slides, movies, prints.... backing up, cloud storage & scanners. We will also demonstrate easy ways to repair old photos. You'll leave with a plan for a system that allows you to access every photo you own in literally seconds!Popular -
Private Voice Lessons with Vicki Pirasteh
Ages 11 - AdultBegin your lessons with conditioning exercises in vocal technique and breathing mechanics, then move into exploring all styles of music including classical and pop. You will have the opportunity to sing in multiple languages, develop fine tuning, listeningskills, self-monitoring stress less production and inward connectedness as it relates to expressive singing and performance. -
Senior Housing Options
This class is for both family members of aging parents, and aging people. This will be an overview of housing types and the factors to be considered when deciding to age in place or to move. -
Speaking of Kids
Do you have kids? Work with kids? Care for kids? Speaking of Kids is for you! Come and enjoy seminars that empower parents, educators, and caregivers by providing information and ideas to enhance your relationship with children and help them succeed. Register for our seminars and enjoy expert advice from professionals working with children.Register online or phone $4 per seminar, $5 at the door or $12 for all four!Registration includes CEU’sFree childcare (ages 2-8) Registration REQUIREDFor more information or scholarships call: Judy Johnson 952-232-3726Understanding Sleep to Promote Youth WellbeingDr. Clayton Cook and Dr. Andrew BarnesAlarmingly common among youth, sleep problems result in difficulties regulating mood, reduced academic engagement and performance, increased relationship problems, greater susceptibility to health problems, and impairments in overall quality of life. Adults play a critical role in promoting youth’s healthy sleep. Learn important knowledge about healthy sleep, as well as tools you can use to support youth in getting quality sleep that promote their social, emotional, academic, and physical wellbeing.October 7, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m.Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455 Kenwood Trail, LakevilleHow to GET and STAY on the Same Parenting Page While Dealing with your Child’s PersonalityNaomi and Robert JireleCertified Family Coaches Robert and Naomi Jirele understand the WINS and the WOES of parenting from raising their six biological children who are just six years apart! Learn how to navigate through everyday challenges and thrive as a family. Gain insights and understanding from BOTH parent perspectives while learning how to nurture and cultivate the unique personality and talents of your child...together!November 11, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m.Meadowview Elementary School, 6100 195th St. W, FarmingtonScreenagers: Navigating the Digital AgeAre you watching kids scroll through life? Are you concerned about technology’s impact on our kids? Screenagers is an award-winning documentary which reveals how tech time impacts youth development and offers solutions to achieve balance in the digital world. Following the documentary, a local mental health provider specializing in this topic will provide practical strategies and tools as you navigate the digital age with your child(ren).February 3, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m.Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455 Kenwood Trail, LakevilleDecoding the Mysteries of the Teen Domain: The Top Secret Project (Presentation for Adults Only)Step in to our traveling exhibit, simulating your child’s bedroom, designed to help you! Learn how to identify objects that could provide critical insights for potentially risky behavior. Discover how particular objects can signal physical and mental health concerns, and walk away with valuable resources to prevent unsafe behaviors and take action. New for 2020, this presentation will feature a discussion on the vaping epidemic.March 9, 2020 | 7-8:30 p.m.Meadowview Elementary School, 6100 195th St. W, Farmington -
The “Git Up” Dance
Super fun! Super easy! Come and learn that latest dance that has everyone out on the floor. -
Understanding Dementia
What is the difference between dementia and normal aging? Are there different types of dementia? Attend this program to learn more about recognizing the symptoms of dementia and the numerous disease processes that can cause dementia. Understand why early diagnosis is important and learn some brain healthy tips and exercises. This program is presented by DARTS. -
Vital Conversations
As our parents age, there are many tough but necessary conversations that need to happen. Let us help you navigate those conversations with your aging loved one. Topics include moving into senior living, no longer driving and long term care.
